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I hope that everyone had a great weekend! I spent the last couple of days looking through the blog to see what kind of a post we really needed and realized that it had been so long since I did a wedding dress feature! WAY too long, seeing that the dress is basically THE most important thing. Some would say.

So, I wanted to share my 2009 Fall/Spring picks from some of my favorite designer. Of course we have the heavy hitters like Vera and Oscar, but I wanted to bring in a few more...

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After all of these gorgeous centerpiece ideas, it seems like we've covered all of the bases. Well, not all of them, but many of them. Here is a last look at some centerpieces that don't use any flowers at all...

Clockwise From Top Left: Apple image via {frolic!}, wheatgrass by Leo Patrone, lantern by...

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I've been to so many weddings where the flowers take center stage. And to be honest, it's pretty great to see gorgeous blooms tucked in every corner, dripping off every detail. BUT, that type of decor isn't always in the budget, especially these days. So today, we are chatting about centerpieces that are gorgeous, but in just about every example, they are also largely affordable or DIY-able.

One way to really trim your budget is to hop on the teeny-tiny vases trend. Tons of perfect...

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Another really great way to bring textures, colors and even prints into your wedding style is to use a box to house your flowers. Whether it's a great old wooden box that you scored at a flea market or paper boxes covered in your favorite fabric, a box will add an unexpected touch to your decor that will really go a long way...

Top Row Left to Right: boxes by Artfool and...

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It's our 33rd board and this one was designed by Sarah...

Dress via Brides.com /  Drink photo by Union Photography via...

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Our next board was designed by Margaret...

Art Glass Lanterns, West Elm; Bridesmaids dress, style 83362 in Watermelon-David's Bridal; Peony in Green Vase-dkimages.com; Pink Satin Pumps-zoe.pixyblog.com; "Pink Peonies Bouquet"...

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Our next inspiration board was designed by Karine...

Car by Wonderful Wedding Graffiti/Flowers by Fleurish Floral/Cake Topper on Brides.com/Milk Bottles by Alyssa Ettinger on Etsy/Boy and Girl by...

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Our next board was desinged by Emily...

From Emily...(From Left to Right, Top to Bottom)

Photo #1:  Taken at Krug Estate Vineyard / Photo #2 & #3:  Snippet and Ink /Photo #4 Melissa Sweet via Brides.com / Photo #5...

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Our next board was designed by Emily...

First row, left to right: Raspberry bouquet from Brides, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, reception set-up from the Little Black Book Blog by Allyson Magda / Second row, left to right: Wine glasses from Brides, vineyard portrait from the...

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Can you believe how many really gorgeous boards we have for this Little Black Dress contest! I was floored by all of the entries...absolutely gorgeous!

Black Dress- gap.com / Flower girl dress- Erica dress by Little Flowers (by Odyssey) / Coral Necklace- by Etsy vendor VeeVee79 /...

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