tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488240873973272022023-11-16T12:21:01.144-05:00Lovelies and LaceLorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-44905957837999314352011-06-24T16:26:00.005-04:002011-06-24T16:38:10.342-04:00Collector's Table<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAG6ZmxirpsKHs3rx-T_eydJDFGkEetzv3-TYnHhCXUKxF3uFheqWhUby4geU4nbDNIDZdAc3laCAFUDzcFf2q88Frz6Us8jFAzcNAdP5XTGLbBm5bpWgEf-8BCl-mhpHRsfowoJvwStj/s1600/Hot-Pink-Peonies-in-Blue-Mason-Jar-250x374.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAG6ZmxirpsKHs3rx-T_eydJDFGkEetzv3-TYnHhCXUKxF3uFheqWhUby4geU4nbDNIDZdAc3laCAFUDzcFf2q88Frz6Us8jFAzcNAdP5XTGLbBm5bpWgEf-8BCl-mhpHRsfowoJvwStj/s400/Hot-Pink-Peonies-in-Blue-Mason-Jar-250x374.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621885931149962818" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAG6ZmxirpsKHs3rx-T_eydJDFGkEetzv3-TYnHhCXUKxF3uFheqWhUby4geU4nbDNIDZdAc3laCAFUDzcFf2q88Frz6Us8jFAzcNAdP5XTGLbBm5bpWgEf-8BCl-mhpHRsfowoJvwStj/s1600/Hot-Pink-Peonies-in-Blue-Mason-Jar-250x374.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/05/20/collectors-table-vintage-tin-containers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">"Collector's Table"</span></span></span></a></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">If you're an antiquer or just love to collect old vintage tins, jars, vases, etc., get your tushy over to </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/05/20/collectors-table-vintage-tin-containers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><i>this pos</i>t</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> on Elizabeth Anne Design's Blog. Right now. Gorgeous inspiration incorporating all of your favorite vintage treasures. </span></span></span></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-81540378818915110722011-06-24T15:06:00.010-04:002011-06-24T16:23:47.889-04:00Friday's Flower: Billy Buttons (or Balls or Craspedia)<div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Sorry for the slow posting this week. Life and an ongoing employment search kept getting in the way. I knew I couldn't slack off today though because I absolutely love Billy Buttons (balls, whatever..) I had also mentioned them earlier this week and I'd hate to disappoint. =)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Billy buttons are native to Australia and New Zealand and are relative to daisies. Important to brides: they're available March through October. According to most wholesale sites, shipments of Craspedia are not always reliable. Most sites have disclaimers about growers not always having enough supply, etc. In other words, I'd stick to supplemental use of Billy Buttons and not use them as the sole flower in your bouquet or centerpieces. They're so quirky and fun though! I really love the pop of color they give bouquets and centerpieces.</span></span></span></div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tK9xt8QxCM3bg3LP63IiGm52pNcd-eWDExjH3fr4X9kSan-R588_YLc9ksrFtEyWjGzRHpqVHC8mf1A9s16811aTFlAoePLSynBxFksK0I-15eogLNp4UAxt9JnMwIC8ZL8V3BJOXDoO/s1600/billyballs1.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tK9xt8QxCM3bg3LP63IiGm52pNcd-eWDExjH3fr4X9kSan-R588_YLc9ksrFtEyWjGzRHpqVHC8mf1A9s16811aTFlAoePLSynBxFksK0I-15eogLNp4UAxt9JnMwIC8ZL8V3BJOXDoO/s320/billyballs1.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621882952712108946" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.hydrangeasflowers.com/craspediaflowers.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Billy Buttons</span></span></span></a></u></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tK9xt8QxCM3bg3LP63IiGm52pNcd-eWDExjH3fr4X9kSan-R588_YLc9ksrFtEyWjGzRHpqVHC8mf1A9s16811aTFlAoePLSynBxFksK0I-15eogLNp4UAxt9JnMwIC8ZL8V3BJOXDoO/s1600/billyballs1.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BIJ00qnVu2p1GN5IDIpTjZ86YSNSTxdngWxwApAixiuW-3fF0CguN0bqMaBmkXKC4sULa-OvEsTsBvjCB9kifxJ-Pdyh0CPLQu9OJBLS3pfKCz19fZx4CnyY2OeG6mqDaz-IP7kj_WM-/s1600/Billy+Button+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BIJ00qnVu2p1GN5IDIpTjZ86YSNSTxdngWxwApAixiuW-3fF0CguN0bqMaBmkXKC4sULa-OvEsTsBvjCB9kifxJ-Pdyh0CPLQu9OJBLS3pfKCz19fZx4CnyY2OeG6mqDaz-IP7kj_WM-/s400/Billy+Button+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621882780020310690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://rubypr.com/blog/tag/craspedia/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">updo</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://botanicafloraldesigns.com/blog/hot-flowers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">bout, place cards</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/02/modern-yellow-white-tabletop/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">place setting</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gammaflowers.wordpress.com/category/classic-bouquets/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.thetreasuredpetal.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">cake</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.sugarbeeflowers.com.au/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52268345/billy-button-wedding-invitation"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">invitation</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">bouquet3,</span></span></span><a href="http://www.w-weddingflowers.com/billy-balls-wedding-flower-centerpieces-los-angeles/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> centerpiece</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://alowcountrywedding.blogspot.com/2011/05/billy-balls.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">centerpiece2</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/realweddings/detailview.aspx?STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&type=3&id=84798&STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&Colors=Yellow&ODBTHEMENAME=Real-Weddings&MsdVisit=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">bouquet4</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/188742"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">place 'rocks'</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/08/05/whimsical-salt-lake-city-lds-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">veggies and billy's</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/05/20/collectors-table-vintage-tin-containers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">tablescape</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/17/wedvice-picking-vendors/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">daisy ball</span></span></span></a></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-82170861033282367982011-06-21T10:58:00.006-04:002011-06-21T17:09:28.902-04:00A Classic Navy and Yellow Affair<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I love how nautical and classic this color scheme is today. So many great flowers to choose from and even fruits to choose from! Adding in other subtle colors like white, soft pink or gray are also great options for this color palette. Great colors for an oceanside, summer wedding or just summer in general! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The table number below has a short DIY tutorial from the bride. Also, the guest book below is just one of many amazing designs found on the designer's website. Go check it out. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Loving the billy balls that keep popping up in posts? (the little yellow ball like flower) Stay tuned for Friday's Flower.. =)</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6VK8l7qhOO1xWPQURHgw6B6AGgBhwbqgLULtPq1j2kn8tHSuwUAxsKxD4K8kOYfH5Io8Gx5ttW2eaDbnZGLp4r8tAPlg6L3dmXnAQ-3cgTWTeQwxtsSP_Z69USSqsAchYOZ9ASj3QNjq/s1600/Navy+Yellow+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6VK8l7qhOO1xWPQURHgw6B6AGgBhwbqgLULtPq1j2kn8tHSuwUAxsKxD4K8kOYfH5Io8Gx5ttW2eaDbnZGLp4r8tAPlg6L3dmXnAQ-3cgTWTeQwxtsSP_Z69USSqsAchYOZ9ASj3QNjq/s400/Navy+Yellow+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620781160147734690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3897/4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">aisle runner</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/bridesmaid-bouquet-00417000071272/page7.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.weddingbeepro.com/2009/04/10/just-for-fun-flower-pot-escort-cards"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">place cards</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/real_wedding/show/lorin-jamie-zihuatanejo-mexico-/28"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">programs</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinkpeachcakes.com/index2.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake buffet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/36807"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">lemons</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://thegreendandelion.blogspot.com/2010/10/real-wedding-mandee-ryan.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">boutonniere</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://eventsinthecity.typepad.com/events-in-the-city/yellow-weddings/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">table numbers</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://elegantlyboundbykelly.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">guest book</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.anniegirl.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">flower girl dress</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.mariellehayes.com/2010/06/photographer/weddings/rachel-tim-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">yellow shoes</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/you-are-my-sunshine"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">blueberry votive</span></span></span></a> </div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-23046717655088049252011-06-19T08:00:00.002-04:002011-06-19T10:34:47.272-04:00Happy Father's Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Happy Father's Day to the best pops in the world. I love you!</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicPUUgeZ_zbkSOD3tfWF5YrXU8w6m21zINXe_gNfZDXMXRGE1Uti74d0d7ydcc01s05hDcOQ4pTYuOsfSt8m_59RCL2mwuTVSohUwNa8m7bccu2FE0aKpTkrDGZxwxJpCZp3qg48yB2cs/s1600/me+and+pops.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicPUUgeZ_zbkSOD3tfWF5YrXU8w6m21zINXe_gNfZDXMXRGE1Uti74d0d7ydcc01s05hDcOQ4pTYuOsfSt8m_59RCL2mwuTVSohUwNa8m7bccu2FE0aKpTkrDGZxwxJpCZp3qg48yB2cs/s400/me+and+pops.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618912857089604114" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">my father about to give me away</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">photo by </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.edhetherington.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Ed Hetherington</span></span></span></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">flowers by </span></span></span><a href="http://www.gertiemaes.com/home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><i>Gertie Mae's</i></span></span></span></a></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-53837885633831182272011-06-17T11:15:00.000-04:002011-06-17T11:16:34.789-04:00Friday's Flowers (or plants): Succulents<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Today's post was extremely tough to put together. The sheer amount of succulent eye candy out there is overwhelming. There are so many beautiful arrangements utilizing succulents that it was tough to limit it to the few I've chosen! Succulents are a wonderful choice for the budget conscious bride, the DIY bride and the earth friendly bride. These little beauties come in a multitude of shapes, sizes and colors. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Succulents are apparently difficult to define and some sources include plants that others do not. In any case, desertmuseum.org defines them as such: "any plant that possesses a succulent tissue that serves and guarantees a temporary storage of utilizable water, which makes the plant temporarily independent from external water supply." This basically translates to: these plants work great in arrangements because they don't require water! Another great reason to choose succulents is that even after using in a bouquet or arrangement, you can then turn around and re-root them. Some brides choose to grow their own centerpieces or 'place cards' and offer these arrangements as gifts to family and friends after the wedding. Don't have a green thumb? No problem, check out Etsy.com and you'll find dozens of succulent growers! Now, on to the eye candy....</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQlRjRYJ4agj-sUO8UQ1GwKS_kR7AiPFoi3g_C2E5retHExq0KdvQofkgLyhwRg5piHgB9Y3qjepVL4uBfOTD0AQrfazwaTjfA-Bq9WY-cwtLZeqU7v8cKOd9TE7lNh5iDSvbnrjf1J_4/s1600/succulent17.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQlRjRYJ4agj-sUO8UQ1GwKS_kR7AiPFoi3g_C2E5retHExq0KdvQofkgLyhwRg5piHgB9Y3qjepVL4uBfOTD0AQrfazwaTjfA-Bq9WY-cwtLZeqU7v8cKOd9TE7lNh5iDSvbnrjf1J_4/s320/succulent17.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619203484537613170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://styleunveiled.com/blog/2010/7/20/erica-obrien-makes-fondant-succulents.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">fondant succulent</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjjPzjcieiDwK6-K8LBb3NutPMkbUP_GlCuGIx4ojZngHBvjkXW6qRRyQPgqPRZwwhSybijC6Q39pvJS_UtyPdqmjil2K_BLyr-4jDyPLd2PE0wzCtoXLCYkwJgWqPYadFeGzu0lX2UBs/s1600/succulent16.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjjPzjcieiDwK6-K8LBb3NutPMkbUP_GlCuGIx4ojZngHBvjkXW6qRRyQPgqPRZwwhSybijC6Q39pvJS_UtyPdqmjil2K_BLyr-4jDyPLd2PE0wzCtoXLCYkwJgWqPYadFeGzu0lX2UBs/s320/succulent16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619202921949271378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hollychappleflowers.typepad.com/thefullbouquet/2010/06/melissa-omg-with-holly-heider-chapple-and-the-thomas-birkby-house.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">boutonniere</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nSMweubYzKvqFrhNze2YlTj4a2QjK1-OiElFAmQ9VkduM7fYHAoCLqzsiN9rzDdOV3snJoYQW9OcdXlNMl7WhOgzGsUY3DCg1KOS5AG9_rGqAme3430iFqo9B-JSbINNUVOHTfGX8G-o/s1600/succulent15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nSMweubYzKvqFrhNze2YlTj4a2QjK1-OiElFAmQ9VkduM7fYHAoCLqzsiN9rzDdOV3snJoYQW9OcdXlNMl7WhOgzGsUY3DCg1KOS5AG9_rGqAme3430iFqo9B-JSbINNUVOHTfGX8G-o/s320/succulent15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619202248208282866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theknot.com.au/wedding-planning/photo-galleries/wedding-trend-succulents-place-cards"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">place cards/ favors</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pvFKlervdtOheInZIanDPmmRkIK3FzjhP-awkgDmq4I3_lbqXeE2WUOT-PmiPbu7dYLIl2bg-W7700039HifFMojRKRlwYZG-NwfZcrle5VcXet_NzGlXuvIE527EJDPTY8YuOYTo0l5/s1600/succulent+centerpiece+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pvFKlervdtOheInZIanDPmmRkIK3FzjhP-awkgDmq4I3_lbqXeE2WUOT-PmiPbu7dYLIl2bg-W7700039HifFMojRKRlwYZG-NwfZcrle5VcXet_NzGlXuvIE527EJDPTY8YuOYTo0l5/s400/succulent+centerpiece+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619201214197095026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://eventsbyheatherham.blogspot.com/2011/06/real-inspiration-multicultural-glam.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">vibrant</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://rosehipflora.blogspot.com/2009/12/september-wildflower-center-wedding.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://yespleaseblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/our-wedding-diy-succulent-centerpieces.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece2</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/208607"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">altar decor</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://aileentran.com/blog/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">rustic table</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/organic-centerpieces.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">arrangement in box</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRtk959zty9kL6jxljHyYu9VSaFa79OjHqV0nCtxfe61qIpHDb2gS-bLATvhTgCOY9B0_SvR6p-3g7lrtEbJn_A7drLdW84Nr1C7l5wUm3fYEeptOSAhbXnSE74eqqgmwV-CbiEJWj9BG/s1600/succulent+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRtk959zty9kL6jxljHyYu9VSaFa79OjHqV0nCtxfe61qIpHDb2gS-bLATvhTgCOY9B0_SvR6p-3g7lrtEbJn_A7drLdW84Nr1C7l5wUm3fYEeptOSAhbXnSE74eqqgmwV-CbiEJWj9BG/s400/succulent+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619189128996605730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.theknot.com.au/wedding-planning/photo-galleries/bouquet/succulent-wedding-bouquet"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet1</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://rosehipflora.blogspot.com/2009/12/september-wildflower-center-wedding.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet2</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://housemartin.typepad.com/housemartin/2009/02/fluffy.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet3</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mercierbeaucoup.com/2011/01/07/ode-to-succulents/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet4</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://aubreymessick.blogspot.com/2009/08/laceys-succulent-bouquet.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet5</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://trendeeflowers.blogspot.com/2011/04/garden-succulent-bridal-bouquets.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet6</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lR3WWyMgjMCNwa7LeQfthpY7RjrOQscvLeVxVG5GuQaG87anpuN960ABDTvwD6KCi4cmaKSvD5hRFOhtNZcPzGdKOQBMld9j745mEoE5TKcWQDPu468riViQiWyUCJd9QpiLDm2RSWHH/s1600/succulent1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lR3WWyMgjMCNwa7LeQfthpY7RjrOQscvLeVxVG5GuQaG87anpuN960ABDTvwD6KCi4cmaKSvD5hRFOhtNZcPzGdKOQBMld9j745mEoE5TKcWQDPu468riViQiWyUCJd9QpiLDm2RSWHH/s320/succulent1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619183712856532466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/212913"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">pomander</span></span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-77304110620408234702011-06-16T13:00:00.001-04:002011-06-17T11:28:46.269-04:00Vibrant Color Palette<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When I came across this </span></span></span><i><a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-superhero-wedding-alex-james/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">super hero inspired wedding</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">,</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> designed by Amorology in San Diego, I immediately fell in love. Go check it out.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTPu9fk9O8luqPn44qVJkA9Efe2r3YinA8DZBgpHZCPsaEsUOar6hJAwh7SJzawIExoU9t_9V9ggB1mRjoOwtwZBfKwb_c5nG0xLRzBNfALHVbkoCasQY0q1G4KQwl0_lpdpkA8B2UFW-/s1600/vibrant5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTPu9fk9O8luqPn44qVJkA9Efe2r3YinA8DZBgpHZCPsaEsUOar6hJAwh7SJzawIExoU9t_9V9ggB1mRjoOwtwZBfKwb_c5nG0xLRzBNfALHVbkoCasQY0q1G4KQwl0_lpdpkA8B2UFW-/s320/vibrant5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618855443994094802" /></a><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">It was such a nice change of pace from the pastels and muted weddings that are dominating wedding blogs these days. Don't get me wrong, I love a soft color palette and classic pastels BUT there is something refreshing about a vibrant color palette. Full scale color palettes are definitely not for everyone. You have to admit though that the below board makes you smile. </span></span></span></div><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8M2txDHucS5jFzNvIRegUlZc_P6nqV0OgSatp2dNEC4y-GqLlzourG-X-FqADGR9tgkoMDftO2GKF2G6BRCDfmPzr6Mkt1jqjnn-cSWmkyoyfHPLxVoFu7vZO6cBURpFJ0F6q_oIJSQr/s1600/Vibrant+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8M2txDHucS5jFzNvIRegUlZc_P6nqV0OgSatp2dNEC4y-GqLlzourG-X-FqADGR9tgkoMDftO2GKF2G6BRCDfmPzr6Mkt1jqjnn-cSWmkyoyfHPLxVoFu7vZO6cBURpFJ0F6q_oIJSQr/s400/Vibrant+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618854992949059938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span><a href="http://community.theknot.com/cs/ks/blogs/wedding_style_file/archive/2008/12/19/bouqet-ideas-paper-flowers.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">earth-friendly bouquet</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-marci-redge%E2%80%99s-colorful-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/spanish-bridal-fashion-mexican-pastels/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">soda bar</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/10/22/real-weddings-kristen-matt/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">arbor</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/10/22/real-weddings-kristen-matt/"></a></span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3665/10"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">ribbon runner</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/197888"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape2, confetti</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3641/3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cinco de mayo</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3641/3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bride</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/05/lauren-jeffs-whimsical-kite-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">kites</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/page/50/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">dessert bar</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://paperclutch.blogspot.com/2011/06/incorporating-mason-jar.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">mason jar drinks</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1685319"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2010/01/real-weddings-dashing-diverse/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">place 'limes'</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://rebekahwestover.blogspot.com/2009/12/annie-jon-wedding.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">pinwheels</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/07/02/vibrant-colorful-bohemian-wedding-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape3</span></span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">How amazing are the blue mason jar drinks? Simply take yesterday's </span></span></span><a href="http://loveliesandlace.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-vintage-blue-mason-jars.html"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tutorial</span></span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> a step further by painting heart shaped chalkboards on each jar for guests to label their own drink. (Consumption based brides take note - help guests keep track of their cup!) Brilliant.</span></span></span></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-32563842884679350152011-06-16T09:14:00.005-04:002011-06-16T09:41:13.263-04:00DIY: 4th of July Decor<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">This morning's post is not wedding related but when it comes to America or Halloween, I will take liberties with the blog! =) Hoping to see 4th of July related wedding decor? Just wait! I have the best inspiration board lined up for you!!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I'm a total sucker for all things 4th of July. I enjoy decorating for America's birthday almost as much as I enjoy decorating for Halloween. (Alright, it's not even close. I LOVE decking out my house for Halloween and scaring small children.) In all seriousness though, I look forward to celebrating Independence Day each year and everything it stands for. As a former US government employee and with a US Naval officer for a husband, I have a deep love for our country and feel blessed to be a citizen of this great nation. Between Memorial Day and Independence Day, our house remains decorated in the Red, White and Blue! (Actually, year round in our Americana room!)