The new Martha Stewart Weddings is out and has a beautiful feature on the colour combination of fuchsia and taupe.

The taupe really makes the fuchsia pop, but it’s a little softer on the eye than fuchsia paired with white. The warm undertones give a cosy feel, but can be made cooler if paired with the right colour.

Taupe is such a lovely neutral colour that it can really work with any colour scheme

Bolds and Brights

• Tangerine green
• Lime green
• Cherry red
• Aqua
• Purple

Modern Moody

• Gunmetal gray
• Black
• Chocolate Brown
• Silver
• Teal

Soft and sweet

• White
• Pale green
• Pale yellow
• Pale Pink
• Pale Blue

Images courtesy of Martha Stewart

Image courtesy of Real Weddings Magazine

There is a beautiful wedding in the latest edition of Real Weddings where the bride put each table’s guest list into a different silver frame and hung them together on a wall. The best part about silver frames is that they can be reused in your home or given as gifts- they’re a classic! (Check out the latest issue of Real Weddings for more on the wedding)

Ikea has masses of cheap photo frames which would be perfect for a wedding.

Ikea Guld Bredavik Frame, Ikea Glana Frame, Ikea Ribba Frame, Ikea Snajsig Frame

The use of frames at a wedding doesn’t have to be limited to directing guests to their tables. They could hold wedding photos of family members, photos of those who have passed away, table numbers, signs for your candy buffet/photo booth/special touches and could even hold menus. Small ones could act as place card holders- all different shapes and sizes could add a shabby chic feel to the tables.

After launching her new website Vera Wang on Weddings which showcases registry items, online shopping (alas only for USA brides) and soon inspiration and fashion. Vera is heading into the blogosphere, becoming Brides.com Wedded Bits first ever guest blogger!

From the 23rd to 27th of June, Vera will take to the blog and explore everything wedding from picking your veil to honeymoon advice.

Check out Vera Wang on Weddings here and check out her first blog posts here on Wedded Bits

I think every polka dot wedding deserves a post of it’s very own! I spotted these pics by photographer Lara Swanson who captures non traditional weddings, unions and portraits!

The couple, Mackie & Brit started out with this monogram (love the subtle polka dot border) designed by Creative Montage

Then Lara posted the first photos of the details they created..

Sweet pew signs and polka dot tissue pouches

This is the photo that stole my heart- a sweet polka dot ring cushion (and yummy pink flowers!)

Lara is going to be posting more details shots soon on her blog and you can view Brit & Mackie’s sneak peek slideshow here

I also found these polka dot shoes (great for a wedding) captured by Renee Broughton from the wedding of Adelaide & Yuancheng

Vane at Brooklyn Bride has just featured the sweetest polka dot wedding of Lauren and Rob on her blog

Check out her entry for all the details here

Have you spotted any polka dot weddings recently? Let me know at tips (at) polkadobride.com Remember to remove the brackets!

I feel like I can smell lemons today- the fresh smell of lemon custard cooking on the stove. Which of course, brings me to weddings. The yummy, bright lemon yellow colour can be such a gorgeous addition to your wedding colour palette.

Lemon Centrepiece from theknot

A bowl of lemons, or lemons pulled together in the centre of the table make a fabulous centrepiece. They give off a fresh citrus smell and the no fuss factor creates a bold look.

Such sweet yellow bridesmaids from J.Crew (dear J.Crew, please bring this range to Australia!)

Yellow on bridesmaids is so summery- some beautiful white flowers or green orchids tied with green ribbon would really make these pop! Winter brides can team them with a bright citrus orange or even chocolate brown. For an understated look- black and white with yellow is a stunning combination!!

Photos from theknot.com

Love the use of lemons with green! Lemons used as a placecards is cheap and cheery!

Yellow Calla Lillies and boutonnieres from theknot.com

Yellow flowers- often calla lilies, orchids, roses, tulips and gerberas suit any season and are such a beautiful vibrant addition to a wedding.