{Sponsored Post}: The Dessy Group - Most Loved Wedding Inspiration Board Contest!

Dessy + The Perfect Palette,

'Most L-O-V-E-D'
Wedding Inspiration Board Contest!

Today I'm excited to share with you that we're teaming up with the Dessy Group to host an exciting inspiration board contest! And what's even more exciting are the prizes! Up for grabs for five lucky winners is as follows! For the next five weeks, we'll be choosing one lucky winner who will receive a total of $200.00 in prizes! What do the prizes include?
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♥ The Prizes: The first prize that each winner will receive is the PANTONE WEDDING color guide valued at $35.00. Use your PANTONE WEDDING color guide as an aid to develop your unique color palette. Match your selected colors to your bridesmaid’s dresses, flower girl dresses, accessories, menswear, flowers, invitations and tabletop design.

-- In addition, each winner will receive, $60.00 worth of PANTONE swatch cards as well as $90.00 worth of fabric in your chosen colors! But it doesn't stop there, if that wasn't enough, Dessy is throwing in a quilted clutch worth $15.00! That's a total of $200.00 in prizes!

♥ How does the contest work? Here are the rules and all of the details! To participate simply go to the Dessy Group website and create your very own inspiration board using their interactive inspiration board building tool. It's SO EASY! To qualify, each board should include a minimum of 5 PANTONE colors, and at least one Dessy product.

♥ DON'T FORGET: Once you're all finished simply come back to The Perfect Palette and leave us a comment including a link to your published board, a brief explanation of the colors you chose, and the vision behind your inspiration board. Don't forget to also include your email address so that we can get a hold of you should win!

♥ SHARE IT!: Winners will need to be in the 'most loved' category in the Dessy Gallery. Therefore, participants who use the 'Share with Facebook' feature will have a higher likelihood of winning so be sure to share your board with your friends and family! So what are you waiting for? It's time to get creative and start building your very own inspiration board!

♥ Good luck to everyone! A winner will be chosen on Friday for the next 5 weeks. The first winner will be chosen Friday February 5th. Looking forward to seeing your ideas & all of your inspiration boards!

{A Spring Soiree}: Blending Aqua, Light Green & Antique Gold

{Aqua, Light Green & Antique Gold}

Sometimes I happen upon a color palette that just really makes me feel inspired! This palette of aqua, light green, and antique gold is exactly one of those palettes. There is something very soft about how these colors come together. It's light & airy, a tad feminine, and also incredibly romantic. I think this palette would look gorgeous for either a Summer or a Spring wedding. {continued...}

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{top row}: aqua getaway car, gorgeous bride, special trinkets, bridal portrait, {middle row}: green glassware, aqua teacup, table setting, votive, gold clutch, {bottom row}: vintage shoes, happy newlyweds, aqua wedding cake, pretty veil.

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Pretty, pretty bride!



Cake by Martha Stewart Weddings & Newlyweds!

Some of my favorite ideas in this board include the gorgeous cake design with it's intricate detailing as well as the fun and quirky getaway ride! So what do you think? Is this a palette you would consider? I think if I were to do it all over again, this would be a really fun palette to work with!

{Summer Love}: A Palette of Yellow & Slate Gray

{Yellow, Slate Gray & Gray}

Nothing says Summer like the color yellow. And while we still may be in the midst of the month of Winter, I have to admit that I'm looking forward to sunnier days! Summer weddings have to be on the top of my list of favorites! It's just such a carefree time. Summer brings back fond childhood memories for me. I remember running through the sprinklers at full speed, summer treats like ice cream and popsicles, and of course who could forget the fun I had with my neighborhood friends and our lucrative lemonade stand? For me, a Summer wedding is the perfect time to bring back that childhood fun! It's also a great time to use bright, vibrant color. For this palette, I chose the bright color of yellow & the subdued, ever-so-chic, color of slate gray. Some of my favorite ideas in this board include the fun and quirky bridal party attire, the gorgeous handmade clutches that I imagined would make for perfect bridesmaid gifts and of course the idea of setting up an old fashioned lemonade stand at the reception!

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top row: groomsmen attire, lovely invite, charming bouquet, fun centerpiece,
middle row: creative escort cards, unique necklace, lemonade, clutch, invite,
bottom row: newlyweds, save the date, sweet kisses, yellow wedding cake.

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Bridal Party Attire

Floral Printed Clutch


Newlyweds! ♥

So how are you feeling about Yellow? If you know me, then you know I L-O-V-E Yellow. But that's not to say that it's for everyone! Some people are just not yellow fans! But for those of you who are...rest assured you're not alone! There is something so fun about this palette. Any brides-to-be out there who are considering yellow? Do tell!

