The Black Label

I've been a fan of ban.do for some time, and their new Black Label collection is definitely no exception. Who wouldn't love sparkly headpieces accented with large flowers and vintage trims. Below are some of my current favorites.







In addition to their Black Label, Ban.do has also launched Heart, an affordable alternative to their original and Black Label collection!



Ban.do also has belts, corsages and collars in their collection. Be sure and check out their site and blog for whats new!

Brooch Love

To most of us brooches are a fashion accessory, adding a little color to a blazer or a little sparkle to an otherwise plain wedding dress. Amanda Heer of Fantasy Floral Designs, had another idea for these lovely vintage pieces: a wedding bouquet. Using pieces from your own collection, or by commissioning Amanda to select them for you, Fantasy Floral will create a one-of-a-kind bouquet for your wedding day. Talk about an heirloom piece from your big day, not to mention incredibly eco-friendly. Check out Fantasy Floral Designs for more lovely inspiration.

Utterly Engaged

Utterly Engaged, the new e-zine by Eva Chiou of Red Velvet Occasions, and Lucia Dinh and Henny Setiadi of D*LSH Design, is a definite must read. Although I am a huge fan of the, dare I say old fashioned, magazine, this e-zine has an amazing layout, and wonderful tips for the budget savvy bride. Just take a look at some of the features from Issue #2.








Definitely add this to your list of good reads.

Marvelous Mélangerie

I am completely head over heals for this amazing guest book by New York based creative studio, Mélangerie. Besides creating this smashing guest book, Mélangerie also creates wedding geneology charts that I can't get enough of. Definitely check out their etsy shop, or contact them for any of your event detail needs.

Shoot the Dreamy Dress

I saw these images on Bridal Soup and knew I had to share them with you. Taken by the talented Steve Gerrard, the images are simply stunning, as is the brides dress!! I think its my new favorite.
I also have to say, I absolutely love the title of the Bridal Soup post, "Shoot The Dress", instead of Trash the Dress. I've never been a fan of Trash the Dress sessions so this is a welcome alternative! Kudos to Steve Gerrard. =) See the full post here.

Valentines Craft Time

At a loss for what to get your sweetheart? With the economy being as it is, why not make something special? Martha Stewart has some great ideas to get you started! Below are a few of my favorites. Click the links below each image to get instructions. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!


Paper Flowers


Vintage Valentines


Paper Heart Wrappings


Personalized Chocolates


Knitted Catnip Delight

Amazing Paper Goodness

Came across these absolutely stunning works of art via Sweet as a Peach. They are by artist Yulia Brodskaya and are made entirely out of paper! Just look at the details!

Mia Von Mink's Garters on etsy

Unique and stylish garters seem to be one thing that's hard to find for weddings. Even though the garter is never seen until it gets tossed into the air, I would still want my garter to be full of style. Mia Von Mink's Garters are just that. I love each and every design she sells in her etsy shop. She will even custom design a garter for you! Be sure to stop by her etsy shop and see what she has to offer.






All images via Mia Von Minks.

The Emma Gordon Collection

I was introduced to Emma Gordon via This is Glamorous, and when I visited her website I was completely smitten. Her handbags are so simple and chic. I especially love the Georgia Silver Lime. These would be perfect for your wedding day handbag, or an amazing addition to any handbag collection! Be sure to check out her site for delectable handbags galore!






All images via Emma Gordon's website.

Frosting Couture on Etsy

On the biggest shopping day of the year, I thought I would feature an etsy seller and we'll do a little "shopping".
Frosting Couture creates beautiful headbands, hats, necklaces and baby booties, all handmade with love and loads of style.



The headbands, hats and necklaces would make great bridesmaids gifts and cute accessories to add to a fun and hip wedding celebration. Be sure to check out Frosting Couture's etsy shop for more great items!





All pictures via Frosting Couture.

Pinkham Millinery

Chic and sophisticated are two words to describe the amazing hat design by Pinkham Millinery. Dayna Pinkham, designer and owner of Pinkham Millinery creates one of a kind hats with a vintage flair for every occasion. What about weddings you say? I'm so glad you asked. Dayna will work one on one with you to design a custom creation just for your wedding day. You can also modify an existing design to suite your needs. Each hat is handmade by Dayna, and would be a perfect addition to your special day. Check out some of her amazing designs below. Also, pick up the latest copy of The Bride and Bloom for more of Dayna's stunning work.








All images via Pinkham Millinery