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: 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: Tangerine Tango

Every year we love to check to see what Pantone's "Color of the Year" is.  Last year was the cheerful and feminine Honeysuckle Pink. This year we are delighted to see Tangerine Tango, a vibrant, edgy, and sexy shade of reddish orange.  We're big on the red/orange color as we think it's fun and energizing and perfect for a Spring or summer wedding or to spice up your wardrobe for the new year! Added bonus to choosing the color orange for your event: it really goes a long way in the lighting department to create a warm, cozy, and romantic glow.

Tangerine Tango Color Inspiration Board

1. Starshaped Press via Flickr | 2. Teapots and Tulle | 3. The Vegas Wedding Planner | 4. Urban Outfitters |

5. Pantone | 6. Fearon May | 7. Butter | 8. Nordstrom | 9. Artesan Jewelry | 10. Urban Outfitters | 

11. Glamour | 12. Sweet Pickle Jewelry | 13. Amina Michele | 

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: Navy and Orange

Searching for a Thanksgiving centerpiece today (among the glitzy baubles, snowmen, and reindeer) was like finding a needle in a haystack.  But, it certainly helped us realize two things.  First, don't wait until two days before Thanksgiving to buy a centerpiece (although it was on clearance!!) and second, we probably should start posting some winter things because Christmas will be here before we know it.   So, for the last fall inspired board we have warm, bright orange paired with dark,cool navy.  This look can actually work for fall nights or summer days as it can be warmed up for fall with soft candlelight for a cozy and romantic look or cooled down for summer with Khakis for that yacht club preppy feel.  Maybe you're going for something modern and unexpected or maybe your just crazy for the Mets; either way this color combo is sure to be a home run!

1. Wedding Bee | 2. Pretty Chicky | 3.  LaBelleVieDesign | 4. I Do Inspiration |

 5. & 8. Green Wedding Shoes |  6.  sharpmindsthinkalike | 7. Georgica Pond |

 9. DigiBuddahPaperie |10. Dessy | 11.Wedding and Rings |

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: Kelly and Slate

Hope you all had a nice labor day! We sure enjoyed the time to relax, but now we're back for some special fall posts and even more real weddings and engagements. So, for today, here's a great color combo for fall or winter.  Slate gray is the new chocolate brown and, while we love chocolate brown, we love the updated, modern look of the cool gray even more. Here we have it paired with vibrant kelly green for a sophisticated feel. Be sure to tune in next week when we pair this slate gray shade with orange and yellow for a look that's just a bit more playful!

Slate Gray and Kelly Green Color Inspiration Board

1. Every Last Detail | 2. Stephanie Williams Photography | 3. Leela Purse | 4. Monkeys Jewels | 

5. Dawn Correspondence | 6. designbybittersweet | 7. Pairing Down | 9. Fab Sugar | 10. Modern Day Floral | 11. Sino-Treasure | 12. Dessy

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: Coral and Mint

Sorry for the delay, dolls! Sometimes technology doesn't always work as planned, but alas, here is today's color day post.  Warm, electrifying coral and cool, minty green create a palette that is both relaxing and energizing - giving off some beachy, tropical, summertime vibes. Perfectly suitable for the bride who likes to dance and the groom who fancies a little quality time with his hammock.

 Coral and Mint Inspiration Board



1. With this Favor | 2. papertalkshop | 3. Gwen Franco | 4. The Perfect Palette |

5. Elizabeth Anne Designs | 6. RachelleD | 7. Dessy | 8. Betsy White |

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: Orange Creamsicle

Favor tags and seating charts and chuppahs, oh my! Jen's mom is getting married this Saturday and things are quite hectic around here what with getting all the little details together.  The details and pictures from that wedding will be coming soon and we're hoping to feature more real weddings in the next few months.  But, until then, here is a sweet and simple color board based on a favorite summer treat, the creamsicle. Pale orange and creamy white lend themselves nicely to a board that is inspired by hot days of summer spent by the pool, eagerly awaiting that familiar tune of the ice cream trunk as it rounds the corner.

Orange Creamsicle Inspiration Board

1. Wedding Bee | 2. DIY Templates | 3. Poppies and Posies | 4. Social Couture | 

5. Alfred Angelo | 6. Sweet potatas | 7. Wedding Flowers | 8. Project Wedding |   

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Born this Way

So, Jen had a whole color day post for today dedicated to the 4th of July and celebrating Independence day.  But, something so monumental happened this weekend that we feel the need express ourselves and therefore the stars and stripes and patriotic things will have to take a back seat for the time being.  That being said, today we are celebrating civil rights and equality. Congratulations to the LGBT community and the great state of New York for passing the marriage equality bill giving same sex couples the same marital rights as heterosexual couples. Let's keep up that momentum!

New York Marriage Equality Rainbow Pride Board

1. Wedding Wire | 2. Short Cake | 3. Green Wedding Shoes | 4. Brides | 5. funkyshique |

6. Green Wedding Shoes | 7. Pamela Fugate | 8. jesswitaj | 9. Brides | 10. Wedding Decoration Ideas |

11. Kaboodle | 12. Brides | 13. Brooklyn Bride | 

PS: Unusually Fine is giving away engagement sessions to couples who donate at least $400 to Freedom to Marry!  Be sure to check it out!

XOXO

Jen & Saira

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: Teal and Navy

Modern or timeless? Formal or fun? Make waves with a color inspiration that gives you the best of both worlds.  Ocean inspired hues go a long way when yacht-club-classic navy is paired with youthful teal and crisp white, creating a look that is refreshing and semi-nautical, without going overboard.

Navy and Teal Color Inspiration Board

1. Wedding Bee | 2. minterandrichterdes | 3. Martha | 4. Life in High Society | 5. It Weddings |

6. Wedding and Cakes | 7. Anthropologie | 8. Elegantly Bound Books | 9. Roberts & Co.  |

10. Elizabeth Ann Designs | 11. The Knot | 

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: Orange & Fucshia

A year from tomorrow, our good friend Vik will be getting married (yay!).  With just a year left to go, it's time for V & J to start gathering ideas for ceremony and reception decor, tuxedos, dresses, shoes, etc. etc. etc. Putting together an elegant and festive Indian wedding on a budget can be overwhelming. So, this board was created, with their colors in mind,  to help get their creative juices flowing.  Bright fuchsia, cheerful orange, and dramatic chocolate brown will make for an Indian wedding that is vibrant, fun, and romantic.

Fuchsia, Orange, and Brown Wedding Inspiration Board

1. Dessy | 2. Etsy  | 3. Sandy Photo Art | 4. Wedding Paper Divas | 5. Wedding Cupcakes | 6. Shoe Metro | 7. Wedding Dresses | 8. After Six | 9. The Soul Style | 10. The Knot | 11. Smart Ideas | 12. eTuxedo |

13. Oh So Beautiful Paper

and some others that we love but that for whatever reason we couldn't upload to this board:

14. Wedding Bee | 15. Wedding by Color | 16. Wedding Wire 



XOXO

Jen & Saira



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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