I am not normally one to pair black and pink together, but I was particularly inspired by this photo from Petrina Tinslay. Instead of limiting this colour palette to fuchsia and black, I added in pinks of all shades to soften the bright colour and mix it up a little.

Adding the mishmash of pinks with the one neutral (in this case black) can give you a really beautiful look – instead of limiting yourself to one block colour your can throw in graduating shades – each piece will still come together, but it’s a lot more inviting!

Black is always incredibly dramatic- I envisage plenty of cocktails under chandeliers at this wedding! Choose black glassware and dramatic black ballgowns to soften the femininity of the pink.

Photo by Petrina Tinslay, floral arrangement from Brides, headpiece from Twigs & Honey, Chandelier from The Vintage Laundress via sfgirlbybay, invitations from Martha Stewart Weddings, shoes & socks from Martha Stewart Weddings, envelopes from A Lovely Morning, cake pops from Amy Atlas, cocktails from Martha Stewart Weddings

Lauren requested a cream, chocolate and pink inspiration board for her sister’s beach wedding. Although Lauren’s sister is using dusty pink bridesmaids dresses (and I chose chocolate for this board) I think either combination can work. The chocolate and pink take on a rustic glamour feel when paired with the neutrals of the seaside and the soft taupe and creams bring back the romance of the seaside.

Headpiece from Twigs & Honey photographed by Elizabeth Messina, Jenny Yoo bridesmaids gowns from Brides, truffles from Martha Stewart Weddings, flowers from Dreamy Whites via The Sweetest Occasion, table setting from Brides, calligraphy by Tara Jones, chocolate cakes from Martha Stewart Weddings, beach wedding photo by Jonathan Wherrett

Today’s board is a request from a little while ago- a colour palette of chocolate brown, grey, pale blue & cream. I took an urban edge to this board, inspired by the picture of Keira Knightley and then added a feminine touch.

Keira Knightley photo from Fashion Bride , flowers from Saipua, cards from Martha Stewart Weddings, quail eggs from wallflour, chocolate cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, Antoinette Save The Date from Ruby & Willow, White cupcakes by Kylie Lambert of Le Cupcake via Flickr flower from Rebecca Thuss, cigars from The Fairmount Bride, table setting from Brides.

Red heart Macarons from Williams Sonoma, Photo by EyeSpy Photography via Snippet & Ink, Photo by Stacy Kane, card from  dazeychic on Etsy, Bouquet from Brides, cake from Martha Stewart, red drink from Elizabeth Anne Designs.

My favourite way to spend Valentine’s Day is a picnic overlooking the water. I love the sun beaming down, the dappled light of the trees and the sweet smell of the sea breeze. I thought such a day of love deserved a special Sunday inspiration board!

I seem to be on a red kick lately with boards (requested boards coming soon!) but it seemed only fitting for this fun, picnic wedding! With plenty of sweet Valentine Day treats and quirky little details, I’d rather like to attend this wedding as a guest myself!

Happy Valentine’s Day!