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May 2010 - Posts

Simple Wedding Cake With a Twist!

Posted Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:09 PM

We love the way sugar flowers on the middle tier of this cake (featured in the new Summer edition of The Knot Magazine) take it from simple to extra elegant! Cake: Gail Watson Custom Cakes ( GailWatsonCake.com ) Photo: Antonis Achilleos > Want more

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Wedding Centerpieces - Cactus and Succulents!

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 11:32 AM

Succulents and cactus are everywhere! I love that it can look totally natural and pretty or extremely modern and fresh.

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Wedding Photo Idea - Wedding Posters!

Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:53 AM

Love this idea: wedding posters tacked around the reception -- another great way to use those engagement photos!

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Wedding Dessert Idea - A Carnival-Themed Dessert Bar

Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2010 12:08 AM

I'll be honest, I'm in the midst of three good friends getting married within a few weeks. So I have showers, bachelorettes, and brunches (oh my!) on the mind. Here's another playful post in the same spirit! It's a carnival-themed dessert bar I came across

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Wedding Style Idea - A Game-Themed Wedding!

Posted Friday, May 21, 2010 10:31 PM

From the edible bingo cards to the chess board cake stands, Anja and I are kinda flipping out over how awesome this game-themed photo shoot is! Here's the all-star dream team that brought all the pieces together! Design/Coordination: Jesi Haack Weddings

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Wedding Reception Idea - Polaroid Displays!

Posted Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:01 PM

My favorite find today! Set up empty frames with strings and clips to create an instant picture display. I love finding minimal DIY ideas like this that add a little extra element to your wedding style (it's in the details!!!). > See over 200 more

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Food Display - Creative Shades of Spicy!

Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:15 PM

Creative catering geniuses Indiana Market & Catering ( IndianaNYC.com ) recently hosted a Moroccan bash here in NYC that was themed red and spicy (How great, right?! See more from the event here ). And I'm crazy for these flirty little artichoke apps.

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Instant Wedding Fun - Just Add Popcorn!

Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:13 AM

Top 3 reasons popcorn makes for instant wedding fun: 1. Popcorn is delicious (duh!) -- butter, caramel, chocolate, cheese -- all of it. 2. Popcon is conversational. Think about all of the times you enjoy popcorn -- at the movie theater, at holiday parties,

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Wedding Party Idea - A Fiesta-Themed Shower!

Posted Monday, May 17, 2010 11:07 PM

I'm so happy to share photos from my dear friend Liz's wedding shower this past weekend! Her friends decked the house out with colorful, cultural, and personalized details (love the photo garland of the couple!). We giggled galore over margaritas, sangria,

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Posted by Knot Rebecca

Wedding Style Idea - Incorporate Robots and Figurines!

Posted Friday, May 14, 2010 12:56 AM

Robots rock! And so do Deborah and Christian for their creativity to incorporate them into their wedding day!! Check out the extra treatments they gave their cake too. Digging the old school! > Ready for more awesome retro ideas? Check out the image

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Backyard Wedding Idea - Don't Forget The Piñata!

Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2010 10:45 PM

Having a backyard wedding or lots of younger guests attending? Skip the candy bar and load up a piƱata with your favorite treats (even the dog in the picture looks like he's having fun!). > Get 1000s+ more reception ideas ! Photo: Jenna Walker Photographers

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Wedding Style Idea - Magnetic Letters on the Transportation!

Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:00 AM

I'm such a fan of decking out the transportation vehicle! It's the one time when everyone (especially strangers!) is excited for you. So why not, shout it out and let them honk and wave! Loving the magnetic letters for a clever take of letting the world

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Wedding Stationery -- Pop-Up Wedding Invitations!

Posted Monday, May 10, 2010 7:53 PM

I can't get over how crazy awesome this pop-up invite is! Knottie Katherine actually made them herself (can I get a standing ovation?). And lucky for us, she added this fab stationery idea to her My Real Wedding gallery . > See more wedding stationery

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Wedding Style Idea - Red with Gold and Green Accents!

Posted Saturday, May 08, 2010 12:48 AM

We just picked this gorgeous wedding for an upcoming magazine and I couldn't wait to share it! There's so many pretty elements, which is your favorite?! > Love red as much as I do? Look here for 100s+ more results! Photo: Jen Kroll Photography ( JenKrollPhotography.com

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Wedding Boutonniere - Made of Paper!

Posted Thursday, May 06, 2010 11:51 PM

Sneak glimpse of an upcoming Real Wedding on theknot.com! The bride found this clever boutonniere from Hope and Joy Studios on Etsy (like you really needed yet another reason to love Etsy!). > Check out 600+ more bouts ! Photo: Heidi Ryder Photography

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Posted by Knot Rebecca
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Succulent Wedding Bouquets -- Pot Them After the Wedding!

Posted Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:13 PM

Forget drying and preserving your wedding bouquet. A wedding bouquet made of succulents can be potted after the wedding! Photos: Mason Jar Bride ( MasonJarBride.Blogspot.com ) > See more creative ways to use succulents !

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Wedding Reception Idea - Fresh Vegetable Escort Cards

Posted Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:12 AM

Stumbled upon this photo while perusing Wiley Valentine's blog ( WileyValentine.com ). How fun is this?! Photo: She-N-He Photography ( She-N-He.com ) > See more reception photos !

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Stylish Ways to Save -- Cakes, Flowers, and Favors!

Posted Monday, May 03, 2010 6:58 PM

No matter how large or small your wedding budget is, when it comes to spending money on your wedding, you have to have priorities. Maybe you're planning to splurge big-time on the venue with a view, or on the tall floral arrangements at the reception...

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Posted by Knot Anja
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Wedding Style Idea - Suspend Flowers over the Table

Posted Saturday, May 01, 2010 12:15 AM

Ah-ha! The perfect solution for large centerpieces that won't block your guests -- suspend them over the table! But don't worry, there's still plenty of room for smaller and sweet blooms down the line. ;> Want more creative reception ideas? We have

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Posted by Knot Rebecca

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