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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Wedding DNA - Your Bridal Signature

Very Cool website "Wedding DNA - Dream Designs ... Your Bridal Signature" Lots of blog posts on a variety of topics; including bridesmaid duties; springtime weddings, creating your own wedding vows and more. In essence... making your wedding personal, and uniquely you.

They also have a link where you can browse hundreds of high quality wedding stationery templates including invitations, programs, slideshows and more. Just download, change the words or photos and you're finished! It's that easy.

Take the time and visit Wedding DNA ... you won't be sorry!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

It is Written ... Love Love Love

What the world needs now is love, sweet love. And, it's so sweet when it's written and not text messaged : ) Check out these adorable little gifts for your sweetheart!

"Env elope" Pendant Uniquely designed "envelope" pendant opens to reveal a heart-shaped letter with your own personalized message. Created in Stainless Steel heart pendant is adorned with a raised golden heart. Engrave the heart-shaped insert with a message up to 3 lines 12 characters each line. Pendant is suspended on an 20" ball chain.

"Live to Write, Write to Live Pen" While the message ""Live to Write, Write to Live,"" will appeal to those who adore the written word, the design will certainly strike a cord with those of the medical world. An important reminder to make your passions a part of your life. Black ballpoint pen. Made in Taiwan. This item has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available. We apologize for any inconvenience."

Saturday, January 2, 2010

The Bride Lights Up the Room!

Very cool idea on the Coquette website. A friend of hers made this lighted wedding dress for her friend Julia's beachy evening wedding in Hawaii. Very cool indeed. I would say she lit up the groom's life : ) Sorry Debbie Boone!

Alison writes: It was decided that the dress should honor the metallic look but with a vintage inspired style. To do this, I focused on creating a soft and glowing design that played with the Victorian shape of the dress. The lighting design was intended to be simple with warm and cool whites. There were no flashing bulbs or severe bright spots. The spectacle of a lighted dress is enough on its own, There was no need to over do it with intense changing colors or a blinding reflection.

It was decided that the dress would have a metallic look but with a vintage inspired style. To do this, the designer focused on creating a soft and glowing design that played with the Victorian shape of the dress. The lighting design was intended to be simple with warm and cool whites. There were no flashing bulbs or severe bright spots. The spectacle of a lighted dress is enough on its own, so there was no need to over do it with intense changing colors or a blinding reflection.

So to those of you who want something that gives the illusion of the future, a 2010 dress : ) or if you are having an evening wedding, you may want to check out the Luminex fabric which can be purchased directly from the Luminex Corporation. To work with it, get a sample from http://www.romanillumination.com/.

(Photography by: Carlos Linares III)

Friday, January 1, 2010

Day of Reckoning .. Time to Get Ready for the Wedding Dress Fitting

I hate to be the one ... but .... New Year's Resolution time. What time is it? Time to start the diet. And, when I tell you the Body Magic shapewear makes you "feel good" physically, I'm not kidding. It actually feels great being "firmed up" and all your insides in place : ) Not to mention -- losing the few inches in minutes helps you get mentally motivated to lose the weight (not matter how little or how much).

This particular shaper does get great reviews. And, it is medical grade compression material. Same thing the doctors and plastic surgeons use. It's comfortable and works.

Measuring Instructions
1- BREAST (measure around back and your breast. This is not a tight measurement)
2- THORAX (measure directly under your breast and that one is to be a very tight measurement)
3- WAIST (measurement about 2 inches above your navel)
4- LOWER BELLY (if you have a lot of lower belly tissue measure that as well)
HIPS (measure around the largest part of your hips)

You can order it here --- Ardyss

Monday, December 21, 2009

Custom Decals for Your Wedding Dance Floor -- They Rock!

I absolutely love this. Talk about unique. American Bridal offers this really cool dance floor decal. It's a great decoration that actually has a use.

We see decals on the wall all the time. Why not the floor?

I think this is one of the coolest ideas I have seen in a while. A Custom Decal for your Wedding Dance Floor. Choose 39" to 50" and they are not expensive! The 39" one is under $100.00 and the 50" is about $130.00 (at this time.)

They are colorful and removable. The decals are vinyl and includes four practice application sheets and detailed instructions for easy application and removal from nonporous surfaces. They are available in 39" or 50" and in a few different patterns (as well as 10 colors).

I love this. Plus, you can put it in the basement and use it again if you want to : )

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Pop Up Placemats for Your Wedding Reception

I love these creative pop up paper placemats from Wedding Things. Made of 100% recycled paper, the disposable placemats feature pop-up graphics that will definitely get smiles from your guests.

They also double as place cards—each graphic has a space for you to write your guest's name. This birdcage design is witty and fun, and the new reindeer, fireplace and banquet table graphics would be perfect for a holiday wedding.

POP UP PAPER PLACEMATS (10) click to see 6 styles - $ 24.00

A charming addition to your table setting in the form of pop-up graphics on disposable paper placemats.

Each design has an area for you to hand write your guest's name, thus doubling as a place card too! On the chair back, on the mailbox, and on the sign post. New for the holiday season: reindeer, fireplace and festive feast banquet table.

In packs of 10, available in 3 designs (birdcage, mailbox or tree) and 2 color options, White or Kraft.

Made from 100% recycled paper (30% post-consumer fiber and 70% pre-consumer wastepaper).

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As featured on the Wedded Bits, the blog of Brides magazine on Sept. 22, 2008, by Kathryn Papanek

Wedding Wisdom: Remember to keep your guests' comfort in mind when you create your seating chart. Seat guests with similar interests together, and put distance between relatives who don't get along!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Brooches. Make an elegant statement.

Brooches. They've been around since the early beginnings of time. Often considered the “oldest type of jewelry,” you may have thought brooches were an extinct accessory that was only worn by ancient royalty – and you may have been right – until now. This season brooches are making a comeback.

Brooches offer a vintage feel. Sharon Stone wore one years ago at one of the red carpet galas on her hip; and fashionistas all over thought it was ingenious. Other celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway, and Claudia Schiffer have all been spotted with statement brooches pinned to their outfits.

Brooches can give an extra dose of chracter to an already fabulous outfit. You can find a brooch at department stores, second hand shops, or even inside your mother or grandmother’s treasure chest of jewels.

It can be worn on a plain dress or something as grand as your wedding dress. Once you discover your dream brooch, which could be made

from silver, gold, bronze, steel, pewter, brass or even wood, find a way to incorporate it into your wardrobe or your wedding dress. Wearing it on the upper left shoulder of your outfit is an easy way to start, but the more adventurous could try pinning it at the low point of a v-neck dress or shirt. The more conservative wearer could button her blouse all the way and then pin the brooch over the top button.

Pin the brooch on the hip of your solid toned dress to add a little glitter, or accentuate the slit in your skirt by pinning the brooch where the fabric first separates. If you have a dress or tee shirt that is too big you can bunch the extra fabric together and pin it in place with a brooch and you’ll soon have a fitted garment with eye-catching detail.

Your hair is also an excellent place to place a brooch. Simply pin it to two bobby pins, a barrette, or a headband and voila! A gorgeously shimmering updo!

And, finally, I was recently at a wedding where the mother-of the brie had a fitted black satin dress with a brooch pinned on one shoulder; the brooch of black and crystal jewels in the shape of a large flower really added to the elegance of the dress.

If you ever tire of wearing brooches on your clothes, you can pin them on clutch purses, bags, hats, and even fasten scarves with them. You can even pin one to your garter! Here are a few that I find to be quite attractive : ) Oh, and don't forget, they make a great gift for the attendants.

something blue brooch"Something blue" couldn't be prettier! This heart shaped brooch is set with sparkling blue crystals for romantic shimmer. Perfect to pin directly to your dress, or to your garter or bridal purse. 1 1/2".

En Vogue BR264

Turn heads with the beauty and allure of this dazzling brooche and enjoy the adoring compliments entitled to a royalty on your wedding day.The En Vogue brooche is a picture perfect addition to your ... more info.

En Vogue BR285