Whitney Port and fiance Tim Rosenman sure are taking a hands-on approach to their wedding festivities. So much so that they let a handful of journalists join them for lunch at Melrose Place's quaint Mari Vanna to help pick out their wedding theme. Stationery, arts and crafts, and delicious food? Oh, I was so there! And now I want you to weigh in on your favorite picks too.
Whitney and Tim told me that they love watching old episodes of The West Wing so much that they might find a way to incorporate the theme song into their wedding festivities. Now that's my kind of couple!
Prior to the event, Wedding Paper Divas worked one-on-one with Whitney to translate her unique sense of style into her wedding vision (the entire event was designed by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss). Together they created these four styles. Tell us below which one is your favorite!
Style #1: Pastel Beach: Dreamy watercolors, traces of sea life, natural elements, and unexpected details work hand in hand for a beachy, chic vibe with a soft, relaxed atmosphere and a polished yet effortless look.
The dreamy inspiration board (which Tim admitted to me was his favorite):
A close-up of the sea-life-themed invites to match the beach-inspired look:
Whitney said she and Tim are thinking pretty strongly of having a destination wedding, which would make this style all the more on point.
Style #2: Neon Mexico: Whitney can make her mark with vibrant pops of color, lush succulents, and a few edgy elements accentuating every special detail, weaving a playful touch of sass throughout.
The vibrant Mexican-inspired inspiration board:
What's Whitney's best love advice? "Always put yourself in the other person's shoes and really try to understand where they're coming from." Well said, Whit!
Style #3: Boho Prep: Befitting Whitney's bohemian style, a unique mixture of statement patterns in neutral tones, paired with the repeated use of a strong signature shade throughout the decor, creates a bold and original look.
Whitney chose this table to sit at—could that be a hint for her top choice?
The full table setting:
A sample invite in traditional black and white:
The entire inspiration board:
Style #4: Vintage Traditional: Sophisticated, eclectic, and romantic all in one, this look breathes new life into old-fashioned tradition, sweeping florals, and ornate details:
Whitney revealed that she actually dated one of Tim's best friends first, but once she was single and met Tim at his birthday dinner, sparks flew. "I left the dinner saying to a mutual friend, 'Who is that guy? I think I love him!' There was just something about him. I had other boyfriends, and he had girlfriends, but we were continuously always talking and would tell each other, 'If this is meant to be, it's meant to be.'" Needless to say, it was meant to be!
Whitney standing in front of inspiration board #4.
Whitney will design her own custom stationery line exclusively for Wedding Paper Divas. The collection will reflect her feminine style, chic California sensibility, and elements of her own wedding details.
What style is your favorite?