Alice in Wonderland Inspiration Board

There are so many things I love about the different versions of  Alice in Wonderland: the Victorian aesthetic of the original book's engravings, the happy sweetness of the Disney version, and Tim Burton's lush imagery, the sense of wonder and whimsy without the sugary pastels. For decor, you could use either real or print cut-outs of clocks, antique books, skeleton key place cards, and trees hung with teaspoons and playing cards. Flowers bursting from teacups and teapots could serve as centerpieces. A dessert table of little cakes and heart shaped tarts begs for tags reading "Eat Me." Check out the deets below for more info on where to buy!

Mood: Magic and whimsy meet vintage garden party

Color Palette: Periwinkle blue, black, dark pink, brass, accented with shades of brown

The Deets, Credits, and Maybe Where to Buy Them:

Skeleton Key Place Cards by Raw Photo Design via Style Me Pretty, Lazaro Bridesmaid Dress, Tree Decor from allthebeautifulthings by Loreta, Drink Me Tags by Etsy Seller AnistaDesigns, Teacup Centerpiece from Events by Heather Ham, White Rabbit Thank You Card by Etsy Seller AnistaDesigns, Antique Book, Teacup, and Clock Centerpiece by Three Nails Photography via Green Wedding Shoes, Croquet Set by Jessica Feely via Love and Lavender, Alice in Wonderland Decor by Alicia of Bows and Arrows via Marry You Me, Eat Me Toppers by Etsy Seller AnistaDesigns, Alice in Wonderland Chair by Sarah Maren Photography via Style Me Pretty

1940s Movie Star Marries Cowboy: "The Spoilers" Inspiration Board

I adore classic film, and there's a special place in my heart for Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne. Like burlap and lace, or complementary colors, there's something about the contrast between these types that makes the other shine. Polished femme fatale + rough-and-tumble Man (capital "M"!) + rustic setting = good times. Their 1942 movie "The Spoilers" captures that equation perfectly. So what if a 1940s screen siren married the cowboy of her dreams in the wilds of Alaska? She'd stamp that saloon setting with her own fabulous style without compromising its rustic charm. Because that's how Marlene rolls.

Mood: Swanky 40s soiree with a Wild West backdrop

Color Palette: Chocolate brown, brass, candlelight, and antique lace

Artifacts of Inspiration: Marlene Dietrich + John Wayne, saloons, filigree, leather, crystals, a soundtrack that runs from Bing Crosby to The Delmore Brothers

The Inspiration Deets, Credits, and Maybe Where to Find Them:

Chandelier from the Dana Powers Barn, John Wayne and Marlene Dietrich, Tablescape by Elizabeth Anne Designs, Faux Fur Wrap from Etsy seller SpaZooie, Vintage Style Suitcases, Brooch, The Long Branch Saloon and Farms (This place is awesome, btw, a mini Wild West town replica. You can even hire bartenders, character actors, and run a casino--without real money--for events.), Brown Lace Cocktail Dress, Candelabra