Lavender

Hair Idea: Wear lavender in your hair. Photo via Snippet & Ink.

Pup

Ceremony Idea: Drape your puppy in pearls and include him somehow in your big day.

So Pretty

I love this wedding from Ruffled, especially this detail: The bride and groom bought a vintage mantle to use as a backdrop for their ceremony which is now being used in their living room!

Rings

Beautiful little rings by Tina (I love all her jewelry too). My apologies--I forget where I saw these first posted. They would make great bridesmaids' gifts, though, wouldn't they?

Vera

Oh, wow--the new dresses by Vera Wang are just ethereal. Perfect for a summer or winter wedding. Via With This Ring.

Kolo

A photo of our adorable little puppy, just adopted--he is a 10-week-old, 2-pound Pomeranian. Merry Christmas, Kolo!

Crystal

My husband and I didn't have our own tree this year, since we were going away during Christmas, but when we do I would like it to be sweet and simple--silver and white balls, and homemade ornaments made from these crystal chandelier ornaments by Cox and Cox, hung on ribbon. Plus, I would like each to collect a new ornament every year to remind us of something special that year.

Silver

I love this Christmas gift idea from Little White Book: handmade silverware magnets! Just buy real antique silverware pieces at local vintage stores, attach a little magnet to the top, and tie with a pretty tag! Handmade, affordable, and so personal! I would put my own spin on it by tying a poem to the magnet.

Feathers

Engagement Photo Idea, from The Knot: Feather Pillow fight.

Zodiac

Bridesmaids' Gift Idea: Get each of your maids a zodiac cuff in their zodiac sign. Cool and personalized. $85. By Jessica Kagan Cushman.

Follow

I absolutely adore the simplicity of the invitations and other custom paper goods at Follow Studio.

Balloons

I love this idea: give your bridesmaids balloons instead of bouquets! (Sorry, I can't find the credit!)

Invitation

Invitation Idea: Hide your invitation info on an envelope on beautiful letterpress cardstock. From here.

Cake

Cake Idea: Make your cake look like it is draping with lace by designing white over pink on each layer. Photo via Snippet&Ink.

Ring

Bridesmaids' Gift Idea: I love this ring, and alllll the jewelry on ByBoe!

Kites

Bridal Shower Idea: A picnic in a park, complete with this kite invitation.

Pie

Favor idea: Pie in a jar.

Cuff

Groomsmen Gift Idea: Vintage cufflinks. Above, mother of pearl, from justcufflinks.com.

Goodies

New York Brides: Give out customized welcome baskets like this one from Sara's Gracious Goodies. One idea I love--including a non-edible treat, like a magazine, in your welcome basket!

Color

Hair Idea: Break from the traditional crystal clear and white and go for a colored headpiece or vintage-inpsired comb. Above from True Blind Faith.

Ribbons

Oh, how I seriously, seriously, seriously love this idea: Escort cards modeled after prize ribbons. Someone, please use this idea! :)

Hearts

Favor Idea from Oh So Beautiful Paper: These glasses turn points of light (think candles and street lamps) into hearts.

Cards

Great gift idea: Garland monogram cards by Anthropologie, $10.

Notebook

I love this notebook by Anthropologie!

Bird

I love this idea from The Knot: wear a little pink bird in your hair.

Print

Reception Idea: Display this pretty poster at your bar or next to your cake. Only $10.

Thanks

Thank you note cards.

Stamp

Invitation or Gift Idea: custom calligraphy stamp for your return addresses (a great thing to keep for all your married postage!)

Summer Solstice

Nerissa from Private Receptions just invented the most extraordinary wedding for a contest by Wedding 360! Check it out here, and leave a comment! It is such a beautiful idea, I can't help posting the whole thing as well:

It's summer solstice, friends & family arrive together in classic trolleys to a quaint manor nestled in a vineyard valley with picturesque mountains and sunbeams creating amber tones across the sky. Passing through a sculpture garden guests are greeted with fresh watermelon martinis in short stem glasses with a star shaped watermelon wedge delicately position on top on the rim. Hundreds of clear crystal wind chimes are hanging on tree branches that create a canopy walkway lightly blowing in the wind. Guests are escorted to a field where glamorous antique chairs in bright colors, metallic tones, and various grades of wood are positioned in a semi circle rows.

