b & w

Black and white – they are two colors on opposite ends of the color spectrum, but together they are bold, classic and yet modern, vintage and elegant. One can never go wrong with a black and white cake…it’s a timeless choice. Delectably delicious. 

For you Colorado brides, we have a fantastic cake designer in town, Rachael Teufel, owner and cake designer of Intricate Icings Cake Design. She, too, has designed some beautiful black and white cakes for her clients.

Rachael designed my friend Shannon’s gorgeous 6-tier cake for her wedding this summer and my sister’s stunning all-white cake. With over 10 years experience, she’s done it all and her cakes {unique pieces of art} will inspire you. I have to say, her cupcakes and almond-flavored cake balls are absolutely delicious too!

{images via Lovella Bridal, Kate Miller Events, Wedding Cakes Pictures, Brides, Real Simple, Intricate Icings Cake Design}

o is for orange

It’s wedding week here at Tutto Bella. We love weddings and we’re in the midst of wedding season {personally and professionally}, so this week is dedicated to all-things weddings.

Cheers to Happily Ever After…

First, the bold and beautiful ORANGE at weddings. If you’re a citrus gal {or guy}, you can find ways to incorporate it in everything for your wedding day.

Decor
This unique sculptural grid at this reception table displayed orange ‘Milva’ Equadorian roses, bleached Mitsumata branches, white hydrangea and fresh oranges, along with a logo with the couple’s monogram and a horseshoe mounted on tangerine fabric. This is one gorgeous contemporary piece.

Place cards
These are such fun place cards and the color combination of the orange and blue and white stripes is so striking together.

Bouquets
I love these modern bouquets and the different shades of orange in contract with the grey dresses, and the orange fruit is perfectly placed.

Centerpiece
The gorgeous arrangements below greeted guests at The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado for the wedding of Andrea and Robert Callagy. This gorgeous, mountain wedding, coordinated by Meg Stepanek of Gemini Event Planning and photographed by the talented Liz Banfield, was featured in Town and Country Weddings magazine, 2004. 

Floral designer Judy Stevenson used flowers to reflect the hues of the Rockies with blossoms in rich reds, oranges and browns set off by crisp white orchids. I love the eye-catching tall cylinder and coordinating small vase filled with clementines topped with flowers. 

Food & Drink
Incorporate a little orange zest into your cocktails and dessert for that extra special taste of refreshing citrus.

{images via Hostess with the Mostess, Ruffled Blog, Liz Banfield, The Knot, Polyvore }

Rainbow Party Ideas

I had several inspirations for this post today – the rainy weather today, listening to Josh Groban and Patti LaBelle sing Somewhere over the Rainbow on Oprah’s Finale show of surprises and my craving for colorful cupcakes.

It doesn’t need to be St. Patrick’s day everyday (although my hubby would like it to be) for a rainbow celebration – you can plan a fun rainbow birthday party for your kids, bring the color inspiration into your wedding palette, use as home decor or surprise your family on a cold winter (or warm summer) day with a colorful breakfast. Now just hoping you find that pot of gold at the end of your rainbow.  

{images via…rainbow pancakes: I am mommy, cupcake stands: Chica and Jo, rainbow cake: Bump Smitten, flower arrangement: One Charming Party,  cupcakes: Hoosier Homemade, rainbow soda station: Project Wedding, rainbow straws: Cupcake Social, winter floral blast: Cori Cook Floral Design, hunter rain boots: Those Alaskan girls, rainbow table skirt: Mon Tresor Blog, rainbow wreath: Pinterest, rainbow poms: Fowl Single File Blog, rainbow balloon arch: The Party Dress}

very pretty in pink

Today is the beginning of Wedding Wednesdays!

To kick it off, I want to share this beautiful wedding color palette for all you engaged (or soon-to-be engaged) ladies out there.

I am getting married in just a few months and these elegant wedding photos (almost) made me want to switch up my colors! Only one problem: My fiance definitely isn’t one to approve of a pink wedding…Let’s just say that if I were doing a pink wedding, I would go with this look. Definitely.

Light pink, ivory, taupe and splashes of peach, lavender and other organic tones. These colors make a lovely color palette for a wedding. They are so soft and romantic. I am so in love with this look.

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Until next week …

{images via: peonies, top left: weheartit.com, pink champagne drink: lunaandchloeweddings.com, lace invite: idoinspiration.blogspot.com, cake: weddings101.net, chandelier, pretty bride, pink bridesmaid dresses and bride: stylemepretty.com, shoes: cori cook floral design}