the colours to a wedding

ever wonder how to define the colours to one's wedding? is it the favourite colour(s) of the wedding couple? is it the season (i.e. spring, summer, autumn or winter)? or is it the trend of that period (dictated by the fashion walkway)?

maybe the answer is a little combination of every answer to the above questions. whether that's the answer or not, i will leave it for the brides and grooms to mull over (;

another happy find over my daily blog-surf is snippet & ink daily wedding inspiration. what i really like about it is the author's vivid titles to each inspiration boards. try guessing the colours to the inspiration board by just looking at the titles and see if you visualize the same colours as the author.

furthermore, the author's emotive take on colour theme shows that the play of colours provides character and elements to the wedding. for each inspiration board, moods were elicited from the choice of photos and colours.

some of my personal favourites are...

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don't you love these colour palettes? rather than just using the conventional white and ivory, these colour palettes show how strong colours or the play of a variation of several colours can create the perfect concoction for a fun wedding theme. (: the personalities from these colours will surely make the wedding a memorable one.

once again, all inspiration boards credit to snippet & ink daily wedding inspiration.

say it with me... ribbons!

many many many types of ribbons. how do you choose?
take a look at some of the various classifications :)

if you want something pure glamourous with literal bling-bling... go for metallic ribbon

do not be mistaken, metallic ribbons are cloth ribbons. you are still able to make a bow with them. however, they tend to be stiffer due to the metallic threads used. these ribbons has the closest colour to the real gold and silver. gold or silver satin/organza ribbons usually capture the shade but still fail to create the shine (hence being misunderstood as brown or grey) .

satin is one of the popular and common type of cloth ribbons used. satin weaves tend to have a luster due to its smooth surface. depending on the materials used for the weave, the luster will differ. satin ribbon has always been a classic choice for wedding. its opacity provides emphasis to the decoration or floral arrangement.

organza is a transparent cloth ribbon. as such this ribbon is often added to decoration or arrangement to create a softer appearance. the sheer of the ribbon allows organza to provide colours to crafts yet not too much contrast.

grosgrain is gaining popularity as a choice for wedding or corporate gifts due to its luxe texture. there's a sense of grandeur attached to the ribbon. due to its weave, it tends to be thicker as compared to satin. in addition, the ribbed texture makes the ribbon stiffer.

there are still many types of ribbon. if you can name a fabric, most probably it has been woven into ribbon before. so the list of type of ribbons... really never ends (:

isn't it wonderful to surround yourself with ribbons?

woven delights

thought those snapshots were it? there are more! feast your eyes on them.

there's always something delicate about woven ribbon. the intricate designs with the extra texture of embroidery on the ribbon just provides an additional charm to the craft it is used on.

fancy snapshots

pardon our absence. we were busy with these...

fancy, aren't they? dress gift or craft with them to jazz up the boring plain wraps. (:

what are we to do without colours and prints?

a little change

i changed the banner. like it?

updated the site with some links i often visit. the list goes on. the links are good source for ideas - i simply adore them... if you feel uninspired, visit them for some ideas. else, they make good read with all the beautiful things on them.

craft it: tissue pom-poms

i found some beautiful images of table display, decorations and wedding ideas using tissue pom-poms from martha stewart. this is an age-old craft that is pretty common. instructions were available on martha stewart's website but i had to give it a try to test if it's really as simple as it looks. fortunately, it is! (:

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give it a try too and use it to brighten up that dull room or dreary office... you will be surprised with where you can decorate using it... let's pom-pom!

ribbons in packaging

over my daily blog reads on various packaging sites, i stumbled upon many products with interesting image concept. ribbons are often used as the finishing touch to these products packaging. the next three images collates some of my finds...

hope you enjoy looking at these pretty products as much as i do. :)

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there are many ways to use the ribbon on the packaging. instead of the conventional cross-bow (where you tie across the box and tie a butterfly bow), there are tail-bows (just a knot and two sleek-cut ribbon tail), loop bows and even just using it to strap the label onto the box.

colour-wise, ribbons with the right colour can bring focus to the brand or a certain print. rather than seeking ribbon colours which always contrast with the package, subtle colours within the package's print pattern can also be used and create varying colour palettes (i.e. such as the white shimmery organza in the blue-brown variation).

sleek black

obsession with packaging -in general- and ribbons brought me to this website which consolidates interesting design concepts in product packaging.

visually appealing and coordinated packaging just make you feel like laying your hands on one of those products! it's interesting to realize how details like colours, typography and functionality of the packaging creates a branding to the product. as quoted from their website, it's brand packaging.

it goes to show how little efforts into packaging produce ripple effects to products, their brand and the company.

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inspired by colour themed inspiration boards used in wedding website, i collated images from the packaging or fashion industry to create one board of my own!

meet the colour - sleek black

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with no coincidence, most of the packaging here involves ribbon. (:

the top left corner... a simple white box framed with black grosgrain ribbon. the grosgrain weaving provides texture to the otherwise plain box. the ribbon is embossed with silver prints for brand prominence. to emphasize on the products sheer opulence, the ribbons are sealed onto the product with a wax seal.

the all black packaging for vera wang's jewellery - from its box, to the tissue wrapper and even the ribbon. with reference from the packaging designer's website, the ribbon does not only serve aesthetically but also functionally as a handle to the box!

the bottom right hand corner... the white box and the simple black satin's contrast brings focus to the black print on the box depicting the product within the box. the quirky play in its packaging informs consumers of the box's content simply with the product's silhouette, clean and sleek.

the black prints on white background shown in the pencil dress and paper bags seem to reiterate the fantastic combination of black and white. black on its own is dark and sleek, with white this sleekness is emphasized with a clean-cut practicality. good for the minimalist feel...

black is gaining popularity in asian packaging but still not often use due to cultural taboo with the colour. these days, these taboos are overcome with appreciation of the colour and the delightful palettes it conjures with other colours.

try a little black today.

meet the colours

colours are what make our world so rich and intensely beautiful. play around with them to customize a colour palette or theme you can truly call your own. through the colours you choose, your personality and feeling can be conveyed.

be daring in using colours and you will be surprise with the results.

below are some superb links (which shows and not just tell) of beautiful coordination and experiment of colours. they are wedding/fashion related (probably cos colours play quite a major part in these two areas). the ideas from these websites though, should be able to apply for all occasions such as the boldness in using certain colours.

one. inspiration board readers submit collage of images which inspire a wedding theme/colour palette. colour questions? there is also a section where readers post questions on colour palettes to use for their wedding. you will be surprised at how images from different sources can converge into a single theme.

two. project wedding image-intensive site with wedding decorations, floral arrangements to help in creating your own inspiration board. will be able to view images via colour.

three. wear palettes fashion related site which picks out colour palette from photos of the fashion conscious.

four. COLOURlovers design site purely focus on colour palettes and patterns derive from them.

box it up!

mix and matching the perfect packaging can be tiresome for some people. check out these boxes at kinsoon. they are ready-to-use with the ribbons and tags.

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perfect for a quick fix to last-minute gifts and chocolates or candies…

favour me?

the origins of favours began with gifts from european aristocrats to guests for special occasions. Over time, this becomes a tradition for brides and grooms to show their appreciation by giving wedding favours to guests for sharing the red-letter day with them.

these days favours are not restricted to just weddings, they can be given as dinner gifts or party souvenirs. With the variety of favours or small gifts possible – chocolates, magnets, keychain, candies, potpourri, cookies and tarts, there are also many types of packaging available.

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the hustle-bustle

the showcase is ready after three weeks of trial and test, countless changes and edition. (: come down and take a look at our creations.

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a little favour to a friend

in the midst of hustle-bustling for the showcase, a little favour was done for one of our good friend. :)

the wedding theme was pink and white. the angpow box was a traditional red and there were little baskets for the flower girls.

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pink accents - tinge of pink on white to provide a subtle glow to the arrangement. even though the theme was pink and white, there can be other colours to provide a more cohesive colour palette. these colours are like supporting characters to the main cast, bringing out certain elements within the main colours.

little details such as twining smooth silky satin around the handle and lining the basket with laces provide a softer look to the stiff rattan basket.

pink the warm shade of summer. mix it with different colours and portray different themes.
neutral shades such as the classics white and ivory give you a soft feminine timeless look. aquamarine, brown and olive green refreshes pink with pure sweetness. match pink with grey, silver or black and the combination is striking sophistication.

use the colours to create your desired themes.

finally! it's done

it's finally done! our humble abode in the digital world. (:

we will be using this platform to interact with all who are interested in ribbons, bows and what we are doing at kinsoon.

please feel free to visit us at 36 arab street singapore 199735. if you need directions, you can click on the link at the side-bar to refer to a map. we are closer to the side at beach road.

ta-ta for now!