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Diptyque Rose Duet Candle $65

Dogeared Gold Heart Earrings $40

Lily Pulitzer Charter Sweater $148

Coach Interlocking Heart Valet Keychain $58

Sugar Paper Card Set $30

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Color of 2013: Emerald

Pantone recently announced that the 2013 color of the year will be one of my personal favorites: emerald green!

In fact, emerald green was the accent color of my own wedding, which I particularly loved in our wedding cake design (by Alliance Bakery):

Some other ideas:

Chic Vintage Brides

J. Crew Mirabelle bridesmaid dress

Kate Spade small studs

Fragrant Design

How would you use this rich jewel tone?

Art Deco Jewels

I've always been a little obsessed with Art Deco anything: decor, fashion, and especially jewelry. In fact, when I got engaged, my husband proposed with a vintage 1927 deco diamond and sapphire ring! He knows me so well...

Anyway, a little touch of deco adds a glamorous and sophisticated touch to your wedding style. I love, especially, how it can add a bit of structure to a more ethereal look, or just complete an all-out vintage one. Some ideas:

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Big Day Baubles

Besides the obvious jewelry (your rings!), you'll probably want a little more sparkle elsewhere as well. Of course, how much is up to you and your personal style, as well as how embellished your dress is. There's a fine line between looking too bare and blinding your guests with bling as you march down the aisle!

Some recent finds that I think would work nicely on just about any bride...

For a modern, artsy look:

Alexis Bittar Crystal Tear Earrings

 For a simpler dress that needs some statement-making accessories:

BHLDN Reflecting Pools Necklace

For a dress that drapes and gathers, and needs a pin to pull it all together:

Givenchy "Femme" Brooch

For subtle sparkle on the lobes:

J.Crew Crystal Starlet Earrings

For a nod to the '20s:

Lulu Frost Silver Tone Drift Cuff

Spring 2013 Wedding Trends: Minty Green

As we wind down the summer season (sadness!), it's time to look ahead to the coming year. Spring, 2013, to be precise! Over the coming weeks, we'll highlight a few trends we are forecasting as opportunities for wedding planning inspiration.

First up? The color mint green. Not a vibrant shade of mint, however. More like this - Pantone's Hint of Mint:

Envision it with some romantic blush tones (dusty peaches, roses, blues) or with something more lively, like lemon. It would be fantastic as an accent, such as in statement necklaces for your bridesmaids:

House of Harlow pyramid necklace

Or as the foundation for your table decor:

Society Bride

Or, more subtly, on your invites:

Courtney Callahan Paper