October 2009 - Posts
Posted Friday, October 30, 2009 5:55 PM
Okay so I know there have been a lot of balloons lately like here and here -- but this is new to me! > More the flower type? Check out our bridesmaid bouquet photos ! Photo: Michele M. Waite Photography ( MicheleMWaite.com/blog )
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Posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:21 PM
Everyone loves a pumpkin patch… especially at a wedding! Using pumpkins to decorate your reception that double as favors, why didn't I think of that?! So adorable, and love the use of different colored pumpkins. Top it all off with a beautiful rustic
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Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:23 PM
Blue and white is one of the most popular wedding color combination searches on The Knot, so, for all of you blue-and-white brides, here are some my favorite things in your palette! > See more blue-and-white wedding details. Right: Vintage-inspired
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Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:06 PM
"What would be the harm of permitting gay men and lesbians to marry?" This was the question Judge Vaughn R. Walker posed to lawyer, Charles J. Cooper two weeks ago in a California court room: "Your honor, my answer is: I don't know," Mr. Cooper said.
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Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:15 PM
In honor of Elisabeth Moss (aka Peggy Olson from "Mad Men") marrying SNL cast member Fred Armisen this past Sunday at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York, I put together a little inspiration board of what their wedding could have been like. Going
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Knot Meredith
Filed under: Cakes, gowns
Posted Monday, October 26, 2009 7:08 PM
Well after seeing this feather-pillow-fight-colorful-balloon engagement photo shoot, it's official: I'm obsessed with Erin Hearts Court Photography (not to mention this awesome couple). If you're like me, you will probably also love photographers Courtney
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Friday, October 23, 2009 6:12 PM
I love how the cake design is ultramodern, right down to the acrylic stand, but the topper has a sweet, child-like vibe, perfect for you Valentine's Day brides! Photo: Studio 306 Photography ( http://www.studio306.com ) Cake: Gateaux, Inc.
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Knot Meredith
Filed under: Cakes
Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:52 PM
I'm so excited to introduce our awesome Real Weddings photo editor, Rebecca Crumley (aka, "Crums") -- it's Rebecca's job to find all of our Real Weddings. Needless to say, she knows hundreds of photographers! Stay tuned for more blog goodies from her...here's
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:04 PM
Clearly, we really like short reception dresses around here, but if you dread doing a full costume change, look into Adele Wechsler's convertible dresses. The ball gown skirt easily comes off! Imagine your guests' faces when you enter the party in the
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Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:40 PM
It's formal and flirty -- a slightly shorter-than-floor-length hemline on a ball gown like this one by Anne Barge is just begging for a pair of sassy shoes and a big open dance floor. p.s. Speaking of dance floors, I made an after-bridal-fashion-week-night
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Wedding Dresses
Posted Monday, October 19, 2009 4:35 PM
Spotted this sparkly number at the Lela Rose show this weekend (in case we haven't talked about it enough already, it's Bridal Fashion Week ) -- a fun party dress -- perfect if you're looking to change into a second dress for the reception! Photo: CLARK+WALKER
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Wedding Dresses
Posted Monday, October 19, 2009 2:42 PM
I just spotted Carley in this gorgeous blue, beaded dress (she's preparing for the special Bridal Fashion Week edition of The Knot LIVE show) and here's an awesome bit of news: She got it at RentTheRunway.com -- an exclusive new website (it's invitation-only
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Posted Friday, October 16, 2009 7:41 PM
If the idea of running off with your photographer the day-of to shoot couple's shots (while your friends and family are over at the cocktail hour mixing and mingling), makes you feel a little left out, you might consider a day-after photo session. Okay,
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Friday, October 16, 2009 10:23 AM
"Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License in Lousiana" -- this story (read it here ) hit the Associated Press this morning, and frankly, we're disgusted at such blatant bigotry. Two thumbs down. > Talk about it with other brides on the Planning &
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Posted Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:16 PM
While I do like the idea of a little dramatic makeup on the eyes or lips, and fun hair accessories like headbands and sparkly pins, I love everything this bride has going on here -- pretty, natural makeup; a simple neckline; a soft updo; and a little
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Hairstyles
Posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:44 PM
Ampersand? Seen it. Plus sign? That too. A knotted shoelace in between the couple's initials? That's new to me. And it goes so well with their shoe theme -- check out the shoehorn favors! >See 235 more wedding monogram ideas. Photos: Joel Flory (http://www.joelflory.com
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Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:05 PM
This couple made coloring book pages out of their engagement photos for all their younger guests. I. Am. A. Fan. Photo: Mathew Morgan Photography ( Matthew-Morgan.blogspot.com ) > Get more wedding ideas for kids !
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Kid Ideas
Posted Monday, October 12, 2009 10:23 PM
Making a big impact at your wedding ceremony doesn't have to break your budget. Jason and Julie of Omaha, NE, created an altar out of wooden frames and fabric (from IKEA!). --Kate Sypal >Get more ceremony decor ideas. Photo: Lindsay Trapnell ( http://www.lindsaytrapnell.com
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Posted Thursday, October 08, 2009 6:12 PM
I'm nerding out over this salt and pepper shaker flower vase idea. So maybe it's too casual for your reception (unless of course you're going for the whole outdoorsy rustic-vintage reception vibe) -- but how cute would this be for a bridal shower or bridesmaid
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Posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 5:42 PM
It's two desserts in one: Colorful macarons (aka macaroons) on the outside and tasty cake on the inside. What guest could resist? >See more of our favorite wedding cake trends. Photo: Ira Lippke ( http://www.iralippke.com ) Cake: Payard ( http://www.payard.com
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Posted by
Knot Meredith
Filed under: Cakes
Posted Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:51 PM
So Pam and Jim are finally making it happen. (It's a about time!) In anticipation and excitement for Thursday night's wedding episode of The Office, we're giving away $979 to David's Bridal. (That also happens to be the total cost of both her dress and
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Posted Monday, October 05, 2009 6:55 PM
Cupcakes are cute, but to freshen up the dessert, just add toppers. The bride made these by cutting out bird shapes from pretty, patterned paper, attaching them to toothpicks, then sticking one in each cupcake. >See our top 90 favorite wedding cupcakes.
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Posted Friday, October 02, 2009 7:33 PM
Spotted this on Allyson Magda Photography's blog, this California couple's "Love Tester" engagement photo shot would make a cute save-the-date! Photo: Allyson Magda Photography ( Blog.AllysonMagda.com ) Speaking of engagement photos, we just launched
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Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Thursday, October 01, 2009 6:37 PM
Bought your shoes yet? Bliss Bridal Shoes ( BlissBridalShoes.com )has a program going on this month to check out -- for every pair of wedding shoes sold in October, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Brides Against Breast Cancer Foundation
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Shoes, Accessories