Mugs

Centerpiece Idea: Assign each table a letter, and buy a vase/mug from anthropologie for each table corresponding to the letter of the table.

Windows

Seating Chart Idea: Windowpanes. So chic and rustic. Photo via Style Me Pretty.

Handkerchief

Ceremony Idea (from The Knot): Give out "Happy Tears" envelopes with vintage handkerchiefs in them... or display at the entrance in vintage suitcases.

Gumballs

Favor Idea (from One Lovely Day): Pretty pastel gumballs in the color of your wedding, packaged in pretty glassine bags.

Reception Idea: Chocolate menus ($12 each) from Edward Marc Chocolatier. 20% of each sale via EdwardMarc.com can be donated to the partner charity of the new couple’s choice.

Beau Coup

Sponsor News: This week, Beau-coup is donating $5 from every purchase with one of our RELIEF coupon codes to the relief efforts led by the American Red Cross from 2/22-2/26. In addition to that, shoppers can save up to 15% off their purchases throughout the week.

Stars

Cocktail Idea: Display this pretty chart from Melangerie. You could also translate the astrology theme into your invitations and throughout your wedding... Stars on your invitation, project stars onto the ceiling, tables named after zodiac signs (maybe even seat together people of the same sign!).

Rain

I love this idea: Bridesmaids dressed in winter shades of white, black Wellingtons, and black umbrellas... from here.

Maps

Favor Idea: Personalize matchboxes with transit wrapping paper or maps; this one is personalized with where the couple met! From The Knot.

Flowers

Ceremony Idea: Give your female guests a flower and hair pin so they can pin the flowers to their hair; or, give all of your female guests a corsage.

Chimes

Cocktail Idea: Hang chimes from the trees during your cocktail hour, so they provide soft music at sunset.

Sucre

Gift or Favor Idea: These desserts from Shop Sucre are gorgeous, creative and affordable! I love this site! Pistachio and rose petal chocolate ($6.50), Homemade marshmallows ($5), and a pretty box of macaroons ($14).

Smitten

Cocktail Idea: Add these adorable Smitten Sticks to your cocktail hour/photobooth.

Notepaper and Napkins

New Bride Idea: When you have friends over, why not set up a "formal bar" dinner or snack area, complete with bar stools, these cloth napkins by CSN stores , and nice china for holding bar snacks. And for your grocery list: This Muro Notepaper Roll Holder!

Ning

Website Idea: Create a free, custom social network, public or private, on Ning. Use it to keep guests informed about wedding details, allow them to connect with each other, integrate with Twitter to publish status updates, pull in Flickr accounts, or create a virtual gift store so guests can get in touch to arrange joint gifts. Here is an example page.

Boud

I love this idea: Classy boudoir photography by NY photographer Ananda Lima! In this shot she is holding an old black and white photo of her husband sleeping--such a wonderful gift idea from a new bride to a new husband!

Mini

Favor Idea: Tiny cakes wrapped in gauze.

Australia

Too many images to whittle them down in this amazing Australian wedding, mixing modern and rustic elements for a simple, affordable, but stunning event. Things I Love: twine; cotton; mason jars; white flowing bridesmaid dresses; lavender; daisies in their hair; flower market favors... Find more here, here, here, and here on Once Wed.

Cake

Love this: Design your own cake. See more here.

Rainbow

Cake Idea: Simple and white on the outside--surprise your guests with a rainbow inside!!

Valentine

Couldn't this Valentine card with a lace cutout transfer beautifully to a wedding invitation?

Bottles

Such an amazing save the date idea: Tiny message in a tiny bottle! From Little White Book.

Dove Mountain

Location Idea: Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Arizona. What a wonderful idea for an elopement or destination wedding!!

1. Native American Nuptials: Guests hike to legendary Lower Javelina and Wild Burro trails to a private outdoor ceremon; Native American flutist performs a wedding son;Ceremony ends with a Native American sage blessing;Return to the Honeymoon Casita, where a customized bridal dinner awaits
2. Western Horseback Ceremony: Bride, groom and guests depart the hotel resort before sunset; Officiant on horseback awaits on the beautiful Wild Burro Trail; Ceremony is followed by an acoustic guitar performance; The sunset ride continues after the ceremony through the unforgettable beauty of the desert; Guests return to the resort for a special western reception or casita dinner for two
3. Four-Wheel Wedding Adventure: Guests share in a Jeep tour into the Saguaro National Park; Ceremony takes place at “the corral” overlooking thousands of saguaro cacti and a lush Sonoran desert landscap; Mariachi music punctuates the desert silence; Champagne and strawberries are provided as the sun sets; Guests return to the resort for a customized tasting menu with paired wines

Bottles

Centerpiece Idea: Glass bottles with white candles. So romantic and easy. From IDIY.

Lingerie

Lingerie Idea for Your Wedding Dress: MySkins, a line of nude bras and panties that match your skin tone.

Hair

Hair Idea: I love this modern take on a veil.

Flower Girl

Flower Girl Gift Idea: This picture book is the perfect gift for soon-to-be flower girls. It tells the story of Fiona, a first-time flower girl who discovers how exciting it is to play a special part in a wedding. The book includes a flower-shaped keepsake necklace the child and a comprehensive guide for parents with tips on how to prepare girls for the big day. Wish I knew about this before my own wedding!

Cards

Love these escort cards, via Oh So Beautiful Paper. Beautiful calligraphy, sideways squares, and brick background.

Beau Coup

I am so excited to welcome back one of our sponsors, Beau Coup! To commemorate their sponsorship, I would like to feature three of my absolute favorite favors on their site: 1. Yummy Brownie pops (who wouldn't love these?); 2. Adorable Perfect Pear soaps; and 3. Personalized Glass Jars (which you could fill with candies, homemade jam, sugared nuts, rice to throw after the ceremony... the possibilities are endless! Welcome back, Beau Coup! :)

Lamps

Motif Idea: What about modeling your wedding around the theme of light? For one, I love these tiny streetlight place card holders from Westport Favors (4 for only $6.50). You could adorn rustic wooden tables with vintage lanterns and white candles; hung chandeliers from the trees or ceiling; light your aisle with lanterns; feature light-inspired poetry or Bible readings in your ceremony...

Straws

Cocktail Idea: Striped Straws. Via Simply Seleta.

Sewing

Love this sewing kit by Pi'lo! Maybe a great gift for a new bride?

Tape

Packaging Idea: Colorful masking tape! If you are sending a boxed invitation, what a pretty way to seal it!

Certificates

Keepsake Idea: Purchase one of these custom vintage inspired marriage certificates to hang on your wall, or frame your actual marriage certificate in a gorgeous vintage frame and hang that!

Milkglass

Centerpiece Idea: Milkglass vases. You can buy them for next to nothing at flea markets and keep them afterward to decorate your house!

Lavender

Flower Idea: Lavender Bouquet. From Kiss the Groom.

Pretty

Looove these paper goods--black and white twine, calligraphy, kraft matchboxes... from Style Me Pretty.