Inspiration is in the air this month! One stunning wedding after another has us swimming in pretty, and we couldn't be happier about it. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the weddings we have designed over many months unfold in front of our eyes. Take a scroll to see a few trends we are absolutely loving this summer.

Colour (and LOTS of it!)
Colour has been making a comeback for awhile but neutral weddings with monochromatic themes are still all the rage, so nothing makes us happier than couples who want to go full blown colour. It's so much fun and a such a treat for the eyes.

Source: French Kiss Events

Source: Inspiredbythis.com

Circle Installations
Who said backdrops have to be square?! We are obsessed with these decorative hoop installations that make any space pop.

Source: Brides.com

Source: Mywedding.com

Marble Decor
A few of our brides are using some marble accents in their decor this season, which we absolute love! It's such a subtle yet classy element to add another unique layer to your wedding design. 

Source: Modernwedding.com

Source: Magnoliarouge.com

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Oh hey there July!! Aren't you looking fabulous so far?! One of our absolute favourite months because it means sun, shorts, and so many gorgeous summer weddings! We have already done some stunner weddings so far that we can't wait to share with you on the blog... In the meantime, here are some of our summer favourites!

Summer Staple

Barb: Shirt Dress

Laura: Plain White Tee

Paula: High-waisted Shorts

Must See Movie of the Month

Barb: Beatriz at Dinner

Laura: Baby Driver

Paula: Dunkirk

Ice Cream Flavour of Choice

Barb: Moose Tracks

Laura: Mint Chocolate Chip

Paula: Cookie Dough

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We could not be happier to be jumping full swing into the summer season! Which means strappy sandals, beachy dresses, and floppy hats! But it also means we are loving the al fresco dining vibes! Aka a wedding season full of outdoor dining, farm to table menus, and eclectic decor. All of which are reflected in our currently inspired by items below. Take a scroll to see what we are drawn to at the moment.

Aztec Patterns
We are absolutely loving this bold and playful look lately. Aztec patterns are a great way to play with shapes and pops of colours to make your table settings look anything but boring!

Source: Burnetts Boards / Photography: Tyler Rye Photography

Source: Junebug Weddings / Photography:  Geoff Duncan Photography

Playful Napkin Folds
We have been experimenting with our napkin folds at events lately, and have been adoring the results! You don't even need to "fold" napkins, try tying them in a knot or rolling them into a cylinder.

Source: Crate & Barrel Blog

Source: Apartment34

Abstract Cakes
Why not think about your wedding cake as a piece of art?! These totally unique and fun abstract style cakes are definitely catching our eye lately. A delicious masterpiece!

Cake by: Nevie-Pie Cakes / Photography: Ellie Gillard Photography

Cake by: Jessica Cooper Photography / Photography by:  Nutmeg Cake Design

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HELLO JUNE!! We couldn't be happier to see you, and can't wait for all the fun that is lying ahead!  The FKE wedding season gets officially underway this month, and we also have a birthday in the office to celebrate (we're talking about you Laura!).  And with the summer weather here, and the shorts & dresses pulled out of the back of the closet, we are ready to tackle this month with gusto!  What are your plans for June?  Anything exciting on the horizon?  We'd love to hear, so leave us a note in the comments.  And as per usual, here are some of things that are currently on our minds as of late...

Warm Weather Thirst Quencher: 

Barb: Iced Latte

Laura: Grapefruit Perrier

Paula: Berry Lemonade

Current Netflix Binge: 

Barb: Prison Break

Laura: The Office

Paula: Grace & Frankie

Summer Road Trip Destination

Barb: Salt Spring Island

Laura: Tofino

Paula: Sunshine Coast

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May has finally arrived and we have the first weddings of the season upon us (fingers crossed for good weather please)! We have also been organizing the Spring Wedding Industry Meet-up to get together with other local vendors and have a little party ourselves before we are in the full swing of things! Take a scroll to see what is currently inspiring us over here in the FKE office!

Urban Venues
We are loving the newest venues in Victoria like the Fort Common and The 4o7 make us feel like we are in New York and having the coolest rooftop party.

Source: Offbeat + Inspired

Source: Style Me Pretty / Photography: Amber Gress

Summery Cocktails
Patio season is so close it has been teasing us with the occasional beautiful summery day, and that means refreshing and fruity cocktails (hopefully by the pitcher)!

Kombucha Mojitos / Source: Half Baked Harvest

Strawberry Thyme Lillet Spritzers / Source: What's Gaby Cooking

Backdrop Installations
These days we are all about bigger is better when it come to signage and backdrops! It is such a great way to create a visually stunning piece of decor that can be used for a framing the ceremony, seating charts, or just a perfect photo-op for your guests.

Source: Style Me Pretty / Photography : Heather Curiel

Source: Style Me Pretty

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Wedding season has finally arrived! We are in full throttle over here at the office preparing for the upcoming weddings. Barb is also starting a new custom home build (which means the FKE office is moving too! See more about that here), Laura is starting home renovations, and Paula is busy with a bunch of upcoming Heyday weddings! 

