Brides: Want to Win Wedding Photography?

Posted May 22, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Good morning! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to wake up because we have quite the exciting news for you today! What would you say to free wedding photography for your big day? Amazing, right? You could win a wedding photography package worth $2000 thanks to Justin Battenfield! But first… what do you think will be the most memorable moments from your wedding? I’ll give you a second to think about it… when you’re ready, continue on to see some of our favorite wedding day moments and find out how you get YOUR moments captured with FREE wedding photography!

Blush and Gold Wedding Color Palette

Posted May 8, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 9 Comments

Hello, lovelies! Today we’re showcasing a blush and gold wedding color palette, one of my favorite color combinations. A blush and gold wedding color palette is sophisticated and chic, with an ultra modern feel. If you’re looking for a soft, airy color palette for your wedding or bridal shower, blush and gold is it! To inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite blush and gold wedding finds to tie into this most lovely palette. Although I love them all, numbers 6, 8, and 13 are a few of my faves. What are yours?

Blush and Gold Wedding

Check out our twenty hand-picked blush and gold wedding picks below + be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the vendors, along with links to his or her shop. (Like any of the boards below? Place your mouse over the image and click ‘Pin It’ to pin it to Pinterest!)

8 Wedding Clutch Purses by Color Palette

Posted May 6, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 5 Comments

Brides: looking for wedding clutch purses to match your color palette? Want your bridesmaids to carry clutch purses instead of bouquets? You’ve come to the right place! At Emmaline Bride, you know we love handmade wedding ideas, approaches, and custom-made finds. But, did you know that unlike big box stores, handmade wedding items can be customized to suit your color palette? It’s true! Today we’re featuring eight hand-picked wedding clutch purses by the lovely Allisa Jacobs in a variety of color combinations. These wedding clutch purses and cosmetic bags can coordinate with popular wedding palettes (like corals, grays, blues, and yellows) and trending patterns (like chevron and polka dots). PLUS, many of these purse liners can even be customized to suit each bridesmaid’s personal style. (How’s that for custom-made?) Read on to be inspired!

GIVEAWAY: Win a Pair of Earrings! – March 11-17

Posted March 11, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 128 Comments

HAPPY MONDAY! How was your weekend? Did you get a little preview of spring like we did? If not, you won’t have to wait long… spring is only eight days away! How’s that for a dose of good news? And, today, we’re bringing even more good news your way: this week, you can enter for a chance to win these spring-ready earrings in a beautiful palette of coral and turquoise! These earrings – handmade by the oh-so-lovely RusticGem – are the perfect pair to wear to your engagement party, bridal shower, or the wedding day itself for a pop of pretty color. Or, gift this pair to someone who’s helped you through the dress fittings, decor planning, and more (like your mom, your MOH, or a bridesmaid). Read on to find out how you can enter for a chance to win PLUS score an exclusive Emmaline Bride® readers-only discount code on a future purchase. Enjoy!

Vintage Wedding Bouquets (+ Accessories)

Posted February 6, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 4 Comments

Hello, loves, and Happy Wednesday! If you’re a fan of vintage wedding bouquets, vintage bridal accessories (like sashes, ring pillows, and more), you’ll love today’s post! We’re sharing hand-picked vintage wedding bouquets and matching accessories from the lovely collection of Autumn and Grace Bridal. We’ve found tea-stained vintage wedding bouquets, ivory and lace bouquets, a small fabric flower bouquet, a ring pillow, sash, and more! Read on to be inspired…

2013 Wedding Trends: Pleats!

Posted December 18, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 3 Comments

Hello, loves! Happy Tuesday! Today we’re talking about one of our favorite hot new 2013 wedding trends: pleats! A pleat (also known as a plait) is a double or multiple fold, typically in garments. There are various of pleat styles used (like accordion, box, and knife) and pleats were originally used to provide movement of freedom in clothing. Today, pleats are often used for style, one we that seems to be popping up everywhere lately! Read on to see five hand-picked handmade items using pleats to inspire your upcoming wedding. Then, tell us… do you love pleats? Or is this a trend you’d on which you’d like to pass? Enjoy!

2013 Wedding Trend: Pleats!

1. Flower Girls in Pleated Dresses

My #1 essential rule of flower girl dresses? Twirlabiity. This particular style offers just that AND in an exceptional color palette with a flowing style she’ll love. By Nastershum Wedding.

