End of the Week Inspirations

Before I tied the knot with my hubby Mike (that's still just so much fun to say!), I read somewhere about newly-married brides getting slightly depressed once the whirlwind of their wedding is over. I remember thinking, "Well, that's just crazy!" But now that my own wedding is now almost a month past, I can see how that could happen. There are definitely times when I get a little sad that the whole planning process and anticipation of our wedding is over. With so much preparation and thought going into every single detail to make the day as perfect as it can be, reality can kick in in a not-so-nice way when you realize, all that is in the past! 

However, that being said, I am not a depressed newlywed! Married life is just too awesome to get down and out about the wedding process being over!! For one thing, there is no more planning to do!!! I can now kick back and relax. For nearly a year, we were busy preparing this or that, making decisions on what time to schedule that and where to place this. And also, Mike and I can enjoy being husband and wife, spending time with one another and making plans for the next stage in our lives.

With all the craziness that a wedding brings, I realize now, there is a part of me that thrives on staying busy. There is a rush I feel when I have a multitude of tasks to cross off my list. I guess you could say, when the wedding ends, there's a bit of a yin/yang cycle going on. But if I ever feel I'm getting a dose of the wedding bug, I can turn to inspiring images that will set my heart a-flutter again! Not to mention, there are friends of mine -- one in particular, who is getting married this coming Spring! -- that are in the process of planning their own wedding, and I can live vicariously through them if I want to!

So, here are my end-of-the-week inspirations...beautiful images that put a big smile on my face!

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I love these gray bridesmaids dresses. They're muted and refined.

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Gorgeous reception decor -- so clean and crisp looking! And love the canopy it's under. 

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Uber classy! Check out those white couches! Although, that's a tad daring, especially if you're having red wine being served at the reception! Yikes!

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This table number idea -- placed in a frame -- was an idea I had....and now that I think about my own table number creations, this method probably would have saved a ton of time! I will be sure to post photos and details of how me and my sister Laura made my table numbers. They turned out lovely!

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How cute is this photo?! I love how their arms are entwined with each other! So sweet.

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How about a pop of color under that dress?! Love the idea. In fact, I loved it so much, that I did the same thing -- only my pumps were apple red! Also, love the flowers in her hair above -- so simple yet so elegant. 

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Beautiful outdoor reception site. Twinkle lights were a must at our wedding, and they definitely are the finishing touch here. 

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The ultimate goodbye! Saying adieu amidst rose petals. I like how this image is in black and white too. Gives it a romantic flair. And this is where I bid adieu, my readers! I promise to have more inspiration and more posts very soon. Perhaps I'll add in a DIY element that made my wedding heavenly.....Until then, have a wonderful weekend!!