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Wedding Hairstyles and Accessories - So Simple You Can DIY

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:34:00 +0000

The wedding hairstyles below are perfectly simple up-dos that you can do yourself.   The wedding hair accessories will be like the "icing on the cake".

Find instructions for all hairstyles here

All hair accessories can be found here

Row 1:   jenniferbehr.com;   twigsandhoney.com;   Row 2:    etsy.com;   leahc.com

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Diamond, Pearl and Gold Wedding Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:58:00 +0000

How glamorous is this diamond, pearl and gold wedding theme?   It's full of all the things a girl loves (except for hubby-to-be).    The stunning and sparkly (and surprisingly affordable) pearl cocktail ring provided the inspiration for this elegant theme.   Source for all items provided underneath image.

More Diamond wedding themes

Image credits & resources:
Pearl cocktail ring;   Pearl/gold tiara, Pearl napkin ring, Pearl table number holder, Seating chart w/pearl and gold trees, Gold toasting flutes, RSVP;  Cake (bridezilla.com);  Ring pillow

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Beach Wedding Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Check out gorgeous beach wedding jewelry at our Unity Sand Ceremony and Beach Wedding blog.

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Vintage Wedding Theme with Equestrian Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:56:00 +0000

How charming is this vintage wedding theme?    The decorations are rustic yet refined and the blend of equestrian and vintage is simply divine.   The bride's choice of attire (riding jacket over wedding dress) suits the theme to a tee.   Resources below.

More vintage wedding themes

Image credits & resources:
Antique book wishing well, Personalized round cling in Navy, Enamel pitcher with table number, Vintage key bottle opener favor;  All other images courtesy of Rowell Photography

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Hot Winter Wedding Color Palettes

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:31:00 +0000

The trendiest colors sure to invigorate a winter wedding decorating scheme are depicted below on invitations. As you can see, these colors are great alone or paired with complementary colors:

Tangerine Tango - this red-orange hue pairs well with neutrals such as khaki or chocolate brown.	Mustard Yellow - this smile-inducing shade is guaranteed to brighten your mood. Pairs nicely with navy, charcoal, black & white.	Cranberry - isn't just for the holiday season. Pair with metallics, mocha or sienna.
Gold - as a base color instead of accent color. Pair with navy, or grey for a clean aesthetic.	Celadon - for a calming effect.	Sodalite Blue (Navy) - is the perfect background color to playful colors like mustard yellow or pink.
Grape - pair with grays, frosty blues or metallics.	Camel - as the emerging neutral for 2012. Adds stability to a vibrant color palette.	Soft pink - Use as a new neutral, alongside black, chocolate or camel, or emphasize its feminine qualities alongside fuchsia.

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Tiffany Wedding Theme with Filigree & Crystals

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

The Tiffany wedding theme below was inspired by the stunning filigree and crystal bib necklace shown in the center.   Selecting a wedding theme often involves more than a choice of palette.   For instance, the filigree design in the necklace suggests more filigree and lace patterns in the decorating scheme as in the cake, favor card, ring pillow, guest book pen and candle.   The crystals ask for more of the same as shown in the bouquet pin and ring pillow.

A Grecian styled bridal gown with a simple neckline is ideal for highlighting the necklace.    The color choice of Tiffany blue could have easily been pewter or black.    Resources below.

More Tiffany wedding themes

Image credits & resources:
Bib necklace;   Candle, Bouquet jewel, Favor card, Ring pillow, Guest book pen;  Grecian gown (casualweddingdresses.net);  Cake (lovelyweddingparty.com) ;   Bridesmaid dress (weddingplanideas.com)

Gotta Love!
Bib necklace with filigree pattern

Filigree patterned cake

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Ivory, Black and White Wedding Theme - Warm Sophistication

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Ivory warms the sophisticated palette of black and white to create a stylish wedding theme.   Create drama on your reception tables by adding crystal garlands to dark tree centerpieces.    Resources below.

