Thursday, November 12, 2009

Garden Wedding Ideas - Bird & Butterfly Theme in Blue, Green & Brown

Let Mother Nature be your inspiration when choosing your wedding theme.    Perfect for a garden wedding, this light and airy wedding board incorporates love birds and butterflies with colors of robin’s egg blue, pea green and brown.


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Row 1:   Bridesmaid Dresses;   Bird Nest Boutonniere;  Hand Painted Butterflies

Row 2:   Bridal Bouquet;   Love Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers Favors;  Natural Bird Nests

Row 3:   Love Birds Cake Topper in Nest;   Butterfly Garter Set;  Wedding Cake

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Bridal Fitness - What's Your Ideal Wedding Day Weight?

Do you have your heart set on a bridal gown that'll look best on a svelte figure but you're currently less-than-svelte?    Not to worry.   There are fitness trainers who specialize in helping brides get in shape for the Big Day.

Companies like Brides Made Fit! of Metro Detroit understand that you're busy planning a wedding and will work with you to develop a fitness program that works for you and your schedule.   They have programs for everyone and every budget and will make sure you look your best in the wedding gown or honeymoon wear of your dreams.

To find a bridal fitness expert in your area, perform an internet search for bridal fitness or bridal beauty.

Image courtesy of Alpha Fitness

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Christmas Wedding Theme in Red & White

Are you marrying near the Christmas holidays and looking for inspiration for your Christmas Wedding Theme?    Look to one of the most popular Christmas staples - the candy cane.    Using the candy cane as inspiration provides an instant color palette of red and white and pattern of stripes.


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Row 1:   Candy Cane & Roses Centerpiece;  Winter Bride;  Wedding Cake;  Horse & Carriage

Row 2:   Snowy Leaves Save the Date;  Candy Canes in Silver Container;  Crystal Tealight Holders;  Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sticks (Homemade Favors)

Row 3:   Reception Table;  Candy Cane Cocktail (for Reception Cocktail Hour);  Red Stripe Cake Serving Set;  Flower Girl Dress

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Crystal Monogram Cake Toppers - Use After the Wedding

Crystal monogram cake toppers are a wonderful way to personalize your wedding cake.   After the wedding, you may want to consider showcasing your topper by removing the spikes and placing in a keepsake shadowbox, matted frame, or on a Christmas tree.


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Row 1:   Monogram Wedding Cake Toppers

Row 2:   Monogram Topper in Shadowbox Display;  Crystal Monogram Topper as Ornament

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

A Jewel Tone Wedding Color Palette

Inspired by the wedding band of whimsical goldsmith Alex Sepkus, the following inspiration board features a colorful palette of pretty jewel tones with gold and diamond accents.


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Row 1:   Alex Sepkus Wedding Band;  Bridesmaid Dresses;  Table Settings;  Gemstone Escort Card Display

Row 2:   Bridal Bouquet;  Gemstone Cake Topper;  Diamond Table Decorations;  Gold Toasting Flutes

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Indian Wedding Celebration

An Indian wedding celebration is truly a feast for the eyes with rich colors and textures.    Indian wedding events can begin up to one week before the actual wedding ceremony and focus on love, family and tradition.



Row 1:   Indian Bride & Groom Topper;   Indian Inspired Tandori Cake Stand;  Indian Themed Wedding Tablescape   (Table Number Tent Card, Love Votive Holders, Wooden Elephant Favors, Pillar Candles, Indian Place Card Holders)

Row 2:   Bridal Party;  Indian Theme Favor Card;  Bride Preparation

Row 3:   Bridal Mehndi;  Sangeet Ceremony;  Indian Groom

Contemporary Indian Wedding Attire

Contemporary Indian Bride & Groom ;  
Contemporary Indian Bride & Groom Cake Topper


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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Vintage Inspired Wedding – Garden Variety

If a vintage inspired wedding tickles your fancy, take a look at the following inspiration board.   It was inspired by Anthropologie's Stone Garden Necklace.   Anthropologie offers a delightful collection of bridesmaid dresses, jewelry and shoes that are ideal for shabby chic, vintage or garden themed weddings.



Row 1:   Stone Garden Necklace;  Vintage Style Evening Bag;  Antique Finish Place Card Holder/Frame

Row 2:   Dress;  Shoes;  Vintage Lace Wedding Cake

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