http://flourishweddings.com/blog for the intelligent, smart & well-informed bride Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:22:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Designed by Shelley George, it's perfect for toting your wedding essentials. This ultimate wedding organizer arrives stocked with two totes for your lingerie and shoes, two leather zip pouches for receipts and swatches, and a heart shaped leather jewelry box. Interior lining is printed with the words "Something Blue" and is ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/wedding-bag/ A wedding website integrated with online planning tools is a must have. Select a company that offers easy to use templates that fit your style and allow some degree of customization. Upload your photos, wedding weekend information, maps, and wedding events. I recommend taking a look at Wedding Windows. ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/organized/ I needed to devise unique placecards for a destination wedding in the Bahamas. I wanted to add some color to the long tables set out under a tent, but the bride didn't want to add to the budget. I printed the guests names in hot pink in a pretty font ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/pretty-place-cards/ I couldn't stop smiling after checking out this blog. It looks like the groom routinely takes over the Polka Dot Bride Blog and this Sunday he posted all his favorite shots of the guys at weddings. Check out more here. One of my favorite wedding photographers Scott Patrick would often do ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/blogs-polka-dot-bride/ Without a doubt I would use www.bagborroworsteal.com for some of my wedding accesories. I mean, when will I use a tiny white purse again?! When will I wear a tiara again!? OK, I have a tiara from my homecoming queen days and I do sometimes wear it just for fun.. ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/bag-borrow-steal-wedding-accessories/ A fluffy cloud of white baby's breath is refined with a cuff of chocolate feather trim for an unexpectedly modern and stylish look. This bride was more a rocker chick than a biker chick, but I think the bouquet is still chic! It doesn't take itself seriously. Not for every bride, but ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/bouquet-series-2-biker-chic/ I think this living plant centerpiece would be absolutely perfect for a wine or vineyard themed wedding. Wine Grape Bonsai Tree Find it for around $80 at Organicbouquet.com Click Here. Pair it with these glass grape place card holder's from hansonellis... Additional Resources Jean M's Photospread of a wine country wedding http://flourishweddings.com/blog/vineyard-themed-wedding-idea/ For a fun and flirty beginning to your wedding reception, punch a hole in the top of your place cards and add chartreuse button mums. This is a quick DIY project any bride can implement. We used long lasting kermit mums for this wedding. They were snipped from their bunch at ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/blooming-placecards/ Camille knew from the beginning she wanted her wedding defined by the delicate color combination of pale pink and apple green and with a personalized monogram combining their two initials - C and C. I designed her a monogram which was used on the invitation, the ceremony program fans, and ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/real-wedding-camille-charles/ Step One - Fill simple glassine bags with fragrant petals. Step Two - Anchor on white folding chairs with river rocks. Be sure to include instructions... shower the happy couple with petals as they come back down the aisle for the first time as Mr and Mrs... Step Three - Stand back ... http://flourishweddings.com/blog/anatomy-petal-toss/