Project Wedding Blog

If you haven’t yet entered to win over $1,000 in handmade wedding goods from the gals that make up the Etsy Wedding Divas collective, I highly recommend you take a hop, skip and a jump on {over here} to enter!

In the meantime, we’ll share a little about some of the amazing vendors that are sponsoring this fab giveaway:

First up is cadybriar… her shop is full of all sorts of lovely little clutches.  Perfectly perfect for brides and bridesmaids.

Bel Canto Designs specializes in vintage and vintage-inspired headpieces and accessories.

Lola in Lace customizes silk garters with sweet rosettes and pretty little things.

Maylui’s online store is full of charming bridal jewelry…

And there is so much more to love. ♥ {Click here} to enter to win over $1,000 in etsy wedding goods!

Tags: bel canto designs, bridal accessories, bridal clutch, bridal garter, cadybriar, etsy giveaway, etsy wedding divas, Lola in Lace, Mayliu.

I couldn’t resist sharing Angela and Dion’s super fun, hipster wedding at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco.  onelove photography captured the fabulous event…  Enjoy the amazing pics for a middle of the week pick-me-up! This couple clearly looks like they know how to have a good time. xo

Photography: onelove, Venue: The Clift Hotel, Flowers: Floral Design Studio, Bridal Gown: Rivini, Bridal Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm Cake Designer: Cake Coquette, Lighting: Anderson AV Rentals.

Tags: cake coquette, clift hotel, hipster wedding, Navy, onelove photography, orange.

I get so excited about discovering new creative blogs out there, and Amelie’s House is simply amazing! Her blog about “baking, making and creating” has inspired me so I thought I’d share some of her brilliance with you.

Speechless over this butterfly cake:

She actually baked this Indian/Irish wedding cake for her cousin’s wedding:

Her recipe for homemade marmalade is a winner in my edible favor book!

Images: Natasha Collins

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In honor of the sitewide sale we’ve got going on in the Favor Shop, we dreamed up this fun sixties inspiration board, full of gorgeous orange and gold tones.   We drew our inspiration from these unique {laughing Buddha escort card holders}.

Top Row: 1. Jesse Leake 2. Max Wanger 3. The Vintage Wedding Dress Company; 2nd Row: 1.Jesse Leake 2. BHLDN 3. Fresh In Love; 3rd Row: 1. Jesse Leake 2. Max Wanger 3. Fresh In Love; 4th Row: 1. Project Wedding Favor Shop 2. Jesse Leake

A little too groovy for you..? Not a worry, we’ve got {traditional favors} and other fun things too.  The sale ends on Saturday, April 2nd.  xo

Tags: groovy, inspiration board, laughing buddha, orange, sixties, vintage.

When I think of bridal garters.. I typically think of some ugly frilly satin thing- let’s be honest.  That is, of course, until I was introduced to Bleu Garters, a brilliant line of feminine , sophisticated … and all around exquisite garters.

Bleu Garters began with a simple thought from LA based designer Jaime Lawson - to makeover the poor,  rejected garter from an afterthought to a beautiful keepsake that can be passed on for generations. Each piece is handcrafted in California from fine silks and antique laces. We’re giving one of these gorgeous garters away (up to a $100 value)!

How to win? It’s sooo easy.  Just visit the Bleu Garters Shop and choose your very favorite garter from the collection.  Then, return to this post and tell us which one it is in the comments below!  We’ll choose a winner shortly after 12pm PST on Monday, April 4, 2011.  Be sure to leave your email address in the comment form so we can get in touch if you’re the lucky one! Official Rules.

These little lovelies make great gifts for bridesmaids and showers too… Now thru the end of April, Bleu Garters is offering 15% off to One Lovely Day readers! Use the code 1LovelyDay when you check out. {Click here} to head on over.

The winner of this giveaway was Kristina, comment #90. Congratulations and thanks to everyone!

Tags: bleu garters, bridal garters, giveaway.

When you can’t throw rice or blow bubbles, what do you do? Call in the Kabuki Streamers! Thank you to Victoria Hudgins for coming up with this ingenious project —  just in time for those colorful Spring weddings. Speaking of Spring inspiration, we were thrilled to be part of Daily Candy’s Spring 2011 Wedding Guide, just revealed today! Check out the slideshow on wedding blog inspiration!

Images: Carly Taylor for Victoria Hudgins

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I am online shopping through the magical pages of Etsy - and here are some of my fave things this week!

LilMissi’s personalized wedding goodies: This burlap wine bag table number is genius.

I am completely enthralled by these hanging mason jar lights/chandeliers.

Sparkles Kitchen Macaron Favors!

One more photo for a pretty pop of color:

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There are so many things to love about Shu and Lance’s elopement, photographed by the wonderful Kate Harrison.  I can’t get enough of the bride’s creative vintage style.. the movement of the photos…and the shoes! Shu wore a lace mini with a draped pearl back.  The dress was custom made from a 1940’s pattern- and she sewed the beading to the back of the dress the night before their San Francisco nuptials!

On that note, I also came across a line of gorgeous, vintage-inspired bridal accessories called Othelia Grace. Their pieces are really lovely and such a great option If you don’t have the time or energy to scour vintage shops!

Have a lovely weekend… xo

Tags: pearls, vintage bridal accessories, vintage wedding dress.

I really need to visit Australia! I think I would love the people there. I certainly love the creativity that I see coming from Down Under — and the Polka Dot Bride is no exception. She inspires with her incredible DIY ideas ( which feature step-by-step tutorials and downloads) and gorgeous real weddings. Here’s a little sample:

Birdseed favor DIY

Food Flags

Felt Bouquet Kits

Learn how to make these labels - and the cake stand as well! 

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I wish, wish, wish I had seen this when I tied the knot, but at least I can pass it along to you ♥. This is one of the most brilliant ideas I have seen for a guest book in a long time, and it doesn’t involve an elaborate DIY project!

It’s called Thrilled for You: The Video Guest Book. Guests can simply record their very own personal messages of happiness and love at your event - and you have them forever! All you’ll need is a Mac, the  iPad2 or the iPhone with the front facing camera - along with their app. For the Mac, you choose from 24 themes and they will customize everything just for you - just simply install their software on your computer and set it up like a kiosk at your event. For the iPad and iPhone, you can choose from 12 themes and just pass around at your wedding, or shower, or soiree!

Here’s a sample of a few of their templates:

See a recorded demo on their site - and let me know if you decide to use this. I might try it for an upcoming event!

Bonus!!! The folks over at Thrilled for You have a few special offers for you: Two coupon codes for the first two people to respond for the free iPad2 app (regularly $19.99 each!)

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They are also offering the Mac version of the app for $49 ( regularly $99) until March 31! Just email weare@thrilledforyou.com with the code PROJECTWEDDING.  Amazing, right!?

Tags: guest book.