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Gorgeous Wedding Flowers by Color

April 11, 2010 By dena 1 Comment

If you've already picked your wedding colors, you may be wondering what type of flowers will match your theme colors. It's a good idea to do some of your own research before you visit the florist, this way you can compare prices in advance, and find out what some other options are if the flowers you like are unavailable, out of season, our beyond your budget. For a gorgeous array of photos depicting bridal bouquets in every shade of the rainbow, Martha Stewart Weddings has a gorgeous gallery! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Wedding Planning Tagged With: blue, bouquet, boutonniere, bride, centerpieces, color, flowers, green, orange, purple, red, violet, wedding, white, yellow

A “Something Blue” Tatoo

August 3, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

For the bride who likes to be traditional in a nontraditional way, a temporary bridal tattoo in blue ink is certainly a unique way to incorporate "something blue." I Do Tattoo offers a modern twist on the timeless tradition of wearing “Something Blue." Gone are the days of the tired old garter. Now there’s a fresh new alternative for today’s savvy bride. It’s unique. It’s innovative. And it’s personal. There are 8 exclusive tattoo designs to choose from, and you will receive 2 … [Read more...]

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Old Hollywood Glamour: Silver & Navy Blue Wedding

February 22, 2009 By dena 3 Comments

I found the most extraordinary wedding designed by Colin Cowe that took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Iced blues and silvers, reminiscent of the Art Deco era, evoke the glamor of Old Hollywood starlets. I cannot remember the last time I was so taken with the look of a wedding reception, but I think it has everything to do with the romantic lighting and mirrored table tops. "The reception carried the theme of glamor way into the night. To start, we laid down a powder blue carpet to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beauty & Fashion, Features, Wedding Planning Tagged With: Art Deco, Beverly Hills Hotel, blue, Colin Cowe, decor, glamor, mirrored table top, Old Hollywood, silver, wedding, white

Bride Accessories: Putting the “Oooh!” into Something Blue!

July 20, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe. According to Yahoo Answers, "blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true." Quaint as … [Read more...]