These two brides had a beautiful civil partnership ceremony and reception in Cape Town, South Africa. Not only did they manage to pull it all together in a matter of weeks, they also managed to pull it off on a tight budget AND while packing up their house!
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Creative Wedding Ideas and Event Design
A wedding dress is not a wedding dress without a train as most of the brides agree. Whether you choose a brush train, chapel style or cathedral, the sweep of your train will gain you a dramatic and elegant look as you walk down the aisle. Like all wedding dress styles, bridals with train come
Creative Wedding Ideas and Event Design
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If you couldn't tell by their engagement shoot you know now, Nikki and Andrew are one creative and outdoorsy duo! Nikki and Andrew have a love for animals. Two specifically, dogs and fish. What do you get when you throw this unlikely pair of creatures together? A dog beach themed wedding! Choosing the scenic Pelican Hill as the location was a perfect fit for this affair. The scenic views overlooking the ocean really reflected the couples love for water. Playing into the "something borrowed" tradition was the ring pillow made from the mother of the bride's wedding dress train. Square Root Designs did a stunning job with all of the floral arrangements. Roses and hydrangeas paired with succulents gave that elegant beach feel we were creating. "Please fetch your name..." was displayed above our dog beach escort card table. Guests grabbed their names from paw printed sand. Brightly Designed beautifully created the paper elements, leaving them elegant and yet playful. Dog beach has never looked so good! We were in love with these little pups that we found that helped to set the scene! During the cocktail hour guests celebrated with a "Flip Flop Hooray" and slipped into sandals. Different sized sandals awaited them in baskets. When the guests sent in their RSVPs they added a joke to go along with it. The bride and groom choose their favorites and they were placed on cards in the shape of funny bones. Finding a joke at each table was a great way to get guest to relax and feel at ease. Friends and family "fished" in our candy bar with a flowing ribboned backdrop. The themed table names were displayed with printed pictures of different dog breeds and fish species onto vintage dictionary paper. All different textures went into decorating this affair. The cake was no exception. Scalloped with fish like scales the cake stood above a waterfall of florals. Who knew scales could look so good on a wedding cake? During dessert guests were asked to "take a dip" into the donut station where they were able to top their own donuts and enjoy mini milkshakes and sliders. White candles romantically set the mood during the reception. Thank you Nikki and Andrew for including us in this truly unique wedding! And thank you Caroline Tran for capturing these breathtaking photographs! Check out this wedding's feature on 100 Layer Cake here
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EDIT: Well, I was attempting to update the photo on this post and not re-post it...but apparently that is not possible! So sorry for the duplicate post!! However, I did update some of the info in the post! I love lists. Lists for everything! There is something so satisfying in making a to-do list and marking it off as you accomplish tasks. Don't you agree?! I also need to have a tangible, in-my-hands planning tool in order to stay organized. I put together this Wedding Planning Notebook so that I could have everything in one place. After doing some research, I've added in lists, forms, and lots of things I had no idea I would need for planning our wedding! (The printables will link back to their original source) I purchased all my products from the Martha Stewart office line. If you don't want to make your own planner, as I did, Martha has a pre-made planner for just $25. (I spent more than that on the binder, dividers, etc.) I got all my things from Staples, and they are beautifully color coordinated and pretty! I bought the binder, clear zip pouch, sticky notes, dividers (x2) and calendar. (here is a coupon, good until the end of 2012) Now of course you can organize your binder however best suits you, but here is how I organized mine, what I have put in it, what I'm going to be adding to each section and how I plan to use it. First up, the clear zip pouch I have used for fabric samples, business cards, etc. The sticky notes are for, well, notes (duh!) and I've used the little tabs for making additional sections by putting them on pieces of hole-punched card stock to serve as subcategories within the blue dividers. After this I have the calendar. I do obviously have a colander on my computer (that is synced with my iPhone) but I like to have an actual paper & pen calendar too. (edit: I haven't actually been using this. I'd suggest you save your money.) I think this helps with long term planning. I will have dress fittings, cake testings, etc on here, but more importantly deadlines! I want to keep track of when payments are due, contracts have to be signed and final decisions made. After that I have 10 blue dividers. I have broken them down into these categories: Important Budget Ceremony Reception Guests Attire Photographer Florist Rehearsal Miscellaneous. I added photographer and florist to theses because they will apply to ceremony, rehearsal and reception. Within these categories I have added subcategories and worksheets and checklists that I printed from the web. Important - Vendor Contact List Wedding Party Contact Sheet Family Contact Sheet Wedding Day Emergency Kit checklist Your Planning Timeline & Checklist (from 16-9 months before all the way