All posts tagged Color Palettes

This month’s free wedding guide is all about the beach as a relaxing place with its muted colors and soft tones. But is that idea so not you? You’re not alone. The good news is that there are all kinds of beaches around the world with different looks that you can use to your advantage.

For this beach wedding, I love that the colors can be much starker — for instance, if you choose one of Hawaii’s black-sand beaches, you’ll have a much higher-contrast environment that you can set classy black accessories against for a striking combination. Here are some fun products to get you started — a shell bowl for displaying goodies or favors, some fun thank you notes for afterward, mile-high heels and some perfectly hard-core bangles.

Vero Bowl, $99.95 | Typewriter Thank You Note, $19.95 for 8 | Chinese Laundry Hotline, $69.95 | Kenneth Jay Lane Bracelet, $75

We set this month’s free wedding guide on the Oregon Coast and used muted pinks and blues to convey relaxation and elegance. But what if you’re from a bit further south, or you’re itching to set that destination wedding in the warmth of a California beach? No problem — you can adapt the destination wedding tips in the guide to a more fun, brighter California style.

Here are some products to get you started on your way, from a fun tote and bright ear buds to get you there in style to fun fashion accessories for yourself and your friends.

J.Crew Sinclair Dress in Silk Chiffon, $250 | J.Crew Blakely Dress in Silk Taffeta, $250 | Jack Spade Dipped Canvas Tote, $195 | Steve Madden Pammyy, $99.95 | Kate Spade Gumdrops Stud Earrings, $38 | Urbanears Tomato Earbuds, $34.95

This month, we’re offering a fun, free guide to help you plan a beach wedding. But the thing is, beach weddings aren’t all the same. So if you’re not into the muted tones and soft romantic notes in the guide (or if you’re far away from the Oregon Coast, where we set our guide), don’t despair. I’ve got an idea — how about the Hamptons?

I love the idea of serving freshly-caught lobster or crab for your wedding. You can get started with your “Hamptons Casual” wedding with these great items — some thank you notes that will remind guests of their trip, a bright-blue beach-ready frock for your friends, some boat shoes for the man in your life and a classy tote to get you there in style. Get me on the next flight!

Crab Note Cards, $14.95 for eight | Bow Monde Dress in Silk Taffeta, $250 | Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes, $90 | Mulholland Brothers Safari Weekend Bag, $875

When we put together our Wine & Cheese Wedding Planning Guide, we knew there would be a few people whose taste it wouldn’t suit. Some people aren’t crazy about wine, and some people just flat out don’t drink alcohol. We get it. So, how about this for an idea?

You could have a morning ceremony and afterward, gather your friends and family to celebrate with a hot cup of delicious fancy tea, paired with sweet treats like waffle cookies and toffee. Sounds perfectly delightful to us. Here’s some products to get you started.

Bodum Bistro Mug, $14.95 | Trader Joe’s Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies | Lemon Sorbetti Loose Leaf Tea, $9.95 | Honey Dipper, $2.95

Maybe you saw our Wine & Cheese guide and thought, “Why drink wine when I’m a champagne girl?” That’s where this inspiration comes in. If you want to fancy up your wine and cheese party, why not take it in a new direction with bright fun colors, juicy berries and lots of bubbly?

Here are some fun products to incorporate this new color palette and theme.

Essie Nail Color in Raspberry, $8 | Carolee Gold Pearl Bracelet, $35 | Steve Madden Coral Suede Pumps, $69.95 | Monogrammed toasting flutes, $59

The more weddings I see, the more I love the idea of a really casual wedding day theme. If that’s up your alley, then it might be a combination of beer and nuts instead of wine and cheese that hits the spot. We happen to love the idea! You can have a relaxed celebration with all your friends, enjoy a good brew, a salty snack and the beginning of a new life together.

If this is totally you, here are a few products to get you started on your way!

Moustache Beer Mugs, $12.95 | Alessi Marli Bottle Opener, $27 | Beer Making Kit — a perfect gift for your groomsmen! — $39.95

OK, so we suggested the 1940s as an inspiration for a wedding in our most recent free wedding guide. But if that’s so not you, why not use the 80s as a jumping-off point? That decade was bright, fun and exuberant, all the makings of a wedding theme with nothing but excitement and bright pops of color. Of course, it’s no mystery that we love bright colors at MarryThis!

Here’s some fun accessories to get you started — just think about the dance party you’ll have!

Kate Spade Shoulder Bag, $398 | Juicy Couture Neon Pink bracelet, $58 | Calvin Klein Blaine Pump, $109 | Essie Nail Color in Miami Nice, $8