Board #520 | Love in the Outdoors

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I had a December wedding, in San Francisco, at a restaurant. And I loved every minute of it. BUT. I sure do love the idea of an outdoor summertime wedding in the countryside. Something that’s equal parts rustic and elegant. That takes its cue from the surroundings with earthy tones of honey and oak, and the summery green of grasses and vines. Instead of worrying about what’s trendy or overdone, worry about creating a lovely day and taking care of your guests: time your ceremony to miss the hottest part of the day, serve spiked sweet tea, keep decor to a minimum and let the natural surroundings shine. As complicated as planning a wedding can be, it can also be quite simple if you set your mind to it – I promise!

Mood: rustic at its most elegant
Palette: rich earthy hues, fresh cut green


Top row from left: bouquet with ferns and sunflowers by Ariella Chezar, photo of huge oak tree by Michelle M. Waite, photo of jar of honey by Justin DeMutiis via Style Me Pretty
Row 2: sepia photo of benches by Elizabeth Messina, vintage dishes from Matthew Mead Style, chocolate cherry cake with meringue mushrooms styled by Rebecca Thuss for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: mint juleps, photo of Twigs & Honey veil by Elizabeth Messina, centerpiece with dahlias by Ariella Chezar, photo by Aaron Delesie
Row 4: bumblebee pin by Ruby Spirit Designs from Folksy, vintage getaway car from Brides, invitation with tree motif by Oscar & Emma, photo of sunset at a vineyard by One Love Photo

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Board #519 | Love and Lilacs

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Happy March! Is spring here yet?

In my mind, I could smell lilacs the entire time I was working on this inspiration board. I love it! And this is my favorite kind of purple – the kind you find in nature, against a backdrop of green and white. I also made this board because I was feeling sort of an overdose on wedding details and trends, and wanted something that focused on just a few pretty things. One gorgeous flower, repeated. Champagne and cake, and maybe some of your aunt’s famous shortbread (with or without a personalized stamp). Lawn games and a jazz band for a sweet afternoon celebration. Lovely, but nothing fussy.

(While we’re on the subject of wedding overdosing, you might like this post over on A Practical Wedding. A little sanity for any brides who might be feeling overwhelmed with ideas.)


Mood: simple, classic and lovely
Palette: fresh green, purple lilac, clean white


Top row from left: photo of punch table under a tree by Corinna Raznikov via True & Wesson, letterpress invitation with green motif by Blue Ribbon Design, lavender wreath by Rebecca Thuss for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: photo of gorgeous lilac centerpiece by Tara Whittaker via Wedding Chicks, photo of champagne bucket by Thayer Gowdy
Row 3: photo of bouquet with embroidered handkerchief by Beaux Arts Photographie via The Bride’s Cafe, Jenny Packham dress from Brides UK, stamped shortbread from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of classic white convertible by Gertrude & Mabel for Rosemary Events
Row 4: photo of croquet set by Jose Villa, lilac centerpiece with jam favors by Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding, three layer wedding cake with white petals from Martha Stewart Weddings, lilac bouquet by Chelsea Fuss


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Board #518 | Champagne & Blue

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A friend is getting married later this year, and she asked me to put together an inspiration board for her using some of the elements that have already been determined. They’ve picked a date (late September) and a venue (a champagne lounge with Cream City brick walls), she’s chosen shoes and bridesmaid dresses (both in royal blue), and she wanted suggestions for non-floral centerpieces. I tried to bring all of those things together in a way that made sense, resulting in what I think is a nice balance of informal and elegant, and in colors that are rich enough for an autumn event. I stuck with mostly neutrals, allowing the royal blue to really pop. Ideas for non-floral centerpieces? Pillar candles, breadstick bouquets, and giant balloons. And of course, how can you have a party at a champagne lounge without champagne? Actually, buckets of champagne would make for excellent centerpieces themselves…

Mood: casual luxury
Palette: champagne, royal blue, chocolate, cream


Top row from left: blue lounge at Cuvee, champagne cocktails from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of bentwood chair with table number by Marlin Munoz via Style Me Pretty, pillar candle centerpiece from Martha Stewart
Row 2: balloon centerpieces with table number tags from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of white peony bouquet by Jose Villa, white calligraphy on kraft paper by Grace Edmands for Oscar & Emma via Oh So Beautiful Paper, photo of blue pointed toe shoes from Kiss the Groom
Row 3: chocolate truffle cake by April Reed, Cuvee Champagne Lounge, royal blue bridesmaid dress from J.Crew, breadstick bouquets and dahlias by Matthew Robbins
Row 4: guest books with blue velvet trim from Martha Stewart, photo of birdcage veil by Linda Chaja, picture frame “photobooth” from Front Room Photography, vintage bucket with champagne via Dress Design Decor


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Board #495: Champagne and Cake
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Board #517 | Blushing Beauty

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Do you have any romantic plans? Did you mail paper treats to loved ones? Anyone planning on popping the question today…?

My Valentine to you comes in the form of an inspiration board. In terribly predictable colors. By accenting this nearly translucent pink with pops of very red red, I think I’ve avoided being overly sweet. I’m thinking red ink on barely pink paper, red fruit and bisque roses, perhaps bright red lipstick beneath a blush colored veil.

Mood: sweet Valentine
Palette: seashell pink, crimson red hots


Top row from left: Mast Bros. Chocolate bar via Sunday Suppers, photo of red striped socks by Weddings By Two via 100 Layer Cake, photo of red bird and Twigs & Honey feather headpiece from Kiss the Groom, room with chandelier via Dress Design Decor
Row 2: rose centerpiece with pomegranate from Martha Stewart Weddings, heart doily with “love” calligraphy by Crystal Kluge, ring pillow with felt flowers by Llubav
Row 3: pink cake with fondant decorations from Martha Stewart Weddings, red peony photo by Elizabeth Messina, pale pink wedding favors from Martha Stewart Weddings, “Love One Another” ring dish by Paloma’s Nest

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Board #516 | Butterscotch and Peach

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If you follow anyone in the wedding industry on twitter, then you’ve probably heard all about BHLDN, Urban Outfitter’s new wedding line that’s launching on Valentine’s Day (it’s pronounced like beholden). There have been some sneak peeks around the web, and this one with the peach and gray was so lovely I just had to make an inspiration board with it. Did you check out some of the pieces from BHLDN? Do you have a favorite?

Mood: romantic, whimsical
Palette: orange, peach, cream, butterscotch


Top row from left: dress from BHLDN, orange pinwheel by Rebecca Thuss, cake with paper decorations from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: tent from Big Sky Tents, ribbon curtain by Rebecca Thuss for Martha Stewart Weddings, Zara shoes via Cinderella Project
Row 3: roses with fruit by Ariella Chezar, calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap, bouquet with peach amaryllis by Saipua
Row 4: porcelain ring dish by Paloma’s Nest, cake flags by Herriott Grace via Oh Happy Day, floral wedding invitations by Mitchell & Dent



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Board #491: Peach and Pumpkins
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