I love the mood that candle light combined with black and very dark red creates. A little vintage, a little swanky, and a LOT of elegant.
Clockwise from top left: Katie Moos, Timwill Photography, Artfool, Laura Hooper, [b]ecker, The Wiebners, Mi Belle Photography, One Source Weddings, Sarah K Chen Photography, Brides via Weddingbee, Millie Holloman
Perfect for an old New York wedding in a supper club, yes?
Let’s take a walk on the modern side today with this eclectic black, gold, and poppy inspiration board. With hints of punk glam (Valentino Rockstud heels anyone?) and a mix of fresh and classic elements—bold black and white stripes pair perfectly with swashes of white-on-black calligraphy—this palette is perfect for the avant-garde bride who’s ready to rock that black gown!
Sarah and Scott originally had a large celebration planned, but like many other brides, COVID changed that. In a cautious manner they decided to move forward with their wedding with just their 12 closest family and friends. Despite the small guest count, the design aspect was large. Their outdoor ceremony took place surrounded by banyan trees under the most stunning Chuppah. Reception was followed with the most divine tent with flowing florals and hints of citrus.
Sarah & Benjamin wanted guests to feel like they were entering a magical world when they arrived at their wedding and the day was full of awe-inspiring details which made that vision a reality. From getting married at the castle-like Wonderland Cluj Resort, to the horse-drawn carriage fit for royalty, to the show-stopping, jaw-droppingly lush, floor-to-ceiling florals by Elena Bodea – Las Floristas that filled both the ceremony and reception, guests were transported into a fairy tale for the day. Add to that that these two look like they walked out of a magazine themselves, and this may be one of the most dreamy weddings ever! The gallery is full of more incredible photos by Ioana Porav Photography, from the stunning rose petal seals on the stationery by Invogue Art, to Sarah’s romantic Milla Nova wedding gown (a nod to her Hispanic roots), to even more photos of their unbelievable florals, and trust us, you absolutely want to see them all!
Adria and Mike love the elegance and warmth of the holidays so when they decided to get married between Christmas and New Year’s, they chose to take inspiration for their wedding from this time of year as well! They began with a color palette of gunmetal, champagne, and rose gold and then added in bold pops of deep red in the florals by The Wild Dahlia. Adria is a self-proclaimed “history nerd” who loves the 1920’s so you’ll see a hint of art deco in their stationery and the truly amazing bridesmaids’ dresses as well. Glamorous and chic yet warm and fun, their wedding style is absolute perfection for any time of the year! Be sure to see more photos by Stephanie Vegliante Photography in the gallery below!
Fall evokes the dreamiest of color palettes and also some of the most innovative pairings, we think. Brittany and Adam married near the tail-end of the fall season where society’s color palette has started gravitating away from oranges and bright reds into deeper tones. Darker reds and moodier colors like their choice of burgundy and navy blue are spot on for this time of year. We love how Elle and Jaye Events transformed JW Marriott Las Vegas into a romantic, fall wonderland with burgundy, gold, and navy blue woven together. With Susie and Will and all of the vendors strutting their best stuff for Brittany and Adam’s wedding, the result was exceptionally beautiful.
Almost instantly, a wedding in Washington, DC has visions of ultimate grandeur. Jen and Nick wed in the early spring at the Four Seasons and they left no stone unturned when it came to the ins and outs of their wedding design. Jen’s favorite blooms are the ever-stunning and lush magnolias and with that color inspiration as their jumping point, they coveted a white/ivory and green wedding with gold accents. Florist Amy from Amy Lauren Floral Designs expressed and continued the color palette by using sumptuous white peonies and white roses along with the glossy magnolia leaves. This wedding has too many impeccable elements to it, both in design and in personality. We’re just glad that Kristen Gardner captured all the splendor in full!
