Color Inspiration: A Fall Wedding with Pumpkins & Eggplant

Fall has sprung here quite suddenly and now that it's October, I figured it was about time to post a little autumn inspiration. Today's palette combines punches of pumpkin and pops of another great fall hue... eggplant. I about flipped when I saw the pumpkin as a soup bowl idea in my Martha wedding emails! How awesomely October, no? Long tables with burlap runners, loads of candles and purple hued flowers... perhaps a few mini pumpkins in there too! Vintage sodas in perfect season colors and garlands of leaves to frame a photobooth. For favors? I would love to see mini pumpkins with simple pumpkin carving kits.. how fun is that!?

{1. Calligraphed Envelope by Primele, 2. Fall Tablescape via Wedding Whims, 3. Fall Candles via Martha Stewart Weddings, 4. Leaf Garland via It's Mary Ruffle, 5. Cornhusk Votives via Martha Stewart Weddings, 6. Boutonnieres by Meadowbelle Market, 7. Soda Photo by Caroline Tran, 8. Bridesmaid Photo via Style Me Pretty, 9. Pumpkin Soup Bowls via Martha Stewart Weddings, 10. Ball Gown via Shana Faust}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: An Art Inspired Wedding

Lately I've been longing for those days when I actually had time to sit down and sketch or paint. (Will there ever be enough hours in the day?) So, I'm living vicariously through this Etsy wedding which is all about bright colors, paint splatters and everything in between. This is for the art loving couple that isn't afraid of bright hues and doesn't want anything to do with tradition. Why not boast a bouquet of Sola wood flowers. Yes, I said wood flowers. Pop your shoes, and his tie, with some splatters and get those 'maids in the brightest thing you can find. Mini wooden paint palettes for placecards and those awesome paint-swatch books for favors. Name each table after a different and unique hue and paint a mini canvas to step-in as a pseudo table number. Of course, what could be more perfect a wedding then this for an art inspired guest book? Blow up a picture, print the outline on a canvas, grid it and have each guest paint their own square. Tada! A painter's paradise!

{1. Purple Sola Wood Flowers by NotionsNThings, 2. Orange Sola Wood Flowers by NotionsNThings, 3. Paint Sample Notebooks by Crab Apple Design, 4. Bow Dress by Nandinoo, 5. Paintbrush Photo by A Peace of Cake, 6. Art Splattered Pumps by You Should Be In Sweden, 7. Wedding Dress by The Peppermint Pretty, 8. Palette Cutouts by Perennial Crafts, 9. Mini Canvases by Grafix, 10. Flower Pot Photograph by Rebecca Plotnick, 11. Modern Art Tie by k.j.m. Silks} 

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Summer Sorbet

Today's inspiration is all about the best meal of the day: dessert. In fact, I am still madly in love with the idea of a dessert-only reception (budget friendly too!). Sorbet inspired the colors, pretty pink and creamy orange, but don't worry, dessert won't be limited to just that!

The bridal attire really looks good enough to eat, no? Pastel tutus and print dresses and props. Lots of delicate flowers- real ones, paper ones & fabric ones too! And how fun are those creamsicle earrings?

{1. Bride Shot by Erin Hearts Court via Elizabeth Anne Designs, 2. Bowtie by Me and Matilda, 3. Creamsicle Earrings by Kathleen Cavalaro, 4. Groom Shot by Jessica Johnston Photography via Style Me Pretty, 5. Floral Brooch by Twigs & Honey, 6. Skirt via Anthropologie, 7. Tutu by J. Crew, 8. Vintage Umbrella via Bella Umbrella, 9. Shoe Shot by Erin Hearts Court via Elizabeth Anne Designs}

The reception screams dessert buffet galore! Sorbet, cake, tea and everything in between set amongst centerpieces of crepe paper flowers and striped straws (I think they'd make super cute table decor!). Provide pretty twine and kraft paper boxes for guests to take home some treats and celebrate long after this delicious reception ends!

{1. Printable Card by Purple and Sparkle, 2. Iced Tea Shot via Grey Likes Weddings, 3. Package via Nice Package, 4. Striped Straws via Ruffled, 5. Crepe Paper Flowers via A Field Journal, 6. Sorbet via Flickr, 7. Tea Cart via White Cabana, 8. Layered Pound Cake via Martha Stewart Weddings, 9. Flowers Shot by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and what better reason than that to post a fun, mexican fiesta wedding! Mexican food may just be my favorite, and the culture and experience that goes along with it is so bright, festive and exciting! There's a lot of color going on in this one! If that's not how you picture your wedding, it would be a fantastic rehearsal dinner too!

