Buy It or DIY It: Mason Jar Chandeliers

May 24th, 2012, by Azure

Brides love mason jars, and nothing makes a wedding reception sparkle like a twinkling chandelier! And what do you get when you put the two together? A wedding reception statement piece to fill the room (or barn, tent, etc.) with enchantment! Buy It! The Boots n Gus Etsy wedding shop is a mason jar treasure trove! How divine is the rainbow chandelier above? LOVE! DIY It! For brides brave enough to take this DIY project on, we rounded up a few of our favorite tutorials! ...

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DIY Vintage




Orchids + Chandeliers: A Match Made in Wedding Heaven

March 20th, 2012, by Azure

Why don't you... adorn your wedding ceremony and reception venue with lush tropical orchids, and hang sparkling chandeliers from above? If you love this idea, we've got lots of inspiring eye candy to get you started! Take a look then share your thoughts with a comment or tweet! Are you a fan of the orchid/chandelier combo?

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Design Flowers




A Super Sweet Bridal Shower With A Hollywood Glam Flair!

July 15th, 2010, by Azure

A Drool-Worthy Bridal Shower by Lauren Hillary, wedding photographer, and Karla Flores of Elegant by Design What was the inspiration for this bridal shower? What vibe were you trying to achieve? The inspiration was the Patisserie at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, designed by Phillipe Starke. I can best describe it as a whimsical dessert bar with a bit of Hollywood flair. Lavender and purples are the brides favorite colors so the decor accents and flowers were chosen accordingly....

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Flowers Food Bridesmaids Dresses




Featured (mock) Wedding: Jeff and Gena

October 02nd, 2009, by Azure

An amazing photographer on our OneWed site, Fola Adewole, posted this wedding on my facebook wall yesterday, and I just couldn't help myself... I loved it so much, I had to share it with our Savvy Scoopers right away! This was a mock wedding in Orange County, CA, shot with a beautiful couple who was married recently. Unfortunately, the wedding photos from their real wedding weren't exactly what they were looking for... So how cool that they got to be a part of this! I absolutely...

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Photo and Video Shoes Tuxes and Suits




Invitation Wedding Ideas for the Sparkling Bride

May 15th, 2009, by Azure

A little Bling Invitation Inspiration from MyExpression.com Clockwise from Left: - Blue and red elegant, whimsical Chandelier Invitations - Adorable Bling Bling Die-Cut Engagement Invitations - Gorgeous Engagement Ring Invitation featuring imprintable ring die-cut invitation with imprintable tag that attaches with a ribbon - Beautiful Vintage Chandelier Invitations - Vibrant, edgy green, pink, black and white Chandelier Madness Invitations - Middle: Cute Ring in a Box...

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Stationery