Color Day: Peach, Olive, and Navy

Looking for the perfect laid back color palette?  We love the combination of peach, navy, and olive!  It's charming and rustic, perfect for your laid back barn or garden wedding. Navy and peach tend to remind us of a preppy nautical theme but when you throw in the moss or olive green accents, it changes the look completely to give it a natural and vintage foresty feel!

1. ao3Designs | 2. & 11. Green Wedding Shoes | 3. Southern Weddings | 4. Land Locked Bride |

 5. J Crew via VPOnsale | 6. Jodie | 7. Wedding Chicks  | 8. The Perfect Palette | 9. Juxtapost | 

10. Glamour and Grace |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Pink, Purple, and Green

We finally figured out our technical difficulties and by figured out we actually mean that we just happened to get lucky and actually have no idea what really fixed the problem.  But, anyway, here is the inspiration board we promised this morning.  Cheerful fuchsia is paired with cool purple and a bright, apple green for a color combo that is unusual, yet striking.  According to TheKnot, this is one of the hottest new combinations for the year!

1. Aileen Tran | 2. About | 3. Delezhen | 4. Brides | 5. Chafta | 6. OneWed | 7. Beautiful Blooms |
 8. Shoe Daydreams | 9. promdressesale | 10. 1 for Jewelry |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Vibrant Fiesta

Well, dolls, it's been a while since we've done a color board for you and we figured we'd put together one that definitely says "Summer!".  This color combination is a little bit retro and a little bit Tex-Mex.  We imagine an event with these colors might include papel picado and plenty of frozen margaritas and fish tacos to go around.  A bold choice for your wedding or summer bbq decor, we think these colors will be sure to liven up any party!

Sunflower, Rust, and Turquoise Wedding Color Inspiration Board

 My Wedding | Green Bride Guide | Kluster | The Swish List | Wedding Aces | The Knot | 

 The Perfect Palette |  Martha Stewart Weddings |  Wedding Bee | The Knot |  onewed |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Mad Men

AMC's award winning series "Mad Men" has really helped to increase the popularity of vintage style and bring retro inspired fashion to the main stream with collections from Banana Republic, Estee Lauder, and more.  Are you loving the vintage trend too?  Bring on the nostalgia and turn your wedding into a Mad Men themed event.  Grab some pearls, white gloves, skinny ties, a typewriter, and an Old Fashioned or two and get ready to party like it's 1965.

Mad Men Vintage Inspired Wedding

1. Emitations | 2. Beacon Lane | 3. & 6. My Sweet and Saucy | 4. Glamour | 5. Utah Bride | 7. Merci | 

8. Curvy Magazine | 9. Kodiakeskie | 10. Pretty Chicky | 11. Paisley Prints Etc. | 12. Amazon | 

13. JL Designs | 14. Banana Republic Mad Men Collection via Style Blueprint | 

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Cute as a Button!

Remember our friend Jen over at Land and Laboratory who created those beautiful button bib necklaces?  Well, she just recently tied the knot over in Australia (Congrats!) and we were able to catch a glimpse at some early photos thanks to Facebook.  Any idea what inspired her wedding decor?  If you guessed buttons, you guessed right!  Her charming button theme idea certainly inspired us and we can't wait to get a look at her professional photos.  But, until then, here are some ideas for your very own buttoned theme event.  Best part - much of this can be DIY, especially if you're like us an save that extra button they give you with basically every shirt you buy:

1. Polka Dot Bride | 2. Inspired By This | 3. MrsGibson | 4. Aroka Weddings | 5. The Sugashack | 

6. Tiny Water Blog | 7. The Knot | 8. PoppySparkles | 9. AndieSpecialtySweets | 

10. Kiss Me Awake | 11. Inspired By This | 12. Groom Sold Seperately | 13.  |Cloth and Patina |

14. Natalie Farrell | 15. Notable Inspiration | 16. BeauButtons |17. Intimate Weddings |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Salmon, Chartreuse, and Baby Blue

Inspired by a photo found on Pinterest, we decided to pull these shades together for an inspiration board that is modern, youthful, and fun.  Chartreuse adds a unexpected burst of energy to the otherwise muted and romantic salmon and blue.  This is a combo that's prefect for an outdoorsy, whimsical spring or summer wedding or for some preppy meets shabby chic home decor.

