We’re excited to share with you a new series here on our blog: every Wednesday we’ll be featuring inspiration and content for your destination inspired wedding– at home or abroad! We hope you’ve saved the date for an amazing Destination Inspired Event at The White Dress by the shore on March 20th, 2011. Be on the look out for a formal invitation in your mailbox! Be sure to get on the exclusive invitation list by emailing us at info@eventjubilee.com.

Our event is going to explore some of the most beautiful and romantic destinations for your wedding. This week, we’re featuring the island of Capri located on the Almalfi Coast in Italy. This is, hands down, one of my favorite coast lines in the world. When I think of Capri I’m reminded of food, fashion, and architecture. Can’t you see yourself hand-in-hand walking the streets in a mini linen shift dress, long hair and a big blue floppy sun hat? Well, I can!

With it’s turquoise coast line, rich italian food, rocky cliffs, windy streets, gorgeous boats, local artisans and diverse history it is an amazing location for a destination wedding! We can’t wait to share with you our mini Capri-inspired wedding at our Destination Weddings Event, but in the mean time, here is our inspiration board…

{ from L to R: blue cups with orange wedges unknown; woman in blue sun hat in field from cherry blossom girl; two photographs of beautiful bride in romantic gown unknown; tri-pattern from unknown;  yellow paper suite from creature of comforts and designed by maemae;  flowering branch by orchard cove photography; yellow tulip arrangement from wedding chicks with photography by stacey reeves; blue vintage european car in capri from travelshots; limoncello from wedding chicks with photography by stacey reeves }

Purely romantic, carefree and colorful, our board was inspired by the natural landscape of Capri– the interesting colors and textures– along with the dreamy ocean views. You don’t have to be in Capri to evoke the ambiance and atmosphere there– bring in this color palette along with diverse patterns, smooth finishes and rough textures. Build a menu around regional Almalfi Coast dishes, robust with fishes, lemon (!), handmade pasta, cheeses, and fresh local vegetables. And of course, wine! Be inspired by their beautiful architecture with its greco-roman curved arches, stucco finishes and tiled floors. Think about the narrow windy streets, fresh food markets, local textile artisans, little piazza’s and houses built into the cliff side.

We look forward to seeing you March 20th. xxoo~

{ from left to right: 100 layer cake; the cherry blossom girl; jubilee events & carla ten eyck; the cherry blossom girl }

A brief interlude as pantone announces the color of the year: honeysuckle! You know us gals don’t mind pink around this office. Enjoy this honeysuckle inspired inspiration board to get you in the cheerful mood. Let’s celebrate!

xxoo~

A huge congratulations to Katherine and John who were married this weekend at their family’s home Branford, Connecticut. I wanted to share with you some perfect summer flowers designed by Hana Floral Design out of Mystic. In mason jars with big, bright, coral colored zinnias with rosemary, mint, and other pretty herbs. The gorgeous tent was by our dear friends at Sperry Tents.

xoxo

{courtesy of kiss the groom / elizabeth messina}

Sometimes I open my Google Reader and just about die… that’s what happened when I saw these stunning images from Cherry Blossom Girl from Maria Lucia Hohan’s designs. Between the muted color story, ruffles, light fabrics and sparkly bows… I’m officially in love.

Not everything has to be corned beef, cabbage, and green beer…. here is a St. Patty’s Day inspired board to get your Irish blood flowing in the colors of fern, sage, and white rock.

Images from: Apartment Therapy, Oh So Beautiful paper — Ruby & Willow, Wedding Chicks, Ritzy Bee, Style Redux, Ruffled, dress, design & decor, and Style Me Pretty.

Jubilee Events is proud to be taking part in a SPRING themed Inspiration to Reality shoot for Style Me Pretty! This is the chance to have your wedding designed by an amazing group of vendors!! We’ll be working with Carla Ten Eyck, The White Dress by the Shore, Datura: A Modern Garden, and Dana Bartone along with MANY other amazing wedding professionals from Connecticut to put together a Photoshoot inspired by YOU!

All you need to do is create a user account at StyleMePretty.com. As a member of their “style circle”, you the ability to create amazing inspiration boards using their inventory of images.

Create a SPRING inspired inspiration board and save it with the title, “Spring Inspiration Board Challenge.”

Tune into our blogs on February 15th as we choose the winner, whose board will be interpreted for an upcoming Photoshoot that will be featured on Style Me Pretty.

As many of our dear readers and followers know, we’ve been putting together some amazing photoshoots with our friend and photographer Carla Ten Eyck and the amazing Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore. I know I haven’t blogged much about them since our first shoot so I wanted to give you a sneak peak at what we’re doing this month!

This month we’re inspired by the color pink, layers of fabric, a flair for high fashion and the undeniable style of Jackie O. Unlike some of our other shoots which have all been Connecticut based, this month we’re flying down to New Orleans!!! Our incredible list of vendors AMAZES me every time I look at it — seriously — I’m so honored and pumped that these creative talents are traveling with us! We’re working with these incredible vendors and many more to come…

Shoot / table styling, Jubilee Events, Photography by Carla Ten Eyck, Gowns & Model Styling by The White Dress by the Shore, Floral Decor by Datura — A Modern Garden, Jennie Fresa & The Beauty Library, Cinematography by Vantage Point Films, Paper loveliness by Posh Paperie, Music and Entertainment by Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds, accessories and jewels by Twigs and Honey and Karen Lindner Designs, and calligraphy by Elizabeth Porcher Jones.

SO MUCH MORE to come!!

The colorful and smooth pottery of Bison in Sydney really inspired me this morning….

Featured on Decor 8 …. Photography by Jeff Lioboff

I love the gradient of color, texture, light, and beautiful organization.

Be sure to enter our contest which ends this Friday!