How rad would those lightbulbs hanging above be for a ceremony backdrop?!! I love that with light you can easily change a so-so room into a gorgeous room. This post is to help inspire you with lightbulbs for your wedding day!
The chandeliers below with rope + lightbulbs were seen in this beautiful wedding I featured.

 Stunning. From this wedding photographed by W. Scott Chester

 Love the combo of mason jars + light bulbs for above the dance floor! From Milk Glass Vintage Rentals.

 Light bulbs + poms make for a pretty ceiling as seen here on the left and right by Abby Ross via here.

 Outdoors + String Lights = my fave. Love the photo above by Jimena Roquero. Below from here + here.

 Above photo from Sloan Photographers and dance floor photo by Craig Mitchelldyer. Below ceremony photo on the left by Clayton Austin from this wedding and on the right by Domestic Construction via Brooklyn Bride.

 If you love lightbulbs and are planning to get married in New York City, I highly recommend checking out the Gramercy Park Hotel as your venue! Check out that awesome lightbulb ceiling!! Cocktail hour could take place in that room followed by dinner outside under string lights as seen in this wedding below photographed by KT Merry.

 Or maybe lightbulbs are used in a totally different way! Love the lightbulbs in the birdcage, bulbs in wood + stone from Anzfer Farms and lightbulbs in a dome. There are even lots of cute DIYs out there including this heart lightbulb DIY, terrarium place cards DIY, and more terrarium light bulbs DIY.

Looking for the vintage style light bulbs? I had a reader request on where to find these the cheapest. Well, the cheapest we found was at your local Lowe’s! $8 for a bulb (the hubby and I actually bought a few of these for a cool chandelier we built for our patio!). If there aren’t any Lowe’s near you, you can find them online here and here (although both of those are around $13/bulb).

Anyone planning to incorporate lights in a new and different way? Or just strings of lights? Lights will never go out of style! :)Via

Love the idea of a barn wedding? Looking for barn wedding decor ideas? We’ve got ‘em!
The barn wedding trend looks like it’s got staying power and will definitely be hotter than ever in 2012. In fact, barn wedding venues are cropping up all over the US and Canada, which is great news for couples pining for a rustic wedding.
There are many different styles of barn weddings, from all-out elegance to simple, country chic.
Here are some barn wedding decor ideas that will go a long way in creating an inviting space:
1. Light Strands – Lots of them! This will help to create instant ambiance and make the barn radiant and enchanting. Barns generally don’t have the greatest lighting – but strands of lights hung about your dining area will make a huge impact. Buy them right after Christmas at a good price.

 2. Candles – Everywhere! Again, this will help to light up your space and add a romantic glow. Just be mindful that your barn wedding venue is made of wood! Use open flames with caution.

 3. Burlap – Burlap table runners look great at a barn wedding – and burlap is an excellent choice for brides on a budget. (Check out these gorgeous DIY wedding programs made from burlap.)

 4. Buntings – Buntings are a great way to add colours and patterns to an earthy backdrop. (If you are looking for handmade buntings, come and visit our handmade buntings shop!)

 5. Chalkboards – Chalkboards are a great fit for barn weddings as menu boards or even seating charts. You can make your own chalkboard signs with this DIY chalkboard tutorial.

 

6. Glass – Bottles in various colors and shapes make for superb barn wedding centerpieces. You can also fill them with flowers and suspend them with string from the ceiling. And even though they are EVERYWHERE, I still love mason jars.

 7. Tins – Vintage tin cans and watering cans add a rustic vibe to your table decor.

 8. Ribbon- Ribbon will add pops of color to the earthy, rustic tones inside a barn. The soft, flowing quality of ribbon fits in nicely in a barn setting.

