You're my Lobster

The nautical theme has always been popular amongst brides planning a seaside soirée. But I have noticed the traditional anchor is being dropped in favour of a certain shellfish. Either inspired by Phoebe Buffay's love theory on Friends, or just because couples really, really like lobster, these cute crustaceans are popping up everywhere.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cape Cod Invite, via Etsy, Save the Date, via Crane & Co, Lobster Invite, via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Save the Date Bibs, via Bird and Banner, Lobster Invite, via Steel Petal Press, Cake Toppers, via Etsy, Wedding Invitation Bibs, via Curious Ink, Letterpress Lobster, via E Invite, Greeting Card, via Sugar Paper.

Paperless Invitations

I am a real paperphile so this post is a little out of my inner old school printer's character. But how amazing are these? Invitations don't have to be restricted to (gorgeous) paper. Balloons, chocolate, tea towels and even a customised viewfinder (!!!) are only a few of the creatively off-beat ways to inform guests of your wedding details.

You will notice the current trend of animated e-invites is absent... Sorry but I just don't believe a web based invitation is special. Every day we are bombarded with a gzillion emails, but how often do you receive some actual letterbox love?

IMAGE CREDITS: Balloon, via Wedding Design Anarchy, Handkerchief, via Rustic Wedding Chic, Coasters, via Sesame Letterpress, Viewfinder, via Proximate, Tea Towels, via Invitation Tea Towels, Cookies, via Jaclyn's Cookies, Chocolate, via Gummy Industries.

Stunning Succulents

There is something special about the simple elegance of a succulent and it is causing quite a commotion in the rose dominated floral arena. Many brides are now ditching the David Austin's in favour of extraordinary Echeverias to create spectacular bouquets of, what can only be described as, Mother Nature's masterpieces. Visually stunning and low maintenance, the unique pieces of your botanical bouquet can be replanted and will continue to grow, long after your wedding day.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cake, via Whipped Bake Shop, Bouquet and Hair Piece, via Project Wedding, Rings, via Style Me Pretty, Centrepiece, via Love and Lavender, Succulent Escort Cards, via The Sweetest Occasion, Save the Dates, via Etsy, Centrepiece, via Love and Lavender, Boutonniere, via Stephanie Williams, Invitation, via Minted.

Crafty DIY Backdrops

Backdrops for ceremonies is nothing new, but instead of the over-used white tulle with green plastic ivy leaves climbing over twinkling fairy lights, which I am sure is some sort of fire hazard, I am loving the DIY backdrop trend. Paper cranes, typography chalkboards and gigantic paper flowers are only a few of the artsy backdrop ideas keeping crafty brides busy. What better way to personalise your ceremony, cover up a dreary brick wall and let you show off your hidden talents? It's time to get your craft on.

IMAGE CREDITS: Succulent Vertical Garden Wall, via Green Wedding Shoes, Paperwheels, via Calie Rose, Streamers, via 100 Layer Cake , Paper Flowers, via Green Wedding Shoes, Wordy Aisle Runner, via White Sage, Chalkboard, via Style Me Pretty, Paper Cranes, via Ruffled, Paperwheels, via Oh Lovely Day, Streamers, via Etsy