Tuesdays are for Mood Boards... Eclectic Summer Wedding on the Water

Connecticut River Museum, Essex CT

This board was created for Theresa and John's upcoming July wedding at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Essex is a quintessential New England town, with the most adorable main street, lined with antique stores, gift shops, restaurants, the Griswold Inn (a historic inn) and one of my favorite wine bars in the state. It is the perfect location for guests to stay, all within walking distance to the venue.

When I first met with Theresa she described the mood as whimsical and fun, with unexpected personalized details, eclectic, and crafty. Theresa is a fashion designer so I knew that we would have alot of fun in designing her event. The color palette reminds me of the perfect summer day, bright accents of yellow like the sun and varying shades of blue and turquoise like the water. Lots of detail, layers of texture, and vivid pops of color! Can't wait to share the pictures of their wedding with you which will be shot by the uber talented Dave Robbins.

Tuesdays are for Mood Boards... Rustic Chic Winery Wedding

Flora Bond Necklace Etsy (inspiration)

Today's Mood Board is for Erin (who is also a member of Team True Event) and Dan. They are getting married at Saltwater Farm Vineyard, in October. I am having so much fun redesigning the space with each of my clients celebrating their wedding at the winery. It is such an unbelievably unique space near the water in Stonington. An old airport hanger, turned into a winery, it is the perfect blend of vintage and modern. Erin described her vision as Simple Elegance, Romantic, Rustic, Vintage, and Whimsical.

*Erin has also started her own wedding blog with daily inspiration for a rustic chic wedding, it is absolutely fabulous!*

Taken from one of her posts: The Inspiration...why Rustic Chic

It started with the setting. After a fairly short search (my list of criteria combined with our guest list did not provide for a long list of reception site options in Connecticut) Dan and I chose Saltwater Farm Vineyard as our reception site. The moment we turned down the slightly hidden long dirt drive I knew this was going to be the place.

Pulling up it is as though you are transported to another place, and inside the meticulously revitalized space (I don't dare say renovated as so much of the building's authenticity has been preserved) has such fantastic raw energy. The space was originally a WWII aircraft hangar, which means towering high ceilings with gorgeous exposed wooden beams and ceilings. The space comes as-is... and lends itself perfectly to personalization through colors, textures, linens, flowers, lighting, and all sorts of fabulous details.

While exhilerated by this I was also (ever so slightly) overwhelmed... until I met Sarah True. Sarah is the creative event mastermind who after listening to my chaotic inspiration list (French Provincial meets Paris Chic, vineyard but not too wine focused, fall but not overkill of oranges and yellow, soft & warm lighting, browns, dark blues, dark purples, flowers but not too flowery, candles, lanterns, and the list goes on...) somehow decifered it all into a Rustic Chic inspiration - and it just fit! I am so excited (and lucky) to have Sarah working on our wedding; I cannot image attempting it without her.

Candy Corn Inspiration Board...

I think you could have alot of fun with this color story. It can be for any season, but I thought in honor of candy corn, my favorite candy, and the fall I would focus on those details. I just met with my first bride that is interested in incorporating Halloween details to her wedding design, they are getting married at the Branford House at the end of October next year.

1. Image by Meg Smith via Snippet and Ink Blog
   
2. Image via Amy Atlas
   
3. Image Image via Style Me Pretty
4. Image via Snippet and Ink, In paper cones, Terra Chips
   
5. Image from Martha Stewart Weddings via Snippet and Ink Blog
   
6. Image via Martha Stewart
   
7. Image via Style Me Pretty
   
8. Image via Style Me Pretty
   
9. Image via Snippet and Ink, Rubber Stamp
   
10. Image via Martha Stewart
    
11. Image via Martha Stewart
    
12. Image via Style Me Pretty
    
13. Image via Snippet and Ink, photo by Myrtle and Marjoram
14. Image via Snippet and Ink, Donuts by Krispy Kreme
    
15. Image Parker Palm Springs, photo by Jose Villa, via Snippet and Ink Blog
    
16. Image via Snippet and Ink
    
17. Image via Style Me Pretty
    
18. Image via Martha Stewart
    
19. Image via Martha Stewart
    
20. Image via Style Me Pretty
    
21. Image via Snippet and Ink, Ties from Geoffry Beene
    
22. Image via Minted
    
23. Image via Snippet and Ink, photo by Myrtle and Marjoram

Little Mermaid Inspiration Board... Turquoise and Fuschia

We have gotten so much better over the last couple of months of really paying attention to giving credit for the images used in our boards. Unfortunately with this board there are a number of images that we had in our library of images collected over the years, that we don't know where they came from. So if any of the images are yours or you know the source please let us know so we can provide the credit. We just thought it was way too pretty not to share with you all. And perfect for our fairy tale theme and first day of spring, inspired by the Little Mermaid.

