Showing posts with label inspiration board. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration board. Show all posts

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Inspiration Board: Yellow and Brown

I dunno why I'm leaning to shades of brown lately, but I always thought of it as a good neutral-colored complement to a bright or rich color. And I also realized that it's been a while since I used yellow for my inspiration boards, and this is why this board came to be. Seems like a nice color combo for rustic or summery weddings.

Hope you like today's inspiration board:

Top row: Cake Central, Maggie Sottero, MJ's Designs.
Middle row: Thisleberry Press, shadow090109 via Etsy.
Bottom row: Siri, Amanda Pair.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Inspiration Board: Green and Brown

Another board coming up!

While I was browsing through some forums, I stumbled upon a discussion about having green and brown as a possible color motif. One commented that the colors reminded her of trees, so she wasn't really keen on it.

But honestly, I like this combination. It's refreshing on the eyes and I like colors that represent nature or Mother Earth. I believe that, given the right shades, a green and brown combo exudes simple elegance and freshness.

Check out this inspiration board I made:

Top row: William's Bridal, Floral Verde, Project Wedding.
Middle row: Creative Outlook Designs via Flickr, Beau-coup.
Bottom row: The Flower Kiosk, Charlotte Geary, Jenny Yoo
Green and brown is a nice combination to use for afternoon and nature-themed weddings. Hope you find inspiration in this board I made today. :)

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Inspiration Board: Blue and Gold

Wow, it's been this long since I've posted? So sorry, guys.

And yeah, I know I've done a board with blue and gold. But I got inspired after reading some forums discussing about their wedding motifs. This combination is really, really stunning, in my opinion. I chose a lighter blue shade, something near Tiffany Blue for this inspiration board.

So if you're all for a blue and gold combination for a wedding, take a look at what I did:

Top row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Sottero & Midgley, Zappos, Jacarandadesigns via Etsy.
Middle row: Sauci, Justin Lee Photography via A Subtle Revelry.
Bottom row: Alfred Angelo, DavieandChiyo via Etsy, W-Weddingflowers.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Inspiration Board: Plaid

I was browsing the Net for some images when I stumbled on a photo of a wedding that incorporated plaid details on its design. I got interested and went ahead to whip up this latest inspiration board using plaid or tartan pattern. Here's what I have for today:

Top row, from left: Sarah Maren Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs,  Joyce Young.
2nd row, from left: J Crew, Cheeky Design, Scrumptious Cakes via Flickr.
3rd row, from left: Boys Suits Online, Handfasting Cords at Etsy, Alfred Angelo.
The colors may seem kinda mixed, but I chose photos with blue as their base. Sorry about that, I concentrated more on the pattern than the colors. Anyway, hope this gets you inspired. :)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Create Moodboards with BHLDN

BHLDN launches on its website a page wherein you can create your own moodboard. Here, you can mix and match dresses, accessories, and other items to make your very own inspiration board. You can start dragging and dropping photos on your chosen template or base your moodboard on the ones that have been done by BHLDN.

Just pick a template, then drag and drop photos, and you're done!
While the selections from the BHLDN images may be somewhat limited, what's nice about it is that you can upload your own photos from your computer and include them in your moodboard. Framing the images is also made easy because there are loads of moodboard templates ready for use.

I tried making a moodboard here and I found it really fun to do. Check out what I did:

My own BHLDN moodboard: Ruby, Granite, and Citrine.
You'll find tons of other moodboards made by other users over at the site, so check it out. Go ahead and make your own moodboard that can serve as an inspiration board for your own wedding!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Inspiration Board: Blue Modern Vintage

For this post, I'm giving you inspirations for a modern vintage wedding.

The combination of the words "modern" and "vintage" got me confused at first, but when I saw weddings that had this theme, I finally figured that it's basically blending the two together, putting vintage elements in a modern-style wedding.

Usually themes like this would incorporate gold, white, and black for a classic look. Sometimes they infuse pink or orange in this theme, too. For my inspiration board, I'm going for blue, white, and gold. Hope you like it!

Sources: Elite Palace, Amy Atlas, Lazaro by JLM Couture, Etsy, Peculiar Pair Press, Chelsea Nicole Photography, Arrow Vintage Cars, Designer Cakes by April via Flickr, Jim Hjelm Occasions by JLM Couture.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Inspiration Board: Honeysuckle

For my first board after a very long time, I chose to focus on Pantone's Color of the Year for 2011: Honeysuckle.


It's like pink, but a darker tone, though less darker than fuchsia. Not as bright as magenta and less of the bluish tone. Pantone describes it as "courageous, confident, vital." And brides opting for this color are going for the more non-traditional route -- choosing a bold color that pretty much stands out from the rest.

