What is it that has me posting two carnival inspiration boards in a row? All I can say is that it’s summer, it’s hot, and I think everyone can use a dose of fun no matter what. Stripes seem to be a recurrent theme this week, as well – maybe they’re the new damask, which would be alright by me! Oh, and how about these cute dresses for your flower girls?
Mood: vintage carnival whimsy
Palette: old fashioned candy
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Top row from left: balloon photo by Josh Goleman, Hatch Show Print for Anthropologie, lemonade photo by Alexandra Grablewski, May Day flowers via EmilyStyle
Row 2: vintage dress via Please Sir Blog, carousel photo via Little Brown Pen, candy buffet with bunting by Amy Atlas, calligraphy by Jenna Hein
Row 3: pennant flags by Something’s Hiding in Here via Oh Happy Day, bouquet via Grey Likes Weddings, yellow cake
Row 4: carnival treats from Rebecca Thuss, madras bowtie by J.Press, dress photo by Mel Barlow
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So cheerful and fun! love the light hearted feel! The perfect blend of color & whimsy.
Loooooove this! What a fabulous party it would be.
Oh, I'm in love with that yellow cake – so pretty!
How cute! I love the old cash register (at least I think that's what it is) and those flags next to it!
Lovely images, great choices. They fit perfectly together and bring out the happiness of summer!
This is such a great board! Definitely a new favorite!!
Love, love, love the idea of yellow bridesmaid dresses and summery plaid ties on the groomsmen- its fun vintage!
So cute and preppy! Love it.
I love carnival inspired anything. I'm doing a carnival inspired baby shower in August. So much fun!
love this!! the colors are so pretty and fun.
love love love. if i get married, this is the inspiration.
this might just be my favorite
Love all your boards but this is a new favorite. It could be inspiration for all sorts of parties, not just weddings. Love it.
Gorgeous board! Love how the colors compliment each other…so fun.
Yay! I'm loving these fun boards you've been doing lately. They're sure to brighten any mood!
I'm LOVING this inspiration board! Awesomeness.
You have the most amazing inspiration boards ever. I always look forward to the next one and have so many of them saved for my own potential color schemes. Thank you!
Love these colors! Such an unexpected and totally effective combo!
OMG, this is perfect for my sister!I seriously want to cuddle this wedding. It looks so amazing!
This makes me want to lay down in the sunshine and eat candy. I love the yellow cake and tart, vibrant colors.
great theme!! love this
love the colors. nice combo!
this just feels so right! and so right now! love it!
I absolutely love this board! thank you!!
This is my favorite of 2009!
Love this!
Argh! This is about the happiest thing I've ever seen! Love.
This is by far the most inspiring inspiration board that I've ever seen. Can I live in it please?
Amazing Board!!!! Best I have seen. You truly captured a feeling with this one. At this moment, I can actually feel my hair blowing as the merry go round turns! Awesome.Calleen
so unique. this board is such a winner-great job!
I must have missed this one somehow! I think this, and your Wizard of Oz board, are my absolute favorites. Fantastic board, I love it.