20 Best Engagement Photo Ideas

Posted May 3, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 3 Comments

If you’re looking for the best engagement photo ideas, you’ve come to the right place! We feel extremely blessed to work with the most amazing wedding photographers in the industry and share Real Weddings and engagement photo ideas with you on a regular basis. When we feature a new engagement shoot, I can always recall a specific detail, like the surprise proposal, the rowboat, or the impromptu Scrabble game. When you’re planning, remember that the best engagement photo ideas are all about the details. Your location(s), attire, props, and the season you choose will contribute to a more memorable engagement session. Also, selecting an amazing engagement photographer is very important: he or she will be essential in properly bringing your engagement photo ideas to fruition and capturing you at your very best. To inspire you, we’ve rounded up twenty of the best engagement photo ideas… and I think you’re going to love what we’ve discovered! What’s your favorite?

Sparkle + Shine: 8 Winter Wedding Accessories for the Bride

Posted November 30, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Hello, lovelies! Winter weddings call for gorgeous metallic accents, tons of sparkle, and plenty of shine. Lucky for you, today’s feature has all three! Get ready to step out in style – in the snow – with these gorgeous winter wedding accessories for the bride. They’re all new from the collection of Nestina Accessories. Enjoy!

Winter Wedding Accessories for the Bride

1. Gold Metallic Bridal Sash

Is there anything better than gold metallics around the holidays? This sash is the perfect touch to any dress.

Book Inspired Wedding Invitations

Posted October 12, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

Hello, loves, and Happy Friday! We’re kicking off the morning with a beautiful collection of handmade wedding invitations. Did you know your wedding invitation sets the tone for your entire wedding, right from the start? Make your wedding invitation stand out among others and set the tone for your themed wedding with a creatively styled suite. We spotted these book inspired wedding invitations by the lovely Vanessa of VO Handmade and admire the detail: vintage-inspired aged edges, faint water spots, a unique RSVP card… we love it all! Read on to see how these invitations are custom designed for your wedding (for any wedding season) and see a few examples after the jump!

Hidden “Something Blue”

Posted April 28, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

As a hidden something blue, consider a white scarf, bridal bolero, or jacket with a monogram (stitched in blue) on the inside. This hidden something blue will tie into the adage of something old, something new – but it’s your little secret.

8 Unique Holiday Wedding Ideas

Posted December 13, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

Planning a holiday wedding with an elegant, decorative touch? We talked a little bit about planning a holiday wedding last week with these Christmas mason jar ideas, and we’re continuing the inspiration with a few more handmade items. If you aren’t quite ready to deck the halls in full capacity, yet would like to add a subtle holiday touch to your wedding day decor you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’ve hand-selected eight unique ideas for your holiday wedding which will put the emphasis on your wedding while also highlighting the merriment of the season. Enjoy!

Holiday Wedding Ideas

1. First up, this mosaic Christmas tree decoration is perfect for your centerpieces. Without being overly Christmas-y, these trees will delight your guests and tie into your holiday decor nicely. By Rush Creek Mosaics.

How to Wear a Scarf: Inspiration + Scarf-Savvy Ideas

Posted December 9, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 12 Comments

We featured a Real Wedding where the bride wore a light pink silk scarf with her wedding gown, and we remember it like the post was yesterday. The bride, Debbie, wanted a simple, sweet, and elegant wedding day look, so her light pink scarf was the perfect thing to tie into her personal style. If you’re looking for an accessory to tie into your bridal ensemble, perhaps a silk scarf is just what you need for a fun pop of color! And, if you’re not sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place. I love scarves and wear them as often as possible. But before I became scarf-savvy, I had that feeling where I would see pretty scarves at the store and feel like I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off… you know?

That’s why today we are helping to nudge you a little into the right scarf-savvy direction with a few tips + tricks on how to wear a scarf. Wearing a scarf around your neck isn’t the only way to work it; you can wear it around your neck, as a headband, as a wrap, as a cuff bracelet, styled into your braided hairstyle, and more. You can even decorate your reception or ceremony site with scarves… your love nest, too! Read on for plenty of scarf-filled goodness compiled just for you after the jump!

