Wednesday, July 24, 2013

WEDDING CAKE WEDNESDAY: ROSE OMBRE CAKE

WEDDING CAKE WEDNESDAY: ROSE OMBRE CAKE

I adore this cake! The sugar roses look like they can be real and I love how they're painted in a pink ombre design making it trendy, unique and absolutely beautiful!


Sunday, July 21, 2013

Ceremony Sunday: Groom's Reaction

CEREMONY SUNDAY: GROOM'S REACTIONS

Anyone who has ever seen 27 Dresses will appreciate this! Before of during the ceremony have your photographer take a picture of the groom the first time he sees the bride, it is such a magical and joyful moment filled with pure love!


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Reception Decor: Unique Centerpieces

I love the idea of designing a centerpiece that is unique and different. This picture here is absolutely stunning and can definitely be done on a budget! These glasses can probably be found at AC Moore or a store like it and then a florist can help design a whimsical and magical creation!


Monday, July 15, 2013

Bridesmaid Monday: Different Style Gowns

Happy Monday everyone!

When you are picking out your bridesmaids' dresses it can often be a challenge because no two bodies are exactly alike. What looks good on one person might not look good on another or it might look good on everybody except one and it can easily turn into a pickle.

A hot trend that's been big for awhile now is choosing the color and fabric but allowing your bridesmaids to choose the neckline that flatters them best. The same color and fabric keeps the entire look cohesive but allowing your bridesmaids to look and feel comfortable and express their personality will make your wedding even more special!


Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Wedding Cake Wednesday

Wedding Cake Wednesday:

I saw this on Pinterest this morning and thought it was so helpful! It shows how many servings you can get for different styles of cake. It's great to know when you're planning a wedding!


Monday, July 8, 2013

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Celebrity Bride of the Week: Priscilla Chan

Happy Fourth of July!! This week's celebrity bride is Priscilla Chan!

Priscilla Chan married Mark Zuckerburg in an ultra-secret wedding in May of 2012. Her choice of wedding attire: a Claire Pettibone nature inspired gown featuring a lazer cut lace illusion neckline. She looks every bit the blushing bride and her look is classic, timeless and effortlessly elegant. What's really exciting is that this gown was not custom designed for her, this gown is part of Pettibone's retail collection which Chan bought at a bridal salon in Denver. Since her wedding, salons all over the world have gotten this gown calling it "The Chan Effect." If this gown speaks to you it is definitely obtainable!


Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Wedding Cake Wednesday: Starry Night Cake

Definitely not your average wedding cake! This untraditional navy blue cake features hundreds of tiny pearls set to look like a beautiful starry night! Absolutely beautiful!


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Reception Decor: Tall Centerpieces

When designing your reception decor, think about the interactions between your guests, especially while everyone is eating and sitting at their tables. Tall centerpieces like the picture shown below offer guests a chance to see each other and have conversations making it a very sociable and friendly atmosphere.


Monday, July 1, 2013

Bridesmaid Monday: How Many Bridesmaids to Have

Happy Monday everyone! A big decision you have to make as a bride is choosing who to ask to be in your bridal party. You've probably got a ton of girlfriends, family members, co-workers that you would like to ask and it's definitely difficult to bring it down to a handful of people. So how many should you ask?

Think about the affair you're having. Is it an intimate destination wedding? A large cathedral wedding? Your guest list really determines the number of your bridal party, you don't want a disproportionate amount of people on the altar to the rest of the wedding guests.

If you're having between 30-50 people, having a maid of honor and one bridesmaid is definitely the best way to go. Between 50-120 people consider 3-4 bridesmaids. 180 is the average number for wedding guests so for an average wedding think about having 4-6 bridesmaids. A larger wedding with over 200 people means between 7-10 is appropriate. But try to stay under 10, a large bridal party will without a doubt overwhelm you.

Check out next Monday's post for more bridesmaid tips!