anniversary gift dishtowel

Look at this adorable gift for a Bride to be!  A dishtowel with a list of traditional wedding anniversary gifts so they'll always know what to get.  I think I need it for myself.  I'm 3 years in and haven't received paper, cotton or leather!  Although neither has my Husband.

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I'm snatching one up for my next wedding shower gift!

emersonmade bridesmaid dresses

***I'm having a giveaway on my other blog Que Sera Sera! Swing by and enter to win some Valentine's Day pillows!***

We all love Emersonmade right?  She can do no wrong.  While I was drooling over her clothing line I found that she is doing special order bridesmaid dresses!  But you're running out of time, orders for 2011 must be in my February 28th!  As if you Brides need any more stress...

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My girlfriend also told me yesterday that Anthropologie will debut their wedding line February 14th.

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Oh the good things February brings.  I can't wait!

diy branch centerpieces

***I'm having a giveaway on my other blog Que Sera Sera! Swing by and enter to win some Valentine's Day pillows!***

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Manzanita branches are so versatile.  When we were getting married I wanted our centerpieces to be like the photo above.  Unfortunately it was too expensive to ship manzanita branches to Mexico.  I did have our wedding coordinator try it out with regular branches but it didn't look the same.  We ended up with a grouping of white pillar candles and orchids sprinkles around them.  It was simple, I was in love and I was holding a margarita.  Perfect.  But I'm still itching to do something with manzanita branches.

When I was searching the Apartment Therapy archives I came across this centerpiece.  Isn't it gorgeous?

I'm considering making one and hanging it above my fireplace.  At Christmas I'll replace the birds with ornaments.  See?  Versatile.

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pink winterberry bouquets

I love winterberries.  I think these pink ones would make a sweet winter bouquet. 

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That's right, it's not Spring yet.

marry me votives

How perfect would this proposal be? 

Step 1:  Find a man with a beautiful mantle.  Step 2:  Briefly consider why he has such a pretty mantle.  Step 3:  Chalk it up to good taste and proceed with plan.  Step 4:  Order votives, light candles and get the champagne ready.  Step 5:  Ask, kiss and rejoice!

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tiny flower girls

Sometimes you have a little miss in your family that is too young to walk down the aisle.  But there are still ways to make them a part of the celebration!

This sweet little corsage my friend Alissa had made for her neice is my favorite

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And why not an adorable pair of flats?  It's never too early for shoes

reader request: photo displays at your reception

Remember Bryn from her adorable San Francisco City Hall wedding?   She is having a reception to celebrate with family and friends and would like to display her wedding photos for all to see.  Here's a few ideas to help you out Bryn!

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love necklaces

I have a girlfriend who only buys gold jewelry.  She knows she loves it and so she makes sure everything she buys matches that.  Hardware on bags, belt buckles.  I wish I could make a commitment like that but I can't.  I like both.  Dare I say...I'm indecisive ;) 

I saw this adorable gold arrow necklace at Stella & Dot.  I think a February bride could make good use of it.  I would make good use of it too.

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Wouldn't it be sweet layered with a teeny heart?

I'm not usually a fan of heart jewelry though.

Wait, I made a decision!

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If you want to get really mushy, I think these are darling too.

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What kind of jewelry do you gravitate toward?

thread - bridal collection

I'm sure by now many of you have heard about Thread.  If you haven't, it's one of the best sites for bridemaids dresses.  To me anyway, and next to my first love JCrew.  You pick a style, pick a fabric and they create.  Which is awesome if you're shopping for velvet dresses in August. 

I stopped by their site the other day to drool over their seersucker dresses and found out they have a new bridal collection!  It was news to me so I thought I'd share.

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And they still have their classic bridal line...everything mostly under $500 and they come in different colors

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candlelit cake stands

I love cake stands stacked up to display desserts and things.  I loved this DIY centerpiece even more!  No calories and just plain beautiful.

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I've seen quite a few clear glass cake stands at the thrift store lately.  Time to start stocking up!

swan lake wedding

I saw Black Swan yesterday.  Have you seen it?  So creepy, but stunning and beautiful at the same time.  Natalie Portman is amazing and all the dancing makes me nostalgic for my studio days. 

