I was trying to work this image into the board yesterday, but it didn’t quite fit. I love how the shoes pop against the black and white tile. Photo by Rani Lu.

How can you ever go wrong with classic black and white? Its versatile, and can lend itself to any style from modern to rustic. Here, I’ve paired it with whimsical touches (balloons and feathers) and such classic elements as live jazz music and the perfect martini. Enjoy!

Description: black and white, classic touches, whimsical elements, anemomes

Images from top to bottom: {Column 1} 1. via Animefx flickr 2. Jose Villa 3. Whitebox Weddings {Column 2} 1. John & Joseph Photography 2. Anna Williams Photography 3. Frances Janisch {Column 3} 1. Rebecca Thuss 2. Artfool 3. Lauren Crew Photography via Brooklyn Bride

I’m totally in love with this sapphire ring, its perfect for the bride’s something blue. Photo by Vallentyne Photography.

My favorite memories of any wedding I plan or attend always seem to center on the little ones of the big day.

Kids add an element of fun and laughter, even if they’re crying or decide to run back up the aisle during the middle of the ceremony (and its always interesting to see what they do with their basket or pomander they’re carrying).

Kids of course tend to have a short attention span, and very little ones, say less than 5, may need to be escorted down the aisle by their mom.

To put parents at ease, I like to have a babysitter and a kids area available. Coloring books, Spongebob, and some familiar food, (chicken fingers anyone?) and a place to crash go a long way to ensure that your little ones have as much fun as your adult guests.

Images from top: 1. Liz Banfield 2. Jasmine Star 3. Leigh Miller Photography 4. Meg Smith 5. Amelia Lyon

I’m loving these cute save the dates by Tracy of Lazaro Design. The bottom portion is actually a mini calendar. Thanks for the samples Tracy!

I just got an email from the oh-so-talent Laura Hooper about her new totes featuring her signature wedding maps. The tote comes in two styles:

Perfect for welcome bags, how stoked would your guests be to find this cute personalized bag stuffed with snacks and goodies waiting for them in their hotel rooms?

Photos by Mi Belle Photography.

I love the architectural pink bow on these Louboutin shoes. Photo by Laura Novak.

I love the idea of juxtaposing rustic elements with classic ones. The inspiration for this board came from these elegant earrings against wood slats by Vallentyne Photography. I picture this wedding taking place at a ranch with such elegant touches as a Sommelier presenting a wine and cheese pairing menu during the cocktail hour.

Description:  Silver, white, elegant & rustic elements combined, touches of netting and lace

Images from left to right: {Row 1} 1. William Meppem 2. Jose Villa 3. Vallentyne Photography 4. via Michelle Rago {Row 2} 1. James Christianson Photographer 2. Anna Kuperberg 3. via Michelle Rago (Row 3) 1. Joanna Henderson 2. Rings by Whitebox Weddings 3. Rolls Royce by Amelia Lyon 4. Polly Wreford

I love how the movement of the ring is captured. Photo by Amelia Lyon.