September 2009 - Posts
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:23 PM
Don't get me wrong: I love flowers. But every once in a while, a non-floral item comes along that blows me away. This time, there were two. The paper-flower bouquet on the right is more gorgeous than some real-flower bouquets I've seen. Too intimidating
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Knot Meredith
Filed under: DIY Ideas
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 6:27 PM
That's right. You saw it here first. Donuts are the new wedding cake alternative. Set them up on trays and scatter them around a pretty cake stand. This couple upped the ante by ordering extra-special ones from Dee's Mini Organic Doughnuts ( OrganicDonuts.com
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Posted Friday, September 25, 2009 6:50 PM
At Jenn and Jim's wedding, every table was named after places in children's books. Wouldn't it be fun to seat whoever's been stressing you out at Far Far Away? >See more than 150+ creative wedding table names Photos: Jennifer Lindberg Weddings ( http://www.jenniferlindbergweddings.com
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Posted Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:10 PM
An easy do-it-yourself idea, use lace ribbon to dress up your escort card table. I like that this idea translates easily to other decor elements too -- you could also dress up your cocktail tables with lace (or any other pattern you please!) ribbon. Photo:
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Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:47 PM
So I'm not usually a fan of spraypainted flowers, but these gold berries won me over. They're a perfect match to the bouquet wrap and coordinate with the pearl brooches so well. >See more than 2,000 wedding bouquets. Flowers: The Florist Garden Photos:
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Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:36 AM
Spotted this idea yesterday: Have your guests write notes and well wishes to you on vintage post cards (or ones that work with your wedding day colors and style). Later, fill up an old photo album or scrap book them all together. This couple used an old
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Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 6:05 PM
Even if your guests don't love to read, they'll love these library book escort cards. Lindsay, an Ohio bride, nodded to her job as a teacher with this adorable DIY display. >See more than 600 escort card photos from real weddings Photo: Shutter Love
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Posted Friday, September 18, 2009 7:34 PM
Lisa and Sean took advantage of the TV screens already in place in their Kansas church to personalize the space -- they showed images of flowers in their signature wedding color! > See 650+ wedding ceremony decor ideas Photo: Snap Photography ( SnapPhotography.net
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Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:48 PM
Want a little more personality than a glass bubble vase offers? Stick flowers into candelabras where candles would normally go! > See more than 1,000 wedding centerpieces Photo: Brandy J Photography ( BrandyJ.com ) Flowers: Something New Florist (
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Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:29 PM
This idea kind of runs along the same lines as borrowing your grandparent's wedding cake topper: borrow antique furniture from your family and incorporate it into your wedding decor. Here, an old wooden chair creates the perfect pedestal for a rustic
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Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:35 AM
Here's a fun way to perk up your cupcake tower -- line it with patterned fabric in your wedding colors. It's an easy way to create a nice pop of color on the dessert table. Photo: Boutwell Studio ( CheninBoutwell.com ) > See more wedding cupcake display
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Posted Friday, September 11, 2009 5:55 PM
When our photo editor sent this along to me, I almost fell out of my chair. This couple created their own comic book wedding invitations. Nice! Photo:Heidi Ryder Photography ( HeidiRyder.net )
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The Knot Blog
Filed under: DIY Ideas
Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:11 PM
These video Ecards launched on the site yesterday and I just had to share. (Click on the image above to watch Sarah from our office and her fiance dance on the beach!) They're video Ecards. Just choose your background and add your photos -- a fun Friday
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Posted Wednesday, September 09, 2009 5:30 PM
Usually, brooches go on the wrap, but that's what makes this bouquet stand out: The floral pin is in the bouquet. >See more than 2,000 wedding bouquets. Photo: Jennifer S. Rau Photography ( http://www.jsrphotography.com ) Bouquet: Belle of the Ball
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Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 7:53 PM
How gorgeous is this navy and pink wedding cake?! The talented Jennyfer Mancino from Sugar Suite ( TheSugarSuite.com ) created it using lovebird pottery as the cake topper and a coordinating bowl to separate the top tier from the rest -- beats plastic
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Posted Friday, September 04, 2009 3:25 PM
With the right cords, along with a laptop, camera, and photo printer, it's totally possible to make your own photo booth. The couple that put this one together gave it a very homemade look out of cardboard boxes and pens but you could cover yours in pretty
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Friday, September 04, 2009 9:01 AM
A combination of super budget-friendly, unique, and gorgeous -- instead of paper lanterns, hang fabric patterened flags from the ceiling of your tent or reception site. Photo: One Love Photography ( OneLovePhoto.typepad.com ) > See more DIY wedding
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Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 6:11 PM
This is so smart: The flower arrangements that lined the aisle at Nicole and James' Washington-state wedding later topped the reception tables (with some branches added in for height). Even the bridesmaid bouquets did double duty as extra table decoration.
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Posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 5:24 PM
A new way to honor the city you're marrying in -- get black-and-white post cards or photos of landmark buildings and hang from ribbons behind the cake (or cupcake) table. Photo: Elisabeth Millay Photography ( ElisabethMillay.com ) > See more creative
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