{Giveaway Winner}: Delovely Details!

A big thanks goes to all who participated in the recent giveaway that we hosted for Delovely Details. Unfortunatley, there can only be one winner. So without further ado, the winner of the personalized hanger is Elise! Thanks again everyone! Oh, please enjoy 15 % off from Delovely Details by using the discount code: PERFECT15 at checkout.


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{Rustic Romance}: A Palette of Chocolate, Latte, Mustard + Ivory

{Chocolate, Latte, Mustard + Ivory}

Well, hello there friends and happy Friday! I hope you all have been having a nice week so far. Today I have a rustic palette perfect for Fall. I don't know about you, but now that there's a slight nip in the air...I'm finding myself drawn to colors like mustard. For me, it's just one of those rich colors that looks gorgeous when paired with chocolate and latte. Looking for a Fall palette perhaps? Why not try this one on for size? {continued...}

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{top row}: newlyweds in love, coasters, lovely decor,

{middle row}: handmade mustard earrings,

{bottom row}: lovely bouquet, baskets, shawl, glamorous.

Details We Love
Portrait of a Bride + Baskets


Personally, I'm loving these details. What I think makes this particular wedding board work is the attention to detail brought to life through texture. I love the idea of using woven baskets to hold programs. Oh, and what's not to love about this bride's gown? So tell me, are you a fan of mustard? If so, might you consider using this color as a part of your wedding day color palette?

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{Color Your Wedding Beautiful}: Coral, Orange + Gray

If I had to pick a color of the year, I think Coral would be it. Coral is such a vibrant color and to me it's the kind of color that you can really use for any season depending on what you pair it with. Coral is just a special color. And since gray is admittedly my favorite neutral of all time... I love it when I see these colors come together. Throw in a pinch of orange and you've got yourself a palette that's full of potential...

1. pretty bride 2. arch 3. newlyweds 4. heels

So tell me, are you as much of a coral lover as I am? It's definitely a color that I would love to see more of in weddings. It just has that something special that we don't see enough of! I personally love to see coral used in tropical settings and destination weddings. Maybe because I mostly associate coral with being exotic. So what do you think? Might you consider using coral for your upcoming wedding? Or maybe another project?

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Still on the Hunt for the Perfect Palette?

In a world that is bursting at the seems with color, I often find it difficult to find a palette that I don't adore! Maybe it's because I appreciate so many colors or maybe it's because I have the ability to see the potential in most all palettes? Whatever the case is...one thing is for certain! I see in color. I'm a visual person. And when I find an image I love, I become attached. And so I save these images, like the photo hoarder that I am... Always with the hope that I will get around to incorporating said photos into my palettes. {continued...}

Who isn't loving this cool gray-blue color and how it contrasts with these brighter shades?

Oh, and just look at how the brightness of these red cherries is perfectly accented with black, white and shades of aqua and green. I'm absolutely loving this one!

Shades of green and yellow pair together effortlessly with neutrals such as latte and camel. Don't you think?

Oh, and what's not to love about how these shades of yellow are playing off these shades of teal and gray?

{credits: bridesmaid. cherries. bottles. packages. gowns.}

Well, the truth is that some photos are special. So special, in my opinion, that they don't need any further explanation. Not too long ago I started a series of color palettes that showcase simply one photo. Not ten, not five, not three. Just one. And so today I wanted to share with you a few more of these. They're simple and to me they speak volumes about where and how color palettes are born. Your typical palette is simply composed of a few colors and a couple of neutrals. Easy peasy, don't you think? So tell me? What colors are you finding yourself gravitating towards here lately? Are you a yellow gal at heart? Or maybe you're more drawn to the oh-so girly colors like pink for instance?

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{Giveaway}: Introducing Delovely Details!

Nothing makes me happier than introducing you to a shop that I truly love. Today I'm excited because not only do I get to introduce you to one of our newest sponsors, but there's also a sweet giveaway included!! One of the things that I neglected to even think about when it came to planning for our wedding was finding a wedding hanger that was worthy enough for my wedding dress! Coming from a girl who is all about the details, you would probably expect that I would have thought of finding a pretty one, right? Well, it actually never crossed my mind. And although my gown looks pretty in photos, I think if I could do it all over again, I would probably find something a little more special.

Please tell me that you've heard of the Delovely Details shop? Specializing in custom, hand crafted wedding hangers, Delovely Details really is a great place to find personalized items for your wedding. Because who doesn't love the idea of adding a little personalization?

Well, get excited because today we're giving away one premium wooden hanger! Please note that the hanger can be personalized with both your name and wedding date and also a variety of fonts are available.

Contest Rules: {Please leave a separate comment for each entry}

To enter, simply hop on over to the Delovely Details shop and take a look around! Then come back and leave us a comment telling us how you would personalize your specialty hanger, should you win! {please remember include your email address}

For a second entry, ''like'' The Perfect Palette on Facebook and ''like'' Delovely Details on Facebook.

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The contest will run until Friday September 30th when a winner will be chosen. Good luck and happy planning!

