Bridal Shoes Both Feminine and Classic

Stuart Weitzman is a master at blending tried and true styles with trendy details. Here a classic D'orsay pump gets a flirty kick from a 3.6" wedge heel. Crafted of luxurious dyeable white silk satin, you'll notice the soft elegant luster right away and you'll get none of the harsh shine or stiffness that's common in lower quality fabrics. Currently available in limited sizes . See how Stuart Weitzman measures heel height . Determine which size to order . Get our
top tips for dyeable shoes . Add comfort with easy-to-use shoe pads . Are these shoes right for you? Discover your true style .

The look is feminine and demure with this round-toe pump crafted of dyeable white satin and Cynthia's signature "something blue" leather sole. Heel measures 2.75".

Wedding Bliss Cookie Centerpiece Arrangement

Aren't these gorgeous --- I LOVE THESE!!!!!! And you can get as many cookies in the bouquet as you want ... from 3 to a dozen. A really cool table centerpiece for any season : )

Wedded Bliss Cookie Arrangement - 9 Cookies
Congratulate the newlyweds with this wedding arrangement made just for the occasion. 9 Cookies are Shown

Chocolate Lollidolls ... So Cute for a Bridal Luncheon

Check out these cool chocolate lollidolls . What do girls love more than a beautiful dress and gorgeous shoes....Chocolate!! And now they can have it all! Perfect for a Cinderella theme, teen party or Ladies Who Lunch.

Imagine the delight of your friends and family when they receive this elegant yet decadent gourmet chocolate gift on the special day of your life.

Each dress is made of tissue and comes in a variety of colors with coordinating tulle and a satin sash tied in a bow to enhance the waist. The matching bodice and neck is adorned with edible sprinkles.

Each one is supported on a stick, which can easily be inserted into an inverted paper cup, to make wonderful decorations or centerpieces. Choice of White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate. Each Lollidoll comes in it's own white gift box.

Wedding Gift Suggestions

If your friends are looking for a few solid wedding gift ideas for you, and you don't have a registry to work off of or need anything in particular, here are some suggestions for gifts:

• Money – Cash gifts may seem impersonal to some, but for couples that are not registered the gift of cash can be put towards anything they’d like whether it’s a down payment on a vehicle, a house or just fun splurge money for their honeymoon vacation – it’s a gift that let’s them get what they want.
• Reservations – You may not think this is such a big deal, but covering their expenses for a night in a luxurious honeymoon suite before they continue on to their honeymoon can be a real kick for many newlyweds. They can savor the room service, the Jacuzzi tubs and the opulent privacy that every newlywed couple deserves
• Gift Certificates – Whether you give them a gift certificate to a wonderful place at their honeymoon destination or to favored restaurants at home; gift certificates are great wedding gift ideas because it allows them to enjoy fine food and a romantic dinner
• Bottle of Wine or Champagne – This is a good wedding gift idea for the right couple. Give them a bottle of wine or champagne with a note to not be opened until their 1st wedding anniversary.
• A donation in the couples name.

Craft Idea: Make a Teacup Topiary

I came across this lovely craft "How to Make a Teacup Topiary" on Sav-on-Crafts. This is beautiful, simple and do-able! This will work for a bridal shower, tea party, wedding or even birthday party!

Teacup TopiaryDesigned by Annabelle KellerMaterials

What you will need:

• STYROFOAM* Brand Products: Balls, 2” and 2-1/2”

Other Materials:

• Teacup, with or without saucer
• Silk flowers: assorted roses, gyp, and others to match teapot (model used approximately 2-1/2 dozen 1” roses)
• Silk flower stem, 7” length (model used lilac stem)
• Ribbon: 1/2” x 1 yd each of wine, pink and white
• Floral wire, 3”, cloth-covered
• Spanish moss, handful
• Green moss
• Scissors
• Wire cutters
• Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks

(Note: As you shop flea markets and tag sales for vintage teacups, feel free to creatively mix and match flowers and ribbons to coordinate with your finds.)

