There is something about a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream that takes me to another place, where everything is happy and beautiful and perfect.  As I was consuming said bowl last night, I began to picture the perfect wedding, cast in shades of this delicious treat.  The color was brought up again in conversation with a fellow Diva, and from there, this inspiration board was born.  So grab a bowl of mint chocolate chip, and enjoy.

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:  Country Creations Centerpiece; Wedding Paper Divas Floral Patterened Wedding Invitation in Meadow; Green Hydrangeas Wedding Cake from iVillage; Green Umbrella Photo courtesy of Cheap Wedding Favors; Green Hydrangea Bouquet; Green Martinis, Light Green Beads from Beadbonkers; Delicious Irma Pumps in light green; Granny Smith apples.

From top to bottom, left to right: Seaside inspired candy bar from the Knot, Stylish Stripe Wedding Invitations in Aqua, Banana Republic embossed envelope clutch, Mini cake favors from Brides, Going Nautical Drink also from Brides, Dessert Buffet Chocolate and Cream from Martha Stewart, J. Crew Silk Chiffon Juliet Dress, Amsale White Gown with French Blue Taffeta Sash, Blue bouquet ribbon from Martha Stewart

I was happily surprised when I ran into one of Diva Dialogue’s readers the other day. Planning her own wedding, she was having some trouble deciding a color theme. With a preference for black, she asked me how to incorporate this palette into her wedding. Here’s my take on this dramatic, chic and formal hue.

Photos top row: Black escort cards from The Knot, Color favor boxes from Beau-coup, Ethel silk halter dress from Ann Taylor, Black tie bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, Black and white cake from Pink Cake Box, Simple Elegance Wedding Invitations from Wedding Paper Divas, Black satin sandals from Brides, and White Gold Black and White Diamond Earrings from Macy’s.