Monday, March 29, 2010

oh, la, la! : dress accessories

Accessories are most definitely a girl’s best friend! We love to accessorize. Take a look at the oh so chic sashes and vintage brooches we found on Etsy. We think a simple accessory can add so much more to a bridal gown or bridesmaid dress.

Fashionistas, turn any simple dress into a one-of-a-kind piece by adding a fabulous sash or brooch!

etsy retailer: lulu splendor


etsy retailer: garter lady


etsy retailer: sweet lily boutique


etsy retailer: lulu splendor


etsy retailer: portobello


etsy retailer: tocatta

etsy retailer: little white dresser


etsy retailer: wee gardens

Happy styling ladies!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

color sprung | bridal shoes

Long gone are the days your bridal shoes must match the color of your wedding dress or wearing silver or muted tone shoes just to be safe. Today’s chic and sophisticated brides are bolder with the various color palettes and expressive with stylish shoes. Stir up your bridal shoe ensemble and express your inner chic and personality on your wedding day!








Be bold. Be you... Color it up ladies!


Happy fabulous shoe shopping!

Friday, March 12, 2010

our favorite things : peacock essentials

A recent visit to the fabulous Pier 1 has us dreaming of stunning peacocks! Take a look at these fun and fabulous peacock essentials...


Happy shopping!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

parents dance | one special song selection

It’s time to dance-the-dance! We’re taking a look at the special parent dances. Not only do we find our couples often have a difficult time with selecting a song for their parent dances, they also think about the awkwardness of dancing with their parent for the entire 3-4 minute song which does seem like an eternity when all eyes are on you in the middle of the dance floor. Why not pick one special song that would suffice for both parent dances?


We suggest the Bride and her Father starting off the parents dance and having the Groom and his Mother join in about 1-2 minutes into the same song, depending on the length of the song. Dancing to the same parents’ song works extremely well and it gives everyone just the right amount of “special time” with their parents dancing in the spotlight.

Looking for an amazing parent’s song? We’ve got the right song picked out for you… We think the following 5 songs are absolutely wonderful parents dance songs that are truly special for both the Bride and Groom to dance to:

If I Could by Regina Belle

I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
(other song versions also available by Carrie Underwood, Gladys Knight)

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

You are the Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder

Blessed by Elton John

Are you sharing a special parents dance song with your Groom and his Mother? Do tell. We’d love to hear what you chose for your parents dance song selection.

Happy dancing!

Friday, March 5, 2010

wedding inspiration : damask brilliance

A stunning damask! There are many possibilities and various color palettes that work amazingly well with a black and white damask. Take a look at the damask inspirations we pulled together...

Happy designing!

Monday, March 1, 2010

our favorite things : converse sneakers

Confess your love with these Chuck Taylor's from Converse. We absolutely love these sneaks! Make a statement at your wedding when you slip into something more comfy... :O)



Use a white or black medium point permanent marker to full in the name of your sweetie!


Have fun!