{Fall in Love}: A Palette of Teal, Chocolate, Copper, Latte + Ivory

{Teal, Chocolate, Copper, Latte + Ivory}

Well, hello there pretty ladies and Happy Monday to you. I hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend! This weekend I found myself cleaning out some stuff...and while I went through all of the boxes...I found myself reminiscing a lot. You know, just thinking about my past and the people who were once in it. For some reason, I was just completely emotional! And that, my friends, caught me completely off guard. Have you ever felt that way? Just completely surprised by your own emotions? In any case, some of the memories that resurfaced really made me think about a few things that I had buried for quite some time. It was almost as if I had locked those memories away. In any case, it was nice to revisit those memories, but at the same time I was surprised by how emotional I became. Sigh. Why must I torture myself like that? The truth is that I thought I had shut the door on those feelings long ago. Guess I was wrong. {continued...}

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{top row}: bridesmaid dress, escort cards, aqua door,
{middle row}: ornate handmade tarts,

{bottom row}: pies, spiced latte, place setting, love.

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Attraction + Teal Door

So I guess what I'm trying to remind you is that the heart is a very, very complex thing. We can be going about our daily lives completely happy and content. And then, bamn! Something happens and those little memories start creeping back. They take you back to a time and a place you thought you'd never revisit. Funny how things happen in life the way they do. So tell me...has planning your wedding brought forth any unexpected emotions? I remember those days!

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{Autumn}: A Palette of Bright Orange, Chocolate, Latte, Mustard + Green

Happy first day of Fall! I can definitely say that I've anticipated Fall more so this year than any other year previous. Maybe it's because this Summer was sooo hot or maybe it's just because Fall is my happy place? Whatever it is, I'm just so excited that Fall is officially here. Can you tell? Bring on the trips to the pumpkin patch, apple cider and the changing of the leaves. Speaking of the changing of the leaves... that's probably one of the main reasons I'm so smitten with this season. There's nothing that compares to the vibrant colors that Fall leaves bring about. And that, my friends, is why I personally had to have a Fall wedding.



Fall, for me, is a time for family, friends and cozying up to the ones you love. One of my favorite family traditions has got to be going up to the North Georgia mountains, renting a cabin and spending the weekend soaking up all of the scenery, some good wine and some nice family time. So tell me, what are your family traditions for Fall? Oh, and am I the only one who is obsessed with seeing the leaves change colors?

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{Pantone Color Report}: Spring 2012

Being the self proclaimed color lover that I am, I have to admit that I'm always waiting eagerly to see which colors that Pantone will deem the most fabulous for the season. And guess what? It's that time of year again! Time for what...You ask? Pantone has announced their Spring 2012 Color Report for 2012.

You see, after fashion week in New York, Pantone always puts together color reports for both Spring and Autumn. And although these aren't meant to be wedding specific per se, it's fun to see what is considered the ''it'' colors for the season...especially since what becomes an ''it'' color for fashion, tends to have a way of affecting wedding color choices as well.



I'm happy to report that this time the brights are even brighter, but that's not to say they didn't round out their top 10 with a pretty pastel. Isn't Sweet Lilac dreamy? I'm also happy to report that this list is definitely very close to any list I would have put together for Spring weddings. I can't wait to play around with this palette and see what new and exciting palettes I might discover, but in the meantime take a look at this list and tell me... what's your favorite? Personally, my favorites would have to be Tangerine Tango and Driftwood. However, I must admit that I can't wait to put together a palette of Margarita, Cockatoo and Starfish.

{Giveaway Winner}: My Wedding Favors!

A BIG thanks to everyone who recently entered the contest we hosted for My Wedding Favors! We just wanted to take a moment to announce the winner of the My Wedding Favors gift card!

Congrats to Shannon! We'll be sending your email address to our friends over at My Wedding Favors so be on the look out for an email! Like the giveaways you see here on the Perfect Palette? Well, stay tuned because we have yet another fabulous giveaway to share with you next week!

{Color Your Wedding Beautiful}: Yellow + Gray

When it comes to finding the perfect color palette for your upcoming wedding do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed with possibilities? If you do, I want you to know that you're definitely not alone. And although selecting a color palette should be one of the easiest things you do along your journey to say 'I do,' I often receive distressed emails from brides just like yourself who are struggling with their choice. Well, I'm here to tell all you palette confused brides out there it's going to be difficult to make a bad decision. Because the truth is...you can make almost any palette look lovely!



1. newlyweds 2. popsicles 3. polaroids 4. bouquet

Take this palette of shades of gray and yellow. Admittedly, this palette is one that I've had a long time love affair with. And although I ended up using a completely different palette for my wedding day, I definitely was tempted by this one. It's just one of those palettes that I thought my guests would be pleasantly surprised by. Ultimately, though another one just spoke a little more to me and so I went with my heart! So where are you at with your palette decisions? Have you decided? Are you on the fence? I'd love to hear how it's going?

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{High Heels}: A Palette of Aqua, Silver + Warm Neutrals

Sometimes I come across a photo and I say to myself, ''now that's a perfect palette.'' For me, it's when I find photos like this that I can really start to imagine all the lovely possibilities. One photo speaks volumes for me. Does it for you? I happen to be absolutely smitten with this photo not only because I just happen to think that these heels are the perfect mixture of romance and sweetness. But also because of it's background. Such a lovely variation of neutrals we're seeing here. I can see this color palette looking lovely in a bedroom, in a nursery or even a wedding!

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What do you think? Are you loving how this lovely shade of aqua is blending with all of these warm neutrals? It's palettes like these that make me eager to go create something. And since my wedding is over, I instantly see the possibility that this palette would have in our master bedroom. Isn't it great how color transcends all things? In any case, there's no mistaking that this is a perfect palette and would look lovely for any season!

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