{event inspiration} softer side of black

September 02, 2009

{event inspiration} softer side of black

Very busy with work today but I did want to check in quickly and express my adoration of this new wedding dress from J.Crew. It proves that black touches in a wedding can be soft and romantic and not always modern and formal.

(shoes via once wed, save the date via rifle design, flowers via saipua, cake via cakegirls and tag via bird and banner )
What are your thoughts on black wedding accents? Hope to be back shortly!

Comments

Christina said…

the wedding dress has pockets?!!! i love it!

September 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM

Victoria | Hibiscus Bloem said…

I love the black accents. At my wedding, I wore a black Swarowski crystal choker with a beautiful black flower attached and black suede shoes. The dress was silvery grey silk, full length with one shoulder strap. A few friends were surprised at my choice, but I was (and still am) very very happy with the contrasts and style it made.

September 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM

Couture Carrie said…

This is such a lovely collage, darling!
Is it wrong that I'm more smitten with that exquisite cake than the gorgeous gown?

xoxox,
CC

September 2, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Amy said…

I saw that dress in my most recent J.Crew mailing and loved it!

I think black is timeless. I like that it provides such a striking contrast to brides in weddings.

September 2, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Daniella said…

I would love to do just a black & white wedding! So goreous... and I have those J.Crew shoes! They are seriously comfy, I wore them from 10 am till 2am, and i was in no pain! lol

September 2, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Rachel Follett said…

I love the small string of black on that dress. Perfect amount in my opinion. This is so elegant and pretty. Great job!

September 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM

Kalee said…

Beautiful! That dress is incredible.

September 2, 2009 at 2:05 PM

Unknown said…

so pretty ...and bold, yet simple. pretty collage

September 2, 2009 at 2:09 PM

Design Esquire said…

I love this post! My own wedding was an ivory and black affair (except for a punch of red in the centerpieces at the reception). I thought the black was soft, and I loved it. I got a lot of compliments too.

September 2, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Anonymous said…

You are so good at these boards Blair! I love looking through them and finding new ideas. great job!

September 2, 2009 at 2:27 PM

carolina @ patagonia gifts said…

your boards are always sooo fantastic! I would love just this small amount of black in a wedding. chic and simple! gorgeous!

September 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Anonymous said…

That dress is really stunning.. Black wedding accents are deffinitely gorgeous. They add so much elegance to the event!

September 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM

deliciously organized said…

I love the classic black and white weddings...just stunning!-carlee

September 2, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Anonymous said…

i love the subtle black accents & the pockets

September 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM

Callie Grayson said…

adore black accents for a wedding!

September 2, 2009 at 6:45 PM

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said…

I SO wanted anemones and was told they were too fragile. Lazy florist. Ah ha. Gorgeous inspiration board!

September 2, 2009 at 6:54 PM

liza said…

If it looks anything like this beautiful grouping, I love it!

September 2, 2009 at 7:40 PM

Anonymous said…

That dress is lovely. Glad you toook time to share!!

September 2, 2009 at 8:29 PM

so.chic said…

I love your inspiration boards Blair! I love how the black is romantic and not super modern.

September 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM

Jackie said…

It's all so gorgeous! I just love a touch of black, it adds such sophistication. I think I need to re-new my vows so I can wear that dress!

September 2, 2009 at 10:03 PM

inkWELL Press said…

How fabulous is that wedding dress? I only wish JCrew had made them when I got married... maybe next year for my 10th... hmmm.

Oh, and I love accents of black in an interior or at a wedding. Almost makes it instantly classic.

September 3, 2009 at 7:18 AM

wide open spaces said…

love this! just posted on it...

September 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM

Anonymous said…

I love that dress! It is so gorgeous... thank for sharing - I'll head on over to J.Crew right now.

September 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said…

Love these images. Esp those little tags!

September 3, 2009 at 6:24 PM