Delectable Chocolate

Think back to the first time that you tasted your favorite dessert, or bit into a piece of Godiva chocolate. When the term "simply sinful" begins to makes sense; and you are almost unsure if you should take the next bite, so you eat slowly. Well when I tried on ME TOO's satin ribbon shoe, I felt like this. I actually tried on the closed back version to this shoe, but the front was the same as the Jeannette pictured above. I never realized how much I enjoyed shoes. Not just any shoe but the one that makes you want to run out and get a pedicure. I am usually afraid of shoes that are too high but the 4" heel on this shoe is very sturdy and comfortable, dancing comfortable.

If you want to be different for your brown wedding wear these heels under your gown. Imagine your photos with this great shoe peeking from under your dress.

Brown and Green Inspiration board

Brown and Green are great colors for a fall wedding. Check out this wedding inspiration board.




Invitations

This olive-colored invitation features a faint floral background with your wording printed on top. Add the final touch to this invitation with a pre-cut, mocha ribbon that wraps around the middle of the card.

Wedding dress
ktjean etsy shop

Custom dream dresses available at the KtJean Etsy shop


Wedding Bouquet

Chocolate cosmos, scabiosa pods, brown mythe Gerbera daisies and Leonidas roses cymbidium orchids are so perfect in this hand tied beauty.

Photos courtesy John Henry. All rights reserved.



Cake (island)

By: Courtesy of Gateaux Inc.

Reception Setting
Photos By: SB Childs Photography

Signature Drink

ABSOLUT PEARS has introduced a signature Peartini cocktail. It has a stimulating and full-bodied taste that is soft and ripe with a long and fruity aftertaste. The aroma is natural, containing mellow pears with a hint of sweet almond notes, adding a sensual energy to this otherwise demure fruit.

REAL Wedding: Bridesmaids Bouquets

In an effort to save money on wedding decor some brides might opt to enlist some fake items, it could be flowers, fruit or other items. Brides may opt to use fake bouquets because they want to save money or feel it is a viable "green" alternative. Well there are two issues that arise from using fake flowers, sometimes the colors chosen are so far from the natural color that your bouquets become very unattractive and have a "cheap look" to it. I have seen very realistic silk bouquets, that cause you to take a second look. They are indeed very nice and alot of work goes into them, however the price ends up being the same if not more that the cost of a bouquet with real flowers.

If the issue is saving money, then possibly you could have your ladies carry flowers that make an impact. Calla lilies do very well standing on their own, possibly two Calla Lillies hand tied with a organza or satin ribbon. When considering a single flower bouquet you must get flowers with strong stems. My personal favorite is the Gerbera daisy, it comes in fabulous colors perfect for a garden wedding.

Try smaller bouquets, less flowers, less money. If you have "green" in mind and are worried about the impact of transportation find a florist that will use locally grown flowers.

For DIY bouquets try wholesale flower shops. You will need to make sure you have a place to store the flowers so they stay fresh, like a refrigerator. However this option will help you save money and you get the benefit of real flowers. Also, with this option I don't believe you have to mention that you are getting married. Weddings are big business and the mere mention may bump up the price of your flowers, so mums the word.

For centerpieces you could try potted plants, go to local nursery. Maybe you could go to the really unassuming nursery and be pleasantly surprised by what you find. I have a local "nursery" near my home. She sets up from spring to late fall in a parking lot adjacent to a store. She has a great selection of flowers at really fabulous prices comparing to other nurseries. Try thinking seasonal, Mums for a fall wedding or tulips for a spring wedding. Possibly spend the money on really nice pots. You can also paint the pots, try a white or cream color with gold paint lightly applied with a sponge. For a rustic look stick with the Terra cotta pots with an organza ribbon tied around them. You can also cover them in moss and then add the ribbon.



Alternatives to flowers for Bridesmaids

Clutch - Maybe you could try a really nice clutch which will serve as your gift to your bridesmaids as well as a unique item to carry down the aisle.


This Etsy seller has loads of style packed into her shop and a great discounts for wedding parties. Get 5 bridesmaids bouquets for $325.00. When you consider that this will cover your budget for bridesmaids gifts and flowers, you have to agree this is a great deal.