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">If you'd like to spruce up your home and/or 4th of July festivities with a few easy, low cost decorations, head on over to </span></span></span><a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/06/easy-creative-4th-of-july-party-ideas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hostessblog+%28Hostess+with+the+Mostess%C2%AE%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Hostess with the Mostess</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> to see their DIY tutorials! The swizzle sticks below would be perfect for an Independence Day wedding signature cocktail! The sparkly garland would also look great hanging as a curtain for an outdoor altar. </span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUQ81ldGMlFI9WE7xW09DmnzG8Y9PQOl7usIKXmD97OjLZIs6YzBHlPNqHRGelsirwtxeXsfikxQIvLoccrrnrcJIjJxuhEaFR1MSnOzFSkjLWjXAPhVqqkW6fDKtuDifAtNcH6P5qnd1/s1600/4thdiy2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUQ81ldGMlFI9WE7xW09DmnzG8Y9PQOl7usIKXmD97OjLZIs6YzBHlPNqHRGelsirwtxeXsfikxQIvLoccrrnrcJIjJxuhEaFR1MSnOzFSkjLWjXAPhVqqkW6fDKtuDifAtNcH6P5qnd1/s320/4thdiy2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618810973620884306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBytRIreXy8aPZjZISzxbei1aSnYd4W8-jfIAJyo5VzWj7ff47uW6gfaQvooqmB7hptHoC9OHnG2T_Tlj9IjMUxO-UNhodPT4JZ6pTLcqihx-vYZ0ZiGTgVgj7SEufoATS_aGasgicEgfh/s1600/4thdiy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBytRIreXy8aPZjZISzxbei1aSnYd4W8-jfIAJyo5VzWj7ff47uW6gfaQvooqmB7hptHoC9OHnG2T_Tlj9IjMUxO-UNhodPT4JZ6pTLcqihx-vYZ0ZiGTgVgj7SEufoATS_aGasgicEgfh/s320/4thdiy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618810897819712402" /></a>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-31322442826689795702011-06-15T16:30:00.004-04:002011-06-15T16:44:51.170-04:00DIY Vintage Blue Mason Jars<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bGH50gK_gOOMJAowp2wx_IpAC4GKbdiKcqEXL-TXHCDEMhYeBpLjIkPVdyOTP3t5hOgjl2tIYRDuLbERMbToFiwehkRTxWV2vKhMfKKe-ytVx5xq1quAEqeS7HI-uiYTu1PNokc5tKfg/s1600/blue+mason+jar1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bGH50gK_gOOMJAowp2wx_IpAC4GKbdiKcqEXL-TXHCDEMhYeBpLjIkPVdyOTP3t5hOgjl2tIYRDuLbERMbToFiwehkRTxWV2vKhMfKKe-ytVx5xq1quAEqeS7HI-uiYTu1PNokc5tKfg/s320/blue+mason+jar1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618549006612183138" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/07/06/rustic-vintage-inspired-wedding-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece</span></span></a></u></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bGH50gK_gOOMJAowp2wx_IpAC4GKbdiKcqEXL-TXHCDEMhYeBpLjIkPVdyOTP3t5hOgjl2tIYRDuLbERMbToFiwehkRTxWV2vKhMfKKe-ytVx5xq1quAEqeS7HI-uiYTu1PNokc5tKfg/s1600/blue+mason+jar1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I came across an extremely useful tutorial over on </span></span></span><i><a href="http://bridalbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/01/glass-jars-turned-vintage.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Bridal Buzz</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">and wanted to share it with you. It details how to transform clear mason jars into the old Ball Perfect Mason Jar. These vintage blue mason jars are beautiful and extremely rare these days. Many brides scour eBay, thrift stores, etc. scooping up one here and one there, paying outrageous sums as they go. No longer ladies. Now, you can get that vintage, country vibe you've been hankering for and for a steal. Stay tuned for tomorrow's post and even more blue mason jars...</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Bridal Buzz:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I used a product called </span></span></span><a href="http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/7445_pebeo-vitrea-glass-paint.asp" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Vitrea 160</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, which is a transparent color for glass, in a shade called turquoise. I also purchased some thinner from the same product line, so I could get a really faint look. After scooping out a small amount of the turquoise color (a dot about the size of the nail on my pinky finger) into a plastic tupperware container, I dipped my fan brush into the thinner bottle and then mixed that into the blue. That's really all you need, and after I was finished, I realized I could have colored 5 more jars with the amount of turquoise I had left.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I flipped my jar upside down and placed it into another plastic tupperware container, then brushed the outside of the jar with the mixture in thin, even strokes from top to bottom. It looks a bit bright and cloudy at this point, but bear with me! You then have to let it set for 24 hours before you bake it in the oven for 40 minutes at 375 degrees F. After it bakes and cools, the majority of your brushstrokes should disappear, so don't worry if it isn't perfect! Once you fill the jar with water and flowers any small brushstrokes that may still be present will fade even more.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The best part of this project (besides the fact that it's super easy) is that it's cheap. The two bottles of Vitrea 160 were $8.00 total.</span></span></span></div></span></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-1552925669847666972011-06-15T15:02:00.019-04:002011-06-17T11:29:03.783-04:00Etsy Finds: Cup/Cake Toppers<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Today's Finds are cake toppers and even little cupcake toppers! (Or mini-bundt cake toppers if you're digging that new trend!) There are some really cute designs out there. If you don't see anything that suits your tastes, wedding colors or motif, you can always visit their </span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/7677/custom-order-corner-the-new-alchemy"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Alchemy Team</i></span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and request a specific item. Sellers will then place bids on your custom request and you get to choose which vendor to work with. I did this for our guest book with great results.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'm loving all of the vendors offering sugar flowers on Etsy for great prices. I'm already thinking of future bridal showers and baby showers. Budget conscious brides may consider using a grocery store for their cake and decorate it themselves with flowers from Etsy. We managed to preserve our wedding sugar flowers (bright orange peonies) and display them through two moves. Our most recent move was their last. =( </span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On to the finds...</span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm4tKi52W55MXGoe3GbBP9fLmIuxGGE7VfoWG4IuiBDB8h26zY4f29G7cZwpcvzEwrzjDHBo-lLg_8rGi-Pq0UlImBmi0kkj6RavqmlFF_6cUQBmQJkR1R900SXgYMEtVW1ED-jtBSgE6/s1600/caketopper12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm4tKi52W55MXGoe3GbBP9fLmIuxGGE7VfoWG4IuiBDB8h26zY4f29G7cZwpcvzEwrzjDHBo-lLg_8rGi-Pq0UlImBmi0kkj6RavqmlFF_6cUQBmQJkR1R900SXgYMEtVW1ED-jtBSgE6/s320/caketopper12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618543987265766994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73991223/sugar-open-peony-choose-any-color?ref=v1_other_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">sugar peonies</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESQjTYwAqwz2HEnOxNutgMzkWJ4V9DgV7hn71oAk1YZTCDtiEm0BPf6zD8ejp0j_UXYUu6l5k8iJYWuuHS_KLK2iUW2tShmVPPUhjrXdBC211su5-lF0xcRF-3oGSAOhOVVvc7txIH1bk/s1600/caketopper11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESQjTYwAqwz2HEnOxNutgMzkWJ4V9DgV7hn71oAk1YZTCDtiEm0BPf6zD8ejp0j_UXYUu6l5k8iJYWuuHS_KLK2iUW2tShmVPPUhjrXdBC211su5-lF0xcRF-3oGSAOhOVVvc7txIH1bk/s320/caketopper11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618543136804453538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42181390/football-fanatics?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=football+cake+topper&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">go dawgs</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-zI8HJ_uISF9BhBXbt1lKusAIlAJ9HoAsuCPPPTdwixdwdrHhn8bEW28jCgFHSZAUedxuZCqvDWubl5h7mtC8vkjvgYdGWEmjozYQKkzyYIIrjgvxtCFSuLR07dbTbVjEQZNVkrX8geV/s1600/caketopper10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-zI8HJ_uISF9BhBXbt1lKusAIlAJ9HoAsuCPPPTdwixdwdrHhn8bEW28jCgFHSZAUedxuZCqvDWubl5h7mtC8vkjvgYdGWEmjozYQKkzyYIIrjgvxtCFSuLR07dbTbVjEQZNVkrX8geV/s320/caketopper10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618540391208349474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75447264/50-party-picks-fleur-de-lis-food?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=cupcake+topper+wedding&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">fleur de lis</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-51izxO4-6qKkbVXlTJYiH50wvtn_20rMhR_d9h3xccnyyBXWOzSregLmv-aumqVfr5m-zr4AmBuXC0e2WHjmMFy5RLoHXhLG1RSTorxlA3_6Mnfud2QktMmsEtIQsmGGOgmm0fvjpbX/s1600/caketopper9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-51izxO4-6qKkbVXlTJYiH50wvtn_20rMhR_d9h3xccnyyBXWOzSregLmv-aumqVfr5m-zr4AmBuXC0e2WHjmMFy5RLoHXhLG1RSTorxlA3_6Mnfud2QktMmsEtIQsmGGOgmm0fvjpbX/s320/caketopper9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618538720593674178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73706093/wedding-cake-topper-fabric-birds-light?ref=v1_other_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">love birds</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJSvnrxfqS5M_lLjx7IXZJBi8jKNEsJVUEncnh057HKnVgE0Ez5v9GlPX_-duaUqMQ1lXM4-4fsuvlBBFmvcRThiNO-yd6UdRIRta7OeYxKZl3eD84nvfC1YE6Cluq95B0xXjsd6hwxBL/s1600/caketopper8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJSvnrxfqS5M_lLjx7IXZJBi8jKNEsJVUEncnh057HKnVgE0Ez5v9GlPX_-duaUqMQ1lXM4-4fsuvlBBFmvcRThiNO-yd6UdRIRta7OeYxKZl3eD84nvfC1YE6Cluq95B0xXjsd6hwxBL/s320/caketopper8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618536730812026226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65305015/felt-pinwheel-cupcake-toppers-set-of-6?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_page=26&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">felt pinwheels</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHt_fScZQOxOSkhUgn_Cfsiuqk7OaXxjY9URv5nppPj4hx8x-Fda8h1n_esSSf-gWGOckYGKaHkun8NtwmrgzxnU8jQEtkZsJ-Tfp4Si4TXTxQuF8k8A8M9LHTSVAdKYcGYDGP0ypKNFG/s1600/caketopper7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHt_fScZQOxOSkhUgn_Cfsiuqk7OaXxjY9URv5nppPj4hx8x-Fda8h1n_esSSf-gWGOckYGKaHkun8NtwmrgzxnU8jQEtkZsJ-Tfp4Si4TXTxQuF8k8A8M9LHTSVAdKYcGYDGP0ypKNFG/s320/caketopper7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618535839801625714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65751537/day-of-the-dead-skeleton-bride-and-groom?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_page=23&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">day of the dead</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpw79HA226RFt2hNWtcO_75ai5JbNvKbOYCHFAmMxH6Li73JYCL5tU-BxZ_fTE1672hDrk8hkskng8e7wGNfe-oni-h3Aww7FsvzK0xsTZGuS9sBFqeskbxq8sgR7BZIPba6C8TcWUsGc/s1600/caketopper6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpw79HA226RFt2hNWtcO_75ai5JbNvKbOYCHFAmMxH6Li73JYCL5tU-BxZ_fTE1672hDrk8hkskng8e7wGNfe-oni-h3Aww7FsvzK0xsTZGuS9sBFqeskbxq8sgR7BZIPba6C8TcWUsGc/s320/caketopper6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618534756349211810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64010912/metal-5-inch-wedding-cake-topper-covered?ref=v1_other_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">blingy topper</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQF2IQGJx5Z_T933ZXbG8q3wp0XjGmGcHY18CvoPTWTBQTSMKJgKKq6jrZ85Bvng0crGBWly1D4wftVqT9NFuxP7aT0uU40dBduOWR8X2V7JIxI3Sq5g6tmor8GdtnwUEAC_HtcJ6jqbZ/s1600/caketopper5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQF2IQGJx5Z_T933ZXbG8q3wp0XjGmGcHY18CvoPTWTBQTSMKJgKKq6jrZ85Bvng0crGBWly1D4wftVqT9NFuxP7aT0uU40dBduOWR8X2V7JIxI3Sq5g6tmor8GdtnwUEAC_HtcJ6jqbZ/s320/caketopper5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618533123638890482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71609279/12-sugar-edible-pink-hydrangea-xsmall"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">edible sugar flowers</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NxDudqGOypyxXecNjWZtwDQzvRRD_D2CiAAtRxu8HHHdGu9PtDF-uNuplYTdpemIhj_P_K2BDkxytDi83w1A2A0aZCycJ-tt5FRoWECURb1bKwZaA5BP41HMqkAjRrPzorSpZgPjbgh-/s1600/caketopper4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NxDudqGOypyxXecNjWZtwDQzvRRD_D2CiAAtRxu8HHHdGu9PtDF-uNuplYTdpemIhj_P_K2BDkxytDi83w1A2A0aZCycJ-tt5FRoWECURb1bKwZaA5BP41HMqkAjRrPzorSpZgPjbgh-/s320/caketopper4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618531047929508354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46557038/love-angels-wedding-cake-topper-love?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">love owls</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP7cuJRwBupoh_Ih5nfSL0jzRRhImWJbT9EKmWzBXw4ox6pQHOUZsY2mizfhDYgvwXC6jzdfCwNIcguWIaAZquAvgGf7zF9HXXZ0aGPovc26r08XHTWyhNjjnXxVy29sDAxwsB08RYFQM/s1600/caketopper3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP7cuJRwBupoh_Ih5nfSL0jzRRhImWJbT9EKmWzBXw4ox6pQHOUZsY2mizfhDYgvwXC6jzdfCwNIcguWIaAZquAvgGf7zF9HXXZ0aGPovc26r08XHTWyhNjjnXxVy29sDAxwsB08RYFQM/s320/caketopper3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618530238984326994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69645386/mr-mrs-baker-banner-single-sided?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">banner</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-ZzcXcs247IFpQ8yOxAQ9sU6nU5QYtLzm8FH3cafIYY4VvXjMpXuCVfimzTfsegK191aHcAEXrqktkMoZ5kyYktcPLBwO30OiQECJRacO7nYDcVC63sb44WWZ_q8z90gNdZQ07xG3BI-/s1600/caketopper2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-ZzcXcs247IFpQ8yOxAQ9sU6nU5QYtLzm8FH3cafIYY4VvXjMpXuCVfimzTfsegK191aHcAEXrqktkMoZ5kyYktcPLBwO30OiQECJRacO7nYDcVC63sb44WWZ_q8z90gNdZQ07xG3BI-/s320/caketopper2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618529541169164690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68051629/set-of-50-custom-monogram-cucpake-food?