Basic Wedding Dress & Couture Accessories?

One of the latest trends in bridal fashion is the use of couture accessories to elevate the look of a modestly priced bridal gown.   Brides will purchase a basic gown, for say $500, from retailers like J. Crew and then purchase designer accessories (shoes, belts, shawls, headpieces and jewelry) from high-end salons and retailers.    This makes sense to most brides since a dress will only be worn once (unless saved for a daughter) but the accessories can be worn again and again.

As someone who spends more on accessories than clothes, this is a trend after my own heart.   My rationale:   I can wear a designer handbag every day but I might get funny looks if I wear the same clothing every day :)


Court & Plume “Carlyle” Headpiece, $210.00;   Manolo Blahnik "Dribbin" Satin Sandal, $645.00;   Jimmy Choo "Lace" Mary Jane Pump, $525.00;   Untamed Petals Beaded Sash, $325.00

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Green and Taupe Beach Wedding Theme - Casual on Sanibel Island

If the recent green and taupe beach wedding theme was a little too formal for your liking, here's a more laid back theme.   The mini lanterns and adirondack chair place card holders create a more casual tablescape.   The attire of the bridal party is also more relaxed.


Image credits & resources:
Lanterns, Starfish favor tag, Treasure chest favors;  Chair frames/place card holders, Palm tree favor boxes;    Cake (sweetandsaucyshop.com) ;    Groomsmen (sllphotography.com);   Sanibel Island (Denise Bovee Photography);  Sand dollar place cards ()

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Green and Taupe Beach Wedding Theme

Complete with iconic starfish, seashells, sand dollars and reef coral, this green and taupe beach wedding theme is truly elegant.   The white roses on the tablescape add to the sophistication of the theme.


Image credits & resources:
Invitation, Cake Topper, Starfish place card on glass;   Decorative tent ;    Kissing couple (charlotteromance.tumblr.com);   Rings on starfish;  Seashell place cards, Tablescape (marthastewartweddings.com);   Bride (Bridal Wedding Photos)

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Wedding Giveaway - Wedding Photography Package Worth $4,800

Enter to win a FREE wedding photography package, valued at over $4,800, courtesy of Bella Pictures.   Bella captures your wedding story with award-winning photography, a team of specialists and breathtaking albums.

Here's what's included:

• Two Bella certified photographers, for up to 8 hours each
• Color balancing and photo retouching services
• Images hosted online and archived on DVD
• A handcrafted 40-page flush-mount wedding album

Giveaway ends October 31, 2011 at midnight, so hurry! Good luck.

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Vera Wang Engagement Rings - The Love Collection

Vera Wang, the doyenne of all things wedding, has launched Vera Wang Love -- a collection of exquisite diamond engagement rings and wedding bands.   The collection is currently being sold exclusively at Zales.

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Pink and Red Winter Wedding Theme

Although Valentine's Day does fall within the winter season, this pink and red winter wedding theme has elements that suggest near-Christmas nuptials.

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Favor box & Snowflake RSVP;   Christian Louboutin shoe;    Bridal gown (weddinggownsdress.co.uk);   Bouquet (marthastewartweddings.com);  Centerpiece, Cookies (bhg.com);   Cake stand (flickr.com/modgourmet);   Evergreen branches (growersbox.com)

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Hand Painted Wedding Cake - Fall Wedding Cake

Don't you just love the attention to detail on this hand painted wedding cake in a fall motif?    It was created by Natasha, owner of Nevie Pie Cakes and a former textile designer.    Add appropriately themed accessories to your cake table for an impressive presentation.


Image credits & resources:
Hand painted wedding cake; Napkin, Cake serving set, Toasting flutes

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Wrapping Up Great Ideas at Things Festive Wedding Blog

Wow, time surely flies when you're having a great time sharing gorgeousness.   We were considering discontinuing our regular idea wrap-ups but since it's a great way to condense information, here are the highlights of the last few weeks of posts.    Enjoy!

Fuchsia & Teal Color Palette

Cakes Inspired by Invitations

Bridal Fascinators

COLOR PALETTE & THEME IDEAS

• Black and white wedding color palettes are so classic and elegant.

• Tiffany wedding themes will never go out of style.

• Get fresh wedding ideas from the top wedding blogs in one place.

• A "Meant to Bee" wedding theme says it all.

• Cozy and romantic fall wedding themes.

• 2012 wedding color trends are revealed.

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Pink and Green Beach Wedding Theme

If your Wedding Day vision includes sand and sun, this pink and green beach wedding color palette will make the day even brighter.   The beribboned brushes in the wicker basket are a clever and thoughtful gesture.    A unity sand ceremony always adds to the romance and sentiment of the day.

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Margarita mix favors, Hand fan, Invitation;   Cake (Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa);    Basket w/brushes & Paper lantern over florals;   Basket w/fan programs, Bottled candle decor, Floral centerpiece in metal vase (Brooke Christl Photography);  Chair w/ribbon and flowers (ivillage.com);   Bridesmaids w/parasols (Junebug Weddings);   Floral arch (atthebeachwedding.com);    Unity sand ceremony (alohaislandweddings.com)

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Pink and Purple Fall Wedding Theme - Raspberry and Aubergine

Beautiful raspberry and aubergine with other shades of pink and purple make this a fall wedding color palette that's both warm and festive.   Isn't the bridal bouquet gorgeous with its white-tipped aubergine dahlias, embossed velvet leaves and chartreuse acorns?

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Table number, Toasting flutes, Heart-shaped favor sticker;  Reception table (nancyliuchin.com);   Cake (Nataly Lemus);   Place card tree & Boutonniere (project wedding);    Cocktails dispenser (marthastewartweddings.com);  Ring pillow;   Blackberry mousse cakes (weheartit.com);   Shoes (Tying the knot) ;   Bridal party (theknot.com)

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Pink and Red Wedding Theme Al Fresco

Some may feel that a pink and red wedding color palette is only appropriate for Valentine's Day weddings.   Take this traditionally sweet palette outdoors and add greenery for a more rustic affair that's appropriate year round.

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Water bottle labels, Invitation, Rose Ceremony, Favor Box; Topiary place card holders;   Bride w/bouquet (theknot.com);  Pendant;    Chair decorations ;   Bridesmaids (dessy.com);   Shoes (Jasmine Star Photography) ;   Beverages (hostessblog.com);   Dessert buffet (Sara Gray Photography)

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Pink and Yellow Garden Wedding Theme - Whimsically Sweet

As we continue to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month with boards that contain the color pink, here's a board that is both whimsical and sweet.   The stationery sets the tone for this pink and yellow garden wedding theme with the rest of the components following suit.

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Stationery;   Bride w/bouquet (Wish Special Events);  Centerpieces (ruffledblog.com);   Fascinator ;   Engagement shoot kiss (100layercake.com);   Dessert buffets (birdsparty.com) ;   Cake (cakesbydesign.com);   Bride w/yellow shoes (Design Dishes)

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Pink and Taupe Wedding Theme with Vintage Elements

This pink and taupe wedding color palette is elevated by the addition of vintage-esque components like the shoe ornament, clutch and aged favor box.   Isn't the ring pillow divine?

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Favor box on place setting, Invitation;   Bride w/bridesmaids & Cake (adaytorememberca.com);  Bridal bouquet (marthastewartweddings.com);   Shoe (debenhams.com);   Room w/chandelier (4inspireddesign.com);   Clutch ;   Ring pillow

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Pink and Orange Garden Wedding Theme

The pink and orange daisies on the favor boxes definitely say "spring" and just have to be part of an outdoor celebration.    A garden is the ideal place for them to blend with other floral and natural elements.