How to Wear a Scarf with your Gown

The most popular way to wear a scarf is worn around one’s neck. If you’re braving a cold wintry wedding, consider a silk scarf for a pop of color or a pretty pattern in lieu of a heavy wrap. It won’t keep you as warm as wool, but it may just be the lightweight accessory piece for which you’ve been looking. Besides, if you get a chill I’m sure your groom will be happy to lend you his suit coat, right? ;)

Here is one example how to wear a scarf with your gown. This is Debbie, the bride we mentioned early in this post:

Bridal Capelet Giveaway by Uptown Urban Craft!

Posted December 5, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 23 Comments

Winner Announced – 12.12.11

The winner is…

Congratulations #5 winner… Dana! We’ll be sending you an email to claim your prize. :)

This week, Emmaline Bride is teaming up with the lovely Uptown Urban Craft for a bridal capelet giveaway! This warm + fuzzy bridal capelet will keep you warm on your wedding day and has sparkle and shine. You don’t have to hide your beautiful gown because this bridal capelet keeps your neck and chin warm while keeping the front of your gown visible. Read on to find out how to enter for a chance to win yours!

Winter Wedding Wreaths to Decorate Your Space

Posted November 25, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 6 Comments

If you’re planning a winter wedding, you may be wondering how to decorate the entry doors or add decor to your reception site. To add an elegant touch to your ceremony or reception site, we recommend hanging a few winter wedding wreaths. These winter wedding wreaths by Wild Ridge Design caught our eye for its handcrafted and unique collection of winter wreaths that can be reused even after the wedding day. Hang one or two on your ceremony doors, place one at the entryway to your reception site or even display one above your cake table. Your wedding wreaths can then be reused after the wedding day in your love nest to become a treasured keepsake for years. Oh, and did we add that these are scented wreaths? It’s true! A few of the wreaths below have a custom sugar cookie or peppermint scent added. Yum!

Winter Wedding Favors: Mini Wooden Snowflakes

Posted November 23, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

If you’re planning a winter-themed wedding, we found the perfect winter wedding favors: mini wooden snowflakes! These snowflakes can be given to guests as ornament favors or wrapped to favor boxes with treats filled inside. These snowflakes are finished with an oil to enhance the natural wood’s beauty and is laser cut, measuring 1 1/2″ in diameter at 3/16″ thick. Read on to see more examples and find out where to buy yours!

Winter Wedding Invitation

Posted November 3, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ Leave a Comment!

If you are tying the knot in the winter, we found a lovely wedding invitation for you! This winter wedding invitation features a forest scene with bare trees, acorns, bright orange squirrels and carved initials on a tree. How sweet! This winter wedding invitation is handmade by Shichijiro and measures 9.25 inches by 3.875 inches. Take a peek…

Mistletoe, Sweethearts, and a Christmas Tree!

Posted December 7, 2010 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

Today is beginning to look (and feel) a lot like Christmas!    Although the local radio station has been playing Jingle Bell Rock around the clock (literally since the day after Halloween) without snow on the ground it hardly felt like the holidays.  (Jumping the bandwagon a bit early these days, aren’t they?)  Winter finally arrived this morning with a smattering of snow outside and as a result I’m feeling quite festive!  So… to kick start your holiday spirit (though I’m sure most of you are in full gear!) we wanted to share this oh-so-sweet ‘holiday’ cake topper with you.  It is, of course, handmade, features two very adorable ‘Happy Holiday Sweethearts’ with mistletoe, an adorable bouquet, Christmas tree with snow, and mistletoe!  By Together Forever. Look at the groom’s striped tie – so adorable!  This is one of those cake toppers you will cherish for years, place in your china cabinet, and pass down for generations.  Perfect for December weddings!

Luxurious Wool Wrap (with Versatility!)

Posted November 11, 2010 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

With winter on its way, it’s easy to fall for warm sweaters, cozy blankets, and hot cocoa. Late fall/winter brides bracing for a chilly wedding night or possible snow fall, you’ll want to be warm without ruining the look of your gown. (This reminds me of when I was going Trick-or-Treating as a kid. I had my costume on and got ready to head out for the night, but it was FREEZING out and I had to wear my coat over it.  Lame.)  But, brides, fear not, no coat needed for you – this wrap is both GORGEOUS and functional, and will feel so luxuriously soft against your skin:

Made of cozy (organic!) merino wool, you’ll stay warm and want to wear after the wedding!

Plus, it’s so versatile!

{ spotted at tickledpinkknits }

love,
-E.