Instructions
1. Insert and glue one end of silk flower stem 2” deep in 2” ball; repeat for other end, inserting it 2” deep into 2-1/2” ball.2. Glue Spanish moss on 2” foam ball, lightly covering entire ball.
3. Cut flowers from stems. Arrange and glue flowers over moss, covering ball.4. Make a six-loop bow from each length of ribbon; secure with wire. Wire each bow to the topiary stem, under center front of ball; glue in place.
5. Place 2-1/2” ball in cup; if needed flatten sides to fit. Glue in place.6. Cover foam base with green moss.

Source: Sav-on-Crafts

February 14th Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is a holiday on February 14. It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other; sending Valentine's cards, donating to charity or gifting candy. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. The holiday is named after two men, both Christian martyrs among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.^[1] The mid-nineteenth century Valentine's Day trade was a harbinger of further commercialized holidays in the United States to follow.^[2] The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas. The association estimates that women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines (source)

With that in mind, whether you are celebrating your wedding night, a lover's night or romance here are a few luxurious undies to set the mood : ) First, from Henry and June (which their prices are awesome!):

Rose Embellished Bralette Set $20.99

Knit chiffon bralette with open cups, adjustable shoulder straps and hook back closure. Includes matching open crotch thong with draping fabric and back veil.

Bridal Veil Thong
Ruffled tulle thong with back veil and satin ribbon hem. $10.95

*Sensual Mesh* Chemise $28.95

Stretch lace and mesh chemise with lace halter, lace hem, front "lips" charm and adjustable neck tie. Includes matching g-string.

Bridal Baby Doll - Touches of sheer lace and a cut-away skirt are just the thing to heat up your bridal suite. Our baby doll is made from silky charmeuse fabric with adjustable shoulder straps for an attractive fit. Matching white thong panties are included.

Lace and Net - Baby Doll - A flirty, sheer skirt partners with a lacy bodice for
a flattering look on any body type. Underwire cups have removable push-up pads and shoulder straps are adjustable for a perfect fit. Available in white, red or black. Matching thong panties are included

Tiaras with a Victorian Flair

Emily Ceramic Rose Tiara - Bring back another century with handpainted ceramic roses and delicate ceramic leaves surrounded by beaded flowers that are made to match your rose color. Each piece is also set with clear Swarovski crystals, pearls and rhinestone accents. You choose silver or gold wire as a finishing touch. Each tiara measures 4.75" in diameter, ceramic roses measure .75". Shown with rum pink roses, pale green leaves and silver wire.

Callia Flexible Pearl and Crystal Tiara. Shape this tiara perfectly to your hairstyle. The flexible memory wire allows you to wear it as a tiara, headband or wrapped around a chignon. Crafted with stamped metal leaves in antique gold or silver, freshwater pearls and clear Swarovski crystals. Adjusts from 3.5" to 5.75" in diameter.

Conversation Hearts ~ New twist on an old theme.

Conversation hearts are an old stand-by that are both recognizable, represent love, whimsy, youth and memories. Who doesn't remember their first little box of these confections. Inexpensive yet expressive they can be used any time of the year for any type of event. From bridal shower, wedding shower, birthday party or even child's party. Here are some new twists on an old favaorite.

"Heart to Heart" Ceramic Conversation Heart Box (Set of Six) Perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding - or any other wedding!These ceramic "conversation heart"" boxes are memory makers your guests will love you for!Each set of six comes with two pink hearts, a yellow heart,an orange heart, a blue heart and a teal heart, all with word of love like ""BeMine"", ""Marry Me"", ""Cute Stuff"" and more. Each heart box measures 2"" x 2 ¼"" andare sold as a set of six.

of course you want to fill the boxes with these

Wedding Conversation Hearts Candy Fillers (1 lb bag) Traditional Conversation Heart candies have been tailored for weddings!!. These wedding theme conversation hearts are the perfect filler for your candy favors. Each white mint flavored candy heart is 3/4"" and imprinted with many different wedding sayings such as Kiss the Bride I Thee Wed To Have and To Hold I Love You and many more. Each 1 lb (16 oz) contains approximately 150 pieces.

