Monthly Archives: September 2007

Board #14 | The Little Prince

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is one of those children’s books that can be enjoyed by adults at least as much as by kids. If you haven’t read it, it’s wonderful. There are so many whimsical elements to this story. The things that stand out to me as points of inspiration are the red rose, the stars, and France itself. I also included the bird topper as an ode to the flock of birds that takes the Little Prince on his journey, the lanterns are for Lamplighter, and the map is for the Geographer.

Mood: simple and sweet
Palette: red, white, pale pink and blue

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Top row from left: bird cake topper by Ann Wood, French wedding photo via {frolic}, pink and poppy cake from MS, La Duree macarons via Domino Daily Dose
Row 2: stationery from Bluebird Studios, constellation seating cards from MS, Derek Lam dress, Linzer tart from MS
Row 3: photo from Brides, lanterns by Pottery Barn Kids via Faye and Greer, map by Maybelle, German glass glitter stars at Vintageweave
Row 4: bouquet and votives from The Knot, pocket telescope from Antique Scrimshaw

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Board #13 | Curious George

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When I taught kindergarten, I read Curious George all the time, and now it’s one of my nephew’s absolute favorites. It also makes for fun inspiration! It would have to be a zoo wedding, with red balloons and yellow details, a short dress and wild animal elements.

Mood: playful, bright
Palette: yellow, red

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Top row from left: Jack Johnson CD, alligator stationery from Linda & Harriett, Oscar de la Renta dress from Brides UK, chocolate-covered bananas from MS
Row 2: elephant hedges from Topiary Art and Designs, Barrel of Monkeys, glass-roof tent, yellow dress via Whispering Pine
Row 3: invitations by Austin Press, calla lilies and cake both from The Knot
Row 4: photo from Junebug Weddings, San Francisco Zoo, chilled mango puree from The Knot, Lucite bracelets from Plastic Fantastic

Update! You can really up the level of sophistication on a wedding like this with inspiration like this from Toast and Tables.
Update! Perfect cake from the Cake Girls!

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Board #12 | From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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Sorry for the late post today! Now who didn’t want to run away to live in the Met after they read this book by E.L. Konigsburg? Okay, well I did. And what better inspiration for a wedding than a visit to one of the most incredible museums on the planet? For this board, I went with an elegant New York event, with mostly black and white elements, with some dabs of deep purple and grays.

Mood: elegant, tasteful
Palette: charcoal, white, aubergine

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Top row from left: black pearls, cake from Beaux Gateaux, Alberta Ferretti aubergine coat, hairstyle from The Knot
Row 2: the Met, Pronovias gown from Brides UK, thistle boutonniere from The Knot
Row 3: dahlia bouquet from MS, Prestat chocolates, suit from Brides UK
Row 4: Maybelle calligraphy, match barrel from Wedding Things, tuxedo bouquet from MS

Now, as for actually getting married at the Met, check this video out…definitely in the spirit of Claudia and Jamie Kincaid hiding away in the museum.

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Board #11 | Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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If you could convince your honey to go with a tea party wedding, then congratulations for you! I can’t imagine that would fly in my life, so I went with a bridal shower inspiration board instead. You know, the sort of tea party Hunter S. Thompson might attend? This is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland after all. Tarts, tea, hats, croquet and a dress by Betsey Johnson, because she’d be there, too. I couldn’t find any examples, but I would also make sure everything edible/drinkable had a tag on it that said “Eat Me” or “Drink Me.”

Mood: zany, colorful
Palette: indiscriminate

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Top row from left: photo from Plum Party, white rabbit illustration, wedding hat, croquet set via Faye and Greer
Row 2: Betsey Johnson dress, Pink of Perfection linzer tarts, checkerboard floor from Brides, orchids from MS
Row 3: mismatched plates via Pretty Little Things, teapot from Alice’s Tea Cup, card by Austin Press
Row 4: whimsical beach party, invitation by Bird and Banner, tea tin centerpieces from MS

If you like this, you should definitely have a look-see at this incredible birthday party photographed by Jessica Claire.

Update! Take a look at this gorgeous deck of cards by Green Chair Press. Possible invite or favor inspiration…

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Board #10 | The Secret Garden

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Hi folks! I’m posting Monday’s board a little early, because I have so much to do tomorrow… This week, all of my boards have been inspired by children’s books, and today it’s The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I loved this book (and the movie) as a kid, and after reading it, I would walk around parks and past houses with high hedges and imagine that somewhere there was a secret garden. I thought a garden wedding inspired by it would be just lovely. Something beautifully overgrown and romantic, with pale greens and pastels.

Mood: magical, intimate
Palette: celery, lilac

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Top row from left: centerpiece by Ariella Chezar, antique key, lavender seating cards from MS, photo from Rebecca Thuss
Row 2: cupcakes by Le Cupcake, photo from Brides, invitation by Bird and Banner, centerpiece by Ariella Chezar
Row 3: potted place card from MS, photo from Hume Seeds, Vera Wang dress via Brides, secret garden door
Row 4: photo from Ariella Chezar, ivy cascade from MS, rings by Hannah Clark, “crottin” cakes from MS

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