21 Most Unique Ceremony Ideas

Posted May 17, 2013 | ♥ 4 Comments

Your wedding is a huge part of your amazing, lifelong adventure as a couple. Don’t let your ceremony be anything but extraordinary! Today we’re showing you some fun, practical, and totally unique ceremony ideas for your wedding to inspire your upcoming day. With twenty-one unique ideas for your ceremony, there’s sure to be one you haven’t seen yet! We’ve rounded up unique ideas for ceremony seating, backdrops, bridesmaid bouquet alternatives, a nighttime activity for guests, and much more. So, if you’re ready to take your ceremony to a more creative level, read on to be inspired…

21 Unique Ceremony Ideas

1. Change up the seating.

No two ceremonies are the same, so why should the seating be? This ceremony featured guests arranged in a more circular shape. We like!

10 Incredible Camp Themed Wedding Ideas

Posted May 16, 2013 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Brides: if you are looking for a fun wedding theme, you prefer campfires to cocktail parties, and want a wedding theme that hasn’t been done a million times before, you’ve come to the right place! Today we’re sharing ten incredible ideas for a camp themed wedding to inspire your bouquet, place settings, wedding favors, invitations, and more. A camp themed wedding is a perfect theme for the couple who loves the great outdoors and is especially fitting for a wedding in the woods (free backdrop included, courtesy of Mother Nature). This camp themed wedding shoot was beautifully styled by Melissa Osborne of All About You Productions (with photos by Stevie B Photography) and places an emphasis on a chic camping approach. She tells us, “For this shoot, we decided to go with a camping theme… but we did not want it to be too casual or like many of the other photos you find on the internet.” This camp themed wedding is fresh, fun, and unlike every other camp themed wedding you’ve seen: there’s no flannel or s’mores here! Read on to find out more…

Bird Themed Wedding: 3 New Finds – May 16

Posted May 16, 2013 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Good morning, loves! I blissfully awoke this morning to the sound of birds chirping, a light breeze lofting through my window, and a bright, sunny, cloudless sky. In a word? Perfection. I love this time of year – it’s wedding season! – and I am fascinated by the beautiful, nature-inspired accents found in many Real Weddings today. One of my favorite themes to date is a bird themed wedding, a popular nature-inspired option for couples. Today, we’re bringing you three new bird themed wedding finds to inspire you as you sip on your coffee and ease into your day. So, if you’re ready to begin, we kick off the list with a pair of ultra-sweet love bird chair signs. Enjoy!

Bird Themed Wedding

1. Bird Wedding Chair Signs

These little love birds are adorable! Make your chairs stand out at your head table or sweetheart table by tying a personalized wooden bird to the back. By PNZ Designs with photo by Melania Marta Photography.

Northern Michigan Wedding: Megan + Peach

Posted May 15, 2013 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Ahhh…a Northern Michigan wedding! Megan and Peach’s wedding in Northern Michigan’s township of Glen Arbor was fantastic. The wedding overlooking Lake Michigan was truly magnificent. The wedding’s many elements include: creative themed peach gear, a wedding dress to die for, wedding favor jams, custom matchboxes with fresh cigars, and beautiful flowers. The desired location of the wedding was at the breathtaking Homestead Resort. The photographers of choice were Elizabeth and Jan-Michael from Priceless Photography, Inc. The result of a superbly planned wedding and photos that capture true love in Northern Michigan await you with words from the bride…

Wedding Vow Keepsake: What Would Yours Say?

Posted May 15, 2013 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Brides: whether you’re reciting traditional vows or personalizing your own, you’ll love this sweet idea: your personalized wedding vows as wall art! B is for Brown can turn your sweetest, most heartfelt (and sometimes hilarious) vows into a personalized wedding vow keepsake, suitable for framing and displaying in your home after the big day. This is a fantastic gift idea even if you’re reciting traditional vows at your wedding; instead, you can have these custom vows printed up and displayed at your reception for guests to read. And, while these vows will encompass your deep, sincere feelings, don’t be afraid to include a few fun and personal details, like “I promise not to hog the remote”, “I’ll try not to steal the covers”, or “I promise to sip your cocoa first to make sure it isn’t too hot for you”. One of my favorites: “Try to remember to turn down the volume on the TV when it gets too loud”. It’s fun to personalize your own! If I had to choose one, mine would say, “I promise to cover you in a blanket when you fall asleep on the couch”. I asked my husband to contribute his and his answer was… “I promise to rub your feet when you’ve had a long day.” (I know. He’s a total charmer.) OK, we’ve shared ours… what would yours say?

Cream and Gold Wedding: 3 New Finds – May 15th

Posted May 15, 2013 | ♥ 1 Comment

Hello, hello! We’re kicking off this beautiful Wednesday morning with three cream and gold wedding finds. Gold is one of my favorite wedding colors because it can complement other shades exceptionally well (especially blush, cream, or black, a few of my faves); moreover, gold is chic, sophisticated and fun. To inspire you with a cream and gold palette, we’re showcasing three gorgeous handmade wedding finds including paper (1), an accessory (2), and a decorative accent (3). Check out these finds after the jump!

