Monthly Archives: August 2008

Board #263 | Pistachio & Cream

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You know I can’t go too many days without posting a green and white inspiration board! I can’t help it! Especially when I see a beautiful photo like the one styled by the lovely, talented Chelsea Fuss – creamy white with a touch of green. I decided to go with a really pale pistachio green to create a soft, clean palette for this wedding board.

Mood: soft, fresh
Palette: pale pistachio green, cream

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Top row from left: cake by Soiree, wine bottle sign, photo by Heather Waraksa
Row 2: striped tie from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo styled by Chelsea Fuss, pistachio torrone from Martha Stewart Weddings, veil photo by Gemma Comas styled by Paul Lowe
Row 3: lily-of-the-valley bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Heather Forsythe, crochet hair comb via Là, boutonniere photo by Sugar Love
Row 4: gingham dragonfly escort cards and Claire Pettibone dress both from Brides, bouquet photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, picnic photo by Heidi Johannsen via Party Perfect

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Board #262 | Kitschy Garden Luncheon

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I’ve been wanting to do a kitschy wedding board for awhile, full of retro patterns and super-saturated colors, and that’s what we have here today, in a fun take on a garden luncheon wedding. Have a buffet of homemade retro desserts, and if there’s room, set up badminton or bocce ball for your guests. Look to retro patterns for stationery inspiration, and even consider wearing a vintage dress (or maybe convince your bridesmaids to go vintage?). Also, I’m not sure how many times I’ve used it in different inspiration boards (clearly I love it), but that French net veil by Leah C. is perfect here. If you like this idea, but want to tone it down a bit, you might choose two or three colors to focus on, rather than this Kodachrome-tastic rainbow palette.

Mood: kitschy fun
Palette: saturated colors

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Top row from left: bridesmaids from Brides, styling by Chelsea Fuss, photo via With This Ring, melon balls from Martha Stewart
Row 2: bouquet and cherry pie both from Martha Stewart, dessert styling by Heidi Johannsen via Party Perfect, note from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: car photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, invitation via Brooklyn Bride, veil by Leah C, cake photo by Polly Wreford
Row 4: Stirrings cocktail sodas via Design Crush, ranunculus and vases from Brides via The Fairmount Bride

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Board #261 | A Bushel and a Peck

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I know some of you aren’t quite ready for fall, but maybe you’re ready for some fall wedding inspiration? I’ve done an apple wedding board before and I thought I’d revisit that theme here, though in a more rustic venue. I would use burlap (maybe for table runners?), twine, and kraft paper wherever possible – this is the perfect wedding for them! Oh, and if you’re wondering about the title of this post, it’s the name of a song from the 1950′s that my mom sang to me when I was little.

Mood: rustic abundance
Palette: red, wheat, green

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Top row from left: apple farm photo by Kelley Photo, photo by Gertrude & Mabel, sign photo by Stacey Kane, apple basket photo by Alison Miksch
Row 2: pie photo by Ryan Benyi, apple favor bags from Ariella Chezar, ribbon from Linnet
Row 3: pie buffet from The Knot via LHEverything, roses from Saipua, photo by Billy Winters, bride and groom photo by Justin Marantz
Row 4: flower girls via Brooklyn Bride, apple cider from Brides, invitation by Poppies for Grace, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings

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Board #260 | Something Blue

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First off, I love all of the responses we’ve been getting for the ban.do giveaway – some of them even include some fabulous haiku! If you haven’t already, you have until Friday at midnight to enter. Also, don’t forget the great discounts available this month: 10% off at Theme Fragrance and 25% off at Sonya Renee!

And onto today’s board… How amazing is that photo of the blue bench in such a clean white room? That image was the inspiration behind this rich blue and crisp white wedding board. So often, this color combination is used for a nautical themed wedding or party, but here I wanted to go more for the classic look of blue and white patterned china. I think this look would work well for a wedding in winter, spring or summer…

Mood: classic, preppy
Palette: royal blue, chalk white

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Top row from left: blue and white interior, white flowers, white suit and blue tie from The Sartorialist, white chocolates from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: photo by Mantas Wright, lined envelope from Mr. Boddington’s Studio
Row 3: floating peonies from Always A Bridesmaid, dress from J.Crew, cake and bouquet both from Martha Stewart Weddings, ice cream and blueberries
Row 4: menu from Brides, boutonniere by Bon Bon Oiseau, Fontaine dress from J.Crew, china cups from Matthew Mead Style

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Board #259 | Tex-Mex Fête

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I love the earthy colors in this warm Tex-Mex inspired wedding board. Tamales, mariachi, and dancing under strings of papeles picados sound like a party I’d like to attend! Don’t you think this would also make for a really fun rehearsal dinner party?

Mood: warm, festive
Palette: marigold, burgundy, tan

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Top row from left: cake from Yvonne Floral, mariachi photo from Oh How Charming!, bouquet photo from Brides, mantilla photo via Absolutely Beautiful Things
Row 2: church photo by Elizabeth Messina via The Bride’s Cafe, Otomi-inspired invitation by Ceci New York, pineapple mango rum from Martha Stewart, fan photo by Jonathan Canlas
Row 3: plates photo by Jen Siska, bouquets by Set the Mood Floral, photo by Jonathan Canlas
Row 4: photo by Fred Egan, tamales, door photo via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Update! This packaging fits in perfectly with this wedding board.

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