Showing posts with label destination wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label destination wedding. Show all posts

Thursday, January 7

Pantone Turquoise Wedding Inspiration


{images: Puerto Rico by me, Wave invitation by Checkerboard, peacock feathers via polyvore.com, and sach via the knot.com}

In many cultures, Turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that to many people, Turquoise represents an escape, taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting – even if it is only a fantasy.

Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
~
pantone.com



Turquoise is a color ever present in nature. It is the color of warm tropical waters that we gravitate to in cold winter months, especially if you are from New England! It is the color the conjures up memories of adventure and exotic locales. A perfect wedding inspiration. If you are having a destination wedding or a small town wedding in the backyard barn, turquoise is THE color to compliment your festivities. It is complimentary to so many others because it is found in nature, so let your imagination go and find which combination is right for you.

Great ways to add touches of turquoise to your floral bouquet, cake, and tabletops:
ribbons by Midori, turquoise beads, and turquoise feathers.


for modern turquoise and blue weddings, peek here
for destination wedding invitation inspiration, peek here

Tuesday, May 19

Sand and Sea: A Wedding Aquatic

As refreshing as cool, clear water, aqua and teal tones are always a perfect compliment to rich ivory, sand, and gold tones. The stunning Crane & Co. Ecru Lettre Kensington Card invitation ensemble with "Peacock" ink (center left) and the rich teal Dots & Stripes Border card by eInvite that could accompany as the save-the-date (center right), are the pieces that first inform guests of your aquatic affair. Whimsical octopus earrings from Anthropologie are an unexpected delight. Beach glass vases of varying heights would pair nicely with sea grass braided storage baskets holding programs or fans (bottom, both from West Elm). Finally, Brides.com offers ideas for a seaside placesetting, with plates that seem to hold the ocean's bubbles, and sand dollar cookies as a cute take-away favor (top left and right).

Tuesday, April 28

Days in Sandy Linen


Today was hot. Really, really 92 degrees hot. Natural linen and cool, clear water are on my mind. Crane's Ecru Lettra Marquis Card on eInvite, J Crew's Goldwyn dress, Restoration Hardware's Del Mar Daybed, and Martha Stewart's striking pool hued blooms capture the feeling pretty well...

Tuesday, March 31

Thinking of Summer

...and the bright colors seen by the beach - like luscious lime, and Caribbean-hued blue. These pops of color can enliven a summer wedding, and cool down guests on a hot day.


Clockwise from top left: Jar candle holders found on marthastewart.com; Fans from theknot.com; Blue martini from marthastewart.com; Teal card by Crane on einvite.com; Lime polka-dot cake found on theknot.com; Union invitation on einvite.com; Green cocktail found on theknot.com.

Monday, March 23

Color Trends

NET-A-PORTER is a great stop when you are in the need for a bit of visual inspiration. Besides showcasing the hottest fashions on the runway, they do a fabulous job of grouping trends in color and pattern. Citrone, Neon Pink, Sage, Lapis, Ultraviolet, Smythson Coral and Lime have been named the top colors for Spring/Summer. Good to keep in mind whether you are picking your wedding colors, throwing a summer party or shopping for shoes.

{L to R from top: Orange Birthday Band by eInvite.com, Radiant Monogram by eInvite.com, Palms on Black by Starfish & Dreams, Pink Cupcake Invites by The Paperdoll Store, Purple Bouquet by eInvite.com}

Wednesday, February 4

Inspired by Beautiful Blue

Inspired by this Beautiful Blue invitation by eInvite and the amazingly fun and colorful beach party and floral shots by capturingreallife.com. I am forever focused on doing things your own way and this blue veil found on theknot.com really creates a statement for the bride that really wants to kick it up a notch. It really sets a tone to the exciting day ahead.

{earrings via etsy, Iridescence notecard from Checkerboard, Giorgio Armani Satin Platform Sandals studded with Swarovki Crystal via nothing for no one, vintage garters via etsy}

Tuesday, December 16

Destination: Somewhere Sunny

Perhaps it's the horrendous ice storm that clamored our region and left lots of central Massachusetts still without power, but I'm dreaming of tropical getaways today. My soon to be sister-in-law had a lovely destination wedding in the Bahamas five years ago that was an amazing way to gather everyone in celebration. It was all about salty hair, warm sand, fruity drinks, and intimate gatherings around a beachfront bonfire. Doesn't sound so bad right about now...


eInvite has some of the most fun destination wedding invitations and save-the-dates available. Enjoy! (clockwise from top left) Jet Set, Hibiscus, Fuchsia Festivities, Airplane, Play Tag, Passport, Boarding Pass, Par Avion.

And good luck to all those in the Northeast still struggling with the aftermath of the ice storm! Thinking of you all...