Can you imagine the excitement, the emotion, that both the bride & the groom are feeling in these pictures? My heart flutters a little bit thinking about how excited they both must've been during those moments.
Paint Can Decor
Imagine a New York City-themed wedding decorated with these gorgeous cans!
Simply stunning.
Custom Illustrated Invites
Confession: I *swoon* for unique wedding invites. This trend is one I'm sure is here to stay!
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And the love in their faces here is priceless!
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The rings sit safely inside of the book. How genius, right?
The best part? It can totally be a D-I-Y project!
You'll need:
Journal book
Mega Oval Craft Punch
Glue
Paintbrush
Binder Clips
Ribbon
Here's how:
Shells:
I may be completely over-the-top, but I love the combination of BOTH (as displayed in the last picture)! How chic!
A lot of Brides may be scared off from doing this as a DIY project, but it is possible!
For the fabric, you can always go to places like JoAnn's or other fabric stores and purchase a similar fabric and hang it yourself. Another (read: cheaper) route? Ikea. Yes...Ikea. Ikea sells a pair of sheer curtains, that can be tied or sewn together and then draped from the arch, at an unbelievable price of $4.99 (for a pack of 2)! What a steal!
Here are the Ikea "LILL" curtains in action!
They have a faux capiz hanging shells and the authentic capiz hanging shells. They are currently sold out of the authentic capiz hanging shells.
Now beach brides have an affordable way to achieve their dream Beach Arch that will leave all of their guests saying: "Wow"!
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ADS
{ Picture courtesty of Anahi Navarro Photography}
Who could plan for a sunset this perfect? Seriously? I would hang this picture up in my home if it wasn't so creepy to do so! :) But this, my lovely readers, is just gorgeous.
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maui + marie + mike // a trailer from stillmotion on Vimeo.
the triple threat sde // parts one and two from stillmotion on Vimeo.
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If you're a new follower, let me clue you in to something: I'm a bit of a perfectionist. You see, if frames or paintings are crooked, it irks me. If something isn't written properly, I'll spend hours trying to find the right way to write it. Yes, this is a daily battle; but I look at it as a good thing. :)
It's the age-old question, heard from brides who are contemplating hiring a wedding planner:Anyone who has ever been involved in the preparation of a wedding knows the immense amount of time, money, and stress involved in the process. There are so many details to attend to that go far beyond the gown, the ring, or the color scheme. In every bride's mind exists a vision of what her perfect day will look like. Ask any woman and she'll most likely tell you how she's been planning her special day for as long as she can remember.Unfortunately, once the planning begins, many brides find out that a few barriers stand between the dream and the reality. The cost of creating a dream wedding for one thing, as well as finding the time to make all of the endless arrangements.
The average bride will spend a year of headaches trying to find a way to bring her fantasy to fruition, compromising on many points, only to find herself a frazzled sobbing mess on her big day because the wrong shirt came for the tuxes or someone dropped the cake on the way in. Then when the last guest leaves and the honeymoon is just a memory she regrets that she didn't really enjoy the most precious and wonderful moment in her life because instead her vision ended up consumed by chaos.
The good news? This ugly scenario can be avoided by calling in the big guns. The best advice any bride can receive is to hire an expert. At very least find a talented friend with some experience in the planning of a wedding to help out, but for the best results a professional is indispensable.Wedding planners, also known as bridal consultants, wedding coordinators, or wedding directors, are people who specialize in crafting perfectly orchestrated events for brides to be. A good wedding planner knows how to bring a bride's fantasy to life and make it seem effortless.
So why should every bride hire a wedding planner? Wedding planners bring both creativity and experience to the table when it comes to deciding the format and theme of the wedding. A good planner listens carefully to a bride in order to get a grasp on exactly what her desires are. She is very detail oriented and makes sure that the individual style and vision of the bride to be is executed to the nth degree. A good planner has an intimate knowledge of wedding etiquette and customs and can instruct the bride in areas she may be weak in.Some brides may be concerned that they cannot afford the services of a wedding planner. Certainly fees vary from one planner to another, but it is generally acceptable, and even recommended, to spend about 15% of the wedding budget on the services of a wedding planner. So, if a couple spends 15% of their budget on a planners' services, they can expect that a good planner will save them that much on the remaining wedding expenses. A good wedding planner will help the couple establish a realistic budget and stick to it. She will use her negotiation skills and her relationships with vendors to get better prices on services and items than the couple could on their own. She knows all the tips and tricks on getting a bigger wedding with a smaller price tag.
A planner will help the bride with all the frustrating and time consuming details such as shopping vendors, reviewing contracts, keeping track of deadlines, tracking invitations and R.S.V.Ps, making and recording deposits and payments, and confirming details.
Probably the biggest benefit of hiring a wedding planner, though, is that someone other than the bride takes responsibility for coordinating all the details and directing the wedding. Instead of tracking down bakers and florists, or chasing down missing groomsmen, or fixing botched floral arrangements the bride can instead enjoy her blissfully perfect day. Instead of trying desperately to fix her puffy eyes and tear streaked face after finding out that some crucial detail has been overlooked, or a vendor didn't get the right delivery information, she can relax, be pampered, and walk down the aisle in flawless, breathtaking beauty. Experienced wedding planners also know that every detail requires a backup plan and has the ingenuity and resources to effectively and creatively handle many possible crises that will inevitably arise. In the wedding business there is no question something will go wrong, the question is when and what, and who's going to fix it. When the services of a capable wedding planner are secured, the who is no longer in question, and the answer, thankfully, is not the bride.
A few A Dream Soiree additions (you didn't think I'd leave without adding my 2 cents, right?):A few years ago, it was considered a luxury to have a wedding
planner; nowadays, though, that's not the story. More couples are recognizing the importance of hiring assistance to ensure that they enjoy their day and are not stressed about the little details.Some couples have a long engagement and therefore, have time to plan for those little details and only need help on the day-of their big day. Other couples need help from the day he proposes until the day they say "I DO". There's assistance at every level and, believe it or not, price ranges to fit just about every bride!Also, keeping in mind that, the average wedding takes about two-hundred and fifty hours to plan, it's understandable that a bride may be overwhelmed with all the decisions before her. That being said, hiring the right planner/coordinator is the key. Your personalities must mesh and they must grasp your idea and vision for your big day.
So when you sit down and think about whether or not you should hire a wedding planner, remember to refer back to this article!Sweet Dreams,ADS
While this has topped some of the 2010 favorite color combination lists, I'm still a huge fan of unexpected color combinations! Remember, while you may see "trendy" items on wedding forums and blogs, 99% of your guests will not be "up" on the wedding industry trends! :)
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