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Wednesday
Sep012010

Get Inspired: Breakfast at Tiffany's

Who doesn't love Audrey Hepburn? To not love her iconic style, simplistic sophistication and feminine nature is practically unAmerican. Today's inspiration board celebrates everything Audrey, paying special homage to her most famous film, Breakfast at Tiffanys. This board is romantic and sweet, with a touch of flirty flair. 
Colors: Tiffany Blue and White
Theme: Breakfast at Tiffany's

breakfast at tiffanys wedding theme
Top Row: Cafe sign via Little Brown Pen; Real wedding image via iVillage; Apple fritters from Pioneer Woman
Second Row: Coffee urns from Horchow; Tablescape via Martha Stewart Weddings; Tiffany blue invitations from Shine Invitations
Third Row: Pearls via The Green Vase; Black cocktail dress from Mod Cloth; Tiffany wall art via Domino Magazine
Bottom Row: Image of Tiffany's via NY Times; Cake from Lovin Sullivan Cakes; Bouquet from DK Designs
Monday
Aug302010

How About a Little Twigs & Honey 

Based out of Salem-Portland Oregon, Myra Callan started Twigs & Honey in 2008, introducing the bridal world to her beautiful artistic hair adornments. Twigs & Honey offers unique, nature inspired pieces from veils, to flowers, vintage hats, shrugs, and check out those amazing boutonnieres! For all Twigs & Honey has to offer you must see their fabulous website. Myra is consistently creating new pieces and collections and even offers custom design projects to fit your needs perfectly.

Friday
Aug272010

Add A Little Spice to Your Life

There is no doubt that cooking is an art form. One of the most fun parts about newlywed life is spending quality time heating things up...um...in the kitchen. What did you think we meant?

When it comes to registering for the perfect kitchen items, we suggest adding the new Williams Sonoma spice collection to your registery. Not only are these spices delicious, but they are also quite unique and hard to find in other stores.

The spices range from $5.95 to $7.95.

Wednesday
Aug252010

Get Inspired: Pretty In Hot Pink

It goes without saying, the colors you select for your wedding day palette say a lot about your personality. Without a doubt, if you choose a bright and bold color palette like today's inspiration board, you are one fun-loving, free-spirited kind of gal. We just have one question. Can we come to the wedding?
Theme: Pretty in Hot Pink
Colors: Hot Pink, Tangerine Orange

hot pink wedding
Top Row: Image by Monologue Photography; Initial floral by Romanza Floral; Bridesmaid dress by Priscilla of Boston featured at Brides; Dinner party poster via AIGA NY
Second Row: Butterfly bouquet by I Do Take U; Confetti and favor boxes by The Paper Addict; Stationary from Shop Get Married
Third Row: Image by Gail Ann Photography; Hibiscus orange convertible dress by Coralie Beatrix; Image via Elizabeth Ann Designs; Shows by Loewe
Bottom Row: Invitation by Shine Invitations; Cake from Coco and Fig; Reception by Matthew Robbins Designs
Friday
Aug202010

Listen To This… Wedding Podcast Network!

Wedding Podcast Network is a husband and wife founded bridal podcast. With 10 different programs to listen to, there is sure to be a program or two for you. From grooms with a view, to wedding workout, these are great programs to get you involved and keep you informed on what's new, wedding and marriage advice, planning, and much much more. Check out Wedding Podcast Network and listen for yourself!


Friday
Aug202010

With This Ring

If you tend to lean toward the untraditional when it comes to wedding planning, we encourage you to check out these fabulous designs from Takohol Design. Known as treasure rings, these beautifully crafted designs open up, much like lockets, to reveal an engraved secret message. Each letter or symbol is hand engraved, then enameled to make your message easy to read.


treasure rings

Check out their customizable ring designer online to start creating your very own treasure ring.

Wednesday
Aug182010

Get Inspired: Cowboy Take Me Away

With the local fair and rodeo season just around the corner, we thought it apropos to design a wedding inspiration board for all you cowboy loving cowgirls. We aren't talking about a hoedown, but rather a sophisticated showing of equestrian goodness. There is no doubt, this board is sure to take the blue ribbon.
Theme: Cowboy Take Me Away
Colors: Cream and Bark 

equestrian wedding theme
Top Row: Image by Alante Photography; Lord Hill Farms in Snohomish, WA
Second Row: Horse image via Wedding Style Guide; Lucky in Love wedding invitation from Monkey Mind Design 09; Derby hats via Brides
Third Row: Game of horseshoes at Frontgate; Cake via D Weddings; Ice tea via Martha Stewart Weddings; Image by Katie Stoops
Bottom Row: Vinyl wall art from Right On Walls; Tablescape via D Weddings; Bouquet by Blooms by Martha Andrews