Here’s another thing I’m trying to remember as a bride: don’t take yourself so seriously. Have fun with the whole thing – I mean, it’s a party! Parties are fun! Pick up some bottles of bubbly, some packets of confetti, and get some of your favorite folks together – it can be as simple as that! Add some brightly-hued macarons, and you’ve got a modern take on the traditional cake and punch reception. In that spirit, and inspired largely by Chloe Aftel’s wonderful polaroid, I created today’s wedding inspiration board in a sweet lavender and gold palette, with playful details and a bit of humor. Champagne coupes flecked with gold stars add even more sparkle to fizzy libations. Gold polka dots are an unexpected addition to a wedding dress, striking the perfect balance between frivolity and sophistication. And I couldn’t resist including the pop-up wedding chapel, which is open until December 12 at Grand Opening in New York’s Lower East Side. Anyone?

Mood: girly and fun – and a little bit 80s?
Palette: sweet lavender, gold sparkle

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Top row from left: clematis in purple jar styled by Randi Brookman Harris for Martha Stewart Weddings, gold star champagne coupe from Anthropologie via Delphine Ephemera, confetti and lavender lace socks photo by Chloe Aftel via Ban.do, little dish with gold stars via Concrete and Honey
Row 2: gold confetti stars from Century Novelty, hand-lettered and illustrated invitation by Alice Gabb, Comme des Garcons gold zip clutch from Bird, once-worn Lucienne dress for sale on Once Wed
Row 3: Sofia Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine via A Lovely Morning, Grand Opening Wedding Chapel from New York Magazine via a desert fete, purple and lavender macarons from Paulette