Cream and Gold Wedding Finds

1. Gold Wedding Invitations

How to Register for Your Wedding

Posted May 14, 2013 | ♥ 38 Comments

Brides: if you’re wondering how to register for your wedding, you’ve come to the right place! It’s National Registry Month and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with a post on how to register for your wedding, a few do’s and don’t's, ideas on where to register, registry mistakes to avoid, and a FREE printable wedding registry checklist to help you get started! PLUS, you can win a beautiful prize from the folks at Corelle®! What could it be? Scroll down to find out… and tell us where you’ll register for your wedding!

3 New Finds – May 14th Edition

Posted May 14, 2013 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Good morning, lovelies! Today we’re launching a fresh new daily feature called 3 New Finds. These new wedding finds + ideas are hand-picked from our very own Marketplace for your coffee-sipping, early-morning enjoyment. (On-the-go? Take it with you!) Now, this comes with one caveat… we want to hear from YOU! Use this as a launch pad to comment on items we select, ask questions, get advice for your wedding, let us know what’s on your to-do list, or inquire about something and we’ll do our best to help. So, if you’re ready to kick off your day stress-free at EB, grab a cup of coffee, your favorite mug (just discovered this!), and read on to see what’s in store for today…

3 New Wedding Finds – May 14th Edition

1. Mr and Mrs Wedding Forks

Enjoy that first slice of cake in vintage style thanks to Wooden Hive. Kerrie finds these vintage forks and hand-stamps them with ‘Mr’ and ‘Mrs’.

Giveaway: Win FREE Wedding Favor Bags!

Posted May 13, 2013 | ♥ 74 Comments

Happy Monday! Looking for chic, custom-made wedding favor bags? You can win them for FREE this week at Emmaline Bride! We’ve teamed up with Mavora Art and Design to offer 75 wedding favor bags (with free shipping) to one lucky Emmaline Bride reader. These favor bags are perfect for guests to grab at your candy buffet and fill up to take home; or, place your favorite candies inside the bags, wrap them in twine, and place one at each guests’ place setting. Read on to see a close-up of these wedding favor bags and enter for your chance to win!

Wilmington Engagement Session: Ashley + Chase

Posted May 10, 2013 | ♥ 5 Comments

Are you a North Carolina bride? Then this Wilmington engagement session is for you! Even if you’re not from North Carolina, you’re sure to enjoy Ashley and Chase’s rustic feeling engagement session. With beautiful scenery an important part of the photo session, their photographer – Eric from Eric Boneske Photography – knew the perfect place. Ashley and Chase found themselves overlooking a large field as Eric began to capture them. Their fun and warm embraces ensued as the session progressed with intimate smiles only known between best friends. The start of their lifelong journey together begins below…

DIY Cupcake Bouquet

Posted May 10, 2013 | ♥ 5 Comments

Brides: are you serving cupcakes at your wedding? Bored of the same old display? Want to cross “centerpieces” AND “cake” off your to-do list at the same time? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve heard of the cupcake in a jar – heck, we’ve even seen cupcakes on candlesticks – but a DIY cupcake bouquet is a fresh + fun idea. Instead of displaying cupcakes on the same old tray or tower, display them in a pot instead! These rose-frosting-topped cupcake bouquets are perfect for spring and summer weddings, bridal showers, and parties, and they double as your centerpiece, too. Plus, with Mother’s Day around the corner, you have no excuse but to whip up a batch of cupcakes this weekend and give ‘em to your mom. (And, it’s EASY! Even I could make ‘em, which is saying a lot. I’m no baker.) Besides, do you know anyone who would turn down a bouquet of cupcakes? Me either. So, grab your favorite cupcake mix, delicious frosting, some decorative cupcake wrappers, and a few other easy-to-find supplies and prepare to be inspired! Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page for full step-by-step tutorials. Enjoy!

How to Plan a Feather Themed Wedding

Posted May 9, 2013 | ♥ 4 Comments

Hi, lovelies! Today we’re talking about how to plan a feather themed wedding. We’ve seen some unique wedding themes in the past (like this or THIS!) but, I must admit, a feather themed wedding is an interesting idea! I don’t know if it’s the The Great Gatsby buzz (and its fabulously feathered 1920′s inspired fashion), these pretty little things I’ve been wearing about town (I got ‘em in black), or the simple fact that I’ve been seeing feather-inspired everything popping up all over the place. Whatever the reason, though, I was recently inspired by the idea of a feather themed wedding… and I really love what I found! In true Emmaline Bride fashion, these hand-picked items are all handmade wedding and we’re featuring an example from a Real Wedding with an incredible feathery feel. Read on to find out more about this fun theme and tell us… feather themed wedding: yay or nay?