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We’ve expressed our love for ban.do before, but there is something so romantic and lovely about their new Black label line.
My friend Wendy asked me to create a flower for her sister’s birthday party in Las Vegas this weekend. I made a big set of nine and let her choose…
…the rest of them will be in the Princess Lasertron store later this week.
Though I normally incorporate the chiffon puffs onto my shoe embellishments, this bride wanted a slightly different twist on her feet. I’m in love with the end result. There’s not much better than a big, creamy flower to accentuate a little toe cleavage!
If you can’t tell, I’m a huge fan of OnceWed. The reasons are endless. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that I really, really like Emily: the brains and beauty behind the scenes.
Today, Emily featured Justin and Amanda’s wedding. The wedding was lovely, clean and classic. Luckily, I was able to make the boutounnieres - two fabric flowers for Amanda’s hair, and a miniature piece for the flower girl. Head over to OnceWed’s “Real Weddings” section to see more of this charming day!
Has everyone headed over to OnceWed today to see the stunning wedding of Jordyn and Bradley, shot by the handsome Tec Petaja? I had the pleasure of meeting Jordyn and Bradley last night while they were in town to see our friends :: plug, plug :: The Civil Wars, held at Billy Reid. So of course I had to ask Jordyn if she made the lovely combo on her shoes. Well here you go ladies; here’s the secret to beautiful embellishments like these…
Jordyn bought a pair of vintage clip on earrings (for $7.50), hot-glued three guinea feathers to each piece,and voilà! Now, you can clip and position the embellishments how you’d like. Easy, removable shoe goodness! As for clip-on earrings, Etsy is a great resource for this, but so is your local Goodwill, flea market, or antique shop if you feel like putting some leg work into it. Guinea feathers are at craft stores (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, etc.) and on-line.
Amazing, huh?
My sister’s wedding has come and gone. Phew! I have not danced that much since my cousin’s wedding in Chicago two years ago! My sister did an amazing job with all of the little details, especially the bridesmaid’s gifts. Jess had clutches custom made for each bridesmaid to match the colors of her wedding - black, white, and pink. The clutches were perfect and just the right size. I was able to fit my cell phone, lip gloss, gum {which she included in each one}, and my ever-important maid of honor speech.
Jess also gave each of us a necklace to wear on the big day. We all wore black dresses so these necklaces add a nice bit of sparkle. As the Maid of Honor, Jess also gave me the prettiest flower to wear in my hair…which she made! I love those guinea feathers. More photos of her wedding to come!
I’m always up for new and creative products, especially when they are fashionable. My wonderful and amazing film guy, Nate, sent over a link to a website full of crazy rings. Some had expandable cups, some had buildings, but in the end, they really were all pretty stylish. I was so surprised.
This “date” ring was one of my favorites. Not only can you never forget what day it is (or an important day like your anniversary) but it is also a great conversation piece. That really was the point of most of the pieces on this fun site. All of the rings are interesting, different and fun. Check out all the funky styles at a Beautiful Life.
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One of the materialistic pleasures of wedding planning is accessorizing–of course accessorizing the event, but more importantly, accessorizing yourself. I kept it pretty simple. I wore my sister’s veil, wore earrings and a bracelet (given to me as a wedding present by my sister) made by lillyella, and one of the best pairs of shoes I’ve ever seen in real life.
I’d had fun looking for shoes, but hadn’t had much luck. We were trying to throw an epic event for 300 people on a less-than-average wedding budget, so I’d kept myself on a strict $50 or less budget for shoes. Since our wedding would be mostly outdoors, I wanted wedges so that I wouldn’t aerate the lawns with my heels and fall flat on my face. I also wanted a pair that would be fun and surprising, but that didn’t distract from my gown. {After taking my shoes and gown in for my last fitting, I walked around the part of town I was in, shopping while holding my shoes in my free hand. “Ooohh, what cute shoes!” I had a woman say to me. “Thanks, they’re my wedding shoes!” “Oh. But you’re not going to wear them with your wedding gown, are you?” “Yeah… I am… They’re my wedding shoes.”}
My sister found my wedding shoes while out shopping for herself at no place other than Ross: Dress for Less. I love that place. Love. Along with TJ Maxx and Marshalls, there’s no where else I’d rather shop for shoes and house decor. That is, unless, I somehow fall into lots and lots of money and I can rationalize and afford buying those things at Anthropologie. So she called me, told me she’d found my shoes, bought them for me since she knew they’d be perfect… and bought a pair for herself in purple since they were only $14.99. I can’t blame the girl. 
Anyway, I’ve had tons and tons… and tons of brides contact me asking me where I got my shoes and what the brand was. (They’re Dollhouse, by the way.) Not only are they super cute, but the fact that they were such a steal makes them even more amazing in my book. So this post is dedicated to beautiful shoes: all fun, all statement making, all that could be worn under a wedding gown… all for under $50. {Click on the image of the shoe to be directed to the site it came from. }
They stand next to you as you take your vows, they listen to you panic when details go awry, they wear the dresses you ask them to wear even if they secretly hate them…your bridesmaids deserve something beautiful don’t you think? That’s where Studio Suzan comes in. Her new line of gorgeous handmade jewelry, Sentiments, is the perfect bridesmaid, flower girl or mother of the bride gift. And the best part…prices start at $65!! When you see her work in person you will know what a steal that is!
Today’s Etsy Friday was inspired by a beautiful locket I spied on the front page of Etsy earlier this week. I love when couples incorporate items that have a specific meaning or memory into their wedding ceremony, and the locket would be perfect to place a small photo in, and pin to the bride’s bouquet – a unique and beautiful way to remember someone close to your heart who can’t be there today.
This Etsy Friday explores ways to remember special people in your wedding, as well as ways to remember your wedding ceremony after it is over!
This shop has beautiful enamel lockets in all different colors and shapes – perfect as an accessory with your dress, or to tie into your bouquet with a special photo – perhaps a loved one who has passed on, or simply a favorite photo of you and your fiance – creating a wonderful keepsake for after the wedding.
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