::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Weddings involve a LOT of shopping.  Not only are you paying for catering, alcohol, tents, a dress, flowers, etc. but you find lots of other expenses out there too.  Today I thought we might help you out, while also directing you to places where you could do some good while shopping!  All of the items featured in today’s blog post are “shop for the cure” items, which means when you buy them, the seller is donating a portion of their sales to breast cancer awareness or research!  So not only are you getting some great goodies, you’re doing good too!

One of the most fun things about being a bride is getting to thank your ladies for helping you on your big day (and for putting up with your incessant wedding talk in the months leading up to it 

Avenue, one of my favorite stores for inexpensive clothing, is donating $5 from the sale of every Hope Charm Bracelet to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  What a cute little gift for your bridesmaids!

How about an adorable headband to go with her dress?  I love this one from Etsy seller Sweetly Fallen, who is donating 25% of all October pink sales to the Houston affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Etsy seller DK Jewels has an entire “Beads for Boobs” section, and is donating 30% of all sales from that section to Susan G. Komen.  She has some really cute stuff for your girls!

I LOVE Philosophy products, so I would be thrilled to find this Philosophy Shower Gel in my bridesmaid stocking

Even if you’re doing a french manicure for the wedding, your girls can have pink nails, right?  So why not use OPI (my favorite brand!) nail polish in “Pink of Hearts,” their special edition nail polish for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  OPI is making a $25,000 donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in support of the polish.

LOVE the “Simply Vera Wang” line at Kohl’s — even more now that I know that 100% of the proceeds of her entire “Committed to the Cause” collection are going towards breast cancer research.  Why not add this adorable change purse to your girls’ bags?

Speaking of bags, who needs a gift bag when you can put your girls’ goodies  in this great bag, from Organize.com – it holds their stuff, they can use it on the wedding day and for years to come!

There are always lots of beauty products to buy leading up to the wedding as well — why not donate to the cure while you’re at it?

Are you looking for a new fragrance for your wedding?  How about Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan?  Donna Karan is donating $15,000 in association with the sale of her limited edition perfume to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Oops?  Is that a stray hair I see?  How about plucking it out with these adorable Tweezerman tweezers.

Are you a hot roller kind of gal?  If you need a new set, how about these Conair rollers, sold at Target? For every set sold, Conair will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (and they come in a cute pink bag!)

How about going in the opposite direction and straightening your hair for the big day?  I’ve heard that Chi hair straighteners are the best — well, it turns out they’re a pretty great company too.  A portion of the proceeds of the sale of this pink straightener combo will go to breast cancer research.

Stressed out from all the wedding planning?  Why not soak in a hot tub with these AHAVA Hope Blossoms Mineral Bath Salts?  Have the fiance draw you a bath, light a few candles, and ease the stress away (or read a bridal magazine while AHAVA makes a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation?

Going in for a spray tan for a glow on your wedding day?  Do some exfoliating in the weeks leading up with this Special Edition Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub from The Body Deli. $6.00 from every jar sold will go to Gilda’s Club, an organization named for former Saturday Night Live cast member Gilda Radner, who died of Ovarian Cancer.  Gilda’s Club provides emotional and social support for those living with cancer and their families.

Of course, the ultimate in wedding shopping is getting to register!!  Kohls (again, I’m a Kohls addict) has a registry program, plus they sell a ton of stuff from Kitchen Aid’s “Cook for the Cure” line.  KitchenAid donates 10% from the sale of every Cook for the Cure product to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

If you add your registries from a huge list of stores, from Bloomingdales to Crate and Barrel, to Wedding Channel’s Charity Registry, every time a guest purchases a gift off your registry by going through the Wedding Channel web site, they will make a donation to the charity of your choice, which includes such organizations as Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the American Cancer Society.  You can also ask guests to donate directly to the charity through the Wedding Channel site in lieu of gifts!

I absolutely LOVE Riedel wine glasses — something about the stemless glasses feels so sophisticated!  Register for the Crescendo Pink Wine Glasses, and Riedel will make a donation to Living Beyond Breast Cancer for every set sold.