to the week of the wedding) Timeline for wedding day Checklist of everything to be brought to the ceremony and reception, and who is to bring it Budget Your Wedding-Budget Worksheet (This gives suggested percentages for each aspect of the wedding) (I will be keeping an excel sheet on the computer as well for what has been spent) Splitting the Wedding Tab - A guideline for divvying up the costs of the big day Ceremony Copy of Ceremony text What to Ask Your Wedding Officient List of processional & recessional order Contracts Officiant contact information Cost & tips Music to be played and any musicians contracts, contact info and fees Decor Any seating arrangements and reserved seating Program Confetti (Clearly all these items won't actually be going in the binder, but I will put the order forms, receipts, etc in there to make sure I keep track of it all and that I have completed it all.) Reception Timeline of reception (dance, cake cutting, toasts, flower toss, exit, etc) Music Rentals (separate subcategory) w/ contract (see bottom for link to template) Decor Setup info and instructions Menu Beverage List Playlist with noted special songs (1st dance etc) List of who will be giving toasts List of people to thank at reception Favors Cake Guest Book Photo booth (if we end up having one!) Exit sparklers Reserved seat signs Toasting glasses Band contact information, pricing, tips etc All relevant contracts Guests Guest list (I will probably do all this in a spreadsheet) Mailing address RSVPs Dinner choices Gifts received list Thank you notes sent Guest hotel information Welcome bags Attire Bride Schedule of fittings etc (this is redundant, but I want it here too) Dress Jewelry Bag Shoes Lingerie Veil Groom Bridesmaids Dresses Accessories Groomsmen MOB Ring Bearer Photog Contract Must-have photo list List of everyone needed for photos - break this down into names (i.e. Courtney, MOH) Any props (Don't think we will have any) Florist Contract Pricing & budget List of arrangements for Ceremony List of arrangements for Reception List of bouquets List of boutonnieres Flowers for family members Rehearsal Contracts - venue Decorations Caterer contract & menu Vendor contact list Rehearsal Dinner planning checklist (with timeline) Rentals Misc... Honeymoon plans Honeymoon planning checklist Transportation Gifts (from Bride & Groom) Registry info Registry checklist Bridal luncheon plans Best Man and MOH duties checklists ... I also recently came across this fabulous source of Wedding Templates from "Russell + Hazel" - I definitely suggest you check it out for additional helpful form and such!
We see plenty of perfect weddings pass by our screens. Perfect in many different ways. Some have the perfect style and some have details so dreamy we do a little dance. Sometimes we can feel the che...
A rustic, country chic, DIY barn wedding in one of the oldest barns in England. The bride wore Willow by Jenny Packham. Photos by Natalie J Weddings.
I am so thrilled to see the 2013 ready to wear collection from designer Jennifer Gifford. Her designs are young and fresh with a sense of femininity.
If you are planning a rustic wedding, this shoot is for you! Set at Legends Ranch in Las Vegas (you would never have guessed this is Vegas, right?), Cardin Creative Photography and Green Orchid Events created the perfect inspiration for the rustic ranch loving bride. My favorite detail is the popcorn bar! Such a fun […]
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Our Wooden Flower Girl Wand for weddings! Handcrafted with love, this wand is the perfect accessory for any Flower Girl to sprinkle magic and joy down the aisle. Made from high-quality wood, it's fully personalised with their name and your wedding date adding a special touch to any wedding setting. Not only do these make a lovely gift, but they are perfect for photo's too. This wand is carefully crafted to complement any wedding theme. It's lightweight and easy to hold, make your flower girl feel extra special with this gorgeous keepsake of from your special day. Please leave the wording you would like in the personalisation box, as these stars are 12,7cm the more wording you request the smaller the font will be. The back isn't printed and on this style I am unable to add anything to the back due to the placing of the dowel. Due to the nature of the wood there may be slight burn marks to the back. This is due to a laser being used to cut the wood. This will not detract from the quality of the item. Please ensure you leave the exact wording you would like on the star. If no wording is left Thank you for being our flower girl will be sent as standard. (See photos on listing for examples of wording)
ASOS DESIGN lace halter neck maxi wedding dress - WHITE Product Details Dress by ASOS DESIGN Oh hey, dream wedding dress Partial lining Halter neck Tulle underskirt Gives it a bit of a boost Zip-back fastening with hook and eye Regular fit Product Code: 1394217 Brand This is ASOS DESIGN – your go-to for all the latest trends, no matter who you are, where you’re from and what you’re up to. Exclusive to ASOS, our universal brand is here for you, and comes in all our fit ranges: ASOS Curve, Tall, Petite and Maternity. Created by us, styled by you. Size & Fit Model wears: UK 8/ EU 36/ US 4 Model's height: 168cm/5'6" Look After Me Always check the label Some fabrics need that expert hype About Me Mid-weight, eyelash lace Looks like your lashes, obvs Made of fine, individual strands Lining: 100% Polyester, Mesh: 100% Polyester, Shell: 70% Polyamide, 30% Cotton.
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There's no rest for the style obsessed bride and so we are taking a quick break from our 4th of July BBQs and beach fun to share this gorgeous Miami wedding by TC Events and Justin and Mary with you. ...
