Bouquet: BeeBe Tran
Dresses: KT Merry Photography
Boutonniere: Nelson Photography
M&Ms/ Cupcake flag: David Hansen Photography
Cake: Antonis Achilleos
Place cards: Jill Schwarzkopf/Realities Photography
Lilac and Blue Wedding Inspiration
Dream Veils by Marisol Aparicio
I’ve just been introduced to this cute Etsy shop for veils. Los Angeles stay-at-home mom, Maria Soledad, and her mother have over 65 years of combined sewing experience and are the creative team behind these exquisite and affordable wedding veils. They have a variety of styles, including everything from the traditional veil to the birdcage veil or headband. Prices range from $14 to $300.
Honeymoon Staycation
Hawaii, Italy and Tahiti are three of the most popular honeymoon spots available to a newly married couple. If these destinations just aren’t in the budget, consider a honeymoon staycation.
A staycation can be taking day trips to area attractions, getting away at a luxury hotel or even just relaxing at home for a few days. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in unemployment and shift in more couples paying for their own weddings. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on exotic travel, treat yourselves to couples spa treatments, fancy dinners and enjoying each-others company in your own home town.
Holly & Grant’s Home-town Bliss
Chicago residents Holly Cadenhead and Grant Moreland were married just outside of Holly’s home-town of Ft.Worth, Texas on March 27, 2010. It was a beautiful backyard wedding in Hurst, held at the home of Holly’s aunt and uncle.
Tips for Outdoor Summer Weddings
Outdoor weddings are great, but in the heat of Summer, you might be torturing yourself and your guests. Here are some tips to beat the heat and keep everyone comfortable on your big day:
1) Make sure the clothing is appropriate: Everyone, including the bride should be in light, breathable fabrics. A bride buried under ten layers of tulle will be miserable on a hot summer day. Same goes for groomsmen in wools suits. Cotton or linen works best. For the bridesmaid dresses, avoid silks if you don’t want sweat spots in your photos. A wicking fabric or something sleeveless or strapless works well. Be sure to note on your invitations that the ceremony is outdoors so you guests can dress appropriately as well.
Myla Bite-Sized Desserts
I had the pleasure of attending a networking event, hosted by Myla and Brian’s Wine, last night and all I can say is I came home with a bottle of wine and Myla’s cake pops are my new obsession. They make such a fun and creative presentation and taste so good you’ll keep going back for more! Christina Haywood, founded Myla in January 2009 and has been creating delicious bite-sized treats ever since. They come in over 30 flavors and are great for weddings, showers, birthdays, gifts or any event. She does more than just cake pops — check out all her tasty creations at Myla-Concepts.com
The Maid of Honor Speech
Being someone’s Maid of Honor (MOH) is a big responsibility. Probably one of the most influential duties is the speech. What do you say about your best friend on her wedding day? You’ve shared so much, how could you possibly cram all your thoughts into 5 minutes or less?
Here are some ideas on what to say and how to keep your cool:
- Introduce yourself and your relationship to the bride — how did you meet?
- Tell how the bride came to know the groom and how you watched their relationship grow
Saving your Cake Top: Timeless Tradition or Waste?
This cake has been in my freezer for a year. Why? Because it is tradition.
Couples everywhere take up valuable freezer space by saving the top tier of their wedding cake for their one year anniversary. Where did this tradition come from and do people really eat their old frozen cake? Mine ended up in the trash, so I sought out to find the answers.
Don’t Forget Mom!
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the wedding planning bubble — after all planning your wedding is a full-time job! BUT, don’t forget the people who made it possible. This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Take a break from the wedding plans and give your mom the attention she deserves. Don’t worry — you’ll be back in the spotlight soon enough and you don’t have to blow your budget either.