Unique Wedding Cakes

Today's wedding is unique and personalized so why not carry that forward into your wedding cake design?  Check out these creative wedding cakes that showcase the couple's interests and personalities.  Even if you opt for a traditional wedding cake you can always incorporate your hubby's favourite hobby in a Groom's Cake.  This tradition is more common in the Southern States by I say bring it on.  Any excuse to add a fun and personalized element to a wedding day is fine by me...if it includes sugar, then it's even better!

Top 4 Cakes: Pink Cake Box

Mountain Bike Cake: Source

Now I know I said any excuse to personalize your wedding...but even I think having a life-size wedding cake of yourself is taking it too far.  To each their own I suppose.

Bride cake: Source, Bride posing with bride cake: Source

Cute Wedding Program

Check out these super sweet paddle fan wedding programs.  This would be perfect for a relaxed or whimsical outdoor celebration.  I bet all of your guests would even want to keep them as a special memento from your wedding day.  These fans are the creative genius of Anna Bond.  To see more of her amazing work visit her website Rifle.

Photo: Ritzy Bee

Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget?

If you dream of dripping in jewels on your wedding day, and I mean real jewels including diamonds and pearls, your dream can be a reality!  You no longer need to be rolling in the dough to sport the latest high end designer jewels.  Check out Adorn Brides to find your favourite wedding jewelry styles featuring real gems at affordable prices.  How can this be you ask?  Adorn Brides offers rentals of exquisite high end jewelry at a fraction of the cost to purchase.  Now every woman can truly afford to feel like a princess on her wedding day.

Don't these brides look stunning?  You would never guess their jewelry was rented.

Photos: Adorn Brides

I'm a Mrs.

If you recently became a Mrs. or are making the transition in the upcoming future you should definitely check out i'm a mrs!  This is such a great concept that I just had to share.  Listen to what they have to say on the website:  

"Changing your name is easy with 'i'm a mrs'.  Simply choose either the standard or premium package and you're off.  Once you sign up, you'll be directed to your own personal page where you can select the organizations that are applicable to you.  You provide us with the details and we'll auto-complete your details on each application form or letter.  Once you've checked the documents, you can save, print and sign them at your convenience.  We also provide instructions on where to send them and what to include.  Then sit back and relax, because that's it: you're done.  Now you have more time to enjoy married life."

Tell me that isn't FABULOUS!!!  Even if you aren't getting married this would make a great wedding shower gift for one of your gal pals.  i'm a mrs is a Canadian company too which is awesome.  If you don't live in Canada though, don't fret.  They are currently working on bringing other Countries on board so you too will be able to change your name in a few simple steps!

Luxury Linens...Part 2

There are just so many gorgeous luxurious linens available through Wildflower Linen that I had to do another post.

I love the bold, graphic designs and the paring of yellow and black in this first collection.

This table "skirt" is divine...the whole look feels very Miami to me.

Either of these would be perfect for an eco-inspired affair.

The blue and green is very serene.  This is the perfect look if you want understated elegance by the sea.

For the pink princess in all of us...

All images: Wildflower Linen

Luxury Linens

Are you a couture girl?  Do you love the finer things in life and appreciate the most delicious of details?  If so then you definitely have to check out Wildflower Linens.  I discovered Youngson Martin and her incredible line of luxury linens during a recent trip to L.A.  Her designs are extraordinary and are on par in style,  class, and craftsmanship with your favourite gowns that recently walked the red carpet at the Oscars.  As a former fashion designer she brings a unique perspective to linen design and has elevated the styles and materials to a whole new level.  Even if your budget doesn't allow for the full Wildflower treatment, why not consider bringing in few show stopping pieces?  There are many more jaw dropping designs that aren't yet featured on the website so be sure to inquire if there is something specific you are looking for.

All images: Wildflower Linen

Eco Friendly and Fabulous

Check out these fabulous products I recently discovered from Isola Bella (which means beautiful Island).  I think these would be perfect for a beach wedding.  What's better is that these products are also eco friendly, hip and stylish and hand crafted to boot...no cookie cutter designs here!  

This wine tote would also make a great Out of Town (OOT) Welcome Bag in your guests hotel room.  It looks like the perfect size for a pair of flip flops, a custom water bottle, some snacks and a welcome brochure.  Just point me in the direction of the beach!

How cute would these be as thank you cards for guests who travelled to celebrate your beach wedding?  They're printed on recycled paper using earth friendly, water-based, non-toxic inks. I love them!

I think these linen napkins are just so cute.  They would be great at a beach wedding and what's better is that you can use them again for all of your summer entertaining.  

Head over to Isola Bella and check out their array of fabulous hand crafted and eco friendly products.  The vibrant colours and whimsical designs will leave you dreaming of sunny skies and sandy beaches.