There is no denying that adding burlap to basically anything makes it cool. Come on, you can’t deny that the earthy, soulful look of burlap married to the elegance of candles and flowers doesn’t get you going every time. Well, it gets us going … going right down the aisle, because believe you me, this textured addition has been hitting wedding home runs like you wouldn’t believe. And once again, we at Yoj believe there are a myriad of ways you can incorporate burlap into your nuptials … by pairing it with a hint of mint.

CAKE

Adding a punch of color to that delicious treat is just what the confectioner ordered! Burlap table cloth, mint green icing … BOOM … you’ve got a look that is so completely amazing, your guests will be talking for years after that top tier is devoured. Ahh … its such a brilliant idea, because today cakes have become such a focus of creative inspiration in weddings. Here is an area of wedding style where you can really start having some fun, start getting creative, and start drooling!

TABLESCAPES

To be honest, it really doesn’t matter if you’re having a sit down dinner at your wedding or not, because the tabelscapes that highlight the day are more like works of art than actual functioning vestiges. And do you see what we mean by burlap and candlelight … ah, romance. This material carries this quality that’s quite tricky but really genius. Yes it is indeed heavy, but it is also slightly transparent. Do you know what this means? Of course you do! It means multiple uses in multiple seasons! It is the decorator’s saving grace and go-to accouterment!

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

Well, duh, this is one of our favorite ways to incorporate the mint green of your day! Putting your girls in a color is a great way to make them stand out. After all, you’ve chosen these special ladies to stand up there with you while you say your “I dos,” they deserve to feel a little special wouldn’t you say?! Yes, we did consider wrapping them up in burlap … but the mint is so much less itchy!

Now, let’s show you how Yoj does it. One mint and burlap wedding, coming right up!

Incorporating an Oak tree in the Lowcountry in your decor is a now brainer!

Aren’t you seeing how the green hues make the burlap pop? Or is it vise versa? Quite frankly, when it looks this good, we don’t care!

This mossy addition is such a great tie-in to the heavy nature of the burlap, and a great counterbalance to the softness of the candles. How great is it to use Charlestonian nature in decor? Pretty freakin’ great.

Cake. Enough said.

The birch-style vase is such a stellar piece paired with the burlap, and using the florals to make a color (or minty) statement is a all around winner.

Using darker woods to break up the fabric usage of the burlap is a great idea, and it still provides an awesome canvas to showcase those minty hues.

This is a pretty inspired way of using the fabric if we do say so ourselves.

They look pretty happy … our best guess is because they did their wedding in mint and burlap.

Kidding!

Kind of.

We love lounge areas, and wedding wire thought one in particular was perfect for the latest blog.

Weddding Wire, Bridal Buds, Wedding Aces, Martha Stewart Weddings

So a few months ago, we were with one of our beautiful brides in Belle Couture for a fitting. Sarah Black mentioned how so many of her clients had so many little questions. Naturally, we wanted to help!

The M’Aidez Soiree is a great way for you to stop by and sample some treats, dresses, and planners with no stress or formality.

This coming Soiree includes desserts from Molly Lawson of D’lish, free advice from us (you know we’re full of opinions), florals from Wildflower, Lella Foster’s gorgeous baubles and the latest and greatest of Sarah’s lines in Belle. Not to mention, some other vendor pals will be dropping by with some samples and portfolios to check out.

What better way to wash away a long Thursday than cocktails and some girl time?!