{Inspiration Board} Peachy Keen & Green

I think peach is the new pink.  It is soft, feminine, and lovely but you can sell your fiance on it because it isn't pink.  And it works as a neutral because you can pair it with almost any other color and it works.  You can pair it with brighter colors and make your palette cheery and summery like this, or with browns and tans to make it more rustic like this.  But I think my favorite pairing is with another soft color, like this peach and sea glass green combination.

Top Row:  Jose Villa via Once Wed, Jillian Mitchell Photography via Style Me Pretty, Elizabeth Messina, Yvonne Wong via Love and Lavender

Middle Row:  Jillian Mitchell Photography via Style Me Pretty, Jose Villa via Once Wed

Bottom Row:  BHLDN, Jillian Mitchell Photography via Style Me Pretty, N Barrett Photography via Postcards & Pretties, Ruffled

If I were getting married all over again I think this would be my chosen color palette!  It is just.so.pretty!

Welcome Back

So an acquaintance of mine got engaged over the holidays and asked to take me to lunch to get wedding advice, ideas, and tips.  It got me back in the wedding mood!  She is getting married in October at a rustic So Cal venue, and I can't wait to see what she does with the styling.  I made an inspiration board for her with the color palette of warm yellow, peaches and orange, craft paper, and brown.  What do you think?

Top Row:  Wedding Style Guide, bouquets and sign by Christian Parreira, Ellen Silverman

Middle Row:  McCormick Ranch, J.Crew, Brides, Wheat pics from Love and Lavender

Bottom Row:  Vera Wang, J.Crew, escort cards from Lulu Paper, bouquet & boutonniere by Christian Parreira, candy apples from Rebecca Thuss

That Vera Wang dress Michelle Williams wore to the Oscars is still hands down one of my all-time favorites.  That color is A-MAZ-ING!

Favorite Wedding Blog Week, Day One: Snippet & Ink

If you read this blog you're either a supportive family member or friend, or a bride who probably already knows all of the other wedding blogs.  Either way, I still wanted to share my top picks for daily wedding inspiration for every bride-to-be.  There are so many great ones out there (see my daily inspiration reading list) but there are a few that were the most influential during my wedding planning and I wanted to share them with you.

First up is a wedding blog that I think is the most well-rounded of all the wedding blogs.  It gives the best inspiration boards, great real wedding features, must see links and discounts from around the web, and so much more.  So without further adieu, my first pick is Snippet & Ink.

I especially love Kathryn's inspiration boards, and here are a couple of recent beauties!  Go check out her site if you haven't already.

Autumn Inspiration

Want to get inspired for fall?  Check out some of these great inspiration boards from Snippet & Ink:

Golden Yellow Inspiration

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Apples, Cinnamon, and Horseshoes

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Fall with a Twist

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No one does inspiration boards better than Kathryn of Snippet & Ink!  Go here to search through tons more.

Inspiration Board: Cool as Ice

It might just be wishful thinking, but I'm inspired by anything cool, cold, or not 100 degrees (can you tell my almost 7 month pregnant self is a little miz in the current LA heat wave!?) and I think this ice blue color palette fits the bill:

Top Row:  Emersonmade, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Jean Tsai

Middle Row:  ballroom photo by Ashley Baber

Bottom Row:  Union Photography, Lela Rose, Elum, Lo Boheme

Inspiration Board: Classic Black & White

Continuing this week of inspiration boards is a black & white one:  classic meets feminine with a little down home charm.  You can never go wrong with classic.

Top Row:  Bella Grace Studio, Ceci NY, Jose Villa, Eye Spy Photography

Middle Row:  Hammerpress, Marlin Munoz

Bottom Row:  Arlund Imagery, Marlin Munoz, Justin & Mary Marantz, Martha Stewart Weddings

Inspiration Board: Fresh Peach Pie

I had the most amazing piece of fresh peach pie this weekend (things taste so much better when you are 5 months pregnant!) and it is all I can think about...so much so that it inspired a board for today!  I love the warm peachy pink hues for a late summer or even early fall wedding.  Paired with grays, light blues, or creams and browns, it would make a perfect color palette.

Top Row:  Shannon Leahy, Tartlette, Shannon Leahy, Rebecca Thuss

Middle Row:  Martha Stewart Weddings, Shannon Leahy, Victoria Pearson, A Bryan Photo

Bottom Row:  Melissa Schollaert, Via Oh Hello Friend, via Snippet & Ink, Melissa Schollaert, Phillippe Diederich, Jen Rodriguez

Inspiration Board: Day at the Beach

Both wedding and beach season has arrived.  What is better than a combination of the two- a wedding day at the beach!

Top Row:  Photo by Corbin Gurkin, boutonniere from InStyle Weddings, coral centerpiece from Brides, placecards from Martha Stewart Weddings

Middle Row:  Torch photo from Brides, couple by Andrew Reilly Photography

Bottom Row:  tent by Sperry Tents, chairs by Andrew Norton, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet from Brides

Inspiration Board: It's A Boy

Since my focus these days is more on babies than weddings, I thought I would share a different kind of inspiration board:  for my nursery!

Photos 4, 5, 6-8, & 10 from Pottery Barn Kids, Photo 1 from Annette Tatum, Photo 2 from Ink & Wit, photos 3 & 8 from Project Nursery

Inspiration Board: Peachy Keen

Call it being lazy, busy, or uninspired, but I haven't done an inspiration board for a while.  And then I saw these peach shoes on Style Me Pretty, and just had to do a board around them.  I decided to see what inspiration I could find to build a board from just one wedding site, and since the shoes were on Style Me Pretty, that was the site I choose.  So here is my board, with all photos found on Style Me Pretty:

Top Row:  Tec Petaja, Sean Walker, The Image is Found, Leo Patrone, Martha Andrews

Middle Row:  Sean Walker, Ella Jae, Justin and Mary Marantz

Bottom Row: Sean Walker, Jen Rodriguez, Justin and Mary Marantz, Sewell Photography, Phillippe Diederich, Justin and Mary Marantz

Chanel Inspired Bridal Shower: The Inspiration

I was very honored to be a part of a collaboration of amazing talent in working on a vintage Chanel inspired bridal shower shoot.  Photographed by the phenomenal Jasmine Star, I think it turned out to be nothing less than girly perfection!  And to top it off, it was featured yesterday on Style Me Pretty!

I am going to post on this all week, so today I wanted to focus on the inspiration for the shoot.  The very generous Jasmine Star introduced me to the super talented Jaclyne of Heavenly Blooms.  We worked together to create the inspiration and ideas behind the shoot.  I sadly could not be at the shoot myself because of a conflict with my day job, so I was not able to contribute as much as I wanted to, but I think the ladies pulled off the shoot beautifully!

Check back for more posts throughout the week, and until then check out the feature on Style Me Pretty.  And here is the inspiration board that started it all:

Top Row:  Florals from Flowerwild via The Bride's Cafe, Belle Fleur via The Bride's Cafe, Chanel Perfume via Snippet & Ink, mirrors via DecorPad
Middle Row:  Invitation from Laura Hooper Calligraphy, necklaces via Snippet & Ink, macarons via Baked Blog
Bottom Row:  Bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, room via DecorPad, pearls from J.Crew, gown from Dolly Couture

Summer Inspiration

If you haven't found "a thing for ..." you have to check out this site for the most beautiful and simple inspiration boards.  My current favorite is this one, making me so ready for summer!

Go here for the original post and full credits.

Inspiration Board: Jane Austen Wedding

Take pink English roses, lavender gardens, feminine gowns and romantic updos and what do you get...lovely Jane Austen inspiration.  You could incorporate books as favors or in your decor to add to the vintage feel.  Use antique teacups in your florals.  If you don't live in England or have access to an English manor, just use the inspiration to turn your backyard garden wedding into one fit for a duchess or queen!

Top Row:  Manor via 100 Layer Cake, Umbrella from Pink Frosting, books via Classic Bride, Jennifer Behr

Bottom Row:  gown via 100 Layer Cake, Table photo from Jessamyn Harris, lavender photos by Jose Villa

Happy Belated Earth Day

I sort of dropped the ball on any Earth Day posts, but I loved this inspiration board on Postcards and Pretties:

Check out the full post for lots of eco-friendly ideas for your wedding also.  

Inspiration Board: Orange & Turquoise Fun

Inspired by rising temperatures, I designed a board with summer fun in mind.