Salmon, Chartreuse, and Baby Blue Inspiration Board

1. Barn Yard Chic | 2. Wedding Bee | 3. Flower & Flour | 4. Flowers from the Garden | 

5. Lemon Square Designs | 6. Mod Dot Textiles | 7. Ready Go | 8. Blue Dove Studio |

9.  Chartreuse Love | 10. Enchanted Dream Weddings | 11. Brideorama | 12. Invitation Crush |

XOXO

Jen  & Saira

Color Day: Pink, Teal, & Seafoam

Ready for spring?  While there's still 26 days left of "Winter", it certainly feels like Spring's on it's way with these crazy 50 and 60 degree days in the northeast.  While we're sad to have missed out on snow storms (and snow days!) this winter, we are looking forward to Spring and are multitude of weddings that are coming up.  Here's a look at one of our favorite muted, yet modern, spring color combos. We love the contrast of the teal, which helps add a little sophistication and richness to this otherwise muted palette.

Teal, Sea foam, and Pink Wedding Inspiration Board

1. Snippet and Ink | 2. Dessy | 3. Flights of Fancy | 4. Fairy Forcast | 5. Baby Lifestyles | 

6. Caroline + Ben | 7. Juliet Marries Romeo | 8. Wedding Bee | 9. Jewelry Case |

 10. Modern Wedding | 11. BHLDN | 12. Wedding By Color |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Winter White, Cream, and Gray

Anyone get engaged over Thanksgiving and looking to plan a winter wedding for next year?  Here's a great color combo for you that features cream paired with gray and white for a chic, yet comfy cozy winter look.  Neutrals are calming and inviting and this color combo definitely relaxes us and feels very luxurious, despite it's simplicity. We can just imagine how romantic this would look with the soft glow of candle lights all around!

1. Elizabeth Anne Designs | 2. Robert Blancaflor | 3. Lauren Ashley Clements | 4. A Stylish Design | 

5. Talia Events | 6. cococozy | 7. Style Me Pretty | 8. Once Wed | 9. Zazzle | 10. woomi | 11. Modcloth |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Breaking Dawn

The most important wedding of the whole year (all of you who thought it was the royal wedding were sadly mistaken) is finally here.  For years we've waited to see this wedding come to life and finally the wait is over because at midnight tomorrow we have the chance to see Bella Swan marry Edward Cullen in all his sparkly vampire glory.  Sure we're not camped out in front of the theatre but that doesn't mean we're not totally excited about the premiere of Breaking Dawn!  We've seen just a few images from the Swan/Cullen wedding, but what we've seen so far looks romantic and enchanting.  Here's our take on the Bella and Edward wedding complete with hanging flowers, mismatched purple dresses, and more!

Bella and Edward Breaking Dawn Wedding Inspiration Board

1. Infinite Jewelry | 2. Calvin Klein | 3. Briderella | 4. Whipped Style | 5. sandalwoodart |

6. Emmaline Bride | 7. A Thousand Threads | 8. Brides | 9. Amazon | 10. The Wedding Party Studio |

11. BHLDN | 12. dmagazine |

Color Day: White Pumpkins

Fall is one of our favorite times of year!  Some people think we like the smell of the leaves or the colors, which is true, but what people don't know about is our insane love for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin bars and cupcakes...the opportunities are nearly endless.  Orange pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns are a staple of Fall and Halloween.  But, orange isn't for everyone.  Enter the white pumpkin.  Light, romantic, and somewhat majestic, these little beauties are neutral and help you add a little fall charm no matter what your color scheme.

White Pumpkin Inspiration Board

1. Brides | 2. The Knot | 3. Martha | 4. Two Sugar Babies | 5. & 6. Engaged 2 Ever After |

7. Paper and Pigtails | 8. Funk Me Design | 9. Paperbird | 10. Martha (again) | 11. Angel Court | 

12. and, another Martha! | 13. Farmhouse Wares |

Color Day: Save the Boobies!

October is breast cancer awareness month!  Breast cancer will effect 1 in 8 US women in their lifetime and it's important that we are all aware of the risk factors, symptoms, and importance of regular self-exams and mammograms.  This is a cause near and dear to our hearts and we wanted to encourage you to do what you can to support efforts for breast cancer research - together we will find a cure!

