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Category Archives: Inspiration
DIY // Garden Favors
You are celebrating your