Soft and Sweet: A Blush Pink and Gray Wedding

Feminine, but not girly, subdued but eye-catching, I love the combination of pale pink and gray. I love how the modern, almost industrial feel of slate gray is balanced by the vintage softness of blush.

Mood: Intimate and sweet, personal touches meets elegant styling

Color Palette: Palest pink and dove gray

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

Pink and Gray Ring Pillow by Etsy Seller TheBloomingSouth, Gorgeously Textured Cake by Magpies Bakery, Gray Suit and Pink Tie by Shelly from Union Photography via Snippet and Ink, Bouquet and Chair by Simply Bloom Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Chanel Shoes and Gray Couch by Elizabeth Messina via The Sweetest Occasion, Pink Pleated Ruffle Flower Girl Dress by Wedding Gowns Shop, Centerpiece and Table Number by Aaron Delesie via Ruffledblog, Paper Straws and Drink Stirrers by Amanda Wilcher via Style Me Pretty, Gray Bridesmaid Dresses with Pink Sashes by Bret Cole via Once Wed

Yellow and Gray Wedding: A Modern, Fun Inspiration Board

Happy, fun, fresh. These are all adjectives that spring to mind when I think of the color yellow. Although I think a yellow and gray palette could fit many different types of weddings: indoor/outdoor, traditional, rustic, vintage, a modern aesthetic with clean lines and a fresh, whimsical appeal is what spoke to me today.

Mood: Sipping lemonade after you've exhausted yourself laughing.

Color Palette: Lemon yellow and pewter gray

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

Bridesmaids in Yellow and Gray by Chloe Murdoch for Mike Larson Photography via Style Me Pretty, Gray Bridesmaid Dress via Once Wed, Yellow and Gray Pinwheels by Etsy Seller ElizabethSt, Yellow Tie and Gray Vested Groom by Rebekah Westover Photography via Duet Letterpress, Yellow and Gray Clutch by Etsy Seller PaperFlora, Yellow and Gray Banner by Etsy Seller liddabits, Balsa Wood and Billy Ball Centerpiece via BridalHood.blogspot.com, Sweet Little Daisies Cake via Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Couple and Yellow Balloon by Ampersand Studios via Soiree Boise

Inspiration Board #7: Mediterranean Lanterns for Robin

Robin's venue, The Holly Farm, a Carmel getaway of lush gardens and rustic cottages, is so lovely I think it doesn't need much. Her clean color palette, kick-ass idea to use fresh herbs she picked from a farm instead of florals (budget-friendly AND green!), and a few personalized touches and voila! Magical wedding prettiness. I loved the idea of using plain wire racks, hung with loosely gathered herbal nosegays as a decoration piece, along with a clothesline of black and white photographs to add some casual charm. As Robin imagined an easygoing, laidback feel with perhaps a Mediterranean flavor, I thought lanterns would add  pretty touches of warmth without compromising her clutter-free, flowing aesthetic. Bonus: they're also relatively affordable!

Mood: Effortlessly classy garden party in a paradisaical Mediterranean garden

Color Palette: Black, white, shades of green

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

Photo Clothesline from weddingaces.com,  Herb Wall from Todd Pellowe via greenweddingshoes.com, Priscilla of Boston Dress, Tree at the Holly Farm, Lantern Centerpieces from Wish Special Events, Cocktail, Black Benches from Art of Vision via stylemepretty.com, Sweet Herb Bouquet from dahlias-day.blogspot.com, Family Style Tables at The Holly Farm, Shades of Green Bridesmaid Dresses, Lantern Ideas from engagedandinspired.com

A Little Something Extra:

Lanterns from Ikea range from $3.99 to  $14.99. I can't count how many gorgeous and CHEAP lanterns I came across from wholesalers and lighting websites, even dollar stores or places like BigLots. Hanging from trees, used as centerpieces, or bordering staircases, aisles, or pathways, these babies are economical and super pretty. I love luminary bags, which are even cheaper, but if you want to really dress up a space without investing a ton in floral arrangements, I think lanterns are the way to go. It's also a no-fuss easy theme, especially for fall! I just had to share this sweet lantern invitation from Etsy seller EllasPaper: