Inspiration Board: Chocolate Twist

It's still Spring and in no way am I attempting to hasten the year, but our upcoming holiday season is going to be filled with weddings! I'm working with a couple planning an early November wedding who've chosen to design their event from the foundation of "chocolate" (one of the most elegant staples of wedding color palettes). To complement the deep browns and golds of their color scheme, the bride and groom may elect to infuse Burnt Sienna and perhaps a hint of Merlot. Here's my first inspiration board for this couple's nuptials.

CHOCOLATE TWIST

Credits (top, left to right): Flower/Twig/Branch Centerpieces atop Chocolate Linens; Staircase Wrapped Fountain at The Venetian, Garfield NJ (photo courtesy of Stephen Tackeff Photography); Monogram Glass Transfer - Wonderful Graffiti; Seated Bride w/ Chignon & Crystal Hairpins; Gourmet Caramel Apple Favors - Mrs. Prindables Handmade Confections;Photo Booth Rental (photo courtesy of Best Wedding NJ; "Grace" Ribbon Adorned Multi-layer Invitation by Jean M; Autumn Palette Floral Centerpiece (photo courtesy of LaCour Photography); Autumn Splendor Wedding Pen Set - Impressions Are Everything; Crystal Monogram Topped 4-tier Wedding Cake (photo courtesy of LaCour Photography); Candlelit Staircase (photo courtesy of Flickr); Hand painted Monogrammed Aisle Runner - Artistic Aisles; Custom Gobo Dance floor Lighting; Twig Votive Holders - Beau Coup

(NOTE: The photos from LaCour Photography happen to be from a wedding I am very familiar with. The bride and I were among a small group of women who planned their weddings together, on the Internet, nearly corresponding each and every day. And her special day was SPECTACULAR! Even 5 years later, we still keep in close contact. One of our nearest and dearest celebrated a baby shower just yesterday, which we attended and enjoyed wishing her all the best with her baby-boy-due-in-June.)

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