Parasols

Parasols would be great for beach weddings , Asian theme weddings, outdoor ceremonies. The come in a variety of colors and make an impact. There are many places that you could get parasols, the ones below were found at Pamela's parasols. You can also try Cultural Intrigue for a wholesale option.





Explore your options make them your own and be inspired by Real beauty!!!

Inspired by Collaborative Art

Inspiration..where do we find it. I love when I am inspired by things as well as inspiring others, hence the name of my blog. Inspiration can come visually, it can come from something you hear, a feeling or a combination of all of these.

I recently read an article written by a friend and artist, Amanda Day. Her article was entitled, Collaborative Art . I was quickly drawn in and intrigued by the title of this article. She began by writing that collaborative art is probably something all artists and crafters use in their daily creations, whether we know they know or not."

Collaborative art is the ability to enlist the ideas of others to build on a creative idea that you had. The collaboration part of this experience allows others to help build on your dreams with different ideas that help "expand your creativity and help you "think outside the box". While considering their ideas create your own masterpiece. Wow what a concept!

Although Amanda was using art as her frame of reference I thought back to my own experience as a wedding planner. I love how my job allows me to work with different vendors to create a great masterpiece, a couples wedding day. After talking to couples and hearing their vision , I build on their ideas and vendors build on my ideas and vision for the event....collaborative art. The process has a name, a very special and inspiring name. While I have always been passionate about planning weddings, I am looking at planning with a whole new perspective.

If you are planning your own wedding, I think it would be great to take a look at Amanda's article. Her ideas sound very much like a wedding plan, of course there are some others pieces that you will need to include. However, the creative aspect of your wedding will indeed benefit from collaborative art.

I leave this line from the article with you, it is my favorite and most memorable part; "Remember, though, this is your creation, so if it doesn't go exactly step by step, then, well, you've probably created a better piece of work because of it! Have fun and be inventive"

Thank you Amanda for inspiring me this week.

Thank you poem

Saying Thank you is always well received. Find creative ways to express your thank you's


Thank you for coming and sharing our day.
Hope comes from loving, and loving from friends.
After you left, we were left with the stars,
Near stunned by the grace with which such a day ends.
Know that your presence helped fashion our way.
You are the fields on which marriage depends,
Opening vistas no heart can convey,
Unloosing sweet music that now will be ours.

Poems courtesy of http://www.poemsforfree.com/thank9.html

Be Inspired by creative thank you's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October Giveaway

A wedding scrapbook is much more than a album filled with photos, a scrapbook also tells a story. With scrapbooking being very popular there are so many ways to capture the emotions of the day, give words to your memories. You could take the route of traditional scrapbooking or you could try new innovative techniques with digital scrapbooking. Traditional scrapbooking involves more hands on work, it becomes more personal because you have to cut out, paste, and write all of the information detail in the scrapbook yourself. Digital scrapbooking allows you more versatility with images and designs.

Now purchasing the scrapbook can be just as fun as working in it. This brings us to October's Inspired giveaway, sponsored by Memories for Life Scrapbooks. This giveaway will run from October 11, 2009 - October 23, 2009. Winner will be announced on Oct 25, 2009.




Simple and Stunning is the best way to describe this album!

Made with both the scrapbooker and non-scrapbooker in mind :) This album is super cute, yet elegant all at the same time!

The album measures 5.5"x8.5" and the inside pages are just a tad smaller. The covers are made of extra heavy chipboard and are covered with card stock and patterned paper.

The inside pages are each adorned with two patterned paper strips and photo corners to hold a 4"x6" photo. There are 10 pages to hold a total of 20 photos.

The scrapbook can be customized in any color to match the wedding colors.

The best part about this album is that it requires no cropping of photos and no adhesive is necessary!

This album would look great on your guest book table! Or better yet, give it as a gift to a new bride and groom! Either way, it will be a treasure for years to come

If you win and are you will have the option of a scrapbook with the "Mr & Mrs" or "Family time".

