Lazy days, dinners al fresco, time with family and friends – these are my favorite things about summer. I thought I’d put together an inspiration board that could certainly be a wedding, but could easily be a simple dinner party in the backyard. The faded blue and white of vintage linen tea towels is an unexpected motif, and an easy way to create a cohesive look.

Mood: dinner al fresco
Palette: faded hydrangea, white linen

Top row from left: blue hydrangea photo by Meg Smith, menu via Sunday Suppers, bottle wrap from Martha Stewart, savory pies from Wedding Style Guide
Row 2: dress by Kate Towers, cherries from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet by The Green Vase
Row 3: Paper + Cup wooden utensils from Anthropologie, photo by Molly Fitzsimmons, photo by Stacey Kane, getaway car photo by Millie Holloman