Royal Wedding Hats - For the Real World

While the Royal Wedding has come and gone and the coverage of the special event has been plastered over news stations, magazines, and books everywhere, there is still a genuine interest in the doings of the royalty we all  became so familiar with.  Everyone is keeping an eye on William and Kate and the up and coming Pippa, and everyone is still talking about and beginning to emulate the styles of the British royalty.  Many of the looks  seen and talked about during the royal wedding extravaganza were no doubt related to the royal wedding hats worn by many of the guests  attending the event.  While some looks were mocked and giggled at, others were admired and applauded.   Without question, the hat designs worn by the royal wedding guests were unique, over the top and downright eye catching!  Take a look at some of the most talked about royal wedding hats featuring flowers, feathers, sculptural effects and... butterflies!?

     

While these looks are certainly attention grabbing, they may be more fit for Lady Gaga than the everyday fashion follower.  Try toning down the look by translating royal wedding wear into your own wardrobe.  Fabulous hair accessories can dress up an everyday outfit, add  major wow factor to evening wear and prom  dresses or be that finishing touch to your wedding day ensemble. Choose hair fascinators with flowers, feathers, netting, and jewels for a look that any fashionista can pull off.  Check out these fashion forward hair fascinators and accessories that you can rock in the real world!

Let these looks inspire you to add a little flair to your favorite outfits.  For the DYI-er, hair fascinators and clips are great at home projects to showcase your creativity and designer skills. Your local craft or fabric store will have everything you need to create a one of a kind piece!

Photo Credits: Princess Beatrice's sculptural hat and butterfly hat, Victoria Beckham hat, Grey, red and blue royal wedding hats, Modern hair fascinators and accessories from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com

12 Days of Weddings - Four Calling Birds

We are excited to reveal the newest edition in our 12 Days of Weddings blog series, featuring inspirations drawn from Day Four of the famous 12 Days of Christmas song. A fun little known fact about this verse is that it originally named four colly birds, not four calling birds. In other words, the original quartet of birdies consisted of simple blackbirds. While we love the cheeky little Christmas card (shown to the left) that plays off the more well-known phrasing of the song, our main set of images features colly bird silhouettes and vintage style in keeping with the original verse. Enjoy!

 

Image Credits: Four Calling Birds Card from Paper-Source, Blackbird Sachets via Manolo Brides, Invitations from unknown source, Favor Bags from KcPaperWorks on Etsy, Cupcakes from Paper Scissors Cake on Etsy, Handmade First Christmas Ornament from Paloma's Nest, Feathered Head Piece from PeacockPixys on Etsy, Bouquet via Ideas In Blume, Vintage Limo from Limofan.net, Black and White Ornaments via The House of Brooke , Red Dress and Fur Shrug by MKPhoto.

Mason Jar Masterpieces

The simple elegance of a mason jar is not always recognized, but with a little time and a creative touch, you can turn a basic jar into a classy decoration for your wedding. Whether your reception is a summer soiree or a winter wonderland, you will surely be inspired by the gorgeous ideas in this blog.
With so many uses, where should we start? Pair a floating candle with lace or twine for a rustic, romantic feel. A cluster of different sized jars with only a small tea light can replace flower centerpieces and help light your reception venue. These dreamy decorations will make any girl swoon, and remind her of the enchanting wedding she has always dreamed of.

Another cute and practical idea is to use the mason jars as glasses to hold your guests’ choice of drink at the reception. Take this a step further and apply chalkboard contact paper to the jars. You can write the names of your guests and even their table number to direct them to their seats.

As you can see, mason jars can be used for aisle decorations, lighting, drinking glasses, and even place cards. So what are you waiting for? Head over to a local store in the canning section and decorate your heart out! If your wedding is too far away to wait, consider featuring these striking DIY projects at your holiday party.

Image Credits: Floating Tealight Mason Jars,  Candlelight Mason Jar Lighting, Chalkboard Contact Sheets on Mason Jars, Simple Centerpiece, Mason Jar Lemonade, Pink and White Flowers in Hanging Jar, Aisle Decorations, Red and White Centerpiece, Mason Jars with Favor Tags

The Perfect Bridesmaid Gift...A Survival Kit

Personalized Bridesmaid Clutch with Survival Kit

The perfect bridesmaid gift for you to give to your bridesmaids is a survival kit. What is a survival kit you ask? Bridesmaid survival kits are cosmetic bag or small purse filled with the essentials that all ladies need for emergency situations. Most survival kits come with band aids, bobby pins, towelette, sewing kit, breath mints and of course a pack of Kleenex. This is perfect for all those little things that can and will go wrong on an important day. A personalized clutch is a great gift for your bridesmaids and they can use the survival kit for more than just your wedding celebration but for all kinds of special occasions that will come up during her life.

It would also be a fun idea to make your own survival kits if you are the DIY kind of gal. You can buy an inexpensive cosmetic bag or use a personalized bag and add all the essentials to the bags. If you really want to have some fun, make up some survival kits for the groomsmen as well. Here are a few more items other than the ones listed above you may want to add or consider adding to an already made up survival kit:

Personalized Lime Green Quilted Cosmetic Bag

For the Bridesmaids

• Lip Gloss
• Stain Remover Wipes
• Nail File
• Aspirin
• Tampon
• Safety Pins
• Trail Size Hair Spray
• Deodorant

Custom Printed 8 x 5 x 10 Frosted Gift Bags

For the Groomsmen

• Antacid
• Satin Remover Wipes
• Aspirin
• Trail Size Shaving Cream
• Disposable Razor
• Black Socks
• Safety Pins
• Chap Stick
• Deodorant

The above items can also be added to your wedding welcome bags that you are leaving for you hotel guests. This is a fun and inexpensive way to make your guests, bridesmaids and groomsmen feel appreciated and loved. Good Luck!

12 Days of Weddings...Three French Hens

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me... This holiday season we are showcasing must-see wedding ideas for each of the 12 Days of Christmas.  To keep the ball rolling, we are so excited about this third addition to our collection...(drum roll please)...we bring you a french holiday wedding inspired of course by...the 3 french hens.

Combining rustic tones of cranberry, navy blue, and camel, this charming wedding collection blends french country style with the charm of small town farm life.  Come on back next week to see more ideas from our 12 Days of Weddings.

Image Credits:  French hen Christmas card, Engagement photos of couple with hens, French country table setting, Letterpress rooster thank you cards, Violin, French hen favor tags, Rooster table setting, Feather hair fascinator, Wedding dress and groom in suspenders, Burlap and toile table runner.