Maid of Merlot

Okay wine lovers...this one's for you! Inspired by the mountainside of Capri, I've taken the colors from flowers, shrubs, rock, and water to create this board. Draping tables in a merlot linen will enhance any tableware you use whether it is white, gold, or silver and will help define flowers. In this case, I recommend bringing as much green in as possible to captivate the greenery that lines the mountain. Putting the bridesmaids in a two-tone blue/green bridesmaid dress shows the spectrum of colors that lie beneath the mountain and make up the body of water. Wine bottles top the tables and serve as both a table number and favor to take home. (A cute idea for the bride-and-groom to be would be to go to a local winery and bottle their own wine). And of course, incorporating wine corks for escort card holders is the perfect little touch. Cheeses and chocolates are the absolute way to go for cocktail hour and dessert. Salute!

French Kiss

When I was younger, I really did not like the color pink. However, now it is one of my favorite colors. I can see how pink means so many things and creates so many moods. Pink is very feminine and dainty which is the perfect color to celebrate a woman, especially on her wedding day. In this case, I went with a very pale pink hue. By contrasting it with black, a very chic, sophisticated, and sensual vibe is created. I wanted to add my favorite flower - anenomes! They are also very dainty and airy and have the contrasting black centers so they coincide perfectly. Adding some crystal touches whether it be in a chandelier or adorning the invitation, makes the look evtra exquisite and makes me think of Paris, hence the name.

Pretty Pretty Peacock

In 2009 we were introduced to the peacock feather trend. Peacock featheres were popping up in bridesmaids' hair and then they were making their way in to centerpieces. I love the idea of a peacock feather, but usually it is worked in with all of the dark blues and purples in which it consists of. I wanted to show how to lighten and brighten this idea by adding teals, golds, champagne, orange, and pinks. It's a great color palette!

Chic Autumn Elegance

For brides getting married in Autumn, you may just "Fall in Love" with this inspiration board! I took the trendy gray and mixed in the oranges and golds of the season. A very sophisticated and somewhat futuristic short bridal dress is very fashion forward! The cake shares the silver belt on the dress as ribbon highlights each layer. Both the bridesmad dress and the invitation mimic that of the bridal dress with their sash and bow. Cala lillies are the perfect pick for flowers as they make nice compact and thin bouquets and provide the exact hue I was going for. Throwing in a manzanita tree draping in crystals puts a little chill in the air setting the stage for an event that is chic, cool, modern, and elegant!

Striped with Class

Black and white has always been the staple in formality, so when it comes to having a wedding where pinky fingers should be seen during the toast, this is as elegant as it comes! Black and white can be used year round and it's meaning doesn't change. By creating different pieces that stand out according to their shapes, in this case I used stripes, you are creating a simple theme that will cause guests to tie it all together by the end of the night. It'll be in black and white!