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You don't have to be "alternative" or pinching pennies to want a non-floral bouquet at your wedding. From seashells to door knobs to macarons, there are so many chic options that are not only gorgeous but one-of-a-kind. Many will last much longer than the ephemeral flower bouquet, so you can have a keepsake to hold onto — and maybe use it when you renew your vows 50 years later! Granted, many Read more
Weddings of the military-minded 1940s involved men in uniform, simple gowns, big band entertainment, and plenty of romantic details. It was the decade of film noir, Casablanca, "Rosie the Riveter," and the introduction of classic pin-up girls — plus the royal wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. Hoping to channel a bit of vintage flair on your big day? Read more
Throughout the wedding planning process, engaged couples are constantly faced with standard traditions they must decide to either include or exclude from their big day. Will you get married in a church? Will your bridesmaids wear matching dresses? Will you use the traditional vows or write your own? Will you have a bouquet toss? And while you may feel the pressure from everyone from your mom to Read more
In just under a year of launching their floral business, Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral of Crimson Horticulture Rarities are changing the way brides think about wedding arrangements. With a signature style that incorporates natural objects like feathers, bones, and tree stumps, the design duo creates unforgettable arrangements and decor that can last far after the wedding is over. If you're Read more
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At New York Bridal Week, models walked the runway at the THEIA Bridal Fall 2012 show carrying beautiful floral bouquets that embraced a simple and uniform color palette. Some of the bouquets featured a severely edited floral range as well, such as this one, which restricted the look to white roses. Keep reading for another wedding bouquet that used a variety of white flowers Read more
If I had my druthers, I'd have fresh flowers in every room of my home year-round. But a standard bouquet of roses simply isn't my taste. When it comes to bouquets, I prefer flowers that embrace the other — grasses, succulents, tillandsia, even carnivorous plants, are all favorites in my bouquets. Thankfully, San Francisco's own Flora Grubb is the go-to resource for beautiful, Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home. One thing that I find beautiful about Winter is the calm that comes over me when I look at the fresh white snow blanketing the city, so regal, pure, and somewhat innocent. It changes the color palette of the world around you for a couple of months, which is bound to affect how you see things. Just like the seasonal Read more
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez kissed as they hung out on the beach in Mexico yesterday. They were attending a friend's sunset nuptials, and bridesmaid Selena was decked out in a blue gown with a calla lily bouquet in hand, while Justin went more casual in shorts and a white shirt. The couple had a chance to relax together before the wedding and were spotted lounging in the sun earlier this week. Read more
