Inspiration Boards

A Little Bit O’ Summery: Bridal Bouquet Inspiration Board

Credits (clockwise, from top left):

Pretty in Pink with Butterfly Brooch

Lovely Pastels with Heart Locket

Assorted Roses Wrapped in Purple

Pink and Cream on Chair

Brights on Stone

Polka Dotted Cherry Tones

Sparkles and Sprinkles Bridal Shower Idea Board

Not to sound like a failed and drunken beauty queen, but I pretty much believe the world would be a better place if it were covered in sprinkles and glitter. Screw world peace, people need more sparkle!

For you friends of the brides out there, don’t stress over complicated bridal shower or bachelorette party themes. Seriously. Just go shimmery! Serve sprinkle-rimmed cocktails and have your guests decorate a fun pair of glitter flats for the bride to wear to the rehearsal dinner. For party favors, give out ridiculous, gaudy jewelry by the handful. Trust me, they double as fantastic photo props. No one can resist their inner Material Girl.

Credits (clockwise from top left):

Sprinkled Cosmos

Jewelry Galore!

Cake with Glittery Sprinkle Heart

Dazzled Shoes

Sparkler

The Coolest Manicure Ever

Color Board: Navy Blue and Yellow

Photo Credits:
Bouquet: JL Designs
Shoes: Jasmine Star Photography
Bow Tie: Oh Two Vintage
Sailboat Place Cards: Union Photography
Cake: Sweetness Bakery
Invitations: New & Blue

Color Board: Peaches and Cream

Photo Credits:
Peach pie favors: Jennifer Longaway Photography
Shoes and sweet table: Vero Suh Photography
Flowers in vintage tea can: The Sweetest Occasion
Flower headpiece: Max Wanger Photography
Menu: Sean Walker Photography

Inspiration Board: Gorgeous Succulents

My love for succulents started a few years ago when I realized, after managing to drown several hundred dollars worth of houseplants, that my mother’s green thumb had skipped a generation. Fortunately, my local nursery turned me on to succulents which are beautiful, interesting, and most importantly, nearly impossible to kill.

Imagine my delight when I started seeing them become the new “it” plant to incorporate into bouquets, arrangements, and DIY-inspired potted plant place cards!  Succulents provide the perfect juxtaposition to more delicate and frilly flowers, while still keeping the look feminine and summery.  And for grooms looking for a less traditional boutonniere (but not willing to go the skull and crossbones route), succulents are a super cool alternative.

Photo Credits:

Centerpiece (top left): Jose Villa Photography
Potted plant (top center): Design Sponge
Place cards (top right): The Sweetest Occasion
Centerpiece (bottom…

Painted Mason Jar Inspiration Board

I don’t know about you, but I currently have approximately 20 “in progress” craft projects.  From unfinished quilts to partially sewn napkins to an ill-advised foray into needlepoint, the last thing I need is to start one more thing. But these painted mason jars most definitely had me at hello.  Especially the black one. I need that on my bookshelf. Stat. These are all great detail pieces for weddings and showers. Think beyond just using them as vases. You can illuminate a room by using battery-operated mini white lights (they sell them in really short strands, so that you can just stuff them in the jar). Display bright Sharpies or an array of colored pencils in them for guests to use when signing the guest book. If you just stencil a design and the rest is clear, you can use them as table numbers by creating pseudo-time capsules. Have each table represent a different…

Inspiration Board: Sweet Pastels for a Sugary Favor Table

Photo Credits:
Macaroons: Laduree Macaroons
Tea canisters: Masha Ponomareva
Candy bars: Pandora Bell Ireland
Cookies: Packagings of the World
Handmade party blowers: Utterly Engaged
Swirl pops: Foto Bank

Color Board: Black as Night

Photo Credits:
Suit: Dolce & Gabanna
Cake: Lidia Miller Photography
Shoes: Koodos
Glass vases: Jamali Gardens
Containers and candlesticks: Juliska
Earrings: 1928 Jewelry
Dress: Charlotte Russe
Bouquet: You and Your Wedding
Invitation: Wedding Paper Divas

Color Board: Apple & Blackberry

Photo credits:

Bride in orchard setting from All the Beautiful Things.
Floral arrangement from Amy Merrick.
Blackberry wedding cake from Victoria’s Cake Boutique.
Apple green VW Van from VW Bus Listings.
Blackberries with white flower and thistles from Bits & Bobs.
Apple green striped skirt from Anne M Cramer.
Blackberry cocktails from Olivia Leigh Photographie.

Color Board: Winter White

Photo Credits:
Ceremony: Amy Burke Designs
Flowers: Tantawan Bloom
Dress: Photo Elan
Cake: A Simple Cake
Place cards: Bella Signature
Ring Bowls: Paloma’s Nest