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Getting along with your Mother-in-Law

I am often pleased when I meet talented individuals. I recently had the pleasure of networking with Sally Shields author of The Daughter-in-Law rules: 101 Surefire ways to make friends with your Mother-in-Law an Amazon Best Seller. I found this to be a fascinating subject matter. Fortunately, my relationship with my Mother-in-Law has been an easy and really nice one. For some it is not so easy, emotions run high between the two woman that will be a part of the groom-to-be's life. I am sure it is never too early or too late to try to establish a good relationship with your Mother-in-Law.

Here Sally shares more about her book:

What encouraged you to write the book?

I read "The Rules," a guide for single women
who want to land a husband the old-fashioned way.
I followed it to great success, and married the
man of my dreams. But after a couple of years, I
was having a hard time getting along with his
mother. I was scratching my head, going, where is
the manual for this?

I put the book together by taking each
anxiety-inducing situation I'd encountered (from
household items, to beauty techniques, to that
lovely and oh-so-appreciated advice as to how to
handle my children!) and offered myself a
solution as a tongue-in-cheek coping mechanism.
As I applied them, I noticed that my MIL's
attitude started to shift. So, I thought that
maybe I could help save other wives years of
needless contention!

How did you become the
"Mother-in-law Expert”?

When the book came
out, I started receiving hundreds of emails from
women all over the world - including Africa! The
#1 testimonial I received after offering my
support and advice was, "I wish I had this book
10 years ago!" and that is how I become the MIL
Expert! The book is based on the 7th spiritual
law of success which is: The quickest way to get
what you want is to help others get what they
want. What I mean is that I want a loving and
peaceful relationship with my husband and a
loving bond between my children and their
Grandmother. And a peaceful relationship with my
mother-in-law. Be a kindhearted, open, sensitive
person, and the world will reflect that back to
you—even in the form of your Mother -in-law. And
she may just surprise you and turn out to be an
ally— and friend!


So does this mean that, when you are staying
with your Mother-in-law, you should be polite and
do stereotypically female tasks like offer to
wash the dishes, even when your husband normally
does that sort of thing for you at home?

Yes! You should be polite and do everything
you can to help her out, such as clearing the
table, loading the dishwasher, making the bed,
and offering to launder the sheets when you
leave. It is also a nice touch to strip the
pillowcases and fold the blankets neatly upon the
bed upon departure. You should also empty the
facility in the guest bathroom, and store all of
your toiletries in your suitcase or under the
vanity while you are staying there. These are
things that you are doing in a willing and
proactive manner, not only because it is the
polite thing to do, but it is also
self-preservation! You want to give your Mother
In Law as little ammunition possible for
complaining about you -- now and in the future.

What are the three best ways to make a good
impression on a Mother-in-law?

1. Call her once a week--preferably when your
husband isn't home. If you're super busy, try
aiming for her machine (i.e. like when you know
she’s at Bingo). Leave her a quick message if
only to ask how she has been feeling!


2. Compliment her often. Mother-in-laws can be
just as self-conscious as we are, so take the
time to notice how pretty, thin, healthy and
young she looks, occasionally asking if you can
borrow an item of clothing or an accessory such
as a scarf or a purse.


3. Send her cards and flowers on her 3 special
days—birthday, anniversary (if she has one), and
Mother’s day. But, here's the trick: make sure
that your MIL doesn't receive a note solely with
your handwriting on it, or she may mistakenly get
the impression that her son has forgotten her
special day ... Rather, become a great
ghostwriter, and have your husband pen it from
the both of you!

Please visit Sally, speaker, author, radio
personality and International Media Specialist at
http://www.sallyshields.com for contest
giveaways, free bonus gifts, Sally’s newsletter, free gifts, free music, ... and more!

Get Married Magazine - New Bridal Resource

I am so excited I got a copy of the newly launched Get Married Magazine, thank you Wendy, Get Married Communications Manager. I went through it several times and was pleased to see all pages jam packed with information. One of my favorite items is the stickers that are provided to mark your favorite products and pages, aptly named "Love it" stickers. You could even download applications of various products to your phone, handy feature for a bride on the go. The editors of Get Married have really worked hard at weaving technology into their new product which is great for our Technology driven couples.

