{Puppy Love} Incorporating Your Furry Friends in the Wedding Festivities

by Cheryl on 04.19.2012
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I’m a huge animal lover and have two furry babies of my own, so I am in love with these creative ways to incorporate your four-legged friends into your wedding festivities. How sweet is this little tuxedo-clad pup?  Precious! I’m loving  this little guy with his coordinating bow-tie! Here’s one more little dashingly handsome dog! [...]

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{Wedding Planning} Creating Your Seating Chart — Tips & Advice

by Nicole on 04.18.2012
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Ah the seating chart — one of the least fun parts of wedding planning, especially if you’re having a big wedding. While it seems like an easy task, it’s not rare for couples to get pretty frustrated with this as they get closer and closer to their big days. That’s why I’ve decided to share [...]

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{Floral Inspiration} Yellow Billy Balls for Wedding Decor

by Nicole on 04.17.2012
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There is something just so sweet about the ultra-simple billy ball (also known as the billy button and officially called the Craspedia). This pom-shaped flower pops up in weddings all the time, even occasionally owning the entire theme of a wedding. Although, they’re perfect as an accent too; I especially love them in rustic affairs. [...]

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{Style} Save on Wedding Fashion with Rent the Runway

by Kelsey on 04.16.2012
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Whether you’re a bride-to-be searching for party frocks for all the events leading up to your big day or a wedding guest on the hunt for a designer gown without the designer price tag, Rent the Runway just might be your new best friend. (If you haven’t yet heard, RTR offers dresses from more than [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Sassy & Sweet Short Wedding Dress Inspiration

by Cheryl on 04.13.2012
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I’m swooning over the short wedding dress trend! They are perfect for a more casual, beach wedding or as a fun and flirty reception dress (that’s easy to dance in too!).  Check out a few of my favorites below… 1. This lacy number is perfect for kicking up your heels and dancing! 2. The feathery [...]

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5 Ways to Customize Your Wedding Ceremony

by Nicole on 04.12.2012
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From talking to brides, I often hear that people think the ceremony portion of the wedding day has be pretty standard. Generally, people assume that most wedding ceremonies are the same, with a few minor tweaks here and there. However, even while following a traditional format, there are many great ways to customize your ceremony [...]

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{Design Crush} Romantic Lace

by Ashley on 04.11.2012
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One of my favorite design trends of the moment is lace; it’s a timeless material that is showing up at weddings more than ever. Adding elements of lace to your design will create a soft, romantic ambiance at your wedding. There are many ways to incorporate this classic motif on your big day, whether it’s [...]

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Wedding Invitation Tips from Wedding Paper Divas Co-founder Laura Ching

by Nicole on 04.10.2012
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Back in the fall, I was thrilled to get to feature an interview with Tiny Prints/Wedding Paper Divas co-founder Laura Ching! Today, Laura’s back — sharing her top wedding invitation tips AND her favorite picks for summer. Here are 5 tips from Laura for the perfect stationery, etiquette advice and style inspiration: Choose one element [...]

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{Recipe} Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

by Nicole on 04.09.2012
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Like many couples, Michael and I both work full-time, so we used to struggle when it came to dinner. We’d both get home around 6:30 and want to eat and relax, not have to slave over the stove! That’s when I discovered how many amazing and easy dishes you could make in the Crock Pot. [...]

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{DIY} Mod Podge Breakfast-in-bed Tray

by Nicole on 04.05.2012
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Looking for an easy DIY project? I recently picked up an old breakfast-in-bed tray at an estate sale, painted it gold and Mod Podged in a fun piece of patterned fabric. It’s super easy to do, and it really makes for a unique tray for your home or to give away as a gift! What [...]

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