Pink Sugar Dots

The fantastically talented Delina Breeding, owner and designer of the Paper Sugar Dots line of stationary, emailed me to let me know about her beautiful, and uniquely stylized cards. Her designs are “edgy, chic and loaded with elements of fashion.” I think you’re going to love these as much as I do…

From the bridal line (LOVE the redhead):


From the gigi collection (LOVE gigi loving shoes):


Invitations (LOVE the first one!):


For your holiday cheer (LOVE them all!):


She also has calling cards and cards for “hot mamas”, and fashionista, retro, and brown sugar collections. They are all equally fabulous.

And, she’s offering 15% off all online orders – so order soon!

My DIY

The ever fabulous Abby of Style Me Pretty has launched a new challenge! This time it’s a DIY Contest. You just have to submit three to five photos of a DIY from your wedding with resources and how-to’s listed. The submissions need to be in by the 15th of December.

So, I thought I would enter, as I was a DIY bride myself. But, I’m not sure which element to present, so I was wondering if all you fabulous visitors could help me pick. Please and thank you!

Which of the following shall I enter? Or, which element would you like to see more information and instructions?



1 Ceremony Decor; Arch and Tissue Paper Aisle Pomanders
2 Wedding Pie
3 Bridesmaid Survival Kits
4 The Kissing Tree
5 Signage
6 Water Bottles
7 Reception Decor; Centrepieces, Place Cards, Escort Cards, Etc.
8 Cookie Box Favours
9 Stationary
10 Gifts

Please leave a comment to vote! Or email me!

Real Wedding ::: Melanie + Patrick

We’ve had the most glorious autumn, exactly what it should be, a little chilly with the sun still shining, what I call leather jacket weather. Today, however, is the first day it really feels like winter. The temperature has dropped below -14°C (7°F), and it is about -25°C (-13°F) if you factor in the chill of the wind. So, even though I love winter and Christmas, I have the majority of my presents purchased, and the décor is going up next weekend. I just didn’t feel like posting anything frosty today, I feel like something warm.

So, I’m recalling a wedding I saw on Erin Gilmore’s blog. It was the wedding of Michelle and Patrick; you can’t get any warmer than this. Dahlias and orchids, butterflies and canoes. What I love about this wedding is the serious frivolity and unadulterated amount of fun everyone appears to be having. See for yourself…

Woodwick

I'm almost sad to post something new because I just love looking at the sugar hearts! But, I found something else neat! I was at Chapters when I saw this pretty candle, and I liked it even better when I noticed that it has a wooden wick that crackles like a fire when it's lit. I love unique finds.



Virginia Candle Company

I Heart Heart Shaped Sugar

I got so excited when I saw these! Who gets excited about little heart shaped sugar cubes that sit primly and perfectly on the rim of your coffee cup? Me. Party hostesses, event planners, wedding producers. Me.

Just imagine for a moment, you've cut the cake, it's being served to your guests, the guests reflect upon the most perfect wedding they have ever been to. What could be more perfect? When their cup of coffee is placed in front of them with this darling little heart on the rim.

Sigh.

Found at Sur La Table.

Gal Pals

A while ago Liene of Blue Orchid Designs posted a wonderful idea to bring an exceptionally nice hanger to hang your dress from when your phototgrapher is taking that must have photo of your wedding dress. Brilliant.

I found some nice hangers (enough for the bridesmaids dresses too) and now I need a bigger "Wedding Day Emergency Kit". (Anyone know where I can find a really big pink toolbox?) Now that I'll have more room, I can fill it with more stuff.

I've now added one of my favourite handy things. Gal Pals. Have you heard of them? They've definitely saved my LBD and my embarassment from those dreaded white deodorant marks.



They are so simple to use, you just take the cute little pink sponge and wipe it on your clothing in the direction of the grain of the fabric and ... that's it! Gone.

They come in a travel size too!

The Knot's 10 Most Daring Wedding Gowns

My sister, Jodi, sent me a link to MSN featuring The Knot's Top 10 Most Daring Wedding Gowns . I don't necessarily agree that these are all *daring*. Different yes; daring, only some.

If you were going to be *daring* which would you pick?

Pnina Tornai Exclusively for Kleinfeld


St. Pucchi


Jenny Packham


Vera Wang


Reem Acra


Claire Pettibone


Ines Di Santo


Atelier Aimee


Platinum for Priscilla of Boston


Junko Yoshioka for Bonaparte NY


The blue mermaid style by Reem Acra is my favourite.