by: Lauren

If you want an alternative option to bridesmaid bouquets, here’s a new take on them for you! I saw this earlier in the week through a link someone posted on Twitter, and I think it’s such a fun idea! You can give your bridesmaids colorful and fun pinwheel bouquets to carry instead of flower bouquets!

A New Take on Bridesmaid Bouquets via TheELD.com

Pinwheels would be such a fun theme for a wedding, bridal shower, or any party! The pinwheels could be part of the centerpieces and if you have an outdoor wedding, the aisle could be lined with them. For the sendoff, guests could hold pinwheels instead of sparklers! How fun!

A New Take on Bridesmaid Bouquets via TheELD.comA New Take on Bridesmaid Bouquets via TheELD.com

These photos are from a birthday party, via Hostess With The Mostess, but it’s a great portrayal of the use of pinwheels in an event! What are your thoughts on the pinwheels? I’m definitely envisioning an outdoor garden wedding with pinwheels abounding and guests having loads of fun!



by: Lauren

The iPhone keeps finding ways to make people’s lives more productive! BRIDES Magazine has launched Brides Dressing Room, an iPhone app that is the first digital shopping concierge for brides!

I had to download it to see how it works, and it’s probably going to cause a problem for my dress-loving self. For some reason I always have the urge to put on a wedding dress! You can browse through wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses from several popular designers. You can choose how to want to browse: by style, designer, details, or price. The photos are excellent, and you are even given a description and price range for each dress! When you find one that you like, you can email it to someone or yourself, or find it at a store near you! You can even schedule an appointment, but I didn’t experience that feature as there aren’t any stores near me. We’ll have to take their word for it I guess!

New iPhone App for Brides via TheELD.com

If you’re a bride, and you have an iPhone, there is no doubt about it that you should download this new app! It’s free, so there’s no reason not to. Even if you already have your dress, it will come in especially handy when looking for bridesmaid dresses! Wouldn’t it be great to show your bridesmaids the style you’re thinking of when you’re with them and get their opinions right away (instead of waiting on an email response from them)?

New iPhone App for Brides via TheELD.com

You can find it at the iPhone store by searching “brides”, or here on the internet. I hope some brides and bridesmaids will find this new app to come in handy! Enjoy!



by: Lauren

There are less than 3 months until the new year 2010, and I’ve been seeing lots of pretty calendars floating around the blogosphere! I thought I would share some of them with you all so you can snatch one up for yourselves before all of the beautiful ones are sold out!

Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Egg Press, $16

Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.comStart 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.comStart 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Linda & Harriet, $30
{This one is my favorite! It’s letterpressed and on the reverse side of each month is a post card! How cool is that?!}

Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.comStart 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Parrott Design Studio, $28

Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Start 2010 With a Beautiful Calendar via TheELD.com
Daisy Princess Paperie, $15-16

A special thanks to Paper Crave for sharing all of these, among all of the other amazing paper goods they find! Plan to start 2010 with a beautiful calendar to keep your wedding planning and life organized! And if you don’t end up starting the year organized, at least your wall or desk will look pretty!



by: Lauren

I’m particularly excited about sharing this wedding because it was the first wedding that I coordinated on my own! The fact that it was shot by the amazing duo of Becka and Nate from Studio222 Photography adds to my excitement as well. They were awesome to work with, and I’m so glad Sarah and Roger chose such amazing photographers!

Now, a few little tidbits about Sarah and Roger: They’re high school sweethearts, and they met at the same school my husband and I met at, at pretty much the same time. They are incredibly laid back and fun-loving, and it was a total gift to be able to help them enjoy their wedding day!

Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.comSneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com
Sneak Peek of This Weekend's Rustic Fall Wedding via TheELD.com

I’m sure you’re wondering where this gorgeous scenery is. Sarah and Roger chose one of the most beautiful places in Florida to get married, the Black Diamond Ranch. It is certainly a hidden jewel in central Florida. You would never even know that these photos were taken in Florida!

This is just a “sneak peek” (hard to believe, I know!) of the wedding and I can’t WAIT to share more gorgeous photos with you all! Thank you Becka and Nate for these amazing images!