Two hearts beat as one

How to Make Your Own Cupcake Stand

2010-01-25T02:09:00.000-08:00

Cakeyournal puplished a step-by-step tuturial on how to make own cupcake stand.

Winterwonderland

2010-01-11T02:22:00.000-08:00

Heute habe ich von meiner Lieblingsfotografin und lieben Freundin Elisabeth Sitar-Pizutti einen wundervollen Wintergruss erhalten!

Du solltest öfters eingeschneit werden :-)

Tattoo Your Bridesmaids...

2010-01-11T01:38:00.000-08:00

....with sexy Tatoo Highs & Thigh Highs!

Let your girls wear`em with their bridesmaid dresses and follow them to strut their stuff down the aisle with you!

These lovelies can be found on Etsy or by visiting the designer`s website at http://tattoosocks.com/

PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com

2010-01-11T01:21:00.000-08:00

Now for a recource that will not only help you to find THE dress, but will help you do it a fraction of the price. http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/ has thousend of previously loved and sample gowns at prices that will make your heart flutter!!!

One Year Ago

2009-10-02T03:40:00.001-07:00

To my love,

Thank you for the best year of my life.

petra

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Pretty Lemonade

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Wedding Signs

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Kiss the groom

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There’s nothing better than kissing the love of your life

Groom

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“Come away with me and we’ll kiss

On a mountaintop

Come away with me

And I’ll never stop loving you
And I want to wake up with the rain

Falling on a tin roof

While I’m safe there in your arms

So all I ask is for you

To come away with me in the night

Come away with me”

NORAH JONES

Bridal Shooting

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Link: http://www.kissthegroom.com

Photos I like

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Link: http://the222blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Weddings?updated-max=2008-12-19T14%3A22%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=20

1940’s Engagement Session

2009-06-04T23:07:00.000-07:00

This vintage inspired engagement session (especially the ones by the water) shot by Jen from Jen Stewart Photography reminds me of the movie The Notebook. Love their 1940’s inspired look!

Check out her blog to see the rest of this session!

Without words....

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Link:http://lafflerphotography.com/blog/?cat=3

Family Tree

2009-05-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

I love this idea!!!

Flip Flop

2009-05-27T05:13:00.001-07:00

How many times have you gone to a wedding and come home with blisters from dancing your “cute shoes”?
I love this idea found over at The Bride’s Cafe!
Flip flops for your guests with your logo on them – too sweet!

Birthday Dessert Tabel

2009-05-27T04:48:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the person lucky enough to have this table at their party!

Link: http://amyatlas.com/

Fashionabel Dessert Bar

2009-05-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

Ich war auf der Suche nach Cupcake Vorlagen für die Bachelorette Party einer Freundin.

Und habe dabei diese Seite entdeckt - mein Mund blieb einfach nicht zu - ein Traum!!!

The table was inspired by a Pucci print and include wonderful details. They used the custom print to create popcorn cones, cotton candy sticks, mini chocolate bars, and even a custom tablecloth. There were a variety of delicious kosher desserts and candies for this event, including caramel marshmallows with tulip sticks and chocolate covered pretzel bites.
Link: http://www.amyatlas.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Home and Decor

2009-05-26T12:21:00.000-07:00

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Using this method you can make any laser printed image into a transparent one to use in your art! *I have only tried this with a laser printer so far!

Find the image you would like to transfer, and edit it so it is the size, color, and shape you want. You can make black and white images, the white will be completely clear, or you can make color images which will be transparent but still hold its color. Print out on plain paper or cardstock (cardstock will take longer to soak) with a LASER printer. Roughly cut out the image to prepare for the transfer.

2009-05-26T05:22:00.000-07:00

I found these links, its fantastic, there a so many packaging templates!!!

Die Vorlagen sind kostenlos und in Kategorien unterteilt, unter anderem gibt es auch eine Kategorie Gift Packages http://www.istockpack.com/v2/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=search&sobi2Search=search...&search=Search&searchphrase=any&Itemid=26&field_suitable=field_suitable_gift_packages

Und hier die zweite Anleitungen zu den Boxen

Valerie & Kelly's Save The Date!

2009-05-20T04:55:00.000-07:00

What a great idea to make a save the date video!

Inspiration

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Top row from left: sweet tea photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, chandelier from Brides, save the date by Ceci New York, suit via Paper + CupRow 2: bouquet via The Bride's Guide, sweet tea photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, dogwood cake and getaway buggy both from Martha Stewart WeddingsRow 3: photo by Punam Bean, dress from Brides, envelope with dogwood stamps from Martha Stewart Weddings via Brooklyn BrideRow 4: flower girl dogwood wreath from Brides, "Thanks Y'all" favors from Knottie AliKay, steel guitar photo by Abigail Seymour, table number photo by Leigh Miller
Link:http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/

Top row from left: photo by Leah McCormick, neon boneyard photo by Kelly Lee via Rock 'n Roll Bride, shoes via Brooklyn Bride, playing cards from Martha StewartRow 2: carnation centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings, Little White Chapel, Jackpot cake by Lovin' Sullivan, Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signRow 3: guitar photo by Tiffany Aicklen, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, invitation via Toast & Tables, photo by Bella Rose

Top row from left: photo by Positive Light, bentwood chairs photo by Elizabeth Messina via Kiss the Groom, bouquet from Brides, calligraphy by MaybelleRow 2: olive tree centerpieces from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Jesse Leake, fruit and cheese plate via The Invitation Lady, wine bottle favors from Duet WeddingsRow 3: invitation by Ceci New York, photo by Ian Grant, photo by Leah McCormick, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings

Top row from left: flower hair piece by Austie, photo from Sunflower Events, photo from Big Leo Productions, Jussara Lee dress from Martha Stewart WeddingsRow 2: photo from Brides, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Michele M. Waite, flowers by Ariella Chezar from BridesRow 3: silhouette cookies from Wedding Style Guide, sabayon and berries from Martha Stewart Weddings, iris bouquet photo by Anna Kuperberg, envelope liner from Mika78

Top row from left: beribboned tree, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Ericka McConnell, family photo clothesline display by Nicole HillRow 2: ring pillows from Martha Stewart Weddings, dessert table photo by One Love Photo, flowers in tin can vases via Earth Friendly Weddings, vintage stamps from Chelsea Fuss via Once WedRow 3: picnic blankets via Oh Happy Day, picnic meal on Mottahedeh tin plates, sodas from Kate Parker WeddingsRow 4: tart photo by Valls Photographic, flowers via Toast & Tables, photo by Liz Banfield via The Bride's Cafe, bride with roses in her hair via Black Eiffel

Top row from left: photo by Liz Banfield, photo by Samuel Lippke, grits and peach jam from Martha Stewart Weddings, fan via sfgirlbybayRow 2: magnolias via Style Court, photo from Martha Stewart Weddings, sweet tea from Vermont Vows, photo by Jessica QuadraRow 3: Bible photo by Millie Holloman, jam photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, low country wedding, foot washing via Southern WeddingsRow 4: red velvet cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Victoria Pearson, seating card from Martha Stewart Weddings, floating magnolia from Rebecca Thuss

Top row from left: bridal hat from Martha Stewart Weddings, ribbon seating card and trophy both from Wedding Style Guide, bouquet from Well WedRow 2: mint juleps via Brown Turtleneck Sweater, dessert buffet from Well Wed, tent from David BeahmRow 3: wreath via Real Weddings, d.Sharp cake topper and confetti both from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Leigh MillerRow 4: seersucker suit photo by Liz Banfield, horse photo by Punam Bean, bluegrass musicians photo by Jose Villa, horseshoe invitation by Greenwich Letterpress

Top row from left: poppy field photo by Yves Samuel, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, attendants via {frolic!}, French linen napkin from Vintage WeaveRow 2: veil via Nancy Liu Chin, menu by Cynthia Warren, cherries from Oh How Charming, champagne cork by 13 CreativeRow 3: calligraphy by Maybelle, photo by Yves Samuel, calligraphy by Maybelle, breakfast photo styled by Pamela Duncan SilverRow 4: croquembouche from InStyle Weddings, ring pillow via LHEverything, French poppies, canopy and tables photo by Elizabeth Messina

Top row from left: hanging flowers from Apartment Therapy via Oh So Beautiful Paper, limeade photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, gingham shirt from J.Crew, flower girls from Martha Stewart WeddingsRow 2: bouquet from Wedding Style Guide, tablescape by Coty FarquharRow 3: bouquet by Modern Day Design, tablescape by Coty Farquhar, cupcake photo by Victoria Pearson, invitations from BridesRow 4: bench photo by Art of Vision, photo by Karen Hill, honey jar photo by Red Ribbon Studio, photo by Miss Whit

Top row from left: cake photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, bouquet by Claire Bean for Brides, place setting from Martha Stewart Weddings, ceremony arch photo by Angela Anderson via Elizabeth Anne DesignsRow 2: tables and lanterns from Wedding Style Guide, invitation by Lulu Papers, photo by Union Photo via Once Wed, flowers via AmorologyRow 3: photo by Studio Nouveau, lemonade from Alison Events, craspedia boutonnieres via Brooklyn Bride, "Howdy" card by DWRI Letterpress

Top row from left: Thayer Allyson Gowdy photo via Style Me Pretty, menu by East Six, flowers from BridesRow 2: photo by Elizabeth Messina, photo by Sarah BusseyRow 3: napkin from April Joy Events, flowers from Modern Day Design, aquamarine bracelet from Dasha Boutique, cake from Martha Stewart WeddingsRow 4: beach decor from Todd Events, place setting from Beth Helmstetter, photo by Elizabeth Messina, programs from Oh How Charming!

Top row from left: decor by Smith & Niemierko, photo via Nibs, hairpin by Erin Cole, cake from Beth HelmstetterRow 2: photo from La Fleur, flowers by R. Jack Balthazar, place card vase from Cox & CoxRow 3: photo from Junebug, chair garlands by Ariella Chezar, invitation by Mr. Boddington, photo via I SuwanneeRow 4: photo from Oh How Charming!, flowers by Red Ribbon Studio, invitation by Modern Press

Creating a signature drink for your event is another great way to show personal style while continuing a special theme or color scheme.

Link:http://fuzzynk.wordpress.com/category/wedding/

Spectacular reception by Preston Bailey- Ultra stylish bridesmaid dress by Zac Posen (as worn by Miranda in The Sex in the City movie)
- Bridal bouquet mixing deep blue and light purple florals by Tapestry Flowers
- 6-tier wedding cake with navy frosting and sugar pearls
- A navy aisle runner dresses up the ceremony
- A blue striped tie pops with a navy suit
- Blue flowers decorate a place card table [via Faye and Greer] Link:http://tastefullyentertaining.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-wednesday-celebration-part-1.html

Top row from left: hydrangea by April Joy Events, lanterns and hydrangea bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Jonathan CanlasRow 2: truffles and pew decorations from Martha Stewart Weddings, save-the-date by Ceci New York, purple dress with belt by ban.doRow 3: photo by Look Photography via Classic Bride, purple hydrangea place setting, hydrangea boutonnieres from Martha Stewart Weddings, white lemonade from Rebecca Thuss

Link: http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/04/board-367-purple-hydrangea.html

Birthday Inspiration

2009-05-19T07:07:00.001-07:00

I like these photos

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Inspiration

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I was inspired by Flora Nova Design and their recent blog post letting us know that Plum is a big color for 2009. Check out their recent Plum, Cream and Chartreuse wedding!

From left to right, top to bottom:

Photo from Organic Style Magazine; Actress Zhang Ziyi; "Origami Crane" invitation by Tiny Prints; "Brilliant Blooms" wedding invitation by WeddingPaperDivas; custom made blooming tea favor; lime bridesmaid dress; chartreuse arrangement in Chinese shallow basket; catalog photo from Smith & Hawken; pink purple arrangement in footed basket; colorful macaroons by Jin Patisserie; and decorative Black Cherry Plum soap bar by MOR Cosmetics.

Pezzi D'Amore - Brazilian Wedding Favors

2009-05-16T02:23:00.000-07:00

I discovered these from the wonderful Bella Signature Design blog. These wedding favors are called "Bem Casados" or "Well-Marrieds" and they are the most traditional sought-after dessert at weddings in Brazil. Each Bem Casado is artfully made and is light, soft, airy and filled with smooth, home-made caramel bathed in a special sweet sauce. Each treat represents two united parts sealed by sweet love, support and mutual respect. According to legend, everyone who tastes them will be blessed with the happiness of newlyweds, so make a wish before you take a bite. Amen to that!

Wish tree

2009-05-16T01:32:00.000-07:00

I like this idea!

Skip the traditional guest book and create a beautiful display out of your friends' and family's good wishes. I love the idea of asking guests to write their specific wishes or advice for you on the cards rather than simply signing their names and writing a generic congratulatory message. After your wedding, collect the cards in a nice chest or box for the perfect keepsake

or give it in a album!

I also found a tutorial on making the beautiful crystal wish tree shown below here.

Vespa Meeting in Graz, Austria

2009-05-15T14:20:00.000-07:00

My husband loves Vespa.
This video is from the Vespa meeting in Graz, Austria.
He is one of the driver!! :-)

Flying wish paper

2009-05-15T12:00:00.000-07:00

How sweet ist this?

Just write your wish on the Flying Wish Paper, shape it into a tube,

light the top and watch as your wish burns down then dramatically rises into the sky.

Will you be my bridesmaid?

2009-05-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

Customized cookies that asks the question with icing -

Check out the new look from Weddingish $8.50 each

Link:http://elegantengagements.blogspot.com/2007/10/will-you-be-my-bridesmaid.html

So - when you ask your bridesmaids to be part of your special day.... do it with style. Here are a few ideas. For a summer wedding - present them with this pair of fun and functional flip flops

Link:http://remembersomethingblue.blogspot.com/2008/11/celebrate-your-engagement-meet.html

True friendship never ends. Our friendship is an important part of my life.
So as I walk down the aisle to begin married life,
as I say "I do" to the love of my life, please be with me by my side,
like you always have been. [Name] Will you be my bridesmaid?

Links:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17286645

And here is a beautiful DIY-Bridesmaid Card from Jessica

http://wetietheknot.blogspot.com/ I love all her ideas and thinks!!!

That`s me and my husband

2009-05-15T04:32:00.000-07:00

DIY: Water-Bottle-Cascade-Chandelier

2009-05-15T02:36:00.000-07:00

Dou you know Water Bottle??

Yes way! Michelle Brand, an eco-designer from Manchester in the UK, repurposes the bottoms of discarded plastic soda bottles to create these breathtakingly beautiful decorative light fixtures, lamp shades, curtains, room dividers, and more. Ingenious and quite stunning, don’t you agree

Link: http://www.michellebrand.co.uk/pages/portfolio.html

BottleYourBrand

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How about a personalized water bottle? Or a personalized wine bottle for give away?

http://www.bottleyourbrand.com/ are a leading online source for custom label bottled water, personalized wine labels and custom beer labels.

Or you can DIY! Have fun!!!

Butterfly Theme

2009-05-14T23:44:00.000-07:00

First off, this dress caught my eye In Martha Stewart Weddings. I was floored when I turned the page and there it was … the prettiest dress I have ever seen by Carolina Herrara! Of course, the dress is $9,900 a bit on the $$$ side. As we have said before, colored shoes add that little extra something something to your wedding look and nothing says glamour quite like the ‘Loupe’ evening sandal from Kate Spade™.
Do you love this butterfly cake? Well… you can make it yourself. Click here to purchase the products so you can started on your masterpiece from http://www.fancyflours.com/.
You can purchase these exclusive personalized mint tins from beau-coup. Estilo Weddings is responsible for these exquisite butterfly favor boxes

Directions on how to download and print are below.
1. Download Butterfly Wedding Suites Here (The file includes invites and response cards)
2. In order to avoide cutting the invites purchase Flat Card Stock from Paper SourceInvite Card Stock, Response Card Stock
4. Open up the document you wish to print such as the invite. Print out your desired amount. We recommend a few extras. The invite will simply have the design on it and have a blank middle.
5. Open up the word documents that are in the word documents folder and type in your personal text. You may have to fiddle with it to get the correct spacing since everyone’s wording will vary.

Link:http://www.weddingchicks.com/

Something Blue ... a wedding dress!

2009-05-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

I've always been a fan of the Ivory wedding gown- or maybe champagne, but never considered blue. Then I saw this blue gown Keira is wearing and it is stunning! Are you planning to wear a blue - or any other color - wedding dress? (I think this would be so perfect for a winter blue themed wedding)

Link:http://fashionbride.wordpress.com/

Real Wedding: Manuela and Eric’s Wedding at Strawberry Farms

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bride's dress: Marissa - purchased from Erin Cole. The veil i wore for the ceremony is the same one that my sister wore and purchased from Erin Cole 2 years ago.

bridesmaid dresses: J Crew. The sashes were made by me and my momgroom's bow tie: Barbara Blank, New York (from Bloomingdales)

florals: Claudia Johnston, friend and floristcatering: Strawberry Farms Golf

Coursemusic: Esquires Big Bandevent

coordinator: Strawberry Farms Event Coordinator, Heather Howery helped me put all my ideas together in a way that made sense and ended up looking wonderful. She took care of putting up all the arrangements on the day of and helped get me organized throughout the planning process.There are lots more photos on Leigh's Blog, and check out their super cute engagement session also

It´s a wrap

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I absolutely adore the lovely creations of etsy sellers Bonzie, Holly Stalder & M odern Romance

Shoes

2009-05-13T08:33:00.000-07:00

Since most bridal shoes are dyeable, why not try something other than white or ivory.

WOW! Now this would be a way to treat yourself as a bride, white Christian Louboutin stiletto wedding heels! A perfect white bow, they look fantastic and of course, that signature splash of red on the sole.

www.christianlouboutin.com

Inspiration

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Link: www.jasmine-star.com

Poem

2009-05-13T07:30:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Today And Tomorrowby

Kit McCallum

Cherished are the memories that Brought us to this day,

For yesterday, was just a dream ... A wish to contemplate.

A fantasy where in my mind,

A fleeting glimpse I'd see ... A vision of the true desiresI longed for endlessly.

And when I dreamed, I did not know The love I'd feel today;

The height of my true feelings,And the depths they would portray.

And if I had one wish today,

A simple wish t'would be ... Is that the love we feel this moment, Lasts eternally.

Reality has merged nowAs you stand here by my side;

And as I join your hand in mine,My heart does fill with pride.

For as I pledge my love to you, I see in many ways,

Reflections of my love for you Are mirrored in your gaze.

And by our presence here today, And for the love we share,

I thank you for our yesterdays That brought us to be here.

But more than this, I vow to you,My wishes yet to come ...

Tomorrow's dreams and fantasies,This day that we are one.

Tomorrow's an adventure That we'll share together now;

Our future's intertwined forever, Through this holy vow.

I promise to remember In the future years and days,

The love I feel for you this moment ... ...Dreams fulfilled today.

For in the coming years as we Move on, and reminisce,

Back to the day I stood with you And promised with a kiss ...

That blessed are the days that I have looked into your eyes,

And felt the warmth and love reflect, The essence of our lives.

*****

Yesterday we dreamed of what might be;

Today we validate our love;

And tomorrow we will cherish the life we have shared as one.

Colours

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Spring:
Cool colours in hues of baby pink, rich cream, soft lilac, pale sky blue,
mint green, and soft silver tones
Summer:
Balmy mid-purples, rich peaches, ice whites, baby yellows and pale blues.
Autumn:
Warming burgundies, claret red, copper, olive green, and dark pink.
Winter:
Any frosty tone of cream or white; from ivory to pale coffee cream. Other wintery themed colors include silvery greys, and icicle blues.

Light red to dark red means courage, passion, health, protection, strength. There's an indisputable energy to the color red - an energy that has the power to transform an otherwise unassuming flower into the essence of desire, strength, and passionate love.

Purple means healing, meditation, spiritualism. From passionate plums to ladylike lavender-there's hardly a message or wish that a purple floral arrangement doesn't perfectly convey. With its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, purple flowers represent sweet, dignity, pride and success. Whether grouped alone in a bold range of rich hues or mixed in with other colors to provide depth and contrast, an arrangement filled with purple blooms represents accomplishment and admiration

Pink means friendship and love. Thinking on pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness. Regardless of the shape of the flower - from the tight, small buds of a pink garden rose to the delicate, open petals of a pink caellia in full bloom - pink blossoms convey youth, innocence, and joy.
The color of youth, joy and gentility, in soft pastels, pink flowers charm us with innocence and sweetness. Pink color remind us that pink is perfect, no matter who you're celebrating.

Dark to light orange, using fruits and flowers to make sophistication and elegance arrangement. It's symbolize energy, enthusiasm, and warmth. This Orange arrangement conveys confidence, satisfaction and a passion for life.

Green means fertility, growth, money, envy and green floral arrangements evocate nature itself and represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth. In a range of hues, they create subtle shadows and shapes for sophisticated fresh flower floral gifts and long-lasting plants and signify optimism, renewal, health and good fortune

White is likely a freshly fallen snow, the finest of lace or the drama of a wedding dress is a singular beauty by it self. The combination of white to grey will gives you a elegance wedding decoration look. White is often associated with innocence, humility, reverence, and white flowers evoke simple beauty. White determinate protection, purification, peace, modesty and elegance.

White to yellow gives you a sunshine vision and feel of joy and lightheardness. Sassy, happy and full of sunshine it's just not possible to be greeted by yellow flowers. Yellow means attraction, intellect, study. There's a good reason to radiating energy and glowing with joyful affection, a yellow floral arrangement symbolizes new beginnings, happiness and friendship.

The pale blue hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm worries and preoccupation representing peace, openness, and serenity, fresh floral arrangements filled with blue flowers offers a cooling antidote to anxiousness.
From the lacey blue hydrangea to the regal blue iris, blue conveys the tranquility of a pristine ocean, the uplifting spirit of a sun-filled sky or the confidence of a blue-ribbon victory. With symbolism ranging from faithfulness and loyalty to intelligence and peace, blue flowers add a cool and calm beauty to any arrangement.

Obviously, there are so many different colours and tones that it would take forever to list absolutely every meaning. Here are some examples of the more ‘traditional’ connotations of specific colours ...
Light Blue - healing, happiness, patience.
Dark blue - change.
Green - fertility, growth, money, envy.
Orange - energy, stimulation.
Pink - friendship, love.
Purple - healing, meditation, spiritualism.
Red - courage, passion, health, protection, strength.
Yellow - attraction, intellect, study. White - protection, purification, peace

DIY: Slice Cordless Design Cutter Machine

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It`s not so cheap, but I think I need it!!!! Do you know what I mean?? :-)

Link:http://www.save-on-crafts.com/designkit.html

Poem

2009-05-12T23:15:00.000-07:00

A Promise To My Loveby

Karin Schaefer

I believe that none could love youquite as deeply as I do;

And yet I often fail to showthe depth of it to you.

I vow to do the little things, to show you every day;

But one thing or another seems to get into the way.

I pledge to be more open, to have courage and be strong;

But some how fear takes overand then everything goes wrong.

I dream of perfect love for us,and hope that it will be;

And yet I end up giving you a less than perfect me.

I want to be much more for you,be everything you need.

I hope and seek, beg and pray "Change me Lord! ", I plead.

You are the only one I want.

It is for you I yearn.

I guess, my love, there's still so much that I have yet to learn.

I cannot give perfection, but this I promise I will do -

I will spend my life time learning how to give my love to you.

*****

This poem is meant to remind us of that "special day",

when words spoken from the heart in front of friends and family,

confirm our love to one another

Past Custom Card Box Orders

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Click here to view these pictures larger

Past Custom Card Box Orders

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Link:http://www.forthemodernbride.com/index.html

Birthday

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Next year in march im getting 30.!!! Time to look for some inspirations

Link:http://josevilla.bigfolioblog.com/

First dance

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What an amazing setting for a first dance!

The wedding of Kenan and Ro http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=443

Emotions

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Ring

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How you can take photos from your rings....maybe like this:

Ring Bearer

2009-05-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

One day I saw those ring orbs and I just loved them!!
I only found this shop http://www.everydayartifact.com/
There is a wonderfull bride named Jessica, she ordered me this bearer
becouse they do not ship to europe :-(

I also like the ring bearer bowl from palomas nest
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5358026

Appliquw Products

2009-05-05T06:25:00.000-07:00

Uppercase Living offers the cutest vinyl applique products to customize your home, and even your wedding. You can put them on virtually any surface (glass, walls, aisle runners, dance floors, etc) and they can even be used outdoors.

DIY - wax luminaries

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Water Ballon Luminaries
Aren`t these Luminaries gergeous? They`re actually made using way and balloo

1. Fill a water balloon with tepid water.

2. Melt your wax. Optimum working temperature for this project is 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Try to maintain this temperature for your wax while working by keeping it on a double boile

3. Slowly dip your balloon into the wax to just below the water level in the balloon. Warning: Do not dip the balloon into the wax past the water level. This could cause the balloon to pop.

