#221 | frosted pinecones & kumquats

I love with bold yellow in combination with the frosty gray for a sweet winter wedding.

 

KUMQUATS | LACE | FROSTY GRAY

photos | dresses -  this is glamorous  |  cake -  donal skehan  |  wreath -  real simple  |  kumquat centerpiece -  sarah winward  |  flower girl -  martha stewart weddings   |  stationery with velvet ribbon -  sally pinera  |  knotted veil -  rylee hitchner  |  ring -  jose villa photography  |  citrus centerpiece - unknown



WEAR | winter floral crowns

Bridal crowns adorned with berries, winter greens and pinecones will have summer brides swooning.
 

photo |  bethany marie photography

 

photo |  tess polivka photography

 

photo |  jessica withey

 

photo |  peyton rainey photography

 

photo |  finch & fawn

 

photo |  heather cherie photography

 

photo |  frantz photography

 

 

 

 



#219 | Snow kissed

Oh winter weddings you have definitely stolen my heart...

 

CRANBERRY | GRAY | WINTER WHITE

photos |  groom -  simply lace photography  |  blankets -  eric kelley photography  |  sugared cranberry cake - danfredo photos  |  flowers -  belathee photography  |  champagne -  michaerl radford photography  |  place setting -  studio sixty photography  |  winter floral crown -  yolande marx | winter bouquet -  brides  |  stationery -  lani elias

 

{#205} holiday sparkle

Today's inspiration board definitely puts me in a festive mood. Bold pinks and golds would make anyone want to party.  

colors | hot pink, gold, white

photos | bouquet {n barett photography} boxed candy {martha stewart wedding} bride {anika london photography} ornaments {better home & gardens} table setting {z media} utensils, gown {katie ermilio} ombre ribbon chair {brooke keegan} clutch, rock candy wedding cake {z media}

{#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}

{#203} sleigh ride

What winter bride wouldn't love a sleigh ride in the snow...

colors | boxwood green, black, snow

photos | wreath {the black workshop} bouquet {rylee hitchner} champagne {eric kelly photography} shoes {bayly & moore} table garland {martha stewart weddings} key {heather waraksa} sleigh {rachel peters} green dress {charleston weddings} boutonnieres {jenn hopkins}

{pretty palette} ruby + winter white

It's official, I'm so ready for the holidays. 

colors | snow, mauve, ruby, chocolate

photos | dress {anthropologie} lace gloves and flats {bhldn} chocolate dipped pears {bakers royale}

{#202) plum + pomegranate

There is nothing I love more than to play with unexpected color combinations and newest obsession is deep plums and pomegranate. It adds such a lovely richness to this winter wedding inspiration board. 

colors | pomegranate, plum and linen

photos | stacked books {all the beautiful things}  pocket watch {martha stewart weddings} love books {orange beautiful} bouquet {full bloom photography} red shoes {elizabeth messina} pomegranate {cig harvey} antlers, pinecones, pomegranate seating cards {martha stewart weddings} headband {bhldn} bottle favor {sarah yates photography}

{pretty table} cozy winter

 

 I came across this cozy winter tablescape from {Sweet Something Designs} and I instantly fell in love with those gorgeous oversize hurricane vases standing tall on wood slices and the snugly throw laid across the table. 

 

Get the look with these...

1. garland  2.  flatware  3. cake stand  4. candles  5. vase  6. bells  7. plaid throw

{#184} shimmer + snow

It's all about shimmer, sparkle and shine this week. Let's kick things off with today's inspiration board. There is something about the holidays that makes me continuously think of shimmery metallics and there is nothing that I love more than seeing a wedding shimmer and shine.  The palette is light which helps the shiny copper take center stage. 

{colors} eggnog, copper, lace

{photos} couple {carly mitchell photography} snowflake cookies {alexandra grablewski} pinwheel package {grey likes weddings} hydrangeas in copper vase {docuvitae}  vivienne westwood heels, eggnog {martha stewart} angel wings {country living} bouquet {emici bridal}  soda {sunday suppers} lace gift {sweet paul}  bhldn wedding dress {mike larson photography} 

{#182} winter shimmer

Back in January I guest blogged for Melissa over at {The Loveliest Day} and featured this Winter Shimmer board with her lovely readers.  I never got a chance to share here on P&P until today. Everything looks prettier when it sparkles…don’t ya think? Who doesn’t love a festive and glamorous winter wedding. You don’t typically associate rich delicious brown as a winter color but when combined with bronze, gold and hints of silver can convince any winter bride to consider this palette for her own wedding.   Ornaments can be your best friend when it comes to decorating for your winter wedding. By scattering metallic and glass ornaments around the tables {or staircase} will instantly add color and interest to your event.  

