Brooch Bouquet Giveaway!

Posted May 14, 2012 | ♥ 396 Comments

It’s Monday… which means there’s a brand new giveaway at Emmaline Bride! This week, we’ve teamed up with the folks at Blue Petyl to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a gorgeous brooch bouquet. Read on for details about the brooch bouquet giveaway and find out how you can enter for a chance to win…

DIY Chalkboard Flower Pots

Posted May 14, 2012 | ♥ 4 Comments

Happy Monday! When Michaels asked us to feature a DIY wedding project for our lovely readers, we were ecstatic to participate! Not only do we love wedding DIY inspiration, but Michaels is one of our favorite craft stores for DIY supplies and wedding inspiration. This store has it all: accessories, favors, décor, and so much more: you can’t help but get inspired the minute you walk through those doors. Today, we’re showing you how to make DIY chalkboard flower pots with nature-inspired flair just in time for your summer wedding. Read on for the full how-to tutorial…

How to Decorate Chairs for a Garden Wedding

Posted May 11, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

If you’re planning a garden wedding, remember to tie in the theme with decor in unexpected places. The example below shows you how to decorate chairs for a garden wedding in lieu of the traditional ‘Bride’ and ‘Groom’ signage. Roses, draped elegantly across the chair backs, tie in the color palette and garden theme perfectly. Plus, they smell amazing! These photographs were taken by Joy Marie Photography; Amy Kaneko provided the styling. Spotted via Pinterest (follow us!) via Style Me Pretty.

The Sweetest Cup to Wake You Up

Posted May 11, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

Good Morning, lovelies! What’s the first thing you do once you roll out of bed in the morning? I make a hot cup of coffee. It makes every morning just a little bit sweeter. You know what’s even sweeter than a fresh cup of coffee? A handmade initial coffee cup with your initials painted right onto it + a tiny red heart on the inside. It’s the perfect start to a brand new day.

10 Bridesmaid Earrings (That Won’t Break the Bank)

Posted May 10, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a gift your girls will wear again, suits her individual style, and is handmade just for her, consider bridesmaid earrings. To help you tackle your gift list, we’ve rounded up ten hand-picked bridesmaid earrings from Marolsha featuring vintage-inspired baubles, blooms, and bursts of color. After the fact, we realized that each of these bridesmaid earrings cost $25 or less! Which pair is your favorite?

DIY Round Tablecloth

Posted May 10, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Love round tables without the draped tablecloth look? Skip the traditional tablecloth and create your own scalloped version instead! This decorative DIY round tablecloth spotted at Martha Stewart can tie in your palette perfectly. A pretty shade of fabric (we love the yellow shown below), a pair of scalloped scissors, a free template, and a little elbow grease is all it takes to create this unique table topper.

Red Wood Forest Wedding in Bodega Bay: Kris + Jason

Posted May 9, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

Ready yourself for a breathtaking wedding in a California red wood forest. Kris and Jason’s red wood forest wedding in Bodega Bay, California will have you imagining about all of the unique and beautiful details you can add to your event. Their wedding, rustic and nature in theme, had amazing floral decorations. Mason jars decorated tables for guests to enjoy a drink. The bride Kris, even handmade beautiful seaweed presses as hangable art. You’ll absolutely love all of the outdoor elements and fun enjoyed by all in this red wood forest wedding. Capturing the entire wedding day and all of it’s divinity was Laura from Ruby Shoes Photography. Get ready for a night to remember in 3…2…1!

DIY Apothecary Bottles for Bridesmaids

Posted May 9, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Happy Wednesday! We’re helping you cross ‘awesome bridesmaid gift’ off your wedding to do list with these oh-so-sweet, ultra-girly DIY apothecary bottles from Formal Fringe. The tutorial – which includes a free printable! – uses clear glass bottles (from Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, or other local craft store), transfer labels, and decorative drawer pulls – my latest obsession. I recently visited Hobby Lobby and discovered an entire aisle dedicated to drawer pulls and decorative knobs; I’m in love. In this tutorial, Taryn adds water and a splash of red food coloring to give the decorative bottles a pink effect. As an alternative, we think it would be fun to add your favorite pink bubble bath. Wrap up the bottle in a pretty ribbon, attach a luxurious loofah, and gift to bridesmaids as a spa-inspired gift. You could also add a few drops of essential oil as a chic tabletop fragrance diffuser. Read on to see more…

The Strongest Metal for the Strongest Marriage

Posted May 8, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

If you want a wedding band built to last, go with titanium: it’s indestructible, just like your vows. For titanium wedding rings made just for you, go with Minter & Richter, a Boston-based team with a passion + penchant for handmade. Master craftsman, Scott Richter, hand crafts each ring from a single billet of pure Titanium, while the rest of the team – Minter, Lynn, Jordan, and Ruby (the guard dog who keeps a watchful eye on packages before FedEx picks them up) – ensure your ordering experience is perfect from start to finish. While other jewelers offer titanium produced in some factory, this team produces its titanium wedding rings in-house… which means each ring is created with two hands + your custom design in mind. Since a wedding ring is on your to-do list anyway, it only makes sense to buy one that is handmade and indestructible to last forever (just like your marriage). Read on to see which wedding rings caught our eye after the jump…

The Secret to Wrinkle Free (Wedding) Tablecloths

Posted May 8, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Hello, lovelies! We’re kicking off the morning with a question: what is the quickest way to ruin a beautiful wedding tablescape? Wrinkles! While most (reputable) rental companies arrive with wrinkle free tablecloths, the rental rate may seem out of reach for some couples. So, before you break out your DIY supplies to make your own – or order table linens online – make sure you read this secret to wrinkle free tablecloths and table runners. You’ll be glad you did!

Bridal Fascinator Giveaway!

Posted May 7, 2012 | ♥ 107 Comments

It’s Monday, and you know what that means… a BRAND NEW handmade wedding giveaway unveiled at Emmaline Bride! This week, we’ve teamed up with the lovely Blair Nadeau Millinery to offer a beautiful feather and crystal bridal fascinator for one lucky reader. Read on to find out how you can enter for a chance to win!

Paper Flower Place Cards

Posted May 7, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Looking for an easy way to add a punch of color + handmade wedding flair to your reception? Just add paper flower place cards! These brilliant faux blooms by Noemi of Imeon Design resemble dahlias in full bloom in poppy pink, blue, aqua, and red. To turn a paper flower into an instant place card, just add the optional pin and a name flag. Or, if you love the blooms as-is, use as embellishment: greet guests with a paper flower on each plate, place a handful of blooms along a table runner as a chic centerpiece, or attach ribbon and use as napkin rings. Read on to see more…