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Every day I wake up and pinch myself because I find so many heart melting wedding elements to share with you. Day after day of pretty wedding details after oh-so-pretty wedding things for a seriously amazing gig. But there are some days I have to pinch myself twice because the pretty just doesn’t seem possible – and today is one of those days. I’m going bananas over these unbelievably romantic and incredibly elegant floral handbags by Karen Tran. Whether your wedding-style classic or modern, featuring these lavish pieces on your wedding day would take everybody’s breath away. What do you think?

Credits: 2, 5 by Darin Fong | 6 Pam Scott

After all this beauties you may want to check more flower girls and lavish flower inspiration. Here are some suggestions:

• Matching Flower Girl Dresses to Bridal Gowns
• Cascading Flowers
• Candelabras: A Perfect Combination of Glamour and Elegance

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Modern Fairy Tale Princess Wedding Dresses – Part 2

Happy Thanksgiving, my lovely Belles! I know that many of you want your wedding-day to be the perfect fairytale romance. For that reason, today I brought you the perfect princess-wedding outfits for you and your girls. They’re the new amazing designs from Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo. Alfred Angelo and Disney now have beautiful dresses for bridesmaids and lovely pieces for flower girls…and a Rapunzel-inspired wedding gown that is a dream-come-true.

If you are looking for the perfect dress to be a princess for a day, you can’t fail to see the rest of the Disney Princess-inspired wedding collection, head over to Modern Fairy Tale Princess Wedding Dresses – Part 1.

Rapunzel's gown has a one shoulder dropped waist, pleated bodice that represents the unique, artistic vision that she brings to everything she does. The delicate three-dimensional satin petals on the skirt are adorned with light-catching crystals and twinkling sequins to represent the lanterns she views every year on her birthday from her tower.

"Royal Maidens" bridesmaid collection includes dresses in satin, luxe taffeta and chiffon, in an array of stylish silhouettes for the Disney bride's "ladies in waiting".

The flower girl dresses, called "Royal Blossoms," are designed as mini versions of the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal gowns. The collection is offered for flower girls, but is also designed for special occasions and holidays.

Don't forget to head over to Modern Fairy Tale Princess Wedding Dresses – Part 1 to see more Disney Princess inspired gowns.

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{Steal Worthy Weddings} A Contemporary DIY Event

Good morning, lovelies! What are you up to on this crisp, fall Friday? I’m excited to end the week with this sophisticated, steal worthy wedding packed with dreamy DIY elements.

You know… sometimes it’s a perfect detail that really gets me. Other times it’s a fabulous dress, a gorgeous decor or a stunning cake. But today, it’s the ENTIRE event. Yes, it is a beyond-beautiful, stylish affair overflowing with steal-worthy deets…. a marriage between the old and the new, featuring classic elements with the modern touch of a present- day couple.

Get inspired by my breakdown on every worth-to-steal piece from these nuptials. And don’t forget to keep your eyes open for fabulous DIY ideas you may want to borrow for your own wedding!

The Ceremony Decor: I love the contrast between the vibrant pinks and aquas against the simple white background. It's elegant...it's modern... it's timeless!

Bridesmaids' Look: The bridesmaids wore Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired black cocktail dresses, that they would be able to wear again, with vintage stud earrings, and fuchsia satin peep toe pumps with bow accents. To give the contemporary twist of the mismatched bridesmaids to this classic look, they each wore a different brooch... genius!

The Bouquet: You know I'm a sucker of peony bouquets, but this one takes the cake. The colors are gorgeous. The clouds of aqua tulle are a lovely way to bring in the something-blue. Notice how this bride kept a comprehensive look by wearing an aqua bracelet and pink lipstick that matched the bouquet colors.

The Modern Venue: With clean lines and minimalist design, this is the perfect setting for a couple with a unique style and vision. With the bride's art background, and the groom’s carpentry skills, this couple took advantage of this blank canvas and really made the space our own.

The Color Palette: The fuchsia, aqua, black and white color palette of this wedding is just perfectly coordinated right down to the spots on the contemporary glam.

