I stumbled onto a gorgeous little boutique today - Unique Vintage. They have a fabulous selection of vintage and vintage inspired clothing including some gorgeous, bridal worthy gowns. The best part is that most of their gowns are very affordable (I’m talking $99, $200, $300 etc). Take a look at a few from their current selection:
WOW right?
I absolutely love Oriental Trading! When I need craft ideas or party supplies for my kids it’s a bargain hunter’s dream and quite often I find inspiration for weddings as well. This morning, I was looking through the Christmas Decorating catalogue and came across a fabulous favor idea for a budget winter or Christmas wedding! Oriental Trading
offers a range of Photo Ornaments that you add your own picture to. They have snowflakes, snowman, gingerbread men, angels and even crocheted hearts.
You can add a copy of your engagement photo to each and use them as favors! They could also double as napkin rings: just add a length of ribbon and tie around the napkin. Or, add tags with your guests names on them and they double as escort or place cards as well! The best part - all of the ones shown below cost between 50 cents and $1.25 each!
When a firefighter has a wedding, you know it is a special occasion for everyone involved! Yet did you also know that some couples who are not actually working within the confines of the firefighter job description still wish to have a firefighter themed wedding? Generally speaking, such special theme weddings are organized by experienced wedding planners as they require a good deal of know how and also professional connections to ensure that the entire celebration is done tastefully and goes off without a hitch.
FireFighter Cake Toppers
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As this event requires in addition to the typical decorations and other accoutrements a plethora of props and also authentic paraphernalia, it is vital that the wedding planner first and foremost consult with the happy couple with respect to any budget issues. Although it does not have to be a frightfully expensive occasion, any kind of theme wedding usually costs a bit more than your average marriage celebration.
Once the budget details are nailed down, it is time to consider the breadth and depth of the affair. How detailed does the couple want to take the theme? Which parameters will be observed? Some may be content with having decorations at their reception which are reminiscent of the theme, while others want to see the colors through from start to finish. Still others will opt to have their transportation to the wedding locale and perhaps also airport be directly related to their chosen theme. In this case, a wedding planner must know if the couple wishes to be whisked away to the chapel by an authentic fire truck and then find one that will be available for rent on that particular day.
FireFighter Wedding Accessories
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A skilled wedding planner will know roughly how much money to allocate for each of the extras a client couple desires. For a professional, it is unacceptable to return to the couple halfway in the middle of the preparation and request a budget extension due to miscalculations. Even a some agreements between wedding planner and couple may contain a monetary increase clause, it is by and large frowned upon in the industry to make use of this clause unless it is a never before done kind of ceremony and a bona fide estimate could not be as detailed and exact as one might have hoped.
For clients with a restricted budget, it is wise to discuss alternatives to their theme which will still satisfy them but also go easy on the budget. Thus, if renting a fire truck is too expensive, a bright red limousine might be more affordable. In the same vein, if the trampoline your clients requested to permit the bride and groom to make a jump off a roof together is not available, perhaps a different mode of signifying their new life together can be found that still works within the symbolism of the firefighter theme.
The collaborator Jack Blacksmith is especially interested in themes relating to engagement verses. You can come across his writings on marriage proposal sayings at other sources for marriage proposal sayings information.
Diamonds have been a symbol of engagement and marriage for many decades already. Diamonds are also glamorous, luxurious and elegant. So it should come as no surprise that a diamond theme makes for a very luxurious, elegant wedding theme.
Of course, using real diamonds in your decor would take a budget most of us can only dream of - but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the look on a decent budget.
Take a look at these diamond inspirations I found online this week.
Sources:
1. Forever Diamond Centerpiece from FavorAffair.com - 2. Diamond Ring Paper Weight from FavorAffair.com
- 3. With This Ring Keychain from FavorAffair.com
- 4. “Crown Jewel” Diamond-Shaped Tea Light Candleholder - 5. Joyful Gems Crystal Cake Topper - 6. Unknown - 7. Diamond Wedding Cake Design from You & Your Wedding - 8. Diamond Unity Candle Set - 9. Unknown - 10. Diamond Confetti found on Ebay - 11. High Society Diamond Bouquet Jewels found on Ebay - 12. Rose Bouquet with Jewels found on Ebay - 13. Guest Book from Paula’s Petal Pastries - 14. Hand Painted Wine Glasses from The Bare Foot Mosquito - 15. Diamond Accent Headband from Lila Juliet - 16 & 17. - Crystal Boutinneire & Bouquet from Rayvenwood Manor
Has it been your wish since you were a little girl to meet your Prince Charming, fall in love and get married?
If you’re planning your fairy tale wedding fit for - well, a princess then take a look at this inspiration board and see if it sparks your imagination!
