Board #475 | Orange Float

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How about a little retro for your day? Not that I’m not loving this springtime, but when I saw this photo of an orange cream float on Beth Helmstetter’s blog, I could not resist a quick detour into summer. And, if you want to enjoy one of these treats without designing your entire wedding around it, here’s a recipe from Country Living. (It really would make a cute party, though.)

Mood: tangerine dream
Palette: orange and creme

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Top row from left: orange float via Beth Helmstetter, photo of white and orange table by Corbin Gurkin, orange tissue paper poms from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: dahlia boutonniere from Martha Stewart Weddings, rose in bud vase via The Sweetest Occasion, retro-inspired invitation by Bird & Banner
Row 3: calligraphy hand fans by Betsy Dunlap and orange tulip bouquet both from Martha Stewart Weddings, frozen orange bombe photo by Aya Brackett, dress from J.Crew
Row 4: orange flower headband by Handle & Spout, vintage dress from Seesaw Vintage, photo of garden roses by Concrete & Honey

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Board #474 | Hot Pink & India Ink

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Can you think of another color that’s more fun than hot pink? Pair it with ink black, and it becomes utterly cool, and even a little sexy. I mean, how fabulous would a bride look in Jennifer Behr‘s sassy headband? This palette certainly lends itself to a more modern look, but here it takes on a vintage/retro vibe.

Mood: vintage sexy cool
Palette: hot pink and India ink

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Top row from left: confetti photo from Jalouse, stationery and envelope liners by Mr. Boddington’s Studio, photo of bridesmaid with pink favor box by Elizabeth Messina
Row 2: pink cocktails from Martha Stewart Weddings, hot pink headband by Jennifer Behr, cafe sidewalk sign via Little Brown Pen
Row 3: photo of vintage getaway car by B & G Photography, photo of fuschia peony bouquets by Our Labor of Love, photo of pink papel picado by Jonathan Canlas

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Board #473 | Antique Peach and Blue

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Headboards have been a surprising source of inspiration for me lately – further evidence, I guess, that inspiration can be found just about anywhere. This palette of antique peach and faded blue makes for a sweet spring combination, or a soft choice for summer. And I love the floral print! Have any of you found your wedding colors or aesthetic or other inspiration in an unexpected place?

Mood: feminine vintage
Palette: antique peach, faded blue, pale green

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Top row from left: floral print headboard via Little Green Notebook, photo of saturn peaches from Cannelle et Vanille, photo of outdoor wedding table by Elizabeth Messina
Row 2: amaryllis and tree peony bouquet by Matthew Robbins for Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of velvet lined jewelry boxes by Johnny Miller for Martha Stewart
Row 3: peach floral print dress by Reem Acra, photo of fabric corsage by Vis Photography via Green Wedding Shoes, vintage-inspired save-the-date by Lucky Luxe
Row 4: peach rose and porcelain berry bouquet by Ariella Chezar, “Chirp” patterned china by Lenox, photo of ruffled dress from Gabriella New York by Shelly Kroger

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Board #472 | Red Bistro Chairs

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Today’s wedding board was inspired entirely by Silvana di Franco’s photo of the red folding bistro chairs. The simplicity, the muted colors. Like yesterday’s inspiration board, something about it feels like this early part of Spring – soft gray with glimpses of color. Used judiciously, red is one of my favorite colors. It has so many moods, from playful to sexy. Here, I think it’s both sophisticated and sweet. For this couple, I imagine a low-key luncheon with just a few perfect details – personalized menus, a single peony instead of a bouquet, a getaway bicycle – and just their closest friends and family.

Mood: perfectly simple, sweetly sophisticated
Palette: French red, white linen, stone

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Top row from left: photo of red bistro chairs by Silvana di Franco via Wiley Valentine, bride and groom from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of single red peony by Elizabeth Messina via Ritzy Bee
Row 2: photo of climbing roses and French house number via Creature Comforts, red nail polish via Mary Ruffle
Row 3: photo of bride and groom on bicycle by Yves Samuel, photo of personalized menu by Elizabeth Messina, berry cake from Martha Stewart Weddings

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Board #471 | Rough Winds and Darling Buds

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I don’t know why, but I’m really digging this dark moody gray right now. It feels like such a perfect neutral for this early part of Spring, the windy, rainy days paired with blossoming trees. I also like the way it has a masculine feel to it that balances the sweet, feminine pink in this inspiration board. What do you think? Do you like this charcoal gray as a neutral, or is it too dark for your taste?

Mood: romantic, moody
Palette: charcoal and slate grays, cherry blossom pink

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Top row from left: Carolina Herrera ballgown from Charleston Weddings, photo of table with bentwood chairs by Jose Villa, gray suit from Brooklyn Tailors via this is not my work
Row 2: charcoal gray invitation by Gryphon Stationers, blossoming branches photo by Gemma Comas
Row 3: chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat, photo of car and oak tree by Jose Villa, flowers by Saipua

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