Beautiful Ways to use Lanterns at Weddings

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Trendy Bride

Lanterns are a beautiful accent piece for many weddings and receptions, and are versatile in their use. Whether you want to use them outside during the ceremony or hang them from the ceiling during the receptions, the creative ways in which to incorporate them into your special day are endless. Lanterns come in many styles most commonly paper and the traditional metal with glass varieties, so they work perfectly with any wedding. Paper hanging lanterns look contemporary and come in many colors and the light they provide gives off a very romantic glow.

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Traditional lanterns look just as elegant and can be used in table placesettings, or as part of the ceremony decor.

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Hanging them from ribbon provides the room with light and warmth and the ambiance is simply romantic! Lanterns dont have to be just the traditional metal or wood style glass lanterns look just as amazing when used in decor.

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Black Sash on Wedding Dress Ideas

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Trendy Bride

Here comes the bride all dressed in white. We have heard the familiar song. However, the newest trend is for brides to wear sashes that match the decor of their bridal party. It does not take away from the dress but adds a new fashion element.

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Look at the example as the bride lying down on the couch. She has a beautiful straight strapless gown with chiffon on the bottom. The dress by itself is amazing but the black heels and black sash definitely take it over the top.

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Next let’s consider the bride who is seated with her bridal party. As you can see, her bridesmaids are wearing short black evening dresses. The bride has the strapless gown with the black sash and black and white hair accessory. They look so good because they are color coordinated.

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In 2012, the bride is still dressing in white but she has decided that it’s acceptable to add some color. Brides are creativity adding sashes so as not to take away from the beauty of their gowns. Black is the perfect color because this color is always considered sophisticated and elegant. Be trendy and wear a black sash with your gown. It will take your ensemble to another level.

Beautiful Ways To Use Pearls

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Trendy Bride

Pearls are elegant and timeless and they are a beautiful addition to any wedding. If you dont want to go with the traditional pearl jewelry, there are plenty of other ways to incorporate it into the ceremony or reception. While pearls are such a classic look, many modern jewelry designs allow you to use the pearls in a unique way! A bridesmaid or wedding bouquet made of stunning brooches and pearls is a perfect way to preserve the arrangement forever. Use pearls to create a dramatic statement to the dresses or gowns, or use them subtly.

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Use pearls in jewelry without it looking like the classic strand of pearls for an elegant, vintage touch combine different strands of pearls with a beautiful brooch, or use textured pearls in soft colors for a stunning touch!

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Use pearls throughout the wedding decor there are plenty of creative ways to incorporate it into centerpieces or the wedding cake. Glass, colored or white pearls create a dramatic statement around the room.

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Creative Bride and Groom Seating Signs

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Trendy Bride

After youve been married, what better way to show off your new status than by adding seating signs at the sweetheart table? There are so many fabulous ways to display your seats, whether you want to have bride and groom chair decor or go with a fun mr. and mrs. seating sign. There are endless designs and styles to use in your wedding so it matches perfectly with the surrounding decor. Something simple, such as hanging handwritten signs to the two chairs, looks elegant — yet effortless. If you want a minimal design in the reception, this works perfectly.

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Use chalkboards or other textures to create unique signs get as creative as you want, such as surrounding the edges of a chalkboard with moss, fabric or other crafty addition to create a vintage look.

For elegant seating options, ornate displays look stunning and dont detract from the rest of the table setting.

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Highlight the bride and groom chairs by complementing seating signs with beautiful flowers or other decor colored ribbon and flowers will look stunning with the other reception colors or textures!

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Another way to display the special seating is to simply use the name of the bride and groom these fun, colored seat signs look amazing with the typography and shape for something a little more original.

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Cute Chalkboard Wedding Signs

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Trendy Bride

If you are planning a country theme or just want unique ways to personalize your wedding decor, why not consider chalkboard inspired signs? There are a number of ways that they can be created and the details are all up to you. First, let’s look at the bride and groom bulbs. They are made of heavy card stock in the color of a chalkboard. The ribbon could match the color of your wedding party. You would then hand paint the flowers. these would be great on the chairs for the bride and groom or even as part of the wall decor.

Next, we have the print that resembles the chalkboard. You would use card stock once again and design the names of the bride and groom. It is such a nice memento since it has the date of the wedding.

The last example just has the names of the couple. It would make a great decor item by the cake table or even at the entrance to the reception hall. There are so many uses for a sign like this. If you are looking for ways to personalize your special day, these chalkboard inspired signs are a wonderful ideas. They are simple to create and they won’t break your budget. It is a decoration that can fit any size budget.

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Beautiful Paper Lanterns For Wedding

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Trendy Bride

Paper lanterns are stunning options for lighting when you want to create a romantic ambiance. Whether you decide to hold the wedding indoors or outdoors, paper lanterns offer subtle lighting and come in all shapes and colors. Paper lanterns are fun and go with any style wedding white lanterns are ethereal and complement an elegant wedding, while colored lanterns add a vibrant pop of color to any reception.

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If your wedding ceremony or reception is under a tent, paper lanterns dress up the ceiling and offer light to give the tent a welcoming feel. The paper material diffuses the light to create a soft glow for you and your guests.

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Use colored lanterns to give the space a pop of color. When using simple decor around the reception or wedding, colored lanterns complement the reception perfectly and you can always use a complementing or contrasting lantern color with the rest of your decor.

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Paper lanterns also come in various shapes so pair square, cylinder or circular lanterns together for an eye-catching display!

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Stunning Wedding Dress Accents

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Trendy Bride

There are so many styles of wedding dresses one beautiful way to set yours apart from the rest is to add a jeweled belt or accent around your waist. Dress accents look stunning with gowns of any style and give them an added pop of color or interest and you can customize the look of your dress by using a jeweled belt or accent in any color or texture.

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Whether you tie an elegant ribbon around your waist or choose a jeweled belt, it really adds a beautiful touch to your gown.

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Jeweled belts can feature a design, such as a butterfly or flower, or they can have beautiful beading across the front. It adds just the right amount of shimmer to any wedding dress without detracting from the other design features of the gown.
Dress accents dont have to be jeweled, either a flower accented with a colored ribbon instantly transforms any dress!

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Chalkboard Wedding Ideas

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Trendy Bride

A chalkboard might seem like a simple object, but when used in a wedding or reception, it can be a fabulous accent or decor piece. There are so many ways to incorporate a chalkboard into the ceremony or reception from offering directions to guests finding their way around the venue, to highlighting the reception menu. Use a chalkboard as a program guide or sign for guests they work perfectly for any style wedding. For an outdoor feel, a rustic or simple frame is perfect to display the chalkboard, or, a beautiful, ornate frame looks stunning at a more formal wedding.

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A large chalkboard, complete with wedding party information and illustrations creates an amazing backdrop for the bride and groom to take timeless photos and, your guests will enjoy taking photos with the chalkboard to remember the day!

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Miniature chalkboards can be used to display food buffets, menus, seating arrangements or dessert use them any way you like to show off your personality.

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Get creative and use it to personalize your special day!

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Wedding Hair Brooch Ideas

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Trendy Bride

There are so many unique ways to dress up your wedding hair and a brooch is a perfect idea when you want to add glamour to your style. Adding a brooch to your hair is a lovely way to incorporate the something old into your wedding day if you are using a jeweled piece thats been passed down to you. There are so many ways to wear a brooch in your hair whether you want a classic or contemporary look!
Enhance a beautiful updo with a simple headband or ribbon and accent the hair with a brooch. If you want a chic, simple style, a brooch is a great way to give your look that extra touch without going overboard.

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Brooches complement modern hairstyles so create contrast by pairing one with a sleek ponytail or sleek bun. Look for brooches at flea markets or vintage stores that pair beautifully with your personal style.

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You can even pair a brooch with a small veil to create a glamorous look. This idea perfectly blends vintage and modern and would look stunning with any style dress.

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Cute Knitpix Handmade Purses for Bridesmaids

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Trendy Bride

It is such a challenge trying to figure out what to get your bridesmaids. You want to give them something to let them how much they mean to you. You want to give them something to remember your special day. We have a great suggestion. Why not consider, totes or purses? It is something that can definitely use after the wedding but can also be used during the ceremony as well. Knit Pix is a company that designs totes and clutches. The company offers a wide selection of totes that your bridesmaids can have to cherish. They can use them for the beach, shopping or even as a pocketbook. You could also have them designed to match the color scheme of your wedding.

Even though I love the totes, the clutches are just darling. The blue one with the wrist strap is great.

Look at the white purse with the flower. This would be perfect for the bridal party to use for the ceremony and to have as momentoes afterward.

If you want a gift that your bridesmaids will be able to use during and after the wedding, definitely consider Knit Pix. They will fondly remember your day each time they use the tote or purse made just for them.

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