{colors} bronze, gold, chocolate, ivory

{photos} just married sign {martha stewart weddings} dress {utterly engaged} snowflake cookies {alexandra grablewski} dessert table {martha stewart weddings} feather wrap, centerpiece {martha stewart weddings} stairs filled with ornaments {vintage rose garden} plate setting {better home and gardens} bouquet {martha stewart weddings}

{sunday} skate

{jenny haas photography}

going ice skating for the first time...i hope i don't fall on my a**!!

happy sunday friends!!

{#129} winter wool

{season} winter

{colors} soft blue, lavender, cocoa, pale yellow

{description} i had this board in the back burner for quite some time now and i thought it was finally time for it's debut. i fell in love with the images of the four young ladies wearing those gorgeous wool coats and white tights and thought that it was a great look that bridesmaids can mimic for chilly winter weddings. the softness of the color palette also adds a sense of coziness to the board and at the end of the night the combination of delicious hot cocoa and charming hand warmers will definitely keep your guests nice and toasty for the ride home.

{photos} assorted ribbon {decor 8} car trunk {blissfulb} cocoa pouches {sunday suppers} stacked books {unknown} girls {fashion tribes} hand warmers {once wed} hot cocoa {martha stewart weddings}

{#126} gold & champagne

{season} winter

{colors} gold, black & champagne

{description} i couldn't end the year without one more inspiration board. this new years wedding is a bit more glamorous but still has the simple sophistication that i love. gold is used frequently throughout the wedding in the candle sticks, silverware, bouquet and noisemakers. there is no need for signature drinks, champagne is all you need. 

{photos} one shoulder dress {dress design decor} champagne {apartment therapy} dessert buffet {martha stewart weddings} table scape {she wanders} side table and chair {unknown} gold bouquet {martha stewart weddings}

{table} a very simple christmas

i know there are a few procrastinators out there that haven't even thought about decorating but have no fear i found this lovely holiday table on {hooray designs & lifestyle}. by incorporate your white table linens, napkins and candles from your everyday living and adding a few festive touches like simple ornaments, greenery and berries creates this gorgeous table.

wrapped caramels in mini white planter pots makes for adorable guest favors...

a $9 bouquet of hypericum berries went a long way in this tablescape and added just the right amount of color.

{photos by andrea dozier}

{shoot} winter brides

did you ever look back at your wedding pictures and wanted a redo? well i recently received this session from krystal over at {krystal muellenberg photography} of two sisters jessica {married for five years} and angie {married for two years} that did just that. here’s what jessica had to say about why she wanted a redo  " for fun, and because i hate the way i looked in my wedding pics...i felt like i was too "done up", and i didn't look like myself....i feel like these are much more "me" ...and i wanted to get cool pics at my wedding and { 1.} we didn’t have much time and { 2.} we couldn't afford a professional photographer. so when krystal said she would do these..... we jumped on the chance!"

jessica wearing maggie sottero brought along some props for the photo shoot...

angie who wore mori lee had a swinging good time in the barn...

to see more of this session visit krystal's blog {here}

if you were unhappy with your wedding photos ...would you consider a redo?

{engagement} laura + mitch

laura + mitch’s snowy engagement shoot was captured by emily at {emily steffen photography}.  with the couple’s love for winter and snowboarding, they headed out to afton alps for their engagement shoot where they hit the slopes, giggled and kiss throughout the session.  the couple plans to marry next june.

i love this shot...

congrats laura + mitch!!

to see more of this wintry engagement shoot visit emily's blog {here}

warm holiday cheer

after talking to my friend kate yesterday..{about how cold I am and how hot she is} made me remember that not everyone celebrates the holidays in the delightful {insert sarcasm here} bone chilling-almost have frostbite-needs to get realllly close to the heater to thaw out weather like I do. but to be perfectly honest i tend to associate the holidays with the cold weather and last nights conversation made me wonder.. how do people in the southern hemisphere get in the holiday spirit? 

ding! then i remembered seeing a gorgeous “christmas in july” photo shoot on one of my favorite blogs {the city cradle} and thought if i didn't have to worry about how low the wind chill factor was or whether or not we’ll be getting snow…this would be my kind of christmas.  

no snow...no problem! white water balloons easily replace the icy spheres 

peppermint pops doubles as a bouquet...

a yummy dessert tables filled with what else...christmas cookies, donuts and peppermint shooters

i love the glass ornaments filled with baby's breath

click {here} to see more of this amazing shoot.