Message-In-A-Cookie Cutters

I was poking around Williams-Sonoma's web site and found these really neat cookie cutters.  These nifty tools would create great personalized cookie favors for wedding guests - whether they are added to each guest place setting or to a dessert buffet.  I think I may just have to pick a few up!

{Images Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma}

Real Weddings: A Magnificent DIY Michigan Wedding

Today's real wedding feature was found on a favorite wedding Blog, Style Me Pretty.  This gorgeous DIY bride created an unbelievably beautiful wedding full of personality, vintage charm and handcrafted details.

The wedding was held on beautiful Mackinc Island, Michigan.  The bride crafted everything from the table linens, cake toppers, flowers, and all of the paper goods.  The wedding color scheme is fun and spunky - perfect for an outdoor vintage summer wedding.  I absolutely love every detail of this wedding!

I especially love the unique and colorful photo backdrop, not mention the handmade mustache props.  I have to admit, I'm still on the mustache band wagon.  It's such a quirky and cute detail that will spice up any photo.

The wedding stationary is incredibly charming, featuring beautiful details from Mackinac Island.  The carriage and bicycle are perfect representations of this Northern Michigan Island where motor vehicles are not permited.  This island is full of nostalgia and old world charm! 

{Images courtesy of Style Me Pretty}

   

Sweet Treats

Wedding favors are extremely tough!  I mean it truly is an industry of its' own with endless ideas and options for every style, theme and setting.

Most wedding favors I've received are nice in theory but do I really want a framed photo of a couple I hardly know or will I really use this bar of soap with the bride and grooms' initials engraved?

When it came time to select our wedding favors, John and I really wanted to come up with something that guests would truly enjoy and yet have the personal touch we wanted.  So we've decided on a "Sweet Treats" buffet full of homeade family favorite cookies, candy, bars, pies and more!

This tasty helping of sugar will not only fulfill those evening sweet tooths, but it will also be something heartfelt and homeade that we can share with our guests - from our family to yours!

Bridesmaids By My Side

My fiance and I are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends in our lives and are very excited to have many of them be a part of our bridal party.  Being surrounded by those closest to John and I will make the wedding that much more special!

When asking friends and family to be my bridesmaids, I wanted to make the experience special so I sent each of them a personalized card.

{Courtesy of Dazzling Expressions Handcrafted Event Stationary}

Whether it is a personalized card, a special piece of jewelry, or a unique frame to display a picture of you and your bridesmaids, your girls will love the personal touch and its something they can hold on to for years to come!

Cufflinks

Regardless of whether or not the groom will wear them again, cufflinks are an accessory totally worth investing in for the big day.  Rather than the traditional silver or gold cufflinks, why not select something that truly reflects personality and interests such as a favorite sports team or movie, or better yet personalize them with the wedding date and names of the bride and groom.  The possibilities are endless, many of which will not break the bank.

{Courtesy of ConnieGibbens}

{Courtesy of Cuftlynx}

My fiance, John recently picked out the following on Etsy and they are absolutely perfect.  He loves his boy, Abe!

{Courtesy of Belamodaartist}

Congratulations to Bridal Buzz

My sister-in-law's blog, Bridal Buzz is featured in the the January issue of BRIDES Magazine as one of the top 10 bridal blogs!  Kristin's blog, Bridal Buzz is praised for its' creative DIY wedding projects and unique invitation ideas. 

Congratulations, Kristin!  You certainly deserve this amazing recognition and then some!

So what are you waiting for...check out Bridal Buzz today!

Ring Bowl

A fabulous spin on the classic ring bearer pillow - a ring bowl.  This beautiful peice created by Paloma's Nest can be personalized with couples' names, a phrase from their vows or the wedding date.  Unlike a pillow, this is something you can continue to cherish and display for years.