Ethnic Inspired Wedding Dresses

Therez Fleetwood started designing bridal patterns in 1996 to reflect a more diverse collection of exotic and romantic Afrocentric wedding gowns and headpieces using beads, trinkets, embroidery, cowrie shells and lace. All of these stunning headpieces can be ordered separately, and made to order according to the bride’s specifications. The bride may also can choose the color, fabric, and trims that compliment her ethnic inspired wedding gown.

Peau de soie (a silk or artificial fabric with a smooth texture and a fine grainy or ribbed surface) cap with embroidered lace trim and detachable chiffon veil. The attached forehead band is made of gold coins and pearls.

Chiffon veil with satin trim and cowrie shell embellishments.


Silk shantung fitted cap with ‘V’ shaped front. Cowrie shell adornments and detachable tulle veil. 3" height. Fully lined.

Peau de soie hat with gold cording, beads and embroidered trim. 6" height. Fully lined.

Brocade rouched fabric with decorative embroidery around the opening, front fan and pearl buttons.

100% silk shantung hat. Embellished with cowrie shells, feather and decorative pin. Fully lined. 4 1/4" height. Strap 22" long. (Isn't she gorgeous?)

It was her love of African culture that prompted Therez to write “The Afrocentric Bride, A Style Guide". 

Snowflake Wedding Favor Ideas

You won’t have any trouble finding these adorable snowflake wedding favors for less than three dollars each online! Shop and compare because most of these inexpensive winter wedding favors are even cheaper when ordered in larger quantities and can be personalized to add that special touch!


Snowflake Soap Favor


Silver Plated Snowflake Bookmarks


Laser Carved Glass Snowflake Tea Light Holders


Laser-Cut Snowflake Favor Boxes


Beaded Snowflake Ornaments with Personalized Tags


Silver Snowflake Wine Stopper Favors

Groom’s Cake Ideas

What could be more fun than a mouth watering homemade groom's cake that reflects his personality, profession, hobbies, or even his favorite boyhood superheroes? Present it at the rehearsal dinner, alongside the wedding cake or enjoy it after the reception with just your bridal party. Forget the high priced bakery, you can do it yourself!

Look at all the fabulous cake pan shapes available today, most of which take one store-bought cake mix and sell for less than $10. Today, I saw the motorcycle pan I bought last year to make a Harley groom’s cake, for $4.99 on Ebay. Don’t want to purchase a pan to use only one time? Take a plain sheet cake and design your fiancé’s favorite sports team logo or alma mater on top. All you need are cake-decorating tips, disposable piping bags, and icing colors. He’ll thank you from the bottom of his heart.

Yankees Groom's Cake

University of Florida Groom's Cake

Pool Table Groom's Cake

 Beer Can Groom's Cake



Spiderman Groom's Cake

Wedding Cupcake Cakes

Wedding cupcakes, they just make good sense.  Let’s see why some brides are choosing cupcakes over traditional wedding cakes.

1. Pay approximately $2 per cupcake compared to $5 to $15 per piece of traditional wedding cake
2. Save on cake cutting fees charged by caterers and banquet facilities
3. Less cleanup for casual or outdoor weddings
4. Use cupcake centerpieces on each wedding reception table instead of expensive floral arrangements
5. Decorate your cupcakes to match your wedding colors
6. Make them weeks in advance and put them in the freezer in air tight containers
7. Use the top tier of your cupcake stand for a traditional round cake complete with wedding topper and decorate the bottom tiers with cupcakes
8. Pick them up at your local bakery and save on delivery and set up fees
9. Affordable cupcake stands are available with three, four, five and six tiers from Wilton and on Ebay
10. Find inexpensive cupcake liners at almost any grocery store
11. Guests that want to take their dessert home will find it easy and convenient

12. Save leftover cupcakes, put them in your freezer, and use them for other special occasions

To read more visit Unconventional Wedding Cakes

Tea Themed Party Favors

Green Tea Sachet Collection Assortment

Personalized Tape Measure Favors

Silver Plated Teapot Place Card Holders

Mini Tea Scented Candles

Personalized Silhouette Tea Bag Favors

Mini Teacup Tealight Holder