Registering at Target?  Don’t forget a set of tools!  This tool kit from Apollo tools is not only adorable (hmm…will the hubby expect you to actual do WORK with those tools?) but Apollo will donate 50 cents from the sale of every kit to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Shopping for the honeymoon?  Why not get an ereader for the plane?  Sony’s ereader “bundle” includes a pocket sized reader, a limited edition pink cover, and two free books from the Sony “bookstore”  Plus, how cute!!!

Need a new pair of sunnies for the trip?  How about these cuties from Lacoste?  Lacoste has an entire Pink Croc store, and 10% of the sales from items in that store will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

I always take a deck of cards with me on a trip in case it rains, or we get stuck in an airport.  So take along these cards from Bicycle, sold pretty much everywhere, and 15 cents per pack will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Still trying to choose an airline for your honeymoon?  How about Delta? Delta is a MAJOR supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and flies a pink plane year round to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  In October they’re selling pink lemonade on each flight, and all proceeds go to the Foundation!

Are you shopping for the cure?  What pink wedding products are you purchasing?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

We’re in the last few days of October, and I still have tons of pink pictures left over.  Today, let’s look at some flowers!

Whether they’re in a bouquet

In a centerpiece

In an altar arrangement

Or in a bridesmaids hair (Photo by The Wiebners)

flowers are EVERYWHERE at a wedding!  A pink wedding makes it so easy to decorate with flowers, because there are so many beautiful blooms out there!  Let’s start with the flowers that most people can’t do without, the bouquets.

Jose Villa:

Kevin Milz:

All of these fluffy peonies!  I can’t stand it!  I love them SO much!!!

Project Wedding:

Of course, there are other ways to go “fluffy” with your bouquet, if peonies aren’t in season.  Look at this gorgeous rose bouquet from Martha Stewart:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure those are garden roses, yes?  I love how fluffy they are.  Ranunculus is a good “fluffy” option as well:

There are lots of gorgeous “non-fluffy” options too:

Love and Splendor:

Marlin Munoz

Amanda from Millie Holloman

Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers, so I love this pink bouquet of zinnias from Martha Stewart:

Another Martha creation…

Wedding Bee:

You Look Nice Today Photography:

HOW AMAZING is this bouquet?!?  This one’s made from layering the petals from a ton of roses:

The Tres Chic

Moving on to the reception, let’s look at some pretty pink centerpieces!

Leigh Webber Studio:

Lucky Me:

I love just the touch of pink (and the pink frame!) in this cute centerpiece from Maddycakes Muse:

Melissa Koren Photography:

Amanda with Millie Holloman

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Once Wed:

Project Wedding:

Yvonne Design:

The Treasured Petal:

Signature K Events:

Although bouquets and centerpieces are the first places brides think of when they think flowers, there are a lot of other places they can be used!  On the cake…

Hall & Webb Event Design:

In the ceremony:

Chic Florals and Events:

Chris Baltazar

Elizabeth Anne Designs:

Pretty, right?  I love how “pink flowers” can take on so many different meanings.  Where else would you use flowers for your wedding?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

When I started saving pictures for the Pink for October series of blog posts, I had a set group of color combinations in mind.  Pink and yellow wasn’t one of them, but then I found SO many gorgeous pink and yellow weddings, I had to feature the combo!

Swanky Tables:

There are so many adorable candies and goodies in pink and yellow, a sweets table is simple!

Stephanie Cristalli

The incomparable Amy Atlas

I love these cakes, and I marked them as “Cake Walk” but now I can’t find where they came from — if you know, let us know so we can give the amazing baker credit!

Okay, enough goodies, I’m starting to get hungry!  Let’s move on to the lovely ladies!

