I was going to write about this topic at some point in the future but since Martha Weddings tweeted brides asking what the biggest challenge is I thought I’d talk about the theme issue now.

So here is my take on the topic: I guarantee that the first 3 months or so after you get engaged you will do nothing but scour every wedding website known to man and write down dozens of things you think are neat, cute, pretty and memorable.  Therefore, you will inevitably become totally confused and disheartened about the fact that you have no clue what you want.  Well, my tip is this, do all of that until you are blue in the face and then give yourself a break from the planning as it will all come together in time.  It all comes down to budget and the initial feeling of how you wanted the wedding to go.

Me and Mr.Pom initially wanted to go to an island and have a really small ceremony followed by a party closer to home.  Thinking all of it through I am now, after 4 months of deliberating with myself, going with a simple theme.  I never wanted to pick colors and I also never truly wanted a theme.  So here goes, I’m thinking of classic white – because it’s classic AND simple – with pops of yellow, because yellow brightens even the gloomiest days.  This would not only give the whole reception tent an airy feeling but it would also keep true to our original desire of having a simple and effortless wedding.  The fact that we are getting married on a lake only adds to the simplicity and fun.

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As a kid, I was always pretty artsy. I started drawing/painting when I was really young, and always loved colors. My ‘favorite’ color successfully changed every year until I was about 12. When I always wanted to decorate my college dorm room, I’d end up with a mis-matched mess because I am not good with staying in one tonal range.

So, my wedding colors. I know that I will have to tackle this feat by picking a scheme and staying with it. I know that I want my bridesmaids in a neutral color. I had always envisioned black, but, with a Summer wedding, I’m not sure how I feel about that. So, I moved to charcoal.

I saw this image (from Martha Stewart Weddings), and LOVED it:

It’s bright while staying elegant, simplistic and yet fun. So, I thought: Charcoal, Yellow, White. BAM. Done.

Hence, Inspiration Board #1:

Photos by: A Cake Life, Down-to-Earth Paperworks, Enchanted Florist, Juliet Events, Maureen H. Hall Stationery and Invitations, WeddingWire, Willowdale Estate

However, then I started looking around at some other “bright, summery” colors that would match well with charcoal, and I started liking a bright coral-ish orange.

Hence, Inspiration Board #2

Photos by: Butterfly floral & event design, Christi Gulley Custom Floral Designs, Kelly & Company Event Planning, Wine Country Weddings, LuxSugar Bakery, Muse Events, petals and promises , Platinum Tiara

Yes, I know these schemes are relatively similar, but I go back and forth every day about which one I like better. The yellow scheme reminds me of a bit more rustic and vintage feel, while the orange I think might lend itself better to a non-rustic theme (which will be closer to what Olive Dude and I are having).

P.S. the shoes from the orange inspiration board are J. Crew, and I kinda just want them regardless.

So buds – thoughts? Which scheme do you like better?

I asked myself the same question once we announced our engagement and when I started this blog.

So, I thought I’d start of here the same place I started planning: GOOGLE!

The first thing I did was Google for ideas. Well, perhaps that’s not entirely true–I’ve been secretly watching bridal shows on TLC and HGTV for years. And truth be told, I put that ‘serious googleing’ for wedding ideas off, mainly because I didn’t want to scare Mr. Daisy away.

I spent a lot of my Christmas break finding inspiration. And here’s the (rather edited) result…

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So obviously Valentine’s Day just passed, and I’m so happy to report that it was my last one as a single lady! Apple Sauce and I kept it low-key with a romantic meal at home and a bottle of prosecco; but don’t worry, we’ll pull out all the stops on the honeymoon

Anyway, with all the adorable paper crafts and red hearts hanging in every shop window, I was really inspired to do a Valentine’s Day-themed inspiration board. There is just something so romantic and timeless about soft, red hearts. Hope you enjoy!

I’m finding that I’m in the part of my planning process that requires real, concrete decisions. Inspirations that can be turned into a reality. A vision, for lack of a better word, of the wedding. So I headed on over to the Mosaic Maker and uploaded my favorite images from my inspiration file. And here’s what the result was:

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When I got married back in October of 2008 (omg that seems so long ago!) – the vintage trend was not even close to as “in” as it is now.  Although I find a lot of today’s trends truly stunning and gush over etsy.com, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have changed a single thing about my wedding.  BUT with that being said, I still love playing around with ideas on sites like WeddingWire and StyleMePretty.  Here’ s an iboard using the colors I used, but in a more vintage/shabby chic theme:

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I’m not an ice cream person, I never have been. I don’t even really crave chocolate, my candy of choice has always been of the gummy variety. But, as far back as I can remember, I have LOVED cupcakes. Doesn’t matter the flavor, or the icing-to-cake ratio (although I prefer more cake than most) – I just love them.

Photos by: Dolce Baking Company, Simply Perfect Weddings, A Cake Life, B.R. Cohn Winery, Kupcakespot, Kristen Steele Photography

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This is an inspiration board I put together. I’ve always loved grey and yellow together… and I knew it was “all the rage” this year for weddings, but little did I know that it would actually inspire ME!  Guess I’m smarter than I thought.

I’ve decided to have a kiiiiinda color scheme.  Invites and all paper goods will be grey, orange & yellow, and teal.  There will be teal accents at the wedding itself; but flowers will be a mixed bag of all sorts of bright colors.

What do you think?

Image Credits: WeddingBee | Grey Likes Weddings | Bride Junk | The Knot

What if I were getting married close to Christmas? The following would be my inspiration for a near Christmas wedding with dark green and gold.

I am quite happy with when and where we’re getting married, so don’t think this is my dream wedding. It’s just something that I think is beautiful. So if anyone needs Christmas wedding inspiration, feel free to share!

Newport, RI mansion at Christmas. Photo from blog.newenglandbirdhouse.com

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I’ve had a few months to visualize my wedding. Instead of trying to explain what I’m thinking, I thought it would be easier to show you. So I put together an inspiration board that I hope gets the picture across.

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