First Look From Musical Beach Wedding

July 13th, 2010 § 17

cardiganwedding firstlook First Look From Musical Beach WeddingMany couples choose to sneak a peek before the ceremony, Lou and Chris’ first look shows the perks of this private moment. See more at Gabrielle Fox Photography.  Bonus: the cute cover-up counts as something blue.

Colorful Patent Heart Wedding Heels

July 6th, 2010 § 36

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Form and function: beyond cute with a reasonable heel. $47 bucks for one pair, cheaper if you buy a lot to gift your ‘maids. Spotted on The Blushing Bride.

DIY Fourth of July Strawberry Bites

July 1st, 2010 § 23

julyfourthstrawberry DIY Fourth of July Strawberry Bites
A simple yet patriotic treat. Strawberries, white chocolate and sugar. Details at Grin and Bake It. Change up the sugar to match your wedding colors.
Update – the talented Kreatid just made these with her daughter, go see!

Something Blue: Pop Of China Pattern

June 24th, 2010 § 37

somethingbluedress Something Blue: Pop Of China Pattern
Make a move no one sees coming. John Galliano, Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 as seen on Wedding Whims. See the entire whimsical yet Victorian collection, including a runway shot of the dress above.

Etsy Find: Baby Blue Rose Earrings

May 5th, 2010 § 2

somethingblue roseearrings1 Etsy Find: Baby Blue Rose Earrings
Act fast – just listed, $7.50. Made from vintage cabochons in the shape of roses. The perfect “something blue” for you. Go get ‘em.

Red Velvet Thing 1, Thing 2 Cupcakes

May 5th, 2010 § 18

drseuss lovecupcakes Red Velvet Thing 1, Thing 2 Cupcakes
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss

DIY. Cupcake recipe: Kitchen Dough Dough via Come Save Me.

Expressions: Don’t Be Afraid of Color

April 12th, 2010 § 7

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Counts as something blue. Photo by Laurel McConnell via The Good Life,

Something Blue: Sretsis Daisy Sunglasses

March 29th, 2010 § 3

blue daisy stretsisglasses Something Blue: Sretsis Daisy Sunglasses

Flower power! Visit Souvenirs for more photos of this whimsical 2010 collection.

Charming DIY Flower Sugar Cubes

March 23rd, 2010 § 12

diy flowersugarcubes1 Charming DIY Flower Sugar Cubes

Simple sweet addition for your wedding or shower. Use or give as favors! To make: place a dot of edible glue on a brown or white sugar cube, attach royal icing flowers. Idea and more detail via Bake It Pretty.

Etsy Find: Vintage Style Cameos

March 11th, 2010 § 2

cameos wedding bouquet bird3 Etsy Find: Vintage Style Cameos

The historical cameo is a classic, vintage look with endless possibilities – pinned to bouquet ribbon, the back of your dress, or as birdcage veil fascinator. Be green with a cameo from your family or buy and pass down yourself.

1. Lace and Velvet Victorian Choker with Cameo Pin ($20)
2. Victorian Gothic Cameo Brooch ($15)
3. Light Green Cameo Antiqued Brass Necklace ($25)
4. Woodland Goddess and Fawn Cameo ($6)
5. Cameo Brooch with Swarovski Crystal ($3.99)
6. Couture Embroidered Cuff Bracelet w/ Cupid and Venus Cameos* ($195)

* a splurge but counts as something blue!

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