something blue

I feel pretty great about everything for the wedding. As many brides have experienced, planning a wedding long-distance has it's challenges. I am very fortunate to work in the industry, and more importantly, to have an unbelievable mother who can make decisions for me. Matt and I are leaving Tuesday night after work to drive to my hometown. We don't have the luxury of forgetting anything at home, so packing lists and angendas have been at the forefront of my mind. I have also been focusing on escort cards, table numbers and programs. In the midst of everything, I forgot about my something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. My something old and my something borrowed will be my garter, if you remember from this story. Something new is of course my dress, shoes, etc. But I need something blue.

Any great ideas?

Ring Bearer Pillows

Staying true to DIYing, my aunt will be making the ring bearer pillow my soon-to-be-nephew Max will be carrying down the aisle. She is using a handkerchief from my great aunt who passed away a few years ago. I love that it will make her part of the day. Here are some other ring bearer pillows I love. Don't be afraid to use this as a way to show your personality...

By Anna Whitford

By Brooklyn Pillow

From 100 Layer Cake

Budget Wedding Dresses

In the past, I have posted affordable wedding dresses (here, here, here) and now I have a couple more to share...

1. Found Here 2. Found Here

Boutwell Studio

I had to share this beautiful wedding from Boutwell Studio. In addition to a gorgeous couple and fab photographers, this wedding had details that I can't get enough of. I love the bed of flowers the escort cards are displayed on.

Enjoy!

Stuart Weitzman: Wicky

I lusted after these last weekend... getting married 2 weeks from today and I'm still shoeless... the search happily continues...

Here

Molly Dendy Giveaway: Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. And of course a big thank you to Jamie at Molly Dendy for being so generous.

The lucky winner of one pair of Chloe Bridal Sandals in any color is Nicole-Lynn!

Email me at prettybride@live.com to redeem your prize... Congrats!

i love carnations

Yep, you heard me right. Love them. Unfortunately, carnations have a bad rep. We can all remember Charlotte and Carrie scoffing at the notion of a man bringing carnations on a first date. And because they're not the most expensive flower, many brides are hesitant to use them. We recently had a bride that said absolutely no carnations, until we showed her how amazing they look when bunched together. Now, they're no peonies and I'm definitely not asking for a bouquet of them (keep the lillies, tulips and roses coming matt :)), but they can make gorgeous wedding arrangements and details. They're also user-friendly enough that even the most novice of floral designers can work with them. Whether you're planning a wedding, a dinner party or even just want something pretty for your coffee table, buy some carnations and get creative. Look at the possibilities...

1. Hostess with the Mostess 2. Instyle Weddings 3. Martha Stewart Weddings 4. Cornerstone Events