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Wish List for your Bridesmaids

post from Wishpot Wedding Blog on 09 February 2010 04:23:36 PM. © Wishpot Wedding Blog

They are there for the good times: finding the dress, tasting the cake. And they were there for the bad times: melt downs when the florist messed up or when the car is late. Tell your bridesmaids thank you with these great Valentine?s Day gifts.1.Juicy Couture Watch. Make sure everyone’s on time, or make [...]Related posts:

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Etiquette with Emily: An Ugly Bridesmaid Dress

post from Southern Weddings Magazine on 09 February 2010 04:00:00 PM. © Southern Weddings Magazine

Hey y’all! We were so happy to see how much you loved Katie Brown’s new column (see it here if you missed it the first time around). One of you commented that while you loved Katie’s topic, you'd love to see a similar column written from the bridesmaid’s perspective.

Well ask and you shall receive, lovely readers! We’re not ready to roll out an entirely new column, but I thought for the next month or so, we’d tackle a few thorny attendant issues right here in Etiquette with Emily. I’m going to be a bridesmaid not once but TWICE this year (once for my sister and once for my dear Katharine), which I’m going to pretend makes me something of an expert. You with me? Good.

Up first? The bridesmaid dress! (Dun dun dun.) And what to do if you hate it. To be honest, we’ve come a long way from the peach and aqua prom dress imposters of yore (Katherine Heigl excepted, apparently! And hey -- vintage prom dresses can be beautiful!) In our real wedding interviews, brides often note that one of their top priorities was finding a reasonably priced dress that was worthy of being worn again for the girls gracious to stand next to them on W-Day.

Which sounds great. But in actuality, is still easier said than done. For instance, one of my favorite cocktail dresses of all time is the J. Crew Bow Monde dress. Gorgeous? I sure think so! But many a friend who I’ve eagerly shown this number to has blanched at the oversize bow.

So, to the point: what if you hate the dress that has been chosen for you to wear? Ms. Post weighs in:

"It's important [for the bride] to think about [her] bridesmaids' height and figures and look for styles that will be as flattering as possible for everyone. Though the maid of honor traditionally assists in the selection of bridesmaids' attire, try to consult with all your attendants."

Okay, well, yes. Good point, Ms. Post. But if it's ugly, not just ill-fitting, are you "allowed" to say anything? (Keeping in mind, of course, that "ugly" is often in the eye of the beholder.) I think that depends on the bride and your relationship with her. If she's proven to be at all touchy or protective about her wedding decisions, I'd say to drop it. BUT! If, in the past, 1) she's seemed receptive to constructive criticism, 2) you're confident that the other maids agree with you on the, errr, aesthetic value of the dress in question, and 3) you have a close relationship with the bride, I'd give you the green light to approach the subject. Preferably before a deposit's been put down.

What about y'all? Anyone ever worn an "ugly" bridesmaid dress? Did you say something to the bride? Did you want to? If you did, how did the conversation go? Do you have any advice? Spill the deets, please!

?As always, if you have an etiquette conundrum, please send it my way! We’d love to hash it out on the blog. That’s emily at iloveswmag dot com.

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Rustic Moss and Wood Tablescape

post from Inspirations & Creations - Elizabeth Anne Designs: The Wedding Blog on 09 February 2010 03:30:24 PM. © Inspirations & Creations - Elizabeth Anne Designs: The Wedding Blog

So excited to share another gorgeous tablescape from Nashville event planner Latrice Cushenberry of Opulent Couturier! Latrice’s theme for this table is “eco love” and the centerpiece is full of luscious moss and woodsy elements. Paired with taper candles, table numbers and menus with burlap accents, and clear chargers, the result is rustic perfection!

The amazing vendors behind this beautiful tablescape are:

Styling - Opulent CouturierPhotography - Donald YeagerFloral - Brocade DesignsStationery - LePenn DesignsLinens - Connie Duglin

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Treehouse weddings at Oregon's Vertical Horizons
Treehouse Paradise

post from Offbeat Bride on 09 February 2010 03:00:53 PM. © Offbeat Bride

This business has paid a fee to be listed on offbeatbride.com because they feel their wedding products and services are in-line with offbeat brides’ philosophies and needs … and I agree. Here’s more info about how advertising works on offbeatbride.com.

If you've been on the lookout for a really unique outdoor wedding site, be prepared to get super excited…Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise is beautiful property in southern Oregon with three unique treehouses that are available for weddings! We've covered two treehouse weddings on OBB before and we're DYING to see more of all that woodsy gorgeousness. Not [...]

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Inspiration Boarding

post from My Splendid $10,000 Wedding by Vera Devera on 09 February 2010 01:35:00 PM. © My Splendid $10,000 Wedding by Vera Devera

If you're like me, you've probably been hoarding inspiration by way of weblinks and torn pages from bridal magazines. With just about 8 months to go until our big day on 10-10-10, I've started to feel the pressure to organize my ideas for each of the 4 spaces we'll be using: the chapel for the ceremony, the patio and garden for the cocktail hour and the parish hall for the reception.
Placing the actual photos of the space alongside the concept -- and particularly elements of what I want -- has been very helpful in bringing my vision to life. Here's what one of my boards (Garden) looks like, showing how I want games and the photo booth in the patio, and balloons, buffet table for appetizers, and mason jars with flowers set on tables and steps in the garden. What are you doing to bringing your vision to life?
{Screenshot of my Powerpoint inspiration board}

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Repurposed Eco-Friendly Hair Pieces

post from Dream Weddings on a Budget on 09 February 2010 01:27:51 PM. © Dream Weddings on a Budget

I am totally in love with these fascinators and hair pieces from Love Charlie! Not only are the[...]

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MIA

post from Principal Planner on 09 February 2010 01:22:00 PM. © Principal Planner

Hi everyone!

Sorry for being MIA these last couple of months. Truth be told, we are working on some amazing events, new business ventures and a definite treat for all Canadian Wedding lovers! The secret comes out in March and the rest of the fun stuff will follow.

xoxo

A

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Get your Partner Involved in Wedding Planning

There are so many things to plan while planning a wedding. Most of the time the bride and or the brides family plans most of it whether by themselves or with a planner. Sometimes it is very difficult for your partner to feel included whether they want to or not. Here are some tips for [...]

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parisian events 2010 brides choice award winner

I received some super exciting news today- For the second year in a row, parisian events has been given a Bride’s Choice Award? for Wedding Planning from WeddingWire, the leading wedding technology company in the U.S.The annual Bride?s Choice Awards? recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by [...]

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Chic Berry Pink Wedding Invitations with Embossed
Orange Flower and Crystal Brad $1.02

Colin Cowie put together this stylish collection featuring rich orange and hot pink for Brides magazine and we used the inspiration to create these chic pink wedding invitations. The heavyweight Berry pink card and white overlay were attached using a dazzling embossed paper orange flower and Mandarin crystal brad for texture and sparkle. The invitation [...]

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