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Yesterday, my colleagues at work surprised me with a lovely baby shower, that just made my heart melt.  I won’t go into too much detail, as we’ve got some more inspiration boards to day dream in, but I will say that my good friend and maestro of baked goods, Glenn of Glenn the Baker, designed a charming little baby shower cake number inspired by Marie Antoinette.  Will show you pictures as soon as I get my hands on them.  It certainly wasn’t a bad way to end a Monday.

Today, we’re turning a chapter to Hebrew tradition, by way of gold harvest, grey accents and the pale blue bliss.  I’m talking about the Jewish Harvest Festival of Sukkot (or “Succoth”), one of the overlooked and lesser known holidays among non-jewish communities.  This seven day event follows Yom Kippur,  and begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (usually September or October).  Succoth revolves around holy prayers, family-shared meals, and celebrating the spirit of harvest in a Sukkah – an outdoor tent/ shed with a kosher grain roof thatching.  I also read that it’s quite normal for modern Sukkahs to be covered in Blue and Gold Fabric.  Cha Ching!!!!

Inspiration: The Sukkah

(Above: Sukkot Image from here)

Dream Palette# 44: THE SPIRIT OF SUKKOT HARVEST

(Something Sukkot, Something Blue)

Colors: Blue, Pale Blue, Gold and Grey

(All Images ©.  Grey Sukkah Interior by Colin; Woman in white by Suresh Natarajan for Vogue Monsoon; Blue Bouquet form Martha Stewart; Golden Pear By Hello Lucky from 100 Layer Cake; Blue petals by MGMart; Gold wall hangings via here; Gold Hebrew band via here; Plate setting from Martha Stewart Living; Cake via Ashley Bride Guide; Blue Gown by Valentino via This is Glamorous; Beaded Purse by Mary Frances; Grey candle fixtures by Smith & Hawken via RedBook; Blue sign photo by Benjamin Dell via Once Wed; Groom with Yamaka by Funktytown Photography )

Wedding Tradition Ideas:

I think incorporating a Sukkah into your rustic outdoor fall reception would make for a charming and delightful Jewish wedding touch.  Still celebrates the outdoors, as well as tradition.  Plus, there’s tons of style options that you could adopt for the decor.  Here are some more links to learn more about the Festival of Tabernacles (more commonly known as Succoth), as well as more Jewish wedding traditions.

Guide to Sukkot

Guide to Jewish Wedding Tradition

Traditional Sukkot

Spicyhugs,

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