More Pink Color Palettes


Image credits & resources:
Favor boxes, Invitation;   Bride w/bouquet (theknot.com);  Fruit and centerpieces (A Diary of Lovely);   Bridal party (iloveswmag.com);   Candy buffet (amyatlas.com);   Reception table (lalalovelythings.com);   Cupcakes (theknot.com);   Mason jar centerpiece ;   Beverage (babygearworld.com);   Chairs and petals (The Bride's Cafe)

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Pink and Green Wedding Color Palette

When it comes to pink and green wedding color palettes, there are so many shades of both colors to choose from.    The bridal bouquet contains blush pink, fuchsia, pale green, apple green, and willow green as predominant colors.    These colors play throughout the board and collectively in the dessert buffet.


Image credits & resources:
Apple green favor tag, Toasting flutes, Wedding stir sticks, Favor boxes;   Bride w/bouquet (stylemepretty.com);  Cake;   Lemonade (stylemepretty.com); Groom (Wedding Obsession); Macaroons (reasonstobreathe.tumblr.com), Dessert Buffet (goodhousekeeping.com);   Floral centerpiece (heartbeatoz.tumblr.com);  Paper lanterns (Land of Nod)

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More Pink Color Palettes


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Fuchsia and Teal Wedding Color Palette

For lovers of vibrant colors, a fuchsia and teal wedding color palette fits the bill.   When I came across the exquisite ring pillow, I just had to build a board around it.   The grosgrain ribbon begged for bits of green to be incorporated and the silk flowers influenced the addition of more fuchsia blooms.


Centerpieces, Groom w/bouquet, & Flower girls (House of Turquoise);  Bridesmaids (theknot.com);   Ring pillow;   Cake (The Artisan Kitchen);   Favor tag, Hand fan, Bridal t-shirt, Paper lantern

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More Pink Color Palettes


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Pink and Silver Wedding Color Palette

How lovely is this pink and silver wedding color palette with crystal accents?    Adding silver keeps a soft pink palette from being too girly (it's his wedding too, after all).    The cupcake tower is beyond stunning.


Garter, evening bag, pen set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, invitation
Pink diamond ring (airnow.org),   Flower girl hair bow,   Floral centerpiece (Jennifer Brindley Photography),   Bridal party (thedjsolution.com),   Cupcake tower (lecupcake.com),   Groom (theknot.com)

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Mardi Gras Wedding Theme - Laissez les bons temps rouler!

A Mardi Gras wedding theme can take on many forms depending on how far out you want your event to be.   This board celebrates the spirit of Mardi Gras with iconic symbols: coins, masks, the French fleur-de-lis and traditional hues of yellow, purple and green.    Neutrals were added to offset the vibrant colors and yield a more sophisticated aesthetic.

Patterns:   Harlequin, diamond, fleur de lis, damask
Decor:   Masks, beads, coins, feathers, confetti, parasols
Colors:    Yellow, green, purple, jewel tones
Food:    Shrimp creole, jambalaya, king cake, etoufee
Music:    Jazz


Mardi Gras wreath;   Bourbon street place card holders;   New Orleans native - jazz musician Wynton Marsalis (montrealjazzfest.com);   Bride's mask;   Floral centerpiece (Nancy Liu Chin);   Fleur de lis table number & napkin;   Bridal party (Wedding by color);   Coins (Century novelty);   Gold mask;   Cake (Kelli Hunt Photography);   Shoes on piano (Kate Bentley Photography);   Fleur de lis cake balls (austincakeball.com);   Skirted table (Hitched UK);   Groomsman (Amy Carroll Photography)

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Amazing Pink Wedding Cakes

If you choose one of these gorgeous pink wedding cakes for your Big Day, you run the risk of not wanting to cut it.   They are truly confectionary works of art.

Find the perfect cake topper
Accessories for serving your cake in style


Martha Stewart Weddings


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Southern Living


Cake Opera Co.

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Yummy Chocolate Diamond Engagement Rings

If there's anything more gratifying than the taste of chocolate, it has to be the look of chocolate diamonds.   Le Vian has designed the most amazing collection of chocolate diamond engagement rings that just might make your mouth water.

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