Erica and Alex started their big day with the most peaceful and lovely ceremony at Lincoln Park’s Saint Clement Church and ended with a fabulous dance party to the tunes of Connexion Band in the Gold Coast’s Germania Place. We adore the chic red, black, and gold color palette with floaty candy apple red bridesmaids dresses from Bella Bridesmaid and classic gold chiavari chairs in the stately ballroom. Personal details abound, such as the favors from Naper Nuts & Sweets paying homage to their high school jobs to the Ohio State cufflinks in tribute to their alma mater and the Nike Sky-his worn by the ladies to dance the night away! Each beautiful image from Tamara Gruner Photography has us smitten!
It’s been tried-and-true, a black and white wedding is always classic, elegant, and sophisticated. For the couple who wants to keep it timeless while also paying homage to their modern side, it’s all about adding in a healthy dose of bling and a pop of crimson! A little red goes a long way, and this board has the perfect amount. We adore the pop of red lips, velvet trim around the vintage ring boxes, and place cards for color. Barely-there plum keeps the palette grounded. We’re loving every little detail, but none more so than the adorable pup rocking a bejeweled harness (because, let’s face it, everything is better with furbabies)!
Dreamy and moody, and filled with elegant details such as calligraphy and couture fashion and with a moody color palette of taupe, deep plum, silver, black, and teal, this inspiration board is stunning for a fall or winter wedding. We adore the timeless bohemian sophistication!
Wine is one of my favorite colors to work with, and today it takes center stage in this modern and chic inspiration board. I have crushed on this velvet bow tie before, but this take on bordeaux draws in as much velvet as possible, the vivid sparkle of gold, and just a hint of sass with striped ribbons, a black cake, and cocktails presented with panache. Love!
Absolutely fabulous is the name of the game in today’s inspiration shoot from E.M. Anderson Photography! We promise you’ll find tons of great ideas from this winter-inspired scheme set at The Athletic Club of Columbus in Ohio. Gorgeous jewel-tone arrangements from Flowers on Orchard Lane pop against the to-die-for gorgeous Anna Maier | Ulla-Maija Couture gown. Emilie Duncan Event Planning pulled together this breathtaking affair, calling on Ink and Ivory for frame-worthy invitations. Black and ivory linens from Event Source add a touch of drama to the fondant cake by Bella Luna Cakes & Confections. What more could you want? Answer: Nothing!
Is there anything more timeless, more elegant, and more appropriate for a New Year’s fete than a black and gold color palette? Modern and chic with a bit of sparkle, the color choice of deep black and glittering gold adds instant drama to a ballroom soiree—one that’s complete with a healthy dose of candlelight, of course! We can’t get enough of this perfect pairing!
When I spotted the fabulous pale pink dress in this board (on Atlantic-Pacific – a blog crush of mine), I just knew I had to build an inspiration board off of it! The black and colored stripes and modern and yet the dress is still a bit girly and playful with the flowing fabric and asymmetrical cut. This board – and the wedding you would build off of it – aims to be the same: a little bit whimsical and girly and a little bit graphic and modern. It would be fabulous for a city wedding!
2012 is going to be the year of glam and glitz – so what better way to sparkle than by adding metallics to your color palette! I’m in love with fresh and bright gold these days – pair it with almost any shade and you have instant glamour. This board mixes textured gold with a clean white and poppy red for a cheery, modern look! Red is a tricky shade for weddings, but when you keep it as the accent color it can light up a room!
I have to admit, I’m finally adjusting to this wonderful nip in the air, and it’s getting me so excited for Thanksgiving! We adore going to one of Chicago’s many restaurants to have turkey and pumpkin pie, and seeing a movie (this year it will be Harry Potter!) in the evening, then of course shopping over the weekend!
Fall is on its way and it’s put me in the mood for deep and rich colors, like this burgundy and gold palette. Build a wedding around this using ornate linens, filigree, velvety fabrics, chandeliers, and lots of gold accents.
From Ashley Baber comes a montage from a gorgeous red wedding in Atlanta. So elegant!
Sometimes, I can just tell I’m a Southern girl. Can I just say that if I weren’t doing what I am doing for my vow renewal that this is my new favorite inspiration?