Jodi Sheffield, Marketing specialist at Get Married magazines shares this about this new wedding resource:

In the irony of the times, Get Married magazine launches the same week where two national bridal publications close. With so many publications folding, Get Married magazine brings a tactile and fresh experience to a new generation of brides who aspire to discover new inspirations on TV, online and in print.



As the ultimate print vehicle, Get Married magazine is more about an interactive relationship with brides, combining traditional print with the interactive world. Get Married – a tri-media wedding platform - anticipated making it easy for brides to plan and shop, and took it one step further by creating a utilitarian tool and guide for brides. The magazine is the first bridal publication to ever use Microsoft Tag which gives readers instant entertainment and connection to videos, website, photos and information on a mobile phone, directly from the pages of the magazine.



Here are some of the fun, new and different components of Get Married magazine:



• The first issue of the magazine is FREE – a single issue (brides, get yours at www.getmarried.com/magazine) or in bulk (wedding pros, give to your brides by ordering free at magazine@getmarried.com



• Love it? Buy it. The subsequent issues will be offered at an astounding low price of $14.96 for 4 issues! Order by calling Customer Service at 1-800-890- 2985.



• Shop the mag: Nearly 80% of the products brides see in Get Married magazine are available in Get Married ’s online wedding shop. We have brokered deals with some of the best in the bridal biz to offer great deals. Brides can go to http://shop.getmarried.com/Magazine/index.cat and shop page by page of the magazine.

Be a winner!!!!!

Get Married magazine will feature ONE lucky bride-to-be on “The Lucky 7” page of each issue. Brides can win by becoming a registered Blogger Bride http://www.getmarried.com/bloggerbrides/. The more often you blog and post pictures, the better chance to be noticed by Get Married to become our next lucky girl. Once chosen, a picture of you and 7 of your wish-list wedding items will be printed on our “Lucky 7” page. Check out page 122 of the inaugural issue.

Groom's Attire

So much of wedding planning surrounds and focuses on the bride. I want to take some time to focus on the groom, the suit options available for the groom go beyond a regular dark tuxedo.



This suit is perfect for a formal evening wedding. Navy blue linen suit is not quite a tuxedo but brings formality through its color and accessories. Color is also brought in with the tie and vest. As you can see the way the necktie is tied also adds to the formality of the attire.

Bouquet Bridal Collection
www.bqbridal.com/groom.aspx




I really like the look of this suit. There are different cuts that you will find in suit making. This particular suit would be considered a European cut and I really love European cuts. The European cut tapers at the waist, for a trim, fit look. This suit style would really be great in any degree of formality. Accessories and color choices will change the look of the suit to meet your wedding style, (for example this suit in a tan color would work best for a morning or afternoon wedding, indoors or outdoors). I must warn you, you and your groomsmen should be in relatively good shape, OK actually you should make sure you are trim and fit and not planning to gain weight.



For a beach wedding there is no better look than that of linen, most particularly in a light color. It is airy and light, it exudes breezy elegance. It's loose fit does not always require traditional tailoring. There are different types of linen some heavier than others, for a beach wedding you might want to lean towards the lighter version, possibly an Italian linen.

http://www.mycubanstore.com/page/MC/CTGY/Guayabera_weddings





Photo courtesy of Red Ribbon Studio

This suit would be great for an afternoon wedding indoor or outdoors. It is an elegant cross between casual and formal. The grey color also gives you a different option to the black tuxedo.



Photo courtesy of Red Ribbon Studio

Inspiring ideas for grooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1950 Vintage Wedding

The 1950's wedding brought elegance, dignity, elaborate church weddings and very formal attire for wedding parties. The 1950's ushered a new style in bridal wear. Introduced by Dior, dresses with full skirts and a pinched waist which created an hourglass shape were popular. This effect was further emphasized with crinolines and hoop skirts.

As is the case today, Hollywood influenced fashion as a whole including bridal fashion. The wedding dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the popular 1950's film "Father of the Bride, starring Spencer Tracey and Elizabeth Taylor, became one of the most popular styles during that era. Taylor wore a similar wedding dress in her first wedding in May 1950 to Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, Jr. (and possibly at her next three weddings all in the 1950's). Jacqueline Bouvier also wore a similar look on her wedding day when she married John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Septemeber 1953.

On my stroll through Vintage ETSY, I came across a shop with dresses inspired by this era. Timeless Vixen Vintage has an amazing array of vintage fashions. They have amassed an exquisite collection and offer these uncommon rare pieces for your wardrobe. Timeless Vixen Vintage strives to accommodate the best of every decade and posts new arrivals weekly!including lots of 1950's inspired gowns. I really wished that I had the pleasure of helping to plan a 1950's inspired wedding or even attend one so that I could wear one of these fabulous creations.

I have to highlight my favorite dress on this site because it falls into two categories for me Unique and gorgeous. For the non-traditional bride this would be a great 1950's inspired wedding gown, and for less than $1000 it is a great find.

1950's Vintage Ceil Chapman Couture Strapless Steel-Blue Beaded Sequin and Rhinestone Tulle Circle-Skirt Princess Wedding Party Gown Dress





Here is another dress for a more classic 1950's inspired wedding gown.

1950's "Emma Domb" Original California Designer-Couture Label
*Exquisite Ivory-White Sheer Chantilly-Lace and Shimmer-Taffeta
*Seductive Shelf-Bust Plunge Cap-Sleeve Nipped-Waist Bodice
*Dramatic Full-Length Bow-Trimmed Pinwheel Backside-Train




For one of the many pre-wedding parties that you will attend you may want to consider the dress below. This is my second favorite, for the color inspiration.

1950's Vintage Ceil Chapman Designer-Couture Mocha Silk-Taffeta Seductive Ruffle-Tulle Ruched Shelf-Bust Plunge Bombshell Circle-Skirt Autumn Wedding Party Cocktail Formal Gown Dress



or

1950's Vintage Sophisticated-Miss Couture Heavily-Pleated Black Silk-Chiffon Shelf-Bust Plunge Sequin-Lace Illusion Circle-Skirt Wedding Party Cocktail Dress



There are too many beautiful dresses to highlight here, so stop by Timeless Vixen Vintage and take a look through their collection.

Be Inspired by 1950's style!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unique Wedding Glassware

On my walk through the ETSY countryside, I came across a really fabulous shop. I have a love for anything that stands out and is unique. I love the idea of owning something that is not going to be found at every store, in every home. If you, like me enjoy uniquely created items, follow me to DayDreem Designs. DayDreem Designs specializes in uniquely engraved lead-free glassware.

Michael J. is the artisan behind these unique glassware sets. He shared with Inspired the process that he uses to create these glasses.

Using a high speed rotary tool and diamond burrs, all pieces are created individually. There are no acids, chemicals or sand blasting used to create these engravings in mass production. Every glass is one of a kind. There will never be two pieces exactly alike. The engravings are not traced. Every design is created freehand and a signed original. All pieces are created by Michael J. S.



A perfect gift, weddings, anniversary, wedding parties, housewarming, birthdays, outdoor entertaining, or on display.

Currently they are having special with orders of $20.00 or more, you will receive a FREE Votive Holder.






The above champagne flute is sold in a set of two. It is beautifully hand engraved with 'Reaching Branches' wrapping around the the glass. Two names of your choice custom engraved into each glass. Your glasses will be custom engraved with script font, letters sized accordingly. Date can be added at no charge.

Be Inspired by uniqueness!!!!!!!!!!!!

Red Carpet Wedding: Win Diamond Earrings!!!!!

BridalTweet is hosting a magnificent giveaway. Thanks to BridalTweet and Adorn Jewelry one winner will win a chance to wear gorgeous Diamond earrings on her Wedding Day. Following the tradition of many Hollywood stars you will win a rental of Diamond earrings valued at $3000. Join Bridaltweet for a chance to win, be sure to mention Aleximani Events upon registration. Click here for official entry rules for the official e winner will have Red Carpet.

Wedding Inspiration Boards

Next on my walk through fall colors is red. I love the richness of a red apple and the shades of red I find on maple tree during fall.

