Kick off your heals and put on your dancing feet!

As a bride you want to dance the night away with your one and only.

We’ve seen brides last all day and night on their special day. Their secret? Comfy feet! The comfort of your feet can determine how long you’ll last for your wedding celebration. Slip your feet into something more relaxed, yet fancy, like embellished ballet slippers or flip flops!

{Silver Bridal Flip Flops with Crystals}

{Bridal Flip Flops with Crystals}

{Embroidered Pearl Ballerina Slippers}

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Macaroons are sweet meringue-based confectionery made with egg whites, icing sugar,granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond, and food coloring. The macaron is commonly filled with buttercream or jamfilling sandwiched between two cookies. Macaroons can be found in a wide variety of flavors that range from the traditional (raspberry, chocolate) to the new (truffle, green matcha tea). The fillings can range from jams, ganache, or buttercream.

To tie in the French theme, here are some of our favors for your guests to take home from your event:

Inspired by a Parisian icon and designed for sophisticated practicality. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognized landmarks on the planet, La Tour Eiffel Chrome Bottle Opener is a magnifique favor. From its gleaming, chrome surface to the finely etched details to its universal usefulness, this favor brings a distinctly French flair to your event.

This Fleur-de-Lis Chrome Spreader is unique and practical. You can see for yourself the accolades are well deserved, so you won’t be surprised when you hear words like “ooh, la la” at your French-themed event!

The Dramatic Damask Espresso Cup Favor ia a timelessly elegant in black and white, one of the season’s hottest picks is the dramatic effect of contrasting color provided by this damask themed espresso cup and saucer set. Show off your style and attention to detail and leave guests breathless with this ultra chic and practical keepsake gift, sure to be a wedding reception hit!

Taking elegant wedding favors to a whole, new dimension, the Damask Tea Light Holder brings style to your reception tables and radiant memories to your guests.

Although we loved the beautiful array of colorful gowns, white is always a favorite of ours…

Jack & Jill or Couple Showers - Since the groom is more involved in the wedding planning process, we tend to see more co-ed Jack & Jill Showers. These showers are relaxed and feel more like a cocktail party, making it the perfect setting for mingling and giving guests an opportunity to get to know each other before the big day. Jack and Jill showers are about the couple, so think about some of their favorite things when planning. For example, a great location is the couple’s favorite restaurant or the place they went on their first date.

Activity Showers - Some brides and even guests are tired of the traditional shower, where you watch the bride to be open presents for hours on end. This has lead to the new trend of activity showers. When deciding on the activity, simply think about the bride and what she likes to do. If she is a beauty maven, a day at the spa is the perfect spot for her shower. What’s more relaxing than a spa lunch with your favorite gals, followed by chair massages, manicure/pedicure? If she is sporty, then bowling and pizza is fun and different choice. For the more sophisticated palate, a trip to the local vineyard for wine tasting is a great activity.

Learning Showers - The learning shower is a great way to incorporate an activity into a more traditional shower. For the foodie bride, have the chef from the bride’s favorite restaurant teach a cooking class. For the wine lover, have a local sommelier give a class on wine pairing. Put on your dancing shoes and learn some new steps… perfect to show off on the big day. You can have a florist teach the ladies flower arranging. Learn to knit or crochet. The options are endless!

 courtesy: twolittlebirdsblog

The twobirds dress is one dress, with “arms” or straps that wrap, twist, tie and tuck into your own style, from casual to chic. This is a great choice for brides who want her maids to keep her individual style, while still keeping the same color. We’re loving the flowy and fun choices this one dress offers. The best thing about these dresses are- you can re-wear them again and again, and it will be a brand new dress each time!

twobirds bridesmaids

two birds - many styles!

Color Choices

Style Choices

Determine Your Pet’s Role
If you’re thinking of including a pet in your wedding, there are a few things to consider. Is it appropriate for the kind of ceremony you’re having? “An animal fits a certain type of affair, one at a farmhouse or a private estate, perhaps, but probably not at a fancy hotel,” says Sasha Souza, a California event designer.

If the venue does not allow pets, try to find a compromise. Michael Zorek and Shelly Friedland wanted their beagle-whippet mix, Scooter, to participate in their wedding in New York City, but neither the temple in which they were marrying nor their reception site would allow pets. So the couple had Scooter meet them at the doors of the temple (escorted by a hired dog walker), then accompany them and their guests in a procession to the reception site five blocks away. Scooter wore a bow-tie collar with a tuxedo bib for the jaunt. “People got a big kick out of it,” says Michael. “We made the evening news.”

