Question of the Week: Do You Like Wedding Themes?
Yesterday we saw an amazing Steampunk wedding cake. Lately, I've seen a lot of wedding dresses like the one here that definitely have a theme. It got me thinking about wedding themes. What do you think when people say "wedding theme"? Does your wedding have a theme? Do you think weddings need themes? What are some of your favorite and least favorite "wedding themes"? Helpful Links: Wedding Dresses Wedding Themes. Question of the Week
Dessy Style Board Challange: Take Three for January!
Hello lovelies! For this month's Dessy-Pantone Style Board Challenge, we are doing things a little bit different! Let me break it down... - You have until Friday, February 12 to submit your best style boards (right before you check out for your romantic Valentine’s Day weekend!) - You must use at least three Pantone colors in each style board submitted - Boards will be judged based on two main criteria… 1. The beauty of the board, AND… 2. The best color palette The grand...
December Dessy-Pantone Style Board Challenge: And The Winner Is!
It was tough (to say the least) to select the winner of our December Dessy-Pantone Style Board Challenge! There were so many fabulous boards submitted, and it was clear that our brides-to-be got much more savvy with the Dessy style board tool this month. There was one board that stood out, because of its creativity, attention to detail, and fun, vibrant theme! The winning board was submitted by Nicole B, and had a rad Beatles-theme going on! Below is a little description from our...
Steampunk Wedding Cake Theme
Happy Monday! Although I generally think of myself as well-read, I have to admit that I'd never heard of "steampunk" until I started writing about weddings. As I understand it, steampunk is sort of like Victorian Science Fiction. You take the 19th century (a time when Steam engines were still widely used) and combine it with some modern or even futuristic elements. A lot of people who are into this are REALLY into it, so they wind up using it as a wedding theme. To see how it...
Real Wedding Challenges: A Halloween Wedding that Isn’t Scary
Usually our monthly Real Wedding Challenges series covers a wedding that’s long over so that you can get some interesting perspective on the wedding planning process. But, when I learned about a wedding that’s happening this Halloween I had to explore that challenge. The couple: Carmen, 31, lawyer Brad, 39, lawyer How did you meet and get engaged? Carmen says: We met through work because we were both involved in the same case. When I asked Brad to go to lunch with me, he...
Star Wars Themed Groom’s Cake, Hitch it or Ditch it?
OK, I've gotten in a little trouble for making fun of Star Wars weddings before, but I just cannot resist providing you with this Star Wars themed groom's cake picture. The cake was designed for Star Wars artist Chris Trevas by Courtney Clark of Cake Nouveau, of Food Network Challenge and TLC's Ultimate Cake-off. For the full story on this unique groom's cake, check out the official Star Wars Blog.
Chic Black and White Wedding Ideas!
This classic, chic wedding theme was inspired by my best friend. She has such a classic style and always looks stunning, with a true penchant for all things black and white!
Vintage French Loveliness for your wedding
...Like A Fluffy White Romantic Dream! There is something special about old traditions and romantic French style that I just can't tear myself away from! It's like a really good dream that you just don't want to end. You know... the kind that when you do finally wake up, you do everything you can to try to fall asleep again, just so you can get back to that dream. This gorgeous wedding inspiration board is In honor of old traditions, love and dreams. To get...
A Fourth of July Ballpark Wedding
Welcome to your three day weekend. We hope you've enjoyed our week of patriotic and Fourth of July themed posts. You can't get more All-American than baseball, so we hope you enjoy this video! If you get dizzy easily, be careful, the cameraman seems to have had one or two ballpark beers too many!
It’s A Jaime Thing: Spellbound Weddings Inspired By The Indian Culture
About It's A Jaime Thing Indian weddings have always fascinated me. Vibrant colors, luscious details, the long celebration that often times (from what I hear) lasts for days.... I'm in awe! While I wish I knew more about the traditions that go along with an Indian wedding, I can say that every time I see pictures from one of these gorgeous celebrations, I wonder - who couldn't get inspired by the beauty of it all? I'm mesmerized by all of the bright, bold and colorful decor and...