While red is a color that stands strongly on its own, you can pair it with other colors. Now stay away from having a chrismasy feel to your fall wedding, pair with colors like orange, golden rod, green similar to what you would find in the fall landscape. Colors come into harmony and create a great feast for the eyes when they are not too close in value such as dark red with a pale or golden yellow. In my opinion, the darker reds like Crimson will be more representative of fall than brighter reds like tomato.

A little something about red

A stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors. In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck.

Other names for red

Scarlet, crimson, vermilion, carmine, maroon, burgundy, ruby, rose, madder, rouge, brick, blood red, blush, fire engine red, cinnabar, russet, rust, Venetian red, flame, Indian red, tomato.






Bridesmaid dress
Ann Taylor Wedding and Events
Style Code: 236178_4616


Wedding Invite Carlson Craft

Information source
About.com

And the winner is............

Another giveaway, another winner. I am so excited, giving really gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling. Our winner was selected using Random.org.

I am proud to announce that the winner of the Swavorski Jewelry Set is Soypea, who made a comment on Sept 11, 2009. Congratulations!!and thank you for stopping by and entering Inspired's September giveaway. Hope that you will be back and bring some friends. Look for the October giveaway scheduled for the beginning of October.

Thank you to all of you who took the time to enter Inspired's September giveaway. I hope that you will come back and get a little inspiration for your weddings or other events.

Thank you to my sponsor, Jurgita of Etsy shop Jurgita Handmade you have made the September giveaway a fabulous one.

Aruna Seth - Bridal Shoes

Shoes glorious shoes, I love shoes!!Some of the styles of bridal shoes that I see now I wish I could have found when I was getting married. The beautiful styles make them more than just a bridal shoe.

I came across a press release for a company in the UK, Aruna Seth , they specialize in Bridal Shoes & Bags. Their luxury handcrafted shoes make a WOW statement and are now available to US brides via their online boutique. Check them out and see if their shoes fit with your bridal style. If I was looking for bridal shoe I think I would gravitate towards their White Cerise.



Press Release

Aruna Seth
Bridal Shoes & Bags
www.arunaseth.com
• Aruna Seth is the new ‘pretty’ bridal shoe & handbag designer hitting the US

• Perfect shoes for Brides-to-be, Mothers of the brides and wedding guests

• Aruna Seth shoes are a gift to seriously spoil ladies who love shoes, adore rich materials

• Wedding shoes which a bride can treasure forever

• Everlasting shoes for your wedding day, each inspirational shoe and handbag is carefully designed and handcrafted to perfection in Northern Italy

• The finest buttery leather, thick cut satin and instantly recognisable shoes ‘fit for a princess’ embellished with Swarovski crystals and exquisite detailing

• A collection of over 10 pairs of fabulous bridal shoes

• Our bridal shoes can be purchased at our online bridal boutique www.arunaseth.com

• We do private shoe fitting appointments at The Cadogan Hotel in Sloane Street (UK) for Brides to Be to enjoy a personal shopping experience with us.



Photos

Left Top Style Farfalla
Left side center Style AS112B
Left Bottom Style AS104A
Center,Right bottom corner White Cerise
Right Top Corner Style AS139
Right Center Style AS162nude



Don't forget to enter our September giveaway!

OmniBride™- Wedding Planning tool

I came across a very pleasant resource tool for brides. I don't know if this was the brain child of a bride, since it seems as if they the heard the frustrating cries of brides-to-be sitting at their computers. So if you are planning a wedding, here is a tool for your "wedding tool belt". What is this tool?.....OmniBride™, .

The creators of this wonderful search engine knew the countless hours brides-to-be spend on the Internet searching anything wedding. Anyone who has embarked on a journey to find ideas and inspiration knows that sometimes the search keywords you input will yield results that may not be directly related to weddings. It becomes frustrating.

Omnibride has in their words created the wedding cosmos. They have gone boldly where all brides hope to go. OmniBride™, a search-share-find destination solely for wedding- and event-related content. With the explosion of information on the Internet over the last few years that often gets ‘lost in space’, OmniBride™ offers an experience that will be pleasing to brides-to-be in search of information.


