A Colorful Kick

I absolutely love the new trend of brides wearing colorful shoes! I mean, first of all what girl doesn't feel a million times more stylish while wearing a pair of fabulous cobalt blue Manolos? I think we're all willing to sacrifice a little comfort in the name of fabulousness - especially on a day as important as your wedding day. Am I right?

So here is a little tribute board I put together to pay homage to these amazing ladies - some of whom were our own brides - and the amazing photo ops. that come from thinking inside the (shoe) box.

Gotta Love the Polka Spots!

You might notice a trend on our blog toward polka dots, but what can I say? I LOVE them! I just think they are so timeless and wonderful and I love to see them used in new and interesting ways. So when I was cruising photographer Meg Perotti's blog and came across this fun and fabulous dress I was immediately hooked. Then I came across these unique and colorful bridesmaids dresses and now i'm even more in love. I just think it's so great that the obviously non-traditional bride had so much fun planning her special day. It seems like each of the bridesmaids chose her own dress and carried a bouquet in her favorite flower. The result was a vibrant mix that expresssed the individuality of each girl and the amazing creativity of the bride. Note the eclectic mix of suits on the groom's side as well. Amazing!!

Photography by: Meg Perotti (megperotti.com)

Certifiably Gorgeous!

The wonderful ladies at Wiley Valentine have wowed us yet again! These gorgeous Marriage Certificates are so fantastic we can hardly stand it. Customized just for you, they are elegant, unique, and completely wonderful. We love them! Imagine how lovely your certificate would look custom framed on your bedroom wall. What a lovely sight to see when you open your eyes every morning, right? These also make great wedding gifts. Purchase yours at Etsy.com or just click here: Marriage Certificate

Love These: French Paperie Shoppe on Etsy!

We saw these beautiful French stationery pieces, designed by "Painted By Renee" and fell madly in love. "Painted By Renee" specializes in French Art Tags, Bridal Party Favors. Custom Design Work for Baby Showers, Weddings, Engagement Parties and more. We think these beautiful custom pieces would add a little joie de vivre to your French-inspired wedding, bachelorette party, or bridal shower. We highly recommend that you check the entire collection out at:

www.PaintedByRenee.Etsy.com

Love These: Heirloom Dresses!

We just came across this wonderful idea in the Real Weddings section at The Knot.com from a Los Angeles wedding for a couple named Angela and Michael. Angela had the wonderful idea of displaying her mother's, Michael's mother's, and Angela's grandmother's dresses at their wedding. What a breathtaking vision these dresses are. Love the sentiment and creativity!

See the rest of the wedding here.