Inspiration Board : Marisa's Pretend Wedding

I am very excited today to finally share with you my first "pretend wedding." As you may have read on the pretend wedding form or in my introduction post, this is just for a bit of fun. It is a way for me to be inspired by real people's fresh ideas. I then take the submitted ideas and let my mind run with them as I look at blogs, and wedding sites on the web. So now I'd like to introduce you to Marisa's pretend, natural themed wedding.

Marisa submitted a wedding that was centered on all things natural: natural lighting, bark, stones, wild flowers, etc.


The Color Palette:
Light grey, a soft yellow, a sunset orange, and a muted green tea ice cream green.

Location:

Marisa requested an outdoor ceremony in a meadow with mountains as the backdrop. :) I like your style, and in fact 3 different locations come to my mind.
- Pomeroy Historic Farm in Yacolt, WA:-Hume Lake, CA:

-and Sauvie Island, OR:


When thinking about a nature themed wedding I think of burlap sacks, twine, herbs, wild flowers, moss, and stepping stones to lead guests to the reception area. Which, in Marisa's case, would like her reception to be held in a nearby barn of sorts.

Jars hanging from twine could be used to form walk-ways, or to tell guests where to be seated. Oo! If you were to do the latter, how awesome would it be to have guests untie their candle and bring it to their seat to add to the centerpieces?
I spotted this adorable, and simple centerpiece on none other than the BHLDN website. I like the DIY look it gives. Plus, using herbs for centerpieces in place of flowers can be an inexpensive way to add some fresh greens to the table.
I love the look of bark and tree stumps. Use these that have slits in them to place table numbers into or use a couple of them on the guest book table to hold signs.
I also like the idea of using herbs to toss as the bride and groom depart. Give guests there very own little burlap sack full of clippings.


Ways to incorporate your colors:
Incorporating your colors would come largely from table linens and flower choices: bouquets and centerpieces. Since this wedding is set in the summer months, ensure that the orange doesn't move things into fall by pairing it with greens and yellows and staying away from brown. Here are some I found that I think would be lovely.




Last but not least, some fun guestbook/ favor ideas:

engraved stones as paperweights on the guest table or as place cards on the tables
I also like the idea of guests writing a word on a stone to describe the couple and then adding the stone to a garden or vase for the couple to keep.

oh and two final images:
Check out these cool birch wood napkin rings.
and gray bridesmaid dress from jcrew:


Marisa, thank you for daydreaming with me!

Sources: Where did I get these images?
1. & 2. http://theyoungrens.com/blog/weddings/jenny-and-graham-hotel-del-coronado/
3. In Writing Planter: http://www.bhldn.com/product/in-writing-planter#
4. Tree stumps: http://classifieds.weddingbee.com/topic/wood-slices-and-small-tree-stumps
5. http://ravenmoonlight.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/113_116
6. & 7. & 8. & 9. http://weddings.theknot.com/
10. http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/01/hudson-valley-farm-wedding/
11. http://holyordinary.blogspot.com/2010/03/30-days-of-hearing-silent-stones.html
12. http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/productID/ab73ad72-9ff8-47f0-8a98-db22c5d745e8/categoryID/ad446e74-6c33-4f83-b8e9-38d24d3fc7e6
13. http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/eveningdinner/PRDOVR~41367/41367.jsp