At Swankey, we have long felt that rich shades of purple, plum, violet, and eggplant are beyond chic! That’s why it’s one of our official colors! This regal and royal hue looks fab on so many skin tones from porcelain ivory to tawny tan. If you choose this lovely color for your bridesmaids’ dresses, we […]
Add shoe clips for a burst of color and personality

Remember the Do It Yourself shoe post we did? Here’s another idea, and even less work! Check out the shoe clip collection on Etsy. Who says you have to wear new shoes at your wedding? Just jazz up a pair (they’re already broken in – PLUS!) you already own! Here are some of our favorites! […]
Picking a wedding dress that compliments your skin tone
Ivory, cremes, white – you may not realize just how many shades of “white” there are until you go to pick out your wedding dress. You want to choose the shade that compliments your skin tone the best. This is a great resource that shows you how to determine what your undertones and skin tones […]
Mismatched bridal dresses
These days there really are no rules when it comes to weddings. After all, rules are meant to be broken, right? And when it comes to destination weddings, well, you have even more freedom. One trend that’s been prevalent in the last couple of years revolves around what the bridal party wears -specifically the maid/matron […]
Mint green, soft blue, mustard yellow…

We are absolutely loving this inspiration board over at Flights of Fancy. Reminds us of a Mint Julep! Want to download the template for the invitation featured above? Download it here for free!