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January 2010 - Posts

New Wedding Ideas - Mad Libs Inspired Guest Book!

Posted Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:56 AM

Don't tell me you didn't love these as a kid! Go on and bring the fun to your wedding day to create a mad libs-inspired guest book. Get creative and pair it with an empty scrapbook and other fun stickers, photo booth pics, or whatever tickles your fancy!

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Posted by Knot Rebecca

Wedding Color Idea - A Charcoal and Green Wedding Inspired by a Pillow!

Posted Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:50 PM

When it comes to your wedding colors, be inspired by anything and everything --like this crazy-amazing pillow by Hable Construction. I'm imagining charcoal gray bridesmaid dresses, green bouquets, and chain-like stationery to match! If it were my wedding,

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Posted by Knot Anja

Wedding Candy Bars - A Vintage Candy Bar With Antique Vessels

Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:56 PM

This is such an easy way to perk up a run-of-the-mill wedding candy bar. Use a combination of all-silver antique serveware like teapots, pitchers, tea cups, and more. Photo: Jules Bianchi ( JulesBianchi.com ) > See more photos of wedding candy bar

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Wedding Favor Idea - Gumball Machines as Favors!

Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:40 PM

Ladies, the sky is the limit! I look at weddings all day every day and have never seen this cutesy-clever idea. So when awesomeness lands on my desk, it instantly goes to the blog! The amazing talent of Kathy and Susan at Bella Weddings and Events in

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Wedding Cakes - Accent With Deep Jewel-Toned Flowers

Posted Friday, January 22, 2010 8:08 PM

I LOVE this dark blue ranunculus wedding cake (done by Amy and team from Vanilla Bakeshop in Santa Monica, California). Deep jewel tones make such a dramatic statement on a wedding cake, especially in the form of sugar-made flowers. Other color ideas:

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Wedding Style Idea - Black-and-White Striped Accents

Posted Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:23 PM

Black and white is back! This time around it's a subtle touch for your accent "color." This couple improvised a striped pattern throughout their wedding details to bring together a clean, classic, yet very urban feel to their wedding style. The stripes

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Wedding Day Makeup - Beauty Tips from Real Brides!

Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7:30 PM

I was just browsing the bridal beauty message board where you can find recommendations for literally everything and anything bridal beauty and I just had to share some of the insider product tips from the board... On Foundation: "I love all Chanel foundations

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Posted by Knot Anja

Amazing Wedding Cake - A Wedding Cake Dress You Can Eat!

Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:10 PM

Just got this in my inbox -- so so so crazy! Photos: Gather and Nest ( GatherandNest.com ) Artist: Lukka Sigurdardottir > See more wedding cake photos

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Wedding Favor Idea - A Hangover Helper Kit!

Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:40 AM

Yes, go ahead and LOL (I sure did!), but don't you just love the idea of sending your guests out with a "hangover helper" kit? Sounds like a must-have for all the full-throttle wedding party animals. > Get more favor ideas from our photo galleries

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Wedding Accessories - A Dark "Something Blue" Headband

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:06 AM

Why hide your "something blue" on your garter? I think she's got it right! Photo: Vue Photography ( VuePhotographyOnline.net ) > See more wedding hair accessory ideas > Check out our 2010 wedding trend report !

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Wedding Reception Idea - a Creative Ice Sculpture

Posted Friday, January 15, 2010 2:20 AM

Knotties, you know we're all about personalizing your wedding and putting unique touches into the details. And this one totally won me over! In the words of the bride, "We had an ice sculpture carved in the shape of our beloved Dachshund, Leo. He was

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Wedding Stationery Idea - Relationship Timeline Save-the-Date!

Posted Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:46 PM

Found these on A Day In May's stationery blog: Instead of the usual engagement photo save-the-date, this couple documented their love story in a timeline format -- cuteness! Save-the-Date: A Day In May ( ADayInMay.com/blog ) > See more photos of wedding

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Posted by Knot Anja

Unique Wedding Ideas - Ceremony in an Airport Hanger

Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:05 PM

Are all your favorite venues already booked for your date? Expand your perimeters and seek a truly unique location for your nuptials. Kudos to this couple for choosing an airport hanger in San Marcos, TX. Location! Location! Location! > Want more ceremony

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Wedding Reception Idea - A Star Wars Storm Trooper Entrance!

Posted Monday, January 11, 2010 7:48 PM

I know it's quirky, but I couldn't help myself. The groom is an illustrator for Star Wars , so naturally they invited two Storm Troopers to escort them into the cocktail hour at the reception. They also ordered up a rather graphic Taun Tuan groom's cake

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Wedding Reception Idea - A Silhouette "Wedding Tree" Wall Display

Posted Friday, January 08, 2010 7:07 PM

Pure genius-ness. There's really nothing more to say. > See more of our favorite reception ideas ! Photo: Moris Malakoff ( MorrisMalakoff.com )

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Proposal Ultimatums: Yes or No?

Posted Friday, January 08, 2010 10:23 AM

The big proposal movie of the season, Leap Year , hits theaters today. I had the opportunity to watch a screening of it couple weeks ago and while I won't get into the details, I will say... 1) It'll make you want to go to Ireland and 2) If you like Amy

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Posted by Knot Anja

Wedding Centerpiece Idea - Use Colorful Cake Stands!

Posted Thursday, January 07, 2010 7:07 PM

Skip the tall, boring lanky glass centerpiece vases -- how about a cake stand like this one to prop up your gorgeous centerpieces? I love that the pink textured milk glass gives it a vintage look too! Photo: Kristin Taylor Photography ( KristenTaylorBlog.com

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Bridal Accessories - Chunky Necklaces and Fabric Flower Hair Pieces

Posted Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:32 PM

This accessorized look is so friggin gorgeous... A chunky two-stranded necklace and a big fabric flower hair piece accented in gold take this bride's look from simple to stunning. (Even if you're planning a simpler style for the ceremony, you could always

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Wedding Ceremony Idea - "Happy Tears" Handkerchiefs

Posted Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:04 PM

Love this idea for a homespun look to the wedding ceremony: Give out "happy tears" handkerchiefs to all your guests. Tuck them into envelopes lined with colorful paper and have ushers hand them out. Or, even better, display them in a vintage suitcases!

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Save-The-Date Idea - An Engagement Photo Collage!

Posted Monday, January 04, 2010 7:17 PM

You don't have to choose just ONE photo from your engagement photo shoot to use on your save-the-dates. Instead, create a photo collage save-the-date! I love the way the photographers from Erin Hearts Court used numbered potted plants and a bicycle vanity

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Posted by Knot Anja

Wedding Style - A Punk Rock Weddings Shout-Out

Posted Monday, January 04, 2010 5:39 PM

Just spotted: a punk rock wedding photo gallery on our Gothic Weddings website . Whether you yourself rock tattoo sleeves or you're more the cardigan-and-pearls type, you've got to check it out! Photo: Allebach Photography ( AllebachPhotography.com )

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Posted by Knot Anja

Free Screening Tickets to Leap Year!

Posted Monday, January 04, 2010 1:03 PM

UPDATE: The free screening tickets are completely sold out! Good news is that the movie opens this Friday, January 8th -- so plan a date! Just heard about this genius deal -- you can get free screening tickets to see Leap Year this week at theatres across

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Posted by Knot Anja

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