January 2009 - Posts
Posted Friday, January 30, 2009 2:17 PM
Photo: Union Photography You've heard it before: "You can totally wear this bridesmaid dress again!" But in this case, I really think it's true. Think about it: When you're shopping for a party dress, you're usually looking for a short patterned dress,
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Knot Meredith
Filed under: Black
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:23 PM
Photo: Chyna Darner Photography Looking for big ways to save? Consider potted centerpieces instead of cut arrangements like the one above from Stacie and Keith's wedding in Guerneville, CA and re-pot your flowers into vintage-style fruit and veggie boxes
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Centerpieces
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:34 PM
Photo: Jennifer Davis Photography Move over towering cakes, mini desserts are the new reception must-have. That's right, tiny treats are becoming more and more common at weddings. So surprise your guests with bite-sized morsels like these adorable Key
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Desserts
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009 6:49 PM
Photo: Jenna Walker Photography DIY details always have this enviable, one-of-a-kind quality, but some projects are so tricky, they may as well require a fine art degree. Not this one from Hai and Jon's wedding in Denver, Colorado: The beautiful bird
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Posted Monday, January 26, 2009 4:55 PM
Photo: Laura Negri Photography Forget hanging paper lanterns. The latest tent decor trend brings the outdoors in. Victoria and Nishan's planner from Northern California added a fresh, sophisticated touch to their reception tent by covering the ceiling
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Knot Tia
Filed under: Reception Ideas
Posted Friday, January 23, 2009 5:20 PM
We've been busy at work launching 10 new local wedding websites, including New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago , Boston , Miami , Houston , Minneapolis/St. Paul , Napa , Outer Banks , and Charleston with many many many more to come! In addition to the
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Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:29 PM
Photo: Elisa Cicinelli, ElisaPhoto What's new in centerpieces? Sweet (or in this case, sour) add-ons. Lemons are one of my favorite ways to add a punch of color to a simple flower filled vase. Check out the way Melanie and Kevin jazzed up these tabletoppers
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Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:58 PM
Photo: Ann Hamilton and Gene Higa/Gene Higa Photography I know you've seen paper lanterns 100, okay 1,000, times before, but I bet you haven't seen silk ones like this! They gave Mimi and Tom's san Jose, CA, wedding a whimsical Mary Poppins' "Let's Go
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Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:14 PM
May we just say that Michelle's one-shoulder gown last night was gorgeous! As a nod to our new first lady and her gorgeous inaugural ball gown, we rounded up three wedding dress look-alikes, perfectly fitting for your inauguration (into marriage that
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Fashion
Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2009 8:53 PM
This week, we hit up April Foster from April Foster Events in Indianapolis for our $10K budget challenge of the week. Here's her plan for a $10K wedding in Indianapolis.... Photo: Troy Hill Photography The Vision This is a plan for a winter wedding in
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Budgeting Ideas
Posted Monday, January 19, 2009 3:09 PM
Photo: BKB Photography We got such a great response from our paper bouquet a few weeks ago, that we thought we'd feature another paper-made wedding detail for all you DIYers. Check out this pink and green boutonniere from Robin and Alex's outdoor wedding
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Boutonnieres
Posted Friday, January 16, 2009 5:46 PM
Photo: Marie Labbancz Photography We're seeing a ton of patterned wedding decor. From gingham ring pillows (see the photo below!) to invites, linens, and stationery, it seems like couples everywhere are incorporating patterns into their wedding day decor.
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Favors
Posted Thursday, January 15, 2009 6:34 PM
Photo: Chyna Darner Photography For a ring pillow that really pops, look to printed fabrics. California couple Stacie and Keith wanted something a little different for their outdoor wedding in Guerneville. Inspired by their red and blue color palette,
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Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:06 PM
Photo: Etsy.com Had this crafter joined Etsy.com a little earlier (instead of just two weeks before my wedding!), I totally would have surprised my guests with customized cake toppers of me and my husband. I love that these Weeble-like figurines are highly
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Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2009 5:35 PM
Photo: Woodward + Rick A great DIY project: Hanging paper cranes up as ceremony decor. That's what Terri and Sean did for their outdoor ceremony in North Carolina. More than 1000 paper birds, hand-crafted by the couple with help from family and friends,
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Reception Ideas
Posted Monday, January 12, 2009 5:35 PM
Samantha from soiréebliss! events & weddings based out of Houston, Texas put together our $10K wedding of the week feature. Here's the plan... A $10K Wedding in Houston, Texas The Setting Late afternoon garden affair. The venue is surrounded by lush
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Budgeting Ideas
Posted Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:23 PM
Photo: Melanie Nashan/Nashan Photographers There were so many great details from Stephanie and Russell's South Carolina wedding -- each one helping to convey their overall wedding day style. One of my favorite details are the mint juleps they served during
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Posted Thursday, January 08, 2009 2:45 PM
We just spotted this interview with Anne Hathaway -- it turns out that she's been a member of TheKnot.com for quite a while. Is she really getting married? Not according to our records... Check it out!
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Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 5:35 PM
Here's a brilliant -- and budget-friendly -- idea: Choose your favorite city and hold your ceremony at its city hall. How much does it cost to get married in a gorgeous place in Manhattan? $60. Yes, really. And that includes the $35 marriage license fee!
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Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:26 PM
A few editors from The Knot had the opportunity to attend the red-carpet premiere of Bride Wars this last Monday night. To sum it up, here are 5 of our favorite moments from the night... Photos: Alisha Clark Photographer 5. Sitting in a theater watching
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Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 2:39 PM
Photo: Nashan Photographers, Livingston, MT When guests are traveling from far away, even if it's stateside, it's nice to surprise them with a special treat. A great way to do that is with totes inspired by your location. Check out these adorable sand-colored
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Wedding Favors
Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:35 PM
Photo: Studio Atticus, Boston Don't have the budget to splurge on extra flower arrangements at the reception? Steal this idea: scatter pre-bought vases throughout your reception space and add a flower bud to each to get a look similar to what Kelly and
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Reception Ideas
Posted Monday, January 05, 2009 11:03 PM
Whether you're not the china-registering types, or you're just looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary to add to your list of traditional registries, here are 5 unconventional registries worth considering. 1. Plan an Adventure. Your honeymoon
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Posted Monday, January 05, 2009 5:14 PM
A customized monogram is a great way to create a cohesive theme throughout the wedding. Check out these blue monogrammed koozies from Melissa and Rob's spring wedding at Lauxmont Farms in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Not only are these a far cry from traditional
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Favors
Posted Friday, January 02, 2009 7:21 PM
Photo: Jason Groupp Photography This month, we're challenging wedding and event planners from across the country to come up with a plan for a gorgeous wedding on $10K. In a city where the average cost of a wedding happens to fall around the $50K mark
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Budgeting Ideas
Posted Friday, January 02, 2009 6:55 PM
Photo: Novak Photography We've all seen fruit used in centerpieces, but probably not under them! Even without the gorgeous amaryllis arrangements in the background, this escort card display (created from the florists at The European Gallery ) would look
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