Archive for March, 2011

* Etsy Wedding Divas Love

Posted on March 31st, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Announcements.


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!

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* Chic Hipster SF Real Wedding

Posted on March 30th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Real Weddings.


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.

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* In Awe: Amelie’s House

Posted on March 29th, 2011 by Jeannie. Filed under Favors, Things we heart, Wedding Cakes.


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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* Sexy Sixties Inspiration Board

Posted on March 29th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Wedding Favors, Wedding Inspiration.


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

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* Giveaway from Bleu Garters!

Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under Announcements.


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!

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* DIY Monday: Kabuki Streamers

Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Jeannie. Filed under Do It Yourself, Wedding Inspiration.


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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* Friday Finds

Posted on March 25th, 2011 by Jeannie. Filed under Do It Yourself, Favors.


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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