Dahlia Wedding Bouquets

They're such beautiful flowers and come in a variety of colors ranging from brilliant orange to even purple! Take a look at this gorgeous one from The Knot!

Funny Wedding Vows

This is totally funny, but well worth the read for anyone trying to figure out their wedding vows. Read: 10 wedding vows I'm making to YOU!

Polyvore Wedding Boards

Just look at these amazing boards on polyvore!

View 'Weddings' on Polyvore

7 ways on how to have a summer wedding cheaply

Yes, these are drastic but guaranteed not to leave you broke:

1) Hold the ceremony and reception in a park - this can be your community recreation center or even a public park

2) Get your friends and family to chip in with the food - have a potluck party!

3) Have an ice cream and dessert table or a pie party instead of one big cake or if you still want to have one cake, make your own and decorate it with edible flowers

4) Instead of a white gown that can cost a bundle, have a simple white dress that you can wear as a party dress. If the wedding is on a beach, wear a flowing sun dress in white. The look can be just stunning and stylish!

5) Don't tux it! Just wear a chic navy blue suit and a sharp tie! Grooms - get a good haircut! This can make a big difference.

6) Instead of sending actual paper invites, send them out via online invitations or if you are truly daring, just text it.

7) Get married on a weekday. A Thursday or Friday can save you major $$$$.

Cool Cocktail Sodas from Stirrings

Am crazy about these cool cocktail sodas from Stirrings! They're great as drinks for a cocktail party or bridal shower. Serve them up in chic martini glasses. Include some appetizers such as chicken satay, crab cakes, and fried wontons stuffed with shrimp. Oh yummy!

Wedding gowns for 2010 Spring

I couldn't resist the new gowns for Spring 2010. Romantic is the one word that seems to resonate throughout these designs. I've gathered my favorite ones here and you will find that some of them aren't completely white gowns. Some have an ecru-like finish which is so beautiful! Here they are via brides.com (view all gowns),

Maggie Sottero - the gown is gorgeous!


Sophia Tolli


Rina di Montella Bridal - this is my favorite. The embroidery work makes we want to get married all over again! And the pretty sash goes beautifully with it.


You may also want to read the dress trend report on their website. It looks like dresses have gotten much shorter hemlines. I think it's a refreshing change:

3D Grooms Cakes

I couldn't help but just laugh when I decided to post about 3D cakes. They're a whimsical way to really bring out the grooms cake! Who would have thought that planning this cake could be so much fun. Even more fun than probably picking out the wedding cake itself. Imagine. You can not only be adventurous with the design of the cake, but also with the flavors of the cake, too. Think all out chocolate, peanut butter, or even flavors infused with liqueur! Oh yum! Some of my favorites:

Sedona Sweet Arts Bakery - this is just too funny!



Michelle Cakes from the UK - this girl is good



Sweet Rewards - this guitar cake is amazing

Oh, I love these lilac wedding bouquets

As I continue my lilac wedding quest, I stumbled upon these gorgeous wedding bouquets made by the Flower Magician from the UK. By mixing flowers such as pink with violets, ivory with lilac, and even green with lilacs, the results are some stunning creations:

Example 1 - uses Vivid Purple Vanda Orchids, Delphinium, and Calla Lilies, including several others



Example 2 - luv these Vintage Roses



Example 3 - uses Blue Curiosa Roses, Lavender Tulips, Lilac Sweet Peas to name a few

Lilac Cupcakes - Your Wedding Cake Alternative

Let's face it. Nowadays, a wedding cake can be downright expensive, so today I'm looking at cupcakes as not only the cheap alternative, but the chic option to a cake. With a pairing of yellow, green, or even white, lavender brings out a fresh palette of lilac in the most elegant way. Check these lovely finds out:

from Daisy Hill Cake Company - these are made with your choice of French Vanilla with Champagne, Strawberry and Buttercream or Very Lemony Lemon Cake with Fresh Lemon Curd and Lemon Cream. Sounds yummy no matter what flavor you choose!



from Wish-Cake.com - these super delicious cupcakes have a peanut butter flavor!



from All Cakes, All Occasions - so pretty when placed on a stand!

Lilac - Pretty Engagement Rings

Continued and back with lilac wedding engagement rings. Amethyst is one of those gems that just teems with mystic yet it is so classy! If you are having a lilac color palette, then this would be the ring that inspires you! Just check out these lovely rings which pretty much vary in price from reasonable to expensive.

from overstock.com
10k White Gold Oval Amethyst Diamond Ring - this ring is so pretty. Love the design!




from bacario.com
14k White Gold Cushion Amethyst & Diamond Ring - this one is a heck of a rock!



from ice.com
5 3/8 Carat Amethyst and Green Amethyst 14K White Gold Ring - stunning on a white gold setting.

