Style Board: Watercolour Dreams

There is so much creativity that you can showcase with this theme. Create small watercolour paintings of splatters or streaks, keeping things geometric helps to ground the kaleidoscope of colours. Arranging flowers in vases according to their colors resemble a paint palette and creates greater impact. I love the idea of illustrating the gown and bouquet, it's a great keepsake that makes wonderful decor in a new home.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Belle & Chic, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Camille Styles, 100 Layer Cake

Style Board: Cherry Blossom Joy

Delicate and graceful, the cherry blossom holds great symbolism in Japanese and Chinese culture. To truly capture the essence of the cherry blossom, simplicity is the key. Pastel pink and white are the predominant colors to consider, dusty pink will add some dimension to the palette, and touches of gold to add just a little sparkle. Think of gold-rimmed white tableware and cherry blossom inspired stationery. For that unforgettable gift to present to your guests, pack a small assortment of traditional Japanese sweets and snacks into a box, and wrap it up with patterned fabric using the furoshiki technique.

Photo credit: (clockwise from top left): Design Chic, Once Wed, Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Magnolia Rouge, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings

Style Board: Lavender Pistachio Cream

Warm days beckon for refreshing colours to cool us down. A soft pastel mix of lavender and pistachio provides reprieve from the glare and heat of the sun. Keep the background simple with whites and cream, then splash out the colours on the centerpieces, table linens and food. With such a calming palette, you'll be chilling and enjoying great company under the warm summer sun.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Ruffled, Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ruffled, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, 100 Layer Cake

Style Board: Oriental Splendor

What can be more befitting as a focal point for an Oriental themed celebration than a peony? It is known as the flower of riches and honor. A greatly loved bloom in Chinese history, the peony symbolizes romance and happy marriage. I love its dramatic silhouette and beautiful shades of pink and red. I love an intricate peony motif printed on invites, napkins and favor boxes. Throw in some quintessential elements of Chinese culture: earthen teapots for serving fragrant Chinese tea, wooden chopsticks for favors, and clusters of paper lanterns to create a visual spectacle. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): The Knot , Chinoiserie Chic, Crane & Co. , The Knot , Party Ideas by a Pro , Pinterest 

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Style Board: A 60s Dinner Party

A brunch reception after your ceremony is a great way to start a day of celebrations, a fun yet intimate gathering of the closest family and friends. And what better way to cap the day with an evening of glitz and glamour, a dinner party ... mad men style. Take a look.

Photo credit: (1st row) Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, (2nd row) Wedding Chicks, Brides, (3rd row) Style Me Pretty, Brides, Brides, (4th row) 100 Layer Cake 

Style Board: Swing with the Sixties

The swinging 60s! Saying it out just makes me want to hit the jukebox and dance to a tune. Think of the local diner, ladies in pretty frocks with the perfectly groomed hair, men in the rolled up sleeved shirts and their well slicked hair, hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausages finished with frothy glass of milkshake. A wonderful brunch reception after your ceremony.

Photo credit: 

(1st row, left to right) Table setup via The Pretty Blog, Red shoe & Jukebox via The Pretty Blog

(2nd row, left to right) Milkshake maker via Hostess with the Mostess, Dessert table via Mercury Jane Designs, Table setup via Green Wedding Shoes 

(3rd row, left to right) Vintage car via Style Me Pretty, Typewriter and guest card holder via Mercury Jane Designs, Photo booth via Hostess with the Mostess 

(4th row, left to right) Bridal party with vintage luggages via Ruffled, Table centerpiece via Ruffled