Our blog of love recently highlighted this gorgeous Martha's Vineyard wedding. If you've never been to Martha's Vineyard, I'm sure you've heard of it's beautiful reputation. This lighthouse, cliff side location brings out some of the best scenery of the island. The bright sunshine, sparkling water and one seriously cool car make for a perfect day. Enjoy!
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This Alice in Wonderland themed wedding is made complete with a hookah bar, dreamy decor and "Eat Me" and "Drink Me" treats. Despite absolutely drooling over all the beauty of the venue, themed touches and colors, I think their dog in the tutu might have come close to stealing the show. Seriously cute.
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It's official. I'm addicted to Elizabeth Anne Designs. I can't get enough of her cool and creative wedding inspiration ideas. My favorite this week is this Californian bohemian lovely. The booze-n-berries table is rustic, festive and looks so tasty. The wishing tree for the bride and groom, wood based colorful centerpieces and all of the bursting with vibrant color flowers make for one special scene. May you be inspired!
Images from Flutter Glass Photography
One thing to know about me is I love cheese. Any kind will do, blue, gooey soft brie, sharp cheddar, creamy swiss-you name it and I'll be all over it. I know a lot of people who share my affection for this delight which is why I was excited about this great DIY favor idea from Twig & Thistle found via Sweepmeup on Tumblr. So insanely easy to make using any color or pattern of fabric you like, these would be perfect for a bridal shower or even your reception.
images by Twig & Thistle
From talented photographer Jonathan Ong, I bring you this beautiful surprise wedding day! Mark and Amy got married last month and no one knew but their parents. The guests arrived to what they thought was an engagement party. This isn't just any bride either, it's Amy from the fantastic blog Eat Drink Chic. I know, I know, I mentioned her blog yesterday as well. I can't help myself, it's great! The hanging flowers, bright colors, homemade lemonade, and postcard guestbook-all brilliant!
images by Jonathan Ong Photography
With summer just around the corner I was inspired by this sunny day wedding from Jen Huang Photography. Grapes from the vine, a lovely vineyard backdrop, ice cold beverages from the tub, and the very stylish umbrellas decorating the tables to shade from the sunny day. I can almost feel the heat! I hope you can find some true summer wedding inspiration for your big day. Enjoy!
Held at Historic Rugby, TN, this real wedding inspiration was sprinkled with great DIY elements. Photographer Shannon Kelley shared the wedding day story with me.
"The wedding was held in a 100 year old church with the reception outside at a local bed and breakfast. The day started with a DIY bridal suite sign made out of a simple plaque with ribbon. As the groom had just graduated from pharmacy school, they incorporated some pharmacy and apothecary details: bird seed to throw were held in pill bottles with a personalized label and little apothecary jars that made a great ring photo.
The reception was outside and very interactive. The kids had buckets of crayons and crafts to play with on their tables. There was even rock candy in buckets paying homage to the bride's love of Dave Matthews with "sweet like candy to my soul" written on them. Also, instead of a guestbook, each seat had a fun sheet to fill out. This wedding proved that you can have a beautiful and fun wedding without breaking the bank in the details."
Thanks Shannon for sharing this beautiful wedding with all of us!
At your wedding reception wouldn't it be nice to have a funky little detail so unique that your guests will rave about how crafty and just plain great you are? The Wedding Style Guide has just the thing! These cloth napkins printed with classy yet fun designs are perfect for any themed ceremony. The templates can be downloaded from their site. Choose your favorite, or use them all. Simply download the pdf and email it to the screenprinter of your choice. And, voila! A talked about, useful, and fancy keepsake for you and your wedding party.
Okay, so I love bright colorful creative stuff and when I see unique favors such as these paper cakes from Crafty Kauzi's Paper Bakery I just have to share the goodness with you. They can be filled with anything from truffles, cookies, candy, or any items you wish to thank your guests with. These will make beautiful and talked about centerpieces at your reception.
Another of my favorites has to be these edible favors from Beau-Coup. Adorable! They are tasty brownie bites dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate-and who doesn't LOVE chocolate?!
Another irresistibly edible favor are these personalized take out pails from My Wedding Favors. Place custom messages inside the cookies and customize the take out pail with a personalized label. How fun!
Now that you've oh-so-generously thought about everyone else with these cool gifts, I think it's time to favor yourself. So...about that dream dress...the perfect jewelry...and gorgeous heels...that beach resort honeymoon...see? giving can be fun!
If you're a little in the dark about how to plan for your wedding celebrations, don't feel cornered: everyone feels in the dark about this at least once during their wedding planning. Luckily, I've got some tips for you below for cocktail parties that should help you square away some tough numbers with a bit more ease. Â
HOW TO KNOW HOW MANY DRINKS YOU'LL NEED
Most cocktail parties that last about three hours allow for about three or four drinks per person. Â
HOW MANY SERVINGS YOU'LL GET OUT OF A BOTTLE OF WINE, CHAMPAGNE, OR LIQUOR.
First, know how many guests you have attending. Then consider what your guest will favor drinking. Â
Then start your counting:
-A bottle of wine yields 5 servings
-A bottle of champagne yields 6 flute glasses
-A case of champagne yields 72 servings
-A 26 oz. bottle of liquor yields 17 servings
-A 40 oz. bottle of liquor yields 25 servings.
You should also account for three bottles of mixers for every bottle of liquor.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SET UP FOR THE BAR
-11 pounds of ice cubes for every 10 adults
-Common mixers:Â soda water, cola, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, tonic water, tomato juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice
-Other things you'll need:Â Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, celery sticks, maraschino cherries.
-Garnishes:Â olives, cocktail onions, sliced oranges and lemons
-Tools:Â ice cube storage, corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener, ice tongs, shot glasses, sharp knife, long-handled spoon, cocktail napkins, toothpicks
