Archive for the ‘Color Palette’ Category

Flowers by color–orange

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Vermonters have been pretty spring-focused lately, but since I have been talking with a lot of my October brides lately it feels like a good time to share some orange inspiration photos.  Although this color board is clearly autumn inspired, orange is not just for fall!  Mix it with pinks, purples, yellows and greens in any season. 

10 of my favorite orange flowers are:

Leonidas roses, mango callas, gerbera daisies, Asiatic lilies, snapdragons, dahlias, hypericum berries, orchids, spray roses & ranunculus.  Below are a few orange details from the past couple of seasons.

Inspiration board autumnal 

Flowers by color–yellows

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

If you’ve been paying attention you know that gray is the color this year.  It’s a great shade that has both a classic and a modern feeling for your wedding (think bridesmaids’ dresses, linens, or invitations) and if you are really paying attention you’ve seen gorgeous yellow tones  popping off of gray, white & black palettes for a little while now.  

Here are 10 of my favorite yellow flowers for weddings:

Freesia, snapdragons, spray roses, sunflowers, rudbekia (aka black-eyed-susans), ranunculus, zinnia, lilies, callas & tulips.

Style Me Pretty Posts Beautiful Weddings

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Gorgeous weddings don’t only happen in Vermont (I know, I know…it’s hard to believe!) and Style Me Pretty posts just about the prettiest weddings you ever did see.  If you don’t already you should check in regularly to see all that StyleMePretty.com has to offer.  Some weddings are so worth sharing that they deserve a link.  I just can’t get this fabulous purple palette with peacock feathers out of my mind and the adorable details (like the locks…you’ll have to read it to see how truly adorable) and the absolutely beautiful couple.  Click here to be enchanted.  It’s kind of a twofer…you’ll see what I mean at the end.  Enjoy!

Green, nature-inspired wedding flowers

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Whether you are planning an environmentally friendly green wedding or are moved by nature-inspired designs there are many shades of green you can consider for your wedding.  I tend to be drawn toward designs that feel natural and, even though my spellcheck doesn’t recognize it as a word, Vermonty.  Consider doing at least one eco-friendly element for your wedding–if not more!  This inspiration board includes green & nature-inspired designs and place card displays.

 

Flowers by color–blues

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Blue can be beautiful.  From sky blue to navy to what we often call “Tiffany”, blue can be a great starting point or accent to your wedding palette.  In terms of flowers when we say blue we are usually talking about purple because there are very few flowers that come in a true blue color.  Purple iris are often considered blue as are grape hyacinth & campanula, while forget-me-nots are unmistakeably baby blue.  Use blue blooms as an accent with whites & greens or be bold with contrasting yellow & orange tones for a bright, summer splash of color. 

10 of my favorite blue wedding flowers include:

Nigella, forget-me-nots, tweedia, delphinium, hydrangea, thistle, anemones, hyacinth, eucalyptus & bachelor buttons.  Under no circumstances should you consider using dyed blue flowers for your wedding!    

Flowers by color–light pink

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Some brides are hot pink, while others prefer a lighter shade.  I personally like them mixed together so you get the best of both worlds!  Last Monday I featured hot pink designs so naturally it only seemed right to highlight paler pinks today!  Pink blooms featured in this inspiration board include ranunculus, roses, nerine lilies, lisianthus, Ti leaves, snapdragons, sweet peas, orchids, peonies, gerbera daisies and dahlias. 

Flowers by color–hot pink

Monday, January 25th, 2010

10 fantastic raspberry/hot pink wedding blooms for Vermont weddings are:

Garden roses, peonies, callas, phlox, echinacea, nerine lilies, waxflower, sweet william, dahlias, & zinnias.  Pair these pinks with chocolate browns, shades of orange and peach or yellow, purple & green.

Inspiration board raspberry pinks

Flowers by color-whites

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Maybe I’m inspired by all the snow outside, but I think white weddings will always be classic!  Here are 10 of my favorite white wedding blooms:

Orchids, roses, callas, lisianthus, dahlias, lily-of-the-valley, peonies, lilacs, hydrangea & ranunculus.  Mix these blooms with each other, add green accents or select another color for a punch like yellow, burgundy or orange if you want to customize your palette. 

Inspiration board whites

Flowers by color-purples

Monday, December 28th, 2009

10 beautiful wedding blooms in the purple palette are:

Hydrangea, larkspur, delphinium, lisianthus, lilac, hyacinth, fresh lavender, anemone, veronica & campanula.  Consider mixing purple with green & white tones that are as bright or subdued as you like or make a bold statement with orange, yellow & red accents for a combination that represent mid-summer’s splendor.  Tip:  If your attendants are wearing a shade of purple have them carry bouquets in a contrasting color like yellow or white with greens.  You can include a few purple accent tones if you prefer a more matched look.

purple bouquet

purple veronica, spray roses & ranunculus with orange and yellow tulips & snapdragons

purple lavender blue centerpiece

mint julep cup with purple hydrangea, lavender spray roses & ageratum for cocktail tables

purple white lavender bouquet

lavender callas, lisianthus, tuberose, roses & ageratum with eucalyptus & lamb's ear

Flowers by color-reds

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

10 of my favorite flowers for a red color palette are:

Asiatic lilies, roses, anemones, bee balm, zinnias, gerbera daisies, safari sunset, gladiolus, tulips, & amaryllis.  Mix these with shades of oranges, greens and yellows for an autumnal palette or take it in another direction with purple & pink tones.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis (up close and personal)