I love the traditional fall wedding colors of chocolate brown, orange and golden yellow.  But some brides might want to spice it up a bit.  When you throw in a touch of lime green, this traditional color palette becomes modern and chic.  Just look at what that splash of green can do.

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• Give a favor that is beautiful both now and later.  Tiny burlap bundles are filled with ready-to-plant flower bulbs.  Display favors on a backdrop of bright moss.  Get the simple instructions to make your own here.
• Define your entrance by lining the aisle with these gorgeous pumpkin hanging bouquets by Martha Andrews.
• Make a first impression on your guest with hanging monograms on the ceremony doors.  Learn how to make your own here on Martha Stewart.
• Carry this breathtaking bouquet, a unique mix of textures and colors perfectly suited for the modern bride.
• Create a warm glow by placing these gorgeous lanterns all around your reception site.
• Treat your guests to a wedding cake that doubles as a work of art.  This stunning creation by I Dream of Cake is a perfect combination of fall colors and modern design.  Love it!

I hope this inspires some fall brides to include lime as an accent color.  If you’ve had a chocolate brown, orange and lime green wedding, or are in the midst of planning one, be sure to tell us about it!

Yet another brown inspiration board. Yes I know, I really should branch out a little! But for now you’ll just have to enjoy this spring inspired Chocolate Brown and Tiffany Blue montage.

I really love this flirty bridesmaid dress by Charsa. All of their dresses are so fun and modern. Be sure to check out their site for more fabulous options…

• Chocolate Brown and Tiffany Blue place cards & setting from My Expression
• Lexi knee-length strapless sweetheart dress by Charsa
• Chocolate Brown and Tiffany Blue monogram by Carrie Sellman
• Tiffany Blue reserved pew sign – photo by Marlin Munoz via Project Wedding
• Over sized white tulip bouquet – photo by Tamara Lackey Photography

I think this color combination just pops! I was searching for an inspiration board with this color scheme and there just isn’t much out there. So I put one together that I think is fun and flirty. Perfect for a spring or summer wedding. Hope you enjoy!

• Backyard bash with turquoise and peach lanterns. Photo via Fuzzynk.
• Adorable peach place setting. Photo via Fuzzynk.
• Signature turquoise cocktails. Photo via Perez Photography.
• Bridal portrait – love the turquoise necklace! Photo via Perez Photography.
• Chocolate brown bridesmaid dress from JCrew.
• Peach French tulip bouquet. Photo via Bride.net.

The Thanksgiving holiday seems to get shorter every year, as Black Friday mania pushes us into the Christmas shopping season. In an effort to give Thanksgiving its proper dues…

I’d like to take a moment to thank all of my loyal customers for their continued interest in my work, the many talented wedding professionals who inspire me daily, my family and friends for their love and support, and God for the amazing opportunities He has provided me.

One such talented wedding professional is San Francisco Bay Area floral designer, Nancy Liu Chin. Her exquisite work is modern, chic, elegant and always breathtaking. I’m ever so grateful that Nancy has shared a storyboard exclusively with us… feast your eyes on this!

This is a wedding we just did a month ago at the Ritz Carlton HMB. The colors were Kelly Green, Green Tea, Teak, Mung Beans, and White. The bride and groom are both avid travelers. They wanted a location that was picturesque. The room was done so that it didn’t look like a hotel ballroom. We draped the entire ballroom with a mocha bamboo soft fabric. The centerpieces were white with green accents. Those that were short sat on a riser made from horsetail and were filled with black river rocks. The invitation by Peculiar Pair Press was very unique and their motif includes these lovely clover like floral patterns. The place cards were attached to bamboo skewers and we “staked” them into a custom made tray filled with Mung Beans. The ceremony gazebo was draped in a Green Tea hue fabric. There were lanterns in the Gazebo as well as clustered over the dancefloor. Not pictured was the dessert bar which included 12 concoctions that were inspired by the bride and created by Ritz Carlton’s pastry chef. All in all, one of the most enjoyable weddings.

{Photography by Nancy Liu Chin and Lisa Leigh}

For more images from this fabulous event, be sure to check out Nancy’s blog. Thank you Nancy for sharing!