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">monogram cupcake topper</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9331wB7ZdPIasCwpeps17cca72mIWDXrJVdoIaytuEUOrREy-RR-QSpaanFtVyanFG_IaVkot3RGGetHsbqDrIAYbUkzY03q951H-9zmkiLNEVnSiNqNSeGfgIXUA9-Tv-4zNKRcqI4/s1600/caketopper1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9331wB7ZdPIasCwpeps17cca72mIWDXrJVdoIaytuEUOrREy-RR-QSpaanFtVyanFG_IaVkot3RGGetHsbqDrIAYbUkzY03q951H-9zmkiLNEVnSiNqNSeGfgIXUA9-Tv-4zNKRcqI4/s320/caketopper1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618529256003401474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62819350/the-tree-swing-custom-wedding-cake?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+cake+topper&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tree swing</span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-61230308449706837362011-06-14T13:48:00.004-04:002011-06-17T11:28:27.185-04:00Poppy and Aqua Wedding<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Poppy and aqua has been a popular wedding color combo for a while. I think it's a fresh, fun and flirty color choice. Red really pops when paired with a light blue. Doesn't this combo just scream summer time?</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJVf3QtrtcP3UOEf6x-AJntS34fj2-U9b8aRVNxLE4lMvRzv7dVTQBYxnfG1aJuC9ImFclGYBCUQfJEeGLgS2KWJbxZqHPVZA_E2Smbs4ZwswFW5ulujF0LPVp_vQ2ZvrxGuTAfHDKep3/s1600/AquaPoppy+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJVf3QtrtcP3UOEf6x-AJntS34fj2-U9b8aRVNxLE4lMvRzv7dVTQBYxnfG1aJuC9ImFclGYBCUQfJEeGLgS2KWJbxZqHPVZA_E2Smbs4ZwswFW5ulujF0LPVp_vQ2ZvrxGuTAfHDKep3/s400/AquaPoppy+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618155123537640338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span><a href="http://sarahheartsdesign.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">invites</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2011/01/i-heartmason-jars/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/48136/detailview.aspx?STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&id=48136&RPID=1&type=3&MsdVisit=1&src=nxtprvnav&PgReferrer="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/perfect-palette-red-and-aqua#slide_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">programs</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theknot.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/48125/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=48125"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet2</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.designmevintage.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet3</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/61200/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=61200&STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&colors=Red&Wedding%20Details=Bridesmaid%20Bouquets"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet4 </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://youngdesigns-events.blogspot.com/2010/04/trend-tuesdays-bridal-shoes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">red shoes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.samplehousecatalog.com/default.asp?brand=CHINESE%20TAKE-OUT%20-%20SMALL"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">favors</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">altar</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2010/08/aqua-red-modern-diy-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">his and hers </span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.loveandlavender.com/2010/08/caitlin-and-robs-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridal party</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-doug-paiges-fun-carnival-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece, tie and bout</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.savethedate4cupcakes.com/2010/11/red-and-aqua-holiday-dessert-table.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">dessert bar</span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-40010265400664792642011-06-13T15:11:00.007-04:002011-06-13T16:07:31.413-04:00Land of Cotton Wedding<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">This post is for y'all southern brides out there. Today's cotton inspiration board makes me wonder why I didn't think of that for my own wedding! I'm loving it. There are some really unique and creative bouquets and centerpieces out there utilizing the fluffy white stuff. Very rustic and shabby chic. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIboWGIn21fyW_bUo4-xGShnNapOrLVGJI39whGLIzpZE4NyFSSBm8vNpOm-u-Gp5O-cpRpcLwRrXbibGnYQgllbECnlji-WHcmP4Zsmq0nkkJ38hkys60egLCUq5oso370Ss6mJ6qLAG/s1600/Cotton+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIboWGIn21fyW_bUo4-xGShnNapOrLVGJI39whGLIzpZE4NyFSSBm8vNpOm-u-Gp5O-cpRpcLwRrXbibGnYQgllbECnlji-WHcmP4Zsmq0nkkJ38hkys60egLCUq5oso370Ss6mJ6qLAG/s400/Cotton+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617797345658986274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://greywoodsteelblue.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/lanie-and-matt#slide_16"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpieces</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/28/favorite-detail-cotton-boutonniere/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">boutonniere</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.sittinginatreeevents.com/blog/tag/groom"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet2</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.jasminestarblog.com/index.cfm?postID=767&orange-county-wedding-brandon-kristin"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">dessert bar</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lauryllane.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">altar</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://ritzybee.typepad.com/my_weblog/favors/page/2/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">wreath</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.cottonman.com/cotton%20wedding%20bouquets%20&%20more.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">candlelit</span></span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-46530983745714302702011-06-10T11:38:00.007-04:002011-06-17T11:29:23.918-04:00Friday's Flower: Lily of the Valley<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Grace Kelly, Kate Middleton and Elizabeth Hurley (to name a few) each carried Lily of the Valley bouquets. While there are many legends surrounding these delicate yet invasive flowers, (most of which are religious in orientation and controversial) I'm personally drawn to the nightingale's story. From Botanical.com: "legend says that the fragrance of the Lily-of-the-Valley draws the nightingale from hedge and bush, and leads him to choose his mate in the recesses of the glade." Ahh, how nice? The lily of the valley is also the national flower of both the former Yugoslavia and Finland.<br />From my understanding, the lily of the valley, once cut, requires delicate care and handling. IMO, they're completely worth it. I think they're simple and striking. The little wedding bell look-a-likes just scream classic! Most brides choose to use them as filler in their bouquets but I think they stand alone beautifully as well. Simple, classic, feminine. And seriously, if they're good enough for Grace and Kate...<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGWGrBbKGYh0pgxffJ2rMi4Pilnjg_rc5gGmkCisy1odXTyV0-0ucNdS-D5uN3yQjxIw1Sj9cbHofSwdhUnemOlVY13h-yM_aJ7V9iHNsI1yvnYA_9S5_942abcqN6TMeN7rqzUTc3ELo/s1600/mosaic5f61010ac6a2f489415ed5003343f986274c453a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGWGrBbKGYh0pgxffJ2rMi4Pilnjg_rc5gGmkCisy1odXTyV0-0ucNdS-D5uN3yQjxIw1Sj9cbHofSwdhUnemOlVY13h-yM_aJ7V9iHNsI1yvnYA_9S5_942abcqN6TMeN7rqzUTc3ELo/s400/mosaic5f61010ac6a2f489415ed5003343f986274c453a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616665833709778514" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;">From Top Left: <a href="http://rubybloomflowers.com/category/floral-obsession/">cake</a>, <a href="http://moodflowers.blogspot.com/2011/04/real-royal-bouquet.html">Kate Middleton</a>, <a href="http://littlewinterbride.blogspot.com/2008_10_19_archive.html">pop of purple</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/wedding-bouquet-and-boutonnieres">bouquet</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-bouquet-lily-of-the-valley/">Grace Kelly</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.theknot.com/">boutonniere </a><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.theknot.com/">bouquet2</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.theknot.com/">hair flair</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.projectwedding.com/biography/list/ashvalley/the-cake">cake2</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">For those of you that are thinking more non-traditional and 'outside the box'- why not present the lily of the valley in a terrarium style centerpiece? I LOVE THIS. So appropriate for the flower that flourishes in the forest.. Very earthy and rustic.</span><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEp687z2PbdWk6iVOMOgCWzyxDozsIEElMG_v-8wA97icxgRTndIhOP-Xo6ChiyoEofGtGNWG0zzsxKc97nQWjRNZbarvUN_tJQkYpbQen_OvK_UPvGuyoGJIyyTh6r7AInXTyGNLqyIT/s1600/LOTV3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEp687z2PbdWk6iVOMOgCWzyxDozsIEElMG_v-8wA97icxgRTndIhOP-Xo6ChiyoEofGtGNWG0zzsxKc97nQWjRNZbarvUN_tJQkYpbQen_OvK_UPvGuyoGJIyyTh6r7AInXTyGNLqyIT/s320/LOTV3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616622668188608322" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://crazyaboutweddings.blogspot.com/2010/05/unconventional-wedding.html">Terrarium</a></span><br /></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-34182108730562931632011-06-09T10:53:00.010-04:002011-06-09T15:41:59.475-04:00Love is in the Air: an airplane themed wedding<div align="center"><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >So kiss me and smile for me</span></em></span></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >Tell me that you'll wait for me</span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><br />Hold me like you'll never let me go</span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane</span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >Don't know when I'll be back again</span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >Oh babe, I hate to go</span></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >....</span></em><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em>When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring</em><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >-John Denver</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >Long distance relationships are tough. My husband and I are not the only couple that have dealt with distance. So many of my friends and loved ones continue to face this challenge, whether through work, military commitments or just life getting in the way. No one can deny though the sweet, sweet feeling of touching down at your home airport and knowing that you'll soon be in the arms of your loved one. Saying goodbye is tough but it certainly makes you appreciate each moment together that much more. Today's post celebrates the 'jet plane'; that wonderful contraption that both takes us away and brings us back together. Enjoy! </span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZoEkbQntHj2va3ZCYnWFeXTAclX6UGUIcVDVtLRgqbzDgW8i3hK23uTTadgEPursfnNOBTkv5wt0nuYJLWraAZBpdpWwMUtM5i9ucPALAmITjbvx7QYBYaF6LWL9Gc3a5WjgrJVjw_DA/s1600/airplane+inspiration+board.jpg"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616303299584187218" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZoEkbQntHj2va3ZCYnWFeXTAclX6UGUIcVDVtLRgqbzDgW8i3hK23uTTadgEPursfnNOBTkv5wt0nuYJLWraAZBpdpWwMUtM5i9ucPALAmITjbvx7QYBYaF6LWL9Gc3a5WjgrJVjw_DA/s400/airplane+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" > From Top Left: </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.robertandkathleen.com/blog/index.cfm?postID=47"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >cover kiss</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59365180/love-is-in-the-air-wedding-print?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=love+is+in+the+air&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >save the date</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/airplane-themed-wedding/77b12d53739033c3.html"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >place cards</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/page/3/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >kissy planes</span></a><br /><a href="http://cocoaandfig.