June 25th, 2006
For most Pink & Brown weddings, the bridesmaids wear a solid color dress. Either a chocolate brown gown with pink flowers, or a pink gown with brown accents in the flowers(ribbon). But today, brides are choosing multi-colored and even patterned gowns for their bridesmaids. So, I thought I would look for some examples of bridesmaid gowns that have both pink and brown combined. Here are my favorites.
Forever Bridals #76111 and matching junior bridesmaid/flower girls
Katalin Argira Sabrina & Present
LaFemme #11721
Bil Levkoff #961
Jim Hjelm Occasions #5655
June 24th, 2006
Stacy & Joe in Cumberland Foreside, ME celebrated their special day with an elegant pink and brown theme,from the invitations to the wedding favors.
June 24th, 2006
Here is a neat idea for an asian themed wedding – chocolate covered fortune cookies! When I found these, I knew they HAD to be blogged! These are 75 cents each and they come individually wrapped and tied with a ribbon in the color of your choice! They can also be dipped in colored chocolate or sprinkles. All you need to do is add a tag with your names and the date on it and you are done. I think it is pretty safe to say that even a DIY bride can not beat that price:)
June 24th, 2006
If you are a BRIDES Magazine addict, you may recognize these shoes. They are the sleek knotted slides featured on page 52 of the July/August 2006 issue. These designer silk-satin shoes are from Hollywould and retail for $385. A bit much for your budget? Right now, the designer shoes are on sale right now for only $231!
For those of you who would never spend $200 on a pair of shoes, wedding or no wedding, check out Target's Palmer Knotted Slides by Mossimo. The white and bronze versions sell for $19 and the black version is $25.
June 22nd, 2006
This is the last day of our Orange Week, and I will finish off with some orange wedding favor ideas – unless I find a Must See before then end of the day, lol. Enjoy:)
These beautiful favor boxes are $1.95 from Shophie’s Favors. You can fill the box with chocolates or mints and add a beautiful, floral touch to each place setting!
This Large Glass Butterfly might be a bit expensive for a wedding favor – at $8 each. But, it would make a lovely and inexpensive centerpiece. Surround it with silk daisies for a butterfly garden feel.
Orange Marzipan Roses from Marzipan World are cute idea for a favor. They are $2.63 each including the box, and are Gluten and GM Free! For a special touch, using orange ribbon or an orange stamp to decorate the boxes.
For a more affordable option, you can purchase orange organza bags in bulk and fill with mints or candies. I found these ones on Ebay. You get 100 bags for about $14 including shipping!
June 21st, 2006
I found these today on the Favor Ideas site and HAD to share them! They are so cute! At $3.75 each, they would work as favors for a small wedding, table numbers, bridesmaid gifts, bridal shower favors or a garden party. The frames are pink and black polka dot design and they are beautifully adorned with black ribbon trim and a pink satin rose. The black beaded handle adds to the decor of the purse frames. And of course, then can be shipped to Canada – which is always a plus.
June 21st, 2006
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before your wedding, you need to learn how to work with fondant. You can buy fondant premade or as a powder mix at most cake decor suppliers and large craft stores. You can also find recipes you can try on Baking 911. To learn a little more about using fondant, read Martha’s Article on Fondant. Once you have decided on the fondant you will be using – either store bought or homemade – then you need to practice using it - I recommend making at least one or two single layer trail versions so you are comfortable working with the fondant, and also practice making bows for the decor if you intend to use fondant bows.
TO DECORATE THE CAKE
You will need to start by preparing the four cake layers and decorate each seperately. Each layer is first covered in cream colored fondant. Then, use a chocolate colored fondant, rolled flat and a very small cookie cutter to create the dots which will be placed at random around each cake. Each layer is then finished with a chocolate colored ribbon along the lower rim.
When you are ready to assemble, place the layers together and then finish the look by placing 5 large pink bows attached to picks into the cake. If you prefer a completely edible look, the chocate edging can be made with strips of chocolate fondant and the pink bows can be made with pink fondant.
June 21st, 2006
Big Brother Winner, Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she will be having her wedding dress made by designer Elizabeth Emanuel, under her new label Art Of Being.
Elizabeth Emanuel is famous for creating the silk and taffeta wedding gown with a 25 ft train and 10,000 hand sewn pearls and sequins, worn by Princess Diana in 1981.
Chantelle, 22, will wear her princess gown when she weds fellow big brother star, Preston, this summer.
June 21st, 2006
Today’s Color Of The Week post showcases Orange wedding invitations. I have discovered this week that finding orange items was not as hard as I had expected. Finding NICE orange items is another story. Here are a few I enjoyed.
This Orange Calligraphy Card from Papel Vivo is very unique and tasteful – though not overly budget friendly. Prices start at $375 for 50 invitations. A creative bride could create a similar style herself with a little work and save a great deal.
This fun & funky design is called Brillant Gerbera from Cloud Nine. The DIY Bride can save money buy printing them herself! Unprinted invitations are about $1.25 each including an envelope. They also offer ready-to-send versions for an additional cost.
Southwestern Annoucments carries this Orange Invitation as well as the orange response card shown in front. I’m not to sure about the response card but I love the invitation. These are also VERY budget friendly at $25 for 50 invitations with envelopes.
White Orange from Renaissance Writtings is a beautiful set and the price is not to bad either. The panel invitation shown is $1.25.
SOL and COSMO are both DIY kits from Invitesite. Prices for each invitation range from $2 – $2.75 which includes everything you need for making and sending – other then the stamp.