More black color palettes

Image credits & resources:
Floral ring pillow, Invitation, Cake topper, Hearts table number holder;  Diana gown by Vera Wang;  Crystal tree ;   Cake (bhg.com) ;   Shoe (myglasslipper.com);  Flower girl dress & headband

Gotta Love!
Gorgeous floral ring pillow

Coordinating flower girl dress

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Wedding Dress Selection - Virtual Help

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Let David Tutera of WEtv fame help you find the ideal wedding dress: from finding the ideal cut to best style. The Virtual Wedding Boutique is just a click away.

Pink and Brown Wedding Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

As Valentine's Day approaches, I can't help but think of chocolates filled with cherry cream.   Do these sweet pink and luscious chocolate brown images have you considering a pink and brown wedding theme?    Resources below.

More pink color palettes

Image credits & resources:
Favor tag, Bridesmaid gift bags;  Lovebirds salt & pepper shakers;  Reception table (destinationweddingmag.com );   Bouquet (Weddingbee.com ) ;   Bridesmaids (squidoo.com);  Bride (Stephanie Williams Photography);  Beverage glass (marthastewartweddings.com);  Macaron tower (frenchweddingstyle.com)

Gotta Love!
Color coordinated bridesmaid gift bags

Macaron tower with sweet sign

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Pink Wedding Color Palette

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

If you're planning to have a pink wedding color palette, be inspired by all of this pink gorgeousness. The candy buffet has pastel colors other than pink, but it's sublime nonetheless.   Resources below.

More pink color palettes

Image credits & resources:
Invitation;  Dress (lillyandstarbucks.tumblr.com );   Candy buffet (hostessblog.com ) ;   Clutch (conquered.tumblr.com);  Pink candles (marthastewartweddings.com);  Shoe clips ;  Cupcake (heidihope.com);  Mini cake on doily (stipje.blogspot.com);  Pink quartz necklace (agiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com)

Gotta Love!
Lovely pink orchid invitation

Dessert buffet in pastels

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Win a Vera Wang Bridal Gown - White by Vera Wang 2012 Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:10:00 +0000

The Spring 2012 White by Vera Wang Collection has arrived. The collection features romantic ballgowns and figure-flattering mermaids inspired by the feminine allure of flowers.

Email to win your choice of a White by Vera Wang bridal gown or five bridesmaid dresses (up to $1500 in value). Giveaway ends 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 16, 2012. Winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond or another winner be selected.

Vintage Wedding Cake Toppers - Reminiscent Romance

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

When searching for vintage wedding cake toppers, keep in mind that a topper needn't be heirloom quality (expensive). It simply needs to have vintage charm (i.e. capture the romance of days gone by). Click image for resources.

More Vintage Wedding ideas

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Valentine's Day Wedding Theme in Ruby & Damask

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

What do you get when you blend ruby, damask and love birds?   A sweetly romantic and elegant Valentine's Day wedding theme.    Resources below.

More Valentine's Day wedding ideas

Image credits & resources:
Cupcake tower, Table number, Favor box w/faux jewels & tag, Bride & groom favor bags;  Cake topper;  Bouquet (ArDesign);   Beauford Tourer convertible (classicweddingcars.blogspot.com) ;   Bridesmaid dress (okmarket.com);  Groom (Charlotte Geary Photography)

Gotta Love!

Classic car

Romantic cake topper

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Navy and Green Wedding Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:16:00 +0000

This navy and green (chartreuse) wedding theme has somewhat of a nautical feel with its bold navy and white stripes.   The perfectly "paletted" candy buffet is visually sumptuous.    Don't be afraid to mix graphic and floral patterns; this adds texture to the decorating schema.    Resources below.

More Navy wedding themes

Image credits & resources:
Table number;  Topiary place card holders;  Bridal party (projectwedding.com);   Cake (theknot.com) ;   Ring bearer, Place setting, Pew decorations (candicekphotography.com);   Candy buffet (papercandee.com);   Bridesmaid (weddingbee.com)

Gotta Love!

