Summer Berries

This board was inspired by a photo I saw over on Santa Barbara Wedding Chic. I saw it this morning and just couldn't stop thinking of it. I loved the playfulness of the ice cream cones, and esp. loved the color! Sticking with a color palette of various berry tones, this is what evolved. I would love to attend a wedding like this. In my head there is a lot of laughter, twinkle lights, and yummy homemade treats. Hope you enjoy!

row 1: flowers via saipua, anna williams ice cream cone photo via kelly oshiro
row 2: dress photo via, shoes via brooklyn bride, Ceci New York invitation suite via fancy frills
row 3: mini desserts via inspired by this, dress via sarah sevens, lantern photo via yves samuel

Meshing colors

It's rainy here in Atlanta, so instead of the bright "lemonade-ish" one I had planned for today, I thought I'd do a board with darker, richer colors (Did I mention that I'm also really looking forward to fall?) I designed this one as inspiration for a party, but it easily could be turned into a wedding. On that note, keep in mind that everything does not have to match perfectly. Not only is it sometimes overkill, but there is no better way to get a migraine than stressing over whether or not the green ribbon perfectly matches the green dresses, and if those match the green ink on the escort cards etc. etc. Instead just make sure everything flows together and has the same feel. Just like decorating- the mixing and matching of textures, patterns, etc almost always is more beautiful than having everything identical.

row 1: i misplaced the link for these homemade chips, anyone know? , escort cards via snippetandink, antique glass lanterns via design sponge

row 2: dress via artfool, macaroons via bouchon bakery, earrings via emma alison designs
row 3: table via fete

Wine Inspired Wedding

Sorry for not posting yesterday, but the website has been a major success and I was busier than I expected!

Using a variation of the changing hydrangea, I came up with a wine inspired wedding. In saying that I don't mean that it needs to take place in Napa, only that it needs to capture the deep colors and richness of a good glass of red wine. I envision this wedding having a ceremony at dusk, followed by a relaxed family style celebration. The colors would compliment the colors of the woods- deep eggplant/merlot and cream, with pops of yellow. The rest of the decor would stay earthy- using lush greens, wrought iron, and weathered wood.

This board in particular makes me want to throw a relaxed backyard dinner party.

row 1: changing hydrangea via peonies and polaroids, dress via jcrew, photograph via lonny photo
row 2: family style table via frolic, wine via martha stewart, chandelier via tim evan cook
row 3: Buffet table via tim evan, circle metallic garlands via hostess with the mostess, photo via snippet and ink