Support Breast Cancer Research Inspiration Board

1. Elizabeth Anne Designs | 2. White Lace Weddings | 3. Brenda's Wedding Blog | 4. Weddings Unique | 

5.  My Lovely Big Feet | 6. The Wedding Yentas | 7. Love from the Oven | 8. The Stir | 9. Wedding Wire | 

10. Marie Claire | 11.  Project Wedding |    

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Fly Away with Us

Anyone out there share our wanderlust (and secret obsession with The Chipmunk Adventure movie)?  If so, this board is for you!  Riding in a hot air balloon is often thought of as romantic, but, as Jen learned first hand, it actually can be kind of awkward - think you, your lover, and the creepy balloon man.  Nevertheless, hot air balloons are amazing, whimsical and truly, truly beautiful to watch.  Plus, there is something extremely liberating about going wherever the wind takes you! 

Hot Air Balloon Wedding Inspiration Board

1. Jose Villa | 2. Le Mode | 3. Swoon | 4. My Inspired Wedding | 5. Inspired By This | 6. Minted | 

7. The Sweetest Occasion | 8. postscripts | 9. Little Bits of Wonderful | 10.  Sunshine and Ravioli |

 11. GHIlluminations | 12. Simply Bloom Photography | 13.  Bridesmaid Trade | 14. Invitation Crush |

Love is in the air!

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: We All Scream for Ice Cream

These hot days of August have got us on a mint green kick, thinking cool thoughts.  The fresh minty color cools us to the core, just like a few scoops of chocolate chip mint ice cream, one of our favorite summer treats.  Although it sometimes comes au natural in the form of a creamy white ice cream, we grew up on the artificial, yet pretty, bluish green shade speckled with rich chocolate chips.  Whether for the palate, or the palette, mint chocolate chip is certainly an appealing and refreshing choice for summer, fall, or really (who are we kidding?) anytime.

 1.  Wedding Paper Divas | 2. kbjhandmade  | 3. JCrew | 4. Style Bakery Beauty | 5. Zappos |  

6. Living Healthy | 7. The Knot | 8. Statesman | 9. Bakers Royale | 10. Signature David | 

11. The Vamoose | 12. SeeKateSew |

XOXO
Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: The Great Gatsby

Today, we pay tribute to the 1920's with an inspiration board perfect for all you Gatsby lovers. The Great Gatsby has been one of our favorite books for years and, with the new Baz Luhrmann movie (with an all-star cast!) rumored to begin shooting this September, we can bet we'll see a resurgence of 1920's fashion and style in the upcoming year. So, break out the art deco, pearls, feathers, drop waist gowns and cloche hats and create an extravagant and lavish look that would be sure to please even Gatsby himself. 

The Great Gatsby - 1920's Themed Inspiration Board

1, 5, and 12. 100 Layer Cake | 2. Marney Cakes | 3. Divine Jewel | 4. BHLDN | 

6. The Vintage Wedding Dress Company | 7. okbbaru | 8. Katrina Hope | 

9. My Little Fashion Finds | 10. Michelle Rago | 11. Thoughts and Plots | 

13. Oh So Beautiful Paper | 14. Project Wedding | 15. Weddingo |

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Honeysuckle Pink and Pretty

Pantone fans fear not, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the Color of the Year - "Honeysuckle Pink".  Honeysuckle, a reddish pink hue (sometimes referred to as "hot pink", although we disagree with that classification), is a modern (and super feminine) choice for your upcoming event or for updating your wardrobe.  

Honeysuckle Pink Inspiration Board

1. Robyn Michelle | 2. The Limited | 3. Aloha Letterpress | 4. Shine | 5. Maribelle Campa | 

6. The Lennoxx | 7. Fashion Recon | 8. The MOB Blog | 9.  Pantone | 10. Absent Minded Oracle |

Color Day: Lemon Lime

When life give you lemons, make lemonade.. or get creative and use them as centerpieces and place cards!  Lemon and lime are a vibrant pair of colors that are anything but sour! These cheerful hues are cool and refreshing for those summer afternoon weddings or parties and are sure to create a mood that is energizing, lighthearted, and fun.