Top Row:  Oh How Charming!, JoAnn Manolis, Erik Ekroth, balloon via Snippet & Ink

Middle Row:  JoAnn Manolis (1&2), Menu by Tilde Designs, Lilia Photo, The Knot

Bottom Row:  Jil Sander flats via Snippet & Ink, Anna Kuperberg via Brooklyn Bride, Jessica Johnston, Anna Kuperberg via Brooklyn Bride

Inspiration Board: Green & Black Tie

I've been dying to design an inspiration board around this amazing shoot by Jose Villa that was on Once Wed a little while ago.  It completely sold me on a black wedding gown, especially this one by Vera Wang.  So without further adieu, here is my green, black tie, and a little bit vintage board:

Top Row:  photo by Jose Villa, photo from Brides, postcard by Ceci New York, photo by Amy Squires
Middle Row:  Apples from Junebug, parasols photo by Jennifer Roper, centerpiece by Artfool
Bottom Row:  chalkboard via Snippet & Ink, tuxedo from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Amy Squires, photo by Jose Villa & gown by Vera Wang

It's in the Details: Nature Inspired Elements

I love these ideas for incorporating nature and woodland elements into your wedding day.  It would be perfect for an outdoor wedding and a green and brown color palette.  I could style a wedding around that ring pillow alone!

Top Row:  Table number by Orchard Cove Photography, ring nest photo (and bird toppers and card sign) by Jennifer Roper, bird cake toppers by cotton bird designs, fern photo via Snippet & Ink

Middle Row:  Cake by Orchard Cove Photography, card sign by Tilde Designs, chair photo by Jasmine Star

Bottom Row:  programs photo by Jasmine Star, invitation by Peculiar Pair Press, table setting photo by Sean Walker via Style Me Pretty, ring pillow photo by Jasmine Star

Inspiration Board: Pink, Feminine, & Romantic

The new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is entitled "Pretty in Pink," and it really is!  Taking its inspiration from ballerinas, it features some of the softest, fluffiest, and most romantic gowns I have ever seen.  If I didn't know I would look ridiculous, I would wear a pink tulle tutu everyday (at least in the privacy of my own home), so I absolutely loved the theme.  So, as I often do when I am inspired, I made a board based on the new MSW issue:

Top Row:  tulle flowers by Emersonmade, head piece by Twigs & Honey, necklace from flickr via The Sweetest Occasion, bride and groom from MSW, florals from flickr, 
Middle Row:  florals from flickr, stationery by Hello! Lucky, bouquet from Wedding Style Guide, both floral photos from flickr, pink bridesmaid dress via Wedding Style Guide, 
Bottom Row:  menu by Tilde Designs, pink gown photo by Amy Squires, bride from MSW, desserts by One Girl Cookies, Setting via Wedding Style Guide

Connect the Dots

I'm loving polka dot details incorporated into the design and styling of weddings and events!  They're so fun and a little bit retro...

Top Row:  Photos 1 & 2 from Martha Stewart Weddings, invitation from Tilde Designs, ties from flickr via Something Old, Something New
Middle Row:  Place setting from Kelly Gao  and shoes by Delicious via Style Me Pretty, dress by Michelle Roth, room photo by Tim Walker for Vogue Italia via Oh Joy!
Bottom Row:  Lanterns from The Knot, envelopes and favor box from Martha Stewart Weddings, Ring Pillow made by Brookyn Bride via Thoughtful Day

You definitely want to stay away from being too literal - do NOT use dots in every element of your wedding.  Just pick a couple of details, like your stationery and ring pillow, or incorporate them in your decor, the groomsmen ties, and your shoes.  They are a fun way to lighten things up and add a bit of whimsy to your day.

Poetic Inspiration

My husband and I watched the movie Bright Star over the weekend, and in addition to being a well told, acted, and directed film (it tells the true story of the three-year romance between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne), it was a beautiful visual inspiration.  Every scene, whether shot in a field of wildflowers or set in an English kitchen, was shot so beautifully.  Everything was just so pretty.

Images from the film Bright Star, written and directed by Jane Campion

I thought that styling a wedding based on the film would make for a breathtaking day.  Here is the inspiration board interpretation I created based on Bright Star.

Top Row:  Headband by Jennifer Behr, calligraphy letter by paperfinger, bouttonieres and lavender florals by Jose Villa

Middle Row:  Bouquet photo by Jose Villa, gown by Amsale

Bottom Row:  Table photo by Meg Perotti via Style Me Pretty, books and florals photo by Ken Kienow, Bride and Groom photo by Braedon Photography via Green Wedding Shoes, bride photo by Jose Villa