25 Days of Christmas, Day 2: Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire

{Chocolate, Evergreen & Ivory}

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.... Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos. It's December 2nd- Day 2 in our countdown to Christmas! And yes, I'm singing Christmas songs! Can you tell that I'm already really in the Christmas spirit? Our tree is up, our decorations are out & we're already starting the holiday celebrations at our house! Winter is such a cozy time, wouldn't you agree? It's a time to snuggle up by the fireplace, drink hot cocoa & celebrate the blessings in your life. For this board, I imagined a quaint & charming ceremony right in front of the fireplace. A small gathering of friends & family during the holidays. What better way to get married at home, than to do it during the holidays? Bridesmaids looked stunning in chocolate brown gowns & jewelry to match. While bouquets & centerpieces were designed to incorporate pheasant feathers. In lieu of a tradional wedding cake, the couple had a beautiful display of all kinds of Christmas cookies & delightful after dinner drinks. Each guest went home with a beautiful gold ornament & a heartfelt thank you from the bride and groom.

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top row: hairstyle, Christmas tree, newlyweds, fireplace,
middle row: tree, xmas tree, peace, earrings, croquet,
bottom row: bouquet, bridal party, cookies, cowl.

Details We ♥


Sugar Cookies


Warm & Cozy Fireplace

25 Days of Christmas, Day 1: Blue, Blue, Blue, Christmas

{Slate Blue, Ice Blue, Silver & White}

Can you believe it's officially December? It's officially time to start celebrating all things Winter! I know I sort of jumped the gun with all of the holiday inspiration boards- but what can I say? I just love the holidays! For me, Winter is a time to start bundling up in layers, and cuddling up with loved ones! It's a time of celebration & tradition. And its a time of reflection & giving thanks. But I have to admit that one of the most exciting parts of Winter is all of the colors! So in order to properly celebrate the season here on The Perfect Palette, I'm happy to share with you that I'm going to continue with the holiday wedding inspiration all throughout the month of December. A series Id like to call "The 25 days of Christmas"....Each day of December I'll be dishing up holiday inspiration in all kinds of color palettes. Here we have a beautiful palette that includes white, shades of blue & silver. Some of my favorite images include the newlyweds making snow angels, the gorgeous Wintery chapel & those beautiful handmade stockings. If I were a Winter bride, I would definitely consider this pretty palette.

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top row: ring pillow, chapel, hairstyle, ornament,
middle row: coasters, notebook, snow angels, candy, invite,
bottom row: stocking, bridal party, cocktails, bridesmaids.

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Stocking

Beautiful Hairstyle

Blue Ornament

Winter Chapel

Merry Little Christmas: A Palette of Red & White

{Candy Apple Red & Snow White}

With only 1 day until December, I was inspired to create this red & white inspiration board. I think it feels perfect for a holiday wedding. I especially love the candy cane inspired bridesmaids dresses & the light-hearted feel that this board seems to have. Want to add a pop of color to your attire, try on a pair of red heels & step into the holidays with style! And what goes together with a pair of red heels? A beautiful red clutch of course. This holiday palette is brought to life with all kinds of beautiful details. A little red barn, blanketed in snow makes for a cozy spot to say 'I do', while evergreen-filled window boxes make it even cozier. A red snowflake motif was incorporated on everything from save the dates to programs, while the calligraphy of Laura Hooper made invitations feel special & unique. As a thank you to their guests, the bride & groom gave candy apples packaged in paper bags. Beautiful red labels, by Betsywhite Stationery Boutique were use to give the favors a pop of color. For a special treat, the couple set up a cherry soda display. The old time feel of the bottles added such a sweet sentiment.

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top row: attire, newlyweds, window boxes, lipstick,
middle row: apples, calligraphy, newlyweds, clutch, favors,
bottom row: red heels, soda bar, flake motif, striped dresses.

Details We ♥

Thank You Labels by Betsy White

Candy Cane Inspired Bridesmaid Attire

Red Clutch

Evergreen Garland & Snow. A Palette of Green & Ivory.

{Garland & Snow}

To me, this beautiful, mossy green color is the prettiest shade for a Winter wedding. Combine shades of ivory and white, while layering this palette with cozy textures, & you've got the makings of a perfect Winter wedding. For this bride, I imagined a holiday theme. Evergreen branches hung with ivory & white ornaments served as a beautiful focal point in the reception space while garland was strung throughout the space. A fireplace held stockings hung with care while a fire served up both ambiance & warmth. Bridesmaids wore gorgeous sage colored dresses all with unique necklines. This subtle difference made each lady look unique & stylish. Ladies also carried cream satin clutches with gold accents. Dendrobium orchids gave bouquets a special look while centerpieces were designed to coordinate. In lieu of the traditional wedding cake, souffles were served on specialty china. As a special touch, heart shaped sugar cookies piled on a generous serving platter made for a perfect late-night snack. Each guest received ornaments as favors. Wrapped in green paper and satin ribbons, the ornaments were engraved with the date & a special thank you.

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top row: tree, bridesmaids, bouquet, bridal gown,
middle row: garland, cookies, present, plate, ornament,
bottom row: soufflees, clutch, stockings, hair piece.

Details We ♥
Charming Dress

Stockings Hung with Care

Gorgeous Bridesmaids Dresses