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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Are You Struggling With Wedding Favors Ideas?

Not sure what wedding favor will suit your wedding theme?  Want favors that are elegant, but worried they will cost a fortune?

Then be sure to check out Cheap Wedding Idea's post on Wedding Favors Ideas

 

Favors as Centerpieces Wedding Favors Ideas

 

There is an abundance of wedding favors and gifts on offer today. You can find everything ranging from extravagant to tacky, to beautiful and inexpensive. However, if you are planning your dream wedding on a budget then the ideal wedding favor is both beautiful and inexpensive. Here are a few tips to inspire your wedding favors ideas

 

Chloe x

One Bride's Secret To Saving Thousands 

On Her Wedding Dress. . . 

Monday, January 17, 2011

Walking In A Winter Wedding Wonderland

Winter Weddings have a class of their own. And the following treasures I'm sharing with you are no exception:

 

Outdoor Whimsical Winter Wedding Inspiration via Green Wedding Shoes

 

bride in the snow

 

Winter Stylized Wedding with peppermint goodness via Brenda's Wedding Blog

 

 

Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Issue via 100 Layer Cake

 

 

Wedding Color Palettes via The Sweetest Occasion

 

Soft Pink and Gold Winter Tabletop via Elizabeth Anne Designs

 

Pink-and-Gold-Holiday-Table

 

. . . and even more Elegant Winter Wedding Inspiration from the talented Elizabeth Anne Designs

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Themed Wedding Ideas: Passionate Purple

Themed Wedding Ideas for Planning A Dream Wedding

 

When I think of the color purple I think luxury, royalty, decadence,mystery, spirituality and passion.

It certainly is a magical color that works splendidly either as a rich background complimenting lighter shades or as a bold statement all of its own.  Many precious items come wrapped in purple - sparkling jewels, antiques and rich dark chocolate. Here are some wonderful weddings using purple as their feature wedding theme - I think you'll agree they're all a regal hit.

 

Decadent Purple Maids from Events By Heather Ham

 

 

Fab Purple Wedding Shoes by Natalie Moser Photography

Modern trousseau 2011 bridal gown collection, Martine wedding dress - strapless fitted bodice textured skirt, purple color sash

Chez Purrrrfect for your Wedding Gown - Purple Roses or Purple Sash by Modern Trousseau

 

Wedding chairs dressed up at Cobalt Coast Resort, Grand Cayman

Mauve Chair Bow

 

 

Wedding Cake with Purple Detail

 

Royal purple flower girl dresses to match J Crew dresses

Oh so cute . . . Purple Flower Girls

 

Must have bridesmaid or Flower Girl Purse

 

Planning A Dream Wedding? 

Make Sure You Read This First!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

DIY Wedding Ideas

DIY Wedding Ideas for Planning Your Dream Wedding

 

Hi gang!

Check out some of the best DIY wedding ideas and projects I found around the web last week:

 

DIY Shabby Chic Boutonniere

 

DIY Luminaria Centerpieces


DIY Soft Tropical Wedding Cake

Alright folks…this is about as friendly of a wedding cake as it gets! This sweet thing was made by our local Whole Foods baker for $50. I just drew him a picture, picked out the cake and frosting, stuck some fresh ‘blushing bride’ protea in the top and voila!

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DIY Invitations that are easy peasy!

 

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Birch Bark Wedding Ideas: Birch Bark Arch


OK. Maybe not for the faint heated DIY type, but nevertheless absolutely gorgeous and SUPER creative!  Here is another:

 

Birch Bark Flower Box

 

and for that winter wedding or little soiree. . . . 

 

DIY Snowflake Cupcakes

 

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What are you waiting for?  Time to get busy and DIY your little butts off!

 

Chloe x

Attention All Savvy Wedding Planners!

Don't Pay A Dime On Your Wedding Without Reading This!

 

Wedding Invitations As Unique As You

Here is a round up of delightful wedding invitations I discovered that are both eye catching and very unique.

There absolutely perfect for the bride who wants to stand out from the crowd!  What do you think?

 

1. The Big Day

The Big Day

 

2. Silk Box by Simply Posh Design

 

 

3. Wooden Invitations from Cards By Cristina

Woo

 

4. Love this one for  vintage wedding!  Record With Sleeve Wedding Invitation

Record with Sleeve - Wedding invitation

5. Vintage Save The Date Photo Strip Cards

Vintage Photo Strip Save the Date Cardstock Cards

 

or how about a customized wedding logo from Event Logo House for the occassion? 

Themed Logo

Themed Destination Wedding Logos Wedding Monograms

Elegant Wedding Logo

 

 

STOP!

Don't Plan A Wedding Without Reading This First . . .

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wedding Decorations or Haute Couture?

Amazing wedding linens and tablescapes were a feast for the eyes at the recent Wildflower Linen Grand Opening Party. 

