Chandelier trend
Chandeliers are showing up in indie weddings lately — and I don't just mean literally. I mean sure, there was this amazing (and amazingly expensive) display from photographer Elizabeth Messina's wedding. I also love these shots of chandeliers in trees.
But chandeliers are also showing up on invites, like the handmade ones here the left from Mary Katherine, these lovely invites from Etsy seller EnfinLaVoila, and these invites from Wedding Paper Divas.
I think the real value in a fancy-ass chandelier comes from the contrast of all that frou-frou-ness in an unexpected environment, like this picture.
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About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.






Rachel said
That's funny that you posted this because last night I was messing around with a chandelier image on my invites, but alas, I opted not to do it.
Kathryn said
Lisa at Blush did a great series of posts about incorporating chandeliers into your wedding a while ago that you might check out, too!
Ariel said
Cool, Kathryn! Here's a link to a related Blush post.
Kathleen said
hmmmm…. I wonder if I can convince my dad to add some chandeliers to his backyard/wedding reception reno budget….
Katie said
Yay for fancy chandeliers!
Bailey said
Yeah for style me pretty. While it is very straight laced, it also has alot of DIY and great images! Cheers!
Mary Katherine said
Holy Fiddlesticks! Thanks for using my invite shot. I lovelovelove chandeliers.
Reba said
I have fancy black chandeliers on my jammie bottoms- right this very minute!
Reba said
I've been seriously considering purchsing three of these crazy chandeliers for our reception party…
but we have to find out if it's be cool to hang them in the train depot.
black_chandelier said
I'm so love this blog, already bookmarked it! Thanks.