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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Fun Wedding Cake Toppers!

The cake topper was one of those small details that I hadn't really thought about until the last minute. We used fresh flowers in different shades of purple (one of our colors), but now I am seeing all of these great options and wishing I had planned a little better. The small little details are the ones that your guests remember and are still talking about years later. So, all of you brides, here is a little help so that you can plan ahead and choose wisely! It doesn't matter what wedding colors you have choosen or what your style is, there truly are so many options. Your cake topper is just one more way to express your wedding day style!

Carinne

1. urastarhouse: Custom Wooden Wedding Cake Topper $270
2. dearjes: A Perfect Pear Pair $28
3. thefunkyshack: Flower Love Wedding Cake Topper $28
4. vintagegreenlimited: Pink Spring Love Birds $33
5. Garden4art: Love Dog Couple $55
6. braggingbags: Natural Wood Carved Topper $29.99
7. kikuike: Custom Wedding Cake Topper $150
8. annacrafts: Personalized Wedding Cake Topper $170
9. BlueButterflyDesign: Bird Cake Topper $50
10. CountrySquirrelsRUS: Hand Made Nuzzling Birds $37
11. Milan Creations: Black Two Initials Cake Topper $29
12. Garden4Arts: Love Flamingo Couple $85
13. claylicious: Customized Owl Wedding Cake Toppers $78
14. Sweetiecaketopper: Frenchie Lover Cake Topper $79
15. purplemadison: Birds Topper $148

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Have your cake & eat it too

Traditionally, we have come a long way since the origins of wedding cake. No longer only white, single tiers of bread, the wedding cake is one of the main features of any bride's {and groom's} big day.

Currently, I am no where near ready to select my wedding cake. But that doesn't mean I don't like browsing through endless cake photographs, they're just too beautiful to pass up. These cakes are fresh and unique, both modern and traditional. Obviously custom made, try to mix and match colors and patterns to create your own eatable piece of art. And, as always, be inspired by something beautiful just as these cakes were inspired by turn of the century jewelry, art, textiles and nature.

Now, considering that I don't even like cake, I have no idea what we're going to do when the time comes to choose one...it's hard to imagine passing up these gorgeous creations! Besides, you can't skimp on tradition, right?

NEW Bridal Line UNVEILED!

I am OBSESSED with the new bridal line unveiled by Anthropologie! Expanding on the sucess of Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, Philadelphia based company Urban Outfitters Inc., has created a new bridal line called BHLDN (beholden). The launch, which was this past Valentine's Day (Feb 14th) includes gowns, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, hair accessories and handbags. Still to come in the future will be everything you need for the "big day" including invitations, bridesmaid dresses decorations and more!

The bridal gowns range from $1000-$5000 and here they are!

{Above pictures via BHLDN}

These dresses encompass the "Anthropologie" style... feminine, flowy, layered, vintage inspired and romantic. If you love this stye but don't see "THE DRESS" in the BHLDN line, check out some of the handmade original gowns I found below that have a similar style and feeling to the BHLDN line.
P.S. These gowns range from $54 to $1400!!

1. cocoricooo: Helen Dress $54
2. DGstyle: Dress with Lace $1000
3.Christintina: Grecian Wrap Dress $198
4. Tavin Shop: The Goddess $525
5. upoppy: ECO Rococ Silk Duchess $1200
6. clairelafaye: It Must Have Been The Roses $1400
7. thepeppermintpretty: Stella by Starlight $1,150
8. andiemcguire: Margaux Wedding Dress $850
9. SavoyFaire: Patisserie Tea Dress $79
10. Tingbridal: $530

xo
Carinne

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Must SEA Wedding Inspirations

Weddings inspired somewhere beyond the sea....

Table seating Cards via The Knot
Christian Loubitan heels via The Knot
Cake via The Knot
wedding favours via The Knot
Escort Cards via The Knot
bridesmaids via The Knot
Programs via The Knot
Keepsake rocks via The Knot
The entrance via Martha Stewart
Starfish garland via etsy, annemusingdesigns
Personalized tree slice stand via etsy, Braggingbags
flipflops via Martha Stewart
Blue seating cards via Martha Stewart
Tropical icecream cones via Martha Stewart
Handmade handkerchiefs via Martha Stewart
Maracas escort cards via Martha Stewart
Sheer wedding dress (weighs 2 lbs) via Vera Wang
Whimsical gown (weighs 1.15 lbs) via Marchesa, Martha Stewart
Badgley Mischka gown via Kleinfelds
Oscar de la renta gown via Martha Stewart
destination wedding decor via Martha Stewart
Seaside elegance invitation via Wedding paper divas
Mason Jar chandelier via 100layercake
Watercolor Wonder invitations via Wedding paper divas
Real weddings via Martha Stewart weddings

Real weddings via Martha Stewart weddings

Reception Decor via Wedding Chicks

Lazuli necklace via Etsy, Karinagracejewelry

Omega crystal bracelet via Etsy, Livelovebead

Ceylon blue sapphire ring via Etsy, lauriesarahdesigns

Alexis Bittae celestial ocean bracelet via Bag borrow or steal

Friday, February 11, 2011

BRIDAL BAGS, a plenty

Most of us are at a time in our lives where a lot of friends are either married or engaged. I for one, have been attending a lot of weddings. As a creative person, I tend to pay attention to the small stuff and so it got me thinking...do brides really use a purse on their Big Day?

And if so, what do they put in it? Isn't that what a Maid Of Honor is for? I asked several friends and strangers alike this question--only because I've never seen any bride carry a purse--and sure enough everyone I asked reported that yes, they did tote along a bag that day. The contents of which mainly included lip gloss, a handkerchief, cell phone, a compact and breath mints.

Looking for a one of a kind piece? Ladies, this is for you! This storyboard captures 24 bags all handmade and customizable from etsy. Romantic, whimsical and girly, these bags are such works of art, that you may decide to give your MOH the day off, just to have an excuse to carry one...