Refined Rustics

Credit: Peonies, Brides

Credit: Skeleton Key, The Knot

Credit: Birdcage table decor, Brides

Credit: Full Blossom Boots from Sundance

StoryBoard #16 - Woodgrain

Woodgrain has definitely been a trend that is on the up and up.  With so many ways to incorporate this element (desserts, invitations, decoration, souvenirs...) the look can range anywhere from refined and smooth to rustic and rough.

Woodgrains by WhimsyBride on Polyvore.com

StyleBoard #16: Gold Ornate

The inspiration for this board started with the dress and took off from there.  If ultra luxe is your style you can actually have a lot of fun with this.  While there is a certain refinement to this style, there is also a raw almost gypsy-like aspect to this style.

Ornate by WhimsyBride on Polyvore.com

StyleBoard #14 - A Blushing Cheek, A Whimsy

A "Roman Holiday" inspired elopement where he is Peck, you are Hepburn and you ride off into the romantic pink-tinged sunset.

A Blushing Cheek, A Whimsy by WhimsyBride featuring bow gloves

StyleBoard #10 - Pretty Ballerina

The Elements: Lots of soft and flowy diaphanous tulle with the smallest sprinkling of sparkle.

The Color Palette: crisp and creamy white, shades soft rose and leathery blush, hues of dusty grey and smoke.

L-R from Top:
Amsale "Callista";  tulle pump; organic cotton wrap;
ballerina charm; Saja gown in "moonlight; Essie polish in "Ballet Slippers";
girls' tulle dress; tulle "Confection dress; leather "Simplicity" flats.

StoryBoard #7: "In Love With Lavender"

Whether it's lavender, lilac or baby purple, any way you color it this shade still smells as sweet.

L-R from Top, all gathered via Pinterest:
Lovely Lavender Sachets, Girl with pomander;
Kelly Osbourne, Gingham Tie, Flowered sash;
Roses, Tiered cake;
Gown.

Styleboard #2: Milk & Honey

The story: Ivory milk meets warm golden honey.  Be original and try a brightly colored balloon bouquet for your portraits but for practicality's sake a bright yellow bouquet instead of wrangling the balloons for the ceremony: instead let the balloons do double duty as the backdrop for your vows.  Touches like DIY tissue paper puffs and affordable bridesmaids dresses are affordable but your guests will never suspect.
Palette:

Milky warm ivory

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Golden honey

Sources

Left column: pies, tissue paper puffs

Center column: balloons, yellow dress, girls tiered dress

Right column: yellow bouquet, cakes

Styleboard #1: Rose+Jet+Grey

The Story:

A bride in a pink dress breaks tradition but keeps her party smart and classic in black.  The dusty rose, not a cotton candy shade, keeps the look feminine but not overly fussy.  A ruffled cake mimics the bride's gown, as do the DIY puffs, and both are easily and economically recreated even by a novice.  A dramatic headpiece is great for portraits but be wary of looking costume-y in real time.

Palette:

a dusty, soft rose

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an inky jet black

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metallic grey accents

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Left column: anemone bouquet, dress

Center column: puffs, gown, fleur heel

Right column: feathered headband, cake topper, ruffle cake