shipwreck elopement

Shipwreck themed wedding inspiration board

Just because you’ve decided to elope doesn’t mean you can’t do it with some seriously gorgeous style. A shipwreck themed elopement might be just the right thing if you and your honey are jetting off to a tropical island instead of holding a big affair closer to home. And I’m not talking about tragic Titanic-like [...]

sea glass (reader request)

Sea glass wedding inspiration

This sea glass wedding inspiration board was created for Kawehi and Michael who are getting married here in Hawaii. These two love birds are tying the knot in gorgeous Hana on Maui where they will have a beach ceremony and their reception will be held in a traditional thatched Hawaiian hale. Kawehi wrote and said [...]

breezy beachy coral

coral wedding

I’m loving the slightly retro California beach house vibe of this breezy coral wedding inspiration board. Light blue, mint, green, and gold are the perfect compliments to this super popular wedding color. There are two details in this inspiration board that are outstanding: one is the ceramic coral-colored ring… yep, that’s ring not a bowl, [...]

rhubarb beach

beach wedding inspiration

When you decide to get married somewhere that is naturally gorgeous it is always a good idea to let the colors of the surroundings dictate the palette of your wedding. Garish, clashing hues just won’t do. This neutral beach themed wedding inspiration board is just the ticket. The gorgeous flowers (and especially those poppies!) pull [...]

trendy beach reception ideas

trendy beach reception / photographed by Justin Lee

Prepare yourself for gorgeous. This modern (yet retro) sophisticated pop art inspired beach wedding reception styled shoot is all that and more. It’s perfect for the California girl at heart who wants something more than surfboards and sand at her beach wedding. What I’m loving most about this shoot, styled by Alchemy Events & Invitations [...]

vintage tropics

vintage tropical inspiration board

I’m loving the vintage 1920s topical vibe in this wedding inspiration board – it’s proof that Hawaii weddings don’t have to be your usual barefoot, sand between the toes type of deal. Combine glamorous elements like touches of gold with natural textures, tones, and island motifs for a stunning ‘Downton Abbey meets vintage island style’ [...]

tiki themed wedding

tiki themed wedding inspiration

Living in Hawaii I certainly see my fair share of tiki themed parties, restaurants, bars, and weddings, but despite seeing it all over the place I can’t get enough of it. A tiki themed wedding is fun, laid-back, vibrant, and if you do it right (like in this wedding inspiration board) it can also have [...]

sunset

beach wedding inspiration board with warm sunset colors

If there is one thing (aside from rainbows) that we get a lot of out here in Hawaii it’s beautiful, jaw-dropping sunsets. The colors of a recent sunset that I watched off of my lanai the other evening (and sadly failed to photograph) inspired this wedding inspiration board. The warm pinks, peaches, and soft yellows [...]

palm beach chic

coral and seafoam wedding colors - perfect for a palm springs wedding

Palm Beach is known for combining a sophisticated glamour with a chic laid-back style and what’s not to love about that? To get this look and vibe combine the coral, aqua,and fresh green colors in this wedding inspiration board with clean crisp whites and natural textures and tones. Mix offbeat tablescape elements like grasses, corals, [...]

nectarine

nectarine orange and aqua blue wedding

One of my favorite details in this orange and aqua inspiration board is the picture of Rovinj in Croatia. Most couples, when they think of destination wedding in Europe, imagine themselves in popular spots like Italy or France but off-beat locations can make for an even more memorable and exciting time. Croatia is a wonderful [...]

seaside cottage

white seaside wedding

You don’t have to run off to an exotic location to hold a beautiful seaside wedding, any coast will do! Keep it intimate and simple by allowing the natural beauty of your location to shine through. Choose whites, linens, and ivories as your color palette and don’t get too kitschy with your decor, keep the [...]

maine lobsters

maine lobster wedding

If you’re on the east coast and planning a late summer or fall wedding you can’t go wrong with a Maine lobster and nautical themed wedding. Aside from all the details in the Maine lobster inspiration board, you’ll also want to think about incorporating some of the following ideas into your wedding: short, lacy dress… [...]