BHLDN Bridesmaids Dresses for Fall 2013

I've been out of the game for a little while so I'm going through all of my bookmarks and visiting my favourite sites. There isn't a wedding favourite list without BHLDN at the top. To my delight and surprise they've just posted their fall 2013 bridesmaids dresses. Behold...

Short + sassy::

Long + luscious::

Short and sweet and white'ish! One could be used for a beach, brunch, or casual wedding. One could be worn to a bridal shower, the rehearsal dinner, or the bride could change into one of these lovelies to dance the night away::

These next photos are just too beautiful not to include::

This collection is really, really pretty. I am absolutely confident in saying that the bridesmaids that have a bride choose a BHLDN dress for them are lucky, lucky girls. The dresses are exquisite, they are quite affordable, and I think it's fair to say that one could actually wear it again!

p.s. speaking of 'affordable' the BHLDN sale shop has some fantastic deals. Some items are half price!

Wedding Cake Toppers

In my post about cake toppers yesterday and I made mention of "birds, bears, and cartooney likenesses" so I thought it would be fun to try and find some. Then I just happened upon the bears when I was creating my next post {stay tuned later today} about BHLDN and then I found the Will + Kate toppers {so cute!!}... This post sort of created itself!

Birds, bears, and cartooney likenesses::


Additional cuteness::


And to top it off::


Sources::
Libby + Sam Lovebirds by Ann Wood Handmade, Bear Hug by BHLDN, Will + Kate {!} by Lil' Cake Toppers; Glitter Hearts by Paper Pony Blog, Candy Necklace Topper by Best Friends for Frosting, Just Married Banner by Detroit Paper Company Etsy shop; Sweet Love, For Like Ever, Kate&Alex by BetterOffWed Etsy shop.

So cute, all of them. I would love to see or hear how you topped your cakes!

Cabin + Cub Cake Topper on Etsy

Super cuteness. Look what just showed up on the front page of Etsy! This is the most adorable cake topper! It isn't your typical little couple, which might be why I like it so much. Not that there is anything wrong with typical little couples; birds, bears, cartooney likenesses. Love them all, but this is just a different flavour.

This bamboo heart trees cake topper set is the creation of Cabin + Cub Etsy shop.

If you would like to see the forest for the trees {see what I did there?} then visit Cabin + Cub to view all the wonderful goods Valerie has created from the wooden medium.

Wedding Song:: 'I Do' by Colbie Caillat

You just have to listen to this fabulous new song by Colbie Caillat. It is sweet and perfect for a wedding! It could be used anywhere, the processional, the recessional, first dance, in the wedding video...

Found

Have you ever come across something so fabulous that you wished with all your might that you had come up with the idea? This is one of those times. Jeni, owner of Found Vintage Rentals launched a business to rent vintage items for weddings, other events, photo shoots and the like. See! Fabulous idea!

Some of the beautiful inventory::


Some of the beautiful inventory in action::

These last photos are from Hide & Seek: The Keys to Finding Something Found Workshop.

All of the photographs are taken by the Jeni's talented husband, Joel, of Studio EMP.

Egg Press

Paper, paper, paper, I've always had affection for paper. Construction paper, notebooks, paper dolls... And, I've always loved cards, giving them and getting them. I just came across these cards from Egg Press, they are graphic and charming. Have a look here, then go to their website and browse around and shop. Order some cards and send one to someone you love. Then send one to me!

NestaHome Pillows

I'm loving on these fabulous pillows from NestaHome on Etsy. They have that rustic chic quality to them, they are personalized, and a little bit quirky. I could see them on the bride and groom's chairs, in the cocktail lounge, and wouldn't one of these be great as a gift? Love 'em!

Love, love, love!

Oscar Red Carpet Favourite:: Marchesa

I figured everyone would be posting all of the dresses from last night's Oscars but I just want to post photos of these two impeccably dressed women, Hailee Steinfeld and Halle Berry. They were both dressed by Marchesa... and I'm in love.

As I could see either one meandering down a wedded aisle I thought I would wander over to their website and immerse myself in the fluff and frill from the Marchesa bridal collection from last year.

Love it. Love them all. Love, love, love.

Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine!

Every three months I have a feeling of anticipation; an expectation that something wonderful is coming. A friend.. A gift... Martha Stewart Weddings. It is my favourite publication, I take it home, make a cup of tea and pour into the pages. Always so beautiful, always so many breathtaking photos.

I have every issue that has ever been published, and they are all full of bookmarks and post-its marking my favourite images and ideas. This spring issue is devoted to amazing details, which is hard to believe they'll have more details than usual? I better get out my post-its!

Enjoy your copy. Pick one up on Monday, February 28th!

“Photo by Con Poulos. Copyright © 2011, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Originally published in the Spring 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.”

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Sunday Pic :: Flowergirl Delight

Absolute sweetness. These photos are a treasure.







Source :: Susan Stipling

Smitten for the Mittens

Awwwww!!! XO mittens! How cute are these?



Source:: Oh Darling Photography

Mother-of-the-Bride

Today is my Mom's birthday - happy birthday Mom!

In honor of her special day I thought I would post a few photos of mother daughter moments but it proved to be more difficult than I thought. i don't normally go in search of photos {because you never find what you're looking for} but the lack of captured moments between a bride and her mom was a little disappointing. There are plenty of moments of brides and their Dads walking down the aisle and sharing the first dance but Mom kind of gets left out. I'll tell you why I'm so sensitive to this, I'll always regret it, I only have a couple of candid photos of me and my mom from our wedding, we forgot to get something formal. So, let's use this as a reminder, make sure you capture all of those special photos of all the special people in your life.

I did find a few amazing moments::

Sources:: Clockwise from upper left, Susan Stripling, Alan Maudie, Millie Holloman, and Susan Stripling again.

Mom and Dad are in Arizona for the winter and I miss them both terribly - I can't wait until you come home! More!

BHLDN Accessories

This is a small sweet taste of the BHLDN Cover-Ups, Lingerie, Hair Adornments, Jewelry and other Accessories. I'm not going to lie, and even though I'm already married, I want all of these items, they're just so pretty!

Lastly, for the loveliest teaser of all the goodness, "A cascade of close-ups that captures some of our favorite details" set to the sweetest music - Prelude to BHLDN.

~sigh~

BHLDN Shoes + Shoe Clips

The shoes. The shoes. The shoes. Of course, I thought they were going to be fabulous but the line of BHLDN shoes and shoe clips are absolutely de-licious! To borrow a couple descriptives from their website, you will find this collection flouncy and shimmer-kissed.

Accessories to come!

BHLDN Dresses

My previous post was for the new line of B H L D N wedding gowns - can we say "~dreamy~". This post is dedicated to the new line of BHLDN bridesmaid dresses. Each piece is absolutely lovely and fresh, fresh, fresh. I am in love with the Gin Fizz Shift which is number three on the top row below...

Later I'll have shoes {of course!}, and the rest of their accessories!

BHLDN Gowns

Anthropologie has launched a new wedding shop called B H L D N, pronounced “beholden”. I be holdin my breath {wink} - every design is a vision.

Ensure you click through to see the rest of the gowns.

Stay tuned for bridesmaid dresses, shoes, accessories and more!

Cute Packaging

I love the idea of DIY anything and this packaging from Finch & Hawk Paper Goods found on Etsy is fab.

Cake Toppers:: Paper Sculpture by Concarta

I said I would blog what I love, and I would blog pretty. This incredible artist made for an easy choice.

I’ve been having a love affair with paper for as long as I can remember. When I was a girl you could give me a block of construction paper and some scissors and you wouldn’t see me for days. As an adult I love to scrapbook and make cards and I fashion myself a pretty paper connoisseur.

The creator behind these sculptures is, very simply, a genius; please enjoy these custom cake toppers by Concarta.

Custom work {and my favourite!}::

This was created for a 65th wedding anniversary::

Details {I adore the back of the brides' hair!}::

Pets!::

And bouquets of course!::

I know you want more, visit the Concarta Blog.

Gorgeous Veil

This just might be the most beautiful veil + fascinator combo I've ever seen.



Not to mention a lovely bride! Breathtaking!

Photo by Lane Dittoe + Amy Squires