Wedding Ideas

Wedding Reception Idea - A Cute Way to Give Away the Centerpieces

2009-11-06T23:32:00Z

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.

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Photo: Katrin Mooney Photography (http://www.daisyandjakes.com/)

Stationery: Stella Poore (http://xstellax.com/)

Modern Flower Girl Dresses - Cute and Charitable!

2009-11-05T22:33:00Z

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 another girl in need. Thanks to Harrison-Studio for the fab Real Wedding submission!

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Photo: Harrison-Studio (Harrison-Studio.com)

Table Ideas - Matching Linens and Labels

2009-11-04T23:04:00Z

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.

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Photo: Leigh Miller Photography (LeighMillerPhotography.com)

Wedding Cake Idea - A Chandelier-Inspired Wedding Cake

2009-11-04T00:11:00Z

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 (KreationArtisanCake.com).

Photo: Lucida Photography (Lucida-Photography/blog.com)

> Want more cake? Get hundreds of ideas in our wedding cake photo gallery

Wedding Monogram Idea - Hanging Bird-Seed Initials

2009-11-02T22:02:00Z

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.

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Photo: Chrissy Albright Photography (http://chrissyalbright.com/)

Bridesmaid Bouquet Alternative - Balloons!

2009-10-30T21:55:00Z

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)

Wedding Reception Ideas - Pumpkin Decor!

2009-10-29T21:21:00Z

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 sign and it's totally chic. Check plus!

This photo happens to be taken by the lovely Jules Bianchi. She's well known in the photo industry for both her work and public speaking engagements all over the country. But let me tell you a little behind the scenes secret about Jules… (ready?)… she's a karaoke queen!

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Photo: Jules Bianchi Photography (julesbianchi.com/blog)

Blue-and-White Mini Inspiration Board

2009-10-28T23:23:00Z

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!

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Right: Vintage-inspired gown with blue underlay by Sarah Houston.

Photo: Clark+Walker Studio (http://www.clarkwalkerstudio.com)

Bottom left: Stationery by Paper Source. (http://www.paper-source.com)

Photo: Allegra's Studio (http://www.allegrasstudio.com)

Top left: Menu card by aLi-g design (http://www.ali-gdesign.com)

Photo: Agnes Lopez Photography (http://www.agneslopezphotography.com)