Weddingbee Blog

I decided on a blue color scheme early on, and tried a couple of times to make an inspiration board, like the ones I had seen on so many websites, to tie all of my ideas together. I wanted a casual classic (eh, doesn’t everyone?) feel to the event, and I wanted to have an overall ocean/coast theme without resorting to seashells and sand everywhere. No offense to traditional beach brides, because it can be so lovely, but growing up in Maine, a good majority of weddings I’d been to had this theme. I really wanted something unique.

I cannot imagine trying to plan a wedding without the internet. Of course I was hooked on weddingbee the moment I discovered it, but there are many other wedding blogs that have been totally indispensable in the planning. For inspiration, I turned to Snippet & Ink. Kathryn, who runs the site, was sweet enough to put together a beautiful mood board for me… and it’s perfect! I’m definitely going to try my hand at making those adorable sea glass candle holders. Here it is: (click to enlarge)

Top row from left: Maine coast from Getty Images, dress by Lela Rose, photo from Jason Angelini, postcard guest book via Diane & Rory’s Knot Bio
Row 2: bouquet from MS, photo by Danny Weiss, boutonniere from Lisa Lefkowitz, cake from Jason Angelini
Row 3: ring pillow from Lisa Lefkowitz, stationery from Austin Press, sparklers photo from Susan Stripling
Row 4: image via {frolic}, drinks from MS, sea glass votive from BHG, lanterns from Luminous Designs

A word of caution to those visiting Snippet & Ink for the first time… her beautiful boards will definitely be enough to make you rethink your wedding themes and colors multiple times. Bright yellow and tangerine orange? Lilac and grey? Red and turquoise? Black and white with lime green accents? Why do I have to choose just one!?