9. Drapery – Drapery can be hung from the ceiling or at the entranceway. How inviting!

10. Chandelier - A chandelier adds instant elegance to a space and is one of the most transformative barn wedding elements.Via

 

Photo One: California Winery Real Wedding; Photo Two: Tennessee Barn Real Wedding; Photo Three: Style Me Pretty; Photo Four: Tumblr; Photo Five: IW; Photo Six: IW; Photo Seven: IW; Photo Eight: IW; Photo Nine: Craftberry Bush; Photo Ten: Intimate Weddings; Photo Eleven: Intimate Weddings; Photo Twelve: Blissfully Domestic; Photo Thirteen: Martha Stewart Weddings; Photo Fourteen: Style Me Pretty

I hate Christmas lights. Said no one, ever. Because seriously, who doesn’t love a good string o’ lights? I know I do. In fact, the first time I saw the tree at Rockefeller Centre in New York, I almost passed out with delight. And the second, and the third. (I liked that tree a LOT.) Admittedly, actually getting them wound around a tree I am less a fan of (cue: annual family tree argument) but once they’re up, twinkling away, there’s nothing quite like it. Maybe that’s why fairy lights/ twinkle lights/potato/potahtoe are always such an exciting component of wedding decor – maybe they remind us of things magical and childlike. Or maybe we all just like shiny stuff. Whatever the cause, it’s coming on Christmas, and I feel like looking at some sparklies, so today’s post is sheer fairy light indulgence. Some of these babies go big on quantity, but they’re also big on impact and romance. Lights transform an outdoor area into an intimate evening space, or warm up a winter wedding, or create an illusion of height, or just add that extra bit of wow. Hang them in strings, wind them around trees, hang them vertically from the ceiling. Create a wall of light, or a curtain, or a path. But whatever you do, take a few moments to drink them in – the hundred tiny stars shining just for you.Via

 

Images – Row 1: Jimena Roquero via Once Wed; Row 2: Next Exit/Entertainment Design Events via Enfianced (left); Kari Bedford Photography via Style Me Pretty (right); Row 3: Marriott Hotels; Row 4: Film still from Twilight (left); Stephan Marais on SBB (right); Row 5: Ian Mitchinson/Wedding Concepts on SBB; Row 6: Lane Dittoe/Joyful Weddings and Events via Style Me Pretty (left); Jean-Pierre Uys Photography via Grace Ormonde Wedding Style (right); Row 7: Bali Exclusive Wedding; Row 8: Preston Bailey; Row 9: Briana Moore Photography via Heart Love Weddings (left); Nouveau Events/Arrangements Floral & Party Design/Sasha Gulish via Style Me Pretty (right); Row 10: Maloman Photographers/DL Event Planning via Style Me Pretty; Row 11: Christina Szczupak via Heart Love Weddings (left); Jess + Nate Studios/Kirkbrides via Style Me Pretty (right); Row 12: Full Scale Events; Row 13: Jules Morgan on SBB (left); Mastin Studio via Apple Brides (right); Row 14: Ana Souza via Vestida de Noiva; Row 15: Lauren Kriedemann/Let’s Get Lavish on SBB.

Romantic and chic, Chelsea and Lance’s wedding at Healdsburg’s Chalk Hill Estate & Winery is magical! Chelsea is stunning in a mermaid-style Vera Wang gown (we love her loose, relaxed waves styled by Sherrie Long), complemented by a lush, fluffy blush bouquet from Maria Philbin Floral Design. Maria transformed the ballroom of the winery for the elegant reception, featuring blush florals, gold chivari chairs, and a centerpiece cake from Moustache Baked Goods to accompany the special groom’s cake table—a surprise for Lance from Chelsea—honoring Lance’s military service. We are in love with each and every image from Matt Edge Photography!Via

Photography – Matt Edge Photography | Venue – Chalk Hill Estate & Winery | Floral – Maria Philbin Floral Design | Wedding Planning and Event Design – CNC Designs | Day-of Coordination – Amy Thumhart | Stationery and Calligraphy – Cheree Berry Paper | Favors – Patisserie Angelica | Videography – Reel Eyes Media | Bakery – Moustache Baked Goods | Rentals – Classic Party Rentals | Linens – Wine Country Party & Events | Rentals – Encore Events Rentals | Musicians – Lawrence Strings Group | DJ – DJ Rod Green | Transportation – Nationwide Limousine Service | Hair Stylist – Sherrie Long | Gown and Veil – Vera Wang Bridal | Bride’s Shoes – Giuseppe Zanotti | Suit and Tie – Canali Suit | Groom’s Shoes – Gravati | Beverages – Best Beverage Catering