1. Cake-The Cakegirls
2. Bottles-Style Me Pretty
3. Candelabra
4. Seaglass votives
5. Dress
6. Flowers image- Absolutely Beautiful Things
7. Silver shell-Geoffrey Sokol
8. Blue tinted glass, Party Rental Ltd.
9. Mermaid napkin ring- Bijoux de la Mer
10. Hors doeuvres
11. Blue tinted plate, Party Rental Ltd.
12. Candy bar, Brides.com
13. Wedding dress- Carolina Herrera
14. Watermelon drink, image from Domino Magazine, via snippet & ink
15. Present-Julie Flynn
16. Blue bottles
17. Orchid-Modern Day Design
18. Pink arrangement
19. Chairs- Michelle Rago
20. Invitation- Ceci New York
21. Pink Roses-Stylecourt
22. Place setting- Brides.com

Cinderella Inspiration Board... New Neutrals

This board was inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella, but also a board we designed for one of our brides getting married on Island Farm (Elihu), Stonington, CT this coming September. It is going to be an enchanting affair! I am totally in love with the clear tent.

Row 1: Pink taper table setting, source unknown; Table setting by Lisa Vorce, of Oh How Charming; Flower arrangement, Brides.com; Solid silk garland cami in light pewter, J.Crew.
Row 2: Wallpaper, Jocelyn Warner; Paper flowers in tree, soucre unknown, Donna Karan Dress, Elle; Marie-Antoinette the movie.
Row 3: Centerpiece, Martha Stewart; Wedding gown, Oscar de la Renta; Mount Street Sandal in Light Pink, Christian Louboutin; Petite crystal and satin headwrap in pewter, Jennifer Behr Strapless Beaded Bodice Dress, Maggie London
Row 4: Clear Tent Image, via Brides.com; Slippers from Marie-Antoinette the movie; Dahlia bouquet, Hana Floral Design , image by Adeline and Grace Photography
Row 5: Table setting by Wildflower Linen, via style me pretty; Wedding cake, Cakegirls; Chandelier, via Skonahem.

Eco Chic Wedding Board

Inspired by Monday's Eco Font I have put together a "Green" wedding board. There are many ways to incorporate Eco friendly ideas into your wedding and this week I will be giving you tips on how to do so. I will also share with you some of my favorite DIY projects. I hope this board will inspire you to incorporate "Green" into your wedding.

Row 1:Recycled Glass Centerpiece, via Once Wed blog, Save the Date, via Once Wed Blog, Flower can vignette, via Snippet and Ink, Salad, via Style me Pretty
Row 2: Rock Candy Favors, via Style Me Pretty, Cucumber Cup, brides.com, Food by Counter, NYC, counternyc.com, Tree Stump Stools, via Style Me Pretty, Bocce Ball During Cocktail Hour, the Knot
Row 3: Recycled Map Invitations, Super Fantastico,Starting at $5, Bamboo Flatware, via Snippet and Ink, Bride and Groom Bicycle, via Once Wed Blog, Wedding Cake, by Hot Cakes, via Snippet and Ink
Row 4: Napkin Ring made of Grass, via Brides.com, Soy Wax Candles, via Martha Stewart, Plates, Terra Keramik, Glass Jar Punch, via Style Me Pretty
Row 5: Vegetable Pot Centerpieces, via Snippet and Ink, Moss Julep Cup Vingette, via brides.com, Saltwater Farm Vineyard, image by Black Dog Photography, Centerpiece, via Snippet and Ink
Row 6: Guest Favor, via Once Wed blog, Strawberry Jam Favor, via the Knot, Cake Topper, via Etsy