Inspired by a pink color palette

Pink is probably (most definitely) my favorite color, and always has been. I have stated time & time again how one shade of pink can create a different type of atmosphere than another shade (like it does for shades of blue, green, & red for me). A pale pink evokes something gentle, delicate, and romantic. Hot pink reminds me of a rockin', fun party. Strawberry shortcake pink reminds me of summer. What is your favorite shade of pink?

{left to right - row 1: Erin Jean Photo, Amelia Lyon Photography, Stephanie Williams Photography; row 2: Amsale, The Modern Type Photography; row 3: Jennifer Skog, Braedon Photography; row 4: Jasmine Star Photography, Amy Squires}

This color palette inspiration board is what I called 'romantically ruffled pink'.

Jomygoodness to the rescue - incorporating damask to your tables

As I try to get comfortable double-blogging on here and my own blog, I figured I would address some of the forum questions I see here every so often. I recently saw this forum post from an Orange County bride desperate to find a way to incorporate damask into her almost-definite tablescape (ok, "desperate" may be overly dramatic on my part, but you get the idea). So here is a summary of her dilemma:

Bride is 60% complete with her tablescape vision. Colors are fuschia & silver. Silver pin-tuck tablecloths with hot pink napkins, white chairs, and natural-color redwood manzanita tree branches for the centerpiece. Recently fell in love (x3) with damask & wants to include it on her table, replacing the silver tablecloth.

{Jennifer Skog}

Well, it's doable, ladies. Granted , I have no idea what the budget is or if a florist and/or stylist has been contracted. My suggestions would be:

• If you're stuck on having damask print tablecloths and you're able to find the perfect print (like a neutral or black & white damask color scheme), you can alternate the tables where some will remain silver while the rest are damask. Damask on all the tables may be a bit much. Or you can have a tablerunner with a damask print & a solid tablecloth.
  
• You can always subtly incorporate damask on your papergoods, like table numbers, escort cards, placecards, and menus. If you decide to have your favors be at each placesetting, rather than a separate table, you can incorporate damask with the favors.
• You might, if it's not too overwhelming or too all over the place, want to include damask in your vases or whatever you have to hold your manzanita branches.
• Something that doesn't have anything to do with your tables would be a damask patterned ring pillow, or damask ribbon to wrap your bouquet.

{styling by JL Designs; linen from Wildflower Linens; rentals from Classic Party Rentals; photo by Barnet Photography; for Ceremony Magazine}

P.S. I love hot pink & damask. Do you have questions? Send them my way.

Organic Outdoor Wedding Inspiration

I posted this inspiration board on my blog in 2009, but I thought it would be fitting since SPRING is officially upon us. Take advantage of the beautiful weather spring has and have an outdoor ceremony or even reception. Imagine a lovely afternoon wedding, where your wedding is perfect because of the ideal weather and amazing natural light. Use seasonal fruit as inspiration, and, in abundance, they make fitting decor.


{clockwise from upper left corner: candle jars by Joy Marie; placecards in the grass via JL Designs; little old church by Carrie Patterson Photography via The Bride's Cafe; tin by Adlers Photography; fruity centerpiece via Martha Stewart Weddings; bouquet by Imaginitive Studios; bundt cake with ribbons via Martha Stewart Weddings; lemonade station by Lisa Franchot via The Bride's Cafe; standing by the truck by Kate Headley; peach placard via Martha Stewart Weddings; clothespin seating card via Brides.com}