July 2008 - Posts
Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:30 PM
You're set on the spontaneity of photojournalism but determined to take at least semi-formal family portraits. Squeezing all the required relatives into the frame, including restless nieces and nephews and grandparents with limited mobility, can pose
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Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:19 AM
Who says you have to have a white wedding? These days, many brides are ditching the puffy white princess dresses and opting for less traditional gowns that reflect their personality. Ellen, a rocker chick from Minneapolis, Minnesota, always knew she didn’t
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Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 5:39 PM
Plain white invitations not your style? With a touch of color and creativity, you can have a fun, flirty event. Check out these bright orange escort cards and invitations with a white trim -- the color pops! For their wedding in Washington, DC, Bridget
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Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 1:32 PM
We recently gave our wedding transportation area a facelift, and it gave us a good chance to take a look at all the cool transportation photos from our real weddings. Here are a few that caught my eye: Carly and Justin used twelve golf carts to get their
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Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:17 PM
Think checkered tablecloths are too "backyard barbecue"? Think again! Check out how Kate and Scott decorated their tables for their wedding outside of Philadelphia. The checkered table cloth gives a sophisticated black-and-white color palette a playful
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Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:44 PM
Tired of the same cookie cutter reception halls? Think outside the box. With a little inventiveness, you can turn any space into your dream wedding. This historic distillery makes the perfect backdrop for a rustic fall wedding. The Knot’s Real Wedding
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Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:20 PM
Ever tried squeezing your wrist into a bangle that just won't budge? Or bought a bracelet that's too big hoping it'll stay put? Who hasn't! Now, imagine putting your bridesmaids through that pain with what you thought was a gracious gift. Luckily, with
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Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:42 AM
Ankle-length, tea-length, cocktail …hemlines are getting shorter and shorter so give your bridesmaids a gift they can actually put to good use. Your friends will instantly fall for Whish’s luxurious line of shave creams complete with a blinged-out body
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Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 3:18 PM
A hometown fiesta with all of your favorite people is a great choice, but there is a new trend--destination bachelorette parties . Try a grown-up version of a sleepover with all of your friends traveling to a fun destination (think Vegas, NYC or to the
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Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 10:30 AM
We hear about a lot of unique wedding sites at The Knot, and this is one of my favorites: Renee and Gary held their reception at an amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. The couple used the whimsical setting to inspire their wedding details, from sending
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Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:20 AM
Move over cherry blossoms! There's a hot new wedding flower in town called elderflower. While you may be hard-pressed to find its small white petals in a bridal bouquet , you will definitely see it in cocktails, thanks to St. Germain . This elegant French
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Posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:26 AM
Yellow is one of my favorite colors, so it’s no surprise Karima and Aaron’s nuptials caught my eye. The Iowa City couple created the ideal summertime wedding scene with shabby chic flair. The Details… In an open field, underneath a birch huppah built
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Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 2:05 PM
Surprise your bridal party with something functional and fun -- a tote bag. Check out this trendy carry-all bag from Jane Marvel. This new line of vegan-friendly bags offers 17 different styles -- from weekenders to shoppers -- of lightweight, laminated
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Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:21 PM
I just love ForYourParty.com . Check out these brand new swizzle sticks created with a vintage chandelier to match a wedding invitation. Brilliant! The company loves to team up with all kinds of wedding style designers, such as Hello! Lucky and Delphine
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Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:31 AM
If you want to lift the veil on traditional headpieces and go for something totally unique, check out the sellers on Etsy.com, where you can purchase handmade crafts Ebay-style. I’m especially entranced by the whimsical designs of seller/designer Whichgoose.
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Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:46 AM
I love the playful, laid-back style of this vintage Hawaiian-themed wedding. The Knot's Real Wedding couple, Yvonne and Bill, wed on a plantation in Maui, Hawaii and incorporated old school tropical flavor with unique twists. The Details... Mokara orchids
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