The Blushing Bride – Friday’s Featured Cocktail

The Blushing Bride – Friday’s Featured Cocktail
I found this great site and just had to share. This cocktail looks so pretty too.

Paper Dahlia How-To

Martha Stewart Paper Dahlia How-To
If you are looking for a pretty favor that you can make way ahead, this is for you.  Martha Stewart comes through again!

Southwestern Summer Salad | Skip To My Lou

Southwestern Summer Salad | Skip To My Lou
You're going to love this southwest spin on the layered salad.  So perfect for any occasion.  You will definitely impress your guests.

Someday Crafts: Pottery Barn(ish) Fabric Luminaries

Someday Crafts: Pottery Barn(ish) Fabric Luminaries
These are great for  table centerpieces, food buffet table accessories for weddings, showers, any type of party.  You could even use them to light an evening pathway.  Thanks to Sassy Style for the great tutorial.

Cookie Favors: DIY Chocolate Chip Cookies in CD Sleeves

Cookie Favors: DIY Chocolate Chip Cookies in CD Sleeves |
How great is this?  Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies and when your guests receive their favors they will know you hand made a special treat for them.  Whether it's for the wedding favor, shower favor or any party these will be a big hit.  The CD sleeve is genius!  There is even a printable label.

DIY Wedding Favors: Make Your Own Sea Glass Candy

DIY Wedding Favors: Make Your Own Sea Glass Candy 
Making your own wedding favors is a great idea.  Making them look expensive is sometimes not so easy.  This diy is one that combines both.  Thanks to Intimate Weddings for sharing this DIY.

Tutorial ~ Dressed Up High Heels

Tutorial ~ Dressed Up High Heels

What a fast and easy way to dress up heels for bridesmaids or even the bride! Who knew?
This tutorial shows clearly how simple this classy look can be.

Creative DIY Details {Backyard Wedding} — Celebrations at Home

Creative DIY Details {Backyard Wedding} — Celebrations at Home
Some really creative ways to have a chic vintage looking backyard wedding/reception on a budget.  Check out the ways to use old windows and doors.  Also the old jars.  Very nice.

My DIY Wedding Day: DIY Homemade Limoncello Wedding Favors

My DIY Wedding Day: DIY Homemade Limoncello Wedding Favors
What a refreshing wedding favor (for the adults).
  Just don't forget to save a bottle for yourselves!
I'm going to have to try this recipe!  Thanks to DIY Wedding day for sharing!

Ideas for Wedding Receptions on a Budget | Just Weddings.org Blog

Ideas for Wedding Receptions on a Budget | Just Weddings.org Blog
  I think every bride would like to know how to have a beautiful wedding on a budget.   This blog has many ideas and photos of ways to get the amazing look without the cost.

Brides Magazine news!

I LOVE Brides Magazine and I'm sooo excited that they have chosen one of my girls pearl bracelets to include in their photos for their October Issue!  Now I can't wait for October to get here so I can check it out.  I'll be sure to post a link then.

Wedding Butterfly Rice Tossers

These Butterfly Rice Tossers are so sweet and yet very easy to put together.  This easy to follow tutorial from Style Me Pretty makes it fun.  Scrapbook paper or even wrapping paper can be used to make these your own.  What a beautiful accent to your wedding.

Wedding ReceptionTable Number Ideas

Some of the ideas in this blog link are so simple, yet look elegant and expensive.  Thank you Black and White (Side by Side)
I think I especially like this one:

DIY Wine Bottle Arrangement Wedding Centerpieces

Here is a simply classy wine bottle flower centerpiece for wedding tables, showers or just a backyard party.  Great tutorial steps by for this DIY project thanks to Hostess With the Mostess