Love these lilac wedding invites

It's lovely lilac again. The color of romance yet mysterious at the same time. I love this color! These beautiful invitations are sure to be a hit with guests. Whether it's a filigree edge or a purple one with little flowers all over, I'm sure you will find the perfect invite! Some faves:

From paperstyle.com - this is such an elegant design with hydrangeas




From Invitation Consultants - so modern and love the purple




From Modern Girl Invitations - this purple design says chic and simple

Lilac Inspiration Boards

Lilac in all of its beautiful hues comes inspiration boards from all over the web. These three boards go from chic and simple to ultra dramatic in purple.

via The Brides of Oklahoma - gorgeous!



via Wedding Fresh - elegant!




via Polyvore - so dramatic!

Purple Kisses by cactusflowergirl featuring Prada clutches

The Prettiest Lilac Bridesmaid Dresses from Watters

Romantic and a little bit mysterious is what I think about lavender. So, what do you wear if you're a bridesmaid in a wedding with a lilac color palette. I'm thinking a-line, strapless, and duchess satin! These lovely dresses from Watters are quite elegant indeed. You can even match them up with some very nice shoes in silver. My faves here are:

Strapless A-line gown in duchess satin


Duchess satin with an empire waist


A two-piece dress with a pretty ribbon

Lilac Weddings Here We Come

After going through my pink wedding blog posts, I realized that lilac would be the next logical color to highlight. It's such a underused color nowadays in weddings considering that you can match it up in many ways such as lilac and ivory, lilac and chocolate brown, or even lilac and green. Pink and lilac is also quite beautiful as is blue and lavender. So, try lilac with these pretty ideas I found on the web. Check these sites out:

Wedding cake in ivory with lilac roses Sugarlicious in UK - it's white chocolate tinged in ivory. Gorgeous cake!



Stamps from zazzle.com - they're the first thing that people see



Lovely bouquet from marthastewart.com - you'll see sweet peas in creamy whites, including lamb's ear, oregano blossoms, and lisianthus. Love the ribbons, here!

Pink Wedding Ideas

To wrap up my pink wedding quest, I wanted to highlight some more great product finds on the web. This time it's about matching up black and pink! You can imagine a scene of pretty pink peonies, gerberas, or even romantic roses. Then set them up against a sophisticated black ribbon. You can also put in some black lace or if black is too heavy, you can also try navy blue or chocolate brown instead. So, here are the favorites:

From Imagine Stationery in the UK
A pretty invitation with black and pink embellishments and a pocket within the invitation



From Gateaux Wedding Cakes
This lovely cake has a pink border around each layer. So cute!



From Bellenza
These lovely pomander-inspired favor bags are perfect for candy.

Pink Shoes For the Bride, Please

I think these are just the most beautiful shoes, but I can't say much for the price. Yet, if you love a shoe, how can you put a price on it. IT's your wedding shoes after all! And who would design these perfect shoes, nobody other than Christian Louboutin. These lovely pieces are all mine (to blog about):

via Mycatwalk.com.au - luv luv luv their selections!

POMPADOUCE SATIN PEEP TOE


COQUINE PINK SATIN SLINGBACK



NEW DECOLTISSIMO POINTED PUMPS via Net-a-porter.com

Luv These Pink Bridesmaid Dresses

Gorgeous pink bridesmaid dresses for the summer! Who could resist not wanting to be a bridesmaid with these lovely dresses from Ann Taylor? It's in a hue of pink that might just surprise you - an elegant jeweled pink tone. Think pink rhinestones or pink sapphire. Check out their pretty designs:

Silk Dress with Flower Sash - This is my favorite one


Karen Strapless Dress with Charmeuse Waist


Silk Crinkle Strapless Dress

Bracelets in Pink

Continuing my pink quest in wedding, I have stumbled upon the most gorgeous pink bracelets. Just picture this, sapphire, opal, pearls, diamonds, and rhinestones all in pretty shades of pink. Some of my favorites are:

From Neiman Marcus - don't look at the price, but this cuff bracelet is absolutely elegant.


From Ice.com - this simple bracelet in lovely oval stones and sterling silver is a real bargain. Aren't the pink sapphires so pretty!


From Novica - it's got all the sophistication of pink princess weding. I just love the way the pearls are constructed together - all on stainless steel.

It's Pink Wedding Boards from Polyvore

I just love using Polyvore! With these pretty pink sets, wouldn't you want your pink wedding this summer?


pink bride - by Ivana MB on Polyvore.com


Will you marry me in pink? - by Musadinessuno on Polyvore.com


Blushing Bride - by rhedesign (Bored) on Polyvore.com


romance - by Maja Konestabo on Polyvore.com

It's Time for Cutesy Pink Wedding Invitations

Am so into pink right now and the next item I'll be covering are wedding invitations. Just think of how you can have pink matched up with colors such as brown, black, orange, or even against white. The ones I found today appealed to me because of their simple design such as:

1) Antique Floral with Toile Pattern - so elegant
via The Green Kangaroo, Inc.



2) Paisley Pink Wedding Invitations - so preppy
via Mod Papers




3) Parisian-inspired Invitations in Hot Pink - so chic
via Invitations By Dawn