At this time of year I crave a good glass of wine in the evening and look forward to early fall wine festivals. There is something very intriguing and romantic about an evening with wine, good food, and conversation.

Thus came the inspiration for a "moss-inspired" vineyard wedding. I love the natural texture and inherent beauty of moss. Decor can focus on terrarium-style containers with ferns and moss. Add a sprig of rosemary and some cream colored roses for fragrant, visual interest.

For an outdoor wedding and reception at a vineyard everything can be kept simple, allowing the natural surroundings to shine. For a touch of elegance add patio lighting or candles to your tables.

Image #1 is a good example of the freedom this style wedding allows you - your bridesmaids can pick out dresses in a few different shades of green or tan and be a beautiful compliment to your dress, the outdoor backdrop and best of all - they can pick a dress they truly feel beautiful in. This is important as none of us have the same skin tone or body shape.

Best of all the relaxed atmosphere will lend itself to a fun night of conversation, dancing and celebration of a new marriage!

Sources: 

1. Dresses    2. Table Setting with Burlap Runner
3. Rustic Cake   4. Cream Colored Roses
5. Rosemary Sprig Place-setting   6. Table with Candles
7. Bride and Groom with Vines   8. Table with Flowers and Candles
9. Moss Covered Frame

Late Summer Vineyard Wedding

Post Created for bridebookva.com | The Official bridebook Blog 

Inspired by the lovely vineyards in the state of Virginia, I thought a simple, outdoor wedding celebration would be fun to develop a board for.

The basis for this wedding would be to eat, socialize, and of course celebrate with wine & cheese.

I chose natural colors of brown, moss, tan, and cream to compliment the colors of an outdoor wedding. What’s more simple than a lush green back drop, some hydrangea blooms and wine barrels? Pretty elegant, if you ask me.

Have a wine tasting and cheese plate near by, dine via long tables with patio lights for a romantic setting. But just don’t forget a place for the dance floor!

Sources: 

1. Reception 2. Bridesmaid 3. Bridal Bouquet 4. Invitations 5. Boutonnieres

6. Table Setting 7. Centerpieces 8. Ceremony Arch 9. Bridal party 10. Cheese and Fruit

Nature Inspired Outdoor Wedding

Post created for WV Weddings | Planners Palette Blog

Inspired by the lush green backdrops of the Pocahontas County Mountains while I was home this weekend, I had a fun idea for a casual, nature-inspired wedding celebration.

Warm creams, ivories, tans, and pale greens compliment the deep green on rain-water grasses.
West Virginia is a beautiful state and August is a perfect time to get outside, take your vows, and celebrate your beautiful heritage and new life, together.

Use white or ivory hydrangeas as your main flower to decorate tables and aisles. String lights inside your tent and add rosemary and green leaves to your cake and place-settings for fresh, fragrant charm.

If you are planning to celebrate at a WV Vineyard, take advantage of their many wine barrels for a simple but elegant backdrop. Also do a wine and cheese tasting. And make sure there's a big dance floor!

Sources: 

1. Flowers  2. Gown  3. Aisle and Pews
4. Flower Barrel  5. Cake  6. Bridesmaids  7. Table
8. Invitation  9. Reception Area  10. Table Decor

Mint Green and Yellow Vintage Inspiration for bridebook

Mint Green and Yellow Vintage Inspiration for bridebook

This board and colors were inspired by vintage milk glass vases. Mint green and white vases with spring hued yellow and white flowers turned into a vintage inspired board.

Take the color theme to the layers of your cake (#1), invitations (#2) earrings (#8), and even the accents on your dress (#6).

To add texture to the bright colors add a patterned table cloth (#4) or choose a lovely lace dress from Jim Hjelm (#3) and consider details like chevrons in the invitation’s envelopes (#2).

Send guests homes with mint green hued and mint flavored macaroons for a fun and trendy treat.

Sources: 

1. Cake 2. Invitations 3. Wedding gown 

4. Table Settings 5. Flowers 6. Bridal Bow 7. Bolero  

8. Earrings 9. Cupcakes 10. Boutonniere 11. Table Settings

Vintage Milk Glass Inspiration Board for WV Weddings

WV Weddings Mint and Yellow Vintage Inspiration Board, April 2013

I was inspired by Fenton Glass, the historic glass factory  in Williamstown, WV for this inspiration board. As noted on pinterest, the mason jar trend is moving towards decorative milk glasses (white floral vases) and other colored glass.

I love the particular colors of white and mint green for milk glasses and yellow and white flowers make a beautiful, vintage combination. To stick with the theme pick yellow or mint bridesmaid dresses and send your guests home with trendy mint macaroons!

