Northern Girl, Southern Wedding

NGSW on Pinterest

Pinterest. It's been blogged and tweeted ad nauseum but that's because it's so freaking useful. Especially for those who are bringing a vision to life -- whether you are planning a party, redecorating your home, or strategizing about your new fall wardrobe. 

For more snippets of inspiration check out what I'm pinning here. I find it a nice complement to this blog as it allows me to capture ideas in almost a "pre-" phase before they become true ideas, fully gelled.

Catbird NYC Rings

 
 

I stumbled into this little shop a couple of years ago with a friend of mine and now it is a staple anytime I'm over the river in Brooklyn. I love this ring as a non-traditional engagement ring... anniversary ring... really for any ring-worthy occasion! See more here.

 

I'm a Fan of the Bangles

I've become quite enamored with Kate Spade's jewelry offerings. She has styles that are perfect bold additions for any classic wedding dress; but also lighter pieces that would be great for your next vacation. 

The beach scene in the piece above warms my heart. Find it here.

As The Board Evolves...

I've been a little nervous. I'd gone away from my mood and inspiration boards for awhile just kind of picking and plucking different things that I liked from all over the web. Things I was drawn to. Things that might feel inspired by and fit nicely with "the dress".

I then sat for a couple of weeks thinking about nothing much wedding related (which was a nice break).

This week we got our proofs for the save-the-dates and I thought it probably a good time to reassess...see if the things I'm drawn to are actually drawn to each other. And I think, in fact, they are.

Inspiration sources: Matthew Christopher 'Imagine' dress, J. Crew shoes, jewelry, and bridesmaid gown; etsy crafts -- doily clutch and hand-drawn post card; save the dates by Lucky-Luxe Couture Correspondence; miscellaneous photography Eleise Theuer.

(Updated 11.29.09)

Peonies & Feathers

Playing With Colors: Black, Gold & Pink

 

I was inspired by an amazing wedding posted on 100 Layer Cake -- a couple got married at the Gramercy Park Hotel which is actually not too far from where we live. It didn't try to be overly one look or another, it was just elegant and beautiful and not stuck in any one era -- perfectly classic. 

I was wondering what this event at the Cavalier might look like if it pulled back a little bit from eclectic whimsy. The results are above and I have to say, kind of liking this, too.

INSPIRATION:

BRIDE & BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Priscilla of Boston Vineyard and Melissa Sweet collections

SHOES: J. Crew, Bergdorf Shoe Dept.

INVITATION: Lucky-Luxe Couture Correspondence

JEWELRY: Anthropologie

MISC: The Inspired Bride

Necklace Statement

Pretty necklaces from anthropologie inspire me toward a more simple dress, if only so that I can wear one them. So fabulous!