You’re invited…

Misha NiKole Photography *Feature

Meet Dallas’ own Misha NiKole, an artistic and creative approach to photography. Specializing in bridal, engagement and wedding photography. The result… Modern and sleek images anyone would love. Take a look see at these beautiful shots at one of Couture Events fav venues, the NYLO.

Couture Events named Bride’s Choice Awards 2010

Chalkboard Frames

Paper Source carries these vintage style chalkboard frames measuring 23″ x 28″.  I thought they’d make great decorative wedding signs directing guests to the reception or marking the cocktail area. At $14.50 each, they’re also a pretty good steal.

Nine Photography *Featured Talent*

I am so honored to be working with an upcoming wedding set for 05/01/10 with the lovely and talented Kelli and Brendan, owners of Nine Photography. They are true en-visionaries. Here is a sneak peak of Kim and Tim, the almost married couple.

Flower Poms by Martha Stewart

Found at Martha Stewart Weddings

Joyous bursts of color dance above a table, imparting a cheerful radiance to a rehearsal dinner or casual reception. The dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament. Echoing the vibrant hanging puffs, pom-pom napkin rings in citrus shades adorn each place setting. Square glass vessels in various sizes line tables. Covered in sunset-hued tissue (cut to size and secured with double-sided tape), they cast a soft glow.

How to Make the Pom-Poms
You’ll need tissue paper and 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire.

Hanging Pom-Poms
1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging.

Napkin Rings
With just a few changes, these follow the same steps as the hanging pom-poms.

1. Stack four sheets of tissue. Cut a 10-by-5-inch rectangle, going through all layers. Make 3/8-inch-wide accordion folds.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, slip over center of tissue, and twist to secure. Trim ends of tissue.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure.

Always the bridesmaid…

In today’s bridal world, the bridesmaid can have just as much shine (okay well not as much but a nice complement) as the bride. Those hideous dresses purposely constructed to make the bride look amazing are a thing of the past. Now, brides welcome their beautiful attendants with beautiful attire. Check these offbeat and sassy little numbers by Quail Bridal out of Long Beach.

Wedding Wording Wizard

I always get the question of how to word invites or what is appropriate when writing out those lovely little invitations for your big day. Well here you are… Optimal Print to the rescue. This is a great tool that walks you through the process. Whether your having a casual shin-dig or a over the top affair, this wording wizard can direct you on crafty little ways of pulling those beautiful words together.

A little bit about the Wedding Wording Wizard

• mini questionnaire about bridal style, personality, reception plans etc.

• it allows you to customize the invite
  • it makes sure you don’t leave out any one or any important details (woops!)
    

• then it gives u the most fitting invitation wording to match the bride

MUSTACHIO BASHIO

Check out these fun little multi-mustache cards from redbirdink

All cards come with three simple instructions…

1. cut out mustache
2. tape under nose
3. enjoy your new identity

(if you tend to sweat bring extra tape)

Guestbook Alternative

We love this and found it over at, Groom Sold Separately (GSS)

It’s a Sign-In Tree!  You could paint a tree yourself, or have a friend do it, or have a print of a tree that you like put on a canvas.  Pick out stamp pads that coordinate with your wedding colors and have your guests put their thumbprint as a leaf on the tree, along with their signature.