Omnibride news release:


OmniBride.com, A Savvy Search-Find-Share Site for Brides, Bloggers and the Wedding Industry

(BETA Version)



OmniBride.com is a compelling search-find-share site specifically created for brides, wedding enthusiasts and event professionals. It is a one-destination, niche solution that captures the wedding and event blogosphere—ceasing the aimless and endless search for quality content.

(September 9, 2009) Santa Clara, CA – OmniBride.com is a powerful targeted search –find-share site that accesses a comprehensive database of information captured from both professionals and real-people bloggers who are passionate and knowledgeable about the wedding industry. The proprietary software allows, for the first time, full access to wedding-related information, thus ending the aimless wandering and endless searches in the vast blogosphere and Internet. Now users have one destination for quickly researching, finding and sharing compelling information, ideas and inspirations for their wedding and event planning. Value-added features in the current release include feeds of the day’s posts from the online wedding community and the most current wedding-related contests and giveaways. Additional features and functions are planned for the near future.

Wedding Inspiration Boards - Yellow

Continuing our series on wedding colors inspired by fall, we move on to yellow. The various varieties of trees will bring different colors to the fall landscape. From the red and orange autumn leaves of maples to the yellow autumn leaves of aspens and birch. Yellow denotes happiness and joy.




Dress bottom right J Crew
Dress Center Left Watters 4331
Cake Todd Rafalovich photo



Yellow mini purse favor Accent the party


Be Inspired by yellow!!!

Don't forget to enter our September giveaway

Check out: Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue

I came across this article and thought I would share with couples in search of wedding venues. This is a major element of your wedding and all the dreams that you have for your perfect day can be made or broken by the wedding venue you select.


Check out: Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue

Check out Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue. (I found it on omnibride).

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Fruit Centerpieces

Using fruit in your centerpieces is a stunning and inexpensive way to make a wow statement at your wedding. Fruits make statements on their own, citrus can bring a bright, cheery feeling to your table, while cranberries or red apples could bring warmth to your tables. There are so many ways that the fruit can be displayed and how you choose to display them will make this reception element a hit. Surrounded by candles or standing alone fruit centerpieces range from fun and casual to elegant and chic.





Here are some DIY articles to help you with your fruit centerpieces:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2049200_fruit-wedding-centerpiece.html

http://factoidz.com/how-to-create-fruit-centerpieces-for-your-wedding-the-new-alterative-to-florals/

Be Inspired by fruit!!!!


Don't forget to enter our September giveaway!!!!!

Wedding Inspiration Boards - Green

Last week I started a inspiration board series featuring fall colors. I love fall it is my favorite season. If you have ever experienced a northeast fall you will know about the changing colors, brisk air, apple picking, crackling fires. I started with orange which is my favorite color, the rusty orange that you see in the changing leaves, hot apple cider and in fall decor.

This week I will introduce a green inspiration board. Although the colors of the leaves are changing you still find the green in fall. Sometimes its a whole leaf sometimes you find a leaf showing green on the bottom, yellow, orange tips...beautiful.



Be inpired by Fall!!!!!!!!!!!

Sources
Upper left - Geoff White photo
Upper Right - Arrowood Photos
bottom left - Sara France photo
bottom right - Gilette Photography

Don't forget to stop by our September Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!

September Giveaway

I am bursting at the seams with excitment about Inspired's new giveaway. Not only am I hosting a new giveaway for September, but (drumroll please) Inspired will be hosting a giveaway every month.

I have always talked about the wonderful artisans that I have had a pleasure to network with; well they will all be sponsoring prizes for my blog's monthly giveaways. The stuff that I have lined up for the monthly giveaways....SPECTACULAR!!(can you tell I am excited?)

With no further delay, I would like to announce September's giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our sponsor is Etsy shop Jurgita Handmade. Her shop holds countless unique items made from Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Pearls.

You have the chance to win a set of Cream Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Pearls earrings (silver ) and a Cream Swarovski Pearls and Crystal Swarovski Crystals bracelet ($67 value). Whether you are a bride or not you will want this beautiful jewelry in your jewelry box.




