Dressing Your Flower Girl

"Isn't she adorable?" "look how darling..." "aww..." are some of the type comments heard as the flower girl walks (or adventures) down the aisle. Most certainly, the flower...

Black and White Color Palette

Dimension, depth, clean, classic, sleek-chic distinction... are all words I would use to describe a black and white color palette. Damask prints and modern elements only add...

Real Wedding Inspiration

Gearing up for a nice long weekend? Let's get our inspiration on a little early... Enjoy these gorgeous photographs from the oh-so talented Heidi Munson from Chocolate Sushi...

Cigar Rollers and Weddings, huh?

I get it now. After a couple of conversations with a colleague who enjoys smoking cigars every now and again (my own husband too), I understand the allure that a professional...

Welcoming Your Traveling Guests

There were quite a few people who came from out of town to attend our wedding. I put together welcoming gifts for my parents and grandmother and other family members but I...

The Beauty of a Fall Wedding

It's Inspiration Friday! While I certainly don't want to rush summer along, fall is right around the corner and is absolutely splendid here in Minnesota. Brimming with the...

Putting Hope Back into the Chest

As a bride someday...thinketh On getting married... according to a 13 year-old. Meet Anna. "Yes. I think about my dress and my husband and being married. My dress will be...

Board Games as Centerpieces

I love to play board games! Just last night the hubby and I were outside on the patio playing a mean game of Chinese Checkers (I lost. He beat me by a whopping 3 moves). In...

Color Your Wedding with Jewel Tones

Add a little color or a lot of color to your wedding this fall or next season with stunning and beautiful jewel tones, modeled after nature's own bling. Ya gotta love nature...

Crafting a Ribbon Bouquet

At the bridal shower I attended this past weekend, the illustrious aunt of the bride-to-be carried on the tradition of assembling the ribbon bouquet. She took the ribbons...

Simple Pleasures

Slow down and pick a tomato! The only tomatoes I typically eat are the ones we grow ourselves in the summertime. I love being able to walk right up to the plant, pick a cherry...

Retro-Designed Inspiration Board

Love the look, style and feel of a certain era? Glitz and glam of old Hollywood, the jazz age of the 20's, the nifty 50's... Consider having a retro wedding theme. By...