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >cupcake toppers</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1299902"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >propeller cufflinks</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://glitterandpearls.com/2010/03/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >program table</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://stacyable.com/blog/tag/airplane-hanger-wedding/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >bride + groom</span></a><br /><a href="http://stacyable.com/blog/tag/airplane-hanger-wedding/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >model planes</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://simplystunningparties.blogspot.com/2011/05/travel-themed-wedding.html"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >dessert bar</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.custompaperworks.com/category/travel-theme-destination-invitations/boarding-pass-invitations/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >boarding pass invitations</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://blog.aboveallcatering.com/?p=111"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >hangar</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://www.aisledash.com/2010/12/23/a-dash-of-airplane-travel-wedding-details-cake-invitation/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >more place cards</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66989094/plane-stripe-silkscreen-necktie-fighter?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=airplane+tie&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >jets on tie</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.theknot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >painful</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >?, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.dreamstime.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >bouquet</span></a></span><br /></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-44880981319203002412011-06-08T14:51:00.002-04:002011-06-08T16:54:31.444-04:00Gettin' Hitched Down on the Farm<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLQrc2NJBYlluEZmFo3Clfcuf7XAXXplOhBy8sMkzzuAGwmYDgm1mlCCFlzNwacBR8VHH4783wUSsaPXdIPwYCo-fedhkPHbWmzpZGBr3ma6ttp28TilCBQfZX1yPO3P7zH84y8_l1ZdO/s1600/DOTF+inspiration+board.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLQrc2NJBYlluEZmFo3Clfcuf7XAXXplOhBy8sMkzzuAGwmYDgm1mlCCFlzNwacBR8VHH4783wUSsaPXdIPwYCo-fedhkPHbWmzpZGBr3ma6ttp28TilCBQfZX1yPO3P7zH84y8_l1ZdO/s400/DOTF+inspiration+board.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615954932124110338" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: georgia;">From Top Left: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://papermoss.com/blog/?p=3540">cowgirl boots</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.theknot.com/">veggie centerpiece</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.orchardcovephotography.blogspot.com/">sign</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.whisperingpinescatalog.com/blogs/whispering-pines-wedding?page=49">horseshoe place card</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74604753/formal-little-girls-flower-girl-dress-in?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+flower+girl+dress+ruffle&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">flower girl</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://manolobrides.com/2011/03/22/jam-wedding-favors-diy-it-or-dont/">spread the love</a><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.oncewed.com/8340/wedding-blog/real-weddings/kc-sara/">'church doors'</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, John Deere kiss</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.whippedstyle.com/">bathtub bar</a></span><br /></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-19814102398217089392011-06-08T12:02:00.013-04:002011-06-17T11:29:50.598-04:00Etsy Finds: Flower Girl Dresses and Accessories<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Today's 'Finds' are so adorable and unique. Flower girls are precious to begin with but throw a tutu on 'em and my goodness! Super cute! If you've got a younger toddler as your flower girl, you might consider using a pomander (or kissing ball) as an alternative to the basket. Speaking from experience, they're relatively easy and cheap to make on your own. Also, if you're leaning more toward the traditional white or ivory gown for your flower girl, why not wrap a beautiful sash, in your colors, around her waist for a pop of color and whimsy?<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The top 'Find" is the sole inspiration for today's inspiration post.. stay tuned! </span><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUJecuVfYXIG74PSuuWlpyUZLhx12xA-pDXQr9t7HJzZGedj2XItk6HoOwf8hPOq2oO5w44IkgCJldFO7uU6teT6IQQgru_44AqVKuG736XHk7PDvGfW1_gLidpgvGBsio65Otfjd1uc3/s1600/flowergirl9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUJecuVfYXIG74PSuuWlpyUZLhx12xA-pDXQr9t7HJzZGedj2XItk6HoOwf8hPOq2oO5w44IkgCJldFO7uU6teT6IQQgru_44AqVKuG736XHk7PDvGfW1_gLidpgvGBsio65Otfjd1uc3/s320/flowergirl9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615892836435704178" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74604753/formal-little-girls-flower-girl-dress-in?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=flower+girl+dress+for+wedding&ga_page=26&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Dreamy Ruffles</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RMxZ70Qhgmld3XQSdi4h7pyW0RN2lZD2dCJRYrnZQ6AqN2XH2H6Ht52JU497Po9Gdab-C0U7WrKWzjvdpbbZO56c5WF8oIlwGKnkWmYstYHo_w1vDk-gnH2I0gPYp0Kk_YvVn2E_gedj/s1600/flowergirl8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RMxZ70Qhgmld3XQSdi4h7pyW0RN2lZD2dCJRYrnZQ6AqN2XH2H6Ht52JU497Po9Gdab-C0U7WrKWzjvdpbbZO56c5WF8oIlwGKnkWmYstYHo_w1vDk-gnH2I0gPYp0Kk_YvVn2E_gedj/s320/flowergirl8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615891658364304690" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70465426/pick-the-color-roses-ranunculus-kissing">Kissing Ball (basket alternative)</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0UxOxcATeWUa7A506WCE-K_JqBBw3j7kwwN5Eh__z-54dKQVlNAG_dqUIJYDxMkQACEPlFCGI8-LRZZN2oWjEqcuQzZ6JrtzY6EtMyyf0F7c3-ymw7z6TEY9mfHnaqhwRW37MoYXOMYF/s1600/flowergirl7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0UxOxcATeWUa7A506WCE-K_JqBBw3j7kwwN5Eh__z-54dKQVlNAG_dqUIJYDxMkQACEPlFCGI8-LRZZN2oWjEqcuQzZ6JrtzY6EtMyyf0F7c3-ymw7z6TEY9mfHnaqhwRW37MoYXOMYF/s320/flowergirl7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615890893679335442" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71203047/flower-beltribbon-sash-bridal-bridesmaid">Flower Sash</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5DnXSSOMeMD4G6l2II1asoZH1mzUkLymNLXW9XwUIUnDxaVPia7-2nUo-_52qxN3ebRsdEuihD3ncR03OoqzL0IzV31hw5HOuncKCIgrXCt5qS6WDQyCHTmz8P3NTFk7gpyi2ikP4A7k/s1600/flowergirl6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5DnXSSOMeMD4G6l2II1asoZH1mzUkLymNLXW9XwUIUnDxaVPia7-2nUo-_52qxN3ebRsdEuihD3ncR03OoqzL0IzV31hw5HOuncKCIgrXCt5qS6WDQyCHTmz8P3NTFk7gpyi2ikP4A7k/s320/flowergirl6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615890320588707698" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67332859/pewter-gray-silk-plaid-flower-girl-dress?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=flower+girl+dress+toddler&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fweddings">Pewter Silk</a><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYJJeKz9msKtd78U5syOtLEfw1-5o1dan2i5XtNR-K5ydt6u0vBfVDCqlDrb_5VwQQXetNi_LXeoU4UsmYsweq43XyRRbngX3rCAjoJYaHMcCkCQUI_ZntZGnl-JX3mJL-X6qj3vMOHn8/s1600/flowergirl5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYJJeKz9msKtd78U5syOtLEfw1-5o1dan2i5XtNR-K5ydt6u0vBfVDCqlDrb_5VwQQXetNi_LXeoU4UsmYsweq43XyRRbngX3rCAjoJYaHMcCkCQUI_ZntZGnl-JX3mJL-X6qj3vMOHn8/s320/flowergirl5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615889346643258530" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71143272/purple-plume-top-and-tutu-set-w-the?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=flower+girl+dress+toddler&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Purple Plume</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcUPgXXB2vzJvtoR71PRTI9cVy-Cp62F-EShWR8b_DkLw3_jHM75BYtBZPlWF-P7_4xI9GZwWlHZ3Yj6fSZflQ0AvVP1EnK0QRQ6eNzDfi7kIvQj-u4kiZqcBagEn6MdlETE5rlYhscbl/s1600/flowergirl4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcUPgXXB2vzJvtoR71PRTI9cVy-Cp62F-EShWR8b_DkLw3_jHM75BYtBZPlWF-P7_4xI9GZwWlHZ3Yj6fSZflQ0AvVP1EnK0QRQ6eNzDfi7kIvQj-u4kiZqcBagEn6MdlETE5rlYhscbl/s320/flowergirl4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615888901183360850" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62649752/featured-on-the-southern-wedding?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=flower+girl+basket&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Rustic Flower Girl Basket</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgplNxR7MUWKV3_okle-PMLjO6NgMVIUgPczRJn1SyRIy2tCbMcSaSOovOOM0vS15mwRdUJw9VhmZBCE5NRcYebdzDqukbM20N7FV9xbk4Gy2HPcNuVc2svhSI4XjN7pH1YxqZNQ4QORJo5/s1600/flowergirl3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgplNxR7MUWKV3_okle-PMLjO6NgMVIUgPczRJn1SyRIy2tCbMcSaSOovOOM0vS15mwRdUJw9VhmZBCE5NRcYebdzDqukbM20N7FV9xbk4Gy2HPcNuVc2svhSI4XjN7pH1YxqZNQ4QORJo5/s320/flowergirl3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615887086422844898" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63926115/traditional-tied-lined-crochet">Fairy Tutu</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HWyHFeJDKeZH-HLYoqYWYcljHB_GZZ8Mk7GjaNf7ZhzUdirpsDz0xHSAfBB67FGqiOpvbxrC7O6xZhd0QSU-ASpJizGhyphenhyphenZF5PzGjOJ8ad3SXbKwYCvm4MVLOaknSWw-NIBcslAx-a3I_/s1600/flowergirl2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HWyHFeJDKeZH-HLYoqYWYcljHB_GZZ8Mk7GjaNf7ZhzUdirpsDz0xHSAfBB67FGqiOpvbxrC7O6xZhd0QSU-ASpJizGhyphenhyphenZF5PzGjOJ8ad3SXbKwYCvm4MVLOaknSWw-NIBcslAx-a3I_/s320/flowergirl2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615882397877246834" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61640852/destiny-tutu-dress-chocolate-silk?ref=v1_other_1">Destiny Tutu</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqu0Xv-gQ8s7PVBhgktO9iCf1WJyjBWxsZDYXp0yUzurfcjvhpG8uA2B5J6ITZ8hwfhAFw4bPI9DrK72WkHLwY70sBo8LSJGrEWbz33h-mjCQyWKvb3y9Mmu365NPCgiKZ2BBBD-wkm_6R/s1600/flowergirl1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqu0Xv-gQ8s7PVBhgktO9iCf1WJyjBWxsZDYXp0yUzurfcjvhpG8uA2B5J6ITZ8hwfhAFw4bPI9DrK72WkHLwY70sBo8LSJGrEWbz33h-mjCQyWKvb3y9Mmu365NPCgiKZ2BBBD-wkm_6R/s320/flowergirl1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615880870433788914" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71010243/paris-chic-collectionthe-suzetteruffly?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=flower+girl+dress&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">The 'Suzette'</a></span><br /></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-91415912362244294002011-06-07T15:47:00.010-04:002011-06-17T11:30:12.468-04:00Soft, Subtle, Sophisticated: Pink and Gray<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:georgia;font-size:small;">I am no girly girl. Pink never occurred to me for my own wedding. That being said, I've been fully converted. I LOVE PINK. Especially when paired with such a sophisticated color like gray. Or apricot. Or sage. Or navy. Ok, so pink's amazing. So many gorgeous shades of pink (bold and daring to soft and delicate) and so many great complimentary color palettes. For today though, I'll focus on a more delicate blush-y pink and cool, confident gray.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:georgia;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWt0BV4JG9jJPMMvpVfsdqxKtqzjlo5yJZSaixfkQw8c8hRqwCED9Iadt_3mRiLmNlYlaSN8-nUJw-MusfjVSdpf6JHSQOlQpg-nYNlcF7qwyF0fwteXATa6kHPRsTVkzoX2SUIiZE0X5J/s1600/pink+and+gray+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWt0BV4JG9jJPMMvpVfsdqxKtqzjlo5yJZSaixfkQw8c8hRqwCED9Iadt_3mRiLmNlYlaSN8-nUJw-MusfjVSdpf6JHSQOlQpg-nYNlcF7qwyF0fwteXATa6kHPRsTVkzoX2SUIiZE0X5J/s400/pink+and+gray+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615668111536336322" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://emmalinebride.com/handmade-wedding/pretty-pink-ruffles/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">BM necklaces</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-style/editorial-pick/2008/01/love-in-bloom#slide=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.flowerandflour.com/parisian-macaroons/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">macaroons</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/18008/detailview.aspx?id=18008&type=3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cherry blossoms</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://botanicalbrouhaha.blogspot.com/2010/09/flowers-for-grey-bridesmaids-dresses.