What's Your Must-Have Wedding Accessory?

Brides-to-be often inspire each other.   When recently asked the following question:   "What is your must-have wedding accessory - the one thing you must have to make your wedding day complete?", here are some of the responses we received:

• My "must have" wedding accessory would be the thank-you gifts to our wedding party...they support the bride and groom before, during, and after the wedding so I feel it is extremely important to pick them out something extra special! – Shannon P. 


• Must Have wedding accessory would be flowers. -  Bethany P.

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DIY Wedding Invitations with Save the Dates, RSVP's and More

If you want to save on DIY wedding invitations and coordinating stationery items (save the dates, RSVPs, water bottle labels, favor stickers and on and on), you've got to have a look-see at our awesome new stationery collection.   You simply type in your desired text on our website and we do the rest (we can't have you do it all yourself)!   We have a vast selection of pretty papers that are ideal for most any wedding theme.



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Vintage Bridal Jewelry - What's Old is New

Complement your vintage wedding theme with vintage bridal jewelry finds that you don't have to hunt for.   Azaara has an exquisite collection of antique-inspired baubles.

More vintage wedding ideas



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Inexpensive Bridal Gowns & Bridesmaid Dresses

With the style and elegance that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus, these bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses are surprisingly easy on the budget.



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Cultural Wedding Ideas - The Many Faces of Love

Around the world, brides wear special attire to celebrate the wedding day.   Honor your heritage by donning traditional wedding clothing and accessories.

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Things Festive Wedding Blog - Weeks in Review August 13 and 20, 2010

Catch up on our posts from the last two weeks on the Things Festive Wedding Blog.    Here's what we presented the weeks ending August 13 and 20, 2010:

• Check out this lovely, springtime sage wedding theme.

• Festoon your fall nuptials with fall wedding favors that bear the iconic fall symbol.

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June SpaFinder Wedding Giveaway Winners Announced

Congratulations to our June 2010 SpaFinder Giveaway Winners.   Here's how they plan to use their gift certificates:

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Wedding Giveaway - Chinese Wedding Ideas

What are you planning for your Chinese themed wedding that will make it uniquely yours?   If you're not planning a Chinese themed wedding, do you have an idea that would make this type of wedding extra special?   Share your idea below or on Twitter and you could be selected to receive a gorgeous set of 12 silver fortune cookie place card holders.   Giveaway ends on September 19, 2010.    Winner to be selected on September 20, 2010.



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Vintage Wedding Favors - Classic Wedding Car

Enhance a vintage wedding theme with candle favors that resemble a classic wedding vehicle.   These posh candles will add elegant style to your reception tables or simply make the perfect vintage wedding favors.

More vintage wedding ideas



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Vintage Wedding Accessories

If you're looking for vintage wedding accessories, you've got to visit the site of our Pink Initiative co-supporter Orange & Blossom.   They have a lovely collection of everything from centerpieces and cake stands, to attire and bridal jewelry.

More vintage wedding ideas



Images courtesy of Orange & Blossom

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DIY Garden Wedding Centerpieces and Favors

Fill a pail with faux grass and butterfly accents to create a great base for DIY garden wedding centerpieces that double as table numbers.   Complement the theme with miniature favor pails embellished with decorative stickers and filled with sweet treats.



MATERIALS
For Table Number
Large Tin Pail
Faux Grass
Butterfly Accents
Table Number Holders
Table Number Cards

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Bridal Hairstyles - Inspiration from the Red Carpet

We often look to celebrities to introduce the latest trends in fashion and hairstyles.   Whether you're looking for a short, sassy do or an elegantly coiffed updo for your bridal hairstyle, be inspired by these always-in-style celebrities.

Bridal Hair Accessories



Images courtesy of In Style Weddings

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DIY Wedding Idea - Unique Menu and Table Sign Cards

Today's DIY wedding idea:   follow the simple instructions below to create uniquely special menu or table sign cards.   Nestled in a natural bird's nest, and atop wine cork holders, your menu or table sign cards will perfectly complement a natural wedding theme.