Every single wedding theme was 'out of this world' - I don't know where to start.

So here is a just glimpse of the glamor to get you started.....  

 

 

 

And here is a video of the highlight of the evening - a fashion runway show featuring their divine fabrics. I'm totally in awe!!!!

 

Ready for more?  Then head over to Wildflower Linen for the rest of the finery!

 

In the meantime, if your looking for wedding decorating ideas for your wedding day that are not only beautiful but also budget friendly, then check out 

Wedding Decorating Ideas For The Bride On A Budget.

 

Chloe x

 

STOP!

Don't Plan Your Wedding Without Reading This!

 

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Wedding Flowers On A Budget

If you're needing ideas to keep the cost of your wedding down but still want it to look Fantabulous - check out our latest post on Cheap Wedding Ideas:

 

Cheap Wedding Flowers For A Stylish Wedding - Part Two 

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Wedding flowers create a large part of the vision at most weddings. Therefore, planning a dream wedding that includes beautiful yet cheap wedding flowers is a challenge for even the bravest of brides. But don’t give up hope just yet – it is still possible to have a dream wedding on a budget that is blossoming with beautiful blooms.

(oh and there is also Part One if your a junkie for great wedding info (like myself :)! )  Enjoy. . 

Chloe x

Calling All Savvy Brides!

Don't Plan Your Wedding Without Reading This First . . . 

 


 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Real Weddings with Whimsical DIY Touches

It's about time I showed off some "real" wedding style. So, this week I found three beautiful brides and 3 Real Weddings in wedding blog land to share with you.

Many of them feature pretty DIY wedding touches and are jammed full of whimsical style to inspire even the most reluctant wedding planner!  

 

1. Rustic New Hampshire Wedding

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Sarah and her sisters made the paper hearts, table numbers, and honey jars.   In addition to that beautiful ceremony bench, Sarah’s father also cut all of the logs for the centerpieces and dessert stands, and created the candelabra that hung from the ceremony tent!

 

2. Backyard Homemade Wedding

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from the fabulous duo of Whitney and Jesse of Our Labor of Love, is that ofMax and Margaux.  All you really need to hear to know that their two day backyard celebration is knock-your-socks-off amazing is that the awesome crew of The Flashdance came together to produce it!

 

3.Dreamy Atlanta Wedding

We almost don’t know where to start with Laura & Mark’s dreamy Atlanta wedding! I suppose we could begin by pointing out that Laura planned and designed nearly everything herself – illustrating seating charts, collecting vintage items, and designing all the paper goods herself. And everything turned out soo fantastic, Laura even decided to open up her own Etsy design shop!

Aren't they enchanting!

Chloe x

 

Calling All Savvy Brides!  

Don't Plan Your Wedding Before Reading This!

Wedding Dresses Giveaway - PreLoved & Still Gorgeous!

It seems like this time of year is when people really kick their wedding planning up a notch. Which means it’s the perfect time to win a free wedding dress from PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com! Right? Everybody loves a free $2000 wedding dress.

Here’s how it works: Between now and January 31st, enter to win a PreOwned wedding dress worth up to $2,000. Enter with their online entry form and get bonus entries on their Facebook page.

If you win you’ll have your pick of any dress on their site worth up to $2,000. If your dream dress is over $2,000, they’ll pay the first $2,000. Pretty good deal, no?

Start shopping for your dress now! You can search by designer and size, plus browse POWD faves and most viewed dresses too.

Good luck and happy planning!

Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada (excluding Quebec) only.

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Chloe x

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Wedding Cake with a Wintry Twist

Planning A Dream Wedding On A Budget?

While hopping around the internet in search of inspiration for Somewhere Splendid posts, I stumbled across this absolutely adorable cake from Sweetapolita. Though perhaps it’s a little more Christmas-y than general winter, I decided I had to post it anyway because one, I love baker’s twine; two, I love peppermint; three, I love when my two favorite things come together to create an amazing design. It’s whimsical, sweet, and perfect for a holiday time wedding. Rosie did such a great job with this one!

Images from Sweetapolita.

Almost too good to eat!

Cheap Wedding Ideas for a Winter Wedding

Find the Solution for Planning a Dream Wedding on a Budget!

Happy New Year everyone.

As a kick start into January I thought I would share with my fave cute finds

for a vintage Winter Wedding this week from Etsy!

 

vintage 1950s FROSTED COTTON cocktail dressj

vintage 1950s FROSTED COTTON cocktail dress

 

Rustic Personalized Engraved Wedding Favor Boxes

Rustic Personalized Engraved Wedding Favor Boxes

 

The Jordyn Fingertip Lettuce Edge Veil

The Jordyn Fingertip Lettuce Edge Veil

 

Take care 

 

Chloe x

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