Friday, January 28, 2011

Weekend Inspiration: Wedding Gown Shopping

{Courtesy of Bridal Snob}

As look toward the weekend, lots of you newly engaged gals will go on the hunt for the perfect wedding gown. Hopefully these lovely dresses will inspire you! See you Monday! 

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Favor Trends: Custom Card Boxes

{Photo courtesy of Josh Lynn Photography}

Are you looking for something different for your card box? Try a custom hand painted box by Marni Gold of Creative Custom Card Boxes


Monday, January 24, 2011

Art: Ice Sculptures

Today we're going to talk about ice sculptures. I once dated a guy who was a chef for many years and when he got tired of it, he started an ice sculpture business. The work he did was amazing!Unfortunately--or should I say fortunately the relationship didn't work out (total jerk---long story) but it didn't stop me from appreciating the time and care it takes to create something from a block of ice. It really is truly an awe-inspiring art form. Here's some favorites courtesy of Inside Weddings.







Friday, January 21, 2011

Weekend Inspiration: Sisters


My sister is visiting for the weekend and I'm ecstatic! Even though we saw each other over the holiday season, I'm always happy to see her. So I'm off to spend some quality time with the family this weekend. I hope you do too. See you Monday kids!

Real Wedding: Sandy & Sonny {East Indian Inspiration}























It's always been a dream of mine to design an East Indian themed wedding. I was researching (as usual) and came across Sandy and Sonny's July 4-5, 2009 wedding in WedLuxe Magazine. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. Enjoy!


Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bridal Style: Amalia Carrara


One of our favorite dresses this season is new from Amalia Carrara for Eve of Milady. Don't you just love the floral sash with the jewel encrusted stigma? If you look closely there are flowers carefully placed all over the dress enhanced by white feathers.

Judith Leiber Wedding


Just in time for Spring, Judith Leiber Wedding is now offering crystal miniaudieres in the shape of a wedding cake and floral basket.  
Cake: $6,995.00
Bouquet: $5,995.00

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Bridal Style: Tara Keely



Don't you just love this strapless, taffeta trumpet style bridal gown from Tara Keely? We first saw this dress in an issue of BRIDES Magazine last year.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

DIY Drinks: iSi Twist 'n Sparkle


Hooray! Now you can make your own soda! The iSi Twist 'n Sparkle soda maker from Williams Sonoma can carbonate drinks in less than 30 seconds. Great for entertaining company at home or makes a great "Thank-You" gift for members of the wedding party.
Price: $49.95

Monday, January 17, 2011

What's New? Birchbox!


Here's the perfect "Thank You" gift for your bridesmaids--it's called Birchbox!
Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription service that delivers samples right to your front door!
Membership starts at the low price of $10.00/month. I don't know about you but I'm signing up today!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Friday Inspiration


Happy Friday! Happy Planning!

{Picture courtesy of Patterson Maker

Real Wedding: Summer Wedding at Pelican Hill

For those of you that are planning a summer wedding, here's some wonderful ideas from a real wedding we found at Inside Weddings







This wedding is dripping in elegance! The silver and grey palate enhanced by whites and hints of yellow works well together. Perfect for an indoor and outdoor event. Beautifully photographed by Steve Hoffmann of Hoffmann Photographer.

Vendors

Hair and Makeup: On Location Beauty
Consultant: Details Details (Jeannie Savage)
Floral Design and Rentals: White Lilac Inc
Second Photographers: Douglas Chan and Brian Jost

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Real Wedding: Bethany & Geoff {Get Married in Times Square}


Get Married hosted the first wedding in Times Square this past New Year's Eve. The couple, Bethany and Geoff Dubie, were the lucky winners of this once in a lifetime event! To watch the event click here.

Photo courtesy of New York Daily News

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

DIY Correspondence


We love these letterpress invitations printed by Coeur Noir using Paperfinger calligraphy.



For you DIY gals, try this hand-callifgraphed return-address stamp or a personalized stationery stamp  from Primele Studio.
Stationery Stamp: $43.00
Return-adress Stamp: $59.00