Burlap Decor for Your Rustic Chic Wedding

February 28th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day

Confession: I love burlap.  Truth be told, I wanted to fill my wedding with burlap and similarly rustic details, but with the wedding venue we chose it just wasn't a theme that fit.  It would have been like putting a barn on the beach.  On second thought, a barn on a beach could be amazing! Anyhoo...back to burlap.  Burlap is so rustic and chic, provides great texture, and is CHEAP!  And there are so many ways you can use it in your wedding decor! Here are eight ideas to get...

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Vintage Wedding Must-Do: Wedding Door Decor

November 11th, 2011, by Oh Lovely Day

  Special to onewed by Chandra of Oh Lovely Day   Having a vintage-inspired wedding or just want some unique vintage ideas to use in your wedding?  Look no further than the door!  I’m loving these twists on door décor:   1-        2-         3-  (L) Wedding Cheesecake; (top right) Forget Me Not Weddings; (bottom right) Green Wedding...

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Wedding Planning Quiz to Discover Your Style

October 10th, 2011, by Azure

Do you know your personal wedding style?  Are you a dreamer or a perfectionist?  A rookie or nonconformist?   Take this quiz and tally up your answers to each question (using the scoring key) to discover your personal wedding planning style!     Wedding Style Scoring Question 1: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 2: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 Question 3: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 Question 4: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 5: A-4, B-3, C-1,...

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Add Sparkle to Your Wedding Day with BHLDN!

June 06th, 2011, by Azure

You already know that we love the 2011 trend of incorporating metallics into wedding color palettes. We hope this trend continues throughout 2012 and think it will... thanks (in part) to BHLDN! Take a look at all this sparkly silver inspiration from BHLDN's Decor shop. Aren't the shimmering wedding signs (with phrases like LOVE and Just Married) gorgeous? And how about the adorable metallic wedding cake toppers? J'adore! If sparkle isn't your thing, remember the gorgeous paper...

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Ornate Indian Wedding Inspiration from NYC: Sabreen and Hamza

May 03rd, 2011, by Azure

Featured wedding photography by SYPhotography We're all about couples' infusing culture and heritage into their wedding decor. Just check out #9 on our Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2011! So when I received this submission via Two Bright Lights, I could not wait to show it off! Believe it or not... these photos aren't from the actual wedding; they're from the day before. This surprised me because the details are so gorgeous, over-the-top and breathtaking! Don't you think? I adore...

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Vintage Wedding Rentals for Anthropologie-Inspired Weddings and Beyond

February 16th, 2011, by Azure

Adding a few interesting vintage pieces to your wedding ceremony or reception decor will make your special day truly unique. We've found some of the best spots to score vintage wedding rentals, so prepare to be inspired! Ribbons and Rust From antique I Do chairs for you and your groom, to lovely vintage bird cages perfect for an outdoor wedding, Ribbons and Rust has it all. Found Vintage Rentals Rent one-of-a-kind pieces from Found to make your wedding day truly unique. They have...

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Weekly Inspiration from Wedding Style and Design Expert!

December 08th, 2010, by Azure

We are thrilled to welcome a new guest blogger to the Savvy Scoop!Billy Folchetti is the founder and principle planner/designer of Luxe Life Events, a Laguna Beach-based event planning boutique. No matter what your wedding vision, Luxe Life will bring that vision to life, and the outcome will be fabulous! They offer in-house floral and décor design, day of coordination, and everything in between. Tell Billy what makes you swoon- your favorite pair of designer heels, the coveted...

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Ask the Experts: How to Have Elegant Decorations in an Unusual Setting

July 22nd, 2010, by Azure

In this week's Ask the Experts column, a bride writes in with a difficult decorating dilemma. She wants to know how to have an elegant wedding, in an unusual setting, a basketball court. One florist gives some helpful suggestions. Ask the Experts is your chance to get all of your wedding questions answered by a panel of wedding professionals. If you have a question write asktheexperts@onewed.com What's the most unusual location you've heard of for a wedding? Helpful Links Elegant...

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Wedding Day Wood: A Custom Wedding Sign That Will Wow Your Guests!

July 14th, 2010, by Azure

When you think about your dream wedding, what words come to mind? Memorable, intimate, romantic, picture-perfect… the list goes on and on. The last thing you want is for your wedding to be considered run-of-the-mill. We’ve all been to average, run-of-the-mill weddings, and I don’t know about you, but I walked away underwhelmed. Believe me when I say this- it’s the tiniest details and custom touches that will really knock the socks of your wedding guests. You want guests to...

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Bahamas Bridal Bash: Awesome Pre-Wedding And Wedding Design Ideas To Come!

May 17th, 2010, by Azure

My luggage was lost en route to and from the Bahamas. And my trip back to Chicago was anything but smooth… But aside from my travel nightmares (which I’ve come to expect these days), everything else was gravy! Thanks to the rock star folks at Party City, the Wyndham Nassau Resort, the Zimmerman Agency, and celebrity event designer and wedding plannerSamantha Goldberg (who is also Party City’s spokesperson and event expert), I had the opportunity to attend my very first...

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