Board #570 | Gilded Halloween

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Mood: elegant, moody
Palette: midnight black, gold pumpkins, candle white

For my annual Halloween inspiration board, I wanted to avoid anything too obvious, so I chose a gold and black palette (instead of orange and black), and let the main decor be pumpkins painted gold plus lots and lots of candles. Other little details nod to the spooky holiday without being theme-y: a skull-and-crossbones bow tie, and a gorgeous gown reminiscent of a spider web.

On a totally separate note: Sending all my thoughts to everyone on the East Coast – I hope that everyone weathered the storm safely, and that things go back to normal very soon!

Row 1: black and gold 1800s photo back via Vintage Oh My / black and gold Art Deco wedding cake by Lael Cakes, photo by Jen Huang / black wall with gold mirror from Canadian House and Home / gold pumpkins from Swank Productions  //  Row 2: champagne via Grey Likes Weddings, photo by Eric Kelley, styled by Easton Events / black diamond ring by Anna Sheffield from Bonadrag / gold garland tiara by Jennifer Behr, photo by Belathee / black and tulle dress, photo by Jamie Beck  //  Row 3: white pumpkin with gold oak leaves from Ladies Home Journal / bow tie with skulls, photo by Steve DePino, via Ritzy Bee / Czech gravestone via Ketchup & Mustard
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Board #569 | Warm Rustic Elegance

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Mood: warm rustic elegance
Palette: barn wood, foliage, rust

Are you on Lover.ly yet? If you’re looking for nothing but wedding inspiration, then you won’t want to miss it! This week, they’re highlighting Snippet & Ink on the homepage, so I thought it would be fun to create an inspiration board with some of my recent Lover.ly finds. Something rustic, and elegant and warm – something for the middle of fall. Branches, grasses and fruit are unexpectedly luxurious, and appropriate for the season. Candlelight and calligraphy add refinement to weathered barn wood and a rusty old truck. This cozy, beautiful warmth is just what I love about autumn!

Click through the Lover.ly links below for image sources.

Row 1:  heavy rustic door via Santa Barbara Chic on Lover.ly / centerpiece with branches and fruit via The Bride’s Cafe on Lover.ly / barn lanterns via Snippet & Ink on Lover.ly //  Row 2:  cheese wheel “cake” via Snippet & Ink on Lover.ly / wedding kiss via Wedding Chicks on Lover.ly / invitation via Inspired By This on Lover.ly  //  Row 3:  flowers, cocktails, and truck all via Snippet & Ink on Lover.ly
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Board #568 | Plum and Gold

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Mood: luxe autumn harvest
Palette: plum, aubergine, burnished gold, cream

 

One of the things I love most about imagining fall weddings is the rich color palette – ochre, aubergine, burnt sienna, burnished gold. I’ve been collecting images for a deep plum and rich gold inspiration board for awhile, and finally came up with something that I love – something that I think could work equally well for an elegant wedding or a more rustic event. Or even for Thanksgiving dinner! Bowls of fruit and fall leaves are appropriate decorative elements for an autumn wedding.

Row 1: vintage dress with gold accents via Oh Hello Friend / purple china aster arrangement from Martha Stewart / buttercream cake with champagne grapes from Martha Stewart Weddings  //  Row 2: gold leaves centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings / ornate calligraphy invitation by Grapevine Couture Invitations via Michelle Rago Ltd. / aubergine Elie Saab dress via Karla’s Closet  //  Row 3: still life with plums by Jacques Linard / Monique Lhuillier dress, photo by Elisa B, via Snippet & Ink / leaf escort cards via Once Wed, calligraphy by Meagan Tidwell  //  Row 4: golden pears by Lael Cakes, photo by Jen Huang / photo by Nathaniel Goldberg for Vogue UK / bouquet with champagne grapes from Martha Stewart Weddings
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Board #567 | Late Summer Sunlight

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Mood: playful, rustic, low-key
Palette: black, white, honey gold, green, tan

I love black and white as a way to dress up a rustic event – it seems sort of unexpected and even a little bit modern. Here it’s more black and tan, I guess, and the effect is warm and a little bit playful, especially with details like funnel cakes and a silhouette artist. Dahlias and sunflower centers tiptoe back and forth between summer and fall, and a rustic venue feels like the perfect place to be as one season transitions into the next…

 

Row 1: woman in gingham shirt and cardigan with vintage camera, photo by Kate Powers / letterpress invitation, calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap / funnel cakes from Food and Cook  //  Row 2: Motorman chocolate lager, packaging designed by Freshthrills, via Lovely Package / bouquet with maidenhair fern and brown sunflowers by Ariella Chezar for Brides  //  Row 3: barn and field with dandelions, photo by Rebekka Seale / musician with mandolin, photo by Jose Villa / silhouette artist from Martha Stewart Weddings  //  Row 4: escort cards nestled in peanuts from Kelly Oshiro, calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap, photo by Jose Villa / centerpiece with dahlias and fruit by Amy Merrick / black striped linen tablecloth from Relish Decor

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Board #566 | Farm to Table

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Mood: rustic, refined abundance
Palette: green, plum, black, white

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Row 1: bowl centerpiece with purple artichokes and plums by Amy Osaba, photo by Jose Villa for Once Wed / black and white gingham necktie from J.Crew / oak leaf and daisy garlands from Michelle Rago / chalkboard art sign by Dana Tanamachi   //  Row 2: dress photo by Yazy Jo via Elizabeth Anne Designs / square wedding cake with stone fruit, photo by Jose Villa for Once Wed / barn wedding with party lights, photo by Jose Villa / wedding guest in black and white dress from Martha Stewart Weddings  //  Row 3: garden letterpress invitation by Ceci New York / baskets of seasonal fruit and vegetables, photo by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers, calligraphy by Paperfinger / miniature blackberry pies from Martha Stewart  //  Row 4: Lyon’s Farmette photo by Alison Vagnini / dark purple boutonnieres by Flowerwild, photo by Jose Villa / black and white gingham tablecloth, table styled by Coty Farquhar

 

My baby sister is getting married! She seems set on doing most of the planning on her own, but she did give me a little direction so I could work on an inspiration board for her. They’ve picked Lyon’s Farmette in Colorado as their venue, and the date is set for about a year from now, so I went with a “late summer bounty” theme. Lots of deep purple fruit, foliage, and black and white gingham to keep things playful. You’ll probably be seeing a couple more inspiration boards made with Lora’s wedding in mind – hopefully she’ll end up using one of them!

 

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