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

Wedding Candy Buffets - Oh Sugar!

I'm all about sweets today! And of course, I had to find some candy buffet tables. It's actually not as hard to do. Simply pick 3-5 different kinds of candy. You can even base them on your theme, color palette, or even both. Then find simple containers to house them. You can use large apothecary jars, but you can also make use of fruit bowls. Cake pedestals fitted with pretty plates of candies also work great! Oversized glasses such as margarita and martini glasses are nice, too. Check out these lovely finds through Flickr.

via irishgerman Flickr user


via just.jane. Flickr user


via by kmjdepalma Flickr user


Other notable examples:

Candy is Dandy at a Candy Wedding Buffet

It’s a "Love is Sweet" Themed Bridal Shower

How to Set up a Buffet Table for a Wedding

An Urban Oasis Awaits Your Wedding

Call it an oasis tucked in the middle of a city. One that you wouldn't really expect, but it's right there! Right across from the busy scene of Staples Center is Figueroa Hotel where you will find Casablanca! It is a beautiful location for a wedding with a Moroccan theme as you will find the decor is simply breathtaking. It's even wonderful for an overnight stay with your bridesmaids if you're looking for a fun girls' night out. Gorgeous! Just check out the place:









For more pictures, you can go this page.

Bridal magazine in an E-zine

Utterly elegant and so inspiring! I came across the e-zine of Utterly Engaged and have since then been totally hooked. Check them out:

Purple inspirations boards

This year I'm just loving purple! And when I found these lovely inspiration boards from Flickr, who could resist! Imagine matching this color with colors such as brown, moss green, fuchsia, orange, purple, pink, or even red. And of course, it is gorgeous with aqua. It's such as versatile color when you imagine the possibilities! Here are some faves:

via Elizabeth Anne Designs



via Flickr



via Flickr

Pretty white dresses

With the economy on down mode, I couldn't be more happy than to find these pretty white dresses from Nordstrom's!

Aidan Mattox Niteline Chiffon Gown with Illusion Cover-Up - $358.00


Maggy London Tiered Burnout Silk Dress - $88.90



Tadashi Off Shoulder Tiered Chiffon Gown - $428.00

Cute party invitations for the 4th of July

What? It's 4th of July already? Well, I couldn't help but just adore this lovely invitation. A truly stylish way to get your guests informed of a fun bbq party.

via Rock Scissor Paper - they've got some great stuff

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!