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It’s finally feeling like summer in my corner of the world, so here’s a destination wedding board to celebrate the sun! I like the mixture of aqua and tangelo, with some deeper royal blue, and chocolate brown for an accent. Citrus fruit and crepe paper flowers look appropriately beach-y lined up down the center of reception tables, while the bride and groom will stay cool in the tropics in a crepe silk gown and lightweight gray suit, respectively.

The Details
First row, left to right: crepe paper flowers from Brides; latte bowls with kumquats via Cannelle et Vanille; Stuck Labels on favor boxes via Oh Happy Day {purchase here!}

Second row: tablescape photographed by Yvonne Wong via Style Me Pretty; bride and groom from J. Crew June 2009; flower-filled fountain designed by Sillapere via Style Me Pretty

Third row: tea tin favor from Brides; surfers’ paradise invite by Flush Designs; round tag program photographed by Yvonne Wong via Style Me Pretty

Fourth row: blue cardigan bride photographed by Ann Hamilton via The Bride’s Cafe; sugar bowl centerpiece from Country Living; citrus and floral centerpiece by Oh, How Charming!

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I’m in Michigan this week, a place I’ve never really been before {I spent a weekend in Detroit, but I don’t think that counts…}. I hear Michigan is the nation’s leading cherry grower, so what better way to start off the week than with this jubilant and elegant summer wedding inspiration?

The Details:
First row, left to right: cherry favors from Wedding Style Guide; calligraphed place cards from Martha Stewart Weddings; red bouquet photo by Meg Smith

Second row: ribbon escort card display photo by Meg Smith; raspberry and blackberry centerpiece from Napa Valley Celebrations; maids in red photo by Meg Smith

Third row: butlered red wine from Napa Valley Celebrations; calligraphy by Laura Hooper; geometric high heels from Modern Day Design; photo booth photo by Meg Smith

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There are so many reasons why I love this board.

First, it’s partially inspired by one of my favorite books from childhood.

Second, it’s utterly affordable. Have friends bake blueberry cheesecake, break out heirloom linens from the hutches of relatives for reception tables, pluck and dry hydrangea from a neighbor’s garden (or your own!) for a bouquet, and comb the beach for shells in the weeks prior to the wedding to scatter down the center of long tables.

Third, this wedding gets its unique “feel” from the fog rolling in off the ocean – the bride that chooses this board won’t have to do the weather dance in the weeks leading up to the ceremony!

Keep the palette muted and soft (cream + lichen green + dusty blue + navy + weathered gray) and you can’t go wrong.

The Details
First row, left to right: fog portrait by Jenny Ebert; blueberry cheesecake via Jupiter Images; lichen napkin photo by April Joy Events

Second row: dried hydrangea in blue Ball jars via Weddingbee; mussel escort card table photo by Stacey Kane; Whaler portrait from Brides; bridesmaid photo by Leigh Miller Photography

Third row: lantern photo via Style Me Pretty; beach portrait by Brown Mouse Photo via Once Wed; vintage silver and linens photo by Karl Juengel

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The combination of an intimate City Hall ceremony with a swanky lounge reception for family and friends later that night is what inspired this board. The decor of the fabulous Viceroy Palm Springs helped, too. Striped stationery, a square cake, and thickly-petaled ranunculus add to the mod vibe.

Palette: charcoal + steel + lemon drop + marigold

The Details:
First row, left to right: ranunculus boutonniere photo by Myrtle & Marjoram via Style Me Pretty; yellow wedding dress at City Hall photo by SJ Kim Photography; ranunculus centerpiece by Martha Stewart Weddings

Second row: Viceroy Palm Springs decor; save the date by Cheree Berry via Weddingbee PRO

Third row: mix-and-match black bridesmaids dresses by J. Crew; mod square cake by Lovin’ Sullivan; flower hair piece by Beetle and Bloom via Weddingbee

Fourth row: thank you note by Thoughtful Day via Weddingbee PRO; programs photo by Myrtle & Marjoram via Style Me Pretty; sketch escort cards by Martha Stewart Weddings

I’m already working on boards for a few lovelies, but I’d be happy to take on your wedding, too! Check out the details, shoot me an email, and we can get started.