I'm so excited to share this news with you today - I'm one of the top bridal bloggers selected to be in the current issue of Bridal Guide Magazine with my editorial picks {May/June 2015}. I'm alongside Abby of Style Me Pretty, Leila of Be Inspired PR, Jen of Something Turquoise and Jess of Carats and Cake. I was asked to submit my editors' picks for wedding programs and menu cards that I'm currently obsessing over. Today, I get to share my picks with you . . .

Current Wedding Menu Obsession . . .

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Menu Bread Wraps
Instead of the typical menu card, why not wrap your menu around a single baguette for each guest to enjoy? These Menu Bread Wraps from Mavora Art and Design on Etsy are eye-catching and will add the perfect finishing touch to each place setting. You can even tie the menus on with twine in a color that matches your wedding.

Current Wedding Program Obsession . . .

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Custom Kraft Paper Bag Wedding Programs
Having a wedding program printed on a kraft bag, like this one from Anna Lou Avenue on Etsy, is not only unique, but useful too. Maybe tuck a tissue pack inside or even a handwritten thank you note from the bride and groom. You could even put a send-off item inside, such as bubbles, confetti, a sparkler or even a treat for your guests to enjoy as they head to the reception.

Are you planning a fun night out for Valentine's Day with your sweetie? Will you be a guest at a Valentine's Day wedding? Whatever the occasion might be, I have found some pretty red dresses from etsy that may just be the perfect one for your special date. The prices of the dresses shown range from $40 to $99 each. To see even more red dresses, please be sure to visit my etsy treasury for Red Hot Valentine's Day Dresses.

Audrey Hepburn style red dress, heart red dress, 1970s vintage eyelet red dress, poppy red dress with pockets

For those of you that may not know, Pantone has selected Emerald Green as the color of the year for 2013. This color is absolutely gorgeous for weddings and can easily be used anytime of the year. It's a classy and elegant color that is well suited for weddings anytime of the year. Today, I created a vintage wedding in emerald green that wasn't created with a particular season in mind. What do you think of the color of the year?

For today's inspiration board I challenged myself and wanted to not only show my love of handmade artists, but I wanted to create an inspiration board that did not involve me going onto pinterest for an image search. I relied on the many talented etsy artists to pull this emerald green inspiration board together.

Shopping Resources:
vintage 1950's dress, emerald green bridal hair comb, vintage luggage, vintage wedding invitations, emerald green filigree cuff bracelet, edible chocolate buttons, emerald and pearl choker necklace, emerald straw clutch, hand baked and edible goods gift tags, emerald green sparkly rosette fascinator, 1940's emerald ring

I was honored to be included in this Fall Autumn Wedding Treasury by Chez Violette on etsy recently. The items she has featured are beautiful and I was so excited she choose my Fallen in Love Invitation as part of her treasury. Here is the full featured treasury and below are close-ups of my favorite finds {along with my invitation that can be custom made in any color you choose, currently working on one for a bride with red leaves}.

falling in love autumn themed invitation

autumm wedding clutch

autumn hair pin

cream crochet ring pillow

A fun little treasury I put together on etsy to showcase the fun and sweet ways you can invite your guests to a bridal shower or wedding. And, there's even fun tags to attach to the sweets you might send home with them after the event. Plus, there's also the option of a cute and sweet Save the Date too. Stay tuned - up next is another post that includes LOTS of great sweet ideas to present to your guests. You can see all the links to the featured shops here.

from Craftypagan Designs

from Pacokeco Scribbles

from the paper studio

from Mem's Design Shop