Archive for May, 2009

* Bling Bracelets

Posted on May 12th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Things we heart.


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

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* Vintage Patriot

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Wedding Invitations.


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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* Going out of Business Sale: Cecily Ink

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Uncategorized.


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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* Things We Heart: Chloe & Reese

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by Jeannie. Filed under Bridesmaids, Things we heart.


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!

 

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* Etsy Shop we Love: Bunny with a Tool Belt

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Things we heart, Wedding Cakes.


We happened to stumble upon Bunny with a Tool Belt’s store on Etsy, and we’re in love! These charming cake toppers are perfect for the animal-loving bride in all of us. We’re especially fond of the detail. You can tell these adorable figures were made with great care. 

 

 

 

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* Color Inspiration: Orange and Red

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Color Palettes, Wedding Inspiration.


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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* Bridal Shower Game – Celebrity Couples

Posted on May 6th, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Bridesmaids.


My childhood friend Cheryl is getting married later this month and I recently attended her bridal shower, which was filled with good food, lots of gifts, and some really fun bridal shower games. One of my favorite games was the celebrity couples, which is super simple. I put together a step by step below for anyone who is thinking about having this game at a bridal shower:

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1. Pass out pieces of paper and pencils to your guest. If you have a theme color or pattern, a really cute idea would be have the paper and pencils in your theme color. If you’re the ultimate hostess you could even have the pencils personalized with the bride’s name!

2. Ask your guests to write down as many famous couples as they can in 3 minutes, either from contemporary times, history, or famous couples from literature. Sometimes it helps to cite examples like Michelle and Barack Obama, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, or Bill and Hillary Clinton.

3. Once three minutes are up, find out who has the most number of couples. Ask that person to read her selections aloud to the rest of the bridal shower guests. If all sounds good, she wins a prize!

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