It’s been so rainy here in Washington, DC that, when we saw this sweet retro number from Stephanie James couture, it was a matter of course that a bright, sassy inspiration collage was in our future! Balloons, colored tulle, lemon drops and a cheeky garter – what’s not to love?


Credits clockwise from upper left:

Invitation: Etsy seller Ello There

Garter: Julianne Smith

Cake: image via Meg Baisden Photography

Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings

Cocktail napkins: via Once Wed

Lemonade jar: Casando Ideias

Lemondrops: via Once Wed

Balloons: via Once Wed

Dress: Stephanie James Couture