"August 2008"

Some of you might already be familiar with this story...but it is just so heart wrenching, I wanted to make sure that I was helping to spread the word. The lovely and enviable Stephanie Nielson and her husband, Christian, of the blog Nieniedialogues were recently in a terrible plane crash that killed the pilot and left both Stephanie and Christian with severe burn injuries. If you are a fan of their blog, as so many of you are, you...

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I love this next set of catering ideas by Blue Plate Catering...

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Eat, Drink and Be Married

Innovative passed hors d’oeuvres can provide a quality, budget-friendly alternative to a sit-down dinner. Taking a more creative approach to culinary and imaginative presentation truly impresses guests. For instance, the Quail Vesuvio served in a mini white china skillet or the Lobster Thermidor...

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Next, Blue Plate is offering tips on choosing just the right venue...oh, and make sure to scroll to the bottom for a quick but easy SMP request!

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How to Choose the Perfect Venue

As you know, picking a reception location is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make; the venue sets the tone and theme. Just like the wedding specialists at...

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We really don't write about catering ideas as much as we should here on Style Me Pretty...the creativity and innovation that you can infuse through the food that you serve, is pretty unbelievable. So, I am really happy that our next guest blogger, Blue Plate Catering, is offering up some tips and ideas for the best wedding food...

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A Modern, Fresh Wedding Theme from Blue Plate

Creatively weave your...

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Here is another real wedding by James Abel!

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I believe when you get married, it's the one and only time you'll have that particular group of people together, so your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple.

When Elyse and Joe came to us for their wedding in an old Broadway Theater in Manhattan, we were able to take advantage of their love for the theater and the...

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James is back to share some incredible ideas behind one of his favorite real weddings...

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These days when it comes to weddings you can get as creative as you want to. It's perfectly acceptable to make your wedding as unique as you are.

When NYC restauranteur David Massoni and his fiance Rachel Bergman came to us to plan their October wedding, we decided to do a true New York wedding with a...

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It's no secret that I LOVE James Abel. I actually met him years ago at the Stationery Show and we have been buddies ever since. It's more than his absolutely gorgeous work...it's his lovely personality and passion for what he does that really blows me away. I always look forward to a James Abel event and today, he is sharing some of his personal ideas and inspirations. Can't wait!

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Flowers by James Abel...

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I thought that I would take a minute to check in with everyone! Today is a great day for me...not only do we have a new baby girl, Audrey Elizabeth (born a week ago Monday), we are also celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary! My husband, Tait, is incredible and I have fallen in love with him all over again since the birth of our little girl.

So, to celebrate life, love and everything weddings, we thought we would take today to announce our latest giveaway! Together with...

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A bit more from Winnie at Beau-coup!

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Wedding Favors Assembly Parties

There are a great many readily available wedding favors to choose from. But for some of us, the best part about doing wedding favors is actually doing them! I love getting together with the girls for an afternoon of yummy treats, good conversation and fun...

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For anyone who has struggled with finding the PERFECT wedding favor, you know that it can be quite a challenge. Finding something that is filled with personality and style and yet still falls into your budget is a hugely frustrating task. Well, lucky for us, Winnie of Beau-Coup, is here to share with us some ideas for brilliant favors!

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The Great Wedding Favors Debate

There's been some chatter in the...

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