Inspiration Boards: Pink Inspiration

I love pink! And the best thing about pink is that any color works with pink! Here are a few pink inspiration boards to inspire you! (Click on images to make larger)

Image Sources: Various Sources including The Knot, Martha Stewart, Project Wedding, David's Bridal, Etsy.com and more.

Inspiration Boards

When choosing colors for a wedding, sometimes it's hard to imagine how certain color combinations can look together.  It's best to start pulling together images and colors that you love to find the best palette for your big day. Here are a few inspiration boards that I've put together for clients who were struggling to see what color choices worked best.

Image Sources: Various Sources including The Knot, Martha Stewart, Project Wedding, David's Bridal, Etsy.com and more.

Candles, Jars, Vases and Centerpiece Ideas

There are so many options when it comes to decorating dinner tables and cocktail tables for your wedding reception or party. Whether you have grand floral centerpieces, illuminating candles, or unique jars and vases with petals, rocks or candy, there are many great places to find inexpensive options for outfitting the many tables at your wedding.  Here are just a few ideas for centerpieces

Source: Fruit and Rose Centerpiece, DIY Weddings

Source: Floating Flowers, One Wed

Source: LI Weddings

And, here are a few places to check out for inexpensive vases, candle holders and jars.

Source: From Top, 22 oz hourglass vase $1.24 each, Honey Pot 18 oz Crock Jar $1.50 each,

Candles & Supplies

Source: From top, 3" cube vase $1.99, 6" glass cylinder vase $3.29, 7" curved bottom vase $3.99, all from Save on Crafts

Source: From Top, Belly Votive Candle Holders $0.95 each, Spring Garden Mini Vases, Empress Mini Vases, and Tropical Garden Mini Vases $1.50 each, all from the Crate & Barrel Outlet

I hope any centerpiece you decide on is perfect and sweet!

The Dress, The Details: Part 3

I love soft, ruffly feathers! They are wonderful, whimsical and light and are the perfect accessory for any bride on her wedding day.  More and more I've seen beautiful accessories for brides to wear in their hair, including this lovely piece.

Source: Twigs & Honey on Etsy

How lovely would this hairpiece be with one of these fabulous feathery dresses?

Source: Priscilla of Boston

Source: YSA Makino

And for short dress brides

Source: Sue Wong at Nordstroms

The best part is you can dress yourself from head to toe with feathers. These shoes are to die-for!

Source: Christian Louboutin

And I love this yummy bouquet!

Source: Project Wedding

And don't forget about dressing up your reception space. Feathers make wonderful and affordable centerpiece decorations, and really help to beautify and lighten up your space all at once!

Images Source: Project Wedding

Hang these beauties all around the room or from aisle chairs

Source: Party Poms on Etsy

Make a grand entrance by walking through a feather canopy, or hang feather boas from the ceiling to create a romantic backdrop for your head table

Source: Martha Stewart

And no wedding would be complete without something sweet! Here's a simple feathery cake for your guests to enjoy! Be sure to spice it up with a punch of color or a custom bird toppers!

Source: Yummy Cake Company

Source: Rainsend shop on Etsy

The Dress, The Details: Part 2

I love when wedding dresses have a unique detail that gives it that extra wow factor. And who doesn't love ruffles? Here are some amazing dresses with soft ruffles that I adore. Any bride wearing one of these will appear to be floating down the aisle.

Regina by Wtoo Brides

Dress by Lazaro

Dress by Pnina Tournai

And of course you have to have the shoes to match your dress. Check out these affordable, yet chic, heels.

RSVP Ruffles at Zappos

I love this dress! It has a great pop of color and will perfectly match any ruffled gown you choose.

Aurora Dress by Etsy Shop, Econica

And what about flowers? You can easily use peonies and garden roses, but what about carnations? When you put them all together they create a wonderful, unique look at an affordable price.

Carnation Bouquet and Centerpiece, Source: The Knot

You can carry the romantic look of ruffles throughout your ceremony and reception.  Exchange vows or welcome guests to your reception with a unique canopy.

Garland Canopy, Source: Martha Stewart

Light up tables with ruffle hand-made lanterns

Lanterns, Source: Martha Stewart

And don't forget about dessert!

Ruffle Cake from Zillycakes

Ruffle Cake from Martha Stewart

And display your beautiful cake on a cake stand to match!

Ruffle Cake Stand from Cottage Chic Shop

I love the look of ruffles, I think they are just so sweet and romantic!