Beautiful Designs for your CD Favors

If you are thinking about giving cd favors as your parting gift to your guests, here is a cool idea. 5 inch.com screenprints designs onto cds for your gifting pleasure. They have some great designs to choose from and also can print your custom artwork. Check them out at:5 inch.com

Alternative to Flowers - Table Settings

I was looking through one of my favorite home design magazines when I came across Edible Arrangements and the planner in me thought... what a great idea for a table setting in lieu of flowers. It probably would work best in any season other than summer. But they have some great choices that would give your table an elegant but fresh look. Bonus - It's edible! You can visit their site at: Edible Arrangements. Here are a few of my favorites:

Resources for LA Brides

I love the "Hostess with the Mostess" blog (www.hostessblog.com). It is a daily read for me. She posted last week about the Bridal Bar Boutique in LA. It states on their web site that the Bridal Bar "is a boutique that supplies a complimentary peek at the pre-screened best of the best in the wedding industry. The founders have searched high and low to compile an extensive group of event professionals who have been cordially invited to display their works based on style, experience, and impeccable reputation in their fields of expertise." The boutique was started by Harmony Walton, a former editor at Inside Wedding magazine (one of my favorite bridal magazines). She saw a need to educate brides beyond what they could find in the magazine. You can find more information about the Bridal Bar on their web site at: The Bridal Bar.

Jewels for Your Cake

There are some great options for Cake Toppers. For our wedding cake, we simply used an "H." It was simple and elegant. But if you are looking for something a little more fancy, here are some great ones to choose from. You can find these and more at Favors by Serendipity (www.favorsbyserendipity.com).

The Joy of Blogging

Today I received notice from Delightful Blogs that I have been added to their wonderful directory. I am so excited. Thanks Lynda! You can check out other great blogging finds at Delightful Blogs .

Happy Surfing!

J. Crew and Wedding Dresses

I had posted before about J. Crew's perfect bridesmaids dresses. I loved 'em because they come in great colors like yellow, green, and red. But now, J. Crew has released a line of inexpensive wedding dresses and these dresses are lovely. You can get more information on their web site, J.Crew.

Creative Genius - The Perfect Wedding Invitation

I saw this yesterday on advertsing/design goodness blog and I was blown away. As an invitation designer, you have to just appreciate the absolute brilliance of this wedding invitation. He removed the dot over the "I" from "Claire" on the first page to spell "Dave" on the second page. The invitation was created by Chris MacLean, a designer from the UK. You can view his portfolio at: Chris MacLean

DIY Wedding Favor Ideas & Martha Stewart

I know that some folks don't like her, but I love Martha Stewart. She can always point you in the right direction of something that is modern, fresh, and beautiful. Well now she has really done it. She has pulled together Martha Stewart Crafts (www.marthastewartcrafts.com). Finally! She has some wonderful products and her helpful templates for the DIY in you. Her products are also available at Michael's Craft stores. Here are some of my favorite Martha ideas:

Obsessed with Jewelry

I seem to be obsessed with jewelry these days. I love accessories, especially handmade. I was reading one of my favorite blogs, decor8, and I clicked on a link to Delisch (http://www.delisch.com/). Wow! Beautiful. Just Beautiful. I was a bride that wanted something different. I am not a string-of-pearls-kind-of-girl. So I was looking for something unique. So if you are like me, this is a great site to check out. Here are some of my favorites:

Cute Handmade Handbags for your Bridesmaids

I received an email today from Dustin Cowell who wanted to exchange links with his wife Amanda's web site. I was more than happy to oblige so I took a gander at her wares. She has the cutest handmade handbags. I love 'em. Check it out at Violet (www.violetbyamanda.com/shop/). Here are a few styles:

Lovely gifts for your lovely Bridesmaids

I have been hunting around for some great gifts for your girls. Here are some of my finds:

J. Crew (www.jcrew.com)



Viv and Ingrid (www.vivandingrid.com)







Red Envelope (www.redenvelope.com)

Bridal Shoes from Mossimo @ Target

While perusing my favorite obsession, Target, I stumbled upon these beautiful shoes. These are perfect and what a great price ($19.99)! Go to Target (www.target.com), click on Mossimo and then shoes.

More unique wedding jewelry

You have to love etsy. I found this great shop called Emily's Designs. Very unique. Drop by her store at: http://emilygems.etsy.com
Here are some of my favorites: