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I’ve been noticing more and more of these cute trio wedding cakes being opted for by couples, and I really love this trend! Wedding cake trios are three miniature tiered cakes with coordinating design elements that reflect the wedding theme in each cake. Instead of a single large wedding cake, each mini cake can showcase a different technique or design, while still keeping within the same cohesive theme and color scheme. These trio cakes can be very stylish and modern or you can keep them simple and classy. They are usually displayed in varying heights for a more visually appealing composition using vintage cake stands or other creative displays. The great thing about these pretty little cakes is that you can select three different flavor combinations for more variety, and they’re perfect for a themed dessert table mixed in with other pastries. Yum!
Today I came across these super cute Crepe Paper Rose Pomanders made by Shelley Smith from the House of Smiths blog. Shelley’s easy and inexpensive DIY project is perfect for any wedding reception or bridal shower decor. Make sure you head over to Shelley’s blog for more DIY projects and tips.
Here are the DIY step-by-step instructions from Shelley:
Craft Supplies Needed
Styrofoam Ball Forms
Crepe Paper Streamers {Color of your choosing}
Glue Gun & Lots of Glue Sticks
Roll of Tape
Measuring Stick
1. Cut the crepe paper strips at 24 inches in length.
2. Crumpled the strips to make them softer and more fabric looking, then straighten them out.
3. Begin to roll, starting small… and then get a little looser, like a real rose.
Periodically, about 4 or 5 turns in, put a dot of glue on the end, by your thumb, to keep it from unraveling.
4. Wind the paper around the middle base roll, and twist at the same time so that it looks MORE like a rose and LESS like a cinnamon roll. Be patient with the first few flowers. It takes a couple to get it down. But once you do… you’ll fly through them!
5. Here’s the end of the rose. Gather the end piece of crepe paper and then add a dab of glue to the outside of the rose itself, and stick it on the edge.
6. Set it down… and let the glue do it’s magic!
7. Seriously, you CAN’T mess these up! After you have a few roses done, start putting them on the ball.
8. If some roses have longer stems than others just cut off the stem so that they can sit nicely flat on the ball form.
9. Add a little puddle of hot glue on the ball, lightly press the rose on and you’re good to go! Use a roll of tape to help keep the ball from rolling around on the table. Make sure not to put the roses TOO close together or they’ll look crowded.
10. Once they are all done, use ribbon and some sewing push pins to adhere the ribbon to the ball and hang them anywhere you want!
Here’s another way Shelley displays some of these rose pomanders. They are simply charming!
Today’s board is for an Alice in Wonderland Vintage Wedding, inspired by Tim Burton’s version of the Alice character. Using muted colors with antique, vintage details will give a very whimsical, fairytale-like feel to your event.
Don’t forget the “Drink Me” and ”Eat Me” labels throughout your beverages and sweets for that signature Alice theme.
Looking forward to catching the movie this weekend. Can’t wait!
Tim Burton’s upcoming movie Alice in Wonderland opens tomorrow, and yesterday I shared my take on an Alice in Wonderland wedding theme inspired by the “Red Queen”. Along the same quirky and fun line, here’s one for a colorful Mad Hatter Bridal Tea Party. I’m looking forward to seeing Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter; he always does such a great job playing the crazy characters.
Imagine an afternoon bridal shower in a beautiful garden with all your girlfriends. Vintage teacups with plates for drinking tea and eating tea sandwiches and yummy desserts. Have colorful glassware for fresh lemonade or a signature cocktail as well besides the tea. Floral arrangements on teapots are a great way to decorate a long rectangular table for a tea party theme. I love the look of having old, unmatched chairs with or without cushions for the seating arrangements. Ask your girlfriends to wear a colorful dress so that everyone is part of the theme. And don’t forget a game of croquet with your girlfriends as part of the fun bridal shower activities.
I’ve been anticipating Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland film coming out in theaters everywhere this Friday. I’m a big fan of Tim Burton’s creative work, and I can’t wait to go check out this whimsical story made for the Disney Digital
3-D experience.
Naturally I’ve been so inspired this week by the visuals of the film and decided to do my interpretation of an Alice in Wonderland Wedding inspired by Helena Bonham Carter’s character “The Red Queen”.
This one is for non-traditional couples out there looking for a more unconventional style wedding, with the color inspiration being red, black, white, and gold.
I’ll be posting more Alice in Wonderland inspirations Thursday and Friday, so come back to check them out.
Back in January we introduced you to the great non-profit organization Wish Upon A Wedding when we attended their launch party. This week, we are more than happy to raise awareness for this wonderful cause by providing more information and reminding wedding professionals what they can do to help.
Wish Upon A Wedding was founded January 2010 in San Francisco, CA by a group of wedding and business entrepreneurs, and is America’s FIRST nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation.
Chapters:
They now have twenty chapters nationwide, headed by some of the industry’s most renowned leaders with plans to expand to over 40 chapters worldwide.
Forming Additional Chapters:
Other chapters opening soon include Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Boston, Colorado, Arizona, Portland, Miami, St. Louis, Ohio and Nevada. They are also planning to open chapters in other areas depending on need including international chapters. If you wish to start a chapter, please fill out the online form for consideration.
Who Is Behind Wish Upon A Wedding?
Many influential people in the industry are beginning to endorse Wish Upon A Wedding, and you can find those endorsements on their website. They also have amazing people sitting on their Boards and Advisory Panels throughout the US, such as Dana Larue Stiebel “Broke-Ass Bride” {LA Chapter PR Chair}, Leila Khalil {National PR Advisor}, Beth Helmstetter {National Outreach Director}…just to name a few of their amazing friends and advisors. They would love to have you join as well, either as a board member or wish granter!
How Wishes Are Granted:
To qualify for Wishes, applicants must be unmarried legal citizens of the United States, over the age of 18, who have been diagnosed with less than three years to live. Couples can be granted wishes either in the chapter where they live or in a chapter of their choosing as long as they are able to make the trip.
URGENT (Up to 10 guests, in hospital or at bedside);
BOUTIQUE (up to 25 guests, in home town of applicant);
ROMANTIC (Up to 50 guests, at any Wish Upon a Wedding destination)
How Can You Grant Wishes?
As the organization is growing, Wish Granters are needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping make Wedding Wishes come true. In two weeks, Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting the very first wish. To read more about that wish and the couple please visit the website.
I wanted to start the weekend by sharing Jessica + Franklin’s vintage engagement session in downtown Milwaukee. This adorable photo shoot was captured by the talented Anna from Anna Page Photography. I love it when couples make creative use of props to showcase their passion for something they have in common. In this case, Jessica and Franklin are showcasing their love to travel with a pair of vintage suitcases. Their simple yet stylish outfits are super cute and very vintage appropriate. It’s great to go around downtown and just pick some great backdrops for your photo session; I particularly love the turquoise wall with its great contrast for some amazing outcomes. Check out Anna Page Photography Blog to view more beautiful photo sessions.
Thanks Anna for sharing these with us! Have a great weekend everyone!
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to check out The Free Pamper Yourself Event happening this Sunday, February 28th at Treasure Island, California. You will have the opportunity to experience unique products and services in an exciting and interactive environment, featuring vendor demonstrations and workshops.
Go to Tickets & Reservation and register by Friday, February 26, 2010 to reserve your swag bag. Admission is FREE!
Last week I stumbled upon this adorable winter love story while browsing Katie Stoops’ Open Air Photography Blog. The super talented Katie did an amazing job in capturing this heart warming, vintage-inspired photo shoot. The creative forces behind this lovely session are Pam & Anne from A Trendy Wedding, who came up with such a sweet and romantic story.
“The idea was for the couple to meet at a Train Station, have their first date in an Ice Cream Parlor, he proposes to her on the Ice Skating Rink and the wedding takes place in a 100 Year Old Home.”
Check out their blog for the full winter love story behind the shoot. Thanks Katie for sharing your work with us; these are beautiful!
FIRST, THEY MEET AT A TRAIN STATION
THEIR FIRST DATE FOLLOWS AT AN ICE CREAM PARLOR
THEN, HE POPS THE QUESTION ON THE ICE SKATING RINK
FINALLY, THEY GET MARRIED IN A 100 YEAR OLD HOME,
AND LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Today I wanted to feature the fabulous Dessy Group 2010 Collection and their super cool interactive website. If you haven’t already, check out their Flip Book where you can flip pages, zoom, save and print out your favorite 2010 styles. I love the interactive color palette tools and coordinated wedding party suggestions as you’re browsing the site. Also very helpful: the PANTONE Wedding section which helps you choose your wedding color, design the perfect bridesmaid dress with the PANTONE color guide, and even design your own inspiration board! The Dessy Group Label Collection includes The Dessy Collection, After Six, Alfred Sung and my personal favorite, the adorable Lela Rose Bridesmaid Collection below.
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