Inspiration Board: Lovely Lilac & Gray
categories: bridal shower ideas, get inspired, guest blog
Hi! I’m Rebecca Goering, author of Tastefully Entertaining, a blog providing ideas and inspiration for planning memorable events. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to guest post for HWTM today!
I’ve been extremely intrigued by the color gray lately. It’s sophisticated, chic and compliments so many other colors – orange, green, white, blue, pink and lilac (just to name a few). Today I’ve chosen a palette of gray and lilac for an elegant evening bridal shower. Though bridal showers often occur in the afternoon why not host an nighttime gathering and take advantage of the glimmer of candlelight and the energy of evening.
Pictured above:
• Lovely table setting and room décor featuring gray linens, a chocolate table runner, square white plates, white candles and a lilac floral centerpiece
• This gray Adrianna Papell dress is perfect for the bride-to-be
• Mini cupcakes covered with white icing and flavored sugars for a unique sweet ending
• Lilac celery glasses are great for floral arrangements, candies or serving desserts
Pictured above:
• lavender satin heels by Glamour Original, accented with purple stone and pearl brooches. [via theknot.com - must be logged into their site to access the original page]
• Try this grape spritzer for a color-coordinated cocktail
• Letterpress invitation with a lilac antique lace design and grey text by Dauphine Press
• Lilac, purple and grey favors adorned with an intricate ribbon in a contrasting shade [via Elizabeth Anne Designs]
• Add some ambiance with votive candles in glass globes reminiscent of vintage candy canisters [via Elizabeth Anne Designs]
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Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration, Rebecca! Be sure to check out Tastefully Entertaining for more great mood boards like this!
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this is absolutely lovely!
Nov 6, 2008 at 7:48 am -
I absolutely love the Grey/Lilac combo!
We had the chance to be guest bloggers as well and we also blogged about this very chic color combo!
Please check it out for additional inspiration boards!
http://yaraevents.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-were-featured.html
Nov 6, 2008 at 9:07 am -
Dauphine Press has an incredible wedding invitation selection, and their paper and design quality are outstanding. They are one of the first books I show to brides who are looking for letterpress wedding invitations. http://www.leapfrogpaper.com
Nov 6, 2008 at 9:34 am -
Both the table centerpiece and those mini cupcakes look absolutely DIVINE! Great post!
Nov 6, 2008 at 10:39 am -
Must. Have. Shoes.
Nov 6, 2008 at 11:58 am
Where can I get them?! -
Your link to the purple shoes doesn’t work. The link to the dress only went to the store’s main page, not the dress.
Nov 6, 2008 at 12:06 pm -
Thanks for the heads up, Barbara – I just modified the text for the shoes to reflect the info on theknot.com’s detail page… turns out you can’t actually see the page unless you’re logged into their site!
Liz – looks like the bride took a pair of satin heels and added the purple stone & pearl brooches herself!
Nov 6, 2008 at 12:28 pm -
That combination is fabulous! And I’m with Liz — those shoes are simply to die for lovely!
Nov 6, 2008 at 4:11 pm -
Just gorgeous!!
Nov 7, 2008 at 9:46 am -
This color combo is so pretty! I’ve actually seen a lot of purple out for holiday this year – maybe I’ll do something like this for our New Year’s party since I don’t have any wedding parties coming up!
Nov 7, 2008 at 10:39 am -
This board is great! Love the color combination – of course Rebecca always has some of the most lovely entertaining inspiration!
Nov 7, 2008 at 7:34 pm -
I adore this color palette! That cupcake looks so delicious!
Nov 10, 2008 at 9:57 pm -
i was so excited to see this palette, it’s actually the one i chose for my home office. i know it has nothing to do with a shower, but the elegance and serenity is exactly what i’m trying to bring to my chaotic room! lovely ideas!!!
…purple for christmas… i LOVE it!!!
Nov 12, 2008 at 11:09 am -
Hello. It is test.
Nov 18, 2008 at 7:53 pm -
This is a very nice combination of colors I agree with Andrea, it is serene. Those mini cupcakes look great and the tablescape is simply serene.
Jan 15, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Great job! -
The link for the grape spritzer is not working… Does anybody know where I can find it? This will go perfect with my sister’s birthday party theme this weekend!! THANKS!!
Jan 29, 2009 at 11:08 am -
Has ANYONE been able to find those shoes online? The bride got them from a store in LA called Shoe-nami, but they don’t have a website.
Apr 9, 2009 at 6:55 am -
i want these shoes for my wedding and caant find them online help!!!!!
May 14, 2009 at 11:49 pm
