Color Inspiration: Modern Pink and Gray

I have pink on my mind today. Largely due to the fact that my cousin is engaged as of yesterday (Insert screams and squeals here!) and, well, she has a bit of an obsession with pink! So, low and behold... a modern pink and gray wedding. J. Crew came through with an wow-oh-wow gray bridesmaid dress (Aren't you in love with it??). Pretty pink peonies or carnations with gray linens, and little pops of hot pink... like in straws for mini milkshakes, or decor for your dessert bar. I love the simple DIY-style chair accent... how easy and cute would that be for an extra little touch!? A touch of romance and a whole lot of modern, perfect for any season, no? Love!

{1. Couple Photo via What Junebug Loves, 2. Chair Photo via Style Me Pretty, 3. Mini Milkshakes Photo via JL Designs, 4. Dessert Bar Photo via JL Designs, 5. Dress by J. Crew, 6. Tissue Poms by Sweet Poms, 7. Ring Bearer Pillow by The Blooming South, 8. Invitations by Appleberry Ink, 9. Table Photo via Style Me Pretty}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration {Book Week}: A Madeline Inspired Wedding

In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. Now... you can't tell me that doesn't bring back fond memories? If you're liked me you loved all things Madeline (Hey, I even had a fantastic Madeline themed birthday one year!) and, if you've been hanging around Notable for awhile, you'll know I am an advocate for keeping your childhood loves alive and kicking long past those years of innocence. Madeline's mix of youthfulness and innocence against a backdrop of Parisian romance makes quite the jumping off point for a wedding... and here we go!

via Amazon

Well, first thing's first.. you have to wear a hat. The hat. The brim, the bow, the works. Dresses can be simple and subtle with pops of red shoes (and some rain boots to change into for fun pictures!). Why not have the flower girl carry a small suitcase instead of a flower basket (maybe not as practical, but certainly just as cute!)? Navy bouts and yellow bouquets. Your attire is where you can really play up those primary colors Madeline is known for!

{1. Madeline House via Pandalove, 2. Bouquet by Holly Heider Chapple Flowers, 3. Hat by Hold The Wire, 4. Shoes via Anthropologie, 5. Flower Girl Dress by J. Crew, 6. Wedding Dress by J. Crew, 7. Boutonniere by Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonnieres, 8. Suitcase by The Fancy Lamb, 9. Rainy Day Bride and Groom via Elizabeth Anne Designs} 

An ivy covered backdrop for your nuptials or an ivy covered trellis above your reception would really bring in that classic, beautiful aspect we all know and love about the books. Attach a found objection (all different, of course) to each place card along with a Madeline-esque bow and hang them on string or tacked to a bulletin board for a fun and vintagey place card display. Place eye-popping yellow arrangements down the center of long tables (in two straight lines...), with mismatched China, as if you had just robbed a French bistro.  And, what else but French pastries for dessert? Provide red tins for guests to take home what they couldn't eat, and tie a little tag on each saying "Merci Beaucoup!" 

{1. Teacups via Anthropologie, 2. Wedding Invitations by Shine Invitations, 3. Yellow Ribbon via Martha Stewart Weddings, 4. Long Tables Photo via Style Me Pretty, 5. Ivy Covered Venue Photo The Foundry L.I.C.,  6. Bow Place Cards via Kate Landers Events, 7. Found Object Display via French Knot, 8. Croquembouche via You and Your Wedding, 9. Place Card Display via Style Me Pretty, 10. Centerpieces via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Nude and Lavender

Today's palette is perfectly light and airy with lavender and a stunning nude (erring on the side of peach). Simple, glowing romance is the theme here with lots of tulle and subtle lavender bouquets. Had to throw in this holy-wow Vera gown, and of course, the perfect pair of nude pumps (which every girl should have, wedding or no wedding!).

{1. Ring Photo by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty, 3. Bow Fascinator by Untamed Petals, 4. Gown Photo via Visionari Blog, 5. Shoe Photo by Susan Stripling Photography, 6. Lavender Bowl Photo via Style Me Pretty, 7. Bow Tie by With Care, 8. Bridesmaids Photo via Style Me Pretty, 9. Lavender Bouquet Photo by Elizabeth Messina}

Mini bouquets of lavender for place cards (and favors... score!) and for centerpieces, why not lay lavender on the table or suspend stems above the table with beautiful nude lace. Lucky for you, and your guests, this palette allows for the prettiest of dessert bars, covering everything from lavender macarons and cupcakes to fun rock candy!

{1. Rock Candy via Ruffled, 2. Favor Boxes via Brancoprata, 3. Invitation via Style Me Pretty, 4. Macaron Photo via Postcards and Pretties, 5. Lavender Fields Photograph by Georgianna Lane, 6. Nude Lace via Flickr, 7. Lavender Placecards via Rex and Regina, 8. Cupcakes via The Icing on the Cake Spain, 9. Lavender Whiskey Sour via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Weddings, Etc.: The Loveliest Lingerie

I'm bringing you something I've never done before on Notable today... a little piece of fabulousness for after the wedding. I saw Naomilingerie featured on Etsy and fell head-over-heels in love with their whimsical and ultra-feminine lingerie. Really, I've never seen anything prettier. The fabrics are just so flirty and lovely, I could talk about this fab Etsy find all day! It may not be your typical honeymoon lingerie, but it's worth putting on your must-have list (Come on, I know we all have one!).

