Five Tips for Designing a Vintage Tuscany Themed Wedding

Have you ever dreamed of having a Tuscan themed wedding in the Tuscany countryside but don’t have the resources to travel all the way to Italy?  Well, you don’t have to travel half way around the world to make your dream wedding a reality.  Here in California there are so many great wineries complete with rolling hills and sunset views that you can have your wedding at and the great thing is you do not need a passport!

The following are six tips to help you get started in creating a Tuscan vintage themed wedding:

  1. For us here at Inspirations by Gina when we think of the word vintage it makes us think of soft lace, beautiful details and rustic abandonment.  Also, we envision Tuscany with rolling hills, wine barrels, Italian cypresses and sunflowers.  When creating your Tuscan vintage theme, make sure that you mix earthy rough elements with softer fabrics and vintage pieces so that your wedding doesn’t look like a bad garage sale.
  2. Pick venue a that has an Old World vibe to it; it can be a winery, a hotel that is near a vineyard or even a private estate.
  3. Don’t overdo it with florals. Remember to have balance and that your venue’s landscape will probably speak for itself in terms of beauty so why over compensate?
  4. When you are figuring out how to decorate for your wedding, you don’t need a whole lot to get the look you want. Every detail doesn’t have to match exactly; it’s called mismatch perfection! You want to pair your décor with the surroundings.  Try pairing your tables with flowy fabrics and mix them with materials such as rustic wood, metal and/or brick to have contrast and texture.  Too much of a good thing makes everything look overdone and harsh.
  5. Pick a range of colors and don’t feel like you have to choose a maximum of three colors. Look at what the venue offers both interior and exterior, you will be surprised by what inspires you. Don’t be afraid to experiment.  You will know what is right when you see it.

 

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Rentals by Botanica Events and All About Events, Venue Villa San Juliette Winery, Floral Design by Noonan’s Wine Country Designs, Photo by Cameron Ingalls Photography

 

 

 

Abundance and Balance – How to Juggle It All

This has been a crazy and productive year with everything happening here at Inspirations by Gina. We are definitely having an “abundant” season and are thankful for all the opportunities and challenges that have come our way for 2016 and beyond.

Between juggling weddings, corporate events, parties and being director for the Association of Bridal Consultants Sacramento Local Networking Group AND planning my own wedding, it is really about creating balance and reminding myself to take time out from my super busy schedule. I always remember to breathe, relax, be thankful for the abundance and take in the beauty and flaws that the universe provides to me. It’s really about connecting with something bigger than myself and knowing that it will all come together the way it is supposed to be.

Inspirations by Gina aka Team Gina aka Team Fabulous is going to go through some fabulous changes. I am excited about them and I know that you will be excited at the direction we will be taking you! There will be so many new things to offer each and every one of you and my team and I look forward to the launch of each every thing we bring your way!

But getting back to juggling. My question for you is this – How do you juggle your life? What do you do to maintain balance? How do you HANDLE abundance? I’m interested in knowing how you do. Please comment and let me know.

Have a fabulous week and I hope that you set aside time to spend it with what or who you love. Remember, it is always about balance and abundance.

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