Chalk

Engagement Photo Idea from The Knot: Draw out scenes in chalk on a driveway (clouds; bottom of the sea...), then pose!

Crane

Invitation or Menu Idea: Beautiful Crane cards, $56 for 25.

Dandelion

Ceremony Idea: Give out dandelions to your guests and have them make a wish for the bride and groom. Photo by Elizabeth Messina.

Felt

Favor Idea: Taffy inside these reusable felt favor wrappers by Kate's Paperie.

Catalog

Guest Book Idea: Library card catalog. Via Style Me Pretty.

Beautiful

Mission Santa Inez.

Tickets

Theme Idea: Carnival, complete with ticket escort cards, ticket cake, colorful cupcakes, boxes of popcorn... see more of this wedding in the latest issue of Martha.

Flowing

Invitation Idea: I am in love with this flowing calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap.

Erno Laszlo

Product Review: I tried Erno Laszlo's Hydro-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment this week, and it was wonderfully luxurious! It left my skin feeling hydrated and looking refreshed and glowing. A great product for brides-to-be looking to refresh their skin without expensive spa treatments!

Hint

I am OBSESSED with this new water called Hint--unsweetened, the only ingredients are purified water and the natural essence of a certain fruit or flavor (like blackberry, cucumber, watermelon, lime, pear + many more). So you get a hint of flavor (like those fruit-infused waters at luxury spas) without anything artificial or overpowering.

Beach

Engagement Photo Idea: Vintage beach shoot.

Cafe

Reception Idea (inspired by this photo shoot): Vintage cafe. Old wooden chairs, bistro tables, chalkboard menus, shakes, pretty buttercream cakes and pies, vintage gumball machines...

Chalkboard

Newlywed Idea: Invite your friends over and set up a pretty Italian display--all you need is a wooden table, some herbs/greenery, a wooden pepper grinder, and a chalkboard.

Pashminas

Favor Idea: Pashmina scarves--they are actually very easy to find affordable, in bulk.

Astrology

A beautiful gift for a new bride: the bride and groom's zodiac signs/stars inside a locket.

Snowcones

Reception Idea: Everyone loves snowcones.

Candy Bar

Candy Bar Idea: "Woodland Love" by Merci New York. Love the birdcage!

Clock

Proposal Idea here.

Noon

Honeymoon Idea: "Crack of Noon Tours" from Executive Tours International. Because tours begin at noon, you can use the mornings to sleep in or explore on your own.

Video

Video Idea: If you can't afford a professional videographer, check out this course--the first ever video lesson, taught by a seasoned, award winning professional, that teaches your friend/family member how to film your wedding the right way.

Tree

Save the Date Idea: A huge cutout, a ladder and a tree!

Nautical

Nautical Invitation: Bakers twine and a little red anchor!

Technicolor

Engagement Shoot Idea: Soft, muted technicolor with pastels and a plaid umbrella... see more here.

Thaumatropes

Super creative DIY Favor Idea: Bird in a birdcage thaumatropes.

Gold

Color Idea: Gold paired with white, ivory and black is gorgeous! Wedding via Snippet & Ink.

Interval

Exercise Tip: Studies show that interval training burns 36% more fat than longer moderate cardio sessions (interval example: 25 minute session consisting of 4 minute bursts of exercise with 3 minutes of recovery in between). See Gym Source for some great exercise equipment.

Simple

I love this simple invitation and wedding idea: chic calligraphy (by Penned and Pretty) and a champagne dessert reception.

Blocks

Escort Card Idea: Give each guests a gilded block corresponding to the letter of the table at which they are seated.

Recipes

Affordable Favor Idea: Hand-typed recipe cards. If you don't have the budget for fancy favors, guests will really appreciate the whimsical nature of these, and the time they took to make.

Pop

Save-the-Date or Invitation Idea: Pop-up cards.

Donuts

Dessert Idea: White-frosted donuts with lots of sparkle. Image via here.

Wands

Ceremony Idea: Homemade ribbon wands. From here.

Scrabble

Favor Idea: Scrabble Magnets. From here.