Short and sweet today! Just one link:

Please watch the story of Danny and Annie.

Friday! Finally!

Short and sweet today …

Fall wedding? Here are the hottest nail polish colors for the season!

And speaking of fall, I’m blending in with the dreary days, because I’m loving gray. I would definitely wear one of these gray dresses to a bachelorette party, shower, wedding, and more.

Instead of a guest book, how about a lovely little guest poster?

How fun is this totally awesome invite!

You can never go wrong starting off with fashion – especially shoes. And just a note, I’m loving peachy-nude colors right now. Yes, peachy-nude … You’ll see.
Gorgeous High Heels!
The Nude Louboutin’s = my favorite!
The UK is all about Rockin’ the Peach!
The Vintage Benjamin Roberts = my favorite. It’s simply beautiful.

Speaking of dresses – the newest J.Crew bridal line is here!
And more dresses! I love when anytime red-carpet looks can be turned into bridal looks! More red-carpet turned bridal looks here.

How lovely is this ceremony scene? Look at that back drop of green and blue.

Let them eat cake! Lots, and Lots, and Lots of cake! Yowza.

And finally, two sweet, sweet, stories:
They met in homeroom, 50 years ago, and are having a homeroom wedding!
The decorative details of this 40-year celebration are just sweet.

Dear readers, I would love to go to a movie this weekend, any suggestions? There are a few movies I’m getting antsy to see, but just aren’t out yet … such as Eat Pray Love, starring Julia Roberts. Has anyone read the book? I just bought it the other day. Book or movie first? Speaking of Julia … it just so happens I found this darling article – Love Lessons from Julia Roberts (movies). Get relationship tips from her characters, like, if you’re in love with your best friend, don’t wait until right before his wedding to tell him so. (Can you guess the movie?)

And something else a little movie related. Back in May I posted a link for a sweet ‘Up’ themed engagement session. They carried the theme over to their wedding! Incredibly sweet. And how cool is it that the writer and producer sent them a gift!! I think my favorite part is the picnic blankets for seating.

I must just be feeling sweet and lovey-dovey today. Here is another sweet wedding, and so intimate – Amy and Chris. It looks like just a couple of friends attended. It’s so quaint and cozy, and beautifully decorated in my favorite vintage fashion!

Please tell me you watch Say Yes to the Dress. I don’t enjoy trying on clothes when I’m shopping, but I love watching these women, these complete strangers, try on wedding dresses. Every once in a while, they have an episode where they have a big sale and women are just waiting outside for the doors to open. Too bad we don’t live near New York, because a big Kleinfeld’s blowout sale is a few days away!

And finally, I didn’t know that this was such a problem…but since it is (apparently), here are some tips for holding your bouquet!?

A beautiful gift idea, more for a bridal shower than a wedding – heirloom recipe card boxes, that can by Rifle Paper Co. Each box is unique and made from salvaged wood. I love hand-crafted gifts!

Honeymooning at a beach? Check out these reads if you are a Beach Blanket Bookworm! (Even if you aren’t honeymooning, but just need a good summer read, take a peek!)

Everyone has wedding advice, about the ceremony, about the reception, about your budget, your hair, your make-up, and on and on with do’s and don’ts. But, have you ever seen all of the advice in one spot – Check out these 75 Do’s and Don’ts. YES, 75!

And finally, meet Jordan Jordan! How adorable is the note on the back of the program. And how adorable are her yellow shoes!

Happy Friday! Today’s Fresh Friday is kind of a mixed bag of ideas. I get so bookmark happy during the week, and when I go back to look at them, not everything really flows together. Much like my days! Enjoy!

First up, I’m a desert lover – cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, chocolate, even if it’s just a small Andes dinner mint, I will even eat it after breakfast. As much as I love wedding cake, I’m really loving the popularity of cupcakes. There is so much you can do with displaying and colors and flavors! Check out this DIY cupcake stand.

Speaking of DIY, check out this massive gallery of wedding favor ideas, and if you are a DIY-er, you must look at this bargain shop online Save On Crafts! Vases, bowls, lighting, ribbon, tulle, feathers, flowers, favors, guest books, balloons, even jewelry – what a bargain.

Look at this, I’m grouping my thoughts together … While on the topic of favors and decorations, I have a new plant fascination – air plants. They are fantastic little guys. Don’t let the name fool you, they do need a soak in some water about once a week, but you can put them ANYWHERE, without soil! Just look at what this hotel does with them. They look like mini fireworks. They would make great table pieces, especially in glass containers. They are not that expensive, and there are colors: Pink, red, yellow, but this spiral shape is my favorite.

I think these little self-watering pots would make great gifts – anytime!

It must be the weather, but I’m loving plants and flowers at the moment. But to bring it in to bridal style, Martha’s idea of the day: Fresh Flowers for Your Hair. You could work a flower into almost all of these celeb styles.

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria was married on June 19th. But it was a weekend-long affair, and I love her classic, royal style. What a fairly tale. Or does everyone begin their wedding weekend with a concert gala!?

It may not be a royal wedding, but who wouldn’t want cute little guys at their wedding? I just love this real wedding – at a wildlife park! Put them at the top of your guest list – giraffes and penguins!

Party time! For those of you who have family and friends spread far and wide, Martha suggests a few Bachelorette Party Trips!

I adore people who are creative, and I’m jealous of those creative enough to take an object and find a new and unique use for it, like this vinyl Save The Date.

Speaking of creativity, Ruffled is hosting a DIY Contest. I think entry #10 might be one of my favorites.

I assume that most readers already have a ring on their finger, but if you still enjoy looking at jewelry … I can’t wait for the St. Kilda Collections! A Cup of Jo led me to the designer with this ring!

Mallory and Nik’s fun and contemporary invites (engagement photo by mosaic photography)

photos by Song 3:4

Song 3:4 When and where were you married?
Mallory September 5, 2009 at my parent’s farm in Davenport, ND

Not all bridal dresses will work for these accessories, but the belts and sashes from Little White Dresser are vintage and lovely. Two that I adore – silvery and black.

Do brides-to-be, or even grooms-to-be, need a little help deciding who will be in the wedding party? Or who will play what role in the wedding party? Here are some how-tos from Real Simple, and some tips for choosing your wedding party from Martha Stewart Weddings.

Wedding props are very much ‘in’ right now, from feathers and umbrellas to BALLOONS! Use balloons for decorations indoors or outdoors, balloons for a photo prop, balloons for a save-the-date. Or get a little more adventures and fill them with water like Matt & Julie (more of their photos by Daniel Kiyoi).

Speaking of props, what about the bridal prop (other than that handsome guy by her side) – her bouquet! I think the composite bouquet is a stunning and unique idea. It’s an arrangement of petals from multiple flowers combined to make one large bloom. They are also known as glamelias – Kuga Designs shares the process of making a stunning rose glamelia. Here is a beautiful white composite bouquet or a darling pink orchid bouquet. Or a truly unique idea, this simple silver tree bouquet.

Succulents are also becoming more popular as decoration and even bouquets. They are great because you can combine them with other arrangements and make them wintery, springy, whatever you decide. Or just let them stand alone!

I know most of you must be planning, preparing, counting down the days to your wedding. Hopefully the information I share with you sparks creativity, ideas, or just gives you something to browse! However, I just can’t help but share this adorable blog with you.  Good luck to Creating a Perfect Introduction to Endless Love.

Welcome back from a long weekend! This week we will feature posts from the Hotel Donaldson, Just Add Water and Wimmer’s Diamonds –  three local vendors to inspire your wedding planning :)

Photo by Shawna Noel Photography