{Cool Things for Weddings} Chic Acrylic Candelabras

Kool Party Rentals is now renting (and shipping) their acrylic candelabras.

These make amazing wedding reception centerpieces with flowers on top, or can even standalone for a super cool chic effect.

 

Who's up for using these at their wedding?

{Cool Things for Weddings} Christmas Wedding Idea

We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Enjoy this time with your family and friends!

{Cool Things for Weddings} Floating Fire Centerpiece

I love Luméjere, it's such a cool product.  It is not a floating candle. It's a floating wick that sits on a thin layer of  oil, on top of water.

The effect is that the fire is floating on the water.  It makes for a very interesting wedding centerpiece. One that I'm sure your friends haven't seen yet! Find out more at their website


LUMEJERE from Medrith Nolan on Vimeo.

{Cool Things for Weddings} Exquisite Wedding Cake Stands

I'm always looking for fun ways to display cupcakes and I ran across these.....

 

Handmade, these stands are totally unique and exquisitely detailed. What a great way to display your cake or cupcakes!

Visit Robert Edward Woodworking to see more!

{Cool Things for Weddings} Colored Wedding Cake Stands

When that silver plateau just won't do, check out Sarah's Stands!
Sarah creates lovely, colorful, pedestal cake stands in a variety of sizes and colors. 


Sarah's concept...create a stage for the wedding cake to shine on.  Love that!

 

 The wedding cake can be the focal point of your reception, so make the display fabulous!

{Photos of the Week} Love this Tradition...the Bride Always Wins!

Wedding Planning Traditions:   German Bridal Cups

This is a wedding tradition, that I think all brides should incorporate in to their wedding reception! 
The bridal cup is made up of a large cup and a small hanging cup.

Champagne or the beverage of your choice fills each cup. The bride and groom stand close together and drink from the cup at the same time, the bride from the tiny cup, and the groom from the large one.

The old tradition says that love, faithfulness and good luck await the couple who drink from the cup.

However, most people tell the other tradition before they start drinking.... "Who Rules the House"

Whoever finishes first, without spilling a drop will be the ruler of the house.

The bride always wins!

This was so much fun at Eryn and Sean's wedding (Devil's Thumb Ranch).

The guests were cheering (maybe that was mostly the ladies?), but it got a lot of laughs!  

It's a great way to add a little of  your heritage to your day, or even create a new family tradition.

Now here's an amazing proposal!

Oh my goodness, be sure to grab a kleenex before you watch this amazing proposal!


Dear Ash, from Daniel Kim on Vimeo.

Was your wedding proposal romantic, silly, surprising, fun?

Cool Guestbook Photo Matte Alternative

We've all seen the photo matte guestbook, where you sign the matte around the picture frame, but here's a cool twist on that idea.  Instead of a photo of you in the middle, have your first dance lyrics!  You can find this on Etsy of course!

 

Fun Guestbook Idea

I've been seeing a lot of the thumbprint tree guestbooks lately, and they are so cute!

You can pre-thumbprint the tree, or have guests do it themselves

(just be sure to provide a wipe to clean up with).  

Add a little sign for guests to "leaf" their name on the guestbook tree and you're all set!

However, leaves and trees may not go with your wedding theme, so see below to personalize it!

 

Balloons in your color theme would be fun...maybe with a drawing of one of your hobbies (like the bike below, or skiers, etc), or how about a sketch of a little cute couple walking away, holding hands?

 

You can look on Etsy.com for various artists who can create and personalize these looks for you.

However, you can also download a tree image and create your own.  Thanks to Style Unveiled for providing a great Tree Download!
Here's the blank tree image and what they describe you'll need. 

Download Your Wedding Fingerprint Tree

Just click the image to the right to be taken to the downloader!  Work with your invitation designer to add your own names or add them yourself using an online editor.

• The tree is sized to be printed 16" x 20" with a quarter inch space around the edge
• You want "Archival" or "Acid Free" paper and ink to make sure it lasts for years to come
• Pack it flat so you don't have curling paper on your day.  You can also display it in a frame, minus the glass.

Valentine's Recap.....a good pair of shoes

We love to celebrate LOVE!  So we spent part of the day on Valentine's Day playing cupid, running around to some of our fave venues dropping off cupcakes made by The Makery.  So many of the hotels were decked out in tons of fab red flowers.  All of them said they were booked solid at the restaurants.  At the Brown Palace Hotel we saw so many couples having afternoon tea, the concierge informed us that it's the only time of year where you see so many men enjoying high tea.

I loved thinking of all the couples getting all dressed up, and heading out on the town. A few important questions were popped last night I'm sure....a very popular day for proposals.

I think I would have to pull out some Luichiny shoes jut for that special night! They've got  a hidden heart on the bottom!

This one is the Gettin' Hitched Sandal...how appropriate!

 

So...I would love to have gotten dressed up and hit the town with all of you, but I love our family tradition too.  A nice night at home with all 3 of my boys and a wonderful dinner of spaghetti and heart shaped meatballs.  Maybe I'll pull out those Luichiny's next year? Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day, we'd love to hear how you spent your night!

Lovin' 2011!

Happy New Year!  We ended the year with a big celebration at our house, including 72 poppers and masses of confetti sticks....I'll be finding confetti for years to come...in the strangest places! How did it get under the couch cushions?

2011 is off to such a fun start!  So excited to be working with such amazing couples, and so many cool projects in the works.  At the beginning of the month I was out scoping out a site for an upcoming photo shoot...an outdoor photo shoot at the beginning of February to be specific (could be interesting!). I saw this in the snow and took it as a great sign for 2011.

Was someone just lovin' the park that day....are they a fan of the white stuff....or maybe a fabulous proposal took place? (as a romantic I'm hopin' for the later)

Hope you're lovin' 2011 too....Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Julie

Haunted Halloween Weddings!

It's the season for spooky, and in any given evening you might come across The Bride of Chucky, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Corpse Bride all in one night!

Why so many scary brides? Well, judging by some of the Halloween Weddings we've stumbled upon, hosting a Halloween affair can open a creative can of worms and turn out quite bootiful (sorry...I had to).

Take a sneaky peak into the frightful affairs of these Halloween revelers! Does it inspire you to host your own Halloween wedding? Or does it more so inspire your costume for Sunday?

This Tim Burton inspired bride was photographed by Laura Nikisher. Although, contrary to most
of Burton's characters, this bride is looking particularly alive...

Erin Hearts Court photographed this festive Halloween wedding. Bridesmaids dressed in rainbow, an
aisle lined in bright orange pumpkins, and a classic bride with a black and white striped twist. I love it!

Mazel Tov! Substituting breaking a glass with breaking a pumpking?
Couldn't get more creative! Photos by egomedia



Hey, if you're going to have your wedding on Halloween, this is the way to do it...
Pumpkins and classic lines keep things festive and won't give the kids nightmares!

Pumpkins and patches and mountains, oh my!
Photo by A Bryan Photography

If you're now sold on being a Corpse Bride... this definitely takes the cake!
@ Pink Cake Box



Happy Halloween everyone!

Spectacular, Sparkling Wedding Cake!

The folks over at Bedazzle My Bonbons seriously know what's what. We recently received an e-mail from them with one of the most spectacular looking wedding cakes we've seen in a while.

It's true that at any wedding reception the focal point and centerpiece of the event is almost always the wedding cake. You spend so much time brainstorming on how to make your cake a magnificent masterpiece, and hopefully that translates on your special day.

We've loved the bling bling of Bedazzle My Bonbons for some time now. In fact, take a peek in our fridge and you'll find it stocked with these glittering goodies. But, never had we thought to incorporate them onto a wedding cake. Pure genius! Take a look at what they came up with...

Simply stunning! The glimmering, gold bonbons were strategically placed to turn a classic style wedding cake into a contemporary modern marvel. I imagine this would be just as striking in any color bonbon - match your bridesmaids dresses, bouquet, whatever! And best of all, you can pop one in your mouth and enjoy the tastiest of treats...

I need sunglasses to look at something so shiny... Yowza! Great inspiration from the creatives at Bedazzle My Bonbons. We can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Cool Thing : Sugarboo Photoboxes

So, tell me you've discovered Sugarboo Photoboxes. You have discovered Sugarboo Photoboxes, right? Right?!