{Peacock Feathered Fairytale}: A Palette of Blues and Greens.

{Navy Blue, Blue, Lime Green, and Chartreuse}

This bright and cheery palette was inspired none other than the gorgeous colors you find in peacock feathers. But unlike so many feather themed weddings we're seeing nowadays I decided to keep this palette pretty much feather-free with the exception of the small feathers to be worn the bridesmaids hair. You see, I think sometimes it's easy for a bride to latch on to one theme and to go crazy with it. I'm sure you've seen the overly done themes I'm talking about! So many times you see brides going crazy with peacock feathers! They want them on their cakes, in their bouquets, in their centerpieces, tucked in a napkin! {continued...}

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top row: green necktie, navy blue bridal party attire, necklace, happy newlyweds, middle row: invitation, flower, white platter, modern swirl, cute cosmetic bags, bottom row: unique necklace, pin-striped suit, peacock feathers, bridal bouquet.

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Peacock Feather Accents & Newlyweds

After a while it's like okay enough with it! Sometimes too much is just, well too much. So this board was all about taking inspiration from an idea like a feather and using it to bring your wedding to life without overdoing it. Less really is more ladies! Wouldn't you agree? Because although I definitely think that there is something to be said about carrying a theme throughout your wedding, you don't want it to get to point where the theme is more the focus than the wedding itself! Just my two cents!

{Prettiness Obsessed}: Light Pink, Plum, Mauve & Fuchsia

{Light Pink, Plum, Mauve & Fuchsia}

Ultra-feminine and oh so chic, this lovely palette of pale pink, plum & fuchsia is one that really makes me happy. I absolutely love the idea of having the bridal party wear beautiful gowns woven with plum threads. Some of my favorite ideas in this board include the quirky neckties to be worn by the groomsmen as well as those gorgeous satin clutches to be worn by the bridesmaids. {continued...}

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top row: spring bouquets, bridal party attire, lovely earrings, pretty fascinator, middle row: necklace, clutches, earrings, whimsical poms, pink yummy cupcakes, bottom row: necklace, striped tie, lovely bridal party, signature drink.

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Striped Necktie + Pretty Hair Piece

This palette is all about pulling together accessories and special details. Sometimes it's the small things that really make a wedding come together beautifully. Perfect for a Spring or Summer wedding, this palette speaks to all things romantic.

{Defining Elegance}: A Palette of Antique Gold, Peach, Chocolate Brown & Ivory.

{Antique Gold, Peach, Chocolate Brown & Ivory}

So it's 2010! And just like everyone else, I'm making resolutions! One of my resolutions for the new year has to do with The Perfect Palette! Put simply, I want to challenge myself to think of new color palettes for you all. I have to say that I've really enjoyed having a place to share my color & wedding design ideas. It's definitely a fun outlet to have. For this bride, I started off with the common palette of ivory and gold. Classic, clean and beautiful, this palette defines traditional elegance. {continued...}

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{top row}: gift wrap, gorgeous bridal attire, vintage hair pins, bridesmaid dress, {middle row}: gold clutch, ornate invitation, teacup, place card holders, necklace, {bottom row}: earrings, happy bridal party, gorgeous invitation, white roses.

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Great Bridal Party Style

Ornate Invitation Design

Bridal Party

But instead of stopping there with this palette I decided to incorporate a touch of chocolate brown & even a splash of light peach. I love the ornate feel of this wedding concept, with it's attention to detail & soft overall feel. I think this palette would look lovely in a Winter wedding.

{Happy New Year!}: A Palette of Gold and Black

{Gold & Black}

Happy New Year! Better late than never right! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year's! In order to properly kick off 2010, I thought what better way than to throw together a little wedding inspiration with NYE in mind. Sparklers add such a fun element to any wedding & make for such an exciting send off. I absolutely love the image of the bride and groom making a heart together! [continued...}

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top row: dinner menu, celebration sparklers, special jewelry, unique head piece, middle row: bridesmaids necklaces, clutch, handmade earrings, shoes, earrings, bottom row: champagne, kisses and fireworks, sweet invitation, bridesmaids.

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Sparkler Kisses

Bridesmaid Necklaces

Fireworks Display at Wedding

Great Shoes!

Oh and how fun would it be to have your very own fireworks display during the reception? For this bride, I imagined her bridesmaids would wear a shimmery gold gown accented by coordinating jewelry, clutches and shoes. I just love the idea of giving bridesmaids a special necklace to wear during the wedding and reception! For favors I imagined that this couple could give away mini bottles of champagne and personalized champagne flutes! Here's to 2010! I'm truly looking forward to unveiling some exciting plans that I have in the works and I'm beyond excited for all that 2010 has in store! Happy New Year to you and yours!