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.

Something about a deep, eggplant purple is so exotic and sophisticated at the same time.  Perfect for an evening wedding, this color exudes glamour and drama.  I probably could have kept browsing photos for hours, but I had to stop somewhere.  Behold!

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:  Feather from Flickr, Clutch from Blue Velvet Boutique, Solid Monogram Wedding Invitations in Amethyst from Wedding Paper Divas, Scarf from Etsy, Jessica Alba’s Emmy Dress, Amelie Purple Pump, Revlon’s Dark Pleasures Nail Polish from MyStyle.com, Wilkin & Wilkin Purple Icicle Chandelier, Rumour London Bombe Cocktail Ring, My bouquet from my wedding!, L.A. Colors Purple Quad Eyeshadow.

I have an unhealthy obsession right now with anything that is grey, particularly slate grey.  I love it with any variety of colors, but for the upcoming winter season, I especially love it with a light blue aquamarine.

From left to right: Midnight Necklace from Etsy, Floral Flurry Wedding Invitations in Charcoal from Wedding Paper Divas, Destiny Shoe from Shoes.com, Clutch from Etsy, Chanel Dress Fall 2008, Italian Platform Bed, Feather, Dancing photo courtesy of Sweet Things, ‘Chiquita’ Chandalier

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

If you’re looking for fun and yet elegance, think bright yellow and subdued gray. It’s a winning combination that though started in spring will take you all the way into fall. Here are some ways to add this color theme throughout your wedding!

Yelllow and gray look fabulous together especially on our Two Birds Wedding Invitations in Mustard. It’s a beautiful way to introduce guests to your color theme. Martha Stewart’s Carnival Stand and Sweet Little Daisies Cake are all about bright colors and sweets.

Petal Chandelier earrings, swirl ring and Autumn necklace from Banana Republic.

Beautiful in yellow and gray, photos from Brides.

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.