Hop on over to Brenda's Wedding Blog enter her giveaway of Just Wright Boutique's Celebration Wedding Ring Bowls! They are adorable!
Contest runs through Monday, July 27...don't miss out!
Love the heart-shaped one...which is your favorite?
Accessories
July 25, 2009
Ring Bearer Plates
Love the heart-shaped one...which is your favorite?
July 23, 2009
Mother of the Bride Accessories: Pearls
You most likely have gotten an email "friendship questionnaire" asking you all sorts of things, like:
- What's your favorite movie?
- Are you a morning or night person?
That kind of thing. There's usually a question something like this: Pearls or Diamonds?
Without fail, pearls is always my answer. I. Love. Pearls. Any pearls I have are from my husband...so that just makes them extra special.
According to Pure Pearls:
Pearl bridal jewelry is a long standing tradition.
In ancient Greece, pearls were believed
to bring love. All guests of the wedding
were adorned in pearls. Pearls were sacred
wedding gems given as gifts and the word
"pearl" became highly associated with "love."
Guess that's why I like it so much...love.
Pearls are a perfect wedding accessory for the Mother of the Bride. In choosing the jewelry to wear with your wedding attire, here's a "pearl of widsom" (groan) from Pure Pearls:
When choosing jewelry for your wedding, it is important
to consider the neckline and detail of the dress. The
design of the dress will determine whether your wedding
jewelry should be simple or more elaborate. Open necklines
give you more room to work with different necklaces.
If you have a high neck dress, it is best to accent
the dress with earrings and a bracelet.
Here are a few of Pure Pearls' pretty pearls:
So, girlfriends....Pearls or Diamonds?
July 21, 2009
Mother of the Bride Dresses: White Tie Attire
An ultra formal, evening "White Tie" wedding calls for the very best.
The Father of the Bride should be outfitted in full tuxedo (tails would be perfect!) with white vest, white shirt, and bow tie. Black patent shoes ... shine 'em up and slip 'em on.
A White Tie event calls for the Mother of the Bride to don her most elegant and formal evening wear. A MOB can never go wrong with beads or sequins at a White Tie affair. Heels are a must. An updo with knock-em-over-with-a-feather earrings would be icing on the cake!
Here are a few gorgeous evening ensembles that would be perfect...elegant and formal, yet subtle enough not to out-shine the bride...always a MOB's dress goal!
1: Tadashi gown at Nordstrom's, Valentino shoes at Saks, and Christian Louboutin clutch at Saks
2: Adrianna Papell gown at Nordstrom's, Valentino shoes at Saks, and Judith Leiber at Saks
3: Jordan Fashions gown, Prada shoes at Saks, and Christian Louboutin clutch at Saks
Check out the MOB's Guide to Wedding Dress Codes!
I've never been to a White Tie event, have you? If so, spill the details!
June 29, 2009
Just Hangin' A-Round
I was hanging around Etsy this weekend and found myself drawn to these cool things. Wound up they were all round!
1. These cute flowers from Badbooks are too cute. They're made from recycled paper!
2. I just love this necklace from Christina Guenther. Your words, her silver.
3. What a great stamp from Tickled Pink Paper & Ink. Great shower gift!
4. Cute little calling card holders from Social Circle Cards. Wonder if they'd make one that says "The MOB!"
5. These hangers from Absolutely Dottie are so versatile! Gift tags, napkin rings, wine charms...the sky's the limit!
6. How appropriate...a love knot ring. Handcrafted by Beyond the Rockz.
What do you do when you're just hangin' a-round?
June 26, 2009
Mother of the Bride Fashion: Custom Purses
Once you've found the perfect Mother of the Bride dress (and are basking in the joy of having accomplished one of your most important Mother of the Bride responsibilities), why ruin the euphoric feeling with the stress of finding a purse to match. Go custom.
I came across this very cool site. Fashion Palette. Choose the style of purse you want, then customize it from an assortment of fabrics (solid and patterned) in a wide array of colors. You even get to choose the liner fabric. How cool is that.
Check out the designs (and remember...you get to choose the fabrics and colors!)...
My fav is that little pink number. What's yours?
June 20, 2009
Celebration Ring Bearer Plates: Sneak a peek and snag a discount
Take a sneak peek at this new product at the Just Wright Designs blog. I've seen a FULL picture of it ... and it's adorable!
While you're over there, sign up for their newsletter to get a discount on the Celebration Ring Bearer Plates and Bowls.
Remember to check back on their blog next week for the reveal, then come on back here and let me know what design you liked best!
June 19, 2009
Inspiration Board Contest: MOB Entries
My Island Wedding is holding an inspiration board contest. Representing MOBs everywhere (okay, representing myself) are these entries:
First Entry: "Family Wedding"
Sources (left to right, top to bottom): Paul Swanson Photography via Truly Engaging, Flickr, Greg Kendall-Ball via Flickr, Sean Meyer via Wedpix, Green Wedding Shoes, Classic Bride, Flickr, Utah Bride
Second Entry: "Falling in Love"
Sources (left to right, top to bottom): JWD Paperie, Buy Wedding Favors Online, Martha Stewart, Fiore Designs, Celebration Signature Plates, Wedding by Color, Artyce Designs via Bride Chic, Romana Keveza via Santa Barbara Wedding Chic, CAKE, Buy Wedding Favors Online
I'll let you know when the voting begins (hint, hint...vote for The MOB!)
June 12, 2009
Family Heirlooms
My mom (the GMOB) is visiting this week. We talked about how nice it is when family heirlooms are made part of a wedding.
The bride's bouquet is the perfect place to display special family items.
A family rosary - or maybe the one the bride or groom received at a Christening or First Communion - is beautifully displayed on this bouquet from Bloomery Weddings.
Martha Stewart via Truly Engaging shows how a dainty handkerchief can be lovingly used.
Attach a brooch, pendant or cameo to a bouquet like this one featured on Utah Bride.
Do you have any family heirlooms your daughter bride plans to attach to a bouquet?
June 05, 2009
Mother of the Bride Accessories: There's no place like home
These shoes I happened upon over at Wedding Chicks inspired me.
I’ve been wishing lately that I had a pair of red shoes. Or blue shoes. Or green shoes. Something other than the black and brown shoes in my closet. Black and brown heels. Black and brown sandals. Black and brown flats.
... or green. These little lovelies were shown on -- where else -- the Green Wedding Shoes blog.
These pink shoes remind me of the color dress I wore as Matron of Honor for my sister. That would be a nice, nostalgic touch, don't you think? I came across these over at Wedding Bee.
I sure wouldn't mind sportin' this blue Jimmy Choo pair either, that's for sure. These were spotted at Style Me Pretty.
Ahhh…robin’s egg blue. It’ll be a springtime wedding, so this pair that I happened upon over at Ritzy Bee would be perfect!
What's in your closet?
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