Sources: 

1. Cake   2. Bride & Groom  3. White Centerpiece
4. Necklace  5. Yellow Florals  6. Favors
7. Mint & Yellow Tablescape  8. White & Yellow Bouquet  

9. Mint, White, & Yellow Details

Spring Beauty for WV Weddings

 WV Weddings

My favorite March flowers are hyacinths. Their fragrance and pastel colors are an angelic reminder of warmth and re-growth of the spring season.  

Hyacinths in pale blue and white make a perfect palette for a charming early spring wedding (#2) Continue the casual charm of the season with navy suit jackets and khakis for the guys and pale blue seersucker dresses on the girls (#8). 

Your wedding dress can even fit the theme literally, Jenny Packham's "Hyacinth" dress is a spring beauty in it's own right (#3).

Sources: 

1. White Flowers   2. Blue & White Bouquet  3. Hyacinth by Jenny Packham
4. Cupcakes  5. Bridesmaid Bouquets  6. Favors  7. Programs 8. Wedding Party  9. Aisle Style

Fresh Greens & White as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

 

Planner's Palette | WV Weddings

I forgot to post this in August, so here's a little summer inspiration for bride's looking to get married in the warm months of August or September. Have a blast planning!!

August is a beautiful time of year in West Virginia. It seems the green of the mountains and fields brighten before they slowly become ablaze in gold and red hues.

Thus, a green and white wedding in August is very fitting. A simple outdoor affair with fern fronds, leaves, and white flowers to grace tables and wedding bouquets. It's a perfect casual evening affair to celebrate outside and dance under the warm August stars.

Sources: 

1. Table  2. Flowers & Details  3. Bridesmaids Gowns  4. Ribbon Tablescape
5. Invitations  6. White Bouquet  7. Table Settings  8. Green Bouquet
9. Bride  10. White Gowns 11. White Cake

Emerald Celebration as seen on the bridebook Blog

bridebook blog | Leisure Publishing

Pantone says Emerald is the color of the 2013, could it be the color of your winter wedding? Emerald is a personal favorite as it is my birthstone and signifies celebration and renewal. Something that is quite fitting for the new year and celebrating a new union.

Emerald pairs well with gold and white accents. Dress your maids in the evergreen color and it will compliment even the palest of winter skin tones. Carry white tulips, roses, ferns and pine for a textured and fragrant bouquet.

Simple reception decorations can incorporate gold candles and green bottles with a single white stem or fern leaf for an easy, romantic vibe.

Give your maid’s gorgeous but reasonably priced emerald earrings from ETSY that they can wear over and over. And don’t forget a tightly woven lace or faux fur bolero for fun, wintery outdoor photos!

Sources:

1. Invitations  2. Cakes  3. Emerald Cut Earrings from ETSY 
 4. Emerald Barn  5. Lace Wedding Dress 6. Green Wedding Shoes  7.  Emerald Ring 
8. White Tulip Bouquet  9. Table Decorations   10. Green Bottle Decor

Bold, Beautiful, Emerald Green as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

 

WV Weddings | Planners Palette Post

Emerald green signifies renewal, celebration, and prosperity. Add a hint of metallic or glittery gold and you have the recipe for a chic and sparkly celebration. A celebration of a new year and a new union, absolutely perfect for a January wedding.

What else is awesome about a January wedding? Venues usually are cheaper in the winter months because it's not "wedding season," so if you and your fiancé love winter, why not throw a bash in January? Save a little money, get photos in the snow, and have some very unique, cozy winter wedding memories!

Sources: 

1. Bouquet  2. Emerald Earrings  3. Gold Cake 4. Bridesmaid Gowns 
 5. Gold Bridal Gown  6. Signature Drink  7. Bow Tie  
8. Gold and Emerald Décor  9. Emerald Cut Diamond  10. Gold Tablescape

 

Ski & Spruce Wedding Celebration as seen on the WV Weddings Blog

WV Weddings | Planners Palette Post

December weddings are perfect for destination celebrations if you and your significant other like to play in the snow. West Virginia offers so many ski resort options with lots of fun locations for pre- and post-wedding fun.

I love the idea of rustic-themed weddings with pinecones, moss, berries, roses, and hydrangeas (#1, #10, #12) gracing bouquets and centerpieces. Add to the coziness with candles and a hot chocolate bar (#13) at the reception.

Send guests to their hotel rooms with funny door hangers (see #7) and send them home to plant a spruce for a future Christmas tree (#11) and a great memory of your wedding!

Sources: 

1. Florals & Silver Trees 2. Green Garlands 3. Burlap Welcome Bags 4. Lantern Centerpiece
5. Pinecone Cake Topper 6. Chocolate Bridesmaid Dress 7. Room Signs 8. Winter Wedding Dress
9. Emerald Glass Earrings 10. Roses & Hypericum Berries 11. Pine Tree Favors
12. Pinecone Bouquet 13. Hot Cocoa Bar

Celebratory Succulents as seen on WV Weddings Blog.

