Part 2: Vintage Wedding in my Potential Venue!

Ok here is part two of the amazing wedding. Again, this is the venue I am planning to use so it is great to see that someone has actually done a fantastic wedding here! Just so that everyone doesn't think I am crazy for being majorly indecisive on this space :), here is the update. I am taking the moms to see the place on Sunday. At this point, unless they point out any insanely major issues, I am going to book it. I do have a few cons keeping me from instant love, the first being the homemade food. I actually have no doubt in my mind that it will turn out to be 100% incredible, but it is the stress of getting to that point that is really killing me. It is obviously just a lot of work.

The other major concern is that the space is just not a wedding set-up. In a way I actually really like that because I hate a lot of cookie cutter wedding venues, but at the same time it takes lots more creativity and pulling in different elements to ensure the space is how it is supposed to be. I am definitely very excited to work with the non-traditional aspect, but in times of wedding inspiration-block, I am nervous that I won't know where to put anything! Oh my. That probably won't be the case, but I guess it is worth freaking out about.

SOOO CUTE on the food right! Love the way they did this.

OMG! I am sooo doing milk like this..I am in love :)

One thing I love about this space is the very versatile photography spots! There are so many different places which are all totally different styles. I think that will make for some great diversity!

This is the outside of the building. Not something we would be seeing from the seating in the reception.

OK all, I could REALLY use the help and feedback! What are your thoughts? Cute, not cute, keep looking, do something in particular?? I can't believe I might actually have a full venue booked in the next week. YAY

Vintage and Detailed Wedding (In my potential venue!)

I wanted to show off this wedding because it is at the venue I plan on doing mine in! :) I basically googled the venue and searched for images so I could see what other people did, how the space was set up, etc. This completely helped me decide because I could really visualize how it could actually work! They really wanted a backyard feel to their wedding which they definitely accomplished from the DIY food, to the DIY decor. Everything was made by them from start to finish! This is pretty much what I want to do, so it's great to see that someone else has accomplished that and gotten published! (This wedding was featured on Ruffled.)

You can't see too many pictures of the space itself, but what do you think about it?? I would definitely love to hear thoughts, ideas of what I can do with it, etc!

Source: Caroline Tran

Love the entrance way! I also wanted to hang lanterns which this place is literally perfect for.

Ok, that is just part 1! You can sort of see the space a little in terms of the colors, the nature, the brick etc. It's all very pretty, and it makes it even better that this wedding is beyond gorgeous!

I Love You Chalkboards

Remember Chalkboards Add Instant Vintage, well I couldn't help but continue my incredible love of chalkboards with some latest finds!

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE

Source: Caroline Tran,

I know that many of you love chalkboards just as much as I do, and really, why wouldn't you? I mean, when you have something this chic and amazing, which on top of it all is functional, well that's has perfect written all over it!

Now the real question is, are you actually using chalkboards as part of your wedding decor, or do you just find them fun to look at?? And if you are, gush the details, will you! Big, small, as a welcome sign, cupcake sign, centerpiece, etc.etc.etc. Let us in on your little secret!

Monogram Mugs

I definitely have a point behind this post which I will be posting more about shortly! The gist of it is the practicality of using multi-functional items for you wedding, then go ahead and give your house a mini-makeover after the fact! Today, the great house addition is "Monogram Mugs".

Source: Snippet and Ink, Style Me Pretty, Land Lock Bride

These mugs really do add a great addition to any wedding. There are so many things you can do with these and so many ways to enhance your wedding by adding a personal touch! I personally love the idea of using them as planters. So adorable!

Now, what to do with them after the wedding??

Source: Young House Love

These are some decor options for sure, but of course the most practical way to use them after the fact would be to drink your coffee from them! These decor ideas are so cute, and you can keep a little part of your wedding in your home when it is all over!

These are a few of my Favorite Things

Hello again! I'm am back here today (ok you're right, I am here everyday-twice a day!) this time with more "Getting to Know Eachother".

The topic of this week: DETAILS!

There are tons of amazing details that can be added to a wedding. I know we all have our favorite ideas that each of us will be sure to include in our wedding plans. I am going to share a few of my favorites details and I want to hear from all of you about what details are your favorite!

Source: Elizabeth Anne, Sweetpaul, Oh Beautiful Paper

My Turn:

Fire-pits: Outdoor fire-pits are incredibly fun. They offer a place for guests to hang out and chat, but the space is still aesthetic.

