PRETTY PALETTE | Sweet Conversation

My go to V-day candy has to be conversation hearts...maybe it has to do with my 3rd grade crush Paul giving me a box that I never manage to actually open because I wanted to save it forever lol.  Today's board takes these sweet candies and gives them more of a soft and romantic feel.

photos | conversation hearts - soft beauty  |  bouquet -  soila and stem

bride - hair and makeup by steph  |  gown -  m.k. sadler

{#204} champagne shimmer

It's no secret that I love anything that sparkles. What girl doesn't? I'm loving today's neutral inspiration board that chock full of shimmery goodness. 

colors | champagne, gray, mercury glass

photos | cake {martha stewart weddings} dress {shira weinberger} trees {she wanders photography} baked alaska {martha stewart weddings} mirror {suzie bell} champagne {la belle laura} program {polly alexandre photography} shoes {simply bloom photography} bride w/ lights {sweet little photographs} ornaments tray {country living} sphere lights {shop griege}

{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}

{#192} la dolce vita

Happy Tuesday all! I hope you're having a fabulous day. I had a wonderful dinner with friends this weekend and spent most time oh-ing and ah-ing over their Italian vacation photos.  I'll admit I was super jealous but it did inspire me to create this board. 

{colors} blush pink, marble, gray

{photos} potted plant {jose villa} pedestal dish {sadie olive} candy crackers {posh paperie & jackie wonders via style me pretty} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} shoes {ed peers} long veil {emilie gerard via oncewed}  thyme lemonade {martha stewart weddings} bridesmaid {amelia johnson} table number, marble cake {brides}

{#189} valentine confetti

I first shared this board on Branco Prata's blog but since it's one of my favorite Valentine boards, I just had to repost it here on P&P.  I'm the first to admit I'm not the biggest lover of red but there's no escaping it this time of year.  I wanted to keep everything pretty light and airy and only showcase the ruby red in details. How much do you love that bird's eye view of that table? Pretty awesome right? I love that black confetti!

{colors} ruby red, pale pink, light gray, confetti

{photos} red peony {kiss the groom} champagne glasses {simply bloom photography} shoe clips {ban.do} desserts buffet {rebecca thuss} table scape {lonny magazine} cake {the knot} sugar cubes {cox & cox} wine {martha stewart weddings} bridal party {our labor of love}

{#188} elegant buttercream

Last year I was a bit obsessed with bright cheerful yellow weddings and don't get me wrong, I still love them but I see a softer more buttery yellow being seen in 2012 weddings.  

{colors} buttercream, charcoal and linen

{photos} bouquet and cocktail {martha stewart weddings} couch {trouvais} yellow dress, flower girls  {martha stewart weddings} vintage car {elizabeth messina} boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} cake {i am baker} napkins {martha stewart weddings} 

{#187} pretty glam

With all the engagements going on this holiday season, I wanted to create a board that would work perfectly for a rehearsal dinner or wedding. This has to be my favorite palette- a barely there blush with smokey gray. and hints of sparkle and glam. 

{colors} blush, silver, white
{photos} dress {planet blue} table {kt merry} cake {martha stewart weddings} couple and drink stirrer {martha stewart weddings} chalkboard, cake platters {rinne allen} shell salt cellar {martha stewart weddings} sandals {9to5 chic}

{pretty palette} chartreuse + gray

Last month I came across my very first journal that I kept with idea before I began P&P. I actually thought I  tossed it but there it was scribbled up with inspiration board ideas and different color palette combinations that I loved.  So I decided to bring {Pretty Palettes} to life and make it a new series {technically not new because I did ONE back in September 2009 and never went forward with it until now}.  I know...bad blogger!! I hope they can help you decide on a color scheme for your wedding, party or even home decor. 

{colors} chartreuse, gray, teal & smoke

{photos} wrapped gifts {bhg}  chartreuse skirt {boden} ornaments {cox & cox} centerpieces {martha stewart weddings}

{#175} earthy orange

There was a positive response to last week's white washed inspiration board but I know there are still some of you out there that love a pretty autumn wedding complete with gorgeous earthy orange palette. 

{colors} orange, brown, charcoal

{photos} log escorts {sarah yates photography} ribbon tied utensils, pleated skirt {vogue & coffee} warm vanilla cider {martha stewart} bouquet {becky hill photography} dahlia boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} shoes {j. crew} mini tarts {matthew mead} caramel apples {allyson baker design}

{#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} 

{#169} summer sunset

Happy Labor Day!  Well the unofficial end of summer is upon us and to be honest I'm pretty happy that autumn will soon be here.  I can't wait to bust out my boots and scarves but first let's take a minute to enjoy the last of the summer season with today's board.  I love the warmth of the rust and gray and how color has a way of preparing you for the chilly months ahead.

{colors} copper, white, gray

{photos} dress {lauren ross} s'mores {?} wrapped up {elizabeth messina} shoes/dock {jose villa} soda {sunday suppers}  fire pit {martha stewart weddings} trunk {millie holloman photography} copper can table centerpiece {joey kennedy via green wedding shoes} floral arrangement {this is glamorous} 

{#164} luxe palace

{colors} charcoal, black, mocha & blush

{description} Today's wedding board was inspired by the enchanting palaces I came across during my trip to Portugal.  This wedding is just pure romance. A beautiful grand piano, gorgeous plush seating, elegant calligraphy and luxe fabrics is everything you need to feel like royalty.  

{photos} bride playing the piano {harwell photography} candelabra cake candle {urban outfitters} escort cards {martha stewart weddings} metallic thread {rolland bello} mini chalkboard {sfgirlbybay} classic car {elizabeth messina} table centerpieces {martha stewart weddings} rose boutonniere {avery house} velvet couch {greige design}

{#154} shipwrecked sweethearts

{colors} slate, black pearl, white & brass

{description} There is something romantic about being shipwrecked on a beautiful deserted island. I'm thinking of a secret elopement with no one around except you and your better half {oh and a photographer because you want your wedding day captured on film or maybe not} But if eloping is not your thing, you can easily adapt this theme to share the day with your family and friends. The color palette is understated and the decor is filled with various trinkets you would typically find in treasure chest. Scattered pearls, old bottles, skeleton keys and brassy telescopes are a few ideas. Still not convinced? Just picture the bride with her tousled hair wearing a light silk chiffon dress meeting her beau at the water's end and exchange vows with a backdrop of sailing fleets behind them.  Like I said...so romantic.

{photos} bride {j. crew} black pearl cake {maggie austin cake} skeleton keys {anna kern} white centerpiece {this is glamorous} message in a bottle {style me pretty} miniature telescope necklace {poppenkrall} couple {table 4 weddings} tulips bouquet {jose villa} favor boxes {martha stewart weddings}

{#152} dining on the docks

{destination} maryland

{colors} orange, pale blue, gray

{description} Eek! I just realized that my last destination board was back in March ::tisk tisk:: sorry friends I'll make it up to you in June. I'm happy to share today's board with you because it came from a P&P reader, Jennifer . She asked if I could put together a board for her summer wedding in her hometown of Ocean City, MD.  She's planning my favorite, a casual outdoor wedding filled with family and friends. She said that crab was a must on the menu, so it would only be appropriate to offer the guests old bay season in cute mini mason jars as wedding favors. She initially wasn't sold on the orange when I told her but after her last email I managed to convince her. 

{photos} white tablescape {martha stewart weddings} crabs {tartelette} jeweled sholder strap {martha stewart} shoes/dock {jose villa} couple {cooper carras via once wed} map wrapped favors {martha stewart weddings} ginger ale {design sponge} spice rub {martha stewart} poppy centerpiece {brides} 

{#151} butterfly kisses

{colors} peach, gray, slate

{description} My heart flutters when I see a butterfly inspired wedding. It quickly reminds me of spring and adds a bit of light airiness to the wedding. I decided on a equally light color palette for this board as well with it's sweet pale peach and barely there grays. 

 Could there be anything more than  it they add a bit of whimsy to the wedding.  

{photos} kissing couple/ butterfly crown {jose villa} ruffle wedding dress {Christian Cruz , Hope Feathers} mason jar drink {kate headley} girl with net {eleanor hardwick} table on the porch {joy thigpen}  stacked books w/ bookmark charms {country living} succulent bouquet {+} peach cake slice {martha stewart wedding} ballet flats {kevesia}

 

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{#127} hummingbirds & honeysuckle

{colors} honeysuckle, ecru and gray

{description} i couldn't start the new year without creating a wedding board with the "it" color for 2011 by pantone. honeysuckle is bold, cheerful and works well with all the seasons.  i also love the fact that the color not the fragrance is what attracts hummingbirds to it's sweet nectar. 

{photos} skirt {j. crew} armoire {country living} program {martha stewart weddings} cupcakes {my little things} rustic house,  hummingbird place cards {lisa lefkowitz} centerpiece {martha stewart weddings}

are you a fan of this year's "it" color?

{#125} a mountain wedding

{season} winter

{colors} red, brown, gray

{description} ahh the great outdoors...who doesn't love being surrounded by birch trees, the mountains and fresh air. it makes for a perfect setting for a rustic winter wedding. try to keep from using a ton of fresh flowers due to the chilly weather instead use pine cones, candles and lanterns for your decor. 

{photos} lantern {elizabeth anne design} boots and antlers & candles {eva lindh}  trunk seating {martha stewart weddings}  red barn, centerpiece {dandelion ranch} red coat {madame cupcake} lanterns {apartment therapy} wine and chocolates  {martha stewart weddings} pine cone bouquet {brides}

{#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}

{#109} heirloom and pink alabaster

{colors} pink alabaster, charcoal, vanilla

{description} this has to be one of my favorite color palettes...subtle pink alabaster married with soft charcoal. the board itself looks like it could be from a wedding a few decades back but mixing modern with heirloom pieces makes this wedding current and romantic. 

{photos} vintage car {jose villa} pocket watch boutonniere {martha stewart weddings via valley & co.} place card holder {elle decor} pink grapefruit granita {this is glamorous} centerpiece and top hat bride {martha stewart weddings} vanilla bean {sweet paul} chocolate cake {fourty-six at grace} stacked books {design design decor}

{#106} english lace

{colors} rose, cream, vintage lace

{description} there is nothing more romantic than this color palette of pale pink and creamy white with a hint of soft gray. i love the softness of this board with the vintage dresses and the touches of lace sprinkled within the wedding. 

{photos} bouquet {style me pretty} ice cream {tartelette} shoes {going to the chapel} dusty miller place card {country living} utensils {sadie olive} centerpieces {scarlet & violet} bride {frenchie & flea} vintage dresses {dress design decor} wedding cake {cake girls}