Created for the WV Weddings Planners Palette 

Want to throw a wedding party and have flowers that will last as long as the memories? This board was inspired by a blog post showing a bride holding her succulent bouquet and the adjacent photo was the newlywed holding her bouquet on her one year anniversary. That's a fun concept.

To welcome spring—royal purple and grays accent the natural blue-greens of the succulents. Succulents would be an easy addition to any jewel toned wedding theme as well. Peacock feathers, moss, and ribbon add whimsy to the celebration.

Make wedding guest memories last just as long by sending them home with miniature potted succulents, easy to take care of even for the least inclined gardener. 

Sources:

1. Bride with Her Bouquet  2. Wedding Cake  3. Lace Gown
4. Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses  5. Succulent Arrangement
6. Color Inspiration   7. Groomsmen Mismatched Ties
8. Bouquet Accented with Peacock Feathers  9. Hot Pinks and Purple  10. Groomsmen Attire

Wild & Wonderful Wheat: as seen on WV Wedding Blog

Original Post on WV Weddings Planners Palette

Fall is West Virginia is a bright, colorful, and an inspiring experience. The mountains look like glowing embers with colors ranging from pale yellow to deep reds and displays of every tone in between. And because those colors are so magnificent we often overlook the earthy and more subtle hues of fall. 

This inspiration board is inspired by the hues found at the bottom of the mountains, in the clearings where the sun perfected a golden and tan hue on the once green grass.

Wheat is a unique take on a fall theme, it certainly celebrates harvest, abundance, and wealth, but in a slightly less traditional manner. Dried wheat and grasses can be used for centerpieces, aisle decor, and even a modern bouquet. Sage, emerald, and dark brown are perfect accent colors to the golden wheat. 

Serve some good 'ol wheat beer and carmel apples and your Fall Wheat Theme will be hit with everyone.  

Sources:

1. Ceremony Decor   2. Fall Wedding   3. Dark Green Jim Hjelm Dress 

4. Wedding Dress with Sweater  5. Fabric Napkins   6. Bride & Bouquet 

7. Wheat Centerpiece  8. Wheat Bouquet   9. Wheat Invitation 10. Ceremony Aisle Decor

11. Eco Friendly Wedding Earrings from Wear Think Now 12. Wheat Table Decor

13. Table Inspiration  14. Place Setting  15. Carmel Apple Favors

Rustic Pink and Brown August Wedding

Sources:

1 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/01/real-weddings-cynthia-dustin/

2 http://kissthebrideguide.blogspot.com/

3 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfzwe-iDXLhlT4PXqKaM2lsW_qsftzGERAc3gZwrwfMGwJeYkqECFHflSytVMbDDIV677_u4Gk_zWVVI3aAOu9w0Q-AXvqeMEBpjzXtfO6PVcSveihF_cKyMVYh4avtdU4G7B35OyLul5/s400/RusticPeachTart2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://sarah-cooking.blogspot.com/2008/03/rustic-peach-tart.html&usg=__qCQOZl1c6-A2cRldo0iBduLcvdQ=&h=300&w=400&sz=42&hl=en&start=0&sig2=EUB9ZmXmHdHtJ9XMK2ATZg&tbnid=4kMw3EQQ0DtHtM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=163&ei=tyhmTM_XK5OisQOS1rCQDQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drustic%2Bpeach%2Bwedding%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1309%26bih%3D769%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=780&vpy=457&dur=587&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=136&ty=122&oei=tyhmTM_XK5OisQOS1rCQDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0

4 http://trishadean.blogspot.com/2010/06/rustic-summer-berry-brights-pink-red.html

5 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/01/real-weddings-cynthia-dustin/

6 http://ashleybaberweddings.blogspot.com/2010/06/qunnie-eric-on-style-me-pretty-and-in.html

7 http://ashleybaberweddings.blogspot.com/2010/06/qunnie-eric-on-style-me-pretty-and-in.html

8 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/01/real-weddings-cynthia-dustin/

9 (3 photos) http://www.polkadotbride.com/index.php/2010/05/20/pink-and-chocolate-beach-wedding-celebration/

Peach, Orange, and Green

What could be a more iconic mid-to-late summer wedding theme? 

The celebration of fresh peaches, sweet summer love, and long warm nights!

Use heritage cabbage roses, dahlias, and Ranunculus for a beautiful mid-summer bouquet in the pallet of peach, cream and orange. 

Treat guests to a peach inspired dessert table complete with peach tarts, peach cobbler and may even a layer cake with peach filling.   

For rustic outdoor table decorations that double as favors, fill small wooden crates with fresh peaches. Tell your friends and family to take them home at the end of the night!  