25 Best Escort Card Ideas for Weddings

Posted August 15, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 4 Comments

Good morning + Happy Wednesday! We hope you grabbed a gigantic cup of coffee today (or tea) because we have quite the read for you today! This is one of those posts that inspired me (more than usual) while writing it, so I sincerely hope it does the same for you. (Be sure to pin it for re-reading later!) First things first… if you’re planning a wedding reception with assigned tables, you’ll need an escort card display. Escort cards inform your guests where they’ll be seated… so, rather than roam around from table to table to find their name, they’ll easily grab their card, a drink, and have time to mingle before sitting down for dinner. Escort cards may have been a bit basic in the past, but thanks to handmade artisans (+ photographers to capture their work!) escort cards are in a decor class all their own! Today, we are sharing twenty-five of the best escort card ideas to save you time, energy, and give you a much-needed jolt of inspiration to kick start your day. And, whether you’re planning a rustic, vintage, nautical, or otherwise themed wedding, we’ve got you covered. So, if you’re ready to be inspired… let’s begin! (*Note: to purchase or see details on any items below, click on the link below the photo)

25 Best Escort Card Ideas for Weddings

1. Carnation Escort Card Display

Carnations were once a filler flower, but not any more! Score a lush setting for your escort cards (+ save a little money) with carnations, bunched together in a pretty hue like so…

6 Gathered Clutch Purses That’ll Steal Your Heart

Posted August 13, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

Hi, loves! Question: have you heard of Brighter Day? Whitney, the designer behind this amazing brand, puts her whole heart into each beautiful accessory. She loves custom orders and she even donates 10% of her proceeds to a good cause. As a Featured Artisan in The Marketplace, we took notice when she launched her new collection of gathered clutch purses and we think you’ll agree they’re pure perfection. Instead of a wedding clutch you will carry once and stow as a keepsake – or, a bridesmaid clutch that matches their wear-once dress – consider a gathered clutch purse that can be carried long after the last song. Read on to find out more and share your favorite…

The Weekend Edition – August 11th

Posted August 11, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

Hello, loves! Happy Saturday! I hope while you’re reading this you’re enjoying a delightfully relaxing weekend. (Or, you’re tackling that wedding to-do list, equally awesome.) Today we’re bringing you The Weekend Edition at Emmaline Bride, our visual round-up of some of the best handmade wedding items, DIY ideas, beauty tips, Real Wedding inspiration, and more we’ve discovered this week. Since we know your wedding planning isn’t put on pause for the weekend (usually it goes into fast-forward mode), we don’t quit either. We’re here on Saturdays to bring you tons of handmade wedding inspiration to kick start your weekend into wedding planning mode. We think you’re going to LOVE what we’ve found this week… including pretty pink bridesmaid dresses, a shabby chic wedding cake table, a vintage necklace with something blue, a charming twist on the sixpence, miniature wedding pies, a (surprisingly chic) paper chandelier, rustic tree slices, and much more! Enjoy!

What’s Hot This Weekend – June 23rd

Posted June 23, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

Hi, loves, + Happy Saturday! Welcome to the newest feature at Emmaline Bride: The Weekend Edition. Your wedding planning doesn’t come to a screeching halt because it’s the weekend… and frankly, neither do we. We’re constantly looking for the latest + greatest handmade wedding inspiration… so much so that we become overloaded with the goods. Beginning this weekend at Emmaline Bride, we’re offering a handmade wedding roundup to showcase the goods (like handmade wedding finds, tips, advice, DIYs, inspiration, and other hip happenings from the web) to kick start your weekend into wedding planning mode. Read on to see what we’re unveiling this week in the wedding world including a clutch purse fit for the sweetest bridesmaid, a Grammy announcement, a kick-you-know-what pair of heels, DIY lollipop favors, and much more… so, without further adiueu… let’s begin!

Handmade Wedding Round-Up – June 23, 2012

We’re kicking off this weekend’s round-up with a pastel colored 1950′s style wedding that makes our heart sing. We spotted it via Rock N’Roll Bride and we’ve never seen pastels so pretty. Photograph by We Heart Pictures.

10 Best Bridal Shower Recipe Cards (+ Recipe Book)

Posted June 13, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 4 Comments

Planning a perfect bridal shower is a whole lot easier with a theme set in place. One of our favorites is a kitchen themed bridal shower, in which guests can stock the pantry or bring gifts of baking to the newlyweds. If you’re planning a kitchen themed bridal shower for your favorite bride-to-be (or you’re hinting at ideas for your party-planning posse) don’t forget the secret ingredient: bridal shower recipe cards. When you send out invitations, include one card for each guest to fill out with her favorite recipe and bring to the shower. When guests arrive, collect the cards and place in a recipe book for the couple. They’ll have a collection of handwritten, tried-and-true recipes they will cherish for a lifetime of home-cooked dinners. Plus, this is one gift that kicks any registry’s you-know-what. Read on for more…

Pretty Post Earrings (+ Only 5 Dollars a Pair!)

Posted June 6, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a perfect gift for bridesmaids, flower girls, moms, aunts, or grandmas – but your pocketbook is already stretched to the limit – get ready for some serious good news: the lovely shop known for its luxurious line of French soaps, Dancing Mooney, has unveiled a gorgeous collection of pretty post earrings for only five dollars a pair. Recently added to The Marketplace, this collection of floral post earrings, cabochon beads, and a splash of summery color is perfect for gifting to your bridesmaids. This is a limited time offer… so read on to get the full scoop after the jump!