DIY Details: From custom welcome sign, hand-painted aqua vases and frame collage, this couple had a very hands-on approach to planning their  special day. They also created vintage birdcages and ruffled clam shells, adorned with glossy white driftwood, tulle and fuchsia flowers.

The Home Made Cake: OMG! can you believe this bride actually make this gorgeous cake by herself. She's definitely an artist. But even if you're not as talented as she is, this is, hands down, a steal-worthy cake. Take the picture to your baker and you are good to go, my friend!

The Flower Girls Outfits: Let's take a moment to admire this dazzling flower girl dresses. Beautiful, right? If you're using any vibrant color on your wedding day, the flower girl dresses are the perfect place to bring them to play. Little girls look adorable in bright colors!

Wedding Photography: Kay English Photography | Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: One Atlantic  |  Floral Design & Decor: Gerad’s Florist & Decorators | Second Photographer: Vanessa Joy | Wedding Gown: Jim Hjelm via Exquisite Bride | Bride’s Shoes: Lauren Jones via Nordstrom | Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung | Via: Style Me Pretty

You may enjoy stopping by these posts: 

• The Secrets of Successful Mismatched Bridesmaids
• {Wedding Trends} : Peony Bouquets 
• Mind-Blowing Aisle Decor
• {Steal Worthy Weddings} Sophisticated Ballroom Affair 

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{Wedding Trends} : Baby's Breath - Part 2

Good Morning my Belles! It is cold out there and winter is just around the corner. I can't wait for those fabulous winter wonderland weddings and inspiration shoots that I see each year around these months…. And baby!.. no flower says winter like baby’s breath. It reminds me so much of fluffy snow!

As the perfect choice for the winter Bride, these dainty teeny flowers aren’t only great to create the perfect wintery frost effect on wedding décor, but they are also mega-affordable. So, if you’re a stylish bride on a budget, you may want to keep baby’s breath in mind, as well.

Don’t forget to utilize baby’s breath in large quantities to make a big statement on your reception or ceremony décor, as well as incorporating it on other elements of your wedding day to maintain a consistent look.

Here is an array of pretty baby’s breath inspiration. I hope you enjoy it!

I invite you to head over {Wedding Trends} : Baby's Breath – Part 1 at the end of this post for another infusion of loveliness.

{Credits} Place-cards arrangement: Designed by Swanky Productions | Flower Girl Headpiece: Designed by Patricia Casanova, photography by Kelly Hornberger | Third row: designed by JL Designs, photography by Ryan Phillips | 4th row: event design by Amazáe Special Events; floral design by Nicole Ha Designs, photography by Simone Anne Photography | Fifth row left: photography by Gia Canali via SMP | Fifth row right: event and floral design by Bungalow 6 Design, photography by Red Ribbon Studios via Middle Of The Map Weddings | Bridesmaids: Photo by Love Me Do, via Inspire by This | Ceremony Aisle Decor: designed by JL Designs, photography by Ryan Phillips | 8th row: event designed by Beth Helmstetter Events, photography by Max Wanger  via SMP | Lat image: event designed by Cori Cook Floral Design, photography by Joan Allen Weddings  via SMP

I invite you, again, to head over {Wedding Trends} : Baby's Breath – Part 1 for another infusion of loveliness.

- Check out more Wedding Trends by clicking here. Looking wedding decor ideas? Then click here.

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{Steal Worthy Weddings} : Glamorous Garden Affair

Today, I would like to start a new section on this blog called “Steal Worthy Weddings”. Twice a week I would present a magnificent wedding, then I’ll share with you all the gorgeous details that to me are worth to steal. Let’s begin with this glamorous, romantic South Hampton’s affair that is about as swoony as you can get.

And the detail’s worth-to-steal are…

Ribbons on Chairs: Ribbons are having a big wedding moment. This may just be the cutest way to incorporate them into your wedding. (Visit my Ribbon Galore post for more ideas)

The Color Palette: Nothing says romantic elegance than gold and pale pink combined.