The female cocktail staff collects the unfinished martinis as guests take their seats. These servers are dressed in short length rosewater dresses styling the signature wraps from “Butter By Nadia”. The male wait staff are wearing white button down shirts with apple green ties and khaki pants.

The Groom is dressed in a pin stripe gray suit, white shirt and a solid watermelon colored tie. Attached to his lapel is a mini white calla lily. As the bride appears the “Trio Sonato” is played by guitar and violin. The bride is wearing an Oscar de la Renta Windsor blue silk taffeta backless gown with ivory guipure overlay and a birdcage veil with watermelon, high heels made by Christian Louboutin.

The Ceremony is short. There is no bridal party and the Officiant is a dear friend that guides the couple in reciting their own vows under a golden sunset. Capturing the Moment on high speed video and a Super 8 camera will capture a modern yet vintage effect giving the video a timeless appeal.

The Cocktail hour is a short walk up to the ranch where elements of the indoor and outdoor meet again. Except this time it’s less vintage with a hint of French country chic. Before entering the area guests are photographed in front of a “step and repeat” that showcases the couples monogrammed Initials. The sounds of Funky Acid Jazz excite guests and even a few start to dance while others mingle. Several lounge areas have seating exclusively designed by Andre Ricci showcasing white Italian leather intricate rolled armed sofa with Swarovski bling tufting & bubble style legs. Propped on the sofas are light chocolate cowhide throw pillows.

Perfectly placed wheat grass and small cabbage arrangements in rectangular honey colored resin containers with scattered tea lights are situated on oversized tree stump coffee tables. Special lighting is placed so that amber tones wash over the cocktail area which contrasts with the evening sky as the stars touch the mountain tops. The photography staff hand delivers the glamourous posed portriats and on the back of each photo is a table number. (The photos are not only a take away but also serve as the the escort card).

As the cocktail hour ends, the aroma of home-style cooking and comfort food lures guests inside to open room with rafters. The back walls are covered in rustic wood and earth tone textured wall paper giving the interior a cosmopolitan farm appeal. An extra large crystal chandelier wrapped with a sheer white lamp shade hangs over the dance floor area. One long wall (where the guests entered) are several rows of French doors that are propped open with breath taking views of the landscape.

Long classroom style tables are arranged in a “U” shape around the dance floor. The distressed wooden tables have no linens, rather a long French lace runner where a sea of light from varying heights of tapered candles and candelabras rest. Under the tables are oriental carpets adding a rich look to worn wooden flooring. There is an eclectic mix and match of china place settings that give the tables a chic home-style feel that both your grandmother and best friend would love. On the clear resin chiavari chairs lays ice blue velvet cushions with recyclable melon totes, folded in 3’s with a hand written white hang tag that reads…

“Making an impact from our plate to the planet we've made a donation on your behalf to the Slow Food foundation. Eat, drink and be merry.”

Throughout the evening tunes from Urban Guerilla Orchestra take this reception from fun to unforgettable! Their music is hip, versatile, sophisticated and energy packed for all generations. As the evening progresses guests enjoy tasting size portions of a variety of culinary delights and mini dessert bar. The night ends with colorful display of fireworks and lifetime of memories.

Quail

Bridesmaids Dress Idea: Quail Bridal, a new line of gorgeous and unique bridesmaids' dresses!

Water

Oh wow... a ceremony over water. Gorgeous.

Acorns

A great way to personalize a package or favor: felt acorns. Buy here. Found here.

Lace

Ceremony Idea: Lace chuppah.

Fans

Beautiful wedding program fans. Purchase here.

Amorology

A wondrous black and white and yellow wedding by my favorite design company, Amorology.

Library

I love this photo. A wonderful bridal shot.

Light

I love this photo, found here. Would make an inspiring bridesmaids' gift, framed, or a great gift for a child's room. I'm thinking of hanging it on my wall!

Cards

I would love some custom calligraphy business cards.

Gift Idea

Gift Idea for a Holiday wedding: Silhouette ornaments. Customize your silhouette for an additional fee. $30, buy them here. If you're able to get the silhouette of the bride and groom, what a great gift--matching ornaments!!

Museum

This wedding was held in a chapel and the reception was held in a ceramics museum--what a great idea! My favorite part--the red piano, against a sea of white.