Sources:

1. http://www.theswishlist.com/index.php?/site/entry/category/colour_palettes/

2. http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/categories/gray/

3. http://eventology2009.blogspot.com/2009/01/fireside-chat-with-pearls-events.html

4. http://www.weddingbycolor.com/sema84/milestones/78428

5. http://www.etsy.com/listing/40592938/peach-silk-and-white-pearls-for?ref=sr_gallery_16&ga_search_query=peach+and+orange&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

6. http://www.theswishlist.com/index.php?/site/entry/category/colour_palettes/

7. http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/tag/peach-orange-color-combo/

8. http://sugarpluminvitations.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html

9. http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/08/board-417-soft-summer-sunlight.html

10. http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/08/board-417-soft-summer-sunlight.html

11. http://www.girlsdressshop.com/occasion/casual-dresses/peach-eyelet-dress.html

12. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/09/a-strawberry-summer.html

13. http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2007/11/board-58-i-dig-you-georgia-peaches.html

14. http://www.etsy.com/listing/48409648/harvest-sunset?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=peach+and+orange&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

15. http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/categories/gray/

16. http://www.lemonmeringue.com/frames/desserts/galette.html

Feliz Cinco De Mayo

Aren't the colors for a Mexican Themed wedding brilliant? 

I love the bright red with blue, teals, and pink. 

Sources:

1 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/06/02/rehearsal-dinner-by-amy-nichols/

2 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/06/02/rehearsal-dinner-by-amy-nichols/

3 http://thebohemianbride.wordpress.com/2009/10/page/2/

4 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/10/22/real-weddings-kristen-matt/

5 http://www.etsy.com/listing/46135814/earrings-for-people-who-love-mexican?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=cinco+de+mayo&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

6 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/06/19/a-mexican-inspired-rehearsal-dinner-ii/

7 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=528323&tag=mexican&thumbs_page=4

8 http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/blogs/2009/5/5/a-cinco-de-mayo-inspired-wedding-celebration.html

9 http://www.wishspecialevents.com/blog/tag/white/

10 http://www.etsy.com/listing/46139975/bonita-floral-cinco-de-mayo-hair-comb-w?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=cinco+de+mayo&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

11 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/03/11/mexico-beach-diy-wedding/

12 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=528322&tag=mexican&thumbs_page=3

13 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/03/11/mexico-beach-diy-wedding/

Cream & Tan with Pale Blue and Green Accents

The combo of cream and tan together is very elegant, but I also like a little pop of color. Pale blue and green lend a nice spring air to the board.

Sources:

1 http://www.primadonnabride.co.za/2009/06/inspiration-board-pale-blue-and-white.html

2 and 14 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/categories/green/

3 http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/36745/detailview.aspx?type=3&wedding+details=Ceremony+decor&id=36745

4 http://www.amazingpaper.com.au/cat/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=14178

5 and 6 http://www.weddingobsession.com/category/inspiration-boards/

7 and 12 http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/05/a-memorial-day-wedding/

8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/21928390@N04/galleries/72157622830277682/

9 http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/35524/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=35524

10 http://www.katieturpin.com/blog/2009/9/14/a-wonderfully-rainy-sunshine-wedding.html

11 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39999870

13 http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/blue-and-green-wedding-cakes

15 http://wedding.blogdig.net/archives/date/21/August/2008/3

Sea Glass Duex

Sea Glass Inspiration board number two. I just LOVE LOVE these colors so I had to do another board. Perfect summer, sea shore wedding theme. 

Sources:

1 http://www.momentaldesigns.com/2010/02/16/chris-g/

2 http://ruffledblog.com/2010/02/a-vintage-hamptons-wedding/

3 http://sarahkristiansen.typepad.com/thegoodstuff/2009/12/bailey-gus-married.html

4 http://pewterandsage.blogspot.com/2009/09/mason-jar-madness.html

5 http://www.inspiredbride.net/category/wedding-dresses/

6 http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-571382-1.html

7 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30519191

8 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?cat=29

9 http://wedding.blogdig.net/archives/date/08/January/2010/5

10 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/06/30/color-palette-contest-day-1-13/

11 and 12 http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/08/board-416-seaglass-and-storm.html

Seaglass

I love the colors of sea glass. Slot number one inspired me to do this board. And how cool is slot number two with the message in a bottle style guest book? 

Sources

1 Wedding Bells Online  2 Wedding Bells Online   3 The Flea Market Style Magazine

4 The Knot Real Weddings  5 The Wedding Co  6 Megan Hobson  7 Wedding Bells Online

8 E-invites Insights Blog  9 The Knot  10 Wedding Bells Online 11 Wedding Bells Online 

12 Etsy Wedding Jewelry  13 The Knot Real Weddings   14 Social Notes

 15 Relish Bridal 16 Wedding Bells Online

 17 David's Bridal