Color coordinated candy buffet

Mixed patterns

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Love Bird Wedding Theme - Robin's Egg Blue & Apple Green

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

This love bird wedding theme is fresh for spring with a palette of robin's egg blue and apple green.   Fruit and florals are in abundance and add to the "natural" feel of this popular wedding theme.   What better place for love birds to perch than in a wedding celebration?   Resources below.

More love bird wedding ideas

Image credits & resources:
Invitation, Mini nest favor, Sticker on apple, Mini birdcage favor, Love bird salt & pepper shakers, Table number;  Couple, Flag, Bouquet, Boutonniere (marthastewartweddings.com);   Cake (flowerandflour.com) ;   Bowl of fruit/florals, Bridesmaids (theknot.com)

Gotta Love!

Themed favor ideas

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Purple, Aqua and Green Garden Wedding Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

While choosing my color scheme for Christmas 2012, I was inspired to create the following purple, aqua and green garden wedding theme.   I've previously used varying shades of aqua and green as a holiday scheme, but adding purple will make it a visual treat.   Resources below.

More Garden Wedding Themes

Baroque frame & Topiary place card holders;  Table number & Decorative cling in purple;  Centerpiece (projectwedding.com);  Flower bowls (coxandcox.co.uk)  Reception table (Punam Bean Photography);   Glasses (potterybarn.com);   Cake (Anne Ruthmann Photography)

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Tiffany Blue Nail Polish For A Tiffany Inspired Wedding Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

After creating our most recent Tiffany wedding theme, I searched for more ways to add the gorgeously iconic hue to a wedding celebration.   I came across the most exquisite shade of nail polish that so closely resembles Tiffany's little blue boxes and jewelry pouches, you'd swear the famous jeweler now carried a cosmetics line.  How nicely it complements the two Tiffany inspired themes below.   What pretty fingers and toes you'll have on your Big Day!  Resources below.

For Audrey nail color by China Glaze (image courtesy of doridavis.com);   Winter Tiffany Blue wedding theme;   Tiffany Blue & Damask wedding theme;   Tiffany & Co.

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Pets In Your Wedding - Pet Wedding Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Including pets in your wedding is a must for the true pet lover. If your "best friends" are well-behaved, dress them up in an adorable pet tuxedo or bow, strap on a pet ring bearer pillow and watch them steal the show!

Pet tuxedo, Puppy love tote bag, Pet ring bearer pillow, Pet bow tie

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Something Old, Something New... and a Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Carry this lucky silver sixpence in your shoe along with Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue for added good luck on your wedding day. The tradition of a bride carrying a sixpence in her shoe dates back to the 17th century.

Popular Wedding Themes - Our Favorites of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:15:00 +0000

In yesterday's post, we featured the year's most popular wedding themes according to our readers and Pinterest fans. In 2011, we created many boards that we, ourselves, were thrilled with. Click on a theme for more details.

Pink & Red Winter	Winter Beach Theme	Tiffany Blue & Damask
Vintage Theme	Snowflakes & Hearts	Mardi Gras
Pink & Taupe	Burberry Inspired	Fairy Tale Autumn
Chef's Table Reception	Sage & Saffron	Elegant Fall Theme
Pink & Yellow	Two Peas In a Pod	Orange & Yellow Beach
Purple & Fuchsia	Love Bird Theme	Pink & Red Spring
Treasure Island	Butterflies & Bling	Teal & Apple Green
Meant to Bee	Green & Taupe Beach	Navy & Yellow

Popular Wedding Themes - Our Best of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:15:00 +0000

As 2011 comes to a close, we thought it would be nice to look back on the wedding themes most adored by our readers and Pinterest fans in 2011. Click on a theme for more details.