Photos #1 & 2 Cinderella Gowns by Disney Bridal
Photos #5, 6, 7, 9 & 11 by Favor Ideas
Photo #3 Fairytale Wedding Shop
Photo #4 Invitations by Dawn
Photo #8 Wedding Fairytale Dreams
Photo #10 Cakes To Wed For
Photo #12 Final Touch Balloons
Considering a Cinderella Wedding at Walt Disney World? Disney Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Butterfly themed weddings are obviously not a new trend, but they continue to be a staple in wedding planning themes each year. Butterflies are soft, feminine and generally gorgeous - so it makes sense that brides would see them as a wedding feature. What I love about butterfly weddings is the large variety of colors and seasons it can fit into. Fall? orange and black monarchs make a stunning wedding them. Winter? Take advantage of the glimmer and glitz of winter with silver butterflies. Spring? Pastels of course.
My favorite is the green handmade butterflies shown in the gallery below - Blush made an absolutely gorgeous style board that featured that particular butterfly earlier this year, check it out!
Here are a few of my current favorite butterfly wedding things. Sources are listed below:)
1. Handed Painted Butterflies from Eliza Fig - 2. Butterfly Print Favor Boxes from HansonEllis - 3. Butterfly Laser Cut Cupcake Holders from My Wedding Favors - 4. Sasha Butterfly Hairpiece from Whichgoose - 5. Butterfly Applique Gown from EarthBitch - 6. Butterfly Veil from Honeycomb Veils - 7. Sherry Hill Beaded Butterfly Gown from LaMonir - 8. Butterfly Cake Topper from That’s My Topper - 9. Butterfly Foot Jewelry from Fredrick’s - 10. Vanessa Butterfly Tiara from Target.com - 11. Butterfly Place Card Holders from Beau-Coup - 12. Crystal Butterfly Pins from Emitations
A Is For Autumn
If you’re planning your wedding September-November why not consider an Autumn, Fall or Harvest theme?
The colors of Autumn lend themselves beautifully to a warm and welcoming day. There are so many rich shades that can be paired for a beautiful color scheme. Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Browns, Coppers, Creams and Tans would all be stunning color combinations.
I found an invitation in burgundy and orange that I fell in love with and decided to create an inspiration board around it.
I hope it sparks creativity as you plan your Autumn Themed Wedding.
You can find these wonderful items at the sites listed below.
Photo #1 Sassy Sunbursts Pocketfold Invitations by Joyful Heart Design
Photos #2-6 Dream In Color Collection by Alfred Angelo
Photo #7 Orange & Yellow Wedding Boquet Ideas from Better Homes & Gardens
Photos #8-12 Orange Crush Inspiration from Brides Magazine
Photo #13 Beth & Aaron’s Wedding from Chevy Chase, MD courtesy of Modern Bride Maryland
Photo #14 Kate & Chris’ Wedding in a Rustic Barn courtesy of Brides Magazine
Photo #15 Norah & Derek’s Brooklyn Botanical Garden Wedding courtesy of Brides Magazine
Last week, I posted about these adorable ice cream floral arrangements from Todd Oldham’s Summer Collection at FTD and since then, I have had ice cream on the brain, so I thought some more ice cream inspirations were called for:)
Wedding Favors - treat your kids to some great ice cream themed favors! My favorite is definitely these ice cream sundae candles in ice cream parlor inspired glasses. SO cute! I also like the heart shaped ice cream scopes that say Scoop Of Love on the handle, also wonderful!
Ice Cream Cone Wedding “cake”
This is a really cute idea! From the Food Network, this creation features cakes cooked right in the cones, topped with icing and meringue, and displayed in a tiered cupcake stand for a unique, fun alternative to a wedding cake! You can DIY with complete instructions found here.
If you’ve been looking for unique alternatives to the traditional ring pillow - look no further. We’ve done some of the work for you!
We found some absolutely delightful designs at Muscari by Easter Yu!
Muscari was started in early 2008 by Easter Yu. It specializes in bold and one-of-a-kind wedding and fashion accessories crafted with feathers, silks, dried botanicals, beads, and other found objects.
Mother of Pearl Shell $25 Perfect for a beach or seaside wedding.
Flower Puff - Great for a garden themed wedding.
FYI - For Your Inspiration
Modern Bride posted a gorgeous wedding idea:
For the ceremony site, white folding chairs are covered with sheer blue chiffon; the same material in coordinating colors is gathered to form a “striped” canopy.
Sea glass also figures prominently here: It’s scattered along the white organza runner, placed at the bottom of orchid-filled vases at both ends of the aisle, and affixed to the glass hurricane lamps hung beside the path. Reception concept and design, by Michelle Rago, Ltd., michelleragoltd.com. Shot on location at the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
This idea would be so easy to find how they could be done the DIY.
All Photos by Photographer: Luca Trovato
