Board #41 | So Fresh and So Green

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I’ve got a miserable cold, and I’m up to my eyeballs in test prep material. What a horrible way to spend a gorgeous Sunday. So I thought I’d take a break and post a board to add a little happy to my (and your) day.

Maybe it’s because the trees have traded verdant leaves for fiery ones, but I am craving some green. Green and white are such a classic pair, and the addition of black makes it all new. This board could be the inspiration for a refined event on a sprawling estate, a lovely vineyard wedding, or an intimate backyard occasion. Enjoy!

Mood: refreshing, refined
Palette: green, black, white

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Top row from left: luggage tags and bouquet both from Brides, silhouette portraits via House Martin, Romona Keveza dress from Brides
Row 2: photo via Black Eiffel, Mr. Boddington invitation via Love Made Visible, “turtleneck” via Orange Beautiful
Row 3: cake from The Cake Parlor, invitation by Ceci NY, photo via Style Me Pretty
Row 4: photo via Classic Bride, boutonniere via Brooklyn Bride, centerpiece from Dandelion Ranch, Chatsworth garden maze

Update! How cute would these gumballs be as favors?

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Boards #39 and #40 | Garden Parties

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Whether your event takes place in a friend’s garden or in the local botanical gardens, a garden wedding is one of the sweetest things I can imagine. What a great opportunity to play up an already beautiful setting. Here are two takes on the garden wedding.

Board #39: Pink and Green

How have I not done a pink and green board yet? It’s such a classic color combination, especially for a wedding. Especially for a garden wedding!

Mood: preppy, classic
Palette: pink, green

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Top row from left: garden table, Candy Anthony dress via Style Me Pretty, topiaries via Faye and Greer, cake from In Style Weddings
Row 2: dress via Style Me Pretty, melon balls from MS, potted favors from Brides, boutonniere via Social Design
Row 3: limeade via Good On Paper, invitation by Bird and Banner, save-the-date from MS, planter via Faye and Greer
Row 4: table number from MS, little rose arrangement, Romona Keveza dress from Brides, pink cookies from Rebecca Thuss

For more lovely pink and green details, take a look at this gorgeous post over at Faye and Greer.

Board #40: Blue and Yellow

I know this isn’t quite the palette that Classic Bride is going for, but I did want to try and put together a beautiful garden wedding for her that incorporated blue and yellow…

Mood: fresh, lighthearted
Palette: hydrangea blue, daffodil yellow, white

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Top row from left: flowers by Ariella Chezar, lanterns from Brides (photo by Dasha Wright), boutonniere from The Knot, bouquets from MS
Row 2: both invitations from Bird and Banner, cakes from MS, photo by Mel Barlow
Row 3: wreath and parasol both from Rebecca Thuss, tea tin from Harney & Sons, bouquet from The Knot
Row 4: Simple Silhouette dresses via Style Me Pretty, Sika Designs dress via Shiny Squirrel, dress from Brides UK, blue head wreath from Ariella Chezar

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Boards #37 and #38 | Winter Whites

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At first glance, these boards may not seem so different. They are both Winter boards, and they are both white. But, as any interior designer will tell you (Mom…?), the impact made by warm whites is quite different than that made by cool whites. Both would make for a stunning event.

Board #37: Warm White

I think warm white and I think coconut, white chocolate, pearls, cashmere, with all those delicious pink and gold undertones.

Mood: warm, classy
Palette: warm white

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Top row from left: luminarias from MS, Alex Bittar earrings via A Little Sussy, bouquet from Brides, cake from MS
Row 2: gloves from Burning A Hole, mini liqueur shakes from Brides, stationery from Rebecca Thuss, clutch from The Knot
Row 3: individual coconut souffle from MS, candle-lit steps via {frolic}, shrug via Your Heart Out, Carolina Herrera dress from Brides UK

Board #38: Cool White

Cool white, with its silver and blue undertones, evokes images of crystal, ice, porcelain, and crisp white paper.

Mood: cool, chic
Palette: icy whites

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Top row from left: Lorena Barrezueta porcelain, The Beatles White Album, gift wrap from Carolyne Roehm, David Meister dress from Nordstrom
Row 2: Lladro hair comb, centerpiece from Brides, image from Huge Store, paper flowers from Brides
Row 3: chandelier drops from Chic of Shabby Creek, sweet snowballs from Brides (photo by Dasha Wright), bouquet and cake both from MS
Row 4: photo via {frolic}, shrug via Your Heart Out, ice shot glasses from Ice Immediate

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Boards #35 and #36 | Red and White

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Wow. Sorry for the late post again! I seem to be having some serious trouble with the internet lately. Anyway, here they are… Today we have two red and white boards, one for early summer and one for winter.

Board #35: Strawberry & Cream

In the early summer, red and white makes me think of berries and cream, picnic linens, and sweet simple fun. I imagined this board with a touch of French flair.

Mood: sweet, simply elegant
Palette: red, white, bits of black

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Top row from left: calligraphy by Maybelle, photo via Faye and Greer, photo via Black Eiffel, Luisa Beccaria dress via Perfect Bound
Row 2: photo via {frolic}, Eavis & Brown dress from Brides UK, flags from Vintage Weave, cake and French poppies both from MS
Row 3: table by Art Fool, necklace by Saylor Sage, red and white napkin, drinks and Paris photo both from Brides

Update! These coasters by Sarah Ridgley would be perfect for this event.

Board #35: Cranberry & Snow

Add some sophistication to a snow white event with rich holiday red.

Mood: holiday sophistication
Palette: cranberry, white

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Top row from left: white hot chocolate from Matthew Mead, church, pomegranate seating cards from MS, Carmen Marc Valvo dress via Perfect Bound, lantern ceiling
Row 2: photo from Brides, fig holiday roll and red lipstick both from MS, red candles from Flickr, hypericum boutonniere from The Knot
Row 3: red pistachios, red currant gelee and bouquet both from MS, invitation from Ceci NY

Update!

#36 Cranberry and Snow


How about this fun card by Wiley Valentine?

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Boards #33 and #34 | The Great Gatsby

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Today’s boards are variations on a Great Gatsby theme.

Board #33: Gatsby by Day

Mood: country club chic
Palette: pastel pink, green, white

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Top row from left: cake from Brides, veil by Lynn Kiracofe Designs, Favourbrook suit from Brides UK, bouquet from MS
Row 2: Great Gatsby party, Oscar de la Renta gown from Brides UK, centerpiece by Ariella Chezar
Row 3: invitation by Bird and Banner, table from Brides, Michelle Rago frog corsage (photo by Dasha Wright), garland via {frolic}
Row 4: hat from Hats and Veils, photo from Jacqueline Property Rentals

If you want more ideas like this, take a look at this spread from Brides, and this post from Faye and Greer.

Board #34: Gatsby by Night

Mood: swanky Art Deco
Palette: black, cream, chocolate

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Top row from left: photo from Brides, flapper, invitation from The Knot, earrings from Aspire Auctions
Row 2: bouquet via Wedding Flowers Guide, desserts from MS, pearls, garland from MS
Row 3: Stacy Kane photo via Classic Bride, vintage poster, Youlin dress from Brides
Row 4: Diane von Furstenburg dress at Neiman Marcus, image from Brides UK, April Reed cake via Love Made Visible, bouquet from MS

Update! Check out this fabulous post over at Perfect Bound – lots of Roaring 20′s inspiration.
Update! How about some of these paper goods from Tinsel Trading – I especially like the bride and groom card, and the menu.
Update! Look at this beautiful dress by Claire Pettibone – I think it work well in either of these boards.

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