{All Products and Images via Naomilingerie's Etsy Shop}

Are you in love yet? Thought so!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Love Letters

It is very rare to receive a true love letter nowadays. Maybe a "love fax," in the words of Carrie Bradshaw? But who wouldn't want to receive a messenger-delivered, handwritten love letter? A girl can dream right? Well, this dream was the inspiration for today's post and I don't think you can find a wedding more inspired by love. I kept it neutral with tan, white and navy and let the romance do the talking.

For the men its simple: navy pants, khaki (or seersucker!) blazer and an adorable little bow tie. Perhaps my favorite find today was this bridesmaid dress- which can be styled in so many different ways. Hello, an actual reusable 'maid gown! Hooray! The "love letter" flower carries a special message and would be fantastic strung on a navy ribbon around the bride's gown. Navy accents, of course, to finish it off!

{1. Couple Shot by Tec Petaja via Once Wed, 2. Love Letter Flower by Emersonmade, 3. Earrings by White Owl, 4. Hat via Anthropologie, 5. Flower Girl Dress Shot via Style Me Pretty, 6. Boy's Blazer by J. Crew, 7. Dress by Butter by Nadia, 8. Shoe Shot via Green Wedding Shoes, 9. Bouquet via Martha Stewart Weddings}

For seating at your ceremony, turn bails of hay or benches into kraft paper-wrapped boxes (or if you can find this fabric, even better)! Kraft gift boxes work for favors too! Ticking stripe linens and sachets on the chairs and a cake as fantastic as this one! Leave a vintage love letter (yes, you can buy just about everything on Etsy) on each table and a vintage mailbox for guests own letters of love and good wishes. You can even put together a scrapbook of memorabilia, letters and photos from the day you met to the day you wed for guests to flip through during cocktail hour. This wedding really is all about celebrating love. True, undying love.

{1. Kraft Paper Fabric via Designer's Library, 2. Ticking Stripe Sachet by Alice's Looking Glass, 3. Handwritten Love Letters via Shop Nancy, 4. Scrapbook via The Society Inc., 5. Mailbox Shot via Ruffled, 6. Cake via This Is Glamorous, 7. Ticking Stripe Table Runner via Style Me Pretty, 8. Calligraphed Envelope via Oh So Beautiful Paper, 9. Kraft Gift Boxes by CDK Designs}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Blush, Champagne and Amber

My apologies for not posting a preview of today's Etsy Wedding yesterday but this one is really worth the wait! I have been so in love with the recent blush and gold trend and decided to take a little twist on it for today's inspiration. The theme here is romance, romance with a whimsical air about it.

I introduced you yesterday to Ouma and this fluffy pink gown really defines the mood of this concept. Flirty blush colored bridesmaid dresses and simple ties for the men, and wouldn't those amber-hued glasses make for fun pictures? Of course, I couldn't leave out a tutu for the flower girl by Lunatique and pastel roses from Your Fairy Tale Wedding for the bouquets. To top it off, the mineral makeup by Pure Natural Minerals, I own myself and it is a great product, economical and perfect for a bridal glow!

{1. Blush Tulle Gown by Ouma, 2. Silk Flower Necklace by Twigs & Honey, 3. Vintage Amber Eyeglasses by I Found Gallery, 4. Flower Girl Tutu by Lunatique, 5. Pink Bridesmaid Dress by Claire La Faye, 6. Ring Bearer Pillow by Emici Bridal, 7. Ties by Cyberoptix Tie Lab, 8. Rose Bouquet by Your Fairy Tale Wedding, 9. Mini Foundation Set by Pure Natural Minerals}

My favorite part of this inspiration board is the accent of amber. As you can probably see by now, I adore mixing and matching small vases of different heights to form a dramatic tablescape... and the best part is your guests can actually see each other across the table with arrangements of this style! These amber jars are no exception: combine several jars, bottles and vases and fill them with roses and whimsical ribbon flowers by ffflowers. Hang champagne PartyPoms over the dining area or over your dessert bar for an added layer of drama. Favors could be blush scented soap or jars of root beer apple jelly, or a mix of both! Just remember, romance, romance, romance!

{1. Vintage Amber Glass Apothecary Jar by Sweet Love Vintage, 2. Champagne Fluffy Flowers by ffflowers, 3. Bag of Tatter by Old Crow Farm, 4. Blush Natural Bar Soap by Fairy Bubbles, 5. Amber Jar by Haven Vintage, 6. Rose Place Cards by Timeless Paper, 7. Organza Flower Appliques by JujaCrafts, 8. Shelf by Painted Cottages, 9. Root Beer Apple Jelly by Bovine Bubbles and Hogwash, 10. Beige Pom by PartyPoms, 11. Photo by f2images}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly