Fri-Style Friday is off to an inspirational start. I was so excited to wake up to the announcement of Obama’s award of the Nobel Peace Prize. Woohoo!
Today’s wedding dream palette inspiration comes from Bedouin Culture, an over 1500-year old middle eastern culture, primarily rooted in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. This evocative way of nomadic life conjures up stories of shifting sands, flowing robes, dessert tents, exotic rugs and herds of camel.
But let’s be honest, in this day and age, who’s got a camel hanging around, or a sahara desert in their backyard (unless you’re fortunate enough to reside in north Africa or the neighboring sub-Saharan)? For the Bride who’s dedicated to infusing Bedouin Style into her 21st century wedding, what’s a gal to do?
Inspiration: Desert Nomads
(Above: Source)
Dream Palette #23- SOMETHING BEDOUIN, SOMETHING BLUE
Colors: Cobalt, Ocean Blue, Sand Gray and White
(ABOVE: Bride in Street photo by Singapore Proposal; Blue/Gray Vanity Table by Zara Home; Blue Hijab by Flickr; White Staircase and shell plate setting by Zara Home; Nomadic Art from The Met; White/Gray Wood plank photo by Laurie Frankel; Hershey’s kiss/Ring photo by © Agnes Lopez Photography; Blue glass jar photo by Oberazzi; Belly Dancer photo by Adira; Dessert Photo by Marco Simoni; White Tent reception photo by Amanda Tedeschi; Blue Pillow Display by Dar Bibine; White fringe earrings by I Heart Norwegian Wood; Milk/Sand jar Photo by Zara Home; Jewelry photo by Amaro; dessert photo by Laurie Frankel; Hanging shoe photo by Sandra Lane; Beverage dispenser photo by Scarlett Alley; Blue Bridesmaid’s Gown by Basil Soda.)
Challenge? How do you design a modern Arabic/ Bedouin-inspired wedding without renting the Sahara.
How you do it? 1) Pick a solid color scheme and stick to it. 2) Find accents that speak to Bedouin culture – Pillows, rugs, family style dining, etc. 3) Use light/flowing fabrics – chiffon, cotton, tents, veils, lace. 4) Mix simple big ticket items with intricate detailing (Midde eastern-inspired gems & make up.) 5) If you can’t afford a destination wedding, you can still accomplish the same nomadic look with an isolated tent set up, or a local national park, or outdoor urban loft space. 6) Entertainment can include live belly dancing. 7) Instead of a sit-down dinner, incorporate tapas-style Middle Eastern menu and desserts.
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Hi there! I just found your blog and was absolutely thrilled! What an amazing idea and you have some awesome ideas, not to mention, photos. We’d love to exchange blogroll links with you!
THis is so exciting. thanks for the post. Can’t wait to see more.
oh beautiful,
i had a similar idea for my newest inspiratin board on my other blog (http://creativelounge.tumblr.com/)
(i am already looking forward to your vendor j’adore list!!!!)
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