and these place cards will ensure that you have carried out your theme:

Sweet Talk Conversation Hearts Place Cards/Photo Holders (Set of 6) These adorable conversation hearts place card holders double as
favors as your guests can use them for special photos and love notes after the
event. These conversation hearts are handpainted wood on steel memoclips with red bases. The set comes in assorted sizes with the largest holder measuring 1.5"" x .75"" x 5.3"".

for more heart favors visit our laptop bride site: Laptop Bride.com

Alternatives to the Floral Wedding Bouquet

If you want to be unique, you or your bridesmaids can choose to carry something other than live or silk flowers down the aisle, here are some fun alternatives:

If you want to carry a smaller bouquet (or have your bridal attendants carry something small), consider using Tussy Mussies. They have been around since the 18th century. They are simply cones that hold flowers. Designed to be held, or pinned on to clothing. Tussy Mussies can be made of almost any material, but they are most commonly found
in silver or silver-colored metal. Check out Online Bridal for a nice Victorian Rose Tussy Mussy, Designed to hold the brides wedding bouquet, the elegant rose embossed adornment comes with an engravable tag to personalize every aspect of your special day. As flowers fade away, these silver accents will be with you forever. This one is very affordable (under $35), and makes a great keepsake after the wedding.

• Fans. Try feather fans (available at Oriental Trading ) for a bit of fun, wooden fans for an understated look, or lacey fans for an old-fashioned flavor. For a peek at a variety of fans, check out the Paper Fans at beaucoup which were " As Seen" in InStyle; Weddings magazine and on Good Morning America. In theory, a hand fan is a great giveaway at a summer wedding, or an outdoor party. As lovely as they are practical, fans will sure to be popular among guests. A great way to help your guests stay cool during the ceremony or outdoor reception. Set a fan on each chair for your guests to enjoy - your thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated. If you like, add some flowers to your fan to add some color and decor. You can follow the theme with Fan Favors!
  
• "Winter Muffs are quite romantic if you are having a winter wedding.


• White Lace Parasols. Paper parasols give a vintage look, and lace parasols offer a Victorian air. Parasols also work as a "twofer" A parasol can beautifully shade
  the bride from the sun or add a decorative touch to bridal showers. Parasols can be turned upside-down for a fun way to collect cards.


• Candles or lanterns are beautiful. Lanterns shouldn't be too heavy, and candles should be blown out at the alter, (or be smart and use the battery operated candles). No worries about fire. These lanterns to the right are designed to stir up memories of lazy summer
  evenings spent in the glow of candlelight. Quaint and casual aluminum lantern measures 5" tall and is available in your choice of glossy white or brushed silver. The lid is removable so lighting and replacing the tea light is easy. Again, you can buy battery operated tea lights through Oriental Trading .
  

If you want to carry a single candle down the aisle you can add radiance to your event with this Choice Crystal lotus flower candleholder with candle. The unique lotus flower closes and sinks underwater, but at dawn it rises and opens again – making it a symbol of the sun and rebirth, representing long life and these wedding favors from the exclusive Choice Crystal truly capture the lotus’ beauty. Each features a 2 ¾” diameter faceted crystal lotus flower candleholder base with a 4” white tapered candle included.



A simple Bible. can be carried by the Bride. Or, the bible can be held with one long stemmed flowrer such as a rose or calla lily.

Conch shells. These are terrific for a beach wedding. (Can be found at Oriental Trading (Item IN-96/1332)

• Star shaped wands. For a fairy tale wedding. (Can be found at Oriental Trading (Item IN-25/211)
• Crystal or porcelain bouquets such as the Italian Crystal & Porcelain Rose Bouquet to the right are both different, pretty and again, an heirloom.
• Shop Silkflowers believe it or not can be inexpensive. For example a peony bouquet for under $20.00 at Online Bridal .The wonderful thing about silk flowers is they will stay fresh looking throughout the wedding day regardless of the temperature . . . hot or cold. Afterwards, these can become part of your home décor.
  
