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  

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

Color Day: Daffodi-lightful

To our surprise, despite the odd weather we've been having in NJ, the Daffodils are here! Dotting the landscape from Turnpike exits to neighborhood garden beds, these bright and happy yellow flowers can been seen across the state right now. Daffodils bloom quickly and most commonly come in bright or pale yellow, warm white, or a white and yellow combo.  So, in true springtime fashion, let's celebrate the brief Daffodil season with a cheerful color board that's sure to brighten your day.

Daffodil Yellow Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Tutus Chic, Nordstrom, Wedding Girl, Candy & Cake, Taste of Home, Chadwicks, The Shoreside Bride, Wedding Flowers, Ritzy Bee, Wish Special Events, Martha Stewart   

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Passion for Pastels

This time of year is one that inspires so many different color combinations.  For many people, springtime inspires us to decorate and dress in pale, soft colors like green, pink, blue, or yellow.  Or, if you'd like, you can combine them all together for a pastel palette suitable enough for the easter bunny himself. While these colors have come to represent Easter, we're not saying you need to go full on bunny and rainbow colored crazy.  Just adding some pretty vintage looking pastels and an egg/bird decorative item here and there can be quite cheerful and truly egg-cellent.

Vintage Pastels/Easter Inspiration Board

Images from: Pretty Chicky, Wedding Nouveau, Marigolds and Mithai, Cedar Wood Weddings, ZsaZsa Bellagio, The Sweetest Occasion, My Girl Design, Eternal Eden, highteaforalice, Pickled Parlor, The Cinderella Project, Design Sponge, Martha Stewart

XOXO,



Jen & Saira

Color Day: Erin go Bragh

Roughly translated as "Ireland Forever", the phrase "Erin go Bragh" is a common phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland.  Saira is definitely not Irish and Jen is not quite sure what she is, but lucky for us, in the U.S. you don't need to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. St. Patty's Day is known for many things from leprechauns and rainbows to drinking Guinness and eating cabbage.  But, for most of us it is simply associated with the color green and the lush rolling hills of the "Emerald Isle:". Planning a springtime wedding or event?  Embrace the luck of the Irish with this inspiration board featuring shades of green and joyful clovers.

St. Patty's Day "Erin go Bragh" Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Liquid Courage, LilliansGarden, BeaconLane, Aprilink, JannysGirl, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, Wish Special Events, Simply Jubilee Blog, The Perfect Palette, Wed Share Daily, Abby Larson via Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart     

May the road rise to meet you.

XOXO

Jen & Saira      

Color Day Themes: New Orleans Love

So, we're a little late, but we figured a Mardi Gras theme would be appropriate for this week's color day.  The festivities may have ended with the start of the Lenten season today, but that doesn't meant that you can't incorporate a similar theme into your party or event any time this year.  Carnival or Mardi Gras themes are festive and fun so break out the beads, put on your mask, crank up that jazz and bring and little of "The Big Easy" to your event.

Mardi Gras New Orleans Theme Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: WeddingInspirasi, The Moon Maiden, Fashaddix, Bride Finds, Nordstrom, Ali Express, The Knot, Ten Thirteen Design, One Wed, The Posh Event, RBKCreations, Wedding Bee, Blue Moon Studios           

Let the good times roll.

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Green, Black, and White

We decided we were in need of a little spring preview, so, here we have a grassy green with the simple and classic black and white.  This color board could be used for a winter or spring wedding that is both traditional and timeless but with a little bit of modern flair.  Black and white says traditional elegance but bold green says fun and fresh, the perfect mix for a modern couple.

Green, Black, and White Inspiration Board



We had a few more images picked out for this one but our computer is giving us some trouble so for more green and black love, check out this board on Fine Stationary's photostream.  Enjoy and know there are bright, fun, and cheerful colors to look forward to this Spring!



Images from: Wedding Tulle, Modcloth, Jessica Claire Photography, David's Bridal, Sweet Water, ao3designs, Candy Paper , Wedding Bee     

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: 24k

Ok, ok, we know at this point you're craving the sage greens, buttery yellows, and honeysuckle pinks of spring but, unfortunately, winter will linger around a little while longer here in the northeast.  Lately we've been focusing on the white wedding thing a lot, but what with all this snow and frigid weather we just cannot help ourselves. Embrace your inner snow queen with this elegant, modern board featuring crisp white and enough metallic gold make Midas swoon.

24k Gold and White Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Beatrice Von Deutsch, Ravens Refuge, Galit, Weddingbee, Pretty Chicky, OmniBride, True Blind Faith, ohhowposh, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Once Wed, Eve Organics, DCBouquets, NaturalAmberDesigns, Wedding Inspirasi   

Stay gold, dolls.

XOXO

Jen & Saira          

Color Day: Forest Green and Gold

Today's color day is inspired in part by Jen's Christmas tree, but really just the holiday season in general. Pine trees are majestic enough to begin with, but add twinkling white lights, delicate gold garland, and glittering ornaments and they transform into fabulously beautiful focal points for any room.  Forest green and gold are rich, warm, and regal colors not just for making a gorgeous Christmas Tree, but also for creating a luxe look for any holiday decor, dinner party, or winter wedding.

Forest/Emerald Green and Gold Color Inspiration Board

Images from: DavieandChiyo, Polyvore, Zimbio, JenniferaBoston, thisnext, shoeperwoman, yourperfectday1,   MyWeddingReceptionIdeas, Stylish Wedding Ideas

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches! XOXO Jen & Saira