Changing it Up: A New Kind of Shower

Before you read on, be warned: etiquette shifts and changes depending on your social circle, and you don’t want to offend the bride or any of your guests when you’re trying something new.

Posted on January 02, 2013

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Go a Little Crazy with a Bachelorette Party Garter

While you may be tossing something lacy and simple at your wedding reception, your bachelorette party calls for a different type of garter.

Posted on December 18, 2012

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Wedding Woes that can Wait

Planning a wedding seems to happen all at once - all of the decisions feel equally important and relevant when you're first engaged and you're caught in a flurry of congratulations and furious planning.

Posted on December 17, 2012

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The Many Uses for Silk Rose Petals

Never was there a more diverse decor option than silk rose petals. Silk rose petals work for weddings, receptions, engagements, anniversaries, quinceaneras, showers, and so much more.

Posted on December 14, 2012

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The Symbolism of a Wedding Rings Cake Topper

Your wedding rings are an eternal and everlasting symbol of your undying love for each other – why wouldn’t you want to bring that beauty and symbolism to your wedding cake topper?

Posted on December 09, 2012

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What NOT to register for

Wedding registries are difficult sometimes; the experience differs from couple to couple.

Posted on December 04, 2012

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The Search for an Island Cake Topper

A beautiful island wedding deserves a beautiful island cake topper. Whether you’re jet setting to an exotic destination, already living in an island paradise, or bringing a bit of the islands to your hometown wedding, a tropical island cake topper is just the addition you need to bring the sun and sand to your dessert of choice.

Posted on November 24, 2012

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Three Useful Registry Tips (Earned in a Frustrating Afternoon)

Building a wedding registry is supposed to be one of the “fun” parts of wedding planning, and why shouldn’t it be?

Posted on November 20, 2012

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Nerdy Wedding Details

Nerds, by definition, are lovers. Be it a mutual love of J.R.R. Tolkein, Star Wars Novelizations, linguistics, The Martian Chronicles, Legos, literature, or otherwise, nerdy love breeds some downright beautiful wedding details.

Posted on November 11, 2012

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Complimenting a Bridal Toe Ring

A bridal toe ring is a fun and flirty piece of jewelry that you can wear on your wedding day that will add a subtle sparkle to your look.

Posted on November 10, 2012

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Using Style and Design in Sophisticated Wedding Invitations

Set the Tone with Sophisticated Wedding Invitations

Sophisticated Wedding Invitations

Though backyard barbeques and events featuring mason jars are becoming more and more popular, there are still brides working to create weddings that highlight the finer things in life. If you really don’t want guests showing up to your high-class to-do, think about utilizing the services of sophisticated wedding invitations. Sophisticated wedding invitations will feature high-quality materials with simple designs and understated elegance. Sophisticated wedding invitations will often employ some of the more traditional elements of wedding invites, such as thin segments of tissue paper between the invitation and the RSVP, simple cream envelopes, and elevated wording. While black and white dominate the aesthetic of many sophisticated wedding invitations, there are some modern twists to the classic design. Many sophisticated wedding invitations employ the use of bold blocked colors to make an elegant statement. Shop around and don’t think that you don’t have options for your sophisticated wedding invitations. Your sophisticated wedding invitations will set the scene for your wedding, and they’ll let guests know what to expect before they arrive. Most guests look to the invite for clues to the formality of the event, so let your sophisticated wedding invitations lead the way with grace, simplicity, and understated beauty.

Posted on November 07, 2012

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Setting Up Bridal Shower Decorations

Designing Cohesive and Cost-Effective Bridal Shower Decorations

Bridal Shower Decorations

Hosting a bridal shower can sometimes become as stressful and difficult as planning a wedding. There’s guest lists, catering, planning, and – of course – decorating. Bridal shower decorations don’t get nearly as much spotlight as wedding decorations, but the aesthetics and ambiance of a bridal shower can’t be overlooked or ignored. The trick to beautiful bridal shower decorations is simplicity and consistency. It doesn’t matter how much you spend or how much you saturate your venue in tissue paper – your bridal shower decorations should be cohesive and minimal. Paper bridal shower decorations are my personal favorite; they’re easy and they always look great. Think about paper bunting, confetti, and classy table numbers to tie your bridal shower decorations together.

There’s no need to go crazy buying any and all bridal shower decorations you can. Find a theme and stick to it, but don’t go overboard. For bridal shower decorations, it’s all about beauty in simplicity. The bride will love her bridal shower as long as she’s surrounded by the women who love her, but that doesn’t mean you should skip the bridal shower decorations! Photos from this event will be stacked next to the ones from the wedding itself – let your bridal shower decorations speak to the quality of the event!

Posted on November 03, 2012

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Set the Tone with Sophisticated Wedding Invitations

Sophisticated Wedding Invitations

Designing Cohesive and Cost-Effective Bridal Shower Decorations

Bridal Shower Decorations