Now, I know some people say balloons are a definite no at a wedding, but honestly, just look at these beautifully captured photos from the talented Chenin Boutwell of Boutwell Studio. What a fun and happy element they add to the celebration. For my own wedding, I would have had white balloons (not this size though), but my florist hadn't secured them in his van. So, as you can imagine - he opened the van doors and up they went into the sky. As silly as it may sound, if you are having balloons at your wedding, you might want to ask and make sure they will be secured for transportation.
You can see more from the above wedding of Kim and Mel on Chenin's blog.

The next set of photos is from a photo shoot for Jesi Haack Weddings and Events who is the process of re-branding. The gorgeous bouquets are from JL Designs and each one is just stunning. Photography was provided by Ryel J.
The above featured bouquets include:
1. monochromatic mixture of fuschia ranunculas, roses and tulips
2. curly willow branches and white balsa wood flowers (note: it's a sustainable bouquet since these particular flowers won't die and can be re-used)
3. eggplant mini calas surrounded by black feathers
4. monochromatic and monobotanical bouquet of all antique yellow roses

You can see more from the photo shoot on the JL Designs blog.

the following article is courtesy of Cassie Dean from www.WeddingInNewYork.com
the images are copyright www.bouquetjewels.com
Bouquet jewelry has become the hot new bridal accessory for your bridal bouquets this season. This new fashion trend allows brides to personalize their bouquet in an entirely new way!

Bridal bouquet jewels vary in size, shape and price. For a touch of glamour, a few crystals placed throughout the bouquet will add the perfect sparkle.

For an elegant look, choose from varying shades of pearl. For a touch of tradition, add a crystal monogram using you and your husband’s initials.

For sentimental purposes, you add the initials of a lost loved one. This is a simple way to include their memory in your walk down the aisle.

To add a hint of fun to your bouquet, many companies offer a selection of jewels in the shape of animals, hearts, flowers, bows, and beach related items.

The jewelry is often inserted into the center of each flower using a wired post, but may also be attached to the stem and accompanying ribbon.

Bridal bouquet jewelry is not limited to only the bride's bouquet, but may also be used to add a little something extra to bridesmaid's flowers, boutonnieres, table centerpieces, bridal party hair styles, and even the wedding cake!

Bouquet jewelry is a relatively inexpensive way to create a unique and personalized touch to your special day. They can also be used long after your wedding in other floral arrangements and special occasion centerpieces!
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Thank you Cassie (from Wedding In New York) for a wonderful article and be sure to visit Bouquet Jewels for even more bridal bouquet jewelry options and gorgeous photos.

Happy Friday everyone! So excited for this weekend and to get outside and start working on spring cleaning the flower beds - temps are supposed to make it into the 80's where we are. So . . . with flowers on my mind, today's Eye Candy Friday features some of the most gorgeous floral arrangements from Denise Fasanello Floral Design {thank you to Robin at Scissor Paper Stone for introducing me to Denise's web site}. To see more from Denise's portfolio, please visit her web site.
Photo Credits: Q Weddings, Jeff Tisman, Denise Fasanello

{past eye candy friday editions can be seen here: v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13, v14}

I cannot believe another week has come and gone already. This past week, I've come across such lovely eye candy. Here's just a small sampling and if you have links to other sites with your picks for eye candy, please leave a comment. {past eye candy friday editions can be seen here: v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10, v11, v12}

Vintage and Rustic Bridal Fashion
These photos were taken by Stephanie Williams to showcase a few of the new gown designs from Amy Jo Tatum Bridal. Amy Jo tries to use eco-friendly fabrics to construct her dresses, I love this! See more fashions from the shoot here.
Bouquets by JL Floral Designs, Dresses by Amy Jo Tatum Bridal, Hair pieces + veils by Batcakes Couture, Make-up by Teena Hoffstetter, and Hair by Kyle Rich

Amazing Bouquets
These are just a few of the amazing bouquets Carissa, from JL Floral Designs, created for the above fashion shoot. To see more bouquets, please click here.

Custom Wedding Cakes
Tracy emailed me this week to introduce both herself and her new cake studio, The Buttercream Studio, that she opened in August last year {she serves the San Francisco Bay Area}. Here's a sampling of a couple of her wedding cakes. To see more, be sure to visit The Buttercream Studio {a wedding and special occasion cake boutique}.

With it now being officially spring, I just had to put together a board that was all about tulips. While there are many color choices available for tulips, I chose the vibrant ones for this board. And, there are many types of tulips to select from, as seen in the centerpiece below. Stay tuned . . . this morning we have a fun little giveaway launching and you will be able to win one of Laura's beautiful "limited edition" prints {like the "Spring Tulips" shown below}
Image Credits and Resources:
Bridesmaids with Dress from Southern Weddings, photo by Emilie Inc., Charm Bracelet from ShaLayne Originals on etsy, Centerpiece from Brides {featuring parrot tulips, peony tulips and Turkish tulips. Believe it or not, this centerpiece can live out of water for 4 or 5 hours}, Cake from Erika Oline on Flickr, Spring Tulip print from Laura Trevey on etsy, Invitation from Luxe Letterpress