The Cake: I'm going bananas over this DREAMY cake...super elegant, yet so unique.

The Ceremony Layout: Semi-circle sitting on wedding ceremonies are really trendy right now. Remember Monaco's royal wedding ceremony? I personally like it, because looks very pretty and it allows you to save a few bucks on flowers and decor.

The Comprehensive Look:

The Shoes: Hot, hot, hot! Nude tones and ruffles are one of the hottest trends out there! So combine both on a pair of wedding shoes and you get perfection. If you're still looking for the perfect pair for your special day, don't forget to visit my Nude Wedding Shoes post to get more inspiration.

Parasols: This is a must-have for an outdoors wedding, specially during summer or spring... functional and oh-so-pretty!

The Centerpieces: If you are going for a classic look, you may like to consider something like this stunning centerpieces.

Something Blue - The Earrings: Looking for a way to incorporate something blue into your outfit? Try blue earrings. They look so chic, don't you think? For more something blue ideas you should stop by my 25 Ways to Something Blue post.

Gold: If you're thinking of including gold into your color palette check out the multiple ways this couple used to incorporate gold into each table: chairs, silverware, cups, chargers, vases and menu.

Adding a Darker Color: If your wedding colors are classic soft shades, you may want to consider adding some details on a darker color. Choose one of your main colors in a brighter tone. This would add a splash of modern feeling to your wedding day. In this case, the bride chose to add details of magenta like the cocktail-hour decor, the bridesmaid dresses, one candle on each table and the ribbons on the chairs.

The Bouquet: I showcased this BEAUTIFUL bouquet on my Peony Bouquets post a few days ago, and it was a total success. Check it out and you'll see the reason why!

Salad Trio: Serving 3 small portions of salads, appetizers or desserts are one of the hottest trends in catering for weddings.

Pink Lemonade: For those weddings that have pale pink as a main color, serving pink lemonade for the cocktail-hour or pre-ceremony refreshment is a must. I love how they created two different shades of pink lemonade for this occasion.

Credits: Photography by Corbin Gurkin | Event Design by Beth Melstetter | Via Style Me Pretty

{Wedding Trends} : Baby's Breath - Part 1

Baby’s Breath is an insanely affordable and DIY friendly floral element can make a big impact, particularly when used in large volumes.  It’s delicate and pretty, and most importantly, can be purchased for mere pennies a bunch! 

Some people love it, and some hate it (I would too after looking at some of my local florist's work, read the note below to see what I’m talking about). But, baby’s breath is growing on me, and now you will know why.

It’s a fabulous choice for the winter bride (what better way to capture the feel of snow?) or for those of you looking for budget friendly alternatives for your wedding décor. Check out these great examples of how to incorporate baby’s breath into your wedding. (Image source)

 

The centerpieces look really spectacular, when done right. (Image Sources: left, right, bottom)

Baby's breath is perfect for ceremony decor, because it brings a feeling of pureness. (top image, bottom images: left, middle, right)

I preferd the bridal bouquets with just a touch of baby's breath like these two. (bouquet on the left, bouquet on the right)

But, I loved the idea of bridesmaid bouquets completly made out of baby's breath.(top,bottom)

And of course for a comprehensive look, don't forget to incorporate baby's breath into the wedding details. Image sources: Boutonnièr, escort cards floral bed, flower girl headpieces, bride and decor.

NOTE: Looking at some photos of a bridal show here in El Paso, I found out that my local florists got the memo about the baby’s breath trend. And I’m so happy for it? But, unfortunately, some (or at least one) didn’t get the memo of how to do it right. Red roses and branches, plus baby’s breath in the same centerpiece… not quite classy. Sorry for the negativity, but I can’t let the “experts” fool you.  The images above are great examples of how these dainty teeny flowers SHOULD be use in wedding décor… beautiful, right?  If you have questions or observations, please e-mail me blog@bellethemagazine.com or drop me a comment bellow, I would love to hear from you?

- Here is Part 2

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