How to Arrange Flowers (in a Mason Jar) Like a Pro

Posted April 15, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

Happy Sunday, loves! Hope your weekend has been relaxing + filled with fun. If you’re planning a rustic or shabby chic wedding, chances are you may have considered mason jar centerpieces filled with your favorite flowers. Today, we’re showing you how to arrange flowers in a mason jar like a pro with one simple trick: frog lids! What are frog lids, you ask? Frog lids, upcycled by the lovely Brianna Paige Designs, are lids with metal “grids” for floral placement. This means you’ll have no more droopy flowers and no more confusion on how to arrange ‘em! Read on for more…

But first… isn’t this a lovely setup?

Fabric Wrapped Letters

Posted April 14, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Happy Weekend! We spotted these fabric wrapped letters by Forest Girl Design and think they are oh-so-sweet! Each whimsical letter is crafted by hand and is covered completely in beautiful patterned fabric. Use a monogram letter to display in your handmade wedding as décor – either at your ceremony or reception – and display in your home after the big day. Read on to see a few of our favorites…

How to Style Short Hair for Weddings

Posted April 13, 2012 | ♥ 4 Comments

Short hair brides: this is your lucky day! Today we’re showing you how to style short hair for weddings with a few of our favorite hand-picked Real Wedding + handmade inspiration from around the web. It seems like magazines + blogs tend to cater towards brides with longer locks, and that just isn’t fair. I (Emma here!) used to have super-short hair (almost pixie-cut-esque) so I know first-hand that finding short hairstyles isn’t the easiest thing to do. That’s why we’re sharing a little love for our short hair brides with some of the sassiest, sweetest short hairstyles we could find. If you rock a short head of hair, use it to its fullest, sassiest advantage: wear a small hair accessory or veil to show off those strands. Or, skip the accessory altogether. Read on for tips on how to style short hair for weddings + images to inspire you…

How to Style Short Hair for Weddings

This photograph is one of my favorites… ever. Not only is her hair incredible, but I love how the couple is embraced + kissing in the car. It may be pre-ceremony (he isn’t wearing a ring yet) or maybe he opted for no ring. Either way, this photograph captures true love…

Tulle Bridesmaid Skirt

Posted April 13, 2012 | ♥ 7 Comments

Happy Friday! Today, we’re encouraging you to think outside the box with a tulle bridesmaid skirt instead of a traditional bridesmaid dress. Wear again? Yes! Colorful? Of course! Boring? Never! Simply pair a tulle bridesmaid skirt with a re-wearable tank, blouse, or lacy top – all of which she can wear again – as an alternative to a never-wear-again dress. Today, we’re sharing some tulle bridesmaid skirt inspiration with you from a few handmade artisans. Read on for more…

Tulle Bridesmaid Skirt

This first example reminds me of the movie, Bridesmaids! The killer heels + tank tops are killer… and the bride striking up a pose (in a tulle skirt of her own!) is priceless.

How to Decorate Wedding Favors from A to Z

Posted April 12, 2012 | ♥ 4 Comments

The difference between a boring wedding favor and a brilliant wedding favor is handmade decoration. Today, we’ll show you how to decorate wedding favors with handmade wedding embellishments and ideas from A to Z. This guide will teach you how to decorate wedding favors that are more fun to make and more memorable for guests, too. Enjoy!

The Guest Book Sketch

Posted April 12, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

We love guest book alternatives! The newest one – the guest book sketch – ranks high on our list of favorites. This brilliant guest book alternative is created by artist Andrea Bornstad of Sketch Me If You Can, sketched from your photograph onto redwood slats measuring 21.5″ x 32″. Instruct guests to sign with permanent marker; after the wedding, spray with a clear sealant to keep signatures in place. Display your new artwork – now with sweet messages and signatures from family and friends – in your home as a sweet memory of your special day.

How to Decorate with Billy Balls

Posted April 11, 2012 | ♥ 6 Comments

Do you love craspedia? Want to learn how to decorate with billy balls for your wedding? These bright yellow flowers can add a poppy punch of color to any space, making them perfect for wedding décor. Billy balls – also known as craspedia or billy buttons – are flowers with long brilliant green stems and sphere-shaped bright yellow head. Use these flowers to decorate your ceremony space, add to your bouquet as a filler, create boutonnieres, display as wedding centerpieces, and more! Today we’re showing you our favorite ways to decorate with billy balls to add an essential whimsical flair to your day. Enjoy!

12 Feather Hair Pins for Bridesmaids

Posted April 11, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Happy Wednesday! Today we’re talking about one of our favorite bridesmaid go-to gifts: feather hair pins! These versatile, wear-again hair pins can be gifted to your girls on your wedding day and re-worn to pretty up any outfit. This chic collection by Maddie Lu’s has been newly added to The Marketplace and features little bits of lace, an amazing color palette, and an affordable price. Since these hair pins won’t break the bank, you’ll have a little left over to gift yourself with a bridal hair pin in white! Read on to check out twelve hand-picked feather hair pins and find out how to get your hands on a custom set…

How to Plan a Modern Lace Wedding

Posted April 10, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

Happy Tuesday! Today, we’re helping you plan a modern lace wedding with lovely little accents. If you thought lace was synonymous with old-fashioned, think again: we’ve found a collection of chic, modern lace wedding items to inspire a look you’ll love. Read on for more…

Lace Wedding Details

Add a lovely lace bolero or jacket to your wardrobe, like this pretty one by Chaviano Couture.

Norfolk Botanical Garden Wedding: Brigitta + Jason

Posted April 10, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is the perfect place to have your Virginia wedding. Brigitta and Jason’s wedding in this idyllic outdoor setting made for some breathtaking photos. The garden’s natural beauty, the couple’s divine choice of wedding attire, and the reception decor planning were perfect. The most important impression easily seen in their Norfolk Botanical Garden’s wedding is evident happiness. Sublime! Brigitta and Jason’s wedding was well captured by Jan from Jan Casper Photography. Photos after the hit…

Bridal Hair Clip Giveaway!

Posted April 9, 2012 | ♥ 97 Comments

It’s Monday, which means we have a brand new giveaway in store for you! This week, we’ve teamed up with Fancie Strands to offer one lucky Emmaline Bride reader a chance to win a gorgeous feathery bridal hair clip to wear on her wedding day! Read on for more…

Georgia Farm Wedding: Jenn + Nick Get Hitched

Posted April 9, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

This Georgia farm wedding was beautiful. Jenn and Nick’s wedding on the family farm was an event that their guests won’t forget. Their wedding’s fun atmosphere and custom decorations made for a lovely outdoor affair. Jenn and Nick’s farm wedding was captured by Melissa from Melissa Prosser Photography. Take a peek at their photos after the click…