Materials:
Wine cork or wine cork holders
Miniature bird's nest
Blank menu card or table sign cards (Gartner Studios® Tall Green Fern Response Card shown above left)
Cutting knife (if not using pre-cut wine cork holders)
Computer & Printer (for printing menu cards)

Instructions:
Print desired menu on card or use pre-printed table sign card.
Cut slit into wine cork.
Slide menu card into cork and place in nest.

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Fall Wedding Favors - Autumn Leaves Wedding Favors

For festive fall wedding favors, complement an Autumn Leaves wedding theme with these decorative and practical favors.  Resources below.


Resources
Rows 1 & 2 found here
Row 3 found here

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Sage Wedding Theme - Great Year-Round

Although traditionally associated with fall weddings, a sage green wedding theme can work year-round.   The color(s) used to complement sage will determine the seasonal look.   In the board below, shades of coral, pink and a hint of gold create a color palette best for spring and summer weddings.   Resources and credits follow.

Resources & Credits
Bridal bouquets (francoiseweeks.com),   Bridal party (theknot.com),   Bridal shoes (stylemepretty.com),   Wedding cake (Gallery wedding cakes),   Favor tag, ring pillow & flutes,   Chair covers (The Wedding Decorator),   Bridesmaid dresses (My Wedding Place blog)

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Things Festive Wedding Blog - Weeks in Review July 30 and August 6, 2010

We've been such busy bees at the Things Festive Wedding Blog these past two weeks that we're a bit late summarizing the weeks ending July 30 and August 6, 2010.   Here's what we featured:

• We invited you to "step right up" and consider a whimsical circus wedding theme.

• Check out the details of the easiest-ever DIY beach wedding centerpieces.

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DIY Wedding Programs - Pretty and Personal

With the vast selection of pretty papers available, DIY wedding programs are a cinch to create.   They're also much less expensive than those professionally printed.   Using your computer, printer, and our free template, create a lasting memento of your special day by including an outline of the ceremony, names of the bridal party, special tributes and recognition of parents and deceased family members.   Whatever you decide to include, wedding programs are a great way to share the experience of your day with family and friends.

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Hot Fall 2010 Wedding Colors - Will Your Wedding Be Fashion Forward?

The following six colors definitely dominated the runways of Fall 2010 fashion events and are a mixture of rich, bold and bright.   Will your Fall 2010 wedding color palette feature any of these trendy hues?

Click on an image under each color to view theme details.

Red

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Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner - Leave It to the Experts

The wedding rehearsal dinner provides the perfect opportunity for couples to thank everyone who is contributing to the success of their wedding day, and to spend time with close friends and family.    For a memorable and stress-free rehearsal dinner, turn to the experts at Well Rehearsed.

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The Beatles Wedding Theme - Fab 1960's Wedding Theme

Whether you’re a lover of music, the ‘60’s, or the fabulous four from Liverpool, this Beatles wedding theme is sure to have guests talking for months after the wedding.   Be inspired by their album covers, songs or the decade in which they took the world by storm.   Resources and credits follow.

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Resources & Credits
Row 1:   Beatles figures (makelovereal.net);   Album cover;   Favor sticker;   Bridal party (poptasticbride.com)
Row 2:    All You Need is Love wall plaque;   Strawberry Fields cocktail (celebrations.com);   Table decor (poptasticbride.com);   Place card holders
Row 3:    Wedding cake (apieceofcake.com);   Invitations (poptasticbride.com);   Wedding napkins;   Album cover

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Love Bird Ring Pillow - As Seen in Brides Magazine

Brides Magazine featured our versatile and charming love bird ring pillow in their January, 2010 issue alongside other bird-related wedding accessories.   As shown below, this ring pillow is as comfortable in a woodsy wedding locale as surrounded by elegant, shimmering accessories.

More bird-themed wedding accessories to "tweeten" your day


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Natural Wedding Ideas - In the Woods, By the Ocean or in the Garden

Natural weddings are inspired by Mother Nature and feature organic shapes, textures and colors.   Let the beauty of the woods, an ocean view or a bountiful garden create the theme for your wedding.  Click on an image to view theme details.

Garden Wedding Themes

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