I wrote about the theme of the wedding here (well, I told you about my shoes and how they had influenced my choice of peacock feathers being the link holding things together) but I haven’t written much about inspiration and boards.

Soon after we were engaged I bought a couple of wedding magazines. I didn’t find them terribly inspiring word wise but I did make a board out of images which is still stuck on my notice board at home. Actual inspiration boards gave way to virtual inspiration boards which I posted on my blog, starting with a literal ‘cut and paste’ job of images I liked but becoming more interesting as I discovered software which would make collages.

{Image by Punam Beam Photography}

This was probably the first image that I liked enough to save and translated into our wedding plans as we have collected little glass vases and jars and pots to place a selection of tea lights, lavender and roses into on the tables.

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All-white = beautiful and classic.

Clockwise from top left: Rosa Clara via nie fiu fiu i nie kiczowato, Aaron Delesie via The Bride’s Cafe, Bellissima Vita, Jenna Hein, Jane Jordan, Rosenow Floral via Brooklyn Bride, Unknown Source (please message if yours), Kimberley Seldon via Desire to Inspire, Whiteport via Perfect Bound

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Hi everyone! T minus 5 days until the big day and I’m hurrying around in aflutter completing things. I cannot wait to start showing you details in just a few days!

I like to call this board vintage shabby chic yellow.

Clockwise from top left: Artfool, Impressionen, Artfool, On Decorum, the Paris Apartment, the Knot, Ariella Chezar

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Merry Christmas everyone! Here’s an especially appropriate board for today.  We hope you’re enjoying some fun times with your friends and family!

Top row: Gertrude and Mabel via Earth Friendly Wedding via Brooklyn Bride, Brooke Schwab, Denise Castanon via DIY Alert!
Bottom row: The Wiebners, Cheri Pearl via Style Me Pretty, Mike Kehr via The Bride’s Cafe, Mel Barlow via Faye and Greer via Black*Eiffel, Stoneblossom Floral

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One of the softest boards we’ve put together.  The combination of soft pinks and purples paired with vintage objects makes for a very feminine and sweet wedding!

Clockwise from top left: Style via This is Glamorous, Liz Banfield via The Bride’s Cafe, She Walks in Beauty, Marie Claire Idées, Sweet Paul (Photography credit: Ellen Silverman), Burke Decor via Set Design Thinking, Scarlet & Violet via Decocentric, Jamali Garden Supplies via Ritzy Bee, Marie Claire Idées, Life Images

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What we said when we posted this: “calm, serene, and unabashedly elegant”.  Yep, that about sums it up!

Clockwise from top left: Housemartin, Seen On!, Polly Wreford via Sarah Kaye, Dahlia’s Day, Michael Woolley via Sarah Kaye, the Knot, Amsale via Emahlee, Jewelry Stylist, Photography by Stacey

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Fun, quirky, and perfect for a variety of settings, lime and periwinkle is a youthful color combination that doesn’t disappoint!

Top row: Salt Harbor Designs via Millie Holloman Photography, Rebecca Thuss, Aaron Delesie Photography via the Bride’s Cafe
Middle row: Marie Labbancz Photography, Jules Bianchi Photography, Impressionen, Jen Fariello via DC Nearlyweds
Bottom row: Brides, Millie Holloman Photography, A Lazar Soiree

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Red and peach combine for a bright and cheery color combination that is perfect for a summer wedding!

Clockwise from top left: Jenna Hein, Ariella Chezar, Dennis Reggie via Weddingbee, perfectbound via Snippet & Ink, Our Labor of Love, Smoothie Recipes, Katie Sellers via Desire to Inspire, MS, Kenny Pang via Lucky Designs, Domino Magazine via Design for Mankind

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Bright, funky, and gorgeous! One of our most vibrant boards.

{Image Credits: Michael Wooley via Sarah Kaye, Toast and Tables, Cherry Coloured, Martha Stewart, CeCi New York, Brides.com, Art Fool, Brides.com}

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One of the most unusual color palettes we’ve put together and still one of my favorite boards, emerald green and mango.

Clockwise from top left: Kim Le Photography, Impressionen, Shephen Shubel via Desire to Inspire, Vue Photography, Mario Testino via This is Glamorous, domino via This is Glamorous, Ariella Chezar, Kitty Cooper via BridalCheek, NY Times via GlamChic via This is Glamorous

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“Sweet with plenty of handmade goodness”!

Image Credits (left to right): The Knot, My Recipes, Overstock, Ulijas,
Impressionen, Fresh Coffee, Mary Mee Studios, The Knot

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We have created several purple inspiration boards but this is by far my favorite.  It’s funky, it’s modern, and it’s kinda rocker chick!

Clockwise from top left: Timwill Photography, Zac Posen via A Cup of Jo, Desire to Inspire, Marisa Holmes Photography, Impressionen, Millie Holloman Photography, Impressionen, Vera Wang via Brides, Artfool, Jenny Yoo via Sugar Plum Invitations

Originally posted {here}.