Lavender and Chocolate Brown

There's a lot to love about this color combination. For one thing, it's visually delicious. What I love most is that these colors could really work in any season. As a bonus both lavender and brown tend to be flattering on a lot of people, which will make you (and your bridesmaids) more DeeLovely than ever.

1. These gorgeous note cards would be fantastic thank you notes.

2. I love this assortment of boutonnieres to incorporate multiple shades of each color and differentiate between the men in your life.

3. Have you even seen chocolate transfer sheets used? You can put them on almost anything, they're fairly easy to use, and they make anything look instantly fabulous.

4. These invites are simply gorgeous!

5. I love these favor boxes with customized ribbon. What a fantastic way to personalize gifts for your friends and family!

6. Your groom would look superbly handsome in this tuxedo!

7. These bridesmaid dresses can be ordered in combinations of chocolate, lavender, and white to make a distinction between bridesmaids, your maid of honor, and even the MOB and MOG. The cut would be super flattering on most body types.

8. I love the different shades of lavender in this bouquet. The pearls also add an extra element of elegance.

9. This cake is simultaneously simple and dramatic. The monogram and mini-bouquet set this cake apart.

10. Here icing flowers decorate truffles for a dessert bar. I think the look would be equally lovely (and much less pricey) on brownie bites you can purchase from any grocery store bakery.

Don't forget that you can email me anytime at mrs.danielle.joseph@gmail.com to request a post with your colors!

Dresses on ksl.com

Bonus Post! This is the first of a new segment where I show you some of the best finds for wedding items in unexpected places. Hope you enjoy it!

You're getting married and suddenly your pennies are pinched so thin you can practically see through them. So what do you do? Think outside of the box and shop outside of the bridal boutiques. There is an amazing selection of wedding items available second hand. You get to have a day that is just as fantastic at a much smaller price. Here are two great dresses I found in the KSL Classifieds that are absolutely beautiful and a really great deal.

The first dress is a gorgeous ivory lace dress with a removable brown sash. It's a size 8 but it has a lace up back so it probably has a bit of give in what size it will fit. This dress is phenomenal! See the whole ad here on KSL and if you decide to take a look at the dress make sure to tell Nicole that I sent you on over from DeeLovely Day.

The second dress is also a size 8 but according to Anna it runs a little on the small side. My favorite parts of this dress are the sweet little bow detail on the front, the buttons down the back, and the just-the-right-length train. See the whole ad (including more pictures) here.

Bridal Boleros

My Lovely Nikki wants a way to spice up her dress a bit. Here are a few bolero/shrug options for her.

Click the number below to find where to purchase them.

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Let me know your favorites so I know what direction to go in! I'll come up with some other ways to accessorize a dress soon.

DIY Wednesday- Cake Slice Favors

How adorable are these favor "cakes"?! The best part is that you could completely customize them to any color scheme or theme. They'd be beautiful on white porcelain or milk glass cake stands as well.

Find the instructions from Better Homes and Gardens here.

Pale Pink and Damask

Last week we saw the bright pink and damask inspiration board. This week we get to see another option with pale pink.

I love the grown-up-ballerina feel that this color scheme achieves. It's simultaneously innocent and sophisticated. Take a look at a few of my favorites for this version. Hopefully these will help our lovely Claire decide which she'd prefer to go with.

1. Louboutins aren't exactly in most bride's budget, but if they were these would be perfect!

2. This lovely centerpiece idea from Martha Stewart would be both dramatic and inexpensive.

3. This cute garter set would make any girl blush.

4. Ordering your guest book and other accessories all from the same company would ensure that it would coordinate perfectly! Look here for the book, then browse the rest of the shop for tons of cute options.

5. I love a unique bouquet! I'd love to see this wrapped with a black velvet ribbon for a more classic look.

6. These sweet invites let your guests know just how refined your day will be.

7. I'm a sucker for a wedding cake that isn't white. This gorgeous pink on pink cake is one of the best I've ever seen. Even better, it's fairly easy to do- you can buy stencils to create the look yourself.

8. These frames would be a great way to show off some of your best memories together as centerpieces or on buffet tables.

9. I'd love to see a dessert bar all in sweet, soft pinks. Everything looks as delicious as it'll taste!