Birthday Palette | Cupcakes, Candles + Confetti

Hello, there friends. And happy Thursday to you. Today is an exciting day for me because it just so happens to be my birthday! And so I just wanted to pop in to share a little birthday inspiration. This party palette is all about bringing together a festive and fun vibe with a healthy dose of sprinkles and confetti. Because I don't know about you, but nothing says 'party' to me more than deliciously frosted cupcakes. Add some super cute pinwheel toppers or some pretty candles like these and you're sure to have a party that's full of fun!

{confetti | anika london photography via carter and cook event co, birthday candles | martha stewart, cupcakes | carnetparisiens, ice cream + macarons | martha stewart, party poms | brides}

What am I doing for my birthday you ask? Goodness, I'm not sure? But I'm being told there's lots of surprises in store! Perhaps there will be a cupcake in my near future! Mmmm. Frosting is my favorite! So while I'm off celebrating another year, tell me what your favorite party palettes are? I want to hear about them? Oh, and tell me what your favorite thing to do is on your birthday?

{Pin it to Win it Giveaway}: Bows 'N Ties

When it comes to dressing your bridal party, I can't stress how important it is for your groomsmen to coordinate with your bridesmaids. And while this task might seem pretty easy on the surface, I'm here to tell you that back when I was getting married... I actually found it pretty tough to find the perfect ties for my groomsmen! Still on the hunt for the perfect ties? Please tell me that you've heard of my friends over at Bows 'N Ties?

With an impressive collection of over 3000 ties, Bows 'N Ties prides itself on offering ties to match virtually any color palette! That's because Bows 'N Ties actually compared hundreds of fabric swatches from designers like J.Crew, Alfred Angelo, Bill Levkoff and even David's Bridal. Making it a snap for you to coordinate your wedding ties with your bridesmaid dresses! 

Want a chance to win ties for all of your groomsmen? Well, you're in luck because they're actually giving away a $250 gift card to one lucky Perfect Palette reader! See details below.

To show you how easy it is to match up your bridesmaid dresses from any designer, I selected a few of my favorite dresses. This strapless cocktail length dress by Alfred Sung coordinated so well with so many of the ties in the Bows N' Ties collection! I seriously wish I could have shown you more! From solids to stripes and everything in between, finding a tie that fits the look you're going for has never been easier!

The above dress is from The Dessy Group. You can find out more about this cocktail dress by clicking here. And below, I've selected a strapless cocktail dress with pleated skirt and pockets by Alfred Sung. As you can you see, the ties from Bows 'N Ties are so stylish and so easy to match up! The striped ties are my personal favorites!

Want to win ties for your groomsmen? Well, get excited because today is your lucky day! 

{The prize}: $250 gift certificate to be used at Bows 'N Ties!

To enter, simply 'pin' one of the images above on Pinterest! 

Once you've pinned, be sure to hop on over to Bows 'N Ties to find which ties you think you might select if you're chosen the winner! Once you've found some favorites, please come back to this post and leave us a comment.

In your comment, please let us know that you've pinned one of the images above and don't forget to leave us a description of the ties you love most! (please include your email address).

Giveaway ends Saturday, May 25th so don't miss your chance to win!

{Giveaway}: Winners Announced!

 

Hi and Happy Monday! Just popping in to make a couple of announcements. We recently hosted giveaways for both Minted and The Wedding Outlet. And we're excited to announce the winners! So without further ado, the winner of the Minted giveaway is Erika Crosby! Congrats, Erika!

And for The Wedding Outlet we chose Meredith Hill. Congrats, Meredith! Oh, and be sure to stay tuned because we're hosting a really fabulous giveaway tomorrow! *Have a product and/or service that you'd like to introduce to the readers here on The Perfect Palette? Email Chrissy for rates at chrissy@theperfectpalette.com.

Color Story | Berry Loves Burlap

Hi friends! So today my color obsession continues with this pretty little palette. I don't know about you, but for my entire life I've been drawn to berry infused hues like fuchsia and fig. They're warm, they're beautiful and they're the kind of colors that add romance to any look. Want to know which colors they look best with? Warm neutrals are the way to go! And because I'm a huge fan of handmade, why not throw a little burlap into the mix? 

{newlyweds in love | brooke schultz photography, floral design by calie rose via style me pretty, painted mason jars | theshabbychicwedding, wedding cake | arina b. photography, cake by sweet lydia's, via glamour and grace, love banner | mirtilloshop, fuchsia ribbon | cottagecraftsonline, roses burlap pouch | junberrystitches}

Burlap and twine really do have a way of adding such a charming feel. Wouldn't you agree? Also I just love how this is taking on a very elegant feel as well. Who says you can't have a elegant and handmade affair? So what do you think? Does this warm and inviting palette capture your heart the way it does mine? I hope this adds a pinch of pretty to your day! 

Party Palette | Aqua, Sea Foam, Blue + Mint

Hello, loves! And happy mid-week to you! I'm not sure what it is, but here lately I've found myself completely in love with shades of blue and green. Maybe it's the fact that I've just returned from a week away at the beach? Or maybe it's simply the calming nature that I'm drawn to? Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure... I definitely can't get enough of these calming hues.

{floral clip | serenitycrystal, colored pencils | the colorful living project, vintage inspired statement bracelet | jewelsalem, teacups | sweetberryme}

Because what's not to love? Also I really like how this palette easily incorporates the softness of sea foam and mint and yet, still makes room for a good dose of punchy color. Like that vibrant aqua! It's this balance between softness and brightness that really captures my attention. So what do you think? Might you consider this palette for your upcoming wedding, party or project? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

{Sponsored Post}: Weddingstar!

When it comes to styling your wedding, have you ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of taking your wedding ideas and turning them into a reality? It's okay, you're not alone! I honestly can't tell you how many brides have contacted me over the years with those same fears! But not to fret! Because my friends over at Weddingstar are here to help! With over 3000 designer wedding accessories, Weddingstar boasts a gorgeous collection that makes it super easy to bring those wedding dreams of yours to life!

Recently having introduced two new bride friendly ways to shop, Weddingstar is excited to bring you 'Style Lookbooks' and their new 'Shop By Color' feature. What's a Lookbook you ask? Imagine a creative and inspirational online magazine that allows you to explore and shop complete wedding looks! Sounds pretty amazing, right? And now that you can shop by color, finding the perfect accessories for your wedding just became that much easier!

The latest edition to the lookbook series is the fifth addition, entitled 'Parisian Love Letter'.  The 'Parisian Love Letter' collection takes readers on a mini vacation through the opulence of the streets of Paris. Centering around the beauty of the “Parisian Love Letter Stationery Collection,'' just one look and you'll see that it's all about romance!

Classy tones of black and white dominate throughout as an air of elegant sophistication infuses with utter romance. What really stands out to me is the attention to detail.  Plus it just goes to show how the smallest touches can come together to create the perfect wedding design.

Looking for a way to add a special touch? Why not consider incorporating gems and jewels throughout your wedding day to add a little sparkle and shine? From the ceremony to the reception, opulence abounds from every shimmer. Also creating the majestic feeling of Paris are the many candle lit scenes. With the “Parisian Love Letter Unity Candle,” tea lights and tapers aglow, the soft lighting evokes the romanticism of Paris in every shot. 

This lookbook also features many vintage-inspired details. The old world love letter felt throughout and there are even subtle nods to days gone by. But I'm also seeing some modern touches too! Personally, I'm loving those little acrylic phantom chairs and those creative floral accents! Love what you're seeing? Well, what are you waiting for? Hustle on over to Weddingstar and start exploring and shopping their beautiful Lookbooks! And go fast because they're offering a 15% discount when you use the code: MAYBRIDE15 at checkout! Offer expires May 31st, 2013.

Color Story | Peach Loves Green

Hi everyone! And happy Monday! Guess what guys? I'm back from the beach. And although I really, really hated to leave, I have to say that I'm definitely happy to be back. I missed you guys! But I hope you stopped in while I was gone! A big thanks goes out to all my sweet blogger friends who were lovely enough to share some of their color palette favorites while I was away. Chandra, Kate, Emma, Sara and Chris, you girls are the best! I really love the color palettes you all came up with and I'm definitely feeling inspired! 

{wedding cake | photo by charlie and juliet, cake by sugar flower cake shop, from the minted brunch via thesweetestoccasion,  mason jars | photo by lola elise via grey likes weddings, peach dresses | joshua kane photography, merci card | akimbodesign, centerpiece and table | photo by jessica lorren organic photography, design + styling by everylastdetail and glamour and grace, floral design by the naked florist via every last detail}

That's the thing about taking vacations. I don't know about you, but I always come back feeling newly inspired, and re-energized. Speaking of inspiration, today's color palette is all about capturing a light and airy feel with subtle pops of punchy color. I find peach and green to be romantic and fresh and just bursting with feel good vibes. What do you think? Are you liking the way these colors work together? 

Guest Blogger | Postcards + Pretties | Aqua + Emerald

Greetings Perfect Palette readers! I'm Chris from Postcards & Pretties and I'm so excited to guest post while Chrissy is away on vacation. It's quite an honor to be here, so thank you for the invite. I'm quite obsessed with color and inspiration boards (as is Chrissy) and for today's inspiration board I choose a monochromatic palette of aqua and emerald. This board has me dreaming of a sweet garden wedding filled with sweetly scented blooms and casual details.

{colors} emerald, aqua and white

{photos} bottles, chair, place setting {real simple} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} zooey deschanel {through the looking glass} boutonnieres {martha stewart weddings} green house {chelsea fuss} centerpiece {martha stewart weddings} book {jose villa}