Amanda Wilcher:

Kate Benson Photography:

Jeffrey and Julia Woods:

Jennie Andrews:

I love the idea of a mix of yellow and pink dresses.  I think it would be cute if you mixed the bouquets too, so the girls in yellow dresses:

J. Crew:

Would carry pink bouquets:

And the girls in pink dresses (Thread Bridesmaids)

Would carry yellow bouquets (Janie Medley Flora Design)

And, of course, your girls need hot shoes, right?!

Stuart Weitzman:

Betsey Johnson:

Back to the bouquets, though, there’s no reason you can’t combine pink and yellow in the same bouquet — in fact, it often achieves GORGEOUS results!

Apertura:

Better Homes and Gardens:

Style Me Pretty:

Jasmine Star:

Jenni Maroney

Open Air Photography:

Of course, gorgeous flowers aren’t limited to the bouquets, right?  How about on your tables?

Real Simple Magazine:

Clover and Bee

Holland Photo Arts:

Jasmine Star:

JNP Studios:

Local Color Flowers:

Style Me Pretty:

Flowers aren’t the only way to decorate your space, though…

Amy Atlas:

Jeffrey and Julia Woods:

Karen Wise Photography:

Rebekah Westover Photography:

Are you having a pink and yellow wedding?  Do you have any other good pink color combos?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Pink and Green is the ULTIMATE in preppy wedding style.  I mean, when you think of pink and green, who do you think of first?  Lilly! The epitome of prep!  And, during the month of October, Lilly Pulitzer has gone pink as well.  They’re donating $5 from the sale of every one of their limited edition print Murfee Scarfs to the American Cancer Society.

What a great gift for your ladies if you’re having a pink and green wedding?  (Or, for your ladies in general!)

Wedding Cabaret:

Speaking of the ladies, there are some adorable options out there for your girls dresses!

Craig Photography:

You can go with green dresses and pink bouquets, like these photographed by Justine Ungaro:

Or pink dresses with bouquets with a hint of green, like these photographed by Tracy Timmester:

I love this green dress from J. Crew

How cute would that be with one of these great pink bouquets?

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Whimsy Floral and Design

Signature K Events

Photography by Alexander

The Wiebners

No bridal ensemble would be complete without cute accessories, right?

Blue Sugar Bridal:

Maria Vicencio Photography

Perfect Garter (Etsy!)

Lydia Jane Photography:

Tulip Couture:

Let’s get the guys involved too…

Stephen Bobb with Love Life Images:

Millie Holloman Photography:

Tied Up

And when I say men, clearly I mean these little men! (Jonathan Canlas Photography)

The little girls are pretty adorable too, huh?  Here are some more cutie pie flower girls.

The Preppy Wedding:

Amy Squires:

Our very own Laura had a pink & green wedding too!  Here’s her cute basket filled with parasols (Linda Wallace Photography):

Moving on to the reception, pink and green make a great color combo for your centerpieces and other reception arrangements

The Knot:

Davina + Daniel

David Murray Photography:

Easton Events

Millie Holloman

Local Color Flowers:

Of course, flowers aren’t the only way to spruce up your event space.

InStyle Weddings

Amelia Lyon

Theresa Choi:

How amazing are these sofas?  These beautiful pieces were featured at the Engage! conference for wedding professionals.  The photo is compliments of Style Me Pretty

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Mmm…candy…

Amy Sandoval Photography:

Wedding Bee

Mmm…drinks…

Maureen Ford Photography:

Hostess with the Mostess

(Laura’s wedding again) Linda Wallace Photography

Mmm…cupcakes…

Yep, Laura’s wedding again:

Are you having a pink and green wedding?  Have you gone Pink for October yet?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Pink and white is probably the easiest of our color combinations for Pink for October.   I mean, you’re probably already wearing a white dress, right?  (Or close to white, anyway).  Add some pink touches, and you’re all set!  (Photo by Amelia Lyon)

Of course, you don’t have to wear white on your wedding day.  These days you can wear any color you like…and there are some GORGEOUS pink dresses out there for brides!  Check out this beauty from Carolina Herrera featured in Martha Stewart Weddings.