Looking for photos with this color was pretty challenging, as it wasn't really pink nor fuchsia. And definitely not red. So I chose colors that were pretty close to honeysuckle and paired it with white/ ivory. Hope you like it:

Sources: My Wedding Planning Guide, Project Wedding, Wedding Cakes PicturesEtsyBill Levkoff, Party Starters, Justin AlexanderThe Knot.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Inspiration board - White

My apologies for not posting for quite a while. Just had to move from Photoshop to Gimpshop, which meant I had to learn something new. But I digress...

In wedding etiquette, it's been said that it's the bride who should be the only one wearing white, the color of purity and chastity. But what if the bride wants an all-white wedding? As in with everyone in the entourage wearing white?

It's actually possible, but can be quite a challenge since everyone would be wearing the same color -- and that may steal the limelight from the bride. But it can be pulled off, if planned carefully.

If you require your bridesmaids to be wearing white and your gown is also in that color, make sure that the design of your wedding dress would tell everybody that you are the bride. Make your wedding dress a little bit intricate compared to your maids' (but remember not to go overboard on the design and fabric, either). Let the surroundings add the accent to your color motif, such as the leaves of your bouquet, the warm wood hue of the pews, the chrome finish of the chairs in your reception, or even your gold jewelry.

When done right, an all-white wedding exudes of pure elegance. Here's an inspiration board to give you an idea on how to pull off a wedding with white as the color motif:


1st row, from left: Adorned in Pearls wedding invitation by InvitationsGalorePrinting.cceasy.com; Cotton Cady Serena Dress from JCrew.com;Style FGD 2013 by HeleneBridal.com; Nerissa hair accessory by JenniferBehr.com.


2nd row, from left: Aisle decor photo from DelesieBlog.com; Style #5392 wedding dress from StPucchi.com; Corsage, Victorian Triple Strand Ivory Pearl Bridal Necklace from Etsy.com.


3rd row, from left: Love Birds Salt and Pepper Shakers by Beau-Coup.com; Bridal Brunch Dessert Table from AmyAtlas.com; Mixed Whites Wristlet from PembertonsFlowers.com.


4th row, from left: Lovett Hall tablescape from Jessica-Johnston.com; Dainty Blossoms from CharlotteWeddingCakes.com; Roses with baby's breath by BloomeryWeddings.com; RSVP Ivana from Zappos.com.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Inspiration board - Pink and Brown

Yes, I so love pink...

For the past years, this color combination has become one of the more famous ones. Actually, brown plus another color (turquoise, orange, etc.). But for me this pretty much stands out because, aside from pink being a favorite color, it also reminds me of the two other things that I love: chocolate and strawberry. Yum!

Anyways, this combination is still loved by many brides-to-be. Hope you enjoy this inspiration board!


1st row, from left: Cherry Blossoms "Make It Yours" Personalized Favor Box Kit from HotRef.com; Pink and Brown Cupcake Tower from SweetThings-Toronto.blogspot.com; Bridesmaids in brown with pink bouquets from ProjectWedding.com.

2nd row, from left: Style 07549 from Tuxedos.com; Style CL 10 wedding gown from Le-Spose-Di-Gio.it; Style JH5705 from JLMCouture.com.

3rd row, from left: Wedding Dessert Table from AmyAtlas.com; Pink Velvet Bouquet from HouseMartin.typepad.com; Blossom Pale Pink Designer Shoes from PerfectDetails.com.

4th row, from left: Wedding Program from ghlDesign.com; Style 28202 Flower Girl Dress from ForeverBridals.com; Pink and Brown Table Setting from LaraSwansonPhoto.com.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Inspiration board - Yellow and Gray

I guess I got affected by the weather, (no) thanks to Typhoon Conson, which hit the Philippines' northern provinces and affecting Metro Manila as well.

Because the sky was dreary since yesterday, I chose gray as a color to toy around for this inspiration board. For the accent, I chose yellow primarily because I want to see something cheery amid the gloomy weather. Yeah, this board was inspired by my feelings of sadness because of the weather and the search for a glimmer of hope for sunshine.

Apparently, after making this, I found this to be one of my favorites. The color combination was great. Check it out:

1st row, left to right: Style 454 wedding garter by TheGarterGirl.com; Silver Monogrammed Favor Box Kit by MyWeddingFavors.com; Modern Houston Wedding tablescape by Paper Dolls Photography via StyleMePretty.com.

2nd row, from left: Jean De Sey Silver Suit from JeanDeSey.fr; Frase wedding gown by Pronovias.com; Ribbon Boutonniere by MarthaStewartWeddings.com; Dessy Collection Style 2810 by Dessy.com.