Hopefully you're saying, "Yes! Yes!" ...but if you're staring blankly at your screen saying, "No, and what's the big deal if I haven't?" then I've got something to tell you.

Sugarboo Photoboxes are, in fact, the perfect gift. I dare you to unwrap one of these sentimental gems and be disappointed. I first discovered Sugarboo at my friend's boutique, The Empty Nest, in Webster Groves, Missouri. On the wall behind the counter they had a few of the photoboxes hanging, and I found myself getting teary eyed over photos of people I didn't, nor would ever, know.

If you're looking for a heartfelt gift as a maid of honor, a sister of the groom, or even just a really good friend... we're talking Sugarboo. Choose a photo of the couple where they're looking very much in love. Pick out one of the many quotes and sayings Sugarboo offers, and then select a color for the frame. I guarantee the recipient will shed a tear and will treasure your gift for years to come.

Renegade Handmade - Pretty Good Things

After yesterday's 1950s-inspired post I got to thinking about another vendor I came across at the Renegade Handmade Craft Fair in Chicago. When I initially saw Pretty Good Things there was literally no room to move in their booth. I tried to squeeze in, but it was packed with revelers who were just as enthralled with the goodies inside as I was.

A bit about Pretty Good Things from the creator, herself: "My name is Mary P. and I am the resident milliner at PGT. I believe in making pretty, good hats, fascinators and do-dads for pretty, good people. I design and lovingly handcraft each and every accessory to make sure what you wear has a soul!"

Cute, right? Well, not only is the creator adorable...so are her products. Popping on one of these pillbox hats will give you that dainty, vintage feel you've been looking for... which is definitely a good thing.

An excellent bonus - It appears Mary P.'s birthday is on Friday, October 8th! In honor of turning the big 3-0, Mary is offering 30% off orders placed online at http://www.prettygoodthings.com/. Just enter the code "DirtyThirty" during checkout to receive the discount!

Renegade Craft Fair Inspiration

A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of attending the Renegade Handmade Craft Fair when it blew through the windy city. Hundreds upon hundreds of handmade artists attended the fair, bringing with them sweet treats for the eye to oogle. 

While drifting from booth to booth, a few artists really grabbed my attention. "Wow, that would make a fantastic reception favor," I'd think. "Gasp! What a wonderful addition to a ceremony!" So, over the next few days, I'd love to share some of my craft fair favorites with all of you. Perhaps it will inspire you to create, talk about, or include in your special day.

Up first, shybutinterested. A bit about shybutinterested in their own words:

We're the girls behind Shy but Interested, Kara Schmidt and Meagan Bennett (a.k.a. Meggs Benedict). We're two crafty roommates who met at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where Kara studied illustration and graphic design and Meggs studied graphic design and metals and jewelry. Currently, we live in a cozy little apartment in Brooklyn, New York. We share a deep appreciation for all things handmade, and we apply our passion to projects ranging from customized invitations and stationery to party favors, holiday decorations, and even jewelry. 

And now, a few of my favorites from the girls' Etsy shop.

These handmade flag banners lined their booth and added so much fun color. 

Create your own Kissing Tree

Kiss the Groom is a blog that celebrates life, love and kisses through photographs and personal insights - honoring weddings, family and other love stories. The site was created with love by photographer Elizabeth Messina, an artist & true romantic who loves bringing a little more beauty & sweetness into the world.

One of the sweetest bits of sweetness Messina's site provides, is Kissing Tree. Type in your honey and your names, write a lovely personal message, and Kiss the Groom will create and email you your own kissing tree.

So cute, and so so sweet. Print it out and tape it to your Trapper Keeper, hang it inside your locker, leave it on the bathroom mirror to surprise your sweetheart in the morning...whatever. Just enjoy!

Classic Creations in the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book!

We've said it once, and we'll say it again... we are obsessed with Style Me Pretty's wedding blog. For years they've been inspiring brides and planners alike with unique wedding ideas and fantastic photographs.

One of the most useful servies Style Me Pretty has is their Little Black Book. Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book is a highly edited collection of wedding service providers – from mom and pop boutiques to A-Listers. "Bottom line, these vendors are the best of the best," they say.

