Belle of the Ball: March 2011

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Take It or Toss It

A garter is often worn by newlywed brides, and it is the grooms privilege to remove the garter and toss it to the male guests at the reception.

Tossing the wedding garter is an old time tradition, it is meant to bring good luck to the man who catches it...he is said to be the next one to marry.

There are so many cute ideas that I found when it comes to deciding and decorating your own personalized garter. Here are some of my faves from etsy.com!!!

Vintage Lace

It could be your something blue

It could be an heirloom that has been passed down from generation to generation

Girly Chic

Glamorous and Dainty

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Whimsical Invites

Check out these whimsical save-the-dates and invitations from Swiss Cottage Designs. These designs are a great way to showcase you and your groom's personalities!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Pretty Pastels

Spring is finally here, which means that the fresh look of pastels are finally here!!

Pastels are great for Spring weddings because they are soft, sweet, innocent, and pretty!

We found some great ideas for a pastel wedding on MarthaStewartwedding.com!!

Absolutely LOVE this decor....so Glitzy and Fancy

Sweet & Simple

So Glamorous

A cute idea for a place card--Butterfly kisses--such a Spring thing!!

A Pastel Puff

Thursday, March 24, 2011

I Saw the Sign!!!!

Look at these adorable Handmade Wedding Signs that we found on Etsy.com!!!

A Shabby and Sweet Love Sign!!!

Handmade Wooden Signs to show your guests which way to go!

Perfect to use as a photo prop for your wedding photos

Use this sign for the flower girl or ring bearer to hold right before the Bride struts down the aisle just... too cute!

Cake Toppers!!!


A Wonderful Sign to Display at your Wedding

OMG so sweet!! I LOVE this one!!!

All of these signs would go great with a rustic, woodland, lake, or ranch wedding!! Very Chic and Super Shabby!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Icing on the....Cupcake?

That's Right ladies and gents!! Skip the cake cutting...Cupcakes are the new Wedding Cake!!

These precious little palm sized treats will make any wedding original and fun!!

Feast your lovely eyes on these yummy and delicious cupcakes from Crave Cupcakes and Sprinkles!!!
These two fabulous cupcake shops have over 30 flavors and you can mix and match to whatever your heart desires!!

Crave Cupcakes

Crave Cupcakes--It looks just like a wedding cake but with cupcakes! YUM!

Spinkles Cupcakes- So Cute!!!

If you want to keep it traditional and have a wedding cake at your wedding, then you should consider having cupcakes at one of your bridal showers!!!

If you would rather give cupcakes away as party favors, Sprinkles offers individually boxed cupcakes for everyone that you love that comes to your wedding!!! Super cute idea!!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Santa Barbara Wedding

We had to share this beautiful Santa Barbara wedding we found on Style Me Pretty. Everything from the location, to the invitations, to the menu display is creative and inviting. These are great ideas for outdoor spring/summer weddings!

Photography by Mark Brooke Photographers.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Sacred and Seductive

Picking out a veil to wear on your wedding day can be a bit tricky. The veil in most cultures symbolizes religious and social importance/status; you also have to consider the time of year, the location, the length of the aisle, and possible weather issues. It is also important to think about your hairstyle, your face shape, and the style of your dress.

Here are a few examples on how to pick out your veil from wedding-veil.com