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">BM bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://english-wedding.com/2010/08/pink-peony-lake-district-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://emmalinebride.com/handmade-wedding/peony-hair-fascinator/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">fascinator</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/carter-and-fred#slide_6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">boutonnieres</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theknottybride.com/18024"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">sippy straws,</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/3-hot-color-palette-trends-for-your-2011-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">silver brunia</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, Cymbeline gown, </span></span></span><a href="http://affectionfordetail.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">yarn pom napkin ring</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">stationary</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/05/11/real-weddings-kellie-chris/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">pink pearls</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/01/11/real-weddings-alison-daysun/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">pink gown</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61637587/wedding-garter-set-pink-and-gray-custom"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">garter</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:georgia;font-size:small;">If you're loving the BM necklace, sippy straws or the fascinator, be sure to visit their links for DIY tutorials on each! And how cute are the yarn poms for napkin rings? I truly love everything about this color scheme! And don't forget to carry it through to your undergarments with a darling garter in your colors.</span></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-23753369360498879402011-06-07T11:14:00.003-04:002011-06-07T11:27:29.702-04:00S'more Bar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAUEt_Hg-VdeovPp8-X4twiEmNHNEOVMFU0zJcMjDpf3Cs9SfrLjWn62m5fjuJ8KLopGZP3nxdMvBHpJ1Q5wRAixI2Wu8YcpUBra5AfppseN3HZJzuJgDNM1noQA5fUgx2GEQ8zI28ITY/s1600/s%2527more+bar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAUEt_Hg-VdeovPp8-X4twiEmNHNEOVMFU0zJcMjDpf3Cs9SfrLjWn62m5fjuJ8KLopGZP3nxdMvBHpJ1Q5wRAixI2Wu8YcpUBra5AfppseN3HZJzuJgDNM1noQA5fUgx2GEQ8zI28ITY/s320/s%2527more+bar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615499414489032546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/party-idea-steno-smores-buffet--148379?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fthekitchn+%28The+Kitchn%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">s'more bar</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I love scrolling through my Google Reader each morning over coffee. I follow all sorts of blogs: food, design, hostessing, wedding (shocking), gardening, etc. When I stumbled on this idea on </span></span></span><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/party-idea-steno-smores-buffet--148379?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fthekitchn+%28The+Kitchn%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">the kitchn's blog</span></span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, I knew I had to share it. I'm not wild about the idea of roasting mallows over sterno BUT the idea is a good one and could be improvised upon. We had an impromptu fire pit at our wedding and I wish I would have had a s'more bar set up nearby to jazz it up...</span></span></span>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-64618766841630562462011-06-06T18:55:00.013-04:002011-06-06T22:24:16.191-04:00Winter Wedding: Tinsel meets Earthy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hv81UiwZeva6rUZaCMXKJIBeWXFMnSF2e14YdO1D9OkSU8V8ymeNRXyDjhRhsO_5ZUMphc3kEj74-ksyYh_3dP8D5gXMp5-u-7NscMxwvvTcUUetprJSdRfGOyElfCiD-LVmcW9DBRZO/s1600/Winter+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hv81UiwZeva6rUZaCMXKJIBeWXFMnSF2e14YdO1D9OkSU8V8ymeNRXyDjhRhsO_5ZUMphc3kEj74-ksyYh_3dP8D5gXMp5-u-7NscMxwvvTcUUetprJSdRfGOyElfCiD-LVmcW9DBRZO/s400/Winter+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615294167687740978" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hv81UiwZeva6rUZaCMXKJIBeWXFMnSF2e14YdO1D9OkSU8V8ymeNRXyDjhRhsO_5ZUMphc3kEj74-ksyYh_3dP8D5gXMp5-u-7NscMxwvvTcUUetprJSdRfGOyElfCiD-LVmcW9DBRZO/s1600/Winter+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/16/winter-holiday-wedding-inspiration/pinecone-winter-bouquet/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">pine cone bouquet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">late night treat</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/page/21/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">glitzy BM dresses</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://clmweddingsevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/pine-cone-wedding.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">cone place cards</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jillthomasphotography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">shoes that sparkle</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.momentaldesigns.com/tag/silver/page/6/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">invitations</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/toss-packet"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">snow toss</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://cassidydawn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/173.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">rings on cones</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.andreadozier.com/blog/2011/02/01/handmade-diy-eclectic-vintage-winter-wedding-inspiration/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">hot chocolate favors</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/16/winter-holiday-wedding-inspiration/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">ornament cake topper</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.sparklersonline.com/blog/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">snowy sparkly send off</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.theknot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">centerpieces</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I'm back! Sorry for the lack of posting this past week and a half. I obtained a very last minute travel deal and spent a long Memorial Day weekend with girlfriends in Savannah. We came together from all over to celebrate the impending nuptials of a dear friend. The bachelorette is a long time friend who is getting married over the 4th of July weekend. She's extremely organized and has managed to plan what sounds like an amazing wedding in just a few short months. Hopefully, she'll allow me to share all of her wonderful details and images following her big day.. fingers crossed. The reception is taking place at an amazing old home in Charleston. Her color scheme and decor sounds preppy and fresh. Stay tuned!</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Anyways, back to the bachelorette shenanigans. We packed 11 girls in to a 3 bedroom home with 2 showers and had a BLAST. We crooned at a piano bar, had the bachelorette complete a 'help the bride lose her pride' to-do list, ate our weight in yummy southern fare, nursed hangovers on the beach and overall just had a great time. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Unfortunately, I managed to pick up bronchitis on the trip and have been laying low this past week. Head colds really pack a punch. I'm finally sounding less like Fran Drescher, my ears are finally popping open and I can somewhat take a deep breath. Ahhhh, it's good to be back. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So, enough about me and on to the pretty stuff. This upcoming winter, I'm extremely excited to attend a wedding in Omaha and possibly on the night before New Year's Eve! (Ironically, this will be my second trip to Omaha and for the same reason - a Holiday wedding!) The happy lovebirds are two of the most amazing and dedicated people I know. After both graduating from the Naval Academy but never having dated, they went their separate ways - he to fly jets and she to fly helicopters. Thank goodness, their paths crossed just long enough during training to fall in love. It has been tough but they've stayed committed to each other and made it work over great distances. While planning is always difficult when a servicemember is involved, it's even more difficult when two are getting married! They're hoping the holidays will provide an opportunity for the majority of their fellow servicemembers to attend. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I've put together an inspiration board that combines the glitz of New Year's Eve with the down to earth personality of my girlfriend. There are some really cute details in this post. First, I am OBSESSED with the mini donut served over hot chocolate! What a perfect late night snack! Also, I love the idea of 'tossing' snow-like bio-degradable confetti. I can only imagine how pretty the pictures would turn out. Last, how awesome are the bridesmaid party dresses?! Daring for sure but NYE worthy! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Enjoy!!</span></span></span></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-17190309513969010952011-05-23T13:20:00.007-04:002011-05-23T16:28:19.484-04:00Grape Stomping Good Time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JjlCbQlJu1XGLDaeaYZ31LYe01nNwWEnhhij4iATsPgetCvIE7u57TLF4KTERofzu3Rc-7CY7ZZ7_jfyqFNFcwVQKB7Jz6bKCuHE6LoldaT9lZNa21HTQ-3azlNSpOxhyYHptyswd9-V/s1600/vineyard+wedding+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JjlCbQlJu1XGLDaeaYZ31LYe01nNwWEnhhij4iATsPgetCvIE7u57TLF4KTERofzu3Rc-7CY7ZZ7_jfyqFNFcwVQKB7Jz6bKCuHE6LoldaT9lZNa21HTQ-3azlNSpOxhyYHptyswd9-V/s400/vineyard+wedding+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610009284148525490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span><a href="http://clickchickimages.wordpress.com/page/7/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bride</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/10/elegant-woodland-wedding-style/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-style/editorial-pick/2010/08/a-vine-romance#slide=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> champagne</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62570075/poison-warm-purple-raw-silk-bolero"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bolero</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://heatherneckers.com/2010/10/05/heather-nathans-september-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">shoes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://layersoflovelylv.blogspot.com/2010/09/late-july-girls-of-plush-weddings-and.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bouquet</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.gardentrading.co.uk/store/product_details.vc?productId=1319&categoryId=174"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">sign</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.lushfloral.com/lush-life/2011/4/7/gorgeous-hans-fahden-wedding-wine-country-floral-design.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">chuppah</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.leighmillerphotography.com/blog/2008/11/14/m-c-santa-ynez-valley-part-i/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">place cards on barrels</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/04/30/real-weddings-sarah-paul/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridesmaids</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/08/around-the-world-with-bash-please-provencal-picnic.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">wine barrel bar</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.peachcouture.com/2plyArt_pashmina.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">pashmina basket</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.coricook.net/home/2011/3/14/planet-bluegrass-wedding-talia-events-cori-cook-floral-desig.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpiece</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://blog.weddingpaperdivas.com/localista-wedding-destinations/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">winery gate invitation</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.brianfletcherphotography.com/blog/wilson-creek-and-wiens-cellars-wedding-photography-nicole-jeff/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">rings in grapes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://gourmettraveller.com.au/chocolate_croquembouche.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">chocolate croquembouche</span></span></a></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Vineyard weddings conjure up classy affairs with a touch of rustic charm to accommodate the setting. Immediately, I think of vibrant shades of purple and more natural tones to soften it up, such as champagne, light green and brown. I imagine trailing floral arrangements to mimic the hanging grapes. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Last, I think of croquembouche. It could be because I've always wanted to see one in person but it just sounds so good and so appropriate paired with your champagne toast. What's more french than champagne and croquembouche? I've got six weddings to attend in the next year, one of you has to make my dream come true..</span></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-74488000542946345752011-05-23T13:00:00.007-04:002011-06-17T11:30:31.737-04:00Etsy Finds: Photo Booth Props<div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.etsy.com"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Etsy</span></span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> is a wonderful resource for Brides looking for those 'little details' and 'special touches' that don't have the crafting gene to "DIY" themselves! There are so many wonderful artisans and vendors on Etsy that craft the most exquisite bridal accessories, handbags, veils, gowns, guest books, signage, etc. There are also vendors that sell fun and quirky items like those listed below. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> Here are some great shops (that I stumbled on and am not being paid to advertise for) selling all of your photo booth accessory needs! How fun is "Bucky?"</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2O_EQnv3KLSUhI8EcKKz6OwS5NeWDpIFaWNf2pV375oogQ3v38-cdx_RWa6zPGqS6jE8H1fM71pERIa3tP34YhMgD7TIvn7EYKwkZh47ikC6DnFh0e2L2SsQGIFjP2avBe6debth0CfN/s1600/props3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2O_EQnv3KLSUhI8EcKKz6OwS5NeWDpIFaWNf2pV375oogQ3v38-cdx_RWa6zPGqS6jE8H1fM71pERIa3tP34YhMgD7TIvn7EYKwkZh47ikC6DnFh0e2L2SsQGIFjP2avBe6debth0CfN/s320/props3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609960315491952754" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahedesigns?ref=seller_info"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Sarah Elizabeth Design</span></span></a></u></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2O_EQnv3KLSUhI8EcKKz6OwS5NeWDpIFaWNf2pV375oogQ3v38-cdx_RWa6zPGqS6jE8H1fM71pERIa3tP34YhMgD7TIvn7EYKwkZh47ikC6DnFh0e2L2SsQGIFjP2avBe6debth0CfN/s1600/props3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3reZOW4Zz6nn8MdPdscbSsWVP57XFS7gCG1AhSAImYoiB41f2WXtp1yprVerGd9-JN6oHr4JZ_gapwOhdEgYXtgzBA5n0s9Rmp3Ze4EF_Oo9h_1V1v25uxMGt02DjFoLCFik0nAg-EU6T/s1600/props2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3reZOW4Zz6nn8MdPdscbSsWVP57XFS7gCG1AhSAImYoiB41f2WXtp1yprVerGd9-JN6oHr4JZ_gapwOhdEgYXtgzBA5n0s9Rmp3Ze4EF_Oo9h_1V1v25uxMGt02DjFoLCFik0nAg-EU6T/s320/props2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609958930090219282" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunnySideofLife?ref=seller_info"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Funny Side of Life</span></span></a></u></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3reZOW4Zz6nn8MdPdscbSsWVP57XFS7gCG1AhSAImYoiB41f2WXtp1yprVerGd9-JN6oHr4JZ_gapwOhdEgYXtgzBA5n0s9Rmp3Ze4EF_Oo9h_1V1v25uxMGt02DjFoLCFik0nAg-EU6T/s1600/props2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vjyXWvpHIn4B4YgtocFdIvVm5rhByUn1h6ecYfNj7ZIp9h4V9eHcErHuBVszO67OakGT4tGRixLrsmB0_KljxT2_Mc-bb-iZVh404AOZeyYIrsQnvE_4EEkEeDmwDE4pXaGkq14KVxZZ/s1600/props1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vjyXWvpHIn4B4YgtocFdIvVm5rhByUn1h6ecYfNj7ZIp9h4V9eHcErHuBVszO67OakGT4tGRixLrsmB0_KljxT2_Mc-bb-iZVh404AOZeyYIrsQnvE_4EEkEeDmwDE4pXaGkq14KVxZZ/s320/props1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609958152600966210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRetreats?ref=pr_shop"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Little Retreats</span></a></span></div></div></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-64299069447319531152011-05-20T11:47:00.008-04:002011-05-20T16:53:54.037-04:00Vintage Tea Party Inspired Wedding<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">If you haven't noticed yet, I love all things vintage and old and am inspired by all things antiquated. Mismatched tea sets, tablecloths, old lace, serving dishes, vintage tea tins, etc. They all come together to create a unified look of shabby chic-ness. My mother and I spent a year collecting various glass pitchers in all shapes, colors and sizes for the centerpieces at my wedding. My mother also collected vintage lace tablecloths to use on our cake buffet tables. We had so much fun scouring thrift shops, antique stores and garage sales to find our treasures. After the wedding, we gave the centerpieces (pitchers) to guests or family that had helped with various aspects of the wedding planning. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">For the below board, I was really inspired by the vintage tea tins that I see in antique stores all of the time. I think this wedding would be perfect for a budget conscious bride that is maybe looking for an afternoon wedding concept. (Or for a wedding shower or engagement party!) Collected teapots or tea tins could both serve as centerpieces. Filling the vintage tins with candles to hand out as favors is a unique, DIY idea. (Less obvious than handing out the "perfect blend" tea sachets.) The teacups filled with flowers and a flag with a guest's name is not only gorgeous but serves two functions: place cards, as well as to enhance the tablescape. Last, I love the idea of matching the design from your favorite tea set to the design on your cake to tie it all together! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Tea, anyone?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSDlSdfHBVtijlpA8aY-r2z3h91L8kL_d4fL-giQ5btuGqukpgyEPn92Zuos9XOF4bTjBvElxzPdZudaSQhGU8Qd3-syV2MTrIwQgU8L7hQqUygB9uYomsui2aAp6KUzLM9mMUgNRFpfA/s1600/Vintage+Tea+Party+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSDlSdfHBVtijlpA8aY-r2z3h91L8kL_d4fL-giQ5btuGqukpgyEPn92Zuos9XOF4bTjBvElxzPdZudaSQhGU8Qd3-syV2MTrIwQgU8L7hQqUygB9uYomsui2aAp6KUzLM9mMUgNRFpfA/s400/Vintage+Tea+Party+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608899835135227378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/shabby-chic-weddings-tea-party-wedding-perfect-for-small-guest-lists/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">flowers in teapot</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.brandonkidd.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/page/21/?p=cplpwqmy"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tin can candles</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.bow-occasions.co.uk/blog/page/3/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">place cards</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">,</span></span></span></div></div><div><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/entry-21-diy-teacup-cake-topper/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">DIY teacup cake topper</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/10/elegant-woodland-wedding-style/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">teacup, baroque cake, gorgeous tea set</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">,</span></span></span></div><div><a href="http://inspiredbride.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bride and her maids</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.snippetandink.com/category/photo-features/real-weddings/page/20"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">teacup kiss</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://bridechic.onsugar.com/tag/VINTAGE-HAT"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridal hat</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.blissweddingsmarket.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">the perfect blend</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">,</span></span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/31541/wedding-blog/lovely-garden-tea-party/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">garden tea invite, table set for tea</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/diy-dessert-table-tips/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">dessert bar</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">teapot centerpiece</span></span></span></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-57908966468805882882011-05-20T10:17:00.001-04:002011-05-20T10:18:05.692-04:001920's Glam Inspired Wedding<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I love the 1920's and the art deco era and how they're so highly romanticized. Drawing from this period can only add a touch of romance and glamour to your wedding.. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRorpUBfXyyBB-lya5g0B9Zeg-mH-c8E4P79kFYZhYAv3vURnacNM8bUkthbDj4hbOJ_OKLcjq5qK0ZxNsRQ9s7AVVbPXrOMZtjEO72pv9dIrjrkkZbxRRWH3UeMQzRVk8eHJ-5lYfg2-/s1600/Vintage+Glam+Wedding+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRorpUBfXyyBB-lya5g0B9Zeg-mH-c8E4P79kFYZhYAv3vURnacNM8bUkthbDj4hbOJ_OKLcjq5qK0ZxNsRQ9s7AVVbPXrOMZtjEO72pv9dIrjrkkZbxRRWH3UeMQzRVk8eHJ-5lYfg2-/s400/Vintage+Glam+Wedding+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608592924645607074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/04/12/1920s-vintage-wedding-glamour/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">lounging</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/twenties-vintage-inspired-wedding-in-lewes-sussex-england-by-simon-fazackarley/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">20's footwear</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://wedding-cheesecake.com/?category_name=vintage-glam&paged=2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">couple of martinis</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2011/01/great-gatsby-inspired-weding-photoshoot.html/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Gatsby inspired bouquet</span></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://broochbouquets.blogspot.com/2010/09/bling-in-new-year-vintage-brooch.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">vintage brooch bouquet</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/weddings/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">amazing headpiece</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/08/02/louisville-wedding-the-gillespie/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">feather centerpieces</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://pixelmagix.com.au/blog/?tag=vintage-wedding"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridesmaid flapper dresses</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2010/10/art-deco-wedding-invitations.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">art deco std</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/2009/07/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">get away car</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2011/02/10/yolan-cris-2011-revival-vintage-wedding-dress-collection/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">20's gown</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://portobellojewelry.com/products_new.php/page/4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">feather clutch</span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodweddinginvitation.com/dgl0bgu9ugvybwfuzw50iexpbmsgdg8gumvhbcbxzwrkaw5nczogsmvubmlmzxigkybnb3jnyw4/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake topper</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/real-weddings-lucy-robs-vintage-glam-theme-wedding-with-an-english-country-twist/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">vintage car</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://labelleviegirl.com/2010/12/12/winter-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">winter fur</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.goodweddinginvitation.com/dgl0bgu9ugvybwfuzw50iexpbmsgdg8gumvhbcbxzwrkaw5nczogsmvubmlmzxigkybnb3jnyw4/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">centerpieces</span></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Love the art deco inspired Save-the-Date? Visit </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoGoSnap?section_id=6933776"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Go Go Snap's Etsy shop</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> for more incredible designs. Or how about the vintage brooch bouquet?! I die. I want to plan vow renewals to simply carry it. </span></span></span></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-52291702817963864912011-05-20T10:10:00.000-04:002011-05-20T10:10:03.508-04:00Friday's Flower: Cornflower<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLVBl30WTb9U2HADUzfNLU_LWZe5lcuO1b5qjb1YGn19mwLMDJ4YLpXs4nJMklR6t94DMDFdjyJcpqnjR6lHExfj9ax4liOOjhobgMngRsW_1a2rNNEeLgTQ40vNEj8jh9FSQZixkbqA-/s1600/cornflower.