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Whichgoose

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Etsy is the home of so many unique and wonderful designers. If you are looking for wedding accessories that are like no other, Etsy is the best place to go. One of my favorite wedding accessory stores on Etsy is Whichgoose. Whichgoose contains a beautiful collection of natural crowns, tiaras, hair combs and fascinators. The designer Emily will also create custom designs especially for you wedding. They are simply beautiful! I have pictured some of my favorites below.

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Top Left:Ophelia,Top Right:Princess Buttercup, Bottom Left: Petunia. Bottom Right:Josephine

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DIY Favor: Yummy Bread and Jam

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This DIY project is courtesy of Project Wedding. A special thanks for this wonderful idea. I have to say that this beautiful favor idea is one that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  I think I love it so much because this is a favor I would WANT to receive as a guest. It has all of the elements of a great favor. It has sentiment and it is useful. It helps that it is yummy too! Hey, a girl gets hungry after dancing! HeHeHe…

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Step 1
Using the instructions on the package, download label templates and in a program like Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Paint design some labels. Look for fun and free downloadable fonts at Dafont.com.

 

Fill in names to customize and print them onto your label paper. (2).

 

Step 2
Lay out the food trays (1) and line them with tissue paper (7). Cut the patterned tissue paper into a rectangle shape just larger than the size of the tray. It looks cute hanging off the edge a bit.

 

Step 3
After loaves have been baked and cooled, wrap each mini loaf of bread with wax or parchment paper (5). Tie it up with a bit of Baker’s Twine (9) and apply bread label.

 

Step 4
After jam has been spooned into the mini jars (3). Tie a sweet ribbon around the neck of the bottle and apply the jam label.

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Red and White food trays (We got these from our local snack food vendor)
Mini Jam Jars ($1/each from Cost Plus)
Mini Bread Pans ($1/for 5 from your local grocery store)
Wax or Parchment Paper
Red and White Bakers Twine ($7/for 60 feet)
Red and White Patterned Tissue Paper
Red Ribbon ($1.40/ for 25 yards)
Labels ($10/from an Office Supply Store)

 

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Margarita Popsicles~Yummy!

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Margarita Popsicles

These popsicles are not for the kidos! Nope, these are strictly for the adults. This recipe from Bon Appétit is a fun twist on the beloved drink–the Margarita. I did not think you could get much better than a Margarita on a hot summers day, but I think these popsicles are a fun and unique twist. These would perfect to cool down your wedding guests on a hot summer’s day!

 

Ingredients

 

  •    1/2 cup tequila
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt
  • 6 frozen lime-flavored ice pops or fruit bars, unwrapped

Prep
Mix tequila and lime juice in 1-cup measuring cup. Place coarse salt in small bowl. Place all ice pops, sticks up, in deep bowl, or place 1 pop in each of 6 glasses. Pour tequila mixture over ice pops. Lightly dip 1 edge of each ice pop into coarse salt and serve.

 

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Aqua and Red Wedding Two

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Aqua and Red weddings are beautiful, the colors contrast in such a way that it simply  takes your breath away. I love the impact that the colors have. I think my favorite part of this inspiration board is the shoes. I am a sucker for colored shoes with wedding dresses. It is such a great surprise during the garter toss! lol I also love the favors from Rebecca Thuss. Those favors are what made me create this board. LOVE THEM!

 

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Favors by Rebecca Thuss, Bridesmaid Dresses by Jenny Kim Couture, Programs from The Knot Gallery,Shoes pic from The Knot, Table Setting and Program Pockets from Martha Stewart

 

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Pretty DIY Parasols

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Okay, I have to say that I absolutely LOVE these parasols! They are simply adorable. The posy on top of the parasol is beautiful. Plus, this is such a great alternative to flower petals. Many venues are not allowing petals anymore, or make you clean them after the wedding. This idea allows your little attendants to become the blooms themselves. Another great thing is that they can take these home as favors after the wedding. To get the step by step instructions simply visit Martha Stewart.com.

 

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Caging Wedding Beauty

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I have to admit that I was not sure if I liked bride cage veils at first, but I have seemed to fallen in love with them lately. I think that they make a beautiful and powerful statement. They look amazing with vintage inspired gowns, however I think it is the bride that really makes them shine. If it is the bride’s style and she wears it with confidence, there is nothing more beautiful. If you love the bird cage veils as well, Powder Blue Bijoux on Etsy has some amazing styles. They are all hand made and detail in the veils are exquisite! Check them out!

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2009 Summer Wedding Trend~ Lush White Flowers

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Whoever said white was boring, totally did not check out these designs! From carnations to hydrangeas, lush white flowers are the way to go this summer. The all white look is a clean and  sophisticated approach. The key to making this look successful is to not skimp on the flowers. Make sure the flowers are full and the arrangements are lush. If you would like a more simplistic approach, you could use a various shades of white. Another option is to pick flowers that make a big statement, such as calla lilies or orchids. Just keep in mind that these flowers will also come with a higher price tag.

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Canned Beauty

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle just took on a whole new meaning with South Carolina boys Matt and Ted Lee. The Lee brothers have made a career of getting back to good old American basics. To wit, they created this centerpiece right out of the canned-foods aisle. To re-create the look, choose retro-looking cans from your own market, empty them — to make a pie, perhaps — and fill them with small bunches of flowers. This idea is super simple and would be perfect for a vineyard themed wedding–you could even use wine bottles instead of cans– or even a country themed wedding. Depending on the cans you choose this idea would be a great money saver for a variety of weddings.The options and designs are endless! Isn’t that just canny? Sorry! I had to say it!

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Lemony Delights!

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I’m in love with this clever barware idea from Brides.com. I came across this idea while browsing my favorite blog–The Hostess with the Mostess. To create this stylish barware simply, serve up a fun signature drink (like the hard lemonade pictured here) – in mason jars with stylish die-cut lids that have room for a straw!

These Daisy Cut Metal Lids are available in both pewter & gold finishes at Candle Soylutions (starting at $0.39 each).  Various sizes of mason jars are also available at Candle Soylutions.