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This board brings the sunshine, but in a refined, elegant way. I love the juxtaposition of the shiny gold trophy cup and the rustic, natural succulents. Succulents are easy to propagate at home in the months before the wedding {saving you money in the process!}. Treasure hunt at garage sales and flea markets for small bowls and cups in shades of pewter, bronze, and gold, transplant your succulents, then cluster them in the center of tables or display as favors. A single bud tucked into each place setting is another great detail, and a project you can use your cuttings for, as well. My favorite thing about this board, though, has got to be the miniature limoncello sodas – serve them at cocktail hour with straws.

The Details
First row, left to right:
Trophy cup centerpiece by Artfool and photo by Karen Hill; ceremony photo by Zoom Photography via Snippet & Ink; gold headpiece via Rebecca Thuss

Second row:
Sand, succulent, and rose escort card display by Modern Day Design; gold ceiling photo by Jenifer Altman; succulent goblets via Once Wed

Third row:
Dress portrait by Meg Smith Photography; limoncello via Style Me Pretty; gold and crystal earrings photo by Aaron Delesie on Style Me Pretty

Fourth row:
Place setting photo by Aaron Delesie on SMP; gold satin ribbon cake from Martha Stewart Weddings; succulent wreath via Brilliant Asylum

As always, I would love to work with you to put together a custom inspiration board for your wedding or party! Check out the details here and purchase here.

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Since last Friday was the first day of spring, I thought I’d start off the week with a punchy pastel party. The color palette is all over the board – pale pink, rosy pink, yellow, gold, white, aqua, green, black, brown – but a stunning location (here, a shabby chic barn) is enough to pull the look together. The bride wears gold ballet flats under a simple sheath dress, dessert or intermezzo sorbet is served in silver footed dishes, and sparkling chandeliers hang down the center of one long table. A black bouquet and the dark center of anemones cut the sweetness just enough.

The Details
First row, left to right:
Ranunculus, black ivy, and olive bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, boutonnieres by Artfool, heart necklace photo by Ashley McCue via Once Wed

Second row:
Barn from Martha Stewart Weddings, dress photo by Whitebox Weddings, sorbet photo by France Ruffenach, ballet flats photo by Jose Villa

Third row:
Portrait by Brooke Schwab, tree ceremony photo by Jose Villa

Fourth row:
Anemone centerpiece from Style Me Pretty, pink flowergirl flats available at Crew Cuts, confetti exit photo by Meg Smith

P.S. Since I always enjoy seeing the sources of others’ inspiration: the photo below from the J. Crew catalog was the original image for this board. As you can see, I went a little brighter and a little deeper but kept the black.

And as always, if you like what you see here, let me make you a custom inspiration board! Check out the details here and purchase here!

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Because I introduced Peach & Pearl’s first giveaway yesterday (Go enter! Click here now!), I decided to save Monday’s inspiration board for today, which is appropriate since it’s in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! I fell in love with the emerald-kelly-almost blue green of the rustic old mailbox in the top photo, and decided to build a board around it. Subtle nods to Ireland – a clover charm necklace, a fiddler for the cocktail hour, Guinness at the reception – as well as a horseshoe-themed invitation set make for a fun but not cheesy, elegant but modern wedding. And who wouldn’t want a little extra luck to start a marriage off on the right foot?

The Details
First row, left to right:
Mailbox photo by Elizabeth Messina via Oh How Charming!; necklace by Ornamental Things via Style Me Pretty; groomsmen photo by Our Labor of Love

Second row:
Vintage hanky wrapped bouquet by Martha Stewart Weddings; portrait of bride by Todd Pellowe via Southern Weddings; blue Ball jars by Martha Stewart Weddings

Third row:
Topiary ring bearer pillow by Martha Stewart Weddings; invitation photo by Mary Claire via Style Me Pretty

Fourth row:
Escort card board photo by Jose Villa via Once Wed; boutonniere photo by Stella Alesi on SMP; tablescape by Fete NY

Like what you see? Let me make you a custom inspiration board! See the details here and purchase here!

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So. Inspiration Board Week didn’t work out QUITE as I had planned, due to my and Blogger’s technical and temporal issues. BUT I have this lovely board for you to end the week on a high note. The best part about making inspiration boards is that I get to explore and celebrate so many different styles, like this mod wedding and this wintery wedding. Most I wouldn’t choose for my own, but today’s board comes pretty close to my personal style – sweet, simple, and filled with lovely details.

Start the day with an intimate wedding at the bride’s childhood church, then move to a family member or friend’s backyard for an elegant reception filled with personal details like family member wedding portraits and a photo line of the bride and groom growing up. To keep the party hopping late into the night, set out votives along a stone wall and punched luminarias along walkways.

The Details
First row, left to right: portrait by whitebox weddings; cake topped with handmade sugar flowers by Martha Stewart Weddings; escort cards photo by Jen Siska via Alison Events

Second row: centerpiece photo by Jose Villa via Beth Helmsetter Events; waiting bouquets by Meg Smith; family photo and seating arrangment table photo by Lauren Crew via Brooklyn Bride

Third row: appetizers photo by Jose Villa via Beth Helmsetter Events; gate photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy from Martha Stewart Weddings; giant dahlia, green protea, calla lily, and chocolate cosmos bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings

Fourth row: church from Yer Photo Xpression’s flickr; stone wall votives photo by Ryan Benyi; eyelet candles photo by Jose Villa via Beth Helmsetter Events

P.S. For another take on cream, white, and green, check out this board.

P.P.S. Like what you see? Let me make you a custom inspiration board! See the details here and purchase here!