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I am LOVING purple lately, which is kind of strange, as I don’t really consider myself a purple person. (In fact, I’ve only posted ONE other purple inspiration board to date: it’s here, in case you’re wondering!) Plum and dark chocolate, with a hint of sage and peachy pink to lighten things up, is such a gorgeous palette for fall, though, don’t you think? I’m also quite taken with the dimension and texture the halved figs and blackberry cluster centerpieces bring to this board.

The Details

First row, left to right: reception setup by Napa Valley Celebrations, photo by Meg Smith, blackberry centerpiece photo by Jodi Miller via The Bride’s Cafe

Second row: plum bridesmaid dress photo by Landon Jacob Productions via Southern Weddings, figs photo by Ellie Grover via Style Me Pretty, bar setup photo by Landon Jacob via SW

Third row: sink flowers photo by One Love Photo, fig photo by Jodi Miller via The Bride’s Cafe, flower girl photo by Meg Smith

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We had a little hint of fall going there for awhile, but now (at least in NC!) it’s back to the mid-80’s for the rest of the week. Oh well… true apple cider and pumpkin picking weather will come soon enough, I suppose. Until then, a fall inspiration board to tide you over!

The Details
First row, left to right: photos by Duston Todd via Style Me Pretty

Second row: pie bar via The Knot, apples photo by Sylvie Gil via Style Me Pretty, hay wagon photo by Martha Stewart Weddings

Third row: dahlia cake by Martha Stewart Weddings, candy apples photo from Martha Stewart Weddings, heart drink stirrers photo by Jill Thomas via Style Me Pretty

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It’s nice to have inspiration boards back, isn’t it? This one is for my girl Katharine, who’s getting married on Saturday! I am thrilled and honored to be standing next to her as a bridesmaid. She’s a classic kind of gal, and her wedding is going to be black and white and beautiful all over. Though it won’t look much like today’s board, I’m dedicating it to her, anyway. Want to see what her wedding will look like? Check out this post that I made as inspiration for Miss Katharine last August!

The Details
First, left to right: bouquet by JM Flora, tablescape by Coty Farquhar, tablescape from Martha Stewart Weddings
Second: bow tie photo by Justin & Mary Marantz via Style Me Pretty, brunch setting from Country Living, lemonade station from Martha Stewart Living
Third: secret garden photo via Black*Eiffel, honey jar photo by Red Ribbon Studio, menu photo by Josh Goleman via Once Wed

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Isn’t this the most lovely shade of green? I’m picturing a little wedding garden party, with just a few family and friends under the new leaves in the first few weeks of spring. A small guest list gives you the latitude to whip up some neat details, like cucumber sandwiches that double as art, custom boxes of popcorn, a short, embellished white dress, and a perfectly crosshatched cake (sized for a small soiree, of course).

The Details
First: dress photo by Belathee via Once Wed, ribbon belt placecard holder from Martha Stewart Weddings, green heels photo by Michele M. Waite

Second: clematis centerpieces from MSW, reception photo by Lisa Lefkowitz (styled by Alison Hotchkiss) via Style Me Pretty, cake from Real Simple

Third: cucumber sandwiches from Martha Stewart Weddings, invitation from Minted, popcorn boxes by Amy Atlas