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I'm Lisa Kirk, a wife, mama, writer, and founder. Since 2010, Something Pretty has been home to my favorite memories, reflections, and inspirations. Thanks so much for reading!

Southern Garden

Weddings

I’m quickly learning that there can be a big difference between brides who commit to a color scheme first, and brides who commit to a style first. Personally, I prefer the latter. Choosing a style first allows you to work with your venue, your flowers, and eventually your colors to create a cohesive and natural look, while choosing a color first sometimes puts you at the risk of making things look forced, just to get those colors in. This bride-to-be is the perfect example of someone who knows what kind of wedding she wants, and isn’t tying herself down to a color scheme right off the bat.

From the bride: I want my wedding to be a reflection of a perfect day! Lots of flowers, light, open spaces, and comfort food. I want it to be classic, yet unexpected and use both  light and dark colors. I would like to incorporate “Southern charm” elements in the food and details. Most importantly, I want it to be something unique and beautiful and a representation of things that make me happy!

{Southern Garden}

{Bride and groom at flower-covered table: Samuel Lippke via Grey Likes Weddings| White church for ceremony: Amy Arrington via Southern Weddings| Seersucker suit with navy tie: Jessica Smith Photography via Style Me Pretty| Peachy floral archway: Phindy Studios via Southern Weddings| Biscuit bar: Anna Wolf Photography via Southern Weddings| Sweet tea carafes: Ulmer Studios via Southern Weddings| Orchid cake: Kristen Gardner via Southern Weddings| Bridesmaids in navy blue: Stephen Devries via Southern Weddings}

Behind the board: Since the priority for this board was flowers, I started out hunting for the most incredible florals I could find, and the picture on the top left was a clear winner. It reminds me of The Secret Garden! The flowers were carried over into a gorgeous floral arch, perfect for a ceremony space or reception entrance, and the cake covered in orchids–the bride’s favorite. Since this bride wanted a light-and-dark color combination, I picked on a loose color scheme of leafy green, navy blue, and peach for this board. Darling Southern details include a classic white church for the ceremony, a fully stocked biscuit bar, carafes of sweet tea, and a handsome seersucker suit for the groom!

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Love,

Lisa

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  1. I LOVE those bridesmaids dresses. I would totally wear it just as a wedding guest or to a party.

  2. Jena Roach says:

    Those flowers are to die for! Love the southern charm. The bride’s dress is stunning!!

  3. Dana says:

    ahhhh i love it!!!! the church is perfect and the clothes for the bridesmaids and groom are great! biscuit bar and sweet tea galore! and peaches! love the peach and navy! wahoo! :D

  4. Sometimes {more like all the time!} I wish I were a Southern belle! Such a beautiful board, Lisa, and I love that cute, little biscuit bar!:)

  5. Kristen says:

    i like the leafy green and navy combo! i would go to this wedding.. ;D

  6. Hi Lisa- so glad to have found your blog too! It’s just lovely. Thanks for your sweet comments this week. xo!

  7. […] you love peach like I do, you might like some of my past inspiration boards, like Southern Garden, Autumn Blush, or French Vintage Romance. What can I say–it’s an inspirational color to […]

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