Go on, prove me wrong.

I dare you to try to find measuring cups cuter than these.  While not technically a wedding accessory, they'd make a really adorable wedding gift.  Find them at three potatoe four

The ring pillow

Muscari Birdsnest 

Paloma's Nest To have and to hold ring bowl

ring pillow by Bklyn Pillow

Let's talk for a moment about ring pillows.  Now back when I was a bride, back in the 90's  (well, it was the late 90's, okay?)  the choices for ring pillows were few.  There was the white satin square. The white satin heart. {shudder} the white satin.. right, you see where I'm going with this.  But today, lucky brides, you have a whole world of choices for your ring pillows. Or ring baskets. Or ring books....

make me proud, brides.  Let's see what you're planning to use! 

lovely love birds

This is a design for one of our August brides.  Swirly simplicity with some sweet little love birds.  My client Katrina wanted something swirly and organic.. and the love birds were the perfect accent.  This design was carried through on her wedding favors as well!

Ahhhhh, candlelight!

There's just something amazing about the glow of candles. Everything (and everyone!) looks better in candlelight. The evening becomes more magical, more intimate- even with 120 of your closest friends! And as for cost, candles are generally less expensive than giant floral displays, while still bringing height and volume. Take a look at some of these beauties!

Decor by Fionna Floral

Terry Way Photography

Stoneblossom Floral and Event Design

And where to buy the most lovely, eco-friendly candles? 

Perin-Mowen Beeswax Candles

Dazzle your bridesmaids

With something they'll wear for years to come. Rather than buying identical pairs of earrings, select each pair to compliment your bridesmaids style. If she loves to sparkle, find some incredible crystal drop earrings. For the lover of vintage jewelry, these roses are ideal. Stay within the same color family and you'll find some incredible pieces your bridesmaids will love wearing. All jewelry is from www.etsy.com ... the very best place to find incredible handmade items online.

Credits: Ojamaa9design Handwired,  Miabeads,  Carolinableu

Autumn inspiration gallery

I just can't stop with the autumn-ness. It's beyond gorgeous. Can't you just hear the leaves rustling?! Orange is so crisp and clean paired with chocolate brown or white.

I'm swooning over the necklace! So elegant and unique- your bridesmaids would love it. In fact.. they might actually wear it again!

and don't you just love the preppy striped necktie? love it.



Credits:
Floral wreath from Soiree Event Planning, Charlston, NC Calla Lilly Bouquet by Modern Day Designs,Santa Barbara, CA Necklace Luxedeluxe Place Cards and invitation Crescent Moon Paper Co., Santa Cruz, CA Chair Sash Boutonniere Just Bloomed Minneapolis,MN Cake Beaux Gateaux San Francisco, CA

The Elegant Wrap

Fall is here, lovely brides. I'm trying to ignore it, to pretend it's still summer. However, if your wedding is coming soon, consider a wrap or a capelet. Who wants to be shivering on her wedding day? Take a look at these gorgeous capelets, wraps and jackets!

Incredible

C'est mon cadeau cream capelet

by Erina Wang-
the price is incredible too! And she customizes. wow.

Cashmere drape shawl by Carolina Amato
Yum.

classic and elegant duchess shrug
This will match so many dresses!

Do you have more shrugs, wraps or capelets to share?
I'd love to see them!

Ah, the colors of autumn

I love the colors of autumn. There's no getting around it. The warm chocolate browns, coppers, aubergines... I just love it. Here are some favorites for the charming autumn wedding.

Gorgeous bridal bouquet by Lina Floral that incorporates
warm colors of autumn- aubergine, copper... delish!

A gloriously classic strapless dupioni silk dress from Charsa

More glorious oranges from Lina

Bronze and persimmon square pocketfold invitation
from Crescentmoonpaper!

Another incredible Edith Meyer Creation-
a chocolate cherry swirl cake. *swoon*