The Sweetest Thing
A couple’s first dance…the toss of the bouquet…and of course, the cutting of the cake! All time-honored traditions of the reception celebration.
In recent years, the wedding cake has become the pièce de résistance of the reception, a décor element and something guests are guaranteed to look forward to. The beautiful thing about cakes is that they can be inspired by almost anything-color palettes, places, pups-really anything you can imagine!
Some of the most gorgeous couture confections have been inspired by gowns themselves- featuring frilly detailing, jewels, and floral accents that well…take the cake!
A few tastings…
Photo Credits
Karen Wise via Style Me Pretty
Maisie Fantaisie via Preston Bailey
Elizabeth Messina via Junebug Weddings
Kate Headley via Style Me Pretty
Gabe Aceves via Ruffled
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Planning a Spring Rehearsal Dinner
If you’re a Spring bride, have you have a chance to think about the rehearsal dinner? If not, we’re here to help!
Once you’ve selected a venue for your party (think restaurants that specialize in green and organic cuisine!) consider intimate family-style seating at long tables which allows your guests to become better acquainted…
Pretty seasonal flowers can add a pop of color to your tables….
Include a great cocktail and you’re all set for a great event to kick-off your wedding celebration!
Photo Credits
Twin Lens Images via Junebug Weddings
Muse Photography via Style Me Pretty
Mark Brooke via Junebug Weddings
Brienne Michelle Photography via Style Me Pretty
Yvette Roman Photography via Style Me Pretty
NK Photography via Style Me Pretty
Chad Morgan Photography via Style Me Pretty
Joseph K. Muscat Photography via Style Me Pretty
Olive Juice Studios via Style Me Pretty
Anna Kuperberg Photography via Style Me Pretty
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Eco-Style: Fall Cookies
Our Eco-Style post for this week highlights something yummy for the tummy- COOKIES! The fall and winter months are ideal for baking, so with the holidays fast approaching, why not give some thought to some delish and organic treats?
No time for baking AND planning an Eco-Beautiful affair? Understood. You can find yummy and wonderful treats at a local farmer’s market or organic bakery!
This recipe for organic Double Ginger Cookies from Epicurious is perfect for a fall cookie wedding favor or as an option on your dessert bar!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon organic ground ginger
- 3/4 cup minced organic crystallized ginger
- 1 1/4 cups organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons organic ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup organic unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup organic canola oil
- 1 teaspoon grated organic lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh organic lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and crystallized ginger.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of the sugar and all the remaining ingredients.
- Stir the two mixtures together until moist and incorporated, shape into a disk, and cover with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Use 2 Silpats or lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Flour your hands and form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the dough balls through the sugar, and then flatten them with the greased bottom of a drinking glass or cup. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 18 minutes, or until slightly browned (they won’t get very dark, so be careful not to keep them in too long).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Photo Credits (clockwise from top)
Martha Stewart Weddings
Style Me Pretty (photo credit: Nicole Welch Photography)
Etsy (Seller: LMK Gifts)
Style Me Pretty (photo credit: Beaux Arts Photographies)
Style Me Pretty (center photo, photo credit: Joseph K. Muscat Photography)
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Bright Cheerful Bridal Bouquets
Carrying a bright, cheerful bouquet is a guarantee that the sun will be shining on your wedding day. Blooms popping with color have a way of chasing the clouds away, and when there are blue skies, vivid hues dazzle. Vibrant flowers are eco-friendly, too. With a few seasonal, locally-sourced choices, your nosegay can be as joyful and glowing as you!
image sources clockwise from upper left:
Project Wedding
The Knot
Design Sponge
Style Me Pretty (image by Fresh in Love Photography)
The Knot
Wedding Dress Gown
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Wedding Make Up Ideas
From retro to fresh faced and everything in between, wedding day makeup that syncs with your personal style is just as important as your dress! It’s just that finding the right beauty muse for that big day can be somewhat daunting. Sometimes all it takes is some inspiration to get those creative juices flowing.
So, we scoured the internet far and wide to find some makeup ideas to stir the imagination of almost any bride!
images left to right:
Ist row
Style Me Pretty (Aaron Snow and Carl Zoch), Pinterest, Adele
2nd row
Zankyou, Jill Scott, Wedding Obsession
3rd row
Pinterest, Style Me Pretty (Kristen Weaver Photography), Imperfection is Beauty, Style Me Pretty (Erin Hearts Court)
4th row
Mdmulher Moda, Wedding Obsession, Wedding Bee
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Winter 2012 Issue
