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I hope you have a romantic New Years celebration!  See you in 2011…. we have some beautiful things in store ♥.

Photo by Max Wanger.

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Could choosing the cake be the best part of wedding planning?  I would guess yes.  I had so much fun putting together this article of some of the most amazing cakes of the year!  Enjoy the peek below and head over to see more.

Erica O’BrienVanilla Bake Shop

Sweet & Saucy Shop

Sweet & Saucy Shop

Read more…

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What a lovely Wednesday…. I’m just reflecting on all of the gorgeous Real Weddings that we’ve featured in 2010.  From celebrity bloggers to creative vintage-inspired celebrations to some of the most elegant and luxurious weddings… we have such a beautiful spread…

Celebrity blogger, Joanna Goddard’s, British-inspired nuptials

Tons of Color in Atherton, California

Katy and Randy’s rustic celebration in Colorado

Vintage Luxury in the Philippines

An English Garden in Austin

Alicia and Ian’s romantic country wedding

A Black Tie Affair at Caltech

Hope you are having a lovely day too… can you believe there are only 2 more days left in 2010!?

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Picture this: instead of the traditional rice tossing, you’ve got mini-yarn balls flying through the air as you and your beloved exit your reception! I love the thought of this … and the photos would be so cute! Another plus, they can be made in any color you desire. See full instructions here.

Idea: Victoria Hudgins

Images: Carly Taylor

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These projects were tweeted, shared, Facebooked and spread all over the web! Without further ramblings, here are the top ten DIY projects of 2010 from our Wedding Ideas section.

1. Gorgeous Chiffon and Tulle Flowers

2. Modern Colorful Mobiles

3.  The Old Fashioned Soda Bar

4. How to Make a Birdcage Veil

5. Mini Lantern Escort Cards and Favors

6. Printed Paper Garlands

7. Simple Chair Makeovers

8. Vintage Frame Table Numbers

9. Handmade Paper Goods

10. S’more Kits 

Thank you to all of the super-talented and creative souls who contributed these inspiring projects: Olivia Kanaley, Jordan Ferney, Chelsea Fuss, Mary Swenson and Kathy Chong.

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I’ve been on the search for some gorgeous holiday weddings… and this one is one of the prettiest I’ve seen.  Sara and Dan wed in an old-fashioned bed and breakfast outside of Spicer, MN… the day was full of vintage accents and rustic decor.  Their winter wedding was personal, warm, and terribly romantic.  Thanks to Jonathan Hoffner for sharing the photos with us.  Enjoy the pics and have a very happy holiday!

Tags: candlelight, christmas wedding, holiday, jonathan hoffner, vintage, winter wedding.

It is fun to revisit the year, the trends and all things creative in the wonderful world of weddings! Here are my top bridal obsessions from this banner year:

1. Banners, obviously! Burlap, chalk, cupcake wrappers - you name it, I love them.

2.  A Sweet Bar: this can be a cookie bar, a smore bar, an ice cream bar … pies, you get the idea!

3. Chalkboards. There is something really quaint and charming about these when associated with a wedding. I created a chalkboard escort board for my wedding - it was a fun project.

4. Cake bunting: A cake is far more precious with tiny flags adorning it. Enough said.

5. Cake pops. They’re not just for children’s birthday parties anymore. What a refreshing, sweet spin on the traditional wedding cake.

6. Fruit.  Lemon centerpieces, pear place cards, cherry-filled favor bags. Fruit was everywhere this year, and I can’t get enough!

Image courtesy: Alice Hu, City Cradle Design, Sweet and Saucy Bake Shop, Mary Swenson

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I just love this time of year.. it’s so fun to hear who is newly engaged ♥  And while the holiday elves are preparing to wind down… the wedding elves are gearing up for a new season of wedding planning!   For those newly engaged this holiday season, or for those simply getting ready to send out save-the-dates, here are some ideas from around the web!  See the full article here.

English Garden by Ceci New York, Get a free matching wedding website here!

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By Benign ObjectsBy Hello Tenfold

See more save the dates here and here!  Right now, get 10% off all Save the Dates in the Project Wedding Invitation Shop by using the code: PWM12 when you check out.

Tags: creative save-the-dates.

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If you are having a winter wedding or even decorating for the holidays, pine cones are a beautiful way to add accent to your arrangements, tables or favors. They also smell delightful and resurrect warm feelings of the season. I have a big bowl of them on the coffee table. Thank you Mary Swenson for putting together this ode to pine cone accents!

See more ways to decorate with pine cones here - enjoy!

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