Color Inspiration: A Winter Wonderland Wedding

It may be summer, but there's nothing wrong with thinking a little ahead right? You have to after all in this industry! Today's color inspiration is all about a luscious winter wonderland. A lot of winter brides tend towards deep jewel tones (Lots of red, red, red!) but my favorite winter weddings are the ones inspired by the beautiful whites, creams and silvers you see pop up during the wintertime. If you choose pure white for your gown, put your 'maids in daring ivory and creams. Or, if you choose an ivory dress the girls can wear all sorts of shades of gray (that goes for the groomsmen too!). Ivory-hued flowers against dusty miller (Ok, any plant that can bring the color gray to a palette is alright in my book!) set in wallpaper wrapped vases. A few silver votive holders too and pretty pastries for dessert. Drape something, like the cake table or even the whole room, in airy cream colored fabrics. Present your favors in dynamic, monochromatic boxes with any and every detail you can compile. To get the true wonderland feel, layer whites creams and grays wherever you can, with whatever you can!

{1. Dresses via The Cherry Blossom Girl, 2. Dessert via The Sweetest Occasion, 3. Votive Holder via Anthropologie, 4. Boutonniere by The French Mouse, 5. Flower Girl Dress by Sweet Plume, 6. Groom Photo via Style Me Pretty, 7. Swizzle Sticks by Pink Cherry Mama, 8. Favor Box via Ritzy Bee, 9. Cabin Photo via Busy Being Fabulous, 10. Centerpieces via Martha Stewart Weddings}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Eggplant, Plum, Charcoal and Gray

I may not be a fan of the winter season but it certainly makes for gorgeous weddings! So today I'm bringing you inspiration for a winter wedding of purples and grays. That's right, sometimes it's better to stick to just two colors (especially if your intimidated by numerous hues!) and use varying shades of them. Some of the most beautiful weddings have a simple palette, and this concept could be one of them! Behold, a glamourous and sophisticated winter affair!

My favorite part of this entire inspiration board is the glen plaid groom's jacket with the eye popping plum tie, in fact that look is responsible for this entire concept (Shh!)! Then men I imagine working these ensembles like to have a lot of fun (see the mismatched socks and converse sneakers) while the women error more on the sophisticated side. Opposites attract, no? I adore this deep, dark eggplant calla lilies and what better for a winter wedding then fingerless gloves with fun fur pom poms!

 {1. Bridal Party Dresses Shot by Sarah K. Chen via Wedding Chicks, 2. Groom Ensemble Shot by Susan Stripling via Green Wedding Shoes, 3. Bouquet by JL Designs, 4. Crochet Necklace by Anthropologie, 5. Satin Silver Bracelet by Anthropologie, 6. Purple Rose Headband by Anthropologie, 7. Men's Socks & Shoes Shot by Sarah K. Chen via Southern Weddings, 8. Ring Bearer Ensemble Shot by Stephanie Williams Photography, 9. Fingerless Crocheted Gloves by Sara Lagace via Etsy}  

This table set up by JL Designs (can you tell I'm a huge fan?) with gray linens, playful eggplant pillows and glamourous white leather chairs... what's not to like? Fill sparkling silver vases with more of those near-black calla lilies and mix it up with purple glass votive candle holders, and bring in the "fun" element with a few funky fabric branches. The motto of this wedding: Eat, drink and be glamourous.

{1. Purple & Gray Glass Candle Holders via Apartment Therapy, 2. Table Set Up by JL Designs, 3. Purple Yearbook Inspiration Shot by Boutwell Studio via Wedding Chicks, 4. Ring Pillow by Evie S. via Etsy, 5. Purple Peony Wedding Invitation by Pink Lily Press via Etsy, 6. Wedding Cake by Sweet & Saucy, 7. Metal Vase by Anthropologie, 8. Fabric Branches by Jane Joss via Etsy, 9. Gray Sideboard via Desire to Inspire}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly