#215 | autumn wedding on the farm

What is it about farm weddings that makes my heart skip a beat.  I cannot get enough of them, I'm not sure if it's the relaxed vibe or the fact that this city girl is in dire need of some open spaces. This palette of mustard and teal is also so refreshing for any autumn event.

 

 

MUSTARD | TEAL | BROWN | LINEN

photos | bride -  lindsay hackney photography | tablesetting -  clayton Austin | wool hand warmers -  once wed | barn and wine barrel with flowers -  jose villa  | boutonniere -  love by serena | pie -  jenna joseph

{pretty palette} pumpkin pie + meringue

What could be better than a cozy sweater and mile high meringue topped pie this Thanksgiving Day? Absolutely nothing! Wishing you and your family a wonderful day.

colors | pumpkin, meringue, smoke, slate

photos | paperweight escort cards {martha stewart weddings} sweater {alexandra grablewski} shoe clips {no144} pumpkin meringue pie {martha stewart}

{#201} autumn warmth

 As winter is begin to slowly approach, I'm trying my hardest to soak in as much autumn goodness as I can. I'm still not ready to let go of my warm caramels and cozy browns just yet. Today's inspiration board has all of my favorite things...a gorgeous palette, delicious treats and leaves me with a wonderful sense of warmth. 

colors | caramel, cream, weathered wood

photos | chapel {laced in weddings} menu {} favors {gabriel ryan} books {oh hello friend} hunter boots {seasonal love} centerpiece {tec petaja} bouquet {kate murphy photography} caramel apples {martha stewart weddings} tied utensils

{table pretties} persimmons + pumpkins

Good morning! Annabella Charles is no stranger to P&P, I've had the pleasure to feature her work multiple times and she even shared her beautiful studio space with us. I'm super excited to share with you this gorgeous autumn tablescape that she recently sent over. Mismatched bottles and vases are filled with white and orange blooms while persimmons and petite pumpkins add the perfect amount of color to the table.

{#200} rustic brown + lavender

Whoa! I can't believe that today I'll share with you my 200th inspiration board. It's inevitable that brown is the heavyweight champ for the number one spot in autumn palettes. Sure, it can be used year round but it just feels right this time of year. Paired with soft lavender and pretty details makes this one of my favorite boards to date. 

colors | brown, lavender, beige

photos | barn {jose villa} groomsmen {tec petaja} bouquet {aaron delise} heart garland, lavender bouquet {elizabeth messina} centerpiece {cassie schott} glass {brides} bicycle {sarah yates photography} leaf place cards {ali harper} sweater & skirt {couverture & the garbstore} 

{#199} turquoise + copper

I can't speak for everyone but I can't get enough of rustic weddings but sometime I like a more refined look. Adding a little spark and shine brings this autumn inspiration board to another level. 

colors | copper, turquoise, gold

photos | tablesetting {martha stewart weddings} leaf headband {elizabeth messina} mini panettone {martha stewart} wheat boutonniere {the knot} cake & bouquet {martha stewart} skeleton keys {chelsea nicole} copper leaf gourds {martha stewart} dress 

{#178} white caramel

Happy Halloween!! Last year I created a dark and wicked board but for this year I wanted go the complete opposite. Inspired by my obsession love of shimmer and my favorite candies {caramel squares} I wanted to keep the board light and whimsical.  How much do you love that mask? It's ridiculously gorgeous and I can totally picture it in a bridal or boudoir shoot.  

{colors} white lace, caramel, champagne

{photos} mask {elizabeth messina} table decor {bhldn} gold animals {luna & chloe handcrafted} champagne {martha stewart weddings}  caramel squares {andrea dozier photography via hooray} tree {this is glamorous} golden heels {anna sawin} mother of pearl utencils, crepe cake {charleston crepe company}

{shoot} rustic burlap inspiration

Inspired by organic texture, reminiscent of the tactile diversity in nature, material composition of burlap, sheet metal, and wood were used to create this rustic ode to romance.  Emily Carter of Emily Carter Floral Design with Sharyn Peavey of Sharyn Peavey Photography combined these elements, against the pastoral setting of a barn amidst rolling green hills, as a design concept for this style shoot.  For the ceremony panels of burlap were hung with circular cutouts to allow natural light to stream in and reflect off of metal flowers with yellow craspedia centers.  Birch trees were propped within the barn for a more intimate and inviting setting.  The quality of bringing the outdoors, inside.  The bride and groom  were surrounded by a circle of rope, detailed with smilax and peonies, to reinforce the beauty of tying the knot.

The tablescape highlights reused and vintage materials.  Adorned with tin ceiling tiles as chargers, antique silver creamers and sugars, as well as wood containers for flowers.  The centerpiece, distressed wooden planks and moss wrapped votives atop a burlap runner.  The seating an unexpected mix of hay bales elevated on old wooden drawers with a linen covering.  

{Photography} Sharyn Peavey Photography 

{Floral} Emily Carter Floral Designs  

{Stationery} Papier Gourmet

{Catering} 111 Maine | Weddings and Events     

{Rentals} One Stop Party Shop 

{Venue} The Barn at Walnut Hill 

{Jewelry} John McVeigh designs    

{Hair & Make up} Kate Pannill-Siersma    

{Event Design} A Family Affair     

{Models} Rosie Reighley of ME & DJ Travon Santerre of CA 

{#177} cinnamon & coral

I've had this inspiration for a few weeks now but I've been putting off sharing it because I couldn't figure out a name for it. What do you think of Cinnamon & Coral?  

I love this color palette don't you? It's autumny with the cinnamon tones and the coral add a brightness to it and who can't resist a gorgeous rustic mason jar chandelier sparkling from above. Happy Fall! 

{colors} cinnamon, coral, tan 

{photos} wrapped fruit {dan cutrona} moss centerpiece {bhg} shoes {jen curtis} cake {sarah's stands} cinnamon stick plate setting {simply rosie photography} bouquet {elyse hall photography} dresses {stephanie rausser} mason jar chandelier {jamie grenough} gourds {jose villa} 

{#173} white washed autumn

Who says all autumn wedding have to be typically orange, red or yellow? I'm obsessed with this white washed palette...love the white pumpkins, the neutral bridesmaids and who wouldn't love a gingham clad groom?

{colors} ecru, gray, white

{photos} cardigan bride {braedon photography} white pumpkins, bouquet {martha stewart weddings} monogram {the knot} hot cocoa {martha stewart weddings} gingham groom {suit swag} neutral bridesmaids {our labor of love} floral arrangement {xavier navarro} white pumpkin centerpiece {2805} 

last minute autumn ideas

if your like me and your still looking for some last minute inspiration before the big turkey day look no further {autumn brides pay attention too}. with a few items already found in your pantry, craft closet and backyard you can create some last minute projects- an autumn topiary, table runner and more.

{country home}

{#118} a crisp day in autumn

{season} autumn

{colors} copper brown, black, cream

{description} i'm trying to squeeze every last bit of autumn before winter arrives and with thanksgiving fast approaching it will be gone before i know it. 

{photos} autumn table & stacked blankets {country home}  gourd garland {martha stewart} autumn bouquet {brides} gingham shirt {kate powers} groomsmen {jill thomas via amorology} bride with horse {finnrose photography} tree {this is glamorous} ginger crisp cookies {country living}

{friday faves} autumn flavors

happy friday!!

this has to be my ultimate fave - autumn flavors! 

pumpkin, apples & spices such as cinnamon and ginger make my stomach heart flutter. every year for thanksgiving, i bake regular ol' pumpkin bread {don't get me wrong, pumpkin bread is still delicious} but i wanted something different this year so i went on a hunt and gathered up and printed a few of my favorite recipes. can you imagine a dessert buffet with all these pretties? ...oh my waist! bon appetit! 

1. pumpkin whoopie pies | 2. mini pumpkin pies | 3. pumpkin semifreddo | 4. pumpkin seed brittle 

1. cinnamon sugar biscotti | 2. gingerbread cheesecake | 3. molasses drops | 4. cinnamon ice cream

1. roasted apples | 2. caramel apples | 3. apple donuts | 4. apple galette

{#116} warm plum + honey

{season} autumn

{colors} plum, blush and honeycomb

{description}  it's a pretty crummy day here in the east coast but that hasn't stopped me from loving my favorite season. i dug up this inspiration board i did a while back for my good friend kristi and thought it would be the perfect boost for this dreary day. i love the palette of warm plums and honey and with velvet accents scattered around adds lovely richness and texture.

{photos} bridesmaid dresses {martha stewart weddings} honey mascarpone creme cake {martha stewart weddings} velvet ribbon {country living} shoes {jessica clair} chair garland {project wedding} plums {country living} velvet table numbers {martha stewart weddings} honey {sweet paul} cardigan bride {frenchie & flea}

{#115} roasted chestnuts

{season} autumn / winter

{colors} chestnut brown, charcoal, off white

{description} chestnuts are a staple in my house when the weather begins to cool and it makes for the perfect  theme for a late autumn/winter wedding. the palette picks up the warm tones from the chestnuts and mixes it in with cool charcoal for this rustic wedding. before your guests prepare to leave hand them newspaper cones with hot roasted chestnuts inside for a toasty favor. 

{photos} trunk seating {martha stewart weddings} centerpiece {sunday suppers} pinecone place cards {martha stewart weddings} boutonniere {fritts rosenow} bouquet {ritzy bee} roasted chestnuts {detours} bride {braedon photography} chestnut flan {cannelle et vanille} bridesmaid {vintage rose brocade} wedding cake {martha stewart weddings}

{friday faves} white pumpkins

 all i have to say is move over orange pumpkins there is a new kid in town. the ever popular "symbol" of the season is going white. can you image the possibilities of these pretties in weddings...carve, stencil, paint them, scatter them with candles for some aisle decor or hollow them out and create a vase base for your centerpieces.  

1. pumpkin lined stairs {timeless paper} | 2. pumpkin vase with flowers {martha stewart}

3. baby boos {country living} | 4. pumpkins & candles {the knot}

5. ichabod pumpkin {better homes & gardens} | 6. quilt patterned pumpkin {better homes & gardens} | 7. pumpkin place card {twig & thistle} | 8. autumn dessert table {sweet table}

are you a fan of white pumpkins or do you still prefer the traditional orange ones? 

{friday faves} wood slices

happy friday!!

wood slices are becoming a staple in rustic weddings. they are so versatile and add amazing texture to your table and decor. i have to ask ....what's your favorite?

1. save the date {nonpareil magazing} | 2. wedding cake {martha stewart weddings}

3. ring "pillow" {brides} | 4. place cards {casa sugar} | 5. doodle faces {the brides cafe}

6. table numbers {luna & chloe weddings} | 7. guest book {unknown}

8. wood platter {martha stewart weddings} | 9. centerpiece {ruffled blog}

{friday faves} yarn

happy friday!!

yarn is not only used for knitting sweaters it can be a great addition to any wedding or event.  this cozy fiber can add instant warmth and color {hello!! it comes in every hue imaginable} to your decor.   try creating a yarn chandelier or replace simple ribbon for yarn to tie onto your favor boxes or simply draping them for a garland effect.   there are so many options....

1. table decor {sarah yates}

2. flowers {martha stewart}

3. chandelier {sarah yates via sitting in a tree}

4. wrapped vases {the knot}

5. wrapped bottles {elizabeth anne design}

6. buffet background {the city cradle}

7. garland {once wed}

8. favor boxes {martha stewart weddings}

let's hear it ...yay or nay?

{friday faves} acorns

happy friday!

acorns symbolize good luck and makes a great motif for autumn weddings. there are so many different things you can do with this little nut...the easiest is simply using them as a vase {or mason jar} filler. if your feeling crafty you also create felt acorns and scatter them around the dessert table.  

i'm nuts over these little guys are you?

1. acorn filled mason jars {pottery barn}

2. diy felt acorns {pen & paper flowers via half baked}

3. acorn napkin ties {martha stewart}

4. bouquet {martha stewart weddings}

5. boutonnière {martha stewart weddings}

6. tags {seasonal delights}

7. hair accessory {lamb candy}

{#110} autumn spice

{season} autumn

{colors} cinnamon, peach, ecru

{description} oh how i ♥ autumn.. who doesn't love a season that brings us such warm and comforting colors into our lives. pairing the spicy cinnamon with the light peach is perfect for any wedding taking place in the beginning of autumn where it "feels" like fall but the temperatures are still relatively warm. 

{photos} wedding cake {martha stewart weddings} bridal party {j.crew}  boots {gia canali} place setting {design sponge} blankets {this is glamorous} pom pom flower {domestistuff} pick up {travis hoehne} flower girl {martha stewart weddings}  bouquet {jose villa} bow belt {darling tonia}