For the first time ever I will not be stepping into a mall this Holiday season. I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders since deciding to do all of my shopping online this year.

Of course, it got me thinking of all those engaged couples out there who will be roaming stores like Crate & Barrel with their gun in-hand making wedding registries. I’ve blogged a few times about wedding registries and gifts for the bridal party. Well, now it’s time to start putting those gifts into an inspiration board!

I make inspiration boards for just about anything to make sure I don’t stray away from the end vision. This is why I haven’t  made the jump onto pinterest.com, I know its silly, but honestly, I would spend ALL day on there and not get anything done!

Since my favorite color is green I’m inspired by green kitchens. Obviously you can do small splashes of different shades of green for your kitchen but, in the end, its all about bringing the outdoors in!

Want to know where to find all this loot?

Top row: {First 2} Green Bride Guide Green Wedding Gift Shop & Registry, {mixing bowls} Williams-Sonoma Wedding & Gift Registry

Second row: Crate & Barrel

Third row: {first 2} CHEFS Gft Registry! {French Press} Wedding Gifts at Cooking.com

Fourth row: {Roasting pan} Wedding Gifts at Cooking.com, {rectangular baker & Kitchen Aid mixer} Williams-Sonoma Wedding & Gift Registry.

Today we’re inspired by Oscar de la Renta and Halloween! Having a wedding on Halloween doesn’t have to be so literal. Small touches here and there will compliment your wedding perfectly.

Happy Halloween!

Photos courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, weddings.banquetevent.com, artisan cake company, country living, wedding bee, jp event design, whimsical wonderland weddings, invitations flash, save the date for cupcakes.

Today I’m inspired by Claire Pettibone and the colors green and blue. Vintage inspired with classic touches makes this color board one of my favorites.

If you throw in a touch of color like white or purple it will make for the perfect summer wedding. Makes me want to hang on to summer just a little bit longer

Happy Planning!

Photos courtesy of Claire Pettibone, Get Married, Project Wedding, Brides.com, theknot.com via Kris Drake Photography, Elizabeth Anne Designs via Untamed Heart Photography, Green Bride Guide, Samantha Luck, and J. Crew.

Today I’m inspired by Watters and the colors blue, purple, and dark pink. I love the dreamy, romantic, and timeless look of the Watters collection. Not to mention that when paired with this color palette it gives a sophisticated look to any wedding.

Whether you have a vintage or classically styled wedding, blue, purple, and dark pink is a color scheme to remember and it has me swooning for more!

Photos courtesy of onewed.com, (3 on top row) districtweddings.com, Artisan Style Photojournalism, Paige Winn Photography, thesweetestoccasion.com, Johnny Valiant Photography.

As you know we have some amazing vendors on our Dylan List. But today I can’t help but be inspired by Dylan List member Bliss Event Planning! The thought and care they put into each wedding and event has me over the moon excited for them to be a part of Lucy Dylan Weddings.

When they sent over this green and purple color board it had me swooning for more and wanting to get married all over again. Not only do I love these ladies, but I also love their mantra: “Meet each client’s needs with a sense of calm, strength and style and exceed their expectations of the perfect day.”

Here’s just a few of the features Bliss Event Planning has had on LDW:

The Perfect Winter Wedding

Vendor Spotlight: Bliss Event Planning

Eco Bridal Bouquets via Bliss Blog

Real Whistler Wedding: Melanie and Jordan

Real Wedding: Jason & Melanie

Real Whistler Wedding: Rhonda & Aaron

You can check out more on Bliss Event Planning by visiting their website and blog!

TGIF!

Inspiration color board courtesy of Bliss Event Planning.

Today I’m inspired by gowns by BHLN and the color combo yellow, gray, and blue. Lately, I have been obsessed with the color gray and I love the color combinations that can be paired with it.

Simple understated details and splashes of colors makes this inspiration board one of my favorites. I love non-traditional bridal jewelry like Bellissima Jewelry Design. Whether it’s chunky or simple jewelry pieces brides wear it has me swooning over their style and wanting more.

photos courtesy of BHLDN via brides.com, Landon Jacob Productions via the knot, Good Wedding Invitation, Invitation Crush, Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming, Lisa Lefkowitz via brides.com, Bellissima Vita Weddings.

