Flair
Every girl needs a little flair on her wedding day – even while wearing the most marvelous gown ever.
There’s no need to stay within the lines…if there ever was a moment to get dramatic, it’s your wedding day. Which is why we’re such fascinator fanciers! Whether feathered, bedazzled, beribboned or bowed, these hair ornaments can suit almost anyone’s style. Plus, since fascinators are pieces of pure, concentrated fabulousness, you can go large, small, or anything in between.
Many are made with repurposed or vintage jewelry, can be worn after the day you say “I do,” and make great heirlooms, which in our book makes them fascinating-ly green!
Top large image:
Bridal Styles Boutique (photography – Ahmet Ze)
Bottom large image:
via Style Me Pretty (photography - Nichols Photo)
Smaller images by row, left to right:
via Style Me Pretty (photography - Elizabeth Messina), Myra Kim
Twigs and Honey, via Style Me Pretty (photography - Aaron Delesie)
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Groomed
Weddings are about grooms, too!
Just like you, he wants to look (and feel) his best on your wedding day. Though he might never admit it, your gent wants to be the most debonair groom around. So, tell him to follow the same golden shopping rule for brides:
Be yourself. Just a little (or a lot) fancier.
That means if he’s quirky, choose a suit or accessories (like a cool hat) to show off his style. Or, if he’s a classic kind of guy, select something that suits his gentlemanly palate. Then there are the things that no groom should be without: a chic watch, well-fitted clothes, and a big smile.
The best thing about your guy wearing what he loves? It’s the likelihood he’ll wear it all again! Which means that suit, shirt or snappy bow tie will get trotted out again on another special occasion, making your sweetie’s look dashingly green!
image credits:
1st row: Pintrest, Pintrest, American Gentility, Pintrest
2nd row: Pintrest, You & Your Wedding, Pintrest, Raw Hem,
3rd row: Poptastic Bride, Pintrest, The Trad, Admiral Cod
4th row: JCrew, The American Legacy, GQ, The American Legacy
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Budget Friendly Attendant Gifts
If you could, you’d gift something fabulous to every wedding party member. After all, those ladies and gents were chosen because they’re special to you both. However, those presents can add up and tip your wedding budget onto the wrong side of the spreadsheet. We all know that price and a meaningful (eco-friendly) gift are not mutually exclusive, but faced with finding just the right thing has a way of making one’s mind go blank.
So, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite wallet-friendly attendant gifts to get you inspired!
image credits:
Customizable leather wrapped flask
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Queen of Hearts
Shake off the post-holiday blues and set your sights on Valentine’s Day! Cupid’s time to shine is just a heartbeat away, and we’ve been thinking about a Queen of Hearts-inspired wedding day. One with reds and pinks woven throughout, a romantic bridal gown (of course), cherry-hued dancing shoes, bridesmaid dresses of roses, and a spicy-colored getaway car built for two.
image sources clockwise from upper left:
via Prepare to Wed, image by Mark Davidson
via Snippet & Ink, image by Cappy Hotchkiss
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Melanie + Eric’s Wedding in Chapel Hill
We love this fun and offbeat wedding submitted to us by Carolyn Scott Photography. Their ceremony and reception were held at the Snipes Family Farm in Chapel Hill, NC.
We are in love with the DIY signage and chocolate chip ingredient favors!
All decor was grown locally and we love the overall look and feel of the reception! Their cuisine was all vegetarian!
Being incredibly innovative, they decided to have no dancing in exchange for a reception filled with games!!!
Many congrats to Melanie and Eric for having an Eco-Beautiful Day filled with fun surprises!
Floral Designs by Bluebird Meadows
Pies by Scratch
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Peppermint Party
Cheerful red and white peppermint adds a festive touch to gingerbread houses and is perfect for a whimsical winter wedding!
Guests could toast your marriage over a candy land cake, and later savor homemade peppermint cocoa along with wedding day memories. Imagine how jolly everyone will be drinking peppermint cocktails from swirly red glasses and watching the newlyweds dancing merrily?
image credits by row (left to right):
row 1: Gordon Gossip, Sweetapolita, World Market
row 2: Project Bride, Martha Stewart, Love’s Go
row 3: The Knot, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart
row 4: World Market, Pintrest, Martha Stewart
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Winter 2012 Issue
