Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration

"Yes, Yes, Yes" to this frilly, fun little number that your bridesmaids can wear down the aisle.... and then again for a night out! 

Taupe Dress



The Groom's Ring :-O

Just sharing a little something funny today.  These pictures simply crack me up!!!  A fun play on the bride showing off her ring... because no one ever seems to gush over the Groom's ring!

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Red Winter Wedding Tablescape

Does this tablescape say "elegant winter wedding" or what?  The red rose centerpieces next to the candle sticks of varying heights, all situated on white linens is just beautiful! 

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Clouds and Rainbows

It's gloomy outside in SoCal and (being spoiled by the sun) the gray skies usually bug me.  But, in fact, I'm in a cheerful mood despite the blah weather.  That got me thinking about the trend I'm seeing with bridesmaids wearing a classic "little black dress" (LBD) but mixing it with bright, cheerful pops of color in the bouquets and shoes.  It love how each bridesmaid gets to stand out in a special way, despite the dresses being a basic black.



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And this colorful concept looks just as nice with the "little WHITE dress" as well.



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Diamonds and Pearls

Maybe you're looking to add a handmade keepsake to personalize your wedding.  If so, this faux crystal and pearl bouquet (and boutonniere) is a pretty little option.  For an extra bit of pizazz, have your florist add in a few fresh floral stems to accent your jeweled beauty.



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Forget them KNOT

Say thank you to your bridesmaids by giving them one of these meaningful jewelry gifts.  Not only does it show your appreciation, but it also allows your girls to remember standing by your side (wiping away tears of joy) when you and your hubby "tied the KNOT" 



Dainty knot ring



Tiffany knot bracelet



Diamond knot necklace



Make 'em do a double take!

I've always been fond of brides changing into a second dress for the reception. One that is just as striking as the ceremony gown, but allows you to freely and easily maneuver between the reception tables (as you greet guests) and, of course, allows you to party the night away on the dancefloor. What I like most is that you can have a little fun with the second dress by changing the style, the length or even the color. These are just a few shorter length options that recently caught my attention (both by designer Ramona Keveza):

Maybe you like ruffles...ruffles...ruffles

or possibly a cutesy little baby doll style

SOMETHING BLUE: Gina & Lance's Wedding

Gina and Lance tied the knot at the Sheraton Harbor Island in San Diego, California. Selecting blue and white as their main color scheme, the couple incorporated island/beach elements into their wedding which tied in perfectly to their waterfront venue.

Photography by: Kevin S. Jones Photography

SOMETHING BLUE: Flawless Diamond Ring!!!

Searching the internet, you can literally find anything. Today, I ran across these cute little diamond ring eraser stocking stuffers. The fun part is that, when erasing, you create your own facets on the "diamond" (too cute). Definitely the perfect little gift for keeping you "flawless"!

Four fun colors (blue, pink, green and yellow).

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Wispy, White & Wintery

I just had a bit of a "word association" moment and decided to turn into a quick blog entry.

I'm a born & raised SoCal girl (wouldn't have it any other way)! Yes, I'm "spoiled" by nice and sunny weather nearly all year-round. Living here, we don't get to experience the true meaning of winter, as many other areas do (and, believe me, I'm not complaining). Today, for example, it's December 5th and our weather is still in the mid-high 60's (love it)!

Here's where my mental word association began. As I sat here thinking of (real) winter, I automatically thought of snow... which made me think of snowballs. However, I have no true experience with snowballs. So their white & round shape made ME think of beautiful clusters of baby's breath! Of course, others of you in snowy weather may have different ideas you associate snowballs with. But, nope, my mind thought of fluffy white centerpieces (I guess that's the SoCal wedding planner in me).

It's amazing how the tiny blooms of baby's breath can make such a huge statement when gathered together and beautifully arranged into vases. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it also provides a dreamy and romantic feeling, especially when coupled with candles.

So, with this being an idea that came to mind after thinking about snowballs, I found a few examples of baby's breath centerpieces that would be perfect for winter wedding tablescapes.

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And baby's breath looks absolutely amazing when accenting the aisle for your angelic entrance.

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Or you can also scale down the size, making it perfect for a holiday dinner party at home.

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