Wedding Wednesdays: Claire La Faye Vintage Wedding

Morning lovelies! Happy Hump Day! Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I spent the day cuddling up to my doggies and watched bad soap operas while the rain poured outside.  Seriously - do those people EVER age?  I haven't watched it in years but they ALL still look the same.  All in all, it was a pleasantly relaxing day.

I also spent the day browsing my favorite wedding blogs and came across one that took my breath away.  This one is from Style Me Pretty and the bride's dress is nothing short of AMAZING. The designer, Claire La Faye, is new to the wedding world but is already paving the way for success. The label has a "heavy nostalgia for romance...old Hollywood glamour with a modern day silhouette...luxury with an edge." WOW.  When you see this bride's dress, you will see every bit of this. LOVING the rustic vintage theme, the doilies and lace, the birdcage headpiece from La Boheme, the wonderful lampshade decor, and one of my favorite pieces, her rosary  necklace from Waxing Poetic

 

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Wedding Wednesdays: Wishing Lanterns

Morning dolls! Happy Hump Day! A few days ago, my hubby and I were watching The Bachelorette and during one of the dates, they lit these amazing lanterns and set them off to float away in the sky. It was absolutely beautiful!  Yes, we watch the show and I am not proud of it. It's so bad we have to watch to see what happens.  I feel horrible for that poor girl.  Don't judge me...does anyone else watch the show too??

I first saw these amazing pieces in The Hangover II and thought it was one of the neatest ideas EVER!  Especially when done in the evening time, the lanterns light up the sky and it's a breathtaking spectacle to see.  So, when I saw them AGAIN on the show, I HAD to blog about it. This is such a popular trend in the wedding world right now. 

Wedding wish lanterns are traditionally used in Asia at celebrations throughout the year. Releasing them at the reception symbolizes hopes and wishes of good luck for the future and the floating away of worries and problems. How wonderful...wish I would have known about these for our wedding.

I would love to set a wishing lantern off..

have you done this or will you for your wedding?

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Wedding Wednesday: Fun Guest Book Ideas

Happy Wednesday dolls! Loving my Wedding Wednesdays segment today.  I LOVE going to weddings that have personal touches and unique ideas especially when it involves a fun sign-in station.  Instead of letting your guest book collect dust in the attic, how fun would it be to DISPLAY your wedding guest book in your home one day?  LOVE LOVE LOVE these cute ideas I found on Etsy.  Here are a few of my FAVORITES!

Move Over Family Tree, Make Way For Balloon Prints!

Silhouette Weddings

Bleu De Toi

Message In a Bottle

Gracefully Southern

Make a Poster Out Of It

Personalized Prints

Wedding Wednesdays: BHLDN Decor & Store Opening

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Hey dolls!  Happy Hump Day!  Such exciting news to share with you about BHLDN.  Remember THIS post I did months ago about them?  Well, they are opening their VERY FIRST bridal store and guess what location they picked?  HOUSTON, TX!!!!  Woot woot!  I HAVE to gloat just a little because Houston NEVER gets first dibs on anything, especially in the fashion world. I know all of you soon-to-be brides living in the vicinity will be THRILLED to hear this and I had to share the great news with you.  I was actually not aware of this until a friend told me about it last weekend. Yes...I am tardy to the party as usual.  So excited to go to the grand opening in late summer/early fall.  For all you other hopeful brides, fret not my dears! I have a feeling they will be expanding soon in a city NEAR you.

Also, have you checked out their decor collection?  One word - WHIMSICAL.  I am not at all surprised they would do this and their collection is nothing short of amazing.  From tabletops to cake toppers, they've got you covered! Check out all their goodies HERE.

{Images via BHLDN Moodboards}

Wedding Wednesdays: Lil' Cake Toppers

I am SOOO loving these amazingly beautiful wedding cake toppers by Lil' Cake Toppers.  I saw them on A Cup of Jo and thought "this is PERFECT for today's post!"  How elaborate and adorable are these?  We made our own toppers for our wedding (you can see HERE) so I'm wondering if they take special orders.  LOVE the cultural diversity!  Did you notice the one with the cute doggie or the one of William and Kate? Brilliant!!!

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Wedding Wednesdays: A Perfectly Pink Wedding

Ok...so today I am also gushing over pink weddings in celebration of Valentine's Day.  Yay!  I love love love pink.  Light pink, hot pink...I love them all.  Not so much because it's "girly" but because of the beautiful hints of romanticism it adds to just about anything especially weddings.  When we had our wedding, the main color was purple for the ceremony, but it actually became the accent color for our reception.  We incorporated lots of creams and light pink to brighten up the room for the romantic theme we wanted. It was perfect.  To my lovely friends and soon-to-be brides: I hope this inspires your perfectly pink wedding. Enjoy!

Inspiration Boards

Feathers and Lace

Invitations and Programs

Ceremony Decor

Bridesmaid Bouquets

Dessert Bar

Tall Wedding Centerpieces

Table Decor

Wedding Cake

 {Images via Project Wedding}

Wedding Wednesdays: A Red Hot Wedding

Good morning my lovelies!  Valentine's Day is only a few days away and I am completely inspired by lovely red weddings.  It's bold, passionate, and vibrant.  Here's some inspiration I found on Project Wedding.

Inspiration Boards

Can't Forget the Accessories

Wedding Ceremony Decor

I love this!  Who knew purple and red would pair so well together?!?

I love these centerpieces.  Gives it an oriental/bohemian feel.

Elegant Rose Centerpieces

{Images via Project Wedding}

Thursday Treats: Wedding Dessert bars

I'm getting a sweet tooth just looking at these lovely inspirational wedding dessert bars. Cookies and candy and wedding cake...oh my!  All so different and all so yummy...I mean L-O-V-E-L-Y.  Yum!

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