Reader Inspiration Boards
I love the days that we feature reader inspiration boards..they remind me of how incredibly creative and smart all of your ideas are and how vastly different all of your many loves can be. Today’s first readers inspiration board was designed by Brooke who is going for a Rustic, Chic Wedding…
from top left to right -Location: Ten Mile Station, Breckenridge, Colorado, Boutonnieres from theknot.com, Bridal Bouquet from theknot.com, Cake by Lovin Sullivan Cakes, Wedding Dress by Casablanca Bridal, Sign by IN Photography, Tablescapes by theknot.comMicheal Miller Dandy Damask Spa, Bridesmaids by Ann Taylor Celebrations, Shoes: Shoegasm, New York City, Invitation: theknot.com
About the Inspiration Board (from Brooke)…
Growing-up in Montana, I always knew I was going to get married in the mountains. As a couple, Chris and I are children at heart, extremely practical, and down to earth. We live in Denver, but love to go to the mountains on the weekends. I love the rustic, natural beauty of the mountains, but living all over the world has transformed me into an urbanite. My big question was how to combine the natural beauty with urban elegance.
We found this amazing location for our wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado called Ten Mile Station. Situated on the ski hill, it has a panoramic view of the Ten Mile Mountain Range for not only our ceremony but reception as well. I can’t think of a more romantic place to share with friends and families the deep love that Chris and I share. I choose teal and brown as my main colors, but want red and orange flowers — not only for the fall foliage that will be coloring the landscape during our September wedding, but because red is Chris’ favorite color. We chose” Songbird” by Eva Cassidy for our first dance, so I decided to carry the theme even further by incorporating the love bird silhouette into the cake and invitations. I love the urban feeling of the damask pattern, which I will be making into table runners. With the combination of the damask pattern and the location/flowers, I hope to achieve the perfect balance of natural beauty and urban elegance that I envisioned. Overall, I want us to look back years from now and remember how much the wedding was an expression of our love.
I love the combo of teal + brown paired with red + orange and I adore how the love bird will be woven throughout the wedding. It's details like that which really make the wedding extra special. The location is absolutely stunning. I lived in Lake Tahoe for a few years and really miss being surrounded by mountains; the beauty, smell of the mountain air and the quiet that comes from being in such a peaceful place. I have a feeling this wedding is going to be everything they desire and more! Congratulations!!!
Oh my gosh! This is so helpful...We are getting married in a couple of months and our theme is lovebirds our hall is robins egg blue and I could not decide on what color to do the bridesmaids dresses since I did not want to have everything be blue. Looking at this Brown it is!
Thanks again, very nice colorboard...
Where is that damask pattern from? I absolutely love it! It is exactly what I have been looking for! A modern take on a traditional design~
The damask pattern is from Micheal Miller and it is called Dandy Damask Spa http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com ." rel="nofollow">http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com. > Unfortunately, you can't directly buy from the website. I would suggest either the Cherished Pear http://thecherishedpear.com " rel="nofollow">http://thecherishedpear.com > or Ebay to buy the fabric.
The photo of Brooke and Chris is by Jennifer Cress - http://jennifercress.com/ " rel="nofollow">http://jennifercress.com/
Just wanted to give her credit! Thanks!
I have an online boutique for chilren's clothing called Jackaroos Boutique.
I recently added a beautiful dress in Michael Miller's Turquoise Dandy Damask that would be perfect for a flower girl either for a casual wedding or a rehearsal dinner. Check it out here - http://www.jackaroosboutique.com/item_122/NEW-Turquoise-Dandy-Damask-Dress.htm " rel="nofollow">http://www.jackaroosboutique.com/item_122/NEW-Turquoise-Dandy-Damask-Dress.htm
It can also be personalized with an embroidered name in chocolate brown.