Inspiration Boards from Snippet and Ink

I've become obsessed with the blog Snippet and Ink. I can get lost in its collection of too-perfect collages. With each new board I feel the urge to scrap all of my plans and start all over again. Thankfully, I know better.

This board is probably closest to my own color scheme/hodge-podge of plum/poppy/chartreuse/marigold. So, OK, I don't actually have a color scheme as much as a bunch of colors I like.

I love the casual attitude of this board. The whimsy of the flag banner and the old fashioned soda bottles.
I love the homemade cupcake with its rougher texture and the calico fabric feel to this board. The large paper daisies are an element I'd love to incorporate into our wedding somehow.

The warm oranges and reds of this board have the perfect Fall feel to them.
I love this board because the range of bright colors and the whimsical, fun nature of it.

Headgear

All throughout this crazy wedding planning journey I've been surprised by what traditions interest me (the something old, borrowed, new, blue items) and what turns my stomach (veils).

No matter how great Father of the Bride made them look, I never saw myself wearing a veil. Long swathes of tulle rubbing across my face, sticking to my hair and just generally in the way did not sound like fun.

A headband or millinery flower is a very different story, just look at these images from Snippet and Ink. This bride is one of my favorites that I've found online. Truthfully, her English Dept dress was a big inspiration for my own and her Twigs and Honey headpiece is perfect!

The Dress: Post #2

It's official! My lovely, tea-length wedding dress will be made by the lovely Portland designer Elizabeth Dye at The English Dept.

Now with the deposit paid, the custom dress process has begun. Next Friday I have my first muslin fitting. Once the dress is built, Elizabeth (the awesome designer lady) and I will talk jackets.

I'm in love these two jackets:Photo from Twigs and Honey
Photo from The English Dept