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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

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Top 5 Wedding Chalkboards and Signs
Featured from the left to the right . . .

Featured from the left to the right . . .

1. The embossed scalloped framing makes the Small Scalloped Frame Tin Sign extra special. Write a special message on the painted backboard interior for a nice touch. Comes with jute string for your convenience and is also available in a larger version.

2. These Chalkboard Frames are perfect for to use as place cards, personal signs throughout the venue or great for candy buffets. Each frame has a magnet and easel back. Includes three pieces of chalk and a small eraser. {Sold in a set of five}

3. These Wooden Black Board Sticks in Directional Arrow Shape will add a nostalgic touch to your wedding décor. Whether marking the path to a designated location or simply highlighting a table decoration, these blackboards will have a charming and personalized effect.
Featured from the left to the right . . .

Featured from the left to the right . . .

4. Use the Vintage Inspired Wooden Multi-Purpose Sign Board to direct your guests to the ceremony, reception, candy buffet or even as chair decorations. These signs have style and function all wrapped into one. One side has been prepared with chalkboard paint to allow "instand messaging" while the white washed wood surface on the reverse side can be laser engraved for a personalized touch.

5. These Chalkboard Frames make for unique and fun table numbers or consider them for use as signs for your menu, bar or dessert tables. Each frame has an easel back for easy standing. Includes two pieces of chalk and an eraser and is sold in a set of two.

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A Vintage Brunch Bridal Shower : a Colorful Floral Infused Photo Shoot

I am in love with today's photo shoot and the concept of a vintage brunch for a bridal shower. This idea could also work very well for the day after the wedding if you are planning a little get together with the relatives that came into town to celebrate with you.  The photos are gorgeous, as are the colorful floral arrangements. There are so many details to fall in love with - the lace tablecloth, the ribbon banner, the vintage lemonade server, the colander on the scale, the tea set and so much more. Come see all the photos below and get ready to be inspired.

Photography: Phillip van Nostrand
Location: Riviera Mansion at the University Club
Style Direction + Vintage Rentals: Milk and Honey Farms

A Vintage Sunflower Wedding Invitation is unveiled + Anniversary Wishes

Happy Friday! Another week is coming to a close and today starts a weekend of joy, amazement, love and a bit of sadness all wrapped up together. Today my oldest daughter starts 1st grade - she told me last night that she was excited about school but sad too because she will miss seeing her little sister {who is now 11 months} during the day.  I'll miss HER as the house will be super quiet now during morning nap time. And, tomorrow, September 7th is the 11th wedding anniversary for myself and hubby. To celebrate, like I do every year on the blog - I have put together a fun little sunflower inspired post. Sunflowers were our wedding flower and I still LOVE them. To celebrate our anniversary, I have designed a brand new addition to my etsy shop, the sunflower wedding invitation. If we were "re-marrying" each other this year, I would most likely design my invitations to look like this . . . a little bit of a vintage touch with earthy colors.

Here's a couple beautiful sunflower centerpiece arrangements that I just LOVE . . . 

PS: I saw this deal for a free photo book from Shutterfly in my email and wanted to pass it along as it would make a great gift idea {maybe for a late anniversary gift? I could do a page for each of the trips we've taken}. From now until September 11th, you can receive one free 20-page 8x8 hard photo cover photo book. The coupon code is SUMMERBOOK

Fancy Bridal Brooches : from pearls and rhinestones to vintage and floral
Fancy Bridal Brooches : perfect for your dress, wrapped stems of your bouquet, your hair, and even as cake decor
If you are looking for bridal brooches, you are sure to find it in the collection of crystal wedding brooches at With This Bling. Brooch choices include pearls, rhinestones, crystal, vintage, floral and even fabric. No matter what your style, you will find the perfect brooch for your wedding day or as a gift for your bridesmaids. Brooches can be used as the perfect finishing touch on a wedding dress sash, on the wrapped stems of the wedding bouquet, on bridal purses or even as a hair accessory. Some of the brooches come ready to place in your hair and others simply need a slide-on comb pin adaptor {available for just $3}. Brooches can even be used as an unexpected and beautiful decoration on your wedding cake.

you can see the gorgeous details of the featured brooches in the gallery below:
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot

Happy Monday. To start the week off we're heading back to the 1940s with a lovely vintage inspired wedding fashion photo shoot from Vintage Styler who specializes in stylish wedding and occasion hair pieces, jewelry, clutch bags and more. They are UK based, but they ship worldwide. For this shoot, Vintage Styler teamed up with Yang Photography, Bellissima Brides for the dress and the quirky venue was at Oddfellows in Chester. I love what Vintage Styler says about their shoots - it's something every bride needs to remember for their wedding day . . .

All of our shoots are inspired by individuality – be yourself in every way on your big day to truly stand out

 

1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot at quirky Oddfellows venue
1940's Vintage Inspired Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot at quirky Oddfellows venue

Below are just a few of my favorite clutches and hair accessories you will find in the Vintage Styler shop - please click on each image to see the larger version.