Create Your Own Wedding Inspiration Board

First let me say that even if I wasn't a floral and event designer, I still would believe in creating an inspiration board for any and all weddings.

Here's the why:
1.) It provides you and your wedding vendors with a vision of what you want your wedding day to
look and feel like.
2.) It gives the wedding cohesion and flow.
3.) It makes for a less stressful wedding planning process and you won't be sidetracked by well meaning friends and family member's ideas.
4.) A little color & theme planning ahead of time helps you stay on budget - really.

So if you don't plan to hire an event designer for budget or other reasons, you can make your own inspiration board.

While some future brides are happy to cut and paste to their hearts content creating their dream wedding on paper (or computer), other brides are intimidated by the process. If you're a bit hesitant keep reading. Even if you think to yourself, I don't have a creative bone in my body - you too can become a design diva!

Start with something you love, it doesn't matter what it is so long as you love it. Do you have a cherished tea pot (maybe from your grandmother or a friend), or another loved collectible? How above a favorite dress or place, maybe a vintage 60's record album cover, or a wine label? Maybe you can't think of anything else but the colors you love, or have already picked for your wedding - that;s a start. This is the beginning of your Wedding Inspiration Board!

Now do some thinking about that item. Is it the color(s) of your favorite dress, or is it the style, or both? About that favorite place, do you love it because of the feeling you get when you think about it, the memories it conjures, perhaps the colors, or smells? Once you've got a few questions figured out you can go from there.

For example, for the board above I was doing some research on the web and came across this image of Nine West shoes and bags via Career Fashion's blog. It's such a vibrant set of spring colors that make me happy! Next I began an image search for the colors orange pink and green. You can search for specific items, of just the colors. Keep in mind you're also looking for a theme when you're searching for a cohesive look. Remember your inspiration board is a tool, so there's no right or wrong way to create it. It's purpose is to inspire you and your creativity. so play with colors, themes and just have fun with it - I know I do!