Aromatic & Colorful Bridal Shower (Get-together)

Happy Sunday! I have a beautiful aromatic bridal shower idea to share with you while I browsed through Bridal Musings Blog this afternoon. You have heard spa get-together, Vegas trip, and tea party but what about a Flower Bar party? I love the idea because I personally love fresh flowers, be it cut flowers or flower arrangement, my favorite.

For all bridesmaids out there, here is a pretty idea for your bride who loves fresh flowers.


A Fresh Flower Bar

To prepare:
- Fresh flowers (where to start: in season flowers, bride's favorite maybe)
- Containers/vases
- Floral oasis (green floral foam)
- Moss
- Water
- Ribbon/lace/other embellishments
- Scissors


No clue where to begin:
- Eight basic flower arranging designs by save-on-crafts
- Youtube (get your iPad ready!)


Refreshments:
- Miniature pastries
- Fruit cups
- Tea
- Champagne


How it will be in pictures...as seen in Bridal Musings.

Cheers to a pretty bridal shower!

Love,

Rachel

Source: 

Bridal Musings

Photographer:

Lane Dittoe Photography

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing all mommies a very special mother's day!

By Nancy Ray Photography as seen in Southern Weddings

Love,
Rachel

Have been seeing some non-traditional ways to dress up the bridesmaids. Here are some examples how you may style your girls.


1. Glitzy Glamour Girls - a dress-up version for a formal wedding

By Jarvie Digital Photography - as seen in Belle The Magazine

2. Lady-like in Training - a soft color cardigan over pencil skirt

By Rebekah Westover Photography - as seen in Belle The Magazine

3. Fun-loving girls - from casual to dressy tank top, from silk taffeta to tulle to ruffle skirts - a fun-filled wedding is just steps away!

By Float Away Photography - as seen in Style Me Pretty

Lemon Drop and Mint bridesmaid tutus by TutusChicBoutique

By Jesslaine Elise Photography - as seen in Wedding Bells

4. Tea-length English garden wedding - tea skirt makes you look feminine than ever!

By Natalie Neal Photography - as seen in Project Wedding

5. Classic black and white VS. Bright and loud color blocks - which is your favorite?

By Carmen Salazar Photography - as seen in Grey Likes Weddings

by Pobke Photography - as seen in Green Wedding Shoes

Hope you enjoy some girly discussions for wedding day outfit with your bridesmaids for your upcoming nuptial!

Love, 
Rachel

Beautiful Wedding Gowns from Spring 2013 Bridal Fashion Week

Hello Sunday!

Shall we spring forward to see some gorgeous wedding dresses from Spring 2013 Bridal Fashion Market that I love and adore?

L.O.V.E - Monique Lhuillier 

L.O.V.E - Christos

L.O.V.E - Kenneth Pool

L.O.V.E - Amsale

L.O.V.E - Marchesa

L.O.V.E - Lazaro

L.O.V.E - Oscar de la Renta

Lace ... lace ... and MORE lace...!

Love ... love ... and ADORE!

Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday. 

With love, 

Rachel


Source:
Martha Stewart Wedding
Brides.com

Spring Season: Peonies Wedding Bouquets

Peonies, they bloom in early Spring through early Summer. They come in pink, rose, purple, scarlet, white, yellow, coral, cream and crimson. Lucky Spring/Summer brides-to-be, peonies are lovely. They give wedding bouquet a fluffy and luxurious look.


Here are some beautiful peonies bouquet arrangements that make you looking for more (at least for myself): 

Hope you have a great day!


Rachel


Source (clockwise from top left):
White/Pink Peonies: http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photos/i/white-spring-bouquets/i/26a78cc22000a572-d61444cdfa674a8f/099cd8349f27cb81?cat=flowers&page=2166&type=search
White/Blush Peonies: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/my-wedding-bouquet-and-show-me-yours-mockups-actual-bouquet-inspirations/page/2
Peonies and Ranunculus: http://www.projectwedding.com/real_wedding/show/christianna-scott-bronx-ny/4
Soft Pink Peonies: http://luckysparkle.blogspot.com/2011/02/peonies.html
Fuchsia and Peach Peonies: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/269166/peony-wedding-bouquets/@center/272502/bouquets
Fluffy Fuchsia Peonies in Vase: http://loveknotsweddings.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/pink-blooms-for-the-new-year/
Soft Pink and White Peonies: http://www.royal-fleur.com/wedding/bridal-bouquet/the-simple-sophisticatin-bouquet
Another Soft Pink and White Peonies: http://blog.karentran.com/bouquet-monday/bouquet-monday-shirley-temple-peonies/
Fuchsia, Soft Pink and White Peonies: http://www.bouquetweddingflower.com/category/bouquets-by-color/pink/page/2
White Peonies: http://bouquetbridal.blogspot.com/2011/01/white-peonies-bouquet.html
White Peonies and Greens: http://www.bollea.com/soft-bridal-bouquet-5
All-White Peonies: http://wedding-pop-up-cards-0117.blogspot.com/2012/03/weary-ashton-kutcher-goes-without-his.html

SWEETLY in love with Chocolate Fondue - Monthly of L.O.V.E

Time flies, February is just a day away and I can feel the love is in the air everywhere already. Are you tired of dressing up for an extravagant Valentine's Dinner at the local restaurant? Why not rolling up your sleeves and prepare a sweet and yummy-licious Chocolate Fondue for your sweetheart while dressing up in pajamas and cuddling up for a Romance movie? Yes, (you did not hear wrongly) I did say p.a.j.a.m.a.s!

When you think of Valentine's Day, first thing that comes to your mind would be CHOCOLATE. Correct me if I am wrong. So preparing a chocolate fondue seems to be a no-brainer and yet a sweet gesture from your partner/for your partner. There is absolutely no cooking skills required; getting a few types of chocolates, milk, honey, vanilla beans, fruits, marshmallow, pound cakes, rice krispy, and voila...You and your partner or friends will be ready to indulge in a pot of warm and rich chocolate fondue.

Here's a recipe for you to try, ENJOY! 

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Pot of Warm and Rich Chocolate Fondue


Credits: (clockwise from top left) Eat with Love silverware illustration, Rachael Ray's Heavenly White Chocolate Fondue,  Milk Chocolate Fondue in yellow bowl, Pages folded in heart shape, Fruity Chocolate Fondue, Candle-lit chocolate fondue served with bananas, rice krispies, pound cakes, and marshmallow, Chocolate-covered banana, Chocolate-Pinor Noir fondue, and  Marshmallow dipped in chocolate 

With love,

Rachel