Posts Tagged ‘wedding accessories’

Wedding Style Trend :: Cardigans

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Who doesn’t love a cozy cardigan?
They’re perfect with pretty much any outfit. So, why not incorporate them into your wedding style?
It’s fun, it’s fresh and it’s super cute!


Here a few ways to add cardigans to your wedding wardrobe:

Cardigans for the Bride

To add a pop of color to your bridal style, wear a cardigan that matches your bridesmaid dresses. Wear your cardigan throughout the entire event or only for the reception to create a separate look (and keep your shoulders warm).
Ivory, cream and champagne cardigans are also nice options that blend with your dress and look a bit more elegant. To be super stylish, find a cardigan with embellishments like beading, ruffles or floral details.

Cardigan with Wedding Dress
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Cardigans for the Bridesmaids

Matching Cardis with Mismatched Dresses
Like the idea of having your maids in mismatched dresses? Unite their look with a matching cardi. This will help to distinguish them as part of the bridal party while still accounting for personal style and body shape.
{these bridesmaids in mismatched dresses would look more united if they were wearing matching cardis}

Cardigan with Bridesmaid Dress
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Mismatched Cardis with Matching Dresses
In this scenario, your bridesmaids wear matching dresses, but set themselves apart with varying cardigans. You can purchase a special cardigan for each of your bridesmaids as part of their ‘thank you’ gift.

Cardigan with Bridesmaid Dress
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Matchy-Matchy
For a super unified look, go matchy-matchy with the cardigan and dress. This is a great way to incorporate more than just one of your wedding colors.

Cardigan with Bridesmaid Dress
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What do you think? Which cardigan style is your favorite?


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Using Etsy to find your Wedding Details

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Let’s start at the beginning.
If you read this title and wondered what in the world Etsy is, you’ve got some catching up to do, honey. We’ll be quick…

What is Etsy?

Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. It’s basically an online craft bazaar, only the quality, variety and diversity is much, much better.

Why use Etsy?

There are tons of reasons. First, the items you find on Etsy are much more unique than anything you’ll find at your big box bridal store. Second, you’re supporting artisans. Third, you can often work with an artist to customize products, getting exactly what you want for your wedding.

How to use Etsy for your wedding:

Etsy hosts a variety of shops that are specifically wedding. Simply click on the Wedding category and you’ll see a host of other sub-categories. There’s everything from handbags to favors, guest books and bouquets.
Etsy isn’t just for weddings, though. Using a custom registry site, you can create an Etsy wedding registry to register for pottery, furniture, quilts or housewares.


Still not sure what Etsy is?
Click over and browse a bit. You’ll be addicted in no time.

5 Etsy Shops every bride should know about

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Florrie Mitton Couture features couture garters that are elegant, beautiful and instant keepsakes. You won’t want to toss this garter!






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The most popular item at Paloma’s Nest is the custom ring bearer bowl. Stamped with your vows or another special message, here is another keepsake you’ll cherish in years to come.






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Londonxox features beautiful (and very reasonably priced) birdcage veils, fascinators and hair pins.






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Etsy Shops for BridesEtsy Shops for BridesEtsy Shops for BridesThe custom handbags from eclu are perfect for your bridesmaid gifts. You can create bags that reflect your wedding colors and style. Plus, the best part is the custom inside tag where you can leave each of your special ladies a personalized message.



Bottom Line? Spend some time browsing Etsy. You’re bound to find something that is simply perfect for your unique wedding style.

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Top 5 Wedding Shoe Trends

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

This year’s brides are stepping away from traditional white or ivory heels, and stepping into brighter, more trendy shoes that let their personalities shine. Instead of buying a pair of boring heels they’ll never wear again, brides are purchasing shoes they’ll wear long after their wedding day.

Wedding Shoe Trend #1 :: Bright Heels

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Photo from Emin Kuliyev via Wedding Wire

Brides have been wearing blue heels as their ’something blue’ for a few seasons now. Now, brides who are looking to add a fun pop of color to their ensemble are wearing shoes in a wide array of bright colors. Hot pink, yellow, purple, you name it… It’s a great way to add a surprising peek of color under your layers of tulle. And, it’s a great way to incorporate your wedding palette into your bridal attire.

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Wedding Shoe Trend #2 :: Vintage Style

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Photo from Dancing on a Blade of Grass

This wedding season many brides will walk down the aisle donning vintage dresses. In order to carry off this classy look, most modern styles just won’t work. This is why vintage styled wedding shoes have become very popular this season.

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Wedding Shoe Trend #3 :: Sandals

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Photo from Queen and the City

As destination weddings become more popular, many brides will take their vows on a sandy beach. Have you ever tried wearing heels on the beach? Yeah, it’s pretty much impossible. For brides not wanting to walk barefoot, unique sandals make a great alternative and allow you to indulge in the perfect shoe.

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Wedding Shoe Trend #4 :: Embellished Shoes

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Photo from Queen and the City

Another popular trend this season is embellished shoes. Shoes adorned with flowers, feathers, or jewels are spunky, sassy and still classy. These shoes are so fun, you’ll want to wear them even after your wedding day.

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Wedding Shoe Trend #5 :: Designer

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Photo from Christian Louboutin

What better time to splurge on a pair of designer shoes than on the most memorable day of your life? Many brides are looking to top designers when shopping for their wedding shoes. Your shoes will be photographed so many times on your wedding day, it’s worth it to find a pair worth showing off. And, you’ll have a fantastic pair of shoes to wear after the wedding as well.

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With these five trends, there’s something for everyone. Choosing a pair of shoes that matches your personality and the overall feel of your wedding can be one of the funnest tasks on your wedding to-do list.


Want to take it a step further? Work to coordinate your shoes with your bridesmaids’ shoes as well!


Which trend is your favorite?

Unique Flower Girl Accessories

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Ashleigh from Maihar Design sent us these amazing photos from a shoot in Connecticut last Fall. The photos were taken by Connecticut photographer, Carla Ten Eyck and the shoot was set-up by Candice from Jubilee Events.

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If you are planning a Fall wedding, you are no doubt swooning over those amazing trees. The elegant rust couch added just the right touch and the canary-colored flowers brought it all together.

unique flower girl ring bearer pillow


Maihar Design’s flower girl wands were featured in the shoot. A unique alternative to the traditional basket of petals, flower girl wands are also great keepsakes for your littlest maids. The flower wands come in a variety of colors to match your wedding scheme.


Maihar Design also makes custom ring bearer pillows and hair petals.


Come see Maihar Design at The Allan House on March 3.


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