Project Wedding Blog

Wow I am so amazed by this stunning set of photographs just posted on Jose Villa’s blog.  I want to go to Montecito right now!

photographs by Jose Villa

Tags: Photography.

One of my husband’s good friends gave us a kite as a wedding present. Though we have yet to use it, (sorry, Spence!) I think it’s such a cool and unique idea for a present. We live near the beach and I can’t wait to test out my non-existent kite-flying skills on a windy day. Because I never heard about someone giving a kite as a wedding present, I had to ask about it. His response? “I dunno. I give everyone kites for their wedding.” Fair enough.

What’s the most unique wedding present you’ve given, received, or heard about?

Tags: wedding gifts.

This weekend I threw a wine tasting and french-themed bridal shower for my childhood best friend, with about 15 guests in attendance. Here are five secrets to the success of this bridal shower:

1) Have at least two good entree options. We got a casserole and a large savory tart and everybody raved!

2) Offer healthy food options like a salad and fruit. Many women are very health or waistline-conscious!

3) Serve plenty of wine or alcohol. Nothing gets conversation flowing like a little bit of liquid courage.

4) If you’re going to play a bridal shower game, the newlywed game is always a big hit!

5) Be prepared for your guests to stay 6-7 hours! That’s the advantage of having a bridal shower at home… because you definitely can’t stay at a restaurant for very long before they kick you out!

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MissNowMrs.com’s world is all about making brides’ lives easier! Their service aids busy brides and newlyweds in completing the name change process — saving them on average over 13 hours of paperwork, form assistance, waiting in lines and research!

Now through May 25, we are giving away 5 MissNowMrs. gift cards ( valued at $29.95) to some savvy PW brides. All you have to do is check out MissNowMrs.com — and tell us one thing you learned from the site you didn’t know before!

Winners will be chosen randomly on May 26. Good luck!

See official sweepstakes rules.

Tags: giveaway.

I’m loving metallic jewelry with a bit of floral sparkle. Photo by Angelica Glass

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I am loving the historic and classic look of incorporating wax seals on menus, invitations, and name cards. The cream palette with patriotic touches or red and blue look so chic, worthy of the Michelle and Barak themselves!

Designed by Chewing the Cud

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We’re sad to announce that Cecily Ink is going out of business. All merchandise is now going for 50% off, so this is your chance to stock up on some really cool card stock. Simply use the code “closeout” upon checking out and you’ll save 50% on your entire order. No minimum purchase necessary.

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Straight out of NYC, Chloe & Reese is the perfect fashion match for you glamour gals - and maybe your beautiful bridesmaids! How they are different: They offer endless fabric and color options amongst their array of fabulous, fitted tops, skirts and dresses. If you love the fit of a particular skirt, you can get it in about 30 different color and fabric options. Here are a few we really heart - we could see these gliding down the aisle on any of your BFF’s!

Tags: Chloe & Reese.

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If you love warm colors, orange and red are the colors for you. The best part is, a little splash of color goes a long way. As you can see from these photos, sometimes just a touch makes a big statement.

Photography Credits: Union Photography, Geoff White Photography, Lisa Leigh, Augie Chang

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