3rd row, from left: Style 47819 flower girl dress by Watters.com; Vintage White and Yellow Bouquet by KarenTran.com.

4th row: Flower Child wedding invitation by InvitationsByDawn.com; Wedding cake by Cameron Ingalls via GreenWeddingShoes.com; Shoe detail from StephanieWilliamsPhotography.com; Wedding rings on citrus candy from LoveStillStands.tumblr.com.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Inspiration board - Pink and Gold

I've always been in love with pink. Ever since I was a girl, I'd say that's my favorite color. That's why I came up with this inspiration board with pink as the main color and gold as the accent.

The combination is classic and elegant. I'd say this is a great motif color for probably a vintage or English tea party theme. And to get you started, here is my collage of photos to give you an idea for a pink (or blush) and gold wedding.



Monday, May 24, 2010

Inspiration board - Grecian

I guess this had something to do with my hangover from watching Clash of the Titans last weekend (and I mean the Harry Hamlin starrer released back in the 80s). But come to think of it, a Grecian-inspired theme makes for a really romantic wedding. Admit it, when you saw the wedding scene from Mamma Mia, you know you wanted to have one, too. It's perfect for an out-of-town wedding (and if you can go to Santorini, why not?) and with this theme, your guests will surely rave about the whole experience.

For this board, blue was chosen as the main color because it represented the whole look and feel of the Mediterranean. I added a splash of white and gold/yellow as accents, just like the beach and the sun blends with the azure sea. Hope you like it!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Inspiration board - Yellow

I guess part of the inspiration for this board came from the weather. It's just so hot, hot, hot! Every single day is bright and sunny, and thus this board came to be. I chose yellow as it is one of the best colors that would remind you of summer. I'd also recommend this color if you want something bright and cheery for your wedding. Hope this gets you inspired.

1st column, from top: Letterpress invitation from CraftmasterInvitations.com; Luichiny Gal Lop L104109 from ShoeBuy.com; yellow cupcakes from WinkCupcakes.com; Lela Rose Bridesmaid Style LR121 from Dessy.com.

2nd column, from top: Yellow Ball paper lantern by QuanTK from 1000Markets.com; Style Monclova by Watters.com; Mod Dessert Table from AmyAtlas.com.

3rd column, from top: Lemon Place Cards and Sunflowers from CountryLiving.com; Sweet Beginnings Style K206 from JordanFashions.com; yellow callas from NoviasYRamos.com; Sweet Daisy Cake from MarthaStewartWeddings.com.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Inspiration board - Turquoise

Been quite busy these past few days, so my apologies. Anyway, during my spare time, I found out that there was an inspiration board that I had prepared months ago but failed to put here. My goodness! But better late than never, right?

I did the inspiration board below after Pantone announced its color of the year for 2010: Turquoise. This pretty shade that's like a mix of green and blue is cool to the eyes, making it a great wedding motif color for spring and summer weddings. For your inspiration, here's a turquoise-themed board for all of you.

1st column, from top: Turquoise Flower Hair Clip from Etsy.com; Turquoise Conical Mosaic Outdoor Garden Tiki Torch from Amazon.com; After Six Bridesmaid Style 6579 from Dessy.com.

2nd column, from top: Dot-Cha! Invitation from InvitationsByDawn.com; Style SD5230 from MaggieSottero.com; Turquoise Favor Boxes from AmericanBridal.com.

3rd column, from top: Turquoise Daisy Bouquet from LerheeBouquets.com; Turquoise Rose wedding cake from TheCakeStore.co.uk; Turquoise Fish and Wave in Tin Box Clip and Cufflink from Ties.com; Lenox "Chirp" Table Linens Collection from Macys.com.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Inspiration board - Moroccan

I think one of the most stunning wedding themes is going Moroccan. It's often characterized by rich colors like shades of red, purple, blues, and orange, and often is a combination of those hues. Patterns are intricate yet festive, with inspirations from Arabic and Asian cultures. I would say having a Moroccan wedding theme is all about the details, from the decor to the invitations to favors.

While going for a Moroccan theme for your wedding would entail coordinating the details, it's not that hard. To start off, you could browse for pictures of Morocco and try recreating the look with what's available in the market. I've made an inspiration board for a Moroccan wedding theme, and I hope this will help get you started:
Top row, from left: Purple Floral Beaded Window Valance from SaffronMarigold.com; Stacked Wedding Cake from TraceysCakes.co.uk; Purple and Gold Scroll Invitation from MajesticInvites.com.

2nd row, from left: Belt details of Style W2322L from RayliaDesigns.com; Moroccan Tealight Candle Holders from FavorsAndFlowers.com; Purple Beaded A-Line Dress from Jovani.com; Cher wedding gown from Pronovias.com; Style AV9691 bridesmaid dress from JLMCouture.com; 17in Zaarni Organza Wrap Circles from Bellenza.com.

Bottom row, from left: Spectrum Chandelier from UrbanOutfitters.com; Wedding bouquet by Studio Sweet Pea, NYC from InstyleWeddings.com; Large Wedding Tent from HaremNights.co.uk.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Inspiration board - Eco-friendly/Green Wedding

One of the rising wedding trends is a "green wedding" or an eco-friendly wedding. Since most people nowadays are getting more concerned about protecting the environment and living a healthy lifestyle, green weddings are being done by more and more couples.

It's not that hard organizing a green wedding. Many wedding suppliers are now offering eco-friendly favors, like cards made from recycled products, potted herbs, or seedling sachets. Or instead of giving favors, donate them to your local charity.

Some designers use hemp for the gowns. Your bridesmaids can wear dresses they could use again. For the food, you can choose organically-grown vegetables and gluten-free food. You can also choose to pick recyclable things for decor or silk flowers for your bouquet. Just remember the ever-famous line "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" and you'll see there are a lot of options you could choose from to create your own green wedding.

Here's an inspiration board that I came up with for an earth-friendly wedding. Hope you like it:1st column, from top: Alabaster Tea Rose Bouquet from MarthaStewartWeddings.com; Gluten-free Vegan Wedding Cake from DecadenceWeddingCakes.com; Garden Salad from EarthenFeast.com; Seedling Wedding Invitation from InviteSite.com.

2nd column, from top: Two Lovers and an Acorn Oak Wood Ring Set from SimplyWoodRings.com; Carmen gown made of hemp and silk from NaturalBridals.com; Bamboo Trinket Box from LittleThingsFavors.com.

3rd column, from top: Lavender Wedding Rice from Beau-Coup.com; Recycled Glass Terrarium from VivaTerra.com; Organic Cowel-Back Dress made of hempsilk from MyCorset.com.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Inspiration board - Christmas

December is a month of merriment. Here in the Philippines, it's also the month when so many weddings are held (compared to June). That's why I chose to make an inspiration board revolving around this theme.

I used the festive colors of red and green, as opposed to the winter-y white Christmas. I think its a very lively color combination, and when done right, it truly evokes a sense of cheer. Hope you like it.

1st row, from left: Sophia Style Burgundy Christmas Dress from SophiaStyle.com;Red Snowflake Ornament Place Card Holder from FavorIdeas.com; Janie Medley Flora Design Bridal Bouquet from JMFlora.com.

2nd row, from left: Frosty the Wedding Cake from ColettesCakes.com; Groom's Boutonniere with White Lily and Berries from EveryBloomingThing.cc; Fernanda Wedding Gown from PattisBridal.com; Maine Kissing Ball from WhitneyWreath.com.

3rd row, from left: Deck the Halls Centerpiece from ProFlowers.com; Christmas Holly Wedding Invitation from Invitations4Less.com; Red Marabou Shrug from AdvantageBridal.com; Tara #380 from JennyYoo.com.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Create your own inspiration board with Dessy's Pantone Wedding

Want to create your own inspiration board? Thinking of great color combinations you could use for your wedding? The Dessy Group has teamed up with Pantone to build the Pantone Wedding, a site where you can choose from Dessy's dresses and accessories according to your favorite colors.

I tried out the site, and it's pretty easy. All you have to do is create an account and you're ready to go!

Before creating your inspiration board, you must choose the color combinations you like from the swatches on the top right. After picking your colors, an array of dresses and accessories will show on the right side. Just click and drag the ones you like on the board. You can also write a note on it. It's that simple.

If you're done with your inspiration board, you can easily save it in your account for future viewing. And if you like to share it with others, perhaps with the members of your entourage, you have the option to post it in your blog or email the board's link.

What I like about this wedding tool is that, first of all, it's free and it instantly gives you a preview of how your entourage will look like wearing those dresses in the color motif you want. It's also easy to use, because you can easily create an inspiration board by just clicking and dragging. You can also adjust the size of the items so they could fit on the board. And if you want to remove a picture, you just have to press delete.

The downside, though, is the limitations in terms of the selections. It features mostly bridesmaid dresses, a few flowergirl dresses, and fewer accessories. I hope Dessy would feature more of their collections here, which will also include wedding dresses and a lot more accessories for men and women.

Here's a sample inspiration board I made using Pantone Weddings:


Overall, this wedding tool is fun and easy to use. The Pantone Weddings is very helpful, especially if you need to visualize how your colors will blend. Try it!
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