8 ways to add yellow to your wedding

To me, yellow means the arrival of summer and a yellow wedding is the perfect way to capture the season. Use it on its own for a bold statement or pair it with either a navy or pink and you’ll surely set a memorable tone to the event.

Yellow flowers  |  yellow cupcakes   |  yellow cutlery  |  yellow shoes  |  yellow candies  |  yellow tablecloth  |  yellow drinks |  yellow straws

by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built 

10 modern veil ideas

My little sister recently got engaged and as the dutiful big sister, I’ve taken it upon myself to give her all ideas. You’re welcome! She’s already chosen a lovely gown and I think a unique veil would be the perfect accessory. This is coming from somebody who does not usually like veils! The wedding ensemble these days has become a bit more relaxed in some ways so the veil really brings it back home for me. Some of these veil ideas touch on retro or antique influences, but with a shorter length, a fun color, or an additional accessory, they take on a more modern vibe.

Clockwise from top left: flower cropped veil, short full veil, veil with flower, retro cropped veil, band, green veil, cropped netting veil, short romantic veil, mid-full veil, bridesmaids veils

by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built 

Flowers for the aisle

The aisle is a perfect place to make a statement about the feel of your wedding. If you’re looking to really make a statement about your modern wedding, here are a few things to try to make your unique.

1. (top left) Use petals to make a design lining the aisle. Use different colors to create patterns.

2. (top right) These floral balls are a perfect way to be modern yet romantic. They’re the perfect amount of fun!

3. (bottom left) Sweet and simple bouquets tied to the chairs made with unusual and minimal flowers create a perfect modern statement.

4. (bottom right) Line the aisles with masses of flowers for decadent yet clean look.

by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built 

Headpiece inspirations for your modern wedding

I’ve had headpieces on my mind lately (see why) and I can’t help but think that a wedding is the perfect excuse to glam up your head. If I were to get married over again, I’d definitely go wild and crazy with the head gear. These are some of my favorite inspiration looks for creating a wedding headpiece. They’re not necessarily bridal, but could definitely be used as such.

by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built 

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DIY: Make a custom envelope liner

A simple way to add immediate pizzazz to your invitation suite is the envelope liner. It’s quick, easy and here, it’s FREE! Just download the templates here and use the steps below to create a unique wedding surprise for your invitees.

Supplies: Paper cutter or scissors, templates (download here: envelope liners), double-sided stick tape or glue stick, envelopes

Step 1: Print off your template pattern

Step 2: Cut off the white edges.

Step 3: Measure the size of your envelope and cut about 1/16″ smaller to the shape. You don’t need to go all the way down to the bottom as that will just add extra bulk.

Step 4: Put down the tape and secure the liner to the tape.

Step 5: Crease the liner to the crease of the envelope.

Voila! You’re done! It’s so easy and perfect for making a great impression!

DIY and photography by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built