Posts Tagged ‘Etsy’

The New Wedding Guestbook

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

While speaking to one of my brides yesterday, she asked if she should get a wedding guestbook. Initially I suggested a wishing tree because she is having a very natural and organic style wedding but she is also an art therapist and while she loved the idea of a wishing tree and apparently uses something similar in her work, I am now thinking an art print guestbook may be nice for her. Still along the lines of her work and the couple both like original art.

To do this simply get a large canvas and either let your guest freely decorate or you can mark out grids or a paint by numbers style template for them to follow. Like this:

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And this:

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Choose the colors you like {either your wedding colors or the colorscheme for the room you may hang it in} and use proper paints or watercolors or even sharpies in various colors. Just fun.

A few other themed options could be

For a bookwork or librarian this journal I quite liked

Found on Etsy

Something similar but a yet more retro for the new little wife {bit tongue in cheek!}:

Found on Etsy

Having a rustic wedding or is the hubby to be handy with the carpentry? Have your guests sign a  wooden plaque or put well wishes in a box:

Ummm. Also Etsy

for an outdoor wedding or beach wedding, collect a few stones for your guests to sign:

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You can also do quilt or crafting squares of fabric or like this lovely summer Southern wedding, handkerchiefs for your guests to sign and hang.

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Lovely.

Annie

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1950’s Glamour

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

I am a big Oscars fan. I absolutely love staying up late to watch it every year. Of course part of that is the red carpet for which all wedding bloggers and general fashionistas are rearin to reviewing all of the fab and not so fab Oscar gowns and how great or not so great they would be as wedding gowns.
Today we will simply take some inspiration from Hollywood and have an ole gawk at some old style glamour.
Hollywood is glamorous full stop but to choose an era of Hollywood style may not be so easy. You could start really with the 20’s and all of the Art Deco styling {my fav}, or move in the 40’s or 50’s for more great inspiration.
I’m going for the 50’s inspired style and think these are not just pretty but really fun too. I hope you like them.

vintage glamour2Birdcage Veil Etsy, all others Whirling Turban

vintage etsy and whilrling turban

Clutch and Veil Etsy Dresses Whirling Turban as above

Vintage gown by Bridal Bliss DesignVintage inspired gown by Bridal Bliss Design on Etsy

And these below are some fun wedding design and style ideas by Style Me Pretty and shot by photographer Lisa Lefkowitz

Shabby Chic vintage weddingPink and Blue shabby chic weddingvintage wedding details

I’ll have to do a 20’s Art Deco day and 40’s Swing soon too!

Also to note if you are interested in a Vintage style for your wedding visit Frock Around the Clock for information and location on their vintage wedding fairs.

Annie

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Wedding Cake Toppers

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Wedding cake is often the centerpiece of the wedding reception so today I’m on about wedding cake toppers.

You can go fun, floral or traditional, monogram or anything you can think of. Your choice of topper on your wedding cake is an artistic statement and the possibilities are endless. Think of the theme of your wedding, your personalities or style, hobbies or simply something you like.

Here are a few ideas to keep you inspired:

First up the floral. Tie your wedding cake into the floral decor of your wedding. This is a really easy way to add color and is simply classic.

Photo by Yours By John on Junebug Weddings

Photo by Roberto Valenzuela on Junebug Weddings

Cake by Maisie Fantaisie

Cake by Maisie Fantaisie

The traditional. My mother always has her traditional bride & groom cake topper on display and I was fascinated by it when I was younger. There is a lot to be said for this tradition. Mom’s is very like this……

Photo by GH Kim on Junebug Weddings

Now….. put a fun twist on the traditional

By Cake Toppers Ireland

By Cake Toppers Ireland

In URAStarHouse's shop on Etsy

Or how about this!!

Photo by Paul Morse on Junebug Weddings

Your style? your turn…. and birds seem to be popular….

Photo by Magda Lucas

Cake topper by kikuike's shop on Etsy

By kikuike's shop on Etsy

Photo by Jennifer Skog on Junebug Weddings

On Amy Atlas website

Or monograms. One of my favorites.

Photo by Aves photographic on Junebug Weddings

Photo by Karen Hill on Junebug Weddings

Milan Creations on Etsy

On Tricia Trisha 69's shop on Etsy

All of the possibilities! For personal toppers in your likeness, order from Cake Toppers Ireland here!

Happy choosing!

Annie

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