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLVBl30WTb9U2HADUzfNLU_LWZe5lcuO1b5qjb1YGn19mwLMDJ4YLpXs4nJMklR6t94DMDFdjyJcpqnjR6lHExfj9ax4liOOjhobgMngRsW_1a2rNNEeLgTQ40vNEj8jh9FSQZixkbqA-/s320/cornflower.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608799343416149426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://royaleimage.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">"Bachelor's Button"</span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">In folklore, cornflowers symbolized the love between a young man and woman. Worn by the man, the cornflower predicted whether his love was returned or not by how quickly it faded. Too fast: so sorry, her heart lies elsewhere. Another common name for the cornflower is "Bachelor's Button" referring to the long lasting quality of the flower when cut. Bachelors would sport the cornflower in their buttonholes when calling on their lady loves. For our wedding, the cornflower was used throughout to honor my grandmother, who could not be present. She is originally from Estonia, which boasts the cornflower as its national flower.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Interested in using cornflowers in your wedding arrangements? Here's the details from GardenGuides.com: Annual bachelor’s buttons and basket-flowers begin to bloom in late spring and continue through summer. *Winter brides, fear not! Cornflowers dry incredibly well, retaining most of their vibrant colors! The dried flowers are also a great option for 'throw confetti' if you want to stay organic and bird friendly. Plus the vibrant blue pops in photos when showering down!</span></span></span></div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBGeamWi1v90-z7n2YinZDpTf-P3r3mFbMVQE5pMxFQem6t9koix-BQXmBfwv924ulLAZEP8jizk5hZ8SH7dLUTyBUBfPHZ4aR2-w2Ze0I3aPC9R0E0Ho88o3snFOdQKiva11BA9tftoY/s1600/Cornflower+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBGeamWi1v90-z7n2YinZDpTf-P3r3mFbMVQE5pMxFQem6t9koix-BQXmBfwv924ulLAZEP8jizk5hZ8SH7dLUTyBUBfPHZ4aR2-w2Ze0I3aPC9R0E0Ho88o3snFOdQKiva11BA9tftoY/s400/Cornflower+Inspiration+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608545773598657218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.wishpot.com/list.aspx?list=68226&uid=12032"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">blue vases</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2010/12/english-country-wedding-cornflower-fields.html#more"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">married in a field of cornflowers</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://hellodarlingchicago.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">wildflower bouquet</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hellodarlingchicago.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cornflower bout.</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/42686/wedding-blog/inspiration-a-denim-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">denim inspired wedding</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2010/10/secular-ceremony-mark-carey.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">beautiful bouquet</span></span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-20578568857963858182011-05-19T13:05:00.004-04:002011-05-19T14:05:14.950-04:00Swoon Worthy Non- White Wedding Gowns<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I have come across several swoon worthy, non-white wedding gowns recently that I had to share. What are your thoughts? I think they're trés chic and daring. There was about a 30 minute period during my wedding planning that I considered the orange head turner in the middle... seriously.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotuS4XU7PwnbRtOYuqAK20LG_2SXSaSPFegJy19z7B8uu2mwFsRANGSnHQxjbbfb-jzWfhvi4bQiJEXp6o5nhUpIm_KG5wVv4T81uOehSoQWQto-nxMWGXBJS0BXA3KpqtvDAuVD3c-Tb/s1600/daring+gown+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotuS4XU7PwnbRtOYuqAK20LG_2SXSaSPFegJy19z7B8uu2mwFsRANGSnHQxjbbfb-jzWfhvi4bQiJEXp6o5nhUpIm_KG5wVv4T81uOehSoQWQto-nxMWGXBJS0BXA3KpqtvDAuVD3c-Tb/s400/daring+gown+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608489346985731714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.simplyfabeventdesign.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Vera creation</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Kate Towers gown</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/grey-wedding-dress-art-deco-details/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">gray M. Hardwick gown</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.shibawi.com/wedding-dress/lovely-light-pink-wedding-dresses-to-reese-witherspoon-5/attachment/lovely-light-pink-wedding-dresses-to-reese-witherspoon-2/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">light pink creation</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://lmncouturier.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-nice-day-for-black-wedding.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">orange beauty</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2011/05/14/color-wedding-dresses-by-stella-de-libero/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Stella de Libero floral gown</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2011/03/15/claire-pettibone-bridal-spring-2011-collection/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Claire Pettibone in pink</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/most_beautiful_wedding_gown.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Jill Stuart gown</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.my-wedding-concierge.com/Search-Results.php?paginationSize=10&domainId=1&searchName=Jason%20Wu%20Net%20a%20Porter&focus=Blog&vendorSearchPage=1&searchVendorCategory=&blogSearchPage=10"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Jason Grech dip dyed gown</span></span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248824087397327202.post-67934669957121180682011-05-19T10:14:00.007-04:002011-05-19T12:55:47.862-04:00Dreaming of a Wedding in a Secret Garden?<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">My dream wedding, budget aside, was to take place at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia. I had attended a wedding there as a little girl and had never forgotten the magic and romance of the place. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From their website:</span></span></span><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Behind Barnsley Gardens Resort's storybook setting is a true story filled with as many twists and turns as a work of fiction. The original manor, called Woodlands, was an estate built by a man—Godfrey Barnsley—for the love of his life, his wife Julia. Godfrey Barnsley began construction on his Italianate villa in the 1840's in the north Georgia foothills, on land that had once been inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. Both the home and its elaborate gardens were formed by the work of Andrew Jackson Downing, a pioneering landscape designer and</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">proponent of Italianate and gothic revival architecture. Julia never saw the completed home, as she fell ill and passed away. Through the years, the estate has witnessed much history and intrigue, including the Civil War.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQS7ds69syMjuWt8NJvxolRSZJKynkU1vxYZORGW5bxpv3qcAjsJYgOIrs3KLobA7JWHbzTVKCwalvaQA-S-PcE_61R6EgoQoO0ZUJqNNXdwsprXLCRYpNIwfOWrAi0kqUd2rr2oE77gr/s1600/Barnsley+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQS7ds69syMjuWt8NJvxolRSZJKynkU1vxYZORGW5bxpv3qcAjsJYgOIrs3KLobA7JWHbzTVKCwalvaQA-S-PcE_61R6EgoQoO0ZUJqNNXdwsprXLCRYpNIwfOWrAi0kqUd2rr2oE77gr/s400/Barnsley+Board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608470187009539986" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span><a href="http://babride.blogspot.com/2009/05/outside-metro-sundays-barnsley-gardens.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">kiss in the ruins</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://babride.blogspot.com/2009/05/outside-metro-sundays-barnsley-gardens.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">cake cutting</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://amyosaba.blogspot.com/2010/09/amy-seth-at-barnsley-gardens.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridal shots</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.notatlanta.org/na/Barnsley_Gardens_Resort"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Barnsley at night</span></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The ruins of the home still stand as do the splendid and varied gardens. The resort is simply breathtaking, both in full sunlight and by the moonlight, with twinkling lights winding throughout the ruins... *sigh* In any case, our wedding did not take place there as it was above and beyond our budget. We still had our dream garden wedding and in a location that suited our needs and personalities much more. That being said, Barnsley Gardens still holds a piece of my little girl heart and certainly influenced the vision of our wedding.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Dreaming of a secret garden wedding as well? Feast your eyes on these gorgeous shots and let your imagination wander..</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C__oC881KQH-UQOMQP-ORDep-KbT4qpBJAboVirVrfJJc87OOh984OzLSq4LNNEFifUTfnerxdy7ALg7NooTJov8-7ZICzBzFoNv1POMlQoIiB4oqIBoc9GFyFCwhXbG2vj85yMxJi-A/s1600/secret+garden+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C__oC881KQH-UQOMQP-ORDep-KbT4qpBJAboVirVrfJJc87OOh984OzLSq4LNNEFifUTfnerxdy7ALg7NooTJov8-7ZICzBzFoNv1POMlQoIiB4oqIBoc9GFyFCwhXbG2vj85yMxJi-A/s400/secret+garden+inspiration+board.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608469661374709106" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From Top Left: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.gardenonthesquare.com/blog/?tag=wedding"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">garden gate</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://kerrianne.org/2009/01/and-she-read-happily-ever-after-the-end/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Secret Garden</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://charlottesfancy.com/2009/10/14/etsy-wednesday-raquel-castillo/garden-wedding-necklace-by-raquel-castillo/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">bridal necklace</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://strawberrymoth.blogspot.com/2011/04/love-affairwedding-planning-addition.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">flower garland</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">,</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.edhetherington.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">our wedding in the garden</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://gossipgirlfashion.us/tag/wedding-dress/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">lazy river</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://myhouseofgiggles.blogspot.com/2011/05/wedding-favorsup-to-my-ears-in-them.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">romantic table</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/11/03/vintage-garden-wedding-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">upside down kiss</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">,</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://weddingcakespictures.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">garden cake</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://weddingdish.thinklikeabride.com/2009/02/effective-event-lighting/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">nighttime</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.magnetstreet.com/wedding-blog/tag/wedding-ceremonies"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">chandeliers above</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://lacey405.blogspot.com/2010/07/ceremony-inspiration.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">candlelit dinner</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/11/03/vintage-garden-wedding-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">tablescape</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://crossedkeys.blogspot.com/2011/02/spring-2011-nj-bride-garden-party.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">dessert buffet</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.artessen.com/posts/241003/b852.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">embrace</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/non-floral-centerpieces"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">romantic aisle</span></span></span></a></div>Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256232842257964698noreply@blogger.com0