Wedding dresses for the plus-size bride

Let's face it! Not everyone is a teeny size 2. So when it comes to finding wedding gowns for the plus-size bride, I tried to find the most flattering styles out there. Remember that when shopping around for any kind of dress especially if you are a voluptous and curvy gal, that it's best to search for styles that will match your body type. Even petite brides have this challenge because most gowns out there are made for the 5'4 and up crowd.

Stay away also from the ball gown, sheath, and mermaid style dresses because these aren't for most people unless you have the body of Nicole Kidman. I even think that if you are going to look at dresses, looking at non-bridal styles in white might also be another option. You can even opt for an ecru or champagne gown. You may be surprised to find that the perfect gown isn't a wedding gown per se! Nevertheless, here are some of my favorite finds from Alfred Angelo that I hope will help you find your dream dress:

Taffeta Hug the Shoulder neckline with a Chapel Train


Satin, Crystal Beading & Sequins with Semi-Cathedral Train


Net over Satin, Embroidered Lace with Hi -Low Hemline - I love this one because it looks sexy enough but you don't feel like a balloon.

So Pretty and So Yummy Wedding Cakes

I'm thinking of pretty wedding cakes right now in flavors like tiramisu, carrot cake, or chocolate cherry! No matter what flavor you choose, make it creative and one that reflects your personality. My personal favorite cake would be one with three tiers having three distinct flavors in white chocolate, lemon, and raspberry. I would opt for a buttercream rather than fondant. The color would be a pretty pink cake with white sugar icing. See the cakes below and notice the first one:

Three-tier cake with cascading iced blossom petals - my personal favorite for a summer wedding via Maisie Fantaisie


White icing and finished with hand crafted pearls and faux lilies - so unique and unusual via Planet Cake


A craft-themed cake in summers hottest hues via Peggy Porschen


When choosing your cake, what do you look for? Don't forget that you can always match the cake with your theme and colors. Choose a flavor that you and your fiance will enjoy. There's nothing worse than ending up with a cake flavor that neither of you like, so take the time to sample as many cakes. To view more examples of cakes, please see Wedding Magazine UK.

Invitations for a Valentine's Day Wedding

Valentine's Day is coming up as we all know. My favorite time of the day because it reminds of those days when kids used to have Valentine's parties at school and we'd all exchange cards. It was so much fun. Now that we are all grown up, who is to say that you can't have your wedding on Valentine's? After all, it is the most romantic time of the year. And this year, it falls on a Sunday! Start your event right with these lovely invitations I found:

From artfire.com - so cute.




From creationsbyleslie.com - where the card has a whimsical touch to it.




From moderngirlinvitations.com - this one is just pure chic and modern with a simple heart design.

Color everywhere for your wedding in 2010

Bring color out! It's about time. When I read the Pantone 2010 spring/summer report'which said that Turquoise was the color of the year, I was also so thrilled to see colors such as lilac, yellow, and amparo blue being featured. Yellow really struck me because it isn't as popular, but should get much attention this season as the focus is on adding sunshine.



So, to showcase the colors, I've collected some faves through polyvore.com!

Lilac

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FITRIA!!!!! by **G A B Y** (BDay 4thJAN) featuring Yves Saint Laurent

Amparo blue

:) by alisa&marti featuring Chanel jewelry

Yellow

Cinderella Dressed In Yella by zebragirl2013♥ featuring Cargo

Turquoise bridesmaid dresses I'd wear to a wedding

Since finding out that turquoise is going to be a popular color for weddings in 2010, I took the liberty of searching for the cutest bridesmaid dresses. Imagine your wedding overlooking a beach or a lake as your colors resonate in calming hues of blue! What I like about aqua is that it is also such a versatile color. You can match it with red, brown, or even pink! Check out these lovely finds:

from Jim Hjelm Occasions - luv this gorgeous taffeta tea-length bridesmaid dress with a sexy halter neckline. Match it with a pretty topaz drop earrings, a sleek moire fabric purse, and espadrilles.



from Debenhams - this aqua taffeta dress says young and blissful. It's cute! Almost like going to prom all over again, but with more style. Pair it with pretty white flats or ballerina shoes and a leather wristlet.



from Peacocks Boutique - a two-piece satin strapless top with a simple A-line skirt. I think this is great for people with height!

Plaid Weddings Are Here to Stay

I could not be more in love with plaid or more popularly known by Scots as tartan. Back in school, I actually had a plaid skirt as my uniform! Perhaps I should have kept the skirt now that it seems to be back in fashion. And for a wedding in tartan, this could be a very colorful and texturally interesting display. Consider a dress trimmed in red plaid all the way to a matching invitation that carries on the theme beautifully! A palette to accompany this is needed:

Pretty Wedding Dress from TartanSpirit.com - This is my favorite so far!


Wedding Invitations from Myexpression.com - Luv it, gorgeous baby!


Flower Girl Dress from Macy's - So cute - it could steal the show. Perfect!


Chocolate Cup Wedding Cake from Sweetart in the UK - This is a cool alternative to a traditional cake! Inspirational!


And let's not forget the Kilt from IrishImports.com


Be pretty in plaid!

Let's go to the Wedding Movies!

It feels like the holidays already! And so is the time to gather together and watch wedding movies. If you are planning such as theme for a bridal shower, here are some of Dahlia's all-time favorite movies--many of which are now on DVD. The list:

Made of Honor


27 Dresses


Bride Wars


Wedding Crashers - some may not like it, but overall, it's a good laugh!


The Wedding Planner


Others you may also like:

The Wedding Date, Sweet, Home Alabama, Maid in Manhattan, My Best Friend's Wedding, Runaway Bride, and My Big Fat, Greek Wedding.

