As much as I still love gray as an accent color, I think that navy blue might be moving in as the next “neutral.” It adds drama to a palette, yet avoids taking itself too seriously like black might. And though there’s a certain unavoidable preppiness to it, I think it lends itself well to this romantic and whimsical inspiration board, inspired largely by the beautiful invitation by Mika78. So what do you think? Will navy be the next big thing? What would you pair it with? Also, I really love peach as an alternative to uber-girly pink…

Mood: preppy whimsy
Palette: navy blue, soft pink, pale peach, apricot

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Top row from left: tent with string lights, invitation by Mika78, plate of stone fruits from Martha Stewart Weddings, Sarah Seven via Armas Design
Row 2: dessert table from InStyle Weddings, rose photo by Victoria Pearson, hair piece from White Orchid Bridal (photo by Katie Stoops), photo by Johnny Miller for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: suit and tie from Wedding Style Guide, tissue-wrapped candy from Amorology, calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, apricot place card by Rebecca Thuss