Doesn’t this green remind you of the tiny leaf buds that start popping out in early spring? Inspired by this stunning photo of Vera Wang‘s green dress, I thought black slate (a sort of chalkboard gray) and leaf bud green would be a lovely and unexpected Spring palette, and a nice choice for the first inspiration board of March. It has a slightly modern feel that balances sweetly romantic details like bows and springerle cookies and vines, and I think it could work in a wide range of venues from an historic estate to an industrial loft.
Mood: romance with a modern twist
Palette: black slate, pastel spring green, cream white
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Top row from left: pale green Vera Wang dress from Charleston Weddings, centerpiece in zinc container by Dandelion Ranch, chalkboard in ornate frame from Blue Bell Bazaar
Row 2: gray bow corsage by A Alicia, veil from Charleston Weddings, springerle cake from Martha Stewart
Row 3: Amy Butler Design via The City Sage, customized gift bags by Laura Hooper*, bouquet by Ariella Chezar, photo with green grapes by Meg Matyia
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add this to my list of favorites! It is so fresh and springlike but in a very new and unique way. Gorgeous!
Simply stunning, like the way spring looks the moment before it blossoms – an appropriate metaphor for any new bride!
Love this. I love the zinc pot and the dress!
i love this! if i hadn't already committed to my colors i would change them:)
I just love this palette!
I just love this palette!
i adore these colors. so perfect. and the veil from charleston weddings is absolutely devine!
Wonderful color palette!
This is a really soothing and picturesque color palette. Really digging it.
Love green & gray together, so chic and modern!
Omg so pretty and chic! I think I might just have to change our colors to these. Thank you for such wonderful inspiration=)
I love this!
So elegant, love the green and grey/black together!
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Definitely itchin' for spring! The green is beautiful. Calming, yet warming at the same time!
i think this color palette is very elegant
I've tried this green Vera dress on and it was really fantastic, and wasn't that expensive. I think it was under 3K. They have a white version, but it didn't have the same wow effect. I might have even bought it, but it made my skin look kind of pink in a not so flattering way. Anyway, it looks amazing in this board.
We love the color theme… Gorgeous!
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