I love ALL of these movies, but my favorite has to be "My Best Friend's Wedding!" It is so romantic and love the wedding setting. So, bring out the popcorn! Or make it a hibachi party with your own mini grill. Whatever you plan to do, make the event fun. My personal favorite is to bring in good old-fashioned comfort food like fried chicken, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, clam chowder, and lasagna.

Luv These Gorgeous Southern Cal Wedding Venues

Some gorgeous wedding locations await you in California where the weather is mild and generally sunny. I love this locations for their wonderful views, romantic scenery, and elegant landscaping. Once you have visited these venues, it may be the hardest part deciding where to get married. They're all so beautiful, but remember once you decide, book EARLY! Many places can fill up fast early in the year, so be sure to plan way ahead.

Check them out:

Pelican Hill in Newport Beach - this place packs in a grand view of the ocean with its lovely ceremony area and classic decor coupled with romantic Romanesque architecture. It's a high price to pay but the villas in the resort are superb. The drive down to Newport Beach is worth every mile! Did I mention the complimentary bridal suite villa for the married couple!? And a butler and a concierge on the day of the wedding! Just love the pool area, too.



Terranea - located in lush Palos Verdes, this resort has all the amenities of a 5-star resort. There are villas with grand views of the Pacific Ocean and you can even have a girl's spa night right at the resort. Golf, anyone? You also a choice of three different venues within the area. How cool is that?



Mt. Woodson - situated in the hills of San Diego, this golf club touts a magnificent castle that has been around since 1921. It feels like an enchanting place even though it is just 30 minutes away from downtown San Diego. It is perfect a romantic castle-inspired wedding under the summer stars!

Black Wedding Cakes - So Cool

I love these black and white wedding cakes. They say something a little bit more sophisticated than other cakes simply because of their unique color contrast. I simply think that it brings out a certain romantic touch to a wedding. While you see many cakes in various colors, a black and white has a different personality all together! These lovely finds on the Web are sure to grab your fancy:


Sweet Memories Canada



Cakeella - these black lace ones are so pretty


Crumbs Cakes UK - you gotta see this unique one!

A Gothic Halloween Wedding

When I think of gothic, I'm thinking of such things as the Cure and high school classmates that looked half-dead at school. But that was then! Enter elegant gothic as a theme for a Halloween wedding! It's not for everyone, but if you are daring enough to be different, this is the best thing for you. The following are some fun ideas you can check out:

A real Gothic wedding featured on weddingskulls.com - check out this unique site!



Black damask wedding invitations from modpapers.com



Gorgeous damask wedding cake via Flickr user Crazy Cake Lady



For more fun ideas to plan a Halloween bridal party, you may also want to check out the following sites:

Tricks and Treats for a Hip Halloween-themed Bridal Shower

Halloween themed wedding on Youtube

Eerie Halloween Wedding Party Invitation

Happy Halloween to ya' all!

Truffle Tower Cakes - Oh Wow!

Chocolate truffles! Who would have known that they can be made into a wedding cake. Yes, they can and their called truffle tower cakes. When I stumbled upon these cakes, I realized that they are certainly a great alternative to traditional cakes that use icing. The idea behind truffle cakes is to have a cake that is all covered with chocolate truffles. Then as an added treat, you can have the truffles come in different flavors to complement the flavor of the cake. From what I gather, it looks like the style of truffle cakes were inspired by the French croquembouche simply becaus of their towering design. So, here are the ones to check out:

Tracey Mann Cakes from the UK - this is my absolute favorite one!



Truffle Sensations from Canada - this is also so pretty.



Melissa's Classic Cakes

Little Cake Balls Make A Mouthful of Yummy Bites

Don't want a real wedding cake? Try cake balls, which are also known as cake bites. Their yummy, cute, and very cool! You can find them in various flavors because they resemble chocolate truffles--just a bit bigger. I stumbled upon these on the web:

from Neiman Marcus - pricey, eh! Yet so yummy!



If you want to make your own cake balls, here are some recipes:

Bite-size cake balls are popular new treat with home cooks, bakeries

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Chocolate Cake Balls

Feeling Cool with Blue Weddings

It starts with blue today! I just love the unique personality blue conveys in a wedding. You're cool and chic and the feeling is calm and relaxed. I just love these pretty finds especially the cake with a lovely blue ribbon. Remember that blue can be paired with not only silver, but also gold. You can glam it up by matching it with aqua or teal. And of course, blue is great with orange! You can even have a wedding with an entirely monochromatic color scheme made from just blue in various shades from navy to pastel.

Start with this inspiration board via finestationery



Check out these cute dresses from Couture Bridals. I love the flower girl dresses, too.



Some gorgeous invitations from Crane and Co. - add a monogram!



Add some pretty stamps from Zazzle, too:



Lastly, the cake to make it special from The Cake Walk

Fuchsia wedding invitations - so chic!

Soon it will be Fall again as we begin to see browns, oranges, and reds appear everywhere. I'm lookin for something different this Autumn, though. And that color is fuchsia! It is perfect when you want to match it with navy blue, brown, or even pink and lilac. It says something totally different from the rest of the colors! Bold, unique, and daring. It's indeed the color for the bride with a vibrant personality.

via Invitation Consultants


via Wedding Tulle


via Modern Girl Invitations - this is my favorite. See how fuchsia also goes with orange!


Incidentally, fuchsia is also Dahlia's new header color! Luv it!

Faberge Inspired Wedding Cakes

Faberge eggs! You either love or hate 'em. Depending on your personality and style, a Faberge inspired theme can be a hugely romantic and glamorous way to celebrate a wedding. What's even more exciting is the possibility of a grand wedding cake! Just look at these gorgeous creations:

via Cake Coquette


via Flickr user sugrdva


via I Dream of Cake in San Francisco