Another umbrella photo. Love the black-and-white theme :)

Another umbrella photo. Love the black-and-white theme :)

I kinda want to buy a big black umbrella just for photos. And because - hey, it could rain.

I kinda want to buy a big black umbrella just for photos. And because - hey, it could rain.

I’d like to put little arrangements like this on some of the tables. B&w anemones with pale green flowers.

I’d like to put little arrangements like this on some of the tables. B&w anemones with pale green flowers.

We tasted a lot of cake yesterday and we’ve got it narrowed down to a couple of vendors that we want to talk to. I’m way excited - it’s going to be beautiful *and* delicious!

We tasted a lot of cake yesterday and we’ve got it narrowed down to a couple of vendors that we want to talk to. I’m way excited - it’s going to be beautiful *and* delicious!

I like the simple black bridesmaid dress with a contrasting sash around the waist. But, silver or champagne? Also, imagine plum-colored flowers in their hands.

I like the simple black bridesmaid dress with a contrasting sash around the waist. But, silver or champagne? Also, imagine plum-colored flowers in their hands.

Okay - a couple of people have said that everyone in the wedding party wearing black is “morbid,” so i want more opinions - should my ladies not wear black? Don’t you think it’s elegant and lovely or am i just crazy?

Okay - a couple of people have said that everyone in the wedding party wearing black is “morbid,” so i want more opinions - should my ladies not wear black? Don’t you think it’s elegant and lovely or am i just crazy?

What a lovely cake! Ours will probably be simpler, but how pretty is this lace design?

What a lovely cake! Ours will probably be simpler, but how pretty is this lace design?

I think i want flowers rather than a bow, but i like the size & style of this cake.

I think i want flowers rather than a bow, but i like the size & style of this cake.

I made an inspiration board! I’m sure there will be many to follow.

I made an inspiration board! I’m sure there will be many to follow.

Plum! I don’t totally love this invite, but i like the colors. I realized that the red-purple mashup color that i’ve had in mind and have been calling “fuschia” is actually plum. Breathe a sigh of relief.

Plum! I don’t totally love this invite, but i like the colors. I realized that the red-purple mashup color that i’ve had in mind and have been calling “fuschia” is actually plum. Breathe a sigh of relief.

This is what i’m talking about with the black & white & fuschia. I love everything in this collection.

This is what i’m talking about with the black & white & fuschia. I love everything in this collection.

My original color scheme: black, white, & red. I like these flowers.

My original color scheme: black, white, & red. I like these flowers.

Ooh, black & white damask? I kinda love it…

Ooh, black & white damask? I kinda love it…

Another beautiful (and expensive-looking) cake.

Another beautiful (and expensive-looking) cake.

Another umbrella photo. Love the black-and-white theme :)

Another umbrella photo. Love the black-and-white theme :)

I kinda want to buy a big black umbrella just for photos. And because - hey, it could rain.

I kinda want to buy a big black umbrella just for photos. And because - hey, it could rain.

I’d like to put little arrangements like this on some of the tables. B&w anemones with pale green flowers.

I’d like to put little arrangements like this on some of the tables. B&w anemones with pale green flowers.

We tasted a lot of cake yesterday and we’ve got it narrowed down to a couple of vendors that we want to talk to. I’m way excited - it’s going to be beautiful *and* delicious!

We tasted a lot of cake yesterday and we’ve got it narrowed down to a couple of vendors that we want to talk to. I’m way excited - it’s going to be beautiful *and* delicious!

I like the simple black bridesmaid dress with a contrasting sash around the waist. But, silver or champagne? Also, imagine plum-colored flowers in their hands.

I like the simple black bridesmaid dress with a contrasting sash around the waist. But, silver or champagne? Also, imagine plum-colored flowers in their hands.

Okay - a couple of people have said that everyone in the wedding party wearing black is “morbid,” so i want more opinions - should my ladies not wear black? Don’t you think it’s elegant and lovely or am i just crazy?

Okay - a couple of people have said that everyone in the wedding party wearing black is “morbid,” so i want more opinions - should my ladies not wear black? Don’t you think it’s elegant and lovely or am i just crazy?

What a lovely cake! Ours will probably be simpler, but how pretty is this lace design?

What a lovely cake! Ours will probably be simpler, but how pretty is this lace design?

I think i want flowers rather than a bow, but i like the size & style of this cake.

I think i want flowers rather than a bow, but i like the size & style of this cake.

I made an inspiration board! I’m sure there will be many to follow.

I made an inspiration board! I’m sure there will be many to follow.

Plum! I don’t totally love this invite, but i like the colors. I realized that the red-purple mashup color that i’ve had in mind and have been calling “fuschia” is actually plum. Breathe a sigh of relief.

Plum! I don’t totally love this invite, but i like the colors. I realized that the red-purple mashup color that i’ve had in mind and have been calling “fuschia” is actually plum. Breathe a sigh of relief.

This is what i’m talking about with the black & white & fuschia. I love everything in this collection.

This is what i’m talking about with the black & white & fuschia. I love everything in this collection.

My original color scheme: black, white, & red. I like these flowers.

My original color scheme: black, white, & red. I like these flowers.

Ooh, black & white damask? I kinda love it…

Ooh, black & white damask? I kinda love it…

Another beautiful (and expensive-looking) cake.

Another beautiful (and expensive-looking) cake.

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I'm Steph, and this is my little space for keeping all of the photos i find inspiring as i plan my Des Moines, Iowa wedding for the spring of 2011. I'd be very happy to get some input on the things i post! I'm also on the lookout for nice venues in Des Moines, so if you know of any please drop me a line.

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