vintage inspiration

i just came across this inspiration board contest! (reminded me i have to get back on track with my last one, but i will worry about that another time!)

some of the coolest wedding folks have entered!!

go check it out...

(this image is from "spun sugar suite."

peacock giveaway

My friend Brenda over at Best Wedding Sites is having a "Mega Giveaway!!!" Wait til you see!

You know, she was the 1st ever winner of the My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest last year!!! Maybe she will surprise us with something for our new contest!!! Check out her winning board below.

Don't make me beg!
Best of luck!

slow cooking + BlogHer

Please just click here to read a very inspirational story and enter a chance to win a ticket for the (sold out) BlogHer 2010 conference in NYC!!!!

found via a year of slow cooking...

preppy paper girl

The Preppy Paper Girl is having a giveaway... ends tomorrow at noon!!!

color, inspiration & a contest

I love a good inspiration board and my friend at The Perfect Palette creates some amazing ones! Well she and The Dessy Group are hosting an Inspiration Board Contest!

Head on over and check out the details!

Best of luck and can't wait to see the winner!
(I might do a board just for the heck of it... looks so easy and fun!!!)

vintage contest

I don't always post the contests I enter (too much competition!)

But one of my favorite Etsy shops (and bloggers), La Marquise des Anges, is having one! I discovered it via Down and Out Chic...

I think it ends tomorrow!!!

Laura Trevey has a contest!

You all know I love the beach..., seashells included!!!

It's so lovely! Go on over and check out her site... she's having a great giveaway!

Watercolors by Laura Trevey

Also, feel free to check out my cool "Blue Crab" I got from her a while back!!!



"lovin' my blue crab"

sucker for color

I'm a sucker for color and inspiration boards... this one made me realize... it might be time for another contest!!!???

It's been far too long.

Rules and Regs to follow... plus I am LOVING these rooms!!!!!

(colorful rooms)

it's a great pumpkin

who couldn't use some fresh ideas for this upcoming holiday?!

Email me (Kelley@myislandwedding.com) a photo of YOUR jack-o-lantern and I will include it in a post with a link back to you! MY favorite will be interviewed here with an additional link!!! Must be YOURS though..., ok???

enjoy all!

BOO!!!



(still one of my all time favorites... via)

the bright side project

who couldn't use a bit of "sunshine delivered daily"?

The Bright Side Project is so fun, and...
they are having a giveaway from one of my favorites Linda & Harriet!!!!!


I actually got this great Moose design months ago on a paper pad..., so fun!!!



deadline is monday august 24th!
good luck, you know i entered already...

Joy's Hope Giveaway

Check out this great Etsy site... Joy's Hope is doing a giveaway!

Choose your favorite and enter to win at Fabulous K!!!

molly lou gifts

I love this.

I want it...

here's how to try and win one for yourself!!!

The 2nd MIW Wedding Inspiration Board Contest Entries

36 ENTRIES!!!

THE PUBLIC WILL DECIDE THE WINNER
RIGHT HERE VIA POLL...
(sources to be found on each individual site)

1... "Peaches & Cream"
by Wedding Rumors


1... "Peaches & Cream"
by Wedding Rumors

2... "Green with Envy over My Something Blue"
by Wedding Rumors


2... "Green with Envy over My Something Blue"
by Wedding Rumors

3... "Bold & Beautiful"
by Wedding Rumors


3... "Bold & Beautiful"
by Wedding Rumors

4... "Pink and Glam"
by Pink Argyle



4... "Pink and Glam"
by Pink Argyle



5... "Jamaica Me Crazy"
by Birthday Girl


5... "Jamaica Me Crazy"
by Birthday Girl


6... "Into the Woods"
by Beautifully Ever After


6... "Into the Woods"
by Beautifully Ever After

7... "Eggplant, Lavender and Silver"
by Beautifully Ever After"



7... "Eggplant, Lavender and Silver"
by Beautifully Ever After"


