Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A Weekly Dose of Inspiration!

My apologies for the late weekly dose of inspiration. Were you having withdrawals? :) I must admit that we 'borrowed' our inspiration from one of our favorite TV shows, Project Runway, by choosing a locale to inspire us.

The gorgeous, picturesque Isle of Capri has made it's way onto our blog! I am so proud to say that I have been here and it is truly unbelievable! Capri is a combination of gardens, high style shops, historic architecture, and of course, the Mediterranean Sea! The natural, rustic atmosphere influences the laid back, quiet attitude of the locals. Numerous celebrities own homes there, and use the island to 'get away from it all.' Big names, like Prada, Gucci, and Chanel, have all set up shop there, bringing luxury to this beautiful island. Being a part of the Italian coast, wine is obviously present, but it is also a part of the region known for producing, the very potent, Limoncello (a lemon flavored liqueur).


Our wedding design begins with a historic, outdoor location and incorporates details that are uniquely 'Capri.' Shades of beige, yellow, and green keep the look natural, yet vibrant, while shades of bright purple are used to represent the gardens seen throughout the island. Not only will the wine, of course, be flowing, but it will also be brought into the design through the cork escort card holders. To incorporate the high style aspect of Capri, the fashion for the event would have to be pieces from designers such as, Monique Lhuillier and Manolo Blahnik. A gown with a vintage, almost antique look, captures the historical feel of Capri. The simple elegance that is seen in the gown would then be mimicked in the cake design. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea, touches of lanterns and finger starfish would also be present. And, the best souvenir for this Capri-themed event, a small bottle of Limoncello!

Italian Timeless Style
Italian Timeless Style by uniqueeventdesign on Polyvore.com

For next week's inspiration, we want to hear from you! Do you have something that inspires you? Tell us about it, info@uniqueeventdesign.com!

Images courtesy of http://www.wikipedia.com/ and http://www.polyvore.com/.

3 comments:

Lucia said...

I love yellow as a wedding color, and I absolutely love that lace wedding gown with the sash. One of our brides wore it and it is just as gorgeous in person!

Heather said...

That's so beautiful. I can't believe you went there, I'm so jealous!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog-it is what inspiring designers look for. Your findings are so inspirational. Love the subtle natural touches and pop of color from Italian style!