November 2009 - Posts
Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 6:32 PM
Eileen and Wes clued guests into their dating history -- and personalized their reception -- with a colorful relationship timeline. After the wedding, it can decorate your home! >Search hundreds of personalized wedding details. Photo: Karin Von Voigtlander
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Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 12:54 PM
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton got engaged to longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky around Thanksgiving! In honor of their upcoming summer nuptials, I made a little inspiration board: The bride-to-be's passion for ballet could translate into a pink
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Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:33 PM
Love this DIY felt and button wrist corsage -- a fun, funky alternative to the flower corsage! Photo: Lara Hanlon Photography ( LaraHanlonPhotography.com )
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Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:07 PM
This is probably one of the craziest wedding ideas I've ever seen: a turkey feather wedding from 1947. A very special thank-you to LIFE.com for sending it over just in time for the holidays. Yikes! Photo: LIFE.com (From "A Very Plucky Bride" photo slideshow
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Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:08 AM
No need to match the maids' manis when you can go glam with vintage gloves. Very cool and I would definitely re-wear them! Photo: Jonathan Canlas Photography ( JonathanCanlasPhotography.com ) > See more retro wedding photos !
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Posted Monday, November 23, 2009 5:49 PM
This bride's grandmother, who had recently passed away, used to own a candy store, so, to pay homage to her, the couple set up a candy bar called "Nana's Candy Shop" with a photo and a write-up about her. Yes, the candy shop translated easily to a reception
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Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 6:08 PM
This beautiful, old frame gives this simple-to-make seating chart a polished look. >See more gorgeous escort card displays. Photo: Kate Connolly Photography ( http://www.kateconnollyweddings.com/ )
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Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 9:46 AM
While we're on the topic of awesome dessert ideas, how about this one? Neither Tara or Mitch were really into cake so they decided to serve root beer floats and chocolate stout floats instead! We just added their California ranch wedding to the site and
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Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:41 PM
Feast your eyes on this delicious image - I think my jaw dropped below the equator when I saw it! Don't be fooled, it is not mini, but actually three tiers the approximate size of an average wedding cake. Add one to your dessert bar, or as a groom's cake
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Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:12 PM
Using the unofficial wedding idea counter in my head, here's engagement photo idea #199 billion: Show off your engagement photos at your ceremony, like this Alabama couple did here on their summer ceremony program fans. (Okay, I exaggerate in the numbers
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Posted by
Knot Anja
Filed under: Photo + Video
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 5:54 PM
Three steps to a way-cool bar: 1. Take engagement photos. 2. Turn them into colorful pop art. 3. Hang 'em up behind the alcohol! >See more genius wedding reception ideas. Photo: One Love Photo ( http://www.onelovephoto.com/ )
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Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 6:44 PM
Tall, overstuffed centerpieces are so, well, over. This organic look with green goddess calla lilies (the big leafy flowers up front!) is much fresher. >See more than 1,000 more wedding centerpieces. Photo: Antonis Achilleos for The Knot Centerpiece:
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Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 5:25 PM
Wedding planner Steve Kemble, star of TLC's "Battle of the Wedding Planners," gave us his top tips for throwing a wedding guests will love: Tell your love story in your ceremony programs. Combine the father/daughter and mother/son dances into one song.
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Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:04 PM
Okay, I realize that theme-y engagement photo shoots aren't for everyone, but I'm a big fan of this North by Northwest -themed engagement photo shoot! There's just something so desperately romantic about being chased through a field by a crop-dusting
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Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:40 PM
Check out this fun gem - it's photo booth meets guest book ! The vintage look comes from actual Super 8 footage shot at the wedding, and is later digitized and edited with today's technology. "So beautiful and nostalgic," says Megan of Hello Super 8 (HelloSuper8.com).
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Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:58 PM
Love, love, love this color combo! A bird cage veil for her and cute strappy red sandals for the bridesmaids just scream retro-chic. Photo: Poser:Image ( IAmAPoser.com ) > See more retro wedding photos !
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Posted Monday, November 09, 2009 6:41 PM
I'm all for suspended centerpieces, but the above origami crane mobile is especially cute. Plus, it pairs so well with the origami rose place cards on the tables. And I love that I found this on MyRealWedding.TheKnot.com! >See more real weddings! Photo:
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Posted Friday, November 06, 2009 6:32 PM
Knottie xstellax stuck this adorable stationery under one guest's favor at each table. What did they each win? A centerpiece! It makes finding your seat that much more exciting. >See more clever wedding reception ideas. Photo: Jen Salzburg ( http://www.linkedin.com/in/jensalzburg
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Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:33 PM
Check out this cuteness that landed in my inbox today! Obviously, this dress by Whitten Grey ( WhittenGrey.com ) is absolutely adorable (love the stitching detail on the bow). But even better yet, for every dress they sell, one dress is given away to
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Posted by
Knot Rebecca
Filed under: Kid Ideas
Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:04 PM
A clever way to sass up the reception tables - create custom wine labels to match the linens! Or if you're obsessed with the mix 'n match look like I am, come up with a few similar patterns and vary them up between tables. > Want more ideas? Check
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Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 7:11 PM
I am unhealthfully obsessed with this cake: Since seeing it last week, I haven't been able to get it out of my head, it's just so perfect in every way! Btw, in case you're interested, the genius behind the design is a bakery in Canada called Kreation
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Posted Monday, November 02, 2009 5:02 PM
If you don't mind a few feathered guests at your outdoor wedding, a bird-seed monogram will fit right in with the natural scenery. >See 230+ monogram ideas. Photo: Chrissy Albright Photography ( http://chrissyalbright.com/ )
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