Wicked Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Collection

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Talk about the perfect bridal gowns for a Halloween Wedding!  The stunning Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 Bridal Collection was revealed at New York’s Bridal Fashion Week…and it is to die for. The collection is completely non-traditional, with color palettes of jet black, nude and caramel. No white in sight here! The collection was inspired by black and [...]

Dessert Treats For Geeks: Star Wars Cookies

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I recently attended a friend’s wedding where dessert wasn’t just an afterthought or an obligatory homage paid to the traditional wedding cake…it was a course in itself! The cake was delicious, but it had an entourage: a full dessert bar, a donut station with mini-donuts fried on the spot, and…yes…Star Wars cookies. The cookies, created [...]

Your Own Wedding Magazine As A Keepsake

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Here’s an interesting idea I came across that you may want to check out. Wedzines is a company that will create a professionally designed wedding magazine just for you and your special day. Part showcase, part wedding program, part photo album, it’s your very own “publication” to celebrate your wedding. A lot of the content [...]

Alternative Wedding Guestbook Ideas

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Are you planning on having an alternative means of recording your guests’ well wishes, instead of using a traditional guestbook for your wedding? Here are some unconventional wedding guestbook ideas that your guests will love to put their mark on. Traditional guest books only allow your guests to enter their name and a quick line for their [...]

Treats For Geeks: Bridal Facebook Cookies

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I hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. We’re starting the week out a little late, but here’s a sweet wedding-related treat sure to tickle your social networking fancy. I came across it at the Dog ‘N Bird Artful Wedding blog, and thought it was a fun one to share. Confectioner I Am Baker [...]

Video Game Wedding Invitation

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Well, here’s some mid-week lighthearted geekiness for all you engaged couples out there. You know how I’m always saying that personalizing all the details will really make your wedding stand out? How there’s no better way to make your day an extension of your own unique personalities? Well, I can’t think of a better example [...]

{DIY Project} Silhouette Art Place Card Frames

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While browsing the fabulous Shyla Photography Blog, I came across this DIY project that Shyla worked on as the maid of honor for her best friend’s wedding. She handcrafted these super cute silhouette art place card frames for the guests. Each reception table was represented by a silhouette, so guests had to find their frame name and image [...]

Heart-Shaped Umbrellas

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During the past two days, it has been raining beautifully here in the SF Bay Area. That got me thinking of cute umbrellas! While doing some research, I found these charming heart-shaped umbrellas that would look amazing as a prop for any engagment session or wedding. These heart umbrellas are made in the Netherlands and come in [...]

Personalized Handmade Wire Hangers

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I saw these adorable personalized wire hangers a while back used by brides to hang their wedding gown and thought they were such a unique touch. They truly add a romantic vibe for that must-have photo shot of the wedding dress. These crafty hangers can be personalized with your name(s), new last name, a meaningful word or phrase such as “love”, “happiness” or [...]

A Wedding Proposal In Lights

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I’ve seen wedding proposals worked into video games, iPhone apps, and video screens embedded in ring boxes. But I recently came across this incredibly impressive example of effort, technical planning, and teamwork that really stands out. Derick shot the long exposure over three nights in Raleigh, North Carolina to put together a totally unique proposal [...]