Feb 28, 2011

Embroidered Felt Flower Bouquet

Would you fall in love all over again with an ultra feminine wedding bouquet full of hand embroidered felt flowers with pale pink, mauve and white vintage style buttons?  I would!  Delicate silver wires hold these twenty amazing felt flower stems together.  Also included with this hand-tied flower bouquet from reallybadkitty is a matching ivory felt flower boutonniere.  Think how carefully and thoughtfully this heiloom quality wedding bouquet was made just for your special day!

Feb 27, 2011

Organza Wedding Dresses

Sumptuous satin, silk organza and tulle.  Perfectly cut silhouettes.  Vintage inspired beading, embroidered Chantilly lace and lovely tiered pleated tulle trains.  All of the above (not to mention the flattering sweetheart necklines) is why Lazaro is my favorite couture bridal designer.  This year he tempts us with color in soft shades of sherbert, blush and antique and turns his floral hand-embroidered organza wedding dresses into dramatic works of wearable art.






Feb 26, 2011

Damask Wedding Cake Stencils


Stenciled wedding cakes, you’ve seen them and you love them.  Are they really that hard to make?  The makers of this damask stencil set recommend using them with royal icing, fondant, buttercream, chocolate or any spreadable material.  After years of decorating wedding cakes myself, I say stick with royal icing and rolled fondant.  Is this a time consuming little project?  Yes and no.  When you compare it to a long afternoon spent sculpting 25 gum paste daffodils, it’s a piece of cake. 

Feb 25, 2011

Beach Themed Cookie Cutters

Whether you're having an oceanside wedding or a beach themed bridal shower, these charming beach themed cookie cutters (a seashell, palm tree, dolphin and starfish) will be a big hit!  Each set comes in a clear box and tied with ivory organza ribbon and a charming "thank you" tag.  Pay only $1.89 for quantities over 48.  A well-loved and practical beach themed favor idea!

Feb 23, 2011

"Love Is Sweet" Cupcake Toppers

Love is sweet and so are your sinfully delicious red velvet cupcakes with melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese icing!  So why let these marvelous creations go “as is” when you can doll them up with these “Love is Sweet” black and white cupcake toppers, perfect for a bridal shower, engagement party or wedding.  Flag your guests down with these festive dessert toppers, sold in sets of twelve from pertyfultings at Etsy.

Feb 21, 2011

Octagonal Wedding Party Tent


For a spring, summer or fall outdoor wedding or reception to accommodate around 50 guests, this gazebo style wedding tent is an elegant and tasteful way to protect everyone from the wind and rain.  Especially here in Virginia, where in spite of a well publicized state motto, “Virginia Is For Lovers,” it can rain on your special day faster than your brother’s children can fill their pockets with all of your personalized M & Ms. This white waterproof canopy tent is almost double the price of what you would pay for renting one the same size, but if you envision a future of many fun outdoor gatherings: birthdays, anniversaries and graduations, this stylish white wedding tent that accommodates 50 chairs would pay for itself after less than two uses.

Feb 20, 2011

Vintage Style Fingerless Gloves

At ZenAndCoffee you can purchase ivory lace fingerless gloves, the ultimate heirloom chic bridal accessory for as little as twenty one dollars.  Or you can have a custom pair designed to match your own wedding colors.  Either way, they are remarkably beautiful and well-made. Just past the wrist in length, and made from beautiful ivory stretch lace fabric with an stunning diamond and fishnet pattern and tea-dyed organza ruffle trim, these Victorian style fingerless gloves are made for style and comfort!

Feb 18, 2011

Personalized Wedding Hershey's Kisses

Who doesn’t savor a sweet Hershey’s Kiss?  Hershey's has been busy turning out these chocolate bits of heaven since 1907!  They remain the classic American treat to pass out as a well-loved wedding favor. Dozens of colors and designs are available, find that one that suits your personality! Adding your names and the date of your wedding promises your favors will look elegant and professional.

Feb 15, 2011

Amethyst Teardrop Earrings

These affordable amethyst earrings would make an astonishingly beautiful pair of bridal earrings or a cherished bridal party keepsake.  My favorite are the Art Deco style amethyst earrings which feature a small, medium and large oval cut amethyst stone surrounded by a string of round-cut diamond CZs in an elegant teardrop design. These stunning amethyst teardrop earrings are rhodium-plated to keep from tarnishing and deliver the look of real platinum or white gold!





Feb 14, 2011

Wedding Table Luminaries

Let your light shine!  If you can afford to spend an additional five dollars per table, think how inviting these table number luminaries would look with their sophisticated styling and warm, golden glow.  At Etsy you have your choice of script as well as a custom made logo, monogram or phrase and ribbon to match your wedding colors.  Each custom table number luminary is 8 ½ inches tall and votive candles are not included, but why not use flameless LED votive candles or battery operated tea light candles instead?

 
 

Feb 11, 2011

Gourmet Wedding Cake Cookies

At lorisplace you can order some of Florida’s freshest shortbread wedding cake cookies made by the former head pastry chef of the Florida Panther Hockey Team. Didn’t know hockey teams had pastry chefs, but I guess after a rough night of hair-trigger tempers and heart-pounding headshots a nice warm shortbread cookie is just what the doctor ordered. Her wedding favor cookies are $3.75 each (minimum order one dozen) made from her well-loved shortbread cookie dough recipe.




White Wedding Dress Cookies!





Feb 9, 2011

Cheap Strapless Bridesmaid Dresses

Strapless satin bridesmaid dresses for less than $60!   An array of beautiful satin choices -- aqua, black, burgundy, chocolate, coral, fuchsia, ice blue, ivory, lilac, pink, purple, red, royal, sage, champagne and white, in a figure flattering style that suits all body types.  Every woman looks elegant in a classic fitted bodice and full skirt and who can argue with that affordable price? These satin strapless bridesmaid dresses are fully lined, with a flirty side bow, and matching satin scarf.  Spaghetti straps are optional.
 



Feb 8, 2011

Heart Themed Wedding Favors

Heart shaped wedding favors are an intimate and elegant gift for family and friends.  They symbolize the love you share for each other as well as a small love token for all who came to celebrate your special day!


Key To My Heart Bottle Opener




Open Heart Wine Bottle Stoppers




Mini Vanilla Heart Candle Tins




Crystal Heart Paperweight




Coffee Scoop Favors


Feb 7, 2011

Ball and Chain Wedding Cake Topper


The old ball and chain, 20th century man-friendly slang for a wife.  The allusion being that a man's wife held him back from doing the things he really wanted to (scratch himself, drink Budweiser and watch football from dawn to dusk).  This bride, looking sweet and innocent in her trendy short wedding veil strikes a sassy pose, holding the keys to her new groom’s freedom…to find the remote.

Feb 5, 2011

Engraved Bridesmaid Glass Picture Frame

 A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”


Say thank you to your cherished bridesmaids for their love and support in helping make your special wedding day a truly memorable event to be cherished for a lifetime. This Personalized Bridesmaid Glass Picture Frame measures 9" x 7" and holds a 3 " x 5" or 4" x 6" photo. Easel back allows for desk or shelf display. Personalize your Bridesmaid Picture Frame with any Bridesmaid's Name (at the top), Bridal Couple's Name and Wedding Date (on the side).  A charming personalized bridesmaid gift for less than $30.