Happy March! Is spring here yet?
In my mind, I could smell lilacs the entire time I was working on this inspiration board. I love it! And this is my favorite kind of purple – the kind you find in nature, against a backdrop of green and white. I also made this board because I was feeling sort of an overdose on wedding details and trends, and wanted something that focused on just a few pretty things. One gorgeous flower, repeated. Champagne and cake, and maybe some of your aunt’s famous shortbread (with or without a personalized stamp). Lawn games and a jazz band for a sweet afternoon celebration. Lovely, but nothing fussy.
(While we’re on the subject of wedding overdosing, you might like this post over on A Practical Wedding. A little sanity for any brides who might be feeling overwhelmed with ideas.)
Mood: simple, classic and lovely
Palette: fresh green, purple lilac, clean white
Top row from left: photo of punch table under a tree by Corinna Raznikov via True & Wesson, letterpress invitation with green motif by Blue Ribbon Design, lavender wreath by Rebecca Thuss for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: photo of gorgeous lilac centerpiece by Tara Whittaker via Wedding Chicks, photo of champagne bucket by Thayer Gowdy
Row 3: photo of bouquet with embroidered handkerchief by Beaux Arts Photographie via The Bride’s Cafe, Jenny Packham dress from Brides UK, stamped shortbread from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo of classic white convertible by Gertrude & Mabel for Rosemary Events
Row 4: photo of croquet set by Jose Villa, lilac centerpiece with jam favors by Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding, three layer wedding cake with white petals from Martha Stewart Weddings, lilac bouquet by Chelsea Fuss
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Board #452: A Taste for Timeless
Board #483: Lilac and Lemonade
Board #276: Keep It Simple
The black and white photo is lovely! Its very vintage looking.
This is so elegant! I love purple!
This board is so gorgeous! Lilacs are always so beautiful.. I especially love the image of the bride and groom in the VW bug!
purple is such a great colors for weddings! I love when I see a wedding with lots of shades of purple.
Now THIS is my kind of romantic. “Lovely, but nothing fussy” — you hit the nail on the head!!
This is lovely! I love the lilacs, they bring everything together very nicely.
ooh, I am partial to lilacs~ they were picked the morning of and all over our wedding reception! Heavely…
thanks for the awesome reminder and lovely board
Love lilac, nothing so beautiful than a mass of them together! lovely post…
Wow so pretty! Those cookies look so tempting
I love lilacs, so much! I actually incorporated them into my logo because of how much they mean to me. Can’t wait to smell them soon! Beautiful board!
I want lilac to be one of my wedding colors and flowers!
I second the lawn games! There just aren’t enough croquette games and cocktails these days
We made a purple palette today too! Today just felt like a lavender kind of day! Lovely palette!
Oh my gosh – that car! Gorgeous Storyboard!
Oh, these are really beautiful! Lilac seems to be a good fit for March. x
You’ve out done yourself! Just beautiful inspiration!
LOVE your inspiration boards!! They are great even if you’re not a bride – I’m getting ideas for my house…
I absolutely adore lilacs, they have such a wonderful and strong fragrance!