4. Hold the balloon in the wax for a few seconds, and then slowly lift it out of the wax. Dip the balloon a few more times, allowing some time between dips to let the wax cool.

5. While it is still quite warm, carefully set the balloon down onto a piece of paper or a cookie sheet, making sure it is level. This will create a flat bottom for the luminary.

6. Dip your balloon a few more times until it is the desired thickness. A good target thickness is 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

7. Set the balloon on the paper or cookie sheet again and let it cool

8. When the wax is completely cooled, hold the balloon over a sink or bucket, facing away from you. Carefully pop the balloon with a skewer or knife and let the water drain out. Throw away the balloon shards.

9. To level the top of the luminary, heat a cookie sheet on the stove and place the luminary top-down onto the hot sheet and carefully melt the edges until it is level.

10. Place a tea light or votive inside the luminary and burn on a candle holder in a dark area

Link: http://www.candletech.com/techniques-and-ideas/water-balloon-luminaries/

Hearts

2009-05-04T07:11:00.001-07:00

This is so incredibly sweet and romantic!!!

Link:http://leloveimage.blogspot.com/

Wedding Bike

2009-05-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

I don´t know why - but i like this photos.

Maybe my husband is a owner of a bike store....

Links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fifth_business/sets/72157605141443156/

A Sweet Thank You Favor

2009-05-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

I saw this lovely idea on the blog from Mrs. Eggplant
She told the hotel manager that they were planning on having a candy buffet,
she mentiones that in past weddings that she had coordinates, candy buffets were often overlooked and untouched. This was mainly due to the fact that our reception room was shaped in the form of an “L,” so a display that was visible to one side of the room would not be visible to the other. So she decided to create a favor for each table setting that would let her guests know they had a mountain of sweets treats for them.

Photo Booth

2009-05-04T05:19:00.000-07:00

Say cheese - what fun thinks you can do with a photobooth...
If you’ve ever been to a wedding with a photobooth you already know the answer, Photo booths are the best entertainment and are so much FUN. The atmosphere at a wedding reception is full of energy. All your friends are there as well as family members you haven’t seen for a while. Capture the moment by getting your photos taken and then share the images with your guests.

Links:http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/01/23/that-wedding-photobooth/

Moterhs Day

2009-04-30T05:27:00.000-07:00

On 10th of April is mother day.

Here some inspirations for to say thank you to our mums!!

Breakfast

Link: http://www.butlers.de/shop/index.php

Familiy Tree Photo Cards

A handmade card with photographs depicting different generations shows that the things mothers and daughters have in common transcend the passing styles of the times.

Tools and Materials
Color copies of photographs (enlarged or reduced in scale); cut into 2-inch squares
Card stock
Colored paper
Scissors
Craft glue
Bone folder
1 yard of thin ribbon

Tent Card
Fold a 6-by-12-inch sheet of card stock in half crosswise; the fold is the top of the card. Glue a 5-inch square of colored paper to the center of the front of the card. Glue one photo onto each colored square, as shown. Glue a length of ribbon around edge of card, and tie off at the last corner.
Accordion Card
Fold a 6-by-24-inch sheet of card stock at 6-inch intervals. Use a bone folder to create sharp creases. Glue a photo on each accordion fold, as shown. Frame each photo with four lengths of ribbon; affix with craft glue. Write each person's name under her image

Link: http://www.marthastewart.com/

Say thank you

2009-04-30T02:24:00.000-07:00

To say thank you is not so easy,
I saw this nice idea for wedding pictures or the music from your wedding

They have also everything you need to easily create the perfect wedding invitations and much more for your special day — from invitations to save the dates, wedding favors, thank you cards, wedding programs.... And the price is really ok!!!

Have fun to design your own papeterie!!

Link: http://www.monogramwedding.com

Place Settings

2009-04-29T04:48:00.000-07:00

I like this idea, the place settings had pictures of them at the same ages when they were little. They were so cute and great conversation pieces.

