Fine Heraldry

I've come across these custom crests before, but every time I see them I love them all over again. By Happy Menocal,  they deliver custom heraldry for a new family, wedding gift or invitations, personal monogram or logo.  As a weddding gift would be to die for. Maybe one for the newly engaged Mo of Just Say Maux? I think so.

Personal Arrival

I would have loved to be an out of town guest at Kathryn (of Snippet and Ink) and Ryan's wedding. Those who traveled far and wide were greeted with this fun (and practical) tote bag designed by Kathryn. A collage of silhouettes of the things they love and states they have lived in was screenprinted right on the tote with a little name tag tied on top. Custom designed welcome booklets included a weekend itinerary and some of the couple's favorite things to do in San Fran.

See some fun details -- like calligraphed table number buttons! noted --  from their reception here.

Photo by Elizabeth Messina. Wedding spotted on Twig & Thistle.

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Chicago Knot Tying

Chicago, the Cubs, hand drawn illustrations, Lou's...how could I not be a fan of these charmers? Absolutely love this invitation suite, but my favorite might be the map. The maps get me every time.

Chicago Wedding Suite by Swiss Cottage Designs for Lacey & Flynn.

Dream Dance Floor

I love this umbrella installation above Erin's wedding dance floor.

With an "old world-circus-carnival-gypsy-carny-inspired theme" the umbrellas fit right in. All of the details were handmade which made the occasion specially sweet. Visit Erin's blog, Erin Pot Pie, to see more.

Be You, Be Loved

BHLDN (beholden), the highly anticipated wedding line from Anthropologie launches, quite fittingly, today.

We want to give a bride that edit she’s been searching for—with heirloom-quality wedding gowns, artisanal hair adornments, footwear, and lingerie. And we want happy bridesmaids—in mix-and-match frocks with rich hues and unexpected details.

Go here to see more of Anthro's twist on a time honored tradition.

Functional Favor

Liking the idea of killing two birds with one stone. A functional, directional, edible favor.

However....I imagine it would get tricky in the double digits.

Lollipop table numbers spotted on Love, Jenna by way of Martha Stewart Weddings

Napkin Bow

Hello super adorable way to fold a napkin.

From Martha

Cute Cute Cute

Love this DIY bridesmaid card! 

Looks a liiiiiitle time consuming...but for 6 maids I guess it wouldn't be too terrible.

Found on Once Wed

Scrap Garland

I love the look of this garland. It seems easy enough and can probably be made with fabric scraps you might already have at home or even crepe paper.

Those cakes aren't too shabby either. From Once Wed.

This Must Be the Place

Amazing paper cut art by London artist Julene Harrison from madebyjulene.

found via one sydney road

If I Were a Cake

I might be this one. Highly likely.

From My Sweet and Saucy



Ribbon Necklace

The ingredients.

The work.

The end.

Stormy weather is the best reason to go to Michael's. The entire thing (including needles) cost just under $9. After I read the directions 100 times I got the hang of it, although I couldn't tell you how I figured a few parts out. I tied knots on the ends for a more casual look (or because I messed up the directions from the beginning and had no other choice. either way.).

Found on Ruffled from Ink and Button. Directions here.

Their Greatest Design

I think when two jewelry designers decide to get married it's only in their best interest to make the entire thing themselves. I love every detail about this wedding. From Artemis's wedding dress (which she bought for practically pennies and reworked) to their wedding tent, everything is magical and more importantly, quite personal. And, speaking of personal, wouldn't it be nice to be able to design and make your own wedding rings? I'm in love with theirs.

See more of Artemis & Nao's wedding here.

All pictures from Artemis's blog, tales of a junkaholic.

UP Wedding

Remember this engagement shoot? The couple, Lynette and James, had  "UP" (the movie) themed engagement pictures taken by Wildflowers photography. In a fantastic turn of events, the writer and producer of the Pixar flick actually saw the photos and sent the couple a hand drawn picture of the two of them along with a note of well wishes. So nice! Well the two love birds got married and had an exceptionally cute wedding. See more at Wedding Chicks here.

Lilly P for Cocodot

If Florida doesn't scream Lilly Pulitzer then I'm not sure what else does. There is one shop on Sanibel that is dedicated to Lilly and I loved just looking at all the beachy colors in her collections. Instead of donning one of her iconic shifts, now you can buy Lilly Pulitzer stationery for Cocodot. From babies to barbeques the essence of LP's color pallette is captured perfectly in this "eco-chic" line.

Taken at Her Sports Closet on Sanibel

Seriously Sweet Bridal Shower

Aside from this amazing sweet table, there was a Pinkberry bar full mini shakes, frozen yogurt and toppings! Lucky ladies.

The decor and vibe was feminine, airy, clean and fresh. We took sherbet colors as our main inspiration and incorporated lace, lockets, vintage milk glass vessels and cameos of Leila’s silhouette to give the shower a girly, yet sophisticated feel.

From the shower for Leila of Be Inspired PR as featured on Green Wedding Shoes

To Cake or Cupcake?

How about both?

Spotted on The Knotty Bride

"I Do" On a Shoe

Love.

The ribbons really got me.

From the wedding of Laura and Ben, shot by W. Scott Chester. Featured on 100 Layer Cake.

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Paper Flowers

From the wedding of Kelsey and Brett featured on Once Wed. Love the paper flower installation by Dolci Odille.

Ring a Ding Ding

And yet you still wait for my Eddie Ross post. Very sorry. In the mean time, I just came across this pic from The Knot's blog and love the idea.......give your bridesmaids all different large cocktail rings that you think match their personal style. I'm especially loving this because Therese got married on Saturday (which was beautiful, so fun, amazing, I miss it) and aside from our perfect bridesmaids gifts (patent leather yellow wristlets for the big day) she gave me a rather large cocktail ring.
I loved it!