Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Ideas

Wanting to incorporate your loved ones into your special day. Here are 4 unique ways to represent them during your wedding. Pictures from TheKnot.com.
  • Bouquet wraps. Brides, use a piece of your mom's bridal gown as a bouquet wrap; seen below.
  • Did your grandmother have a beautiful old broach that meant a lot to her, use it on your dress as an accent, as seen in the picture.
  • Use an old book, maybe your grandfather's old prayer book, as a ring holder for the ring bearer to carry.
  • Dedicate a table to your dads, as below, or have pictures of your parents at their wedding on the escort card table.





Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Bridesmaid Dresses They'll Love

Ok, so when you think of bridesmaid dresses what comes to mind? Probably puffy taffeta or some other unflattering ensemble. Time for a new way of thinking. Bridemaid dresses today can be beautiful and flattering. Check these out. The first set is from Vera Wang and the last picture is from Quail Bridal.



Cake

I''m crazy about these cakes from The Bakery Bar. These are so cute and unique.
Behold...

Monday, December 21, 2009

Vera Wang 2010

As Rachel Zoe would say, "I Die." I love these Vera Wang 2010 Bridal Gowns! Judge for yourself. You can see the trends we talked about in a previous post, the bows, textures, one shoulder gowns etc...
- Mason




1) picture from Wedding Obsession, 2) picture from Wedding Chicks

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Beautiful

Have I mentioned, I love peonies. They are just so feminine and whimsical. Spring flowers, these are beautiful for any wedding. - Mason



Rachel's Photography from The Knot 

Wedding Style: Vintage


One of the hottest wedding trends right now is vintage inspired. Here are some great ideas from real weddings that have that vintage flair. Remember "vintage" can include anything from 20's, 30s, 40, 50s, and so on....


1) Ling Photography, 2) Heather Saunders Photography, 3) Rebekah Westover Photography, 4 The Knot, 5) Stella Alesi Photography, 6) Claire Barrett Photography, 7) Jennifer Colina Photography, 8) Javon Longieliere Photography

Friday, December 18, 2009

It's Almost Chrismas!


Only six more days until Christmas! We will be taking this coming up week off, but I will try to keep up with the blog as much as I can, so check back often!

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to ALL!

-Mason

Wedding Stamps

A new find! I think these are so cool. You can get customized wedding postage for your invitations and thank you cards. You have to check this out, there is a ton to choose from. Get them at Zazzle. These will look great with our invites!


Photo from Mel Barlow Photography

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Hot Color Combo: Yellow and Gray

I'm gaga over these colors. Yellow and gray is really hot now and it looks beautiful. I love how they incorporated this combo into this wedding. The pictures below are all from Kelly and Chris' wedding in Palm Springs, all photos by Erin Hearts Court. My personal fav: the bouquets of succulents, they are so unique! We love working with unique ideas for our brides.

Photos by Erin Hearts Court.
Featured in The Knot

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Homespun Wedding Ideas

Not opting for a "formal affair?" Below are some great  photos of fun  "homespun" ideas.


Don't want a formal cake? One of the weddings above featured pies, one root beer floats. The bottom picture are cute favors made from pine trees. There is so much you can do to make your wedding uniquely yours. If your personality isn't as formal or "black tie" think of other ways to incorporate yourself into the wedding, after all it is all about YOU! Talk to your planner about interesting ways to display your personality. Your planner will have experience and will work with you to make your wedding unique not cookie cutter.
-Mason

Photos:  purple flowers by Erin De Jauregu; Sign by Ryan Phillips Photography; Pies by Dev Khalsa Photography; all other photos by Cameron Ingalls

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Bridal Lingo: Veils



There are so many veil styles out there, so before you go shopping print out check this list below for the difference in styles.

Veil Glossary from TheKnot.com
Blusher: A short, single layer of veiling, the blusher is worn over the face before the ceremony, then either flipped over the head or removed thereafter.
Chapel: A formal veil that extends to the floor, the chapel falls two-and-a-half yards from the headpiece. It's often worn in combination with a sweep train and blusher for extra oomph.
Cathedral: The mother of all veils, the cathedral s also the most formal. Sometimes referred to as the "royal veil," this style falls three-and-a-half yards from the headpiece.
Double Tier: A veil of two layers (either two veils or a veil and a blusher), usually of different lengths.
Elbow: As the name implies, this type of veiling extends 25 inches in length to the bride's elbows. Finger Tip: A very popular length, particularly with ball gowns, this style extends to -- you guessed it -- the fingertips.
Flyaway: A multi-layered veil that just brushes the shoulders. Considered less formal than other styles. 
Fountain: This veil is gathered at the crown of the head to create a cascading effect around the face. Usually of shoulder- or elbow-length.
Mantilla: A long, Spanish-style circular piece of lace that frames the face. Made either of lace or lace-edged tulle, the mantilla is usually secured with a comb. 
Pouf: A gathered piece of tulle or netting that fastens to a comb or headpiece to create height for the veil. Waltz (also known as Ballet): A veil length that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle.

and my personal favorite: Cage: Netted face covering (vintage style)

Monday, December 14, 2009

Celebrity Weddings in 2009

Here are some of the celebrity couples who tied the knot in 09'.

Fergie, Ivanka Trump, Jamie Pressly, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), and Khloe Kardashian.
Photos from People.com

Black, White and Yellow Wedding

I love the combination of yellow, black and white, it's fun and flirty. This is the wedding of Amelie and Jonathan in Dallas. Scott and Tem Juarez took the photos and this was featured in The Knot. Take a look below at the great photos.

photography by Scott and Tem Juarez
Cake by Conceptions Bakery

The Table: Reception Ideas

I'm going to show the 3 table shapes for your reception, and when to use which. Your space usually defines what shapes your tables should be. There are options out there!



Banquet: Perfect for a large space with high ceilings and a lot of floor space. Rows of long shaped tables will fill the space.
Round: These tables work with just about any space, are great for conversation, and look great. A great tip is to mix the sizes from 60" to 72" inch round tops.
Square: Works well for undefined spaces and outdoors. They don't need to be lined up, you can set them at different angles.
Banquet: John Michael Cooper; Round: Andres Bibeault:  Square: East Hills Photography