Not all pets are suited to a wedding, and it’s important to assess the temperament of yours. Is he friendly or aggressive? Does he make a lot of noise? Does he steal food? If your pet’s disposition doesn’t lend itself to this type of situation, don’t try to train him in the weeks leading up to your wedding.

Be Flexible
Once you’ve decided how to include your pet, be prepared to be flexible on the wedding day. “You can’t force it,” says Marc Morrone, owner of Parrots of the World pet store in Rockville Centre, New York. “If you expect your pet to perform a certain feat, have a backup plan in case he doesn’t do it.”

Also, consider your own personality. A relaxed attitude is crucial. During the outdoor ceremony of Sarah St. Onge and Andrew Howell in St. Helena, California, Sarah’s dog, Piper, suddenly began barking. “She saw a squirrel,” says Andrew. “But the barks were well timed,” adds Sarah. “Piper punctuated the wedding vows and added an element of humor.” And it’s warm, lighthearted surprises like this that make a wedding memorable.

Planning with a Pet in Mind
Inform Your Attendants
Well in advance, inform attendants and vendors that your pet will play a role, and discuss special measures you’d like them to take. Also notify your officiant. Some may refuse to preside over a wedding that includes pets.

Never Leave Your Pet Alone
Consider hiring a handler with whom the pet is already acquainted, or have a friend be responsible for the pet during the wedding.

Anticipate Potential Hazards
Ask at the wedding site about pesticides or toxic plants on the grounds, and about creatures that might distract or threaten your pet. If your florist is adorning your pet’s collar, be sure she uses nontoxic materials. And keep pets, especially dogs, someplace safe during the reception so guests won’t feed them. Certain wedding fare, including chocolate, alcohol, and meat with bones, can be dangerous.

Practice Makes Perfect
Bring your pet to the site before the wedding day, and have him come to the rehearsal to practice his part if he will be participating in the ceremony.

The Other “Groom”
Take the animal to the groomer before the wedding so he’ll look his best. Keep adornments minimal and easy for the pet to wear. Don’t make him wear them for longer than is necessary.

 courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Weddingish Vintage…

Love is in the air today! Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone and Happy 7th Anniversary to Weddingish! Thanks to our fans and friends for another successful year. We LOVE you!

Enjoy this beautiful and romantic Valentine’s Day wedding photo shoot!

Vendors & Credits

Photos courtesy of pizzazzerie

Styling, Design & Florals: LMG Events
Photography: Chudleigh Weddings
Bride’s Dress: Lynn Lugo at Lily & Iris
Hair & Makeup: Studio Enizio
Venue: Lily & Iris Boutique
Pastries: La Bonne Vie Patisserie within Grand America Hotel
Cake: Pink Peach Cakes
Stationery: Pink Piggy Design (LBB MEMBER)
Printables: Anders Ruff
Calligraphy on Printables: Calligraphy By Jennifer
Linen, China and Chair Rental: Diamond Rental
Crystal Table Decor & Vases: Z Gallerie
Bridal Accessories within Dessert Buffet: Lily & Iris

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We also saw a trend of refined black and gold:

2012 Grammy Awards Fashions

Grooms Christopher Herbert and Timothy Long shared a private moment near Martha Stewart’s horse pasture in Bedford, New York.  Hosted by the wedding guru herself, Martha Stewart, the details of Chris’ and Tim’s wedding were perfect. Both grooms were elegantly dressed in J. Crew,  the centerpiece was designed with white Japanese beautyberry branches and peegee hydrangea, while vintage inkwells and twine-wrapped bottles display jasmine, dahlias, and yellow zinnias. “We chose antique vessels because they’re beautiful, romantic, and have a unique sense of history,” says the couple’s event designer, David Stark of David Stark Design and Production.

The outdoor service was held in front of Martha’s picturesque stone-crafted horse barn. After Chris and Tim reaffirmed their vows in front of 70 of their closest friends and family, they took to the lawn for a garden party replete with lawn games, picnic baskets, a twenties-style jazz band, and a rustic spread of culinary offerings set up to mimic a farmers’ market. Late in the day, with the party in full swing, the couple sneaked away to the horse pasture for a few private photographs. “We had a great view of the reception, so we just stood there and watched for a while,” says Chris. “Everyone was having so much fun, and it looked so romantic. It was everything we could have hoped for.”

The Grooms Dressed in J.Crew

Centerpiece

The Invitations

The Ceremony Music

Wedding Bells, Programs, Place Settings

Flowers

Details, Details

Fine Wine and Food

Appetizers

A Relaxed Setting

The Menu

The Cake

The Hostess, Martha Stewart

The Favors

A Sweet Treat

The Location