Friday, August 27, 2010

The Wedding of Samantha and Alex

It was such a fantastic wedding and an honor to be a part of their day!  Samantha looked so beautiful and Alex did too of course!! 

Location: Occassions at Stone River
Floral: Amici Events
Photography: Lifestyle Portraits
Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Tuxedos: Amici Events
Cake: Lakeview Bakerie
Bridesmaid dresses:  David's Bridal

Friday, August 6, 2010

NFT maps for out of town guests

Around Town

I walk around the city and feel like a New Yorker. I love New York even if I was so overwhelmed by the city that I constantly got lost. I ran across a "Not For Tourists Guide to New York City!" What a great thing to give all of your out of town guests. They can even personalize them with your names and wedding date!

They can also have custom maps made to show your guests your favorite site and spots. They can also help you create an insert, where you can personally greet all of your out-of-town guests.Currently the guides are only available in English, but the maps and inserts can be translated to the language of your choice!

No worries, they have them for most major U.S. cities. Interested in the idea, but maybe need something a little smaller? What about these pocket maps? Even I love to carry something like this around! checkout website!

 
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Inspiration of the Week:Unique Centerpieces

This week’s inspiration {of the week} ideas focuses on unique centerpieces…each post will focus on different inspiring ideas to make tables more eye-catching and so not passe.

Today: Candle Centerpieces

Will you light my candle? Okay, I am not Mimi but I love the musical Rent, what can I say…
I love how candles add a romantic touch to evening receptions…or otherwise dark reception spaces.

I like this paper lantern and candle centerpiece from Every Day with Rachael Ray for a laid back shower or a less formal wedding..

Fresh new centerpices ideas

 
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Ring Pillows

Lovely, Lovely Handcrafted Wedding Ring Pillows

Anna Whitford designs. Anna is a UK textile designer who creates beautiful wedding ring pillows. Take a look at the Anna Whitford Web site or blog for further information. And, they ship internationally!

Anna Whitford Ring Pillow - 1Anna Whitford Ring Pillow - 2

Anna Whitford Ring Pillow - 3Anna Whitford Ring Pillow - 4

rustic decor

 
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Vintage Rustic Wedding Floral + Decor

The inspiration this week focuses around a Vintage Rustic affair.
I like the Vintage Rustic aesthetic because to me, it romanticizes normal rustic decor…giving it a boost of loveliness for a wedding. Checkout centerpiece + decor ideas + inspiration below.

- looking for a centerpiece but not keen on traditional favors? The idea is not new but is a lovely one: use mini potted plants + min floral arrangements for place cards and/or favors. When grouped together, they can make a cute little centerpiece.

- for a more rustic ring bearer pillow, see this one from Luckey U.

- to fill that space if you are going light on the flowers, look into Lanterns like those below from Pottery Barn or even mini lanterns + mini centerpieces

Vintage Rustic Decor
[image credit: mini floral centerpieces - Sugar Plum Invitations via Beach Bungalow 8; tree stump, bouquet, green + red flower mini centerpieces + lanterns - Mel Barlow; ring bearer nest pillow - Luckey U; mini potted plant - Martha Stewart Weddings; DIY cake stand - Once Wed via Simply Natural; black lanterns - Pottery Barn]