3 Reasons Why You Need a Wedding Guest Book

Posted February 15, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

We’ve shared wedding guest book (and alternatives) in the past, but we’ve never honed in on why you need a wedding guest book. A guest book is one of the most important accessories you’ll buy for your wedding, and we think you’ll agree. Read on to find out three key reasons why you need a wedding guest book plus check out these gorgeous handmade guest book options by DaisyBlu.

5 Stunning Wedding Veil Alternatives

Posted February 15, 2012 | ♥ 6 Comments

Not a veil-loving bride? No problem! The beautiful thing about planning a handmade wedding is customization everywhere you look. If you don’t like the idea of wearing a veil, then don’t – there’s nothing wrong with planning your wedding your way. If you want to wear something completely fabulous in your hair (you are the bride, after all) then look no further. Today, we’re bringing you five positively stunning wedding veil alternatives by the lovely Sibo Designs. While Sibo Designs offers some of the most incredible veils we’ve ever seen, they also offer breathtaking wedding veil alternatives, as well as hair flowers and accessories perfect for gifting to your girls. Let’s begin with this first piece, known as Dusty Roses. It really makes me dream of Spring…

How to Reuse Your Ring Pillow

Posted February 14, 2012 | ♥ 5 Comments

It is likely that most of your beloved wedding day items may not fit into your home decor after the wedding (and that’s understandable). However, some items – like your ring pillow – will only be used for a minute or two and stowed away in your attic to live with dust bunnies forever. But we think there has to be a better way… which is why we’re sharing an idea on how to reuse your ring pillow with help from the lovely shop at Sarah Smile Design. Read on to find out more…

FREE Printable Mad Lib for Valentine’s Day!

Posted February 14, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we’re helping you spread the love with an exclusive Valentine’s Day free printable mad lib! Just save the file below, print onto pretty card stock or paper, place in an envelope, and gift to your valentine with a box of chocolates. Read on for the FREE file download…

10 Most Incredible Watercolor Invitations Ever

Posted February 14, 2012 | ♥ 15 Comments

Did you know your wedding invitation can be a true work of art? Today, we’re introducing you to one of our favorite invitation styles: watercolor wedding invitations! Watercolor wedding invitations are hand-painted then re-printed onto card stock or special linen paper to send along to your guest list. We think the idea of bright, vibrant florals and splashes of watercolor across the card is a great way to welcome in the start of the new Spring season. We have rounded up ten of the most incredible watercolor invitations we’ve ever seen and we can’t wait to share them with you… so, let’s begin!

Watercolor Wedding Invitations

1. Purple floral invitation
by KXO Design

Chocolate Cake Favor Boxes Giveaway!

Posted February 13, 2012 | ♥ 64 Comments

It’s Valentine’s Day week, which means there’s a good chance you’ll be snacking on yummy chocolates whether as a gift from your honey, as a gift to yourself, or afterwards when it is 90% off in the clearance aisle (we won’t tell). In honor of chocolate love this week, we’re launching a brand new giveaway featuring adorable chocolate cake favor boxes by the lovely Imeon Design. These cake favor boxes are perfect for your wedding or bridal shower and can be stacked as centerpieces on each table, like so:

How to Personalize Your Rustic Wedding Cake

Posted February 13, 2012 | ♥ 5 Comments

If you are planning a wedding with a woodland or nature inspired theme, you’ll love this idea for personalizing your rustic wedding cake! Danielle of Made Merri crafts personalized rustic wedding cake toppers with your initials, monogram, or custom words. She uses natural grapevine which is attached to a wooden stick which can be easily added to any wedding cake. Read on to see more…

Pom Pom Flowers

Posted February 12, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Have you heard of pom pom flowers? Pom pom flowers, like these by Steph Loves Ben are made of colorful felt, 2 1/2 inches in diameter and attached to 10 inch long ‘stems’. With an entire rainbow of colors from which to choose, there’s bound to be one (or ten) to tie in beautifully with your wedding day decor. After the wedding, you can add to a vase for a cheery pop of color anywhere in your home. Read on for more…

Dahlia Fabric Boutonnieres

Posted February 11, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

We’ve talked about clever bridal bouquet alternatives like brooch bouquets, button bouquets, and billy button bouquets as a way to hold on to your bouquet forever. So, why not apply the same idea to boutonnieres or floral corsages? Today, we’re bringing you beautiful handmade dahlia fabric boutonnieres which can be worn by groomsmen, by bridesmaids as wrist corsages (just add satin ribbon), or by guests as flower pins at your bridal shower. These dahlia fabric boutonnieres are handmade by When Love Happens and they are adorable. Soft dahlia petals and striped ribbon? Count me in!

Happily Ever After Banner

Posted February 10, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

To add a decorative touch to your wedding reception, consider this happily ever after banner! We’ve shared some of our favorites through the years like this burlap and lace banner, We’ve Decided on Forever banner, and now we have a new favorite! This happily ever after banner by the lovely Loft Life Press uses hand painted decorative imagery to spell out words or names. For instance, bunting creates the “H”, a wedding chapel creates an “A”, and bright red hearts with white lettering creates “P”. I love the pretty cake stand that spells out “T”. The designer, Darah, is so talented! Read on to see more images of the Happily Ever After banner plus check out a few other decorative banners such as a bridal shower banner spelled out in flowers!

3 Reasons You’ll Love These Bridesmaid Robes

Posted February 10, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Looking for bridesmaid robes to gift to your girls for those classic getting ready wedding photos? You’re in luck! You may have seen plenty of bridesmaid robes in the past, so we’re bringing you three key reasons why you’ll love these bridesmaid robes… plus, we’re sharing our favorite hand-picked robe designs to inspire you. Read on for more…

5 Wedding Jewelry Gifts Under $50

Posted February 9, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

If you’re looking for luxurious handmade wedding jewelry gifts, you’re in luck! Today, we’re sharing 5 hand-picked wedding jewelry gifts under $50 by the beautiful shop known as Lillyput Lane Design Company to suit your style and your budget. Read on to see the beautiful jewelry gifts we found and find out how you can support a great cause – one day only!

5 Wedding Jewelry Gifts Under $50

1. Dainty bracelet – $35

This beautiful bracelet has dainty and delicate written all over it. We love the look and the magnetic closure: so easy to put on or take off yourself!