Sunday Afternoon

post from Alex Rodriguez Photography on 29 March 2011 11:50:25 PM. © Alex Rodriguez Photography

a recent Sunday afternoon ? personal project I Am Yours to Keep You are a princess in my heart, and I care for you so much. I love the fondness in you eyes and your tender little touch. I looked at you when you were born, and knew then straight away, that I would be forever [...]

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Sunday Afternoon

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Wedding Trends for 2011

post from Promised Hearts Inc on 29 March 2011 10:08:02 PM. © Promised Hearts Inc

Trends for 2011 spring and summer weddings are all about less traditional, more casual and creative. Fun colors to highlight this year are brights like turquoise blue and sunny yellow.

Brides are leaning towards brunch receptions, which can actually be great at cutting costs, too. Daytime receptions are full of natural light and paying for specialty- or up-lighting is unnecessary. With an earlier celebration choose a lighter, fresher menu, and your cocktail hour can focus on signature fruity cocktails more appropriate for the early afternoon.

Green weddings are on the rise. Couples are becoming more environmentally conscious, using recycled and even plantable paper for everything from invitations through cocktail napkins. Vintage dresses and décor are also very in vogue. Many more ceremonies are taking place outdoors and beach weddings are as hot as ever...pun intended.

Any reception can be mixed up a little; a great trend is putting together tables of different shapes and sizes, even coordinating centerpieces can be in different sizes and combinations. Good news for brides everywhere: assigned seating is out. For guest favors, candy buffets are still a hit but we'll also be seeing more creative ideas as people try their hand with DIY projects.

Now the all important bridal dress. Dresses for the year are fun and frilly with lots of ruffles and texture. Beading and crystals are in shorter supply as designers are doing more with layers and different fabrics. Your favorite designers may even be getting more affordable; Vera Wang just released a line of dresses and accessories for David's Bridal called White.

Photography is also becoming less traditional, with the style of photo-journalism becoming more common. On the topic of vendors, look for caterers who will personalize a menu for you, taking your style and venue into consideration. The debate of DJ versus live entertainment continues to rage on, essentially up to the individual couple and feel of the celebration.

Flowers have less of a presence than they have in the past. Candles are coming to the forefront in centerpieces and even lighting up ceremonies. In bouquets, brides are opting to combine two or three colors like a bright and summery combination of yellow, pink, and orange, or a more dramatic combination of bold blues and purples. Embellishments of crystals and pearls are also making their way into both bouquets and hairstyles, though many brides are choosing to wear their hair loose and romantic with loose up-dos or down entirely.

Overall, this year is about you. Feel confident about putting your touch on any aspect of the wedding, no detail is too large or small. Having to hold to less traditional customs will be great for a limited budget that is on everyone's mind these days. Also, never forget that despite the extra expense, wedding planners can help ultimately help you save money and stay on budget as well as reducing considerable amounts of stress.

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Shot of the Year 2010: THE WINNER

post from Italian Lakes Wedding Planner on 29 March 2011 06:09:34 PM. © Italian Lakes Wedding Planner

Yesterday Second Edition of Shot of the Year closed.

It is our contest to choose the best picture among the ones posted on Italian Lakes Wedding blog during 2010 and it had a great success!

We had many more votes compared to last year edition.
Six times more than last year. It was a great battle among several pictures that fight until last minute to get the first prize!

And the winner is…. picture number 19 by Simone Mottura Studio Blanco Y Negro in Torino.
It is a lovely, joyful and candid shot taken on the waters which add to the picture a sense of movement and vitality.

The picture was taken on Lake Como in occasion of Wanda and Miki’s wedding where Simone Mottura was hired as official photographer.

Second position is for picture number 9 by Independent Pictures a poetic shot taken during Soo and Jason’s wedding on Lake Orta.

Luca Rajna Lake Como wedding photographer

Third position (by only one vote from Independent Picture) is picture number 27 by Luca Rajna – AJN Progetti Fotografici with a very funny shot.

Forth position is for picture 31 by VAST Photography…what the groom is thinking about?

Fifith position is for picture number 33 by Zingone Reportage it is like a photography painting a real piece of art!
The shot was taken in occasion of Olga and Jan’s wedding on Lake Bracciano, Rome.

Italian Lakes Wedding Team would really like to thank all photographer who voted on our on line contest helping to find out the best picture of past season.
We would really like to thank also our very good photographers: each of the images in the contest were just amazing, each of them was a real masterpiece!
Thank you all and see you next year for the next Shot of the Year!

Here below you can read final countdown with all positions:
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Wedding Sketches

post from Gangsta Bride on 29 March 2011 04:13:38 PM. © Gangsta Bride

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Controversial Engagement Shoot: An Affair to
Remember Sean & Emma

post from OMG I'm Getting Married UK Wedding Blog | UK Wedding Design and Inspiration for the fabulous and fashion forward bride to be. on 29 March 2011 03:31:21 PM. © OMG I'm Getting Married UK Wedding Blog | UK Wedding Design and Inspiration for the fabulous and fashion forward bride to be.

This evening I have yet another fabulously styled and art directed engagement shoot from Thao Dang of Thaoski, You might have seen Sean and Emma a few weeks ago when I featured their sombre engagement shoot based on a sad narrative that encouragde the reader / viewer to make up their own story. Although the [...]

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Fly Wedding Kicks: Embroidered Wedding Chucks

post from Gangsta Bride on 29 March 2011 03:13:41 PM. © Gangsta Bride

Diggin these wedding kicks. Get em custom from Kat's Etsy Shop.

via Feeling Stichy

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Easter Easter!

post from Gangsta Bride on 29 March 2011 03:13:41 PM. © Gangsta Bride

Glad its Easter soon so I have an excuse to post these supa cool eggs. How the hell did they do that?

From here.

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Royal Wedding Accessories

post from Luxurious Wedding Style Report by Luxurious Wedding .com - A Luxury Wedding Blog on 29 March 2011 02:28:00 PM. © Luxurious Wedding Style Report by Luxurious Wedding .com - A Luxury Wedding Blog

For those brides who want their wedding to rival the wedding of Kate Middleton to Prince William here are a few royal wedding accessories that might inspire you.

A Bridal Crown Ring Box is an elegant way for both the bride and groom to present their wedding rings to each other during the ceremony. Using two Crown Ring Boxes will make an amazing photograph as both the bride and the groom are presented the ring they will place on the hand of their beloved. Made in the USA from Museum Gold Plate and encrusted with pearls and crystals.

The Ribbons & Bows Cake Cutting Set by Luxurious Wedding Accessories is fit for any princess bride. The handle is made from Museum Gold Plate with a Stainless Steel Server. It is 13 inches in length. The handle has a background of Ivory Pearl and is encrusted with Swarovski Crystals.
The matching Ribbons & Bows Toasting Flutes make a lifelong companion for your entertaining. The base stem remains as a permanent reminder of your wedding toast and you can simply screw out the glass champagne bowls and replace them with a white or red wine bowl. Very clever.

Complete the theme with a Ribbons & Bows Wedding Favor from the Luxurious Wedding Accessories Chocolate Candy Cake Collection.

These Luxurious Wedding Favors are available in gourmet dark, milk, or white chocolate with hand-piped trim and individually-crafted flowers and other adornments of your choice. They can be designed and made to match your color or theme. Our chocolate artisan will be happy to work with you to create your vision.

There is nothing more regal than our exquisite Luxurious Wedding Bouquets. These hand made silk bouquets are embellished with broaches that rival the crown jewels. Hand cut and molded silk flowers burst with life in various sizes. Each luxurious bouquet is custom made to compliment your gown. The gorgeous silk fabric flowers can be made in any hue. Each flower is embellished with rhinestones, crystals or genuine freshwater pearls.

And no royal wedding could be complete without Luxurious Wedding Cocktails. Crown is our garnish for your red wine glasses. Edible Sterling Silver and Edible 24K Gold crown the rim of the wine glass to enhance your table decor.

Every Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess on your guest list will lift their wine glasses in a toast fit for the King and Queen of the day.

For more great wedding ideas, register for a Deborah Lynch Country Club Bride and Groom Wedding Showcase featuring Celebrity Cake Designer, Sylvia Weinstock and 50 Wedding Trendsetters who will transform each room of this regal mansion estate into theme wedding designs never seen before.

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