Inspiration/Business

Design Details + Creating a Mood Board

Why Mood Boards Matter

The design process is one of my favorites! It gets me excited and ideas start flowing of all the possibilities. With my partial and full planning clients, I create design or mood boards for us to use throughout the planning process. It’s great for inspiration as we bring other vendors on board and to help us stay on track to keep the aesthetic the way we want. Pinterest is a dream and a curse, but this is merely inspiration for us to move forward and come up with our own creative ideas! I’m not going to lie but I’m pretty feakin excited for these! All of them are taking place in 2017 but I can’t wait to bring these visions to life! So here’s a peak into my process.

Vineyard Wedding Mood Board

First up! Danielle + Andy’s Triunfo Creek Vineyard Wedding. This aesthetic is soft, clean, minimal, modern, and romantic! Lots of neutrals, whites, and greens to play with. I mean we’ll be on a vineyard, so we know it’s going to be gorgeous!

vineyard wedding mood board

Ojai Wedding Mood Board

Next is Kathleen + Stephen’s Ojai wedding! This aesthetic has a desert vibe, a little eclectic, and unique with bright pops of color and flowers to make it stand out. The colors we’re focusing on are midnight blues, sage green, and a light pink. Ojai, we’re ready to transform you at Red Tail Ranch!

Ojai wedding mood board

Rustic Wedding Mood Board

Lastly, is another Triunfo Creek Vineyards wedding for Kristin + Greg. Their aesthetic is elegant, rustic, and romantic. There will be some awesome touches throughout this wedding with great custom pieces from Hue Creative! Their colors are blush, navy, darker pinks, and whites. Let’s just say, Timmy D’s lounge and bar is happening and it’s going to be pretty awesome!

Final Mood Board - Kristin + Greg

Hopefully you’re feeling inspired! Do something this week, that inspires you. Even if it’s 10 minutes. Work those creative muscles! You’ll be glad you did!

If you’re ready to design your big day, contact me on my homepage here and let’s create a dreamy mood board.

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LATTE OBSESSED, OVERACHIEVER, Outdoor Lover, Sucker for Live Music, Donut fanatic, Life Long Grey's Anatomy Fan, DOG MOM + now mom to my girl Rye. 

Hi, I'm Kari.
Wedding Planner, Podcaster, & Creative Entrepreneur.

The founder and lead planner behind Feathered Arrow Studio. Over the past 11 years, I’ve designed and executed more than 175 weddings throughout Southern California, helping couples create celebrations that feel deeply personal and beautiful.

My approach blends thoughtful design with genuine hospitality. I care deeply about how a wedding feels not just how it looks. I want every detail to be intentional and every guest to feel taken care of. Together we take your inspiration, your story, and your priorities and turn them into a celebration that feels effortless, welcoming, and unmistakably yours.

Not every couple needs full-service planning, which is why I also offer wedding consults and planning guides for those navigating the process on their own. I’m also the co-host of Just Another Biz Podcast, where we have honest conversations about the wedding industry with fellow creatives behind the scenes.

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