8... "Fiesta Brunch"
by Beautifully Ever After


8... "Fiesta Brunch"
by Beautifully Ever After


9... "Winter Wonderland"
by Mismikado's Journey Down the Aisle


9... "Winter Wonderland"
by Mismikado's Journey Down the Aisle


10. "A Few of Our Favorite Things Picnic Wedding"
by Inspiring Brides



10. "A Few of Our Favorite Things Picnic Wedding"
by Inspiring Brides


11. "Popp(y)ed Pink"
by Inspiring Brides



11. "Popp(y)ed Pink"
by Inspiring Brides

12... "Runaway Greece"
by Summer Picnic Wedding


12... "Runaway Greece"
by Summer Picnic Wedding

13... "Understated Elegance"
by Summer Picnic Wedding


13... "Understated Elegance"
by Summer Picnic Wedding

14... “A Plum Job for a Kiwi”
by Confessions of a Fabricaholic


14... “A Plum Job for a Kiwi”
by Confessions of a Fabricaholic

15... "Red Gingham Summer Wedding"
by Prima Donna Bride



15... "Red Gingham Summer Wedding"
by Prima Donna Bride

16... "Pink + Aqua"
by Something Old, Something New Wedding Designs


16... "Pink + Aqua"
by Something Old, Something New Wedding Designs

17... "Nautical"
by Inspiring Brides


17... "Nautical"
by Inspiring Brides

18... "Berry in Love"
by Nantucket Weddings Unveiled


18... "Berry in Love"
by Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

19... "Mi Amor"
by Mismikado's Journey Down the Aisle



19... "Mi Amor"
by Mismikado's Journey Down the Aisle

20... "my little chickadee"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design



20... "my little chickadee"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design

21... "it's crystal clear"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design


21... "it's crystal clear"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design

22... "all that glitters"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design



22... "all that glitters"
by Bridal Buzz from Wed Event Design

23... "Family Wedding"
by The Mother of the Bride Mentality



23... "Family Wedding"
by The Mother of the Bride Mentality

24... "Falling in Love"
by The Mother of the Bride Mentality



24... "Falling in Love"
by The Mother of the Bride Mentality

25... "Vintage Lavender Wedding"
by Prima Donna Bride



25... "Vintage Lavender Wedding"
by Prima Donna Bride

26... "Lanterns"
by Alexandra at WeddzillaBlog



26... "Lanterns"
by Alexandra at WeddzillaBlog

27... "A Cape Cod Wedding"
by Caroline at WeddzillaBlog



27... "A Cape Cod Wedding"
by Caroline at WeddzillaBlog

28... "Iced Tangerine"
by Just Wright Designs



28... "Iced Tangerine"
by Just Wright Designs

29... "A Sweet Affair"
by Birthday Girl



29... "A Sweet Affair"
by Birthday Girl

30... "Sea Glass"
by Nantucket Weddings Unveiled



30... "Sea Glass"
by Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

31... "Shabby Chic on the Bay"
by Robert T. Parker, via Shelby Leigh Photography
(I was contacted by this wonderful man that doesn't have a blog, but thinks his wife and wedding pics deserve to be in our contest. I can't agree more. Click on the link to see his entry in the My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest.)



31... "Shabby Chic on the Bay"
by Robert T. Parker, via Shelby Leigh Photography
(I was contacted by this wonderful man that doesn't have a blog, but thinks his wife and wedding pics deserve to be in our contest. I can't agree more. Click on the link to see his entry in the My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest.)

32... "Purple Makes a Perfect Story"
by A Summer Picnic Wedding



32... "Purple Makes a Perfect Story"
by A Summer Picnic Wedding

33... "Pink and Green Spring Wedding"
by Sugar and Spice



33... "Pink and Green Spring Wedding"
by Sugar and Spice

34... "Bollywood"
by Alexandra at Weddzilla.com



34... "Bollywood"
by Alexandra at Weddzilla.com

35... "Painting the Roses Red"
by Alexandra at Weddzilla.com



35... "Painting the Roses Red"
by Alexandra at Weddzilla.com

36... "My Hawaiian Wedding Inspiration
by Couture Celebrations



36... "My Hawaiian Wedding Inspiration
by Couture Celebrations