Tuesdays are for Mood Boards.....Oscars..

As the Academy Awards are rapidly approaching (Sunday March 7), I am sure designers are scurrying around like mad rabbits putting together one-of -a-kind creations for the stars. In doing a little research, I came across this amazing image of the breathtakingly beautiful Grace Kelly. Apparently with a price tag of $4,000 ( It was the most expensive Oscar gown to date), Grace Kelly arrived in this Slate Blue Satin Gown to accept her Best Actress award for her performance in The Country Girl in 1955. It was designed by one of the most influential and important designers of our time, Edith Head. Ms. Head, who designed for all of the movie studios, knew exactly what worked best on film. Knowing a woman's body, she created designs that would accentuate the positives and used fabrics that would reflect the light.

These gowns that you will see dancing down the red carpet on Sunday will be extremely important to what you will find in the stores later on this year as well as what will be walking down the aisles.

So in honor of Ms. Kelly and Ms. Head, I have created an Oscar worthy adaptation to an elegant, rich and classic wedding.

An Old Hollywood inspired Glamorous Wedding

Grace Kelly Image, Golden Glove Image: Mario Testino, Dress Image: The Frock, Plate Image:Sarah Kaye

Slipper Image: Chris Everard, Bedroom Image: This is Glamorous, Carolina Herrera Gown: Brides, Golden Lips Image:

Shoes: J.Crew, Lion Image, Bedroom Image:Polly Wreford, Vintage Gown: The Frock

Cake Image:Brides, Bouquet Image: Martha Stewart, Invitations:Martha Stewart, Wallpaper Image: Chris Blott

Board designed and created by Chocolate Creative Design.

LSW

Tuesdays are for Mood Boards...Pinks, Champagne and Chocolate

Mood Board Inspiration from Martha Stewart

Today's board is for a special couple, Karyn and Paul, my first official wedding of 2010. Their wedding going to be held this spring at Saltwater Farm Vineyard. Karyn described the mood as romantic, casual elegance, vintage, whimsical, and fun. All of these words create an overall feeling that we want guests to have as they enter through the doors to the winery in April. We started out with tones of purples, navy and silver and have evolved into soft pinks, champagne, and gold tones. I just LOVE this combination of colors, so excited for the direction we are going with the design.


Row 1: Lace Doily Luminaries, via Martha Stewart, Peony Bouquet, image via Wiley Valentine, Gold Leaf Plate, image via Style Me Pretty, Ruffle Cake, image via Wiley Valentine.

Row 2: Gold Skirt, J.Crew, image via Snippet and Ink, Table with Stars, via Slightly Obsessive Bride, Centerpiece, via Martha Stewart, Desert Table, via Martha Stewart
Row 3:Room, via Wiley Valentine, Ruffly Shoes, via Wedding Wire, Table, Butterfly Escort Cards, via Martha Stewart
Row 4: Pink and Gold Uplighting, via Ariel Yve Design, Lampshade centerpiece, via the Knot
Row 5: Pink Peonies, image via Brooklyn Bride, Butterfly Paper Lanterns, via Snippet and Ink, Table, via Sweet Pea Events, Bouquet with Butterfly, image via Style Me Pretty

Tuesdays are for Mood Boards.....Ruffles...

Ms. True and I have been working like little worker bees on our table for the upcoming Fairy Tale Ball this Satuday, so what would be more fitting than a Mood Board created for a Princess. I did a post awhile back on ruffles but when I saw these ruffled panties and corset on Etsy, I was inspired! They are a bit risque and yet innocent at the same time but what bride doesn't want to evoke both? A palette of various shades of skin tones with a pops of sea inspired colors makes for a perfect Summer wedding!

Summer Wedding in the Garden

Ribbon top Image:vi.sualize.us ,Glass:Anthropologie,Plate Image, Chris Everard, Dresser Image:Weheartit, Plate:Anthropologie

Peach Dress:Etsy, Ruffle Pillow:Pier 1, Wedding Dress:Vera Wang,Corset Image:Etsy

Nina Sandal: Dillards ,Ruffle Top:Etsy ,Wallpaper:Anthropologie, Vintage Poster:Ffffound

English Garden Sash:Etsy, Brooch:Etsy, Wedding Cake, Bouquet image:weheartit

For me, this board screams summer wedding in the garden! Homemade peach ice cream, vintage wallpaper runners, and a variety of roses picked fresh from the garden. I love the idea of a clean white textured linen with printed glassware and plates to create movement and color.

Summer Wedding in Newport, R.I.

Luichiny Sandal:Endless Wedding Gown:Oscar de la Renta , Ruffle Pillow:Pier 1,Peach Gown image:weheartit

Necklace Image: Marilyn Munroe image:weheartit Ruffle Dress Image:Ffffound

Ruffle Pillow:Pier 1, Sequin Dress: Shopbop, Wedding Cake:The Cake Girls, Champagne image:

Pink champagne truffles image:weheartit, Shoes Image:Weheartit, Staircase Image:Chris Everard, Corset Image:Etsy

Lion Image:,Flower Brooch:Etsy, Ruffle Plate Image:BeachDwelling, Bouquet Image:imgfave

Same palette as above, but a tad more sophisticated. It reminds me of the mansions in Newport, R.I.

Fun flirty ruffled plates, vintage champagne coupes and a little shimmer and glimmer!

Boards designed and created by Chocolate Creative Design.

LSW