Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

When we have magazines laying around we love to share them with our clients – especially when there are beautiful images that inspire. Personally, I love to sit in bed with a french press and my cat Lucky while spilling over every glossy page. It’s so cold out that coffee and bed are truly my favorite things.

{  style me pretty }

At the moment I’m gathering design thoughts for a few 2012 weddings, and have found some great color ideas through WellWed Cape and the Islands as well as Martha Stewart. But what I’m also looking for are a few more ezines for my iPad, so this Style Me Pretty collection from 2010 was a good find. Here’s hoping that some of our favorites offer electronic editions, too. Makes on the go reading so much easier.

We love pulling inspiration from everywhere – even weeds! Somehow billy balls came to mind this morning, and my genuine surprise to learn that they are actually the shoots of a weed. Just another demonstration that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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FedEx left us a treat yesterday – the latest issue of WellWed Cape and the Islands. We can’t wait to share this with you, so email us for your own copy!

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Today I woke up with colors dancing through my brain.  Navy and green, in fact.  I absolutely love this color combination because its simple, classic, and yet so youthful and fun.  And, of course, it is just perfectly preppy!

Because of the classic feel of this combination, it is easy to add unique details, such as argyle or paisley accents.  This works especially well with wedding party attire- give your guys awesome bow ties, or your ladies some adorable heels in these fun colors.  For floral arrangements, green hydrangeas are a magnificent choice, but you can also incorporate apples, limes, and even pears for a different texture.  These fruits can also make great escort cards!

However you choose to use them, you can never go wrong with such great colors!

After days spent sweltering in the heat, it occurred to me that one of the greatest (and most satisfying) parts of summer is a cool drink of… well, you name it.  Iced tea. Lemonade. Soda.  Even water.  And if you are planning to have an outdoor affair, you must be prepared to offer your guests some splendid, satisfying refreshment.  Here are some great shots of unique and incredibly stylish beverage offerings.  Take a sip!

PHOTO CREDIT:

1. http://yummyweddingfood.com/mason-jar-lemonade/

2. http://www.onestylishbride.com/diy-center/soda-bar/

3. http://thestudiophotographers.com/?cat=32

4. http://modernmindy.blogspot.com/2011/05/indian-inspired-wedding-feature.html

5. http://www.unitedwithlove.com/2011/06/29/lauren-justins-diy-bbq-picnic-wedding-in-maryland/

6. http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/need-ideas-2

Hello! Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July!  We certainly did and were reminded of one of our greatest summer past times (and great wedding inspiration, of course!): Picnics!  We are not necessarily suggesting that you ask all of your guests to come sit on blankets in the outdoors (though of course you totally could!) but we think there are a great many elements from picnics that can be incorporated into your wedding to give it a summery, family oriented, and even very nostalgic feeling.  Bon appétit!

PHOTO CREDIT:

1. http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/10/20/farmers-market-inspiration-wedding-shoot/

2. http://memoriesatthepines.com/2011/04/14/outdoor-picnic-wedding-at-chapel-in-the-pines/

3. http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/2007/08/picnic.html

4. http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/PartyThemes.html

5. http://weddings.craftgossip.com/category/wedding-decor-2/page/3/

6. http://adrienneandcolin.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/picnic-wedding-and-alfresco/

7. http://willowroseboutique.blogspot.com/2011/05/perfect-picnic.html

8.  http://manolobrides.com/2011/06/27/wondering-what-to-eat-at-your-picnic-wedding-reception/

9. http://lianemccombs.blogspot.com/2010/02/picnic-wedding-reception-supply-list.html

10. http://manolobrides.com/2011/06/27/wondering-what-to-eat-at-your-picnic-wedding-reception/

11. http://theabbeycatering.com/blog/2011/03/11/welcome-to-your-picnic-wedding/valentines-day-picnic-wedding2/

Today’s post is all about where I wish I was: the beach.  Beach weddings are so much fun and you can incorporate so many other summer elements into a beach wedding.  Even better, there is such a variety with the beach itself: you can focus on New England or tropical beaches, go with a calm bake or bonfire atmosphere, even have an incredibly fancy dinner right there on the sand.  There are so many options, I collected a bit of a variety to hopefully spark some inspiration.  Wish you (and I) were there!

PHOTO CREDIT:

1. http://thebridesheart.com/tropical-beach-wedding-koh-samui-thailand/

2. http://www.stevezphotography.com/new-england-beach-wedding-photography

3. http://preparetowed.com/blog/2010/07/beach-wedding-inspiration.html

4. http://honeymoons.about.com/od/sandalsresorts/ig/Sandals-Wedding-Martha-Stewart/Seaside-Serenade-Reception.htm

5. http://www.weddingideasandtips.com/general-wedding-stuff/clam-bake/

6. http://www.wedzie.com/color/blue/contemporary-new-england-beach-wedding/attachment/110225-apwedding6-1/

7. http://www.weddingsonthefrenchriviera.com/tag/wedding-party/

8. http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/vintage-amor-by-the-shore

9. http://weddinghairstylesblog.com/beach-weddings/