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When I was planning my own wedding, I loved seeing inspiration boards. I couldn’t get enough and I was making myself some as well. It really gave an overall feel of what type of wedding I was going for, and it’s a great starting point to any party planning.
What I loved even more was seeing real wedding inspiration boards and comparing the original ideas with what the wedding actually turned out to look like. It’s fun to see if the theme/ideas stayed the same and also to see if the wedding turned out better than the inspiration board itself! 
I made my own before and after boards. (click to enlarge):
Original Inspiration Board
Real Wedding Inspiration BoardOur wedding theme changed a little in the planning process. When I first created my inspiration board, I was going for my pinks, golds, champagne colors and more a vintage modern approach. Then, it shifted to a 1940s brown and ivory movie vintage theme. Honestly I really like how our wedding came out, and if I were to do it again, it would be exactly the same, but instead of brown and ivory, I would go with ivory and black.
I have to confess that I was sort of competing with my own inspiration board. I wanted my wedding to be better than what I had envisioned. I know… isn’t it weird?
What do you think, is our real wedding board better than the original? Did you make a real wedding board as well? Would you have changed anything?
You’ve inspired me to make my own! I will try to make one in the new year!
@Mrs. Penguin: And Im pretty darn sure its going to be 100 times better than mine. I loved your wedding Pengy… So if I would have to start all over again, I would hire your photog 
Flamingo, your wedding is total wedding porn! I love it. I’d even call it inspirational. he he.
Your wedding was beautiful!! I’m planning on a 1940’s-vintage-glam type thing - so I really enjoyed your planning. 
I agree about your wedding being wedding porn! I love it. It is in the best wedding category for me!
@The Pissed Off Bride: You have no idea how giddy I am right now. In the best wedding category… wow, I never thought my wedding was that worthy. Thanks!
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I am wiping the drool as I look at your boards! I love how you included the chandelier as a graphic over the images.
Did you use the black chandeliers? Where did you buy them? I’m trying to find some for my wedding.
@Amber: Sorry about the delay, but the chandliers are vectos (illustrations) that I used in my invites.
Using internet is simple as hell. But I can tell y ou right now, it can be very hard, if you are the first time user.
So, first thing I suggest - open the Explorer, and type in the address you like.
You’ll get there really fast, it depends on your connection speed.
Good luck.
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Mrs. Flamingo, Montreal, Canada Age and Occupation: 25, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Nursing Student Engagement Date: December 2004 Wedding Date: June 21, 2008 Venue: Imperia Hotel (modern chic hotel) About Me: I am a passionate designer who loves anything pretty. I heart all paper products (eco-friendly of course). My passion revolves around anything considered glamour; vintage and modern. In my free time, I love reading Martha mags, designing jewelry and making a pit-stop at Starbucks for a chai latte. I'm also a chocoholic at heart and my family drools over my homemade truffles.
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