Just Married – Leanne and Darren got
Married in Baveno!

post from Italian Lakes Wedding Planner on 08 May 2011 06:09:47 PM. © Italian Lakes Wedding Planner

Today Leanne and Darren got married on Lake Maggiore.
After more than a year of planning this lovely Irish couple could not believe their wonderful day has finally come!

They were blessed by a wonderful sunny day on the Lake that allowed them to celebrate their ceremony outdoors just by the shores in the beautiful garden of Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno .

Just have a look to this great scenario, white, purple and lilac flowers for the bouquet of the bride and the wedding arch, simply perfect!

Lovely aperitif and dinner followed the ceremony and most of all they had a great dancing party until 2am with a lot of dances and fun!
A great party for sure, nobody will forget that for long time!

We will come back again speaking about this amazing day on Lake Maggiore with more images of the event and more details.

A special thank to Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno for their great professionalism and great staff and to Independent Pictures photographers Francesco and Andrea who gave us these great shots of a wonderful day on the Lake.

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Calla Lily Wedding Theme. Elegant Wedding Theme

post from Creative Wedding Ideas Blog on 08 May 2011 04:03:53 PM. © Creative Wedding Ideas Blog

Planning a Calla Lily wedding Theme? Check out our planning ideas and get the party started![...]

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Calla lily centerpieces. Beautiful and delicate
floral arrangements

post from Creative Wedding Ideas Blog on 08 May 2011 03:43:26 PM. © Creative Wedding Ideas Blog

Calla Lily Centerpieces. Classy and elegant wedding table centerpieces. Easy to create arrangements[...]

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Wedding Soiree Exclusive - Floral Matters

post from Wedding Soiree on 08 May 2011 01:41:00 PM. © Wedding Soiree

Floral Matters is a relatively, newly formed company created by two floral veterans. Jeanna and Martin are opposites in every way, resulting in a complimentary partnership that covers all aspects of floral design. With high quality floral designs and professional, dedicated client service, Jeanna and Martin strive to provide brides with a stress-free experience from the consultation to the delivery. Their enthusiasm and passion for wedding flowers are evident in their company name; your Floral Matters.
Flowers are typically a traditional part of weddings... What accessories can be coupled with flower arrangements to really make them stand out? Reception floral arrangements aren?t a single element, they are part of a décor ensemble.The linens, place setting, escort or place cards, table numbers, pin spot lighting, guest favors, chairs and drapery all act in sync for the overall look and guest experience. Regarding the actual arrangements, the trend of hanging crystals, floating candles and hanging blooms has helped accessorize and bring another layer to already naturally beautiful flowers.
Describe any non-traditional floral options such as branches, etc that you see couples incorporating into their wedding decor. Wonderful ?jeweled? embellishments, such as faux rhinestones, pearls, colorful pearl pins and decorative colored wire can add a unique ?wow? factor to the floral arrangement. We?ve hung floral orbs and strand of ?pearls? inside of a 4? tall vase, bringing creative, classic glamour to the already dramatic arrangement.
What are some unique options for displaying your? For the ceremony and reception, we recommend consistency in containers such as all clear glass, silver mercury vases, or all patina metals for a clean, cohesive look throughout your wedding or event. For something unique, the options are abundant, thrift stores and antique shops always have treasures. We recently created the look of an enchanted forest and used a collection of antique tea pots with roses, moss and crystals, the guests were wowed and bride?s dream of a fairytale wedding came true.
We ask everyone to finish this sentence: On your wedding day....You will be stress free and enjoy each moment as Wedding Soiree and Floral Matters create the environment that you dreamed of, with every detail covered.
Photos:Tracey Brown Photography Shannon Belletti Photography Jaudon Photography Bradford Tolleson Ross Oscar Knight Photography
Website: www.yourfloralmatters.com
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The Twilight Series Engagement Ring

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 08 May 2011 01:00:22 PM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

The incredible diamond ring that is Bella?s engagement ring in Breaking Dawn finally made its appearance. Was it leaked to the press? Whatever it was, there is this picture of her and Edward and her hand resting on his chest has the ring on it. And the diamond ring is shown to be dazzling and [...]

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The Bohn Family

post from Almasy Photo Blog on 08 May 2011 12:49:35 PM. © Almasy Photo Blog

I’ve known Devynn online for several years now — she’s a fabulous photographer in Palm Beach, Florida — but we met in person for the first time the day I made photographs for her family! She and her husband are completely awesome, and their boys are WONDERFUL. They had an [...]

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Flowers, wreaths and corsages..

post from English Wedding Blog on 08 May 2011 12:31:52 PM. © English Wedding Blog

When it came to what I’d be carrying as I walked down the aisle, I’ve had the same idea for wedding flowers since I was a little girl. I grew up in the country, literally in the middle of nowhere, … Continue reading →

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Bridesmaids Blog Tour - Merci New York Shares a
Sneak Peek!

Last week, Universal Pictures asked the Merci New York staff to be part of a fun blog tour, and preview the hilarious film, Bridesmaids. I'm not gonna lie, we already had the May 13th release date marked on our calendars {yea, we were that excited to see the film!}, so getting a sneak peek was a huge treat....
We knew Judd Apatow {Knocked Up, Superbad}, would not disappoint... And we knew that the killer cast would have us on the floor laughing. But I kinda have a major confession to share with you... All my best girlfriends are unmarried. So while I've been "The Bride," gone on a TON of bachelorette parties for good girlfriends, and styled several bridesmaid looks for clients, I actually have yet to shimmy into a terrible taffeta dress myself! Seeing Bridesmaids made me really appreciate all my own bridesmaids, and all the crazy things us brides put them through....
The moment Lillian {Maya Rudolph} shares "The Big News" with bestie Annie {Kristin Wiig, who also co-wrote the film}, the silliness begins to spiral and the laughs unroll. But the very real thing about Bridesmaids is that Lillian definitely wears those "bride goggles" we're all guilty of donning during wedding planning. So my "too little too late realization"? Before you send a big, sugary dress-shaped cookie asking your friends to be your bridesmaids, at least try consider their personal situation. Being a bridesmaid is kinda a big deal - it's an honor, but also a financial responsibility. If a good friend is in a personal spot where being a bridesmaid can be tough, offer sweet alternatives for her {perhaps she doesn't plan the shower, but she has a special speech or ceremony reading}. We're all guilty of a *little* selfishness during wedding planning {let's be honest}, but reel it in to your primping and preening, and not your relationships with your best friends!
Another amazing thing this "once a bride, never a bridesmaid" loved about Bridesmaids, was the cast of characters - and really, what wedding party isn't a cast of characters?! From your sister, to your roommate, your sorority friends, after-college besties and family members you rarely see but always love, you gotta admit that your bridesmaids are a mixed lot of loved ones. They all care tons about you, but might not know a thing about each other - which is exactly what is so fabulous about it. A lot of brides try to force instant friendships with their girls - sit back and let it happen. Your "Shopping Buddy at Bergdorf" and your "Go-to for a Beer at the Frying Pan" are not one in the same person - but watching them bond through your wedding process is pretty cool. Don't expect seamless friendships, but expect your girls are there to celebrate with you and have fun together...
I loved the hilarious bond made between Annie and her sister-in-law to be, Megan {Melissa McCarthy}, over some tres-over-the-top shower favors that have me giggling laughing every time I think of them. Don't want to spoil it - so see the movie and get back to us!
I hope you didn't think I'd finish this post without taking about my favorite topic, fashion, did you?! On the first stop of the Bridesmaids blog tour, the gals at Borrowed and Bleu dug deeply into this topic with some fab fashion tips, so swing by there for sure... But as a bride who {before beginning this biz, mind you} actually had my bridesmaids in matching bright pink dresses with light pink bows {le sigh}, I loved the standoff scene with Annie and ever-pretty-and-perfect Helen {Rose Byrne}. While money may be no object to the wealthy Rose {whose perfect body makes this expensive mauve atrocity look good}, the rest of Lillian's bridesmaids had different body types and budgets to consider.
If I were to do it all again, I would suggest a line like Amsale to my bridesmaids. Their popular crinkle chiffon fabric are GORG! They come in over 20 silhouettes and a range of coordinating colors, and somehow they are all under $300. Of course, the same amount of shared hilarity wouldn't ensue, {nor would it look as funny when one of my girls face planted herself mid-photos in the slippery grass} but hey - this is all hindsight 20-20, right? Anyways, just wait until you see all the bridesmaid dress options in the movie!
Beyond being wildly entertaining and totally hilarious, watching Bridesmaids as a bride, blogger and stylist who {shh!} still has not been a bridesmaid, gave me a totally new perspective on the other side of the bridal party. Come May 13th, you must round up your girls and treat them to this movie. It's more than "The Hangover for Girls" - as my husband and guy friends have predicted - it's a comedy classic in and of itself - and I'm already excited to see it again!

About the film:
This spring, producer Judd Apatow {Knocked Up, Superbad} and director Paul Feig {creator of Freaks and Geeks} invite you to experience Bridesmaids. Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian {Maya Rudolph}, and a group of colorful bridesmaids {Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper} on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.

Annie?s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian?s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she?ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you?ll go for someone you love.

p.s. - For the next stop on the Bridesmaids blog tour, be sure to visit Forget Me Knot Weddings, tomorrow.

xx,

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Universal Pictures? Bridesmaids, in theaters May 13. Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures.... Read more at http://www.mercinewyork.blogspot.com

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Lily Fleur BabyDoll Wedding Dress

The newest at my Lily Fleur Wedding Style store. The BabyDoll.Check back to see my wedding dresses as they arrive

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Today is all about cake, and this is a whopper!

I’m not here today: I’m off somewhere having a Birthday. While I’m gone, I thought you’d enjoy a bit of Cake. Feast your little eyes on these! Above: elegant gold cake inspires a sophisticated wedding theme What better wedding topic … Continue reading →

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