Spring Staple:

Barb: Ray-bans

Paula: Denim Jacket

Laura: White Keds

What We're Listening To:

Barb: "The Search for Everything" by John Mayer

Paula: "Divide" by Ed Sheeran

Laura: Serial, Season 1

Current Life Distraction:

Barb: Home Build

Paula: Vacation Planning

Laura: Paint Colours

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Us here at the FKE Team team have been doing quite a bit of Spring shopping lately (oops!). Lots of fun trends and new arrivals in the fashion world has inspired us to do a fashion-focused Currently Inspired by! Scroll down for our three favourite trends at the moment.

Fun Groomsmen Ties
Guys should be able to have fun with fashion too! We are absolutely loving these quirky patterned ties. The Tie Bar is our go-to place for all things groomsmen.

Source: Style Me Pretty / Photography: Katie Grant Photography

Source: Green Wedding Shoes / Photography: David Matthew Fiser

Poppy Red
There is no colour more fun and sassy than bright poppy red! We have to say we got our inspo from Club Monaco which is currently rocking this colour hard. Splashes of poppy red are perfect way to make an outfit pop.

Source: Magnolia Rouge Photography: Nicole Berrett Photography

Source: Club Monaco

Bridesmaid Jumpsuits
A super fun twist on the traditional bridesmaid dress. One of our fashion forward brides is decking out her bridesmaid in a jump suit and we can't wait to see it come together. 

Source: JLM Couture

Source: BHLDN Weddings

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Photo by: AMERIS

For the past 3 years, we have had a tradition of spending the Easter weekend with friends (as seen here and here).  It is always perfectly timed right before the craziness of wedding season begins, and I love having a Spring trip to look forward to throughout the winter.  This year, we are hitting the road and heading to the Okanagan (aka. Canadian wine country).  It's an area I haven't spent a lot of time in, and I am so, so SO excited to take a few days to relax and explore it.  I will be sure to document a lot of our trip on Instagram Stories, so be sure to follow along here.  I will also be putting together a travel guide post after our trip, rounding up our favourite wineries and activities, so keep your eyes peel for that!  

Now, it is about a 4.5 hour drive (post-ferry) to the Okanagan from Victoria, and we will be attempting this drive with 4 adults & 2 dogs (1 being a puppy) all in the same car.  To say that the drive is going to be an adventure, is a bit of an understatement, but I have prepared a hilarious playlist for the occasion, and I couldn't be more excited!  Due to a lack of space, we will be all packing light, but I've rounded up below a few of the items that I will definitely be bringing along...  I hope that everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend, and that you get to take some time to recharge and get ready for what will be, an amazing summer!

1. - 4. Winery outfit essentials: Striped Top, Jean Jacket, White Jeans & Black Flats.  5. Notebook to journal our favourite wines & spots.  6. Flirty spring dress for a dinner out.  7. S'well water bottle, because hydrating is important.  8.  Book for the road!

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Spring has finally sprung in Victoria, and we are keeping super busy these days, as wedding season is just around the corner.  Lots of exciting things are brewing, and we have a very BIG move happening soon (more to come on that soon), so spring cleaning is a bit of an understatement.  To celebrate the start of a new month (hello April!), here's a peak into some of the office chatter that's been around these parts as of late...

Our Favourite Wedding Movies of All Time:

Barb: Father of the Bride

Paula: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Laura: Bridesmaids

Current Spring Fashion Trend We are Loving:

Barb: Embroidered Tops

Paula: Clogs

Laura: Seaside Stripes

Our Current Reads:

Barb: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us

Paula: The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo

Laura: A Man Called Ove

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I don't know about you guys, but I love a good cocktail. Nick & I have been serious cocktail lovers for years now, and even ensured that at our own wedding, the cocktails got as much attention as the rest of the decor (proof: here).  So when Cahoots, a "small-batch" simple syrup company based out of Vancouver, got in touch with us, we jumped at the chance to try out their products!  

I love that all of their syrups can be used to instantly elevate a drink, and when used while hosting (either at your home or large scale event), help to avoid all the mess & extra work that is normally involved when mixing drinks. Their site has a ton of fun cocktail recipes, with some of my favourite being the Lavender Gin Sour and the Aged Rum Old Fashioned.

One of the recipes that they sent over to us was the Cahoots Lavender Mojito.  Nothing sounded more refreshing, and so we did the tough task of trying it out....tough day at the office, right?! lol!  And I swear I'm not lying when I say that for this particular round, the drinks were made sans liquor.

Cahoots Lavender Mojito

2oz White Rum
3/4oz Cahoots Lavender
Half Lemon
Handful of Mint
Soda
Crushed Ice

Slice lemon into quarters and muddle in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients with a small handful of crushed ice and shake gently just to incorporate. Pour ingredients into a double highball glass, fill with crushed ice, top with soda and garnish with a mint bouquet and/or lavender flower.

The cocktail itself was incredibly easy to make!  The Lavender Simple Syrup added a lovely light sweetness to the drink, and I completely devoured it (#noregrets).  Such a great way to elevate the average Mojito, and definitely a drink that we will be making regularly around here!  

So often at weddings, couples chose to offer signature drinks, and I honestly love how easy these syrups make that (and the bottles would definitely elevate the styling of the bar! lol!).  Thank you so much Cahoots, for introducing us to your products, and we highly recommend hoping over to their site to see where you can buy some yourself.  

Cheers!

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