You really have to limitation on flowers here. Just make sure they are bold, bright and wow-evoking! I really love the orange, pink, yellow and aqua palette... and do you just love those bridesmaid dresses? Like I said before, not your idea of wedding attire? Gift your 'maids fun mexican-inspired dresses for the rehearsal! This yellow scarf and these awesome barrettes would make great finishing touches!

{1. Bride & Bouquet Shot by Jose Villa, 2. Boutonnieres Shot by Tec Petaja, 3. Scarf by Anthropologie, 4. Barrettes by Anthropologie, 5. Ring Shot by Jose Villa, 6. Embroidered Clutch by Free People, 7. Bow Tie by Buttered Toast, 8. Flower Girl Dress by Lillipops Designs, 9. Bridal Party Shot by Daisy Varley via Elizabeth Anne Designs}

Now, for the decor and entertainment... you must, must, must have a mariachi band (perfect for cocktail hour!)! Nothing like that music to get your guests pumped for the rest of the evening. This really is ideally set outdoors, with benches for seating, bright flags hanging above and paper flowers in aqua vases! No place setting could be more fit-for-fiesta then this, and of course there has to be margaritas! Why not host a margarita bar, where guests can choose everything from the classic marg to a pomegranate or watermelon concoction!

{1. Table Shot by Tec Petaja, 2. Margarita Shot via Flickr, 3. Mariachi Band Member Shot by Sabine Scherer via Style Me Pretty, 4. Sherbet Bowls by Merchant of Kismet, 5. Table Number Shot by Tec Petaja, 6. Paper Poppies via Creature Comforts, 7. Table Display via It's Mary Ruffle, 8. Fiesta Flags via Martha Stewart, 9. Place Setting Shot by Jessica Claire via Style Me Pretty, 

Happy {early} Cinco de Mayo everyone!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding: Wasabi Green, Orange Peel, Smokey Gray and Black Onyx

It's been a little dreary around the country lately, even sunny LA is getting pelted with rain! So I figured I'd brighten up everyone's day a little with this Etsy Wedding's bold color palette. I've always been intrigued by an orange and green color palette, and I balanced this one with neutral gray and a smidgen of black. The bridal party attire is simple, like the adorable charcoal flower girl dress from FaithWorks4U, but accented with bold accessories. I love the use of pheasant and guinea feathers in weddings and found some fantastic vendors offering hair pieces, boutonnieres and bouquets incorporating them (in bright orange and wasabi green no less!).

{1. Pheasant Boutonniere by Rationale, 2. Ring Bearer Pillow by PassionArte, 3. Vintage Flats by Killinger&Frogg, 4. Paisley Children's Tie by Trendy Tikes, 5. Repurposed Vintage Dress by Clementiny Clothing, 6. Black Lace Sash by Little White Dresser, 7. Feather Hairclip by YJ Design, 8. Guinea Feather Bouquet by Ardesign, 9. Charcoal Flower Girl Dress by FaithWorks4U}

The reception concept I designed leans towards a different part of nature- using branches and leaves in the decor to add rich texture to the simple bridal attire. The vintage instrument case would make a great backdrop for a cake display, or allow guests to write one-line wishes on tiny notecards to toss into it. And, to top it all off, the brittle pictured isn't any ordinary treat- it's Bon Bon Brittle's green tea brittle! Great color and a unique concept makes for a perfect favor!

{1. Wood Branch Centerpiece by Eco-Lectic Events, 2. Hand Cut Elm Leaves by Jennifer Aitchison, 3. Steel Memo Board by Ekohdesign, 4. Tapioca Wood and Moss Centerpiece by Eco-Lectic Events, 5. Gift Tags by Dingbat Press, 6. Green Tea Brittle by Bon Bon Britle, 7. Guest Book Box by Cut the Cake Designs, 8. Gray Side Table by Karli Hearron, 9. Gray Napkins by Margotbianca, 10. Vintage Instrument Case by Two Art Directors and a Photographer}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Wedding Preview: Wasabi Green, Orange Peel, Smokey Gray and Black Onyx

Tomorrow's Etsy Wedding is going to a bright one! Wasabi green and orange peel-orange pheasant feathers and leaves take stand in this concept, complemented by a smokey gray and a touch of black. Come back tomorrow for the rest!

{Boutonniere by Rationale} 

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly