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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 Pins of the Week for 7-19-13 + Gifts for the Gadget-Loving Couple and Yummy S'mores

Last week I started something new where I will share with you my top pins from the past week. And, this week? Many of my top pins were cake related and delicious looking. Maybe I had a bit of a sweet tooth when I pinned so many of them? If you'd like, you can see more in my wedding cakes board.

Top Pinterest Pins for week ending July 19, 2013

1. seafoam-glitter cake accented with sugar flowers
2. Stairway of flowers - so pretty for the entrance to a ceremony or reception
3. Line your wedding dress with a fun pattern for a unique personal touch
4. Glass cloches covering mini cakes at each place setting
5. Watercolor designs on a wedding cake
6.
Naked Red Velvet Layered Wedding Cake

The S'mores Cookbook by Susann Whetzel

Speaking of cakes {or desserts in general}, how about this brand new cookbook from Doughmesstic? It's The S'mores Cookbook which is perfect for your summer time parties and gatherings. Wedding S'mores Bar anyone?

MAPI iPhone and iPad Cases review

And lastly today, to keep your party organized and answer all those RSVP's, you will need your phone. Or, maybe you'd like to give the fun gift of an iPhone case to your gadget-loving wedding party. When MAPI recently contacted me about receiving one of the cases for a review, I was definitely intrigued. I had been using a silicone case that I ordered from one of those flash sale sites and it had become super stretched out from every day use. I have been using the Smyrna iPhone 5 leather cover/bumper case in croco red from MAPI for the past 2 months and really love it. There's not a bit of leather that's worn off either and my phone goes everywhere with me as I never know when I want to capture a photo or video of my 2 girls. Whether it's a Mapi case for the iPhone, iPad or BlackBerry case, it's definitely a stylish and functional wedding party gift. Plus, some even come in white for the bride along with other colors in glossy and crocodile leather {depending on the case style that's chosen}. Each case is hand made in Turkey from the highest quality, 100% cowhide leather and some of the cases even serve as wristlets, stands and wallets.

PS: while I was gifted a MAPI iPhone case, the reviews and thoughts expressed above are completely my own

Daisy Flower Flip Flops
Weddings Are Fun sells beautiful Daisy Flower Flip Flops that are available with both 3 inch and 4 inch daisy flowers. Each daisy has a beautiful clear rhinestone in the center. They offer many daisy flower colors to choose from, and they can also special order any daisy flower color that you would like. Choose from designs with both wrapped and unwrapped straps, in flat heel and wedge heel sizes, and in your choice of 9 flop colors. Daisy Flower Flip Flops make wonderful bridesmaid and flower girl gifts that can be worn long after the wedding is over.
Daisy Flower Flips Flops - your choice of 9 colors from  www.WeddingsAreFun.com
Jewelry for your Wedding Party with a Special Message

Your bridesmaids will be standing by your side, so make sure to give a gift that sends a perfect message. Each jewelry design comes with a special message card in a gift box and you can choose from 5 special message cards:

1. thank you for being my BRIDESMAID
 2. thank you for being my MAID OF HONOR
 3. thank you for being my MATRON OF HONOR
 4. thank you for being part of my WEDDING DAY
 5. a special gift for A SPECIAL YOU

thank you for being my bridesmaid jewelry gifts 
This jewelry collection is perfect for showing thanks to ALL of your special ladies: including bridesmaids, maid of honor, junior bridesmaids, mothers, grandparents and anyone who has played a special role in your wedding day.

Be sure to shop the new jewelry line on the Wedding Gifts Company site today.
Pocket Knives Make Wonderful Groomsmen Gifts
Weddings Are Fun sells unique pocket knives that your groomsmen will love. Whether your groomsmen are handymen, fishermen or hunters, they have the perfect pocket knives for you. These are great to keep in your car or garage, and to take along on that fishing or camping trip. They come in handy for hundreds of uses. Groomsmen gifts are a nice way of thanking your best buddies for being there for you on your special day.
groomsmen gift ideas - pocket knives
Unique Wedding Gift Ideas

Are you planning to be a guest at an upcoming wedding? Surprising the happy couple with a fun and unique wedding gift will surely bring a smile to their face. The UncommonGoods website has a great selection of wedding gifts for the bride, groom and the newlyweds. A few years ago I remember ordering the cutest picnic backpack for my cousin's wedding. We bought a bottle of wine to include with the gift and since they were an outdoorsy couple and liked to hike, this gift was perfect for them. Tip: finding wedding gifts that relate to the couple's personality will always be a win-win for you and the bride and groom.

​unique wedding gift ideas

Above is just a sampling of the many unique gifts you will find at UncommonGoods {including the picnic basket which they still carry}. What unique wedding gift have you given to another couple?