  Use your imagination. The sky is the limit! Always remember that you want to personalize your look and your wedding.

Jones Soda ... Personalized Soda with Your Picture and Quote

This is pretty cool. If you want a personalized favor that is truly different... Jones Soda offers personalized soda bottles. A picture is worth a thousand words. When it's your own photo on your favorite bottle of Jones Soda, it's worth even more.

It's quick and easy. Here's how! All you need is a photo and a quote for the back of the label. Start your order here, online, and for just $29.99 + shipping they will deliver a 12-pack of your favorite Jones Soda flavor with custom photo and quote directly to your door.

P.S. -- This also makes a great Holiday gift for the parents, grandparents and friends. Heck you can even announce your engagement this way : )

From Hot Cocoa to Frosted Glass...Winter Favors to Make You Feel Warm : )

Holiday glass wine stoppers

Whether you're hosting a holiday party or having a winter wedding, these glass winter theme wine ... more info.

frosted glass snowflake tea light holders

Set the mood for an enchanting winter wedding with these frosted glass snowflake tea light holders. ... more info.

holiday cocktail mix

Our cocktail mixes are the perfect favor for your company holiday party, New Year's Eve party or ... more info.

mini crystal christmas trees

This contemporary crystal christmas tree will make a fabulous gift for a winter bridal party, ... more info.

personalized cocoa mix

Winter is not complete without a cup of hot cocoa. This personalized packet of hot chocolatey ... more info.

personalized holiday hershey s chocolate


We're putting a new twist on the classic Hershey look. You get the same great Hershey taste with a ... more info.

snowflake bottle stoppers

A snowflake wine bottle stopper is an ideal gift for a winter wedding or holiday party. These ... more info.

snowflake ornament bookmark

Give these silver snowflake bookmarks as a gift that is elegant yet functional. Each silver plated ... more info.

snowflake votive candle holders

Fill your home with these jeweled snowflake votive holders for a winter party sure to dazzle even ... more info.

wire snowflake place card holders

Having a corporate party or holiday event These snowflake place card holders will definitely ... more info.

Perfect Favors and Decorations for a Winter Wedding

Winter Wedding? Then you probably want a blue white theme and perhaps some snow or cold related favors and decor. Here are some adorably unique items from My Wedding Favors to help set the mood and table:

Miniature Wedding Snow Globe Favors (Set of 6)
These new Signature Snow Globes are an adorable addition to any
winter wedding or event! It is a time honored tradition to collect these beautiful globes for cherished memories of people places and events. Handcrafted the Mr. and Mrs. Snowman will be enjoyed by all both young and old. These vintage globes are sold in sets of six (6). Please enter the number os sets below. Each snowglobe measures 2"" in width and 2 1/2"" in height.

Mini Felt Winter Mittens (Set of 6)
These mini felt winter mittens are hand stiched in blue with a tiny
silver ""jingle bell"". Measures 2 3/8"" x 3"" H. Set of 6 includes 3 left hand and 3 right hand mittens.

Designer Winter Wonderland Place Cards (Set of 20)
A beautiful addition to a beautiful winter wedding or holiday event! These romantic place cards are white on one side with silver snowflakes and blue on the other with white snowflakes. The 3"" x 6"" place cards are shipped flat and can be folded for a classic tent style! This is the final touch of elegance for your winter celebration! Place cards are sold in sets of 20.

Snowflake Winter Wonder Guest Book and Pen Set

Every detail on this snowflake guest book and pen set is a
beautiful reflection of the wonders of winter. From the touchable embossed velvet to the exclusive snowflake that features a glacier blue square cut stone, this set is truly one of a kind. The guest book accomodates 530 names and measures 9 1/2"" x 6 1/2"".