The costumes reminded me of this beautiful wedding featured on Green Wedding Shoes last year.  The Bride wore a gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown.  If ever there was a Swan Lake wedding, this was it.  I secretly hope her name was Odette.

 

{Photography by Marie Labbancz, see more of this beautiful wedding at her blog here}

cheap alphabet necklace

Your bridesmaids already know you're too cheap to buy them an Elsa Peretti letter pendant from Tiffany's.  So save your money and get them one from Urban Outfitters. They're on sale for $9.99! 

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Wrap it around a bottle of champagne and attach a gift certificate for a massage or dinner out. 

Sure I'll be your bridesmaid...thanks for asking ;)

easiest diy invitation ever...

This has got to be the most brilliant snail mail idea ever!  Martha Stewart showed how to make these letter/envelopes in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living.  She used it for a holiday letter, but I think it could easily be turned into a wedding invitation. 

Find yourself some pretty 8 1/2" x 11" paper, print your wedding information with your good ol' HP.  Make some labels and fold away.  Need an RSVP card?  Make a small postcard and insert inside your new envelope/invite.  Just make sure it is a minimum of 3 1/2" x 5" or the post office won't return them to you.  And then you'll really save money on your wedding because you'll have no guests.  Just a thought.

I think they're so creative!

forced flower bulb favors

Stephanie of Turtle Soup put together these paperwhite bulbs as Christmas gifts at her cookie exchange.  Aren't they adorable?  I'm a fan of mismatched so I'd hit my local Goodwill for some $.50 cent glasses.  Then I'd buy some bulbs in bulk.  I love the packaging and paperwhites.  Double plus!

Like the name topper?  Visit her blog for the template.

flea market inspiration: table numbers

So many different ideas for table numbers at a flea market.  Collections of stencils and typewriter keys have so many uses!

Gas station numbers.  Colorful and worn around the edges

And letters too! " Who says you have to stick to numbers?, says Kaitlyn"

 

These metal stencils would make unique table numbers...or letters

This was my favorite table number/centerpiece combo.

An easy DIY.  Spray paint your number on a galvanized container and fill with branches. 

If you're craving color, spray paint your branches too!

flea market inspiration: mink bow tie

Isn't it fabulous?

It's pretty enough for a man or a woman.

We were back at the 2nd Saturdayz flea market this weekend.  More flea market inspiration to come!

pizza pie wedding

The other day I was at Crate and Barrel and I saw this beautiful table.  I'm a sucker for white carrera marble and I know I'll never be able to have it for countertops.  I'm messy with wine and lemon juice.  But I could definitely manage it on an island or dining room table. 

When I saw it I immediately thought...pizza party. Maybe it was because someone opened the door and the smell of Pagliacci's wafted through.  But I definitely thought "I could plan a wedding around that".

It would be simple, in a loft...it's New York of course.  Doesn't everyone live in a loft in New York? ;)  Centered around the pizza and wine.  It would be lovely.

 

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Table, you will be mine someday.

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Letterpress invitations of New York landmarks

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Free flowing wine...and pizza

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I'd either sling pies down the center of the table, or if it were an intimate group...make your own!

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And cannoli for dessert.  You can't go wrong

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What's that?  No place to put your cake topper?  Of course there is!


{Happy weekend}

fabric wedding invitations

If you have a sewing machine and a group of friends who know how to use scissors, these fabric invites would be easy to whip up.  They have to be some of the prettiest invitations I've ever seen!

A great way to carry your fabric details throughout your wedding.

Stop by merriment design for the full tutorial!

kate middleton's ring

Has anyone considered getting a knock off of Kate Middleton's engagement ring? 

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Hmm....I just might 

love cakes

Is it too soon to be thinking about Valentine's Day?  These holidays all seem to sneak up on me, so I'm going to start planning now.  Of course there doesn't need to be an occasion to make these Hostest look alikes.  Although bridal showers, would be a good one...you know, if you needed an idea ;)

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winter ice skating party

How great would it be to attend an ice skating party on a pond?  I love this one featured on The Sweetest Occasion.  I think it would translate well to a cozy afternoon wedding.  Hot cocoa and marshmallows, a roaring fire and wool blankets.  Forget the dance floor, the bride and groom will be having their first skate on the ice.