Chandeliers: Chandeliers are completely chic and vintage and add so much glamour to the space. Just gorgeous!

Tags: I love paper products, and tags are my all time favorite! I will definitely incorperate different types of tags in each aspect of the wedding.

Keys: I love love love keys! Skeleton keys add a vintage aspect to the wedding, and using these as the place cards is a unique aspect way to incorporate details!

Your Turn:

Time for you to spill the beans! What details do you love and how are you going to incorporate these into your wedding??

PS: Get your story-telling-fingers ready for next weeks edition of Getting to Know Eachother as we will be talking about how we met! (Check out past editions: Talk about your Proposal story and let us know what your Wedding Colors are!)

Chalkboards Add Instant Vintage

Source: Sarah Hearts, Vintage Amethyst, Little White Book, Get Married, Joy De Vivre, Elizabeth Anne, Wedding Paper Divas, I have a serious obsession with chalkboards. I plan to use these a lot in my wedding plans to add a touch of vintage to the space. There are so many different ways to display chalkboards, and the how-to is incredibly easy!

Recently, people have been using chalkboard tape to add a little something extra to containers. Then there are more traditional chalkboards which can be made using regular picture frames or old windows. Having the cute frame around the chalkboard makes it that much more presentable.

The how-to to turn anything into a chalkboard is pretty easy. Most hobby and craft stores have chalkboard spray which you simply spray over the area. It's so easy to change anything into a chalkboard and add instant vintage!

It's Giveaway Time Again!

Hello to all you lovely people! It has been a bit before our last giveaway ended, so I figured it was time for another. I would love to do as many giveaways as possible because I love giving my readers fun things, and this week I am super excited for what we have in store! Be Something New is an incredibly an incredibly talented hair piece designer, and with wedding season just around the corner, you are definitely going to need a few of these! Whether you are in a wedding, the bride, or just attending one, hair pieces like the ones from the Be Something New shop, are the perfect accent to your wedding outfit!

The Prize:

A $30 gift certificate at Be Something New which you can use on your favorite piece in the store :)

How to Enter:

I love keeping it simple, so here you go!

1. Go to Be Something New and pick your favorite item from the shop. Comment the name of your favorite item in the comment section.

That all you need to do to enter! BUT, if you would like to up your chances with additional entries, here are two more things you can do!

2. Each comment on any post on the blog counts as an additional entry and there is no limit to the number of entries! Take a look around :)

3. If you want yet another way to enter, tweet the giveaway! But make sure you included @engagedinspired so I can track them.

That's it! Plain and simple right?? The giveaway will end May 15th so hurry and enter before then! The winner will walk away with a gorgeous piece from one of my favorite Etsy Shops, Be Something New!

Tucker Reece Tags

I happen to be an incredible fan of tags. There are no limit to how you can use them and there is definitely no limit to how many of them you can use at your wedding, engagement party, bridal shower, and the list goes on. Tags are definitely my all time favorite!

Tucker Reece offers some incredibly useful note tags to add that extra little thing to your wedding or engagement party. I love each of these items and it is definitely fun to watch as she continuously expands her products!

Bridal Shower Favorites

The bridal shower is an exciting time! Let's start with an amazing bridal shower invite such as the one I found from minted.com. You will need some toppers for your cupcakes, so try these from the pertyfultings Etsy Shop. If you haven't already, announce your bridal party to everyone and give them a cute "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" note like this from Print Your Party!

And finally, GAMES! I'm not the biggest fan of bridal games, but these new ones are amazing! A personalized crossword puzzle (from LoveSmartDesign) and games such as the Print Your Party printable version of the "purse game" (that I talked about playing at Lizzie's Bridal Shower).

Those are the basics of the bridal shower! All personalized and all inexpensive! :) Have fun-it'll be a fun day!

Creating Wow Lighting - Hanging Lanterns

Definitely something I plan to incorporate A LOT of, hanging lanterns! I will definitely be doing a lot of those little white lights, but hanging clusters of lanterns will give it a different feel and a bit more "wow factor" to the space. And, as I showed in my previous lantern post, I already have a few, and getting more will only cost about $6 each! Not bad.

Does anyone know where to find smaller lanterns or different looking lanterns?? I am also adding lanterns to my centerpieces and I need something on the smaller side.