Classic Creations is excited, honored, thirlled, blushing, ecstatic...you name it... to have recently been added as a featured vendor in the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book.

The process to become a Little Black Book member is actually quite extensive. To be added, a vendor must first be recommended by a SMP reader, a recent bride or an industry professional. Second, SMP dives head first into the vendor’s business. Their portfolio, their experience, their time in the industry. And finally, after feeling completely confident that a particular vendor is fabulous, they invite them to be a part of the book! It’s an invitation only book that truly prides itself on it’s commitment to quality above all else.

Thank you so much Style Me Pretty for adding us to your book! 

Inspiration: Catering on Wheels

Exhale...I told you we'd be back with three ideas of how you can incorporate throwback vehicles and catering on wheels into your special day, and here we are. Delivering as promised. Denver is full of opportunity, and here are tres of them to inspire you.

Steuben's : Steuben's Food Truck

Okay, you may be having a casual park wedding, or a high-end downtown wedding, but let's face it, at the end of the day, everyone likes burgers... and Steuben's for that matter. In June, Steuben's gassed up it's first ever food truck and let it loose on Denver. From Veggie Burgers to Green Chili Cheeseburgers, the Steuben's Food Truck looks good, smells, good and iiiis good.

Still in it's budding youth, we are sure to expect so many more amazing things from this truck. Stay tuned...

Denver Biscuit Company : Biscuit Bus

"Real Southern, Real Good" is the Denver Biscuit Company's motto. A wonderful fit for a rustic wedding's cocktail hour, the Biscuit Bus serves gourmet biscuit sandwiches on fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits that are made from scratch every day. And, speaking of made from scratch...well... everything is made from scratch! From the apple butter to the sausage. No joke!

Let's talk about the Ellsworth - buttermilk fried chicken with honey, stone-ground mustard, and homemade pickles - or the Jack Lee - bacon with grape jelly. These unique little sandwiches are perfect to satisfy southern tongues and munchie madness.

Cake Crumbs Bakery : The Denver Cupcake Truck

In April 2010, the Cake Crumbs Bakery rolled out their Cupcake Truck. "I've just always had a vision of cupcakes being vended from an old time delivery truck," said Denon Moore, owner of Cake Crumbs when interviewed by Westword. Piloted by her husband, Sean, the Cupcake Truck cruises around Denver, gracing streets with robins egg blue.

The cupcakes themselves, made from scratch, include flavors such as Mile-Hi Mocha (mocha cake, frosted with espresso butter cream, dipped into bits of heath bar), the Denver Snowball (almond cake, chocolate frosting, and dipped into coconut), and the Rockin' Red Velvet (red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, dipped in sugar and silver dragees).

And, now I'm full. Time to roll me outta here!

Also, check out Comida for a pretty pink Boulder flair on roooolling food!

Creating an (air)Stream-Lined Affair

That's right, I said it - Airstream. As in, the luxury recreational trailer vehicles, recognized for their ovular shapes and aluminum bodies. So maybe you're not rushing to your planner to request a coral, plum, and aluminum-themed wedding, but hear me out.

Within the last year or so I've come across a few different weddings where the bride and groom have incorporated Airstreams into their design motif. The vehicles are a definite throwback, and can add a serious fun factor to your evening. Outside of serving as a photo opp for your and your guests, the Airstream addition can also serve a functional purpose. Recently, people have been converting Airstreams into catering on wheels - turning outdated travel wagons into posh-looking bars and even cupcake providers!

Here are some of our favorite ways classics-loving couples have incorporated these fine pieces of American history into their special days.

@ Katy Gray Photography

@ Blue Window Photo

@ Skillet Street Food

@ Steven Myers Photography

@ Jose Villa Photography   ... and Enjoy Cupcakes!

@ Kate Mefford Photography

What did I tell you? Add an Airstream or rolling caterer to your wedding...your fun meter goes up 1,000 points! There are tons of way to incorporate this idea into your wedding in Denver. Just ask us, we have tons of ideas!

Seriously, we do. Check back tomorrow for three. Until then...