Vacation

I am off to Canada next week for some sun and fun. I will be back on Tuesday, September 4th with new pics and ideas for your wedding planning. Enjoy your Labor Day holiday.

Gifts for Your Girls

A must do task on your to do list is to make sure that you properly thank the girls that are standing by your side through the madness that is your wedding. It is important to find gifts that are beautiful and reflect your friend's taste. What would she pick out for herself? Keep her in mind when you are shopping. Here are some ideas:

Gifts from Victoria's Secret (www.victoriassecret.com)
in order of appearance: feather slippers, rhinestone halter babydoll, silk boxers, white lace pajama set

Gifts from Wedding Things (www.weddingthings.com)
in order of appearance: monogrammed hankie, lacy frilly panties, fund money boxes, pink espresso set

Gifts from Exclusively Weddings (www.exclusivelyweddings.com)
in order of appearance: stylish compact mirror, butterfly lipstick case, cultured pearl watch

Gifts from Horchow (www.horchow.com)
in order of appearance: crystal flashlight, ipod travel case with speakers, mongrammed travel clock

Gifts from Red Envelope (www.redenvelope.com)
in order of appearance: think pink orchid candle, tennis court bag (also available in pink), patent leather clutch wallet

The Fantasy Wedding Gown

I love the bridal magazine ads for St. Pucchi gowns. Their gowns symbolize romance, fantasy, and luxury. Their gowns are the ultimate in poufy wedding gowns. I am not a fan of the poufy gown but would wear one of these in a heartbeat. You can see more of the St. Pucchi collection here. Here are a few of my favorites:

Angel Sanchez - Spring/Summer 2008

One of my favorite wedding gown designers is Angel Sanchez. He just gets it right every time. His dresses are gorgeous. I love a man that knows exactly what looks good on a woman. Here are some gowns from his spring/summer 2008 line:

DIY Bouquets for Brides and Bridesmaids

If you are a DIY bride and are looking for an inexpensive way to create bouquets for you and your bridal party, try Flowerbud.com. They have pre-made wedding bouquets at a pretty good price. All you will need is some flower tape and a beautiful choice of wired ribbon. Voila!

Here are a few of their bouquets:

Adorn Your Hair with a Flower

A lovely alternative to a tiara or veil is a flower. A flower in the hair works perfectly for destination brides, beach brides or brides with a garden/outdoors theme. You can find the perfect flower hair clips at Late Bloomer Boutique. They have some great choices. You will surely find one to suit you and your wedding dress. Here are a few of my favorites:

Gothic Wedding

I saw this today and had to post it. I think that it is so beautiful. It is from the Etsy shop, Tats and Knits by Pamela Quevedo. You can see more like this, here.

The Perfect Proposal

This was an amazing proposal. Enough said.

Luxe City Guides for your Honeymoon

ATLA posted today about Luxe city guides. These beautiful guides include the hottest, funkiest tips about your chosen spot. Tips on the hippest restaurants, hotels, museums, clubs are at your fingertips. My choice would be Madrid, for sure. You can view the guides available and get ordering information here

James Roy Photography - Beautiful Moments

For those brides in the DC metro area that are looking for a photographer who has an amazing eye, then you should check out James Roy. He took the pictures at our wedding. Our pictures were incredible. He did not miss a beat. He caught some beautiful moments. You can see his work here. Here are a few from our wedding and you can see more on my anniversary post:

Setting the Mood

Looking to set the mood in your reception? Here is a great option - Luminaria Shades. These shades mute the lighting and look amazing. You can get your shades at CandlesJustOnline.

Beautiful Monograms - Filigree Monograms

Filigree Monograms has the most beautiful designs. They personalize napkins, aisle runners, your wedding dress labels, bouquet ribbons, and other things. Their work is beautiful. Here are samples of their work: