Inspired By: Kate Spade

Today's post is all about celebrating and getting inspired by the fabulous and incomparable Kate Spade. Her fun, bright + colorful, peppy + preppy, chic + mod take on tradition has won her millions of devoted fans. I've collected a little cache of photos as a case study of inspiration for a wedding infused with Kate style, along with some tips on how to have a Kate inspired fete. It's all about the polka dots, stripes, ribbons, bright + bold colors, glitter, sparkle and fashion.

Mixing bright reds and pinks is a must, never a faux pas in Kateland! Bouquets and centerpieces are a great way to add these bright, bold + cheery colors to your wedding.

1st photo by Max Wagner + flowers by Flowerwild Designs via Martha Stewart Weddings, 2nd photo by Char Beck Photography from coco+kelly

Ribbons over plain white linens are an inexpensive way to add a preppy punch of color to your table. Go tamer with a monochromatic color scheme, or go bold with rainbow colors.

1st photo via Martha Stewart Weddings, 2nd photo via 100 Layer Cake

Ribbon belt details, like this placecard napkin ring (above), and the ribbon belt detail on the menu card add some preppy chic-ness to the place setting.

1st photo via Martha Stewart Weddings, 2nd photo by Tina Bass via Every Last Detail

Books are such a hallmark of Kate - colorful books add charm and interest to a space.

photo by Tina Bass Photography via Every Last Detail

Carry a book inspired fashion statement, like these adorably chic Kate Spade "Book of the Month" clutches

Use books (or fashion magazines!) underneath centerpieces or table centerpieces. Mini blank booklets with guests names on them serve as perfect place cards and double as favors.

Photo by Tina Bass Photography via Every Last Detail

Go for a whimsical look with mismatched china, gold striped linen placemats, and gold flatware with a bright "bow tie" napkin, or keep it classic with bold striped linens and gold flatware .

1st photo by Char Beck Photography via coco+kelly, 2nd photo by Max Wagner via 100 Layer Cake

A fun and unexpected bold print tablecloth paired with bold mismatched china

Kate Spade ad photo via A Sprinkle of Sugar

Going with plain white linens to save money? A confetti strewn tabletop is festive + fun and inexpensive way to add pops of color.

photo by Char Beck Photography via coco+kelly

Mismatched china, gold chargers, bling-y napkin rings, gold table numbers, colored glass votives and white footed bowl centerpieces are classicly Kate inspired

photo by Tina Bass Photography via Every Last Detail

Champagne is an absolute must for any Kate Spade-inspired fete. Serve it with a twist - like a brightly colored striped paper straw, or a maraschino cherry plopped in for color.

1st photo by Char Beck Photography via coco+kelly, 2nd photo via Martha Stewart Weddings

A smorgasbord of delicious cakes and cupcakes adds color, gives guests a variety to choose from, and just looks oh-so-decadent (but could actually cost less than serving one big cake)

Kate Spade ad photo by Sivan Lewin via A Sprinkle of Sugar

A brightly colored print dress, a gold sequin bag, and finger food that never needs a fork

via Martha Stewart Weddings

Coordinating bold black and white striped ribbon accents for bride and groom

Erin Hearts Court via Once Wed

Bright colored dresses and prints like strips and polka dots for your bridesmaids

Bridesmaid's dresses by Kate Spade, photo by Max Wagner via Martha Stewart Weddings

A classic dot bow tie for groomsmen

via Martha Stewart Weddings

Add bright pops of color to your ceremony with umbrellas as props (and shade for your guests)

photo by Max Wagner via Martha Stewart Weddings

A cheeky, preppy fun take on a traditional garden wedding with boxwood initial ceremony markers and aisle topiaries = very Kate (see below)

1st photo via Martha Stewart Weddings, 2nd photo via Erin Ever After

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