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Inspired by… Just Being Yourself!

Filed Under Sweet Dreams: Inspiration Boards, Weddings 

Yesterday we posted an interview from one of our brides who proclaimed,“the single biggest piece of advice we’d pass on to others is to be yourself, and don’t let rules or traditions of the past dictate the best day of your life!” We continue to be inspired by people who approach anything with this attitude, whether it be a ’soon-to-wed’ couple, a film icon or even a fashion designer. This is a great mantra to embrace for life in general, whether it be in regards to your career or your wedding day. So today we are inspired by our bride Val, and famous fashion icon Sonia Rykiel for succeeding by just being themselves!

sonia rykiel portrait Parisian Sonia Rykiel is known as the French “queen of knits” and famous for her fire engine red, oversized cozy knitwear, writing on sweaters and rhinestones. She was quoted in a Marie Claire interview stating “I was ugly and my four sisters were so beautiful with their blonde curly hair. It was terrible, terrible but in the right way. It made me want to be the best at everything. It made me positive and strong.” Sonia Rykiel’s hair is now somewhat of her trademark as well as the fact that she has became one of the highest acclaimed designers of all time. Inspired by the strength and success of Sonia’s mantra and the sage advice of our bride Val, we created a Sonia Rykiel inspired board to celebrate being bold and being yourself! (photo of sonia rykiel)

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Fire engine red, oversized sweaters, sunglasses and bridesmaids with butterfly baretts set into a sea of bouncy curls. Bold color palettes of tomato soup red and vibrant orange mixed with rhinestones and metallics.

Wear glittery gold Christian Louboutin heels and set tables with knitted ceramic teapots. Create a lounge setting with copper tables with crochet like textures. Seat guests in Melanie Porter handknit patchwork egg chairs (via Pepper Design Blog). Don oversized vintage Ted Lapidus sunglasses trimmed in gold and top your wedding gown with a vibrant orange textured capelet. Give your bridesmaids golden yellow copies of clothbound Penguin Classic, Pride and Prejiduce appropriately written by literary master, Jane Austen and give groomsmen funky Geoffrey David knit bowties in bright tartan and plaid prints.

Just be carefree, like a vison of a Sonia Rykiel Bride!

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(Images via Girls.Pic)

So take it from real bride Val who said that being herself is what made her wedding day a success, to famous fashion icon Sonia Rykiel who said that being bold attributed to the success of her fashion empire. Whether it’s a Hello Kitty studded wedding ring (a’ la Val) or butterfly barrettes and oversized sunglasses (a’ la Sonia), we are  inspired by couples who are not caught up in trends and rules, but instead ensure that the day is a perfect reflection of them and their love for one another. Who inspires you to be yourself?!

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3 Responses to “Inspired by… Just Being Yourself!”

  1. Terrie L. on November 25th, 2009 10:11 am

    Wow to be a bride all over again! I would change so many things. I love the hair, the knit, the soft flowing dresses and the glitter. What a great mix!

  2. Trudy on November 27th, 2009 10:04 am

    Great advice!

  3. Wishcraft on December 1st, 2009 10:27 am

    I was inspired by my own culture.

    The vision for my wedding was – besides creating a memorable experience for our guests – to combine my home country Germany with my husband’s California origin.
    When my family flew in from Germany, they brought original German marzipan figures (seafood shaped to match our beach wedding theme) which we wrapped individually as favors.
    Our MC (an Aussie!) learned a few words in German. We served German beer and California white wine. And the menu included some of my favorite German food and fresh local seafood.
    The design of our invitation was a postcard “from California”.

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