Colour Inspiration

Pink Pierrot

Just had to share this beautiful inspiration board with you, from the wonderful Snippet & Ink blog

“Pierrot’s costume was the main inspiration here. His ruffled collar and cuffs inspired a dramatic ruffled wedding gown. The black-and-white palette made me think of whimsical chalkboard typography and calligraphy, but I also added some pale pink for a little romance. Pierrot’s pom poms made me think of this dark chocolate truffle-studded wedding cake, and his painted face translates to real life in the form of black wing-tip liquid eyeliner”.

Top row from left: chalkboard art by Dana Tanamachi, vintage Pierrot with mandolin, chocolate truffle cake by April Reed, anemone bouquet by Matthew Robbins for Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: bar cart from Lonny, ruffle neck dress by Bill Blass, black and white harlequin wallpaper from Better Homes & Gardens via Apartment Therapy
Row 3: pierrot photo by Tim Walker, white on black calligraphy by Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, vintage Pierrot photo, harlequin photo by Tim Walker
Row 4: black flats with ankle bows via Man Repeller, pink cocktails via Camille Styles, black wing tip eyeliner via A Cup of Jo

Caramel & Cream

Just had to share this lovely mood board with you from the fabulous Snippet & Ink (they always put together the most beautiful mood boards!)

After seeing all the beautiful manila stationery from Sally-Ann’s wedding, (we will be sharing some pictures from the big day very soon!) we thought this Caramel & Cream collection compliments the theme perfectly.

Top row from left: white rose bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, fall leaves, table number runner from Wedding Style Guide, photo by Elizabeth Messina
Row 2: white calligraphy on kraft paper envelope by Oscar & Emma via Oh So Beautiful Paper, bosc pears via Design*Sponge, cake and wooden cake stand from Herriott Grace
Row 3: cheese and crackers and Oscar de la Renta dress both from Martha Stewart Weddings, Saxton Pear Cider via The Dieline, jar of caramel sauce from Annie’s Eats

Credits: photo of bride and branches by This Modern Romance, kraft box with twine from New Ivy Style, branch candelabra by West Elm via Apartment Therapy, chocolate tutu by Tutus Chic, photo of rustic reception hall by Abby Ross, dandelion letterpress by Sweet Harvey, s’mores pancakes from Can You Stay for Dinner, photo of cashmere hand warmers by Orange Girl Photographs via Naturally Chic

Coral Colour Inspiration

We love the soft hues of coral, from delicate coral toned peaches, to warm soft corals and pinks. A beautiful colour for anytime of year.

It looks particularly great when used in combination with cool soft silvery grey, like this lovely mood board from Snippet & Ink:

Below are some beautiful mood boards to inspire your coral theme featured on Postcards And Prettiness Blog.

Our Laser-cut Cake from our Boutique Collection, shown below on Alabaster textured card, with a Coral Inlay and diamante. Clean, fresh and gorgeous!

Above is our Dove Laser-cut Wedding Invitation shown in Quartz, shimmery ivory card, with a coral inlay and pearls to give a vintage feel.

The cupcakes featured in our mood board are from the fab Cupcake Studio

Peonies and roses are perfect for this colour theme.

Something Blue….

A few ideas for your something blue…from the wonderful B H L D N They always put together a lovely eclectic mix of items!

Something Borrowed, Something Blue…..

We have been seeing alot of request for tones of blue,

particularly the gorgeous soft chalky Wedgewood Blue colour.

It compliments the textured white card beautifully and either add a little sparkle with a diamante or give your stationery the vintage twist with tiny pearl decorations.

Our NEW SILHOUETTE COLLECTION of beautiful printed postcards are now available online! Printed on your chosen card colour and personalised with your names, dates or initials.

Perfect fior even the smallest of budgets. Shown above in Wedgewood Blue card, Black Ink, with Quartz Envelope and Pearl decoration to finish it off.

Make an amazing first impression when your invitation lands on your guests doormat..with a beautiful hand written envelope…We have a fantastic calligrapher who will work wanders with her quill!

Doves Collection – Alabaster card, Wedgewood blue inlay

Above is our beautiful Cake Design from our Boutique Laser-cut Collection, shown here in Alabaster card with Wedgewood Blue Inlay, 3 Diamantes and Wedgewood ribbon.

Order of Service – shown in Alabaster card with a Wedgewood Blue inlay.

And also showcasing our NEW Boutique Border design, a stunning flat invitation card.

Shown here in Alabaster card & Wedgewood Blue mount.

for more information on the Boutique Border please contact us at info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk

you can order any of the above samples online HERE

Your Invite can be mounted on your chosen card colour or unmounted

to show the laser-cutting to its full affect.

The little individual cakes from ANNA TYLER CAK E S are a perfect interpretation of the wedgewood theme. Soft blue icing with delicate floral patterns in white…beautiful. You can order them HERE

A stunning cake from Magpie’s Cake

(They are based in the US sadly, but lovely for inspiration)

Other ideas if you are having a blue theme….used dried blue hydrangeas in your floral displays to give a vintage feel and hand out little muslin bags of dried lavender as an alternative to traditional confetti – It will smell gorgeous!!