Monochromatic Wedding Bouquets Make a Splash at New York Bridal Week — 5 Reasons to Embrace This Trend


Updated 10/20/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Monochromatic Wedding Bouquet Ideas and Tips

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

Casa Quickie: It's No Picnic!


Updated 05/02/12 5:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Flower Display Ideas For Weddings From Designer Kriste Michelini in Rue Magazine

The new issue of Rue Magazine hit the digital shelves this week, and my browser is already bursting with bookmarked design inspiration. In one feature, Rue introduces us to Bay Area designer Kriste Michelini — whose home CasaSugar toured in October — with a visit to her studio (I'm guessing). As usual, the styling is perfection. The vignette I can't take my eyes off is this floral Read more

The Royal Wedding Goes Sustainable


Updated 05/03/11 3:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Royal Wedding Flowers

Prince William and Kate Middleton have already made it clear that they want to add their own touches to their wedding: they're bucking the traditional sit-down breakfast before the ceremony for a more casual buffet-style reception and asking for charitable donations rather than gifts. Now it seems that approach extends to the day's flowers and greenery. The couple wants their floral Read more

Here Come the Kids! 7 Tips For Making Big Days Fun For Your Lil Ones


Updated 05/23/12 7:47 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

Tips For Bringing Children to a Wedding

Here come the kids! Some couples opt for an adults-only bridal affair and others welcome the pitter-patter of little feet on their wedding day. Whether your lil one is playing a featured role in a wedding as flower girl or ring bearer, or you're just bringing the whole family to witness a couple's nuptials, here are some tips for keeping your children — and the bride — happy. Source: Flory Read more

Casa Capsule: A Miami Kitchen Update, Mother's Day Gift Options, and Philippe Starck's New Design Hotel


Updated 05/12/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Casa Capsule Posts For Week of May 12, 2012

Take a tour of this Miami kitchen's rocking update. This classic country wedding is absolutely lovely. The lovely lilac inspired this roundup of lavender decor pieces perfect for Spring. There's still time to make one of these DIY Mother's Day gifts. Get some great ideas for eco flower arranging, perfect for Mother's Day. The flowering branches and table settings at this David Stark-designed Read more

Bridal Friday — Let Balloons Help You Get Carried Away on Your Big Day


Updated 05/11/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Using Balloons in Wedding Pictures

Balloons add a playful touch to this modern Chicago wedding — 100 Layer Cake How to get gorgeous wedding flowers at a steal — HuffPost Weddings Check out the bridal pantsuit trend on the rise — Equally Wed Considering anniversary photos? These will provide inspiration — Green Wedding Shoes A charming English garden-inspired wedding — Style Me Pretty The scoop from Barcelona Bridal Read more

A Classic and Timeless Country Wedding


Updated 05/07/12 10:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Classic Country Wedding Decor Pictures

Here's a post from Juliana2641817 from the CasaSugar Community group Wedding Decor and DIYs. My wedding was in September of 2011. I planned the colors/theme around our venue, a log cabin structure on a bend in the river. I wanted colors that were timeless and reflected the season. The first photo is an inspiration board I put together for the wedding, and the others are photos of the wedding Read more

Boulder, CO: A Food Mecca in the Rockies


Updated 05/14/12 12:07 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Where to Eat in Boulder, CO

Recently, I found myself with the prospect of being in Boulder, CO, for a long weekend. It was an opportunity that I seized faster than a dog would take leftovers. Aside from being home to the University of Colorado's flagship college campus, Boulder's also known for its food-centric, health-focused, and highly educated population — last year, it was even named America's Foodiest Town by Bon Read more

"Aww"-Inducing Props For Flower Girls


Updated 04/24/12 9:25 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Flower Girl Props and Baskets

There's no sweeter moment in a wedding ceremony than when the flower girl and ring bearer walk down the aisle performing their all-important tasks. We love the idea of giving little girls something unexpected to accompany them on their grand entrance, be it a sign, a fairy wand, or even the newlyweds' beloved pet. Check out these adorable ideas to make the little members of the wedding party look Read more