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September 2008 - Posts

Edible Wedding Favor Ideas: Healthy Treats

Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:30 PM

Edible favors are always a popular parting gift. Make your favors delicious and decorative by following your color scheme. Photo: Cynthia Martyn I love this green goodie bag because it reinforces the wedding's color motif. The best part about these favors?

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Wedding Flowers: Pink Blooms

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 5:20 PM

Trying to find the perfect color combination for your summer wedding? Roxanne and Carlos went for a pretty, pink palette with touches of green for their outdoor affair in Austin, TX. Check out their colorful floral creations! Photo: Red Fly Photography

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Wedding Hairstyle Idea: Just Add Flowers

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 11:39 AM

The key to the perfect wedding day hairstyle? The perfect embellishments. While we love sparkly jeweled hair pins, a few simple flowers will work too. A tip: Choose a hearty flower like an orchid for your hair to ensure that it stays fresh all day. Check

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Wedding Traditions: Bouquet Toss Alternatives

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 11:35 AM

Putting your own spin on a custom is a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding, and a lot of brides are taking a new approach the traditional bouquet toss. At her wedding, Ragan gave the bouquet to one of her best friends, along with a toast

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Bridesmaids Fashion: The New Bouquet

Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008 12:39 PM

Would you consider ditching the bridesmaid's bouquets for stylish accessories? Alaynne and Gardiner did just that for their outdoor wedding in St. Louis. Check out their aisle style below! If fans and parasols don't fit your theme, consider other hand

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Elegant Centerpieces: Peacock Feather Accents

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:01 PM

Looking for a way to add some extra elegance to your day? Take a cue from Christine and Hugo who used a peacock inspiration for their outdoor vows in Mayfield Park, TX. Photo: SMS Photography The peacock feathers added an earthy and ethereal touch to

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Dress Ideas: Bridal Designer Roundup from the Emmy Awards

Posted Monday, September 22, 2008 6:32 PM

Whether you're a celeb-obsessed bride or just looking to slightly glam up your wedding day look, last night's Emmy Award red carpet was full of wedding day beauty and fashion inspiration. Among our favorites from top bridal fashion designers last night...

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Reception Ideas: Yellow Coaster Escort Cards

Posted Monday, September 22, 2008 5:38 PM

I'm obsessed with these adorable white and yellow circle cards that Amy and Chris chose for their rustic, outdoor wedding at the bride's parent's lake cabin in Hayward, WI. The yellow printed images and the blue handwritten names capture the modern, yet

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Real Wedding Details: A "Bipartisan" Wedding

Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 1:56 PM

In the spirit of the 2008 presidential election, we thought this wedding in Oceancliff, Rhode Island was especially fitting. The couple, Aimee and Michael, both work in and share a love for politics -- the only catch is that she's a Democrat and he's

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Reception Ideas: New First Dance Songs

Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 12:58 PM

"At Last" by Etta James and "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green will always be classic first dance songs, but we're hearing about a lot of couples going with less traditional selections for their first spin on the dance floor. Here are a few from recently-featured

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Knot Spot: Kate Hudson "Obsessed with The Knot!"

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:45 AM

We blushed a little after reading the cover story in W magazine's September issue with Kate Hudson. While filming Bride Wars -- a movie about two best friends (played by Hudson and Ann Hathaway) who become rivals after scheduling their weddings on the

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Reception Centerpieces: Can you commit to one bud?

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:48 AM

How are you planning to work flowers into your wedding day? Will you do a mix of assorted flowers or do you love one bloom enough to weave it through your entire celebration? These couples relied on one stem to make a major impact. Clockwise from top

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Reception Ideas: Organic Escort Cards

Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:25 PM

Most brides dream of a fairy tale wedding but Meagan and Ben from Utah actually had one. I love the whimsical, woodsy accents they used to compliment their sunset, outdoor wedding. The inspiration for this organically elegant day? "Spring and new beginnings,"

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Reception Ideas: Mini Desserts

Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:39 AM

Check out what we found on One Thousand Words Photography's wedding blog -- delicious desserts! One of our favorite new trends is mini desserts and Corrina and Jason made sure their guests had lots of choices. Plates of chocolate cupcakes topped with

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Real Wedding Details: A Yellow and Fuchsia Wedding

Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 6:02 PM

We discovered this gorgeous yellow and fuchsia wedding on photographer Laura Novak's wedding blog , which took place in Bryn Athyn, PA at the Cairnwood Mansion . Yellow is such a hot color this season and we love the way couple Dina and Leo carried it

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Reception Ideas: Giving Guests Unexpected Extras

Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 5:55 PM

A welcome basket is a nice touch to help out-of-town wedding guests get comfortable and stay informed about the events of the weekend, but some couples are going above and beyond by providing guests with unexpected (but very useful) extras. There was

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Groomsmen Style: Boutonniere Ideas

Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008 2:56 PM

We all love thinking about our wedding day flowers: From the reception and ceremony arrangements to the bouquets that you and your girls are carrying. So what about the guys? Do you have any special touches for the groom and his gang? Jen and Gabe finished

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Wedding Flowers: Sophisticated Succulents

Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:57 PM

I just adore succulents these days. These so-called "fat plants" add such a graphic look to reception tables, the ceremony decor, even a bouquet -- and they are so simple to use. You can float them in a shallow vase filled with water or line them up in

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Reception Ideas: A Colorful Garden Wedding

Posted Tuesday, September 09, 2008 1:07 PM

We love the colorful palette used at Jill and Harry's backyard wedding in Fullerton, CA. Orange creates the perfect vibrancy against the greenery of their garden wedding. The wedding's bright orange hue even makes the stationery -- like the table cards

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Reception Style: Touches of Fall

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008 4:30 PM

Planning a fall wedding? Skip out on the pumpkin decor and embrace the beautiful shades of the season. For their September wedding, Elisabeth & Akan chose a rich color palette of browns, oranges, reds, and neutrals. They decided on personalized touches

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Fashion: Sleeves Please!

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008 4:30 PM

Ever tried finding a long-sleeved gown for a religious wedding? For guests (and even the bride), choosing a halter or strapless style off-the-rack may be off-limits which makes shopping a major challenge. Time to consider some other options. Opt for sleeves

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Cake Ideas: Creative Cake Toppers

Posted Friday, September 05, 2008 3:05 PM

Tired of seeing traditional bride and groom cake toppers? Lots of couples are finding fun new ways to top off their cakes. You don’t have to part with the basic bride and groom topper for a different look. Dana and Kirk’s cake topper definitely got guests

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Reception Style: The Name Game

Posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:35 PM

Will you keep it simple or have some fun when it comes to leading guests to their tables? Check out some of these great ideas. Mary and Phil worked their signature color, sunshine yellow, into their big day in Toledo, Ohio. Jen and Gabe wed in Stockton

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Ceremony Ideas: Revamped Ring Bearer Pillows

Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 4:43 PM

Having little ones in your wedding? We've come across cool new ring bearer ideas for every kind of ceremony! This natural, moss-covered ring bearer pillow was tied with a pretty pink satin bow, making it the perfect blend of au naturel and elegant. The

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