Lemon Lime Color Inspiration Board

1. Sherri Weese | 2. Wedfully | 3. Sweet Salutation | 4.  Elizabeth Anne Designs |

5. RnR Wedding | 6. Weddingtalk | 7. The Pocket Sylist | 8. Event Pros |

9. Chesapeake Strings | 10. Nebraska Wedding Day | 11. Pumpkincat

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Theme: The Greatest Show on Earth

Come one, come all! Ladies and gentleman of all ages, step right up and prepare to be entertained by the unique, the vintage, and the whimsical circus inspiration board! Make your wedding the most spectacular show on Earth by incorporating some fun circus elements like popcorn, peanuts, bales of hay, small elephant accents, fun props, and bright colors.  Got Water for Elephants on the brain?  We do too!  So, this board is a slightly more vintage, romantic take on the big top wedding:

Vintage Circus Theme Wedding Inspiration Board

1. Green Wedding Shoes | 2. Once Wed | 3. Oh Lovely Day | 4. Glamour |

5. September Faire | 6. Something Old Something New | 7 & 8. Josh Goleman |

9. Jaime Mancilla | 10. Bridalhood | 11. Royal Steam Line

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Bicycle Built for Two

They say the couple that plays together stays together.  People must be catching on to this secret, as totally adorable tandem bicycles have been popping up all over. The image of the tandem bicycle is one that we associate with happy couples that work as a team, riding in unison, and who genuinely enjoy having fun together.  If life is a journey or an adventure, we say grab hold of the handle bars and enjoy the ride...on your bicycle built for two.

Bicycle Theme Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: Green Wedding Shoes, Jagger Photography, Hard to Find, Chelsea Elizabeth Photography, Vital, Heather Boyd, Woman's Day, Wedding Paper Divas, Spoke Fiend, Wedding Chicks, Projector, Adzias Jewelry Atelier, Bleudetoi, The Knot, Pine River Ranch, Elle, Budget Savy Bride

XOXO

Jen & Saira              

Color Day Themes: Queen Bee

Here's a quirky little inspiration board for you based on one of nature's most misunderstood creatures, the honey bee. Bees are industrious, work together in harmonious unison, and if we look back to ancient times in Egypt, the symbol of the bee was used to represent royalty. In terms of colors, black and yellow are always what come to mind when we think of these insects. But, your event or decor can certainly be the bees knees without totally going overboard with the color, just stick with a more saturated hue like a mustard or golden honey and stay away from the bright crayon kind of yellow you might be used to.  Decorate with gold and black accents, add honey comb patterns to your stationary or decor, give away natural local honey, and whip you hair into a high and mighty beehive and you'll have an event that is truly buzz-worthy.

Images from: Trisha Dean, Wren Handmade, Timeless Paper, Anthropologie, J2Jewelry, bee intrigued, EmenGeeDesigns, Seasonal Delights, Cape Bride, The Small Object, Paper and Oats, Projector, kissandtellcards, KOtwo, Anna Kuperberg via Sparkliatti          

XOXO

Jen & Saira  

Color Day Themes: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Today's board is all about Earth Day. True, looking at these images you'll notice there is no color theme here. It's not because we don't love green (green is our favorite color!) but because you can really create an eco-friendly wedding with any color, so, why limit ourselves?  Go green and purple and white and pink and any color you want so long as you do so with a conscience.  Take a look at some ideas below - from seed packets made out of used toilet paper rolls to paper poms made out of old damaged books - there are easy ways to create a big impact with a small carbon footprint.

Earth Day Inspiration Board - Everything Recycled/Repurposed/Organic

Images: Seedling Wedding Favors, Recycled Engagement Ring Set, 2-in-1 Organic Convertible Wedding Gown, Recycled Paper Pom Poms, Repurposed Vintage Necklaces, Men's Recycled Ring, Recycled Towel Roll Seed Packets, Repurposed Burlap Clutches, Recycled Earrings, Self-Mailing Green Certified Invitation, Repurposed Wedding Gown Hair Comb, Repurposed Bottles and Jam Jars, Organic Cotton gown, Organic Cotton dress, Herb Place Card Holders,Vegan Heels, Recycled Glass and Silverware

XOXO

Jen & Saira