Spring Irish Wedding	Winter Tiffany Blue	Vintage Wedding
Vintage Hollywood	Seasonless Sage	Fuchsia & Teal
Golf Theme	Pink & Green Spring	Bird & Butterfly
Pink & Silver	Pink & Navy Spring	Tiffany Blue, Grey & Purple
Owl Always Love You	Love in Bloom	Casual Western Wedding
Western Wedding	Of All Fish in The Sea	Aqua & Red Beach
Scottish/Tartan Plaid	Green & White/Irish	Pink & Aubergine Fall

Wedding Cupcake Wrappers and More

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:20:00 +0000

If you'll have cupcakes instead of (or in addition to) your wedding cake, adding style to your cupcake presentation is simple. Embellish your goodies with decorative wedding cupcake wrappers or display them in delightful bell jars, wire crowns, or a grand tower for an impressive dessert buffet. Click image for resources.

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Dragonfly Wedding Theme Updated

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Here are some new dragonfly accessories to enhance your dragonfly wedding theme.

Cake topper, Notepad favor, Personalized candy roll wrap, Die cut dragonfly card. Click on image for resource.

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What's Your Wedding Day Must-Have? - Brides-To-Be Share

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:15:00 +0000

What's the one thing that has to be a part of your wedding day? We recently asked brides-to-be to reveal their must-have wedding accessories and here are the responses we received. Is your must-have listed?

My must have accessory is my veil. - Amanda B.
the Bride and Groom cake topper for my beach wedding in June. It would be just perfect! - Lyn P.
the one I can’t live without is the Cell Phone Fanatic Groom! That IS my fiancé!. - Adrienne B.
a money tree to help with the cost of our honeymoon and babysitting. - Ashley G.
monogramed "D" cake topper. - Stephanie S.
an awesome cake topper and a tiara for myself! :) - Angela H.
I'm good except for shoes. I need comfort before looks. - Maylyn W.
The Wedding Accessory that my Fiance & I cannot live without is the "Cheeky Couple" cake topper!! I have a nice rump & my Fiance LOVES it! He has always grabbed my butt from the first month we were together til now & we have been together for seven years! The cake topper is the Bride & Groom facing each other & they are both squeezing each other's butts! It's not a tacky butt squeeze, it's just one hand on each other's one butt cheek...hehe! Anyways, we love it & it's kind of like our own little inside joke!! I am very excited to see it on our Fall themed Wedding Cake! - Melissa W.
...aisle runner - Ana S.
I believe the one "must" have that I would like, would be a tiara, no veil for me, I'm having a beach wedding! - Kathryn B.

Wrapping Up Things Festive's Great Ideas Before Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Things Festive) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:54:00 +0000

While many of you are busying wrapping Christmas presents, here's our wrap-up of fabulous and inspiring ideas presented over the last couple of weeks:

Vintage Wedding Theme

Beach Wedding in Shades of Blue

Sage & Saffron Wedding

COLOR PALETTE & THEME IDEAS

This vintage wedding theme features lace and pearls.

Another vintage wedding theme in a taupe and gold palette.

Check out Pantone's 2012 color of the year.

Gorgeous Tiffany inspired wedding with added elegance.

Isn't this winter beach wedding absolutely divine?

Lovely monochromatic beach wedding theme.

Which design house inspired this red, black and taupe wedding theme?

This navy and yellow wedding theme may make some couples feel spirited.

Find more wedding inspiration and theme ideas by visiting Things Festive on Pinterest.

Find out how a gorgeous sage and saffron wedding theme was born.

CEREMONY IDEAS

Personalize your walk down the aisle with a personalized aisle runner.

RECEPTION IDEAS

These romantic wedding cake toppers show that love can be expressed in many ways.

Contemporary and creative wishing wells for weddings.

Add French flair with fleur-de-lis wedding decorations.

Wedding photo backdrops help create memorable photo moments.

WEDDING ATTIRE

All sparkle and whimsy to your wedding day ensemble with wedding shoe clips .

Sublime platinum engagement rings.

WEDDING FAVORS

Something blue wedding favors for a traditional touch.

Get the party started right with New Year's Eve wedding favors.