Archive for May, 2009

Krista + Ryan :: Wedding Teaser

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Once I get the professional pictures back I will post those up here, in the meantime you need to check out this breathtaking wedding!

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The First Dance :: One and Only – Teitur

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Gorgeous Lynn Lugo dresses

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After a long year of planning you deserve to break it down on the dance floor!dancing

Week of Color :: Shocking Pink

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Be daring with your colors on your wedding day.  Take the pastel pink shade that you grew up with as a little girl, and rock it out with Hot Pink on your wedding day!

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Check out the pink clutch on the left side of the Blissful Bride’s inspiration board…LOVE it!

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Don’t be afraid to send out bold invitations, your guests will get a teaser of the unique wedding they will be attending.

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Play around with bridesmaids’ shoes, this is one place that color isn’t always expected but is a fun detail to add to the day!

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Cheers with Pink Martinis on your wedding night, create a customized drink that will contribute to the  bright colors.

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Carry on the Hot Pink theme when you head back to your hotel room with this sexy lingerie from Victoria Secret.  Your new husband will be glad he agreed to the hot pink theme when he sees you in this. :)

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Sources:  Victoria Secret, Leslie Manoperger Photography, Onesource, Living With a Boy, Etsy, Stuart Meitzman, The Blissful Bride

Mother in Black

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

There are two schools of thoughts as to what a mother of the Bride or Groom should wear when attending their child’s wedding.

1)  Wear Black!  It is an attractive color on everyone and will match any color combination.  You will be able to wear the dress again to numerous functions, who doesn’t need a classic black gown?

2) Avoid Black like the Plague! Wearing black to your child’s wedding is making a statement as if you were attending a funeral that this is the death of your relationship with your son or daughter.  This is a time to celebrate not mourn!

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What is your opinion?  Should  mothers slim down with black or avoid appearing like they are attending a funeral?

Source: Nordstrom, The Knot

Love & Lemonade

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

During your hot summer wedding, provide your guests with a bit of a relief with some lemonade!  Set up jars for a self service bar or individual glasses to be butler passed.  Add some variety with different flavors such as Strawberry Lemonade or even Sweet Tea as another option.

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Add fruit pieces to your drinks as a garnish!

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Fill the jars of lemonade with large pieces of fruit to add to the true fruit flavor and create a very summery feel.

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Send your guests home with memories of your delicious lemonade with these cute personalized packets.  I love the mini whisk attached to the packet, a great take-away from a summer wedding.

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Sources:  Leigh Webber Photography, Ritzybee, All Things Heart and Home, Labels by Design, Bliss Weddings LLC, OnceWed

Graffiti Wedding

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Add some edge to your wedding day! When I think of clean white wedding dresses, my first thought for a picturesque backdrop is not graffiti, but it works!  The colorful art contrasting against the clean lines of the white dress and black tux create vivid pictures on your big day.

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How did you add some funk to your wedding?

Source : Cipriano Palmer Photography, ZaraZoo, Stacey Wright Photography, Forever After Images, Photo.net