Or this AMAZING dress from Etsy seller ouma

The Sweetest Occasion

Theresa Choi

Of course, pink dresses aren’t for every bride, so how about a white dress with a pink bouquet? (Photo by The Wiebners)

Too boring?  How about a pair of hot pink tights? (Photo by Wren and Field Photography)

A pink purse? (100 Layer Cake)

How about a pink umbrella?

Or a classic pink car?  (Rock ’n Roll Bride)

If you just want to add a hint of pink to your dress, how about this adorable dress from Stephanie James Couture?

Or an adorable sash from Percy Handmade?

Or, if the night will be a little chilly, how about an adorable cardigan from Etsy seller Bright Street?

I know, I know, it’s all about the bride, right?  Well, your bridesmaids need to wear something too, right?  How about shades of pink, like these adorable dresses from Thread?

Or this cute Cecelia dress from J. Crew?

Or a pink dress with a white sash, like this one from Coren Moore?

Karlisch Photography:

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Style Me Pretty:

And what little girl doesn’t want to get in on all that pinkness?

Aaron Snow:

Ashley Nelson:

How about some gorgeous bouquets? (Susan Stripling Photography)

Bonnie Tsang:

I absolutely LOVE cabbage roses.  Consider using these when peonies aren’t in season.  They aren’t as fragrant, but they’re just as gorgeous! (Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings)

Also from Martha, this gorgeous bouquet of cala lilies and orchids, among other beautiful pink blooms:

My two favorite flowers are zinnias and dahlias, so I’m a sucker for these two, also from our girl Martha:

And what about flowers for your reception?  There are some lovely options

Jennifer Brooks Photography:

The Inspired Bride:

Or if you didn’t want to go with flowers, how about pink candles, like these from Martha Stewart Weddings:

Centerpieces aren’t the only decor at the reception, though.  We often advise our couples to consider adding lighting to their budget.  It provides a great wash of color that gives that “wow” factor many people are looking for. (Photo by Long’s Photography)

This room is bathed in pink for a party for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation – perfect for a Pink for October post!

The National Building Museum is one of the most gorgeous venues in Washington DC (although you need to have a LOT of guests to fill the huge space!), but how much more amazing does it look here with pink lighting?

Or how about using your linens to “pink up” your wedding?

Cocktail napkins in various shades of pink (Martha Stewart Weddings)

How great are these chair covers?

Etsy Seller Floratouch

Just Chic Events

Kristin Vining Photography:

And, to end the night, how about a dessert bar?

Laura Jane Photography:

Our Labor of Love:

Martha Stewart Weddings:

More Martha…

The Observatory:

OMG.  MUST have these mini pop tarts…on a stick!  From The Family Kitchen

Hmm…they make homemade pop tarts at Ted’s Bulletin (and a mean milkshake too!)  Wonder if they could make those?

Are you having a pink and white wedding?  Will there be pop tarts?  Because if so, I’m there!

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Grey?  Gray?  No matter how you spell it, grey is one of the hottest colors in weddings and design right now.  So you KNOW we had to combine it with pink for Pink for October!

(Weddings and the City)

It’s easy to dress both your men and maids in grey.  Grey suits are a classic, whether they’re a charcoal or a light grey.  Add a pink tie, and you’re all set!

The Knot

Rebecca with Millie Holloman Photography

Southern Weddings Magazine:

Of course, you can always add a few other touches too…

Amelia Lyon:

m three studio:

But we all know the real fun is dressing the girls, right?

Anna Rose Photography:

Amelia Lyon

Once Wed:

LOVE this grey Amanda Archer dress…and it has pockets!!!

Plus, there are WAY more accessories than just socks for you and your maids (not the least of which are Christian Louboutins!)

Beautiful Garden Boutique necklace

How GORGEOUS is this cape from Love Me Do Photography?!

Kate Osborne Photography:

Elizabeth Anne Designs:

Offbeat Bride

And you’ll want to give the little ones some color too, right?

Etsy Seller JibJabbers:

Style Me Pretty:

Of course, there aren’t really any grey flowers (and if there are, please tell me…I couldn’t find any!)  Luckily, there are plenty of pink flowers you can use, and offset them with pale grey rocks, grey ribbon, grey linens, grey bridesmaids dresses, you name it!

Labor of Love Photography:

Paired Images:

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Brides Magazine

Kristen Weaver Photography:

MMD Events

Once Wed:

Of course, flowers aren’t the only way to enhance your decor, right?!

Wedding Bee

decor8

Design*Sponge

Mike Larson via Wedding Bee

Sweet Poms

And to set the mood, incorporate your colors into your stationery…

Etsy Seller lvandy27

Appleberry Ink

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Pink Lily Press:

Are you using pink and grey for your wedding?  Tell us how you’re incorporating it (and if you’ve found any grey flowers!)

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Pink for October continues, this time with the fun color combo of Pink and Black!  Pink and black can take on all personalities.  It can be sweet, like this cameo inspiration board from Tastefully Entertaining:

Or it can be totally bad ass rockabilly, like Jessica and Nik’s wedding featured on Ruffled:

Either way, it’s a fun combo!

Jennifer Brooks Photography:

Let’s see, how can we dress the ladies?

District Weddings:

Hilton Pittman Photography:

Union Photography:

LOVE these dresses from White House/Black Market

Speaking of White House/Black Market, which is one of my favorite stores, I went on their web site to get the link for those dresses above, and they’re offering a special collection this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  They’re featuring moving stories of women living with breast cancer and a portion of the sales of the line will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.  Check out this cute stuff!

Give Hope Tee:

And how GORGEOUS would this necklace be with your wedding dress?!

LOVE IT!  Speaking of accessories, let’s see what we have here…

Maria Elena Jewelry:

Dolce and Gabbana

Reflections by DS on Etsy

Expecting a little rain on your wedding day?  How about these boots from Marc Jacobs?

Speaking of boots, from the world’s GREATEST Cowboy Boot Store, how great are these boots from Allens Boots in Austin?

But the girls don’t get to have all the fun…we need to dress the boys too, I suppose…

Amelia Lyon:

Laura Ivanova

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Jessica Claire:

And we can’t forget the kiddos, right?

Brenda’s Wedding Blog:

Paired Images:

How AWESOME are these flower girls from DC photographer Justine Ungaro’s own wedding?!  Must…have…tutus…

And what will your ladies (and you) be carrying down the aisle?  There are SO many options!

Fuschia gerber daisies with black ribbon? (Craig Photography)

Gorgeous pale pink anemones with various types of pale pink roses?  (Ariella Chezar Floral Design)

Fragrant pink and white peonies with a black and white ribbon?

How about a pair of black opera gloves to set off a bouquet of pink cabbage roses? (Style Me Pretty)

Or how about a mix of fuschia and pale pink flowers (Jang Photography)

Let’s see where else we can use flowers, shall we?  How about on the cake table?

Laura Novak

In your hair?  (Weddingbee Pro)

In the pool?! (Project Wedding)

Oh, and sure, on the tables too…

Ariella Chezar Floral Design

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Nancy Liu Chin Flowers:

The Wiebners:

Wait…let’s go back to that cake table, shall we?  Let’s see what else we can put on there…

Crumbs and Doilies:

Ritzy Bee:

Are you doing fuschia and black?  Pale pink?  Something in between?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get ready for a whole lot of pink posts this week!

The first thing you probably think of when I say pink and blue is probably this:

But rest assured…I’m not talking about babies here, or even baby blues!  No, I’m talking about the awesome combo of pink and blue for your wedding!  (Board by Charm City Bride)

Of all of the pink combos we’re doing this week to go Pink for October, navy and bright pink is my absolute FAVORITE!!!  I love navy anyway, and you can pretty much combine it with any color and make me happy.  But combine it with a bright pink, and it’s a fun, preppy way to bring both masculine and feminine into your big day.

Emilie Inc.