Its official… Prince William is married to Catherine Middleton! As the world watched this morning you couldn’t help but be inspired by romance, royalty, and that first kiss.

As everyone waited for that first glimpse of the wedding dress we found ourselves breathless when she stepped out of the Rolls Royce.

She showed the world she was a traditional bride with a gown designed by Sarah Burton for British fashion house Alexander McQueen. The dress showed touches of modern craftsmanship and resembled Grace Kelley’s wedding dress from 1956. You might remember my post Inspired by Kate Middleton, although I hoped for British designer Ben de Lisi, Catherine’s dress didn’t disappoint.

I’ve been Inspired by Alexander McQueen from the very beginning and so happy to see a dress made of such unique modern design. So, today I’m inspired by the British designers, Catherine Middleton, and red, white, and blue (the colors of the British Flag).

Photos courtesy of CBS News, OMG I’m Getting Married via Style.com, Elizabeth Messina, FY Wedding Ideas via Style Me Pretty, Bride.net, {Roses} Jeffery & Julia Woods, Half Baked-The Cake Blog, J. Crew.

Today I’m inspired by big bold colors and Alvina Valenta. Turquoise, orange, and lemon have me swooning over spring and the possibilities of this beautiful color combo that screams “I’m ready to party!” From vintage to DIY and modern styles this color combo is fresh and bold and will have all of your friends jealous at your wedding.

Don’t be afraid to use citrus for table details and escort cards. I love this idea of the Izze drinks or Jones Soda with personalized labels and flavors that match your color palette . Don’t forget to look into beautiful patterned fabrics for the tables and dinnerware that will make your food look amazing.

Happy Planning!

Photos courtesy of brides.com, {flowers} Stephanie Williams Photography, Alvina Valenta, Pepper Design Blog, {cake & table} Utah Brides Blog, The White Library, Sean Twomey via Style Me Pretty, Pepper Design Blog.

Well its official! You can now buy 12 beautiful designs at David’s Bridal from the White by Vera Wang Collection. So, today I’m inspired by the collection and Valentine’s Day. The affordable gowns range from $600-$1500 and will ensure you look absolutely beautiful on your wedding day.

Paired with the beautiful, romantic, and inspiring colors of Valentine’s Day, you can include the ever so popular heart shaped Valentine’s candy, your own personalized wine bottles and Valentine’s Day inspired wedding invitations.

If you haven’t checked out the White by Vera Wang Collection make sure you do.

Photos courtesy of California Candy, Suite 101, She Knows, Shibawi Wedding Dress, Wedding and Cakes, wine bottles & invitations from ThisNext.

One year ago today I launched Lucy Dylan Weddings. I wanted to have fun with it, showing the different parts of planning, that might go unnoticed. From advice to DIY products to the introduction of a food category, LDW evolved into something so much more then I ever thought it would. This past year was a whirlwind and I couldn’t have done it without the many photographers and vendors that were so kind to provide real weddings and content for me to share.

In the past year my little regional wedding blog has had over 100,000 visits. I featured weddings from as far as South Africa to beautiful weddings from all over the Rocky Mountains and United States. Thank you to all of the vendors, photographers, couples, and my fellow wedding bloggers who allowed me to feature you, talk about you, and share your amazing wedding ideas. And a special thank you goes out to everyone who reads, follows, and visits my blog regularly.

This year is going to be amazing and I can’t wait to share some of the things I’ve already been working on. Here we have, in no particular order, some of the most popular blog posts from LDW’s first year! Thank you for making it one FABOULUS year!

Stay tuned this week for some great giveaways, discounts, and my list of my favorite posts from the first year.

Lucy Dylan

Photo Booth Fun

Real Engagement: Jessica & Jeremy

Postwedding Brunch 101

Winter Wedding Food Ideas

Thinking Outside the Box: Wedding Cake

DIY: Sugar Cookie Wedding Cakes

Be Merry Dessert Table

Real Vancouver Wedding: Liza & Greg

Real Wedding: Emily & Jay

Real Edmonton Wedding: Angel & Chad

Real Park City Wedding: Deveree & Lucas