The September giveaway will begin on Sept 7, 2009 and end on September 18, 2009. Winner will be announced on Monday September 21, 2009. You could come back and enter as many times as you like.

So here are the entry rules

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2. Visit our sponsor

3. Come back and post a comment about one other item in her shop.

4. End your comment with September giveaway

5. You will earn 1 extra entries for advertising this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, your blog or any other social site. Come back and post a comment with the link to earn your extra entry

Wedding Gowns with Bling

Your wedding gown will have every bit of your personality in it. Are you a princess? Do you have a personality that sparkles? Then bring on a wedding gown with bling. You could have as much or as little as you want. Here are some of my picks:

The great duo of Badgley Mischka whose signature style is simple, streamlined and elegant, brings this beautiful gown.

With a mixture of small pearls on the lace overlay,crystals lining the deep v in the back and the crystal lined waistband this is a beautiful bejeweled creation.























Blush Jewels

For the bride who is shying away from white and here is a Badgley Mischka blush gown with some bling.























Eden Bridals

Designing and manufacturing wedding apparels since 1988 Eden Bridal brings us this V-neck, Spaghetti Strap A-line gown with an embroidered and beaded Tulle Overlay. The Empire waistline is accented with extra beading. The open back flows into the Chapel length train. Style 2287
























This strapless organza and Royal Duchess Satin sheath with gathered empire waist features all over lace with beaded accents. The detachable organza train is Chapel length. Style 8068




Be Inspired by Bling!!!!!

7 ways to take a break from wedding planning

You have been planning your wedding, meeting with vendors, picking out dresses and colors. Not to mention that you may have a full time job or my be in school. Hopefully, you have chosen to use a wedding planner to help you with the details, if you have not and you might be feeling overwhelmed. It is time to take a break, please trust me your wedding plans will not go haywire if you take a small break. However, if you don't take a break you will definitely be pulling your hair out by your wedding day.


Listen to music

The soothing sounds of a Jazz CD or a classical CD would definitely help you relax. Just the thought of sitting in a quiet room, slumped in your favorite cozy chair with nothing but the sound of soft music..relaxes me. So dust off some oldies but goodies, buy yourself a new CD, or tune in on your satellite radio. All in the name of relaxation.

Read a book

Sit down in your cozy chair after and read a chapter or two of your favorite book. The ability to lose yourself in a good book , will give you an escape from the craziness of wedding planning.

Take a Bubble Bath

A nice soak in the tub surrounded by aromatherapy candles. I would definitely recommend a soothing scent like Lavender.


Get a Massage

A relaxing massage would allow you a few quiet minutes of relaxation. Special massage techniques reverse the negative effects of stress, repair damaged muscle tissue, and remove pain throughout your body. You can experience mental and spiritual healing as your mind releases stress and worry, and allows a renewed sense energy and emotional well being.

Paint, Draw, Sculpt

I still love to color, it is really a relaxing thing for me. I settle down with my handy crayons or coloring pencils and I am in heaven. So pull out your paint brushes, sketch pad or modeling clay and relax. Substitute any of the above for your favorite hobby, like photography or knitting.

Take a walk

Take a walk and let your mind wonder. Take time to look at the world around you. Nature can be quite rewarding.

Have a cup of Tea

A nice cup of hot tea can be very soothing. With the various varieties of teas available, you could set up tea time for everyday. Chamomile is known for its relaxing properties, you could also look at lavender which for it relaxing properties.

Wedding Inspiration Boards

Okay, if you have read past post you know that I am in love with Fall and all the colors that accompany this glorious season. I know that is still weeks away but why wait. Now as with anything that we love, we want to make it last a long time. For the next few weeks I will be starting the week off with inspiration boards inspired by the colors of fall. Colors found in nature, food, clothes well you get the picture.

Of course as I to start off this series I MUST start with my favorite color.....ORANGE, that deep burnt orange found in the changing leaves on your drive to upstate NY, Mums, my dining room.

Enjoy this board as much as I enjoyed putting it together. I really do have an addiction to the color.





Resources & Credits

Cake - Topizios Cake Artistry
Flowers (left) - G. White

Be Inspired by Orange, I am!!!!!!!!!!!!