Inspiration Board: Isle to Aisle

I'm working with a Washington, D.C. couple planning an early-September wedding who've chosen to incorporate island flair and culture into the design of their event. My staff and I have been having so much fun brainstorming and compiling ideas, thus this couple has become our Isle to Aisle bride and groom. So far, we're having visions of bright pink, purple and orange hues ... steel drummers and African percussionists ... frozen specialty drinks & rum punch ... hanging paper lanterns ... crackling fire pits encircled by plush pillows ... walls drenched in color ... message-in-a-bottle escort cards ... hints of black for "POP." Oh the possibilities!

Here's my first inspiration board for this couple's nuptials.

ISLE TO AISLE

Credits (top, left to right): Mermaid Style Wedding Gown - Henry Roth; Black-dress Bridesmaid holding bouquet (photo courtesy of TheKnot); Outdoor Courtyard Ceremony Set - Dolce Basking Ridge; Multi-colored Paper Lantern Clusters (photo courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens); Sparkling Sangria; Summer Bloom Table Setting - Evantine Design; 3-Tier Wedding Cake - Desserts of Distinction; Message-in-a-Bottle Escort Cards - Martha Stewart Weddings; Black Pintuck Table Setting - Mac's Flowers; African Performers - Nouvel Expose' African Dance Troupe; Orange Mosaic Hurricane (photo courtesy of The Studio Photographers); Orange & Pink lit ballroom (photo courtesy of Kreative Touch Photography); Vanda Orchid, Cockscom, Calla Lily and Rose bouquet - Natalie Galasso Designs; Sugar Bar (photo courtesy of Party Favorites Blog)

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By Rashana Anderson
Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY

Comments

chadp23 said…

Oh Oh Oh mw - this looks like it's going down isle Style - since my wife
is from the Caribbean (Born and raised in Trinidad) she would really love this. I can't wait.

January 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

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