Pink and Navy are SO easy for dressing the boys.  Blue blazers?  Simple.

Blue and pink tie?  Check. (Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings)

And as for the girls?  Please…TOO easy!  Navy and pink dresses abound, whether short or long, dressy or casual, printed or solid, there are SO many cute options!

A Simple Photograph:

Attasalina Photography:

Brooke Mayo Photography

A Simple Photograph

Oh, Martha…why must you be so amazing??  Look at how gorgeously these dresses are accessorized!  The hair and shoes…

The Amanda Pearl Necklace:

The pin and sash:

And the gorgeous bolero from The English Department

Of course, bridesmaids don’t get to have all the fun in the accessories department, right?  What kind of shoes would you wear as the bride?  Some hot heels, like these Badgley Mischka?

Some rain boots, like these cuties from Tretorn?

Or would you be like me and go for comfort with a pair of classic Keds?

And you can’t let your tootsies have all the fun, right?  How about this AMAZING necklace from Etsy Seller Sweet Apple 30?

Or this great sash to add a punch of color to your dress, from Etsy seller Happiereading?

Bouquets are easy too, as there are SO many pink flowers!

Style Me Pretty

Wedding Bee

Mike Larson Photography via Wedding Bee

Of course, blue flowers add a nice pop too!

The Knot

Or add some blue ribbon to a pink bouquet to match your colors

Amy Carroll Photography:

Lara Swanson Photography:

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Speaking of flowers, how about some gorgeous centerpieces?

Martha Stewart Weddings

Whimsy Floral & Design

How cute is this little pinwheel in a fabric wrapped box?!  Great for a carnival like wedding!

Flowers aren’t the only things that are used for decoration, though…you can add to the decor and color scheme in lots of ways!

Anne McGowan Photography:

MK McKenna

Pretty Chicky

Shauna Younge:

Is cake considered decor?  It is when it adds to your color scheme!

Maria Vicencio Photography:

Erin Kate Photography:

Wedding Bee

Whimsy Floral & Design

Or how about a fun candy display?  (Martha, again)

And HOW AWESOME is this dessert buffet from Shauna Younge Dessert Tables?!?!

But, of course, you know I love me some kids, so we’ll end with these adorable outfits for the little ones!

Little Flowers:

Kelsey Thompson Photography

OMG!  How cute are these little booties from Etsy seller Jenn Ozkan?! I can just see a baby that’s too little to walk in these on the big day!

And these little guys, photographed by A Simple Photograph, crack me up every time!

Are you excited to kick off our pink series?  Are you having navy and pink at your wedding?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

We’re based in the DC area, so of COURSE I had to do a final football post on the Washington Redskins!  And since today is the kickoff of the 2010 season, we had to save the local team for last!

The Redskins colors are burgundy and gold, gorgeous, rich colors that are perfect for a fall wedding during football season (or a winter wedding, during the playoffs!)

Let’s start with the bridesmaids.  It can be difficult to find these two colors together (although Etsy Seller Game Day Dresses makes a cute one!)

So instead, it’s easiest to mix and match!  How about this dress, from J. Crew

with some cute gold shoes like these from Style Me Pretty

A great necklace, like this gold fabric beauty from Anthropologie

And a pair of simple gold earrings, like these from Etsy seller K. Garner Designs

Or how about changing it up?  A gold bridesmaids dress, like this one I’m IN LOVE with from Dessy

A cute pair of burgundy shoes, like this vintage pair from Etsy seller Starlet Vintage

Or these from Wedding Bee

A cute pair of earrings (sorry…found these on Etsy, but can’t remember where!)

And maybe a cute clutch to carry instead of a bouquet? (Etsy seller Shakuyaku)

Clutches make great bridesmaids gifts too!  Speaking of gifts, why not hit the Redskins Store?  For the groomsmen…

For a wedding gift…

Or for favors?

But back to the ladies — or, specifically, the bride.  She needs to get dressed up in her Skins finest too!  Of course, we can’t go over the top, so how about a sash for the dress, either in gold (from The Knot)

Or Burgundy (from Etsy Seller K Person Boutique)

And of course, the bride needs a great pair of shoes…

What about something in her hair for the reception, after she takes the veil off? (Etsy Seller Flowers by Bluebird)

And, of course, for under the dress…(the blonde photographer)

Ooh la la, Etsy seller ZimmermanLisa!

Now that we’ve gotten the boys all hot and bothered, let’s get them dressed too…how amazing is this Dolce and Gabbana suit?!

What?  Your groom isn’t a burgundy jacket kind of guy?  Okay, how about a Skins tie?

And a great burgundy bout to go with it…

Speaking of flowers, burgundy can be difficult to find.  However, a great florist can direct you to some GORGEOUS ones.  I’m partial to mums, zinnias and dahlias, all of which are available in the fall, and all of which come in shades of gold AND burgundy!

Here are some great bouquets perfect for a Skins wedding…

Amy Squires Photography

Dye Photography

Fleurs de France

Fresno Weddings:

Of course, bouquets aren’t the only place for flowers…they can decorate the aisle…

Or decorate your tables (love the burgundy dahlias and yellow billy balls from The Bride’s Cafe)

Design Sponge

Krislyn Design

And, of course, you need a stylish ride to take off in at the end of the night, right?

Are you hailing the Redskins at your wedding?

::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated.  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio::

I know…I should have a catchier title.  But as division rivals to my beloved Steelers, that was the best I could muster.

Still, purple and gold are SUCH a fun color combination, and with two Wish weddings coming up in the Baltimore area, including one walking distance to the Ravens stadium, we couldn’t well leave them out, right?!  (Still…Go Steelers and all…)

Did you know you can get married at M&T Bank Stadium!? (Timmester Photography)

It’s true!  You can get more information here — you can even get the mascots to come to your wedding!

If you don’t want to get married at the stadium, though, there are still a lot of great ways to incorporate the Ravens purple, black and gold into your wedding.

Roman Grinev Photography

Of course, as always, the bridal party is the easiest way to add color to your day.

Amy Carroll Photography

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Flutter Photo:

Julia MacInnis Photography:

And when I say bridal party, you know I mean the little ones too!

Kelsey Thompson, one of my favorite photographers!

OMG.  As if Becker isn’t amazing enough, these little girls are the BOMB!

How about the flower girls in purple, the ring bearers in yellow, like these adorable little guys?!  (Michael Clark Photography)

And how about these ties from Etsy seller Projector for the groomsmen?

Or perhaps something a little more preppy?

Accessories are an easy way to add color to your wedding

Becker:

Amy’s Funky Fibers on Etsy

Millie Holloman

FlipChick1369 Etsy Seller

Wedding Chicks

Or how about these gorgeous coats on these brides from a winter wedding featured on So You’re EnGAYged

Of course, you can’t forget the flowers

Philippa Tarrant Floral Design

Kevin Weinstein Photography:

True & Wesson

and flowers at the reception, too!

Amy Carroll Photography

Corbin Gurkin Photography

Soiree Floral

Of course, it’s not just the centerpieces that make the table pop, it’s the linens and place settings too!

Nancy Liu Chin

2 Chic Events and Design

BBJ Linens

Hitched UK

Wedding Wire

Any wedding planner or designer will tell you that lighting adds a tremendous amount of “pop” to your reception!

Almasy Photography:

Emilie

JM Visuals

And, of course, we can’t forget the cake!

Kelli Hunt Photography

So, it’s kind of creepy.  But how about a Ray Lewis cake, like this one from our friends at Kendall’s Cakes?

Maria Vicencio Photography

And although this cake isn’t a Ravens cake, necessarily, it is a Baltimore cake through and through (check out Natty Boh and the Domino Sugar sign!)

Speaking of Baltimore and Natty Boh, how cute is this billboard?!

Are you getting married in Baltimore?  Are you honoring the Purple and Gold?