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Here’s something totally different from our usual Peach & Pearl fare for Day 2 of inspiration board week: a bright, modern party filled with pops of orange, black, and white. Graphic ranunculus on an otherwise simple white cake, plastic chairs pulled up to reception tables, and a typewriter guest book bring this look together. This shade of orange is perfect for a July or August wedding, I think.

The Details
First row, left to right:
Portrait by {whitebox weddings}. Use an antique typewriter for a guest book: insert a long sheet of paper, then instruct guests to type out their well wishes one at a time {via Brooklyn Bride}. For a high-impact but low-cost cake design, order a modern three-tiered cake decorated judiciously with sugar couture flowers {via Wedding Style}.

Second row:
Shoe shots are so much more fun when you’re wearing a color that pops {photo by Kate Headley}. Especially if your wedding is in the summer, laying out fans on ceremony seats is a thoughtful touch for your guests {Hatch Creative Studio}.

Third row:
Even a modern palette can incorporate an old-school veil {photo by Meg Smith}. Chic satin frocks are cool in more ways than one (I kill myself!) {via All Things Lovely}. Even roses look mod when gathered in a slim, tight sheath {photo by James Carson via We Met in a Bar}. The famous Ann Wood cake toppers, in their black and white outfits, would look lovely on perched on any top tier {photo by Our Labor of Love}.

Fourth row:
Graphic, textured flowers pair well with a shiny metallic bowl in this centerpiece {The Knot}. A last detail to nail down? Finding some stunning orange architecture to incorporate into your pre- or post-ceremony portraits {photo by Meg Smith}.

Like what you see? Want me to make you a custom inspiration board? Read the details here and visit my shop here!

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A new season has just begun (at least in my book!), so what better way to kick it off and celebrate the first day of inspiration board week than with a spring fling wedding board! Delicate candy-colored hues, rainbow cupcakes, and vintage prom dresses – oh my! I picture a simple ceremony at a little white church, then a reception with lawn games and an ice cream truck at a state park in May.

The Details
First row, left to right:
Check vintage stores or the closet of your childhood home for candy-hued prom dresses. If you involve your maids in the hunt, they might not even resent your choice! {photo by Flint Photography via Snippet & Ink}. Love these pink d’orsays with a curl on the toe {photo by Meg Smith}. There’s no need to dress up your favors if you’re giving Laduree macarons {via Lobster and Swan}.

Second row:
Cupcakes frosted in a gentle gradation of hues make for a lovely dessert display {photo by Charlotte Jenks Lewis via Brooklyn Bride}. With a bright pink satin sash, even the bride gets color wonderful {photo by Meg Smith}. Make crepe paper blooms for guests to pick up before the ceremony and wear throughout the event {via Snippet & Ink}.

Third row:
This color palette begs for a candy buffet at the end of the night {Amy Atlas}. The best part about this color scheme? Most blooms will fit! {photo by Meg Smith}. Even succulents get in on the action – a display of these delicately tinged-beauties would look lovely on a card table or at the bar {via Once Wed}.

Fourth row:
If you want something to cut, choose a simple buttercream cake sprinkled with rose petals in every hue {photo by Meg Smith – what can I say, she’s amazing!}. Swizzle sticks grouped together would make a delicious centerpiece at a kids’ table {Martha Stewart Weddings}. The unassuming carnation just seems to fit this event’s aesthetic – mass them to make centerpieces pop {Ariella Chezar}

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

I mentioned in my last post that Marcie found me through my Etsy shop. I’m excited to announce that I’m now offering custom inspiration board development!

This service is perfect for the bride who is pulling together a wedding on a budget but would like some professional assistance at the outset. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options available, or have no idea where to start your planning, or have several ideas that won’t seem to mesh together, or are thisclose to a polished look, I can help.

Through an exchange of emails, images, and ideas (as many as it takes to get it right!), I’ll listen to what you want your wedding to be – how you want it to feel, what you want it to look like. Together, we’ll refine your vision of the day.

Focusing on the aesthetics of the event, I’ll then synthesize our discussions into a comprehensive and beautiful inspiration board which you can refer to throughout the rest of your planning. The board will be emailed to you and presented on Peach & Pearl together with an explanation of the different elements and how they come together.

Pricing:
Custom Inspiration Boards are only $25 each and come with a letter of explanation and further suggestions. A combination package with an inspiration board and a Custom Concept Flow is available for $40. Read more here.

So if you like what you see here, visit my shop to see the rest of the details then drop me a line {peachandpearl (at) ymail (dot) com} and tell me a bit about what you’ve got going on so far. I look forward to working with you!

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This board is for lovely Marcie, who found me through my Etsy shop. She came to me with a few details in place but was looking for some help bringing everything together with a vintage Tuscan feel.

My first suggestion was to tone down her color palette a bit, from cheery red, orange and yellow to something approximating the landscape of Tuscany: the rusty red of soil, burnt orange, buttery gold, succulent green, and cream/champagne. I also suggested swapping out the gerbera daisy centerpieces she wasn’t in love with for a more organic tableau of hearty artisan bread, small bowls of olives, scattered herbs, plenty of pillar candles, and maybe even a rusty urn overflowing with potted ivy.

The Details:
First row, left to right:
The faded red brick of Marcie’s venue sets the perfect scene for a Mediterranean-inspired affair {The Gallery}. Monogrammed wine bottles make perfect table decor or recycled water carafes {Brides.com}. Artisan breads, either bundled in woven baskets or arranged simply on tables, make intricate (and delicious!) centerpieces {from Oh How Charming, photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy}.

Second row:
Fill shallow, dark wood boxes with sand and prop up escort cards in neat rows. Cluster succulent buds and white blooms at the front {arrangement by Modern Day Design}. If you’re assigning seats as well as tables, wine cork place cards look chic at the head of each place setting {via Weddingbee}

Third row:
Send guests home at the end of the night with rosemary seedlings planted in terra cotta pots (for those with out of town guests, consider a seed packet tucked into the pot, instead). Guest names can be written on simple wooden sticks for identifying ease {photo by Leigh Miller Photography}. Bar menus printed on burnt orange paper alert guests to the night’s signature drinks {Martha Stewart Weddings}. Consider using tall, bundled wheat stalks or bare manzanita branches as decor at the bar or on the cake table. Champagne linens and herb sprigs tucked into menus or napkins make for a refreshing tablescape {photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty}.

Fourth row:
A leather journal bound with archival-quality paper is a simple guest book {Martha Stewart Weddings}. Ask small attendants to scatter loose herb sprigs instead of flower petals (bonus: your ceremony space will smell delightful!) {photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty}. Bring in deeper colors with personal flowers, and consider a champagne sash for either your dress or bouquet {photo by Sedona Bride}.