Here is an easy but beautiful table decoration idea. This is simply three rose buds and votive candles alternated. This arrangement is simple but looks striking!
Month: December 2008
Let Love Take Flight
Let your love take flight with this beautiful wedding inspiration board. The beautiful table settings and cake are the ultimate inspiration for this design. I also love the little bird favor boxes that conceal little treats for the guests and the old-fashioned feel of the mailbox. All of the details just add to the unique and beautiful feel of this wedding.
Table Setting by Rebecca Thuss,Stationary by Grapevine,Candles , Lanterns, Bird Treat Favors,and Dove Wishing Well from Martha Stewart Food and Drinks from Brides.com
Get The Look~Sultry Sparkling Eyes from Smashbox
Face:
Start with an application of PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER all over face using fingertips to smooth and perfect skin. Apply CAMERA READY FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION using the half moon brush for a flawless complexion. Warm CAMERA READY CONCEALER on the back of your hand, then dab over any imperfections using CONCEALER BRUSH #4. For a luminous glow, blend PHOTO OP UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER under eyes and in the inner corners. For a natural flush on cheeks, apply FUSION SOFT LIGHTS in DUSK using TRAVEL FACE BRUSH starting at apples of cheeks and blending back toward temples.
Eyes:
Using the RAPTURE EYE SHADOW & BRUSH SET, apply the cream shade from EYE SHADOW DUO in GALA all over lids using SHADOW BRUSH #32. Using TRAVEL ANGLED BLENDING BRUSH, apply the deep brown shade from EYE SHADOW DUO in SPLENDID, blending across upper and lower lashline for a soft smoky effect. For added definition, apply the intense black shade from EYE SHADOW DUO in GALA tightly at the upper and lower lashline using the liner end of the TRAVEL LINER & CONTOUR BRUSH. Add even more drama by sweeping JET SET WATERPROOF EYE LINER in MIDNIGHT BLACK along the inner rim using ARCED LINER BRUSH #21. To brighten eyes and add a little sparkle, dab the pale gold shade from EYE SHADOW DUO in TWILIGHT to inner corners of eyes using DEFINER BRUSH #15. Complete the eyes with multiple coats of BIONIC MASCARA in JET BLACK.
Lips:
Create the perfect peachy pink pout by applying LIP GLOSS in STUNNING all over lips, followed by LIP GLOSS in LOVELY.
Wedding Thank You Card Sayings
As I was sitting down and completing all of my thank you cards last night, I realized that it is hard to think of something personal and unique for every single person! I really feel for you girls that had a big wedding, because I barely got through my fifty cards. I can’t imagine what those of you who have 180 are going through! That’s when I got the idea for this post. To help you out, I have compiled a list of sayings for thank you cards. Shhhh…It will be our little secret!
*Thank you
for sharing in our joy,
for keeping us
in your thoughts,
and for giving us
a gift of love.
*Our sincere thanks for all your
good wishes. Thank you for
giving us a lasting memory.
*Thank you for sharing
in our Special Day
*A heartfelt thanks for
a thoughtful gift
*Thank you for your thoughtful
gift and for being a part of our
special day
*Your thoughtfulness and
good wishes are
greatly appreciated
*A lovely note can barely say
all we felt that magic day.
A heartfelt thanks is sent to you
for your thoughtful gift and wishes too.
*You have truly enriched our
happiness with your lovely gift.
Thank you for giving us a lasting
memory of your kindness and generosity.
*We thank you very much
for sharing in our joyous
occasion. Your lovely gift
and thoughtfulness are
very much appreciated
*By your friendship and love,
you have made our new life
together so very special
*Thank You
…for making our day special and
filled with the most wonderful memories
that we will both cherish forever…
*We thank you for celebrating our
joy, supporting our dreams,
and sharing in our love.
*Your presence there has blessed our day
And touched us in a special way.
A day so grand would not have been
Without the love of our family and friends.
Our hearts extend a special thanks to you
For coming out on the day we said, “I Do.”
*This brings sincere thanks
for the lovely gift you sent.
We hope it helps to tell you
Just how much it meant.
(Names)
*Our sincere thanks
for all your good wishes
and very lovely gift.
(Names)
*(Names)
sincerely appreciate and thank you
for your very lovely
wedding gift.
*Please accept our sincere thanks
for the lovely gift.
Both the thought and the gift
made us very happy.
(Names)
*With sincere appreciation,
we both send thanks to you
for your very lovely gift
and for your thoughtful wishes, too.
*A loving note can barely say
all we felt that magic day.
A heartfelt thanks is sent to you
for your thoughtful gift and wishes, too.
(Names)
*We thank you
for your thoughtfulness
and the wedding gift to.o
(Names)
*Thank you for joining us
as we began our new life together.
Your generosity and thoughtfulness
were very much appreciated.
(Names)
*You have truly enriched our happiness
with your lovely gift.
Thank you for giving us a lasting memory
of your kindness and generosity.
(Names)
*Thank you for adding to
the joyful spirit of our wedding
with your presence
and lovely gift.
(Names)
*One thank you for the gift,
and another for the thought.
A dozen thank yous couldn’t tell you
all the happiness they brought.
(Names)
*Please accept our sincere thanks
and God’s blessings
for the lovely gift.
Both the thought and the gift
made us very happy.
(Names)
*Just a note to thank you
and a line to tell you, too,
nothing was more welcomed
than the lovely gift from you.
(Names)
*Being remembered
In such a nice way
Means a lot more than
Just “Thank you” can say!
(Names)
*Thank you for sharing
our special day with us,
and for the very lovely gift.
(Names)
*A loving note can barely say
all we felt that magic day.
A heartful thanks
is sent to you
for your thoughtful
gift and wishes, too
*Words cannot express
the joy that we feel
remembering that
you shared the
beginning of
our new life together.
Thank you for your
very thoughtful gift
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
If you are having a winter wedding then it is probably going to be quite cold. My wedding was just last week and it was freezing! Not to mention the snow on the ground and in the air. This made for a pretty wedding but a cold walk to the car and for super cold pictures! Having your new hubby right beside you does not keep you as warm as you may think! To keep myself warm I opted for a fake fur wrap, but there are many options out there that would be great! I have the most classic designs pictured below. All of these designs are timeless and beautiful. Plus they will look great with a variety of dress styles.
Something Blue…
I am always looking for something fun and unique that could be used for that “something blue”. If your wedding colors have blue in them, then you are golden. If not, it can a quite challenging thing to find. That is why I like these little hot shorts! They are a great take on the “something blue”. It is different, fun, and best of all it is worn under the dress so it will not clash with your wedding colors! Wouldn’t these be great to surprise your groom with after the wedding too? I love them! Check it out!
Plum Perfect
Not every wedding that takes place in winter has to have the red, white, and green Christmas feel. If you are looking for something different, then maybe try a deep plum color. Plum is a majestic color that gives the feel of winter. Add touches of deep greens and blues to really make a statement. Think Peacock feathers for inspiration, and you can even add a few in the decor. This color pallet will be simply beautiful!
Pictures fromthe knotand Brides.com
Wedding Favor Idea Carmels from Tartelette!
What you are going to do for your wedding favors can be a hard thing to decide. You don’t want something everyone will leave on the table! and you want something everyone will like. Well, then how about candy? Candy is sure to call to everyones sweet tooth and I bet you don’t find too many left over at the end of the reception! Especially if you make these yummy little caramels from Tartelette. They are sure to melt in your mouth and leave your guests wanting more.
Tartelette’s Grand Marnier Caramels Recipe
Makes eighty-one 1-inch caramels
Note: the original recipe calls for Golden Syrup but I wanted to finish the corn syrup I had so I subsituted one invert sugar for another one without a problem.
1 cup corn syrup
2 cups sugar
3/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks, softened
Line the bottom and sides of the baking pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil. Combine the corn syrup, sugar, and salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, until the mixture begins to simmer around the edges. Wash the sugar and syrup from the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. (Meanwhile, rinse the spatula or spoon before using it again later.) Uncover the pan and wash down the sides once more. Attach the candy thermometer to the pan, without letting it touch the bottom of the pan, and cook, uncovered (without stirring) until the mixture reaches 305°F. Meanwhile, heat the cream in a small saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Turn off the heat and cover the pan to keep the cream hot.
When the sugar mixture reaches 305°F, turn off the heat and stir in the butter chunks. Gradually stir in the hot cream; it will bubble up and steam dramatically, so be careful. Turn the burner back on and adjust it so that the mixture boils energetically but not violently. Stir until any thickened syrup at the bottom of the pan is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, to about 245°F. Then cook, stirring constantly, to 260°f for soft, chewy caramels or 265°F; for firmer chewy caramels.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier extract. Pour the caramel into the lined pan. Let set for 4 to 5 hours, or overnight until firm.
Lift the pan liner from the pan and invert the sheet of caramel onto a sheet of parchment paper. Peel off the liner. Cut the caramels with an oiled knife. Wrap each caramel individually in wax paper or cellophane.
Real Wedding Rachel and John
I want to start out by thanking Rachel for sharing her beautiful wedding pictures with us. Rachel and John’s wedding was a Christmas themed wedding. The ceremony took place on the beach and the reception was inside.
Rachel carried a bouquet of white roses that she adorned with a beautiful rosary. All of the bridesmaids had black dresses and carried bouquets of red roses.
The small details of Rachel’s wedding truly makes it stand out. For her something blue she attached rhinestones to the bottoms of her shoes that represented the bride and grooms initials. Rachel and John are big Gators fans so, what other choice would you have than to reflect that in the garter belt? Super cute!
Rachel also has two Boston Terriers that are her little fur babies. Since they could not attend the wedding, they still made their presence known in the decor. The cake topper is super cute and reflects that puppy love.