We got the sweetest note from Melanie Mauer, one of our Little Black Book photographers in the Kentucky area. She said, “We have heard from so many brides and grooms that your blog has inspired them and provided them with ideas to incorporate into their wedding to make it personal and meaningful. We would hope that some of the wedding images we have captured would be a great addition to this...

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We thought you might like to see one of the latest entries on Tifany’s blog at Gourmet Invitations!

table numbers, welcome bag tags, valet tags, hanging place cards, coasters, menus, programs, and another gorgeous seating chart …

If you didn’t check out her work when we first announced the Seating Chart Giveaway last week … you really should. Oodles of paper...

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I am so glad that you guys are loving today’s featured wedding as much as I did. Throughout the planning, I knew that Brad and Laura were hard at work designing all of the details, but it wasn’t until I laid eyes on the space, perfectly flawless, that I really understood just how much TLC went into the evening.

Here is yet another fabulous DIY project for all of you…custom place cards!

Materials
Color Printer
Paper Cutter
8.5 x 11″ 80lb...

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We keep saying, “No more winter weddings!” It’s spring … it’s May … the lusty month of May …!” But when Jenna Walker and Katie Thurmes sent us the photos from Joanne & Jake’s Colorado wedding in April … well, it was snowing. Regardless, we fell in love!

But rather than let that deter the so-so-so-...

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Sometimes … (well, maybe most of the time) … I struggle for the right words to start a feature. But today, the word that immediately popped into my mind was “ethereal”. The play of the light streaming throughout these images can only be described as ethereal …

Aron is soooo handsome and Emmy is just about the most radiant bride I’ve ever seen! The sunshine striking her parasol and saturating her skin gives her that glow that we all long for...

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A dreamy, warm and wonderful destination wedding … ahhhhh…

Jaime and Carl were married in June 08 at the exclusive beach resort, the El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico.  The El Dorado Royale is part of a collection of luxurious all-inclusive, adult-only resorts known for their exceptional hospitality, cuisine and amazing vacation experiences!

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This DIY Project is just great. Simple as that. The carved place cards are an unexpected touch to a table setting that not only add a hint of chic, they are also perfect for guests to take home with them so that they always remember your big day!

Materials

Small 6 x 6 piece of wood, depending on the shape you want to create
Wood Carving Tool
Spray Paint
Sand Paper

Oil Based Pen

Instructions

1. Design and cut out the desired shape out of...

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This next set of wedding details is gorgeous. Sent to me by Love Life Images, each touch is understated and a completely elegant way to infuse personality into your affair…

Top Image…how decadent and yet completely appropriate are those bottles of limoncello. Perfect for a late Summer, outdoor cocktail hour.

Second Image…Elegant starfish make perfect favors and keepsakes for your guests.

Third...

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Heather Fowler, an incredible photographer out of Philadelphia, sent me these oh-so-sweet wedding details…

Top Image: A pretty candy bar in your wedding colors is the perfect way to add a huge splash of color, while offering guests (especially the little ones) something fun to do!

Second Image: This bride served soft pretzels between the ceremony and the cocktail hour…Philly Pretzels are such a cute and...

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This is such a great idea for someone looking to really infuse a personal touch into their place cards…

Each button was chosen by the bride and groom to represent the personality of that particular guest. LOVE IT! Thanks so much to EJP Events in Portland for sharing this brilliant idea with us!

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