Link: http://nancygould.com/category/wedding-photography

Birdcage Veil, Head Piece

2009-04-28T07:30:00.000-07:00

Diese Veils finde ich großartig! Wer nicht auf seinen langen Schleier verzichten möchte, kann nach der Trauung den langen, gegen einen Birdcage Veil tauschen!!!
Ich habe nachstehende bei einem neuen Etsy Shop entdeckt - nachstehend der Link!

image one - whitebox weddings, our labor of love, rae barnes, millie holloman

image two - amelia lyon, cameron ingalls, jason cohen, jessica claire

image three - mclellan studio, sarah k chen, leigh miller, jessica claire

Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7003019´

DIY - Veil, Hair Flower, Birdcage Veil

2009-04-28T06:24:00.000-07:00

Finding the perfect accessory for your hair is tres important when it comes to completing your wedding, for the bride, the bridesmaids or the guests

Fabric: Tulle (be creative and select different sizes and textures to create contrast)
Beads/Gems (from your local bead shop.
Rhinestones, crystals, clear beads add sparkle and a bit of elegance to your handmade creation)Comb (Any beauty store or Target should have this)
Feathers (try craft stores, like Michaels)
White thread, sewing needle and fabric glue that dries clear

Step 1: Gather the materials and lay them out. You’ll want to cut the tulle in a few different sizes. This way you can play to see what combinations you like best

Step 2: Once you have the combination you like, gather the tulle in a bunch on the comb so you can stitch the two parts together. Make sure it’s stitched tight. Play with the tulle to make sure it’s falling nicely across your face.

Step 3: Now you can begin to add gems and feathers. You’ll want to add a cluster of gems on top of the comb to hide your stitching. Then add rhinestones and feathers to your liking.

Step 4: Tuck the comb into your hair and drape tulle in front of your face…You’re done!”

If you ar not the bride, give the tulle away, you can also use a pretty flower
or make it in a different color!!!

Link: http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/category/diy-wedding/page/2

DIY - Soaps, Giveaway

2009-04-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

I love this beautiful giveawy!!!

Here’s what you need for the project:
Soap base (available at Michaels). We used the goat milk base for ours
Soap molds (also from Michaels http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home)

Herbs, oats, tea, essential oil, anything you want to use to flavor your soap.
We decided to make three flavors:
Lavendar Oatmeal (fresh lavender flowers, lavender essential oil, oats)

Chai Tea (steeped tea for color and scent, plus dry loose tea for a little texture)

Chamomile Calendula (dried chamomile and calendula flowers)

Here’s what you do:
1. Melt soap base (stirring often over medium heat)
2. Add “seasonings”

3. Mix well and long enough for flavors to distribute evenly

4. Pour liquid soap into molds
5. Uncork champagne and enjoy the afternoon waiting for your soaps to set!

Once your soaps have set (overnight, or we found you can refrigerate them for a few hours), you have to package them in maximum cuteness. We wrapped ours in unbleached parchment paper (in the same way you’d wrap a gift), then added a band of vintage wallpaper for decoration. We made tags using a grocery bag and a 1 1/2 inch tag punch, and tied them on with baker’s twine

http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/531#comments

Perfect Wedding Programs Part II

2009-04-27T14:27:00.000-07:00

Program Pockets
Set the tone right from the start by
greeting guests at the ceremony with aqua
and red programs suspended from every seat.
Loose pages rest inside the pocket
of an oversize blue tag; its damask-style pattern
is added with a rubber stamp.

Bow Programs
To make these programs (one letter-size

sheet yields two progrmas), arrange your
text horizontaly on the page in
landscape mode over four columns.
Cut the sheet in half,
wrap a 10-by-7/8-inch band
arround the center and tuck them under the band,
making sure they overlap slightly.

Perfect Wedding Programs

2009-04-27T13:58:00.000-07:00

Rows of Prose
Consider having your vows
calligraphed or printed in
on envelopes and stashing
programs inside.

Take a Bough
Branch out beyond typical wedding programs
by adding a touch of Druid fun an whimsy to them.

"What Tree Did Aou Fall From?" a Celtic version of astrology,
is the perfect distraction for those waiting the Wedding March.

www.marthastewart.com

Daisies for Birthday

2009-04-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

How sweet is this birthday table?

tin buckets filledwith daisies

Daisy Cake, Martha Stewart

http://toastandtables.blogspot.com/2007/10/putting-it-out-on-tabletop-inside-scoop.html

Alles begann.....

2009-01-19T11:08:00.000-08:00

Aus einer Begegnung wurde Liebe,
aus dieser Liebe soll unser Leben werden!