{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}

{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.

{pretty palette} tangerine + gold

Today's pretty palette was inspired by this year's pantone color pick, tangerine tango.  It's fun, bright and I can't wait to see it make its way in 2012 weddings. 

{colors} tangerine, coral, taupe, gold

{photos} pom pom stirrers {martha stewart weddings} necklace {reasons to breath} metallic backdrop {oh happy day} heels {jose villa} 

{#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}

{#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} 

{#163} lace + heritage

{destination} Portugal

{colors} blue, clay, white lace 

{description} Who knew creating a destination board about a country I know so well would be so hard? I've been working on this board for over a year now and I think I'm finally happy with it {hey! I'm a bit of a perfectionist}. It has everything I love about my little country except the food which I think needs a post on it's own.  The first thing you see when you're about to land are the clay roof tiles, so you know they needed to be a part of this wedding board.  I also love the idea of old rustic farm tables lined with beautiful and intricate lace or renda where family & friends can gather.  The blue and white china is inspired by the traditional tiles or azulejos seen throughout and no Portuguese table is complete without some wine or vinho. 

{photos} cobblestone street {browns photography} blue dresses {martha stewart weddings} terra cotta pipes {luna photo} boutonnieres {small stump} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} blue & white plate wall paper {decor8} lace runner/blue & white place setting {souder photography} cork escort card holders {hello tenfold} lantern centerpieces {jose villa}

{#161} summer brights

{colors} pink, orange, yellow 

{description}  Today's lively inspiration board has me wanting to play hooky and head down to the boardwalk.  I turned up the color volume with this bright and fun color palette. Pretty pinks make their appearance practically everywhere and I love how the chevron table runner adds a graphic element to the table. 

{photos} bicycle {elizabeth messina via rue magazine} cable cars {jana laurene} orange soda {brooke images} paper top {rebecca thuss} invites {cheree berry} shoes & bag {kate spade} chevron table runner {gabriel ryan photography} bouquet {martha stewart wedding} striped ice pops {martha stewart}

{#156} this way to the beach

{colors} aqua, clementine, white

{description} I had the please to guest post on Valley & Co. a few weeks back and since this dynamic duo are huge beach fans, I knew I had to create a beach inspired wedding board.  You don't typically associate orange with a beach theme but why not especially when paired with one of my all time favorite summer color turquoise.  Can't you just picture your beach wedding with this board?

{photos} shoes {leo patrone photography} campari citrus sorbet {mowielicious} citrus centerpiece {quatre couer via martha stewart weddings} couple {oakstream photography} beach sign {twigs 2 whirligigs} kite drink stirrers {caroline tran via style me pretty} bouquet {jose villa} bow veil {silvana di franco via ruffled}  

{#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} 

{#148} tacos and tequila

{colors} red, orange, green, yellow, blue

{description} Happy Cinco de Mayo friends!!  No Mexican inspired wedding is complete without tacos and tequila...right? Colorful maracas make for unique place cards and rainbow colored yarn add a splash of color to your favor boxes. Collect various tin can and use them as vessels for your centerpieces, they're graphic and charming at the same time. 

{photos} maracas {jose villa} tequila appetizers {the knot} yarn wrapped gifts {melanie falick} succulent bouquet, poster {cake ink events} shoes {jose villa} can centerpieces {re-nest} beverages {kallie brynn photography via the sweetest occasion} tacos {martha stewart} paper picado cake bunting {a subtle revelry} couple with donkey  {stephanie williams photography}

{#132} sweet maple

{destination} vermont

{colors} maple, burnt orange, white

{description} this time of year always makes me want to drive up to vermont and visit their famous sugarhouses and watch the process of syrup making {ha! more like sampling}. it had me thinking that it could make for a great inspiration board for those winter brides looking for something different and maybe a little sweeter too ;) the rich and golden palette of warm maple and orange is balanced out with crisp white. can't you just picture some dreamy shots of the couple with a foggy backdrop thanks to the steam coming from the sugerhouses? i can...but i must admit that i love the look of thick stockings for the girls and doesn't the galvanized cake plate reminds you of the sap buckets too?

{photos} rustic table {the knot} branch escort card holder {martha stewart weddings} maple snow candy {the kitchn} shoes {josh mccullock via ruffled} boutonniere {kiss the groom} cake on galvanized cake stand {sweetapolita} bow belt {darling tonia} vintage mail box/postcards {brides} sap buckets {in bloom event design}  bouquet {rachel thurston}

{#98} summertime inspiration board

{season} summer

{colors} yellow, pink, blue, purple, orange

{description} nothing says summer to this jersey girl more than going down the shore. to celebrate the official first day of summer i'm imagining sweet treats on the boardwalk with a soft and muted color palette.

{photos} candy {rebecca thuss} photo booth {brides} paper pinwheels {once wed} bridal party {the knot} clothes line escort cards {martha stewart weddings} striped dress {beth helmstetter} table setting {martha stewart weddings} beach umbrellas {frolic} candy buffet {bride scouts} ice cream cones {ffood} carousel, bouquet {jose villa}

{#86} fiery fiesta inspiration board

{destination} mexico

{colors} chili red, blue, orange, brown

{description} i'm loving this rustic fiesta wedding for today's destination board. i absolutely love the use of the bold colors and the unexpected use of fiery chilli peppers in this wedding. it just makes you want to party.

{photos} mariachi and shoes {brides} churros {green wedding shoes} chili peppers boutonniere {martha stewart weddings} kissing couple with donkey {stephanie williams} couples holding hands {jose villa} mexican table {martha stewart weddings} chilli peppers {from me to you} antique keys {leigh miller} papel picado {victor c. sizemore} agua frescas {matt bites}

{#79} vintage fruit and floral inspiration board

{season} spring, summer
{colors} vintage red, sweet orange, yellow, green
{description} today's board is charming and full of color. i was inspired by the vintage handkerchief garland photo with it's mix of colors and patterns and paired with bold and colorful fruit {oranges, pomegranates} and flowers allows the colors to be incorporated throughout the wedding decor. 
{photos} porch couple {martha stewart weddings} birdcage veil {brides} floral dress {gathering spriggs} drink despenser {tria giovan} vintage handkerchief garland {amorology} tablesetting, bouquet and place cards {martha stewart weddings} fruit buffet {brides} couple {tec petaja} orange wedding cake {martha stewart weddings} centerpiece {design sponge}

{#42} san francisco inspiration board

{destination} san francisco, california

{colors} rust orange, blue, white

{description} today's inspiration boards takes us to picturesque san francisco. i used the golden gate bridge photo for color inspiration - the rusty orange and the bay blue for this informal wedding. 

{photos} orange bouquet {wellwed} cake slice {rebecca thuss} mini cable car {leo patrone} couple {allison cox} velvet lined jewelry boxes {martha stewart weddings} wedding cake {little white book} trunks {martha stewart weddings} orange dahlias centerpieces {jose villa} cube centerpieces {instyle weddings} city map wrapped favors {jay d gardina} wedding dress {martha stewart weddings} golden gate bridge, wedding dress {puridee} pencil skirt bridesmaids {erin kate} orange calla lilly bouquet {the knot}

{#25} sweet clementine inspiration board

i wanted to create a winter wedding without your typical colors or themes. clementines are in season now and they make a fragrant and inexpensive addition to your wedding. pomanders {citrus studded with cloves} mixed with pine cones make a beautiful centerpiece and nothing beats the combination of orange and chocolate for your wedding cake.

colors: orange clementines, fern green

pomanders {country living} orange dress {j. crew} orange calla lillies bouquet {erin kate photography} winter citrus wreath {country living}

bride photo {rebecca thuss} dried sunflower boutonniere {instyle weddings} couple photo {tec petaja photography}

favor display {martha stewart weddings} orange and flower arrangement {brides} clementine favor {martha stewart weddings} orange chocolate cake {instyle weddings}

{#17} autumn and caramel inspiration board

this rustic autumn wedding is simple and casual. having few but specific accents for this country wedding is the key to its simplicity. the curtains in the barn or the single pumpkin sitting on the chair are great examples for a simple backyard autumn wedding.

colors: caramel, brown

mailbox and s'mores {brides} caramel apples {martha stewart weddings} bride with caramel ruffle sweater {rachel thurston}

rustic tablesetting {the knot} bride photo {tec petaja} ivory bloom {emersonmade} calligraphy {maybelle}

dessert table {martha stewart weddings} autumn urn {eddie ross} horseshoe place cards {brides} door decor {martha stewart weddings} pumpkin on chair {country living} barn {brides}

{#16} red autumn inspiration board

for this wedding inspiration board i wanted to pair up rusty red-orange with cool blues.  i love how the colors feel like the transistion of autumn to winter.

colors: red-orange, cool blue and ecru

red bouquet {studio diana} burnt orange bouquet, cake and centerpiece {martha stewart weddings}  shoes {geoff white}

wedding gown {martha stewart weddings} wedding aisle {instyle weddings} candy buffet {the knot}

vintage car with couple {erin heart court} wax seal {chein boutwell} boxes {martha stewart}

{#15} peacock and persimmon inspiration board

autumn produce is not all pumpkins and squashes but also persimmons. so i created this peacock and persimmon inspiration board to celebrate this overlooked heart-shapped fruit. a simple glass bowl filled with persimmons make a simple and elegant centerpiece but if you want to add a little drama to your event create this arch of peacock feathers and oranges.

colors: peacock blue, orange persimmons

appetizer shots {brides} persimmon in glass bowl and shoes photo {jose villa}

peacock wedding cake {brides} peacock hair accessory {twigs and honey} orange calla lily bouquet {the knot}

jewelry box from {martha stewart} bridesmaid dress {jenny yoo} orange bow dress {coco + kelley} orange and blue peacock entrance photo {veranda}

{#13} checkmate inspiration board

today's inspiration board came from the beautiful couple photo with the large chess pieces by sweet monday. the black and white checkered floor with the pop of orange give it a modern spin.  use chess pieces for as place card holders and keep it very modern and minimal.

colors: black ink, white, orange

couple photo {sweet monday} orange shoes and boutonniere {the knot} dress {j. crew}

cufflinks {augie chang} orange calla lillies bouquet {the knot} orange bow dress {cocco + kelley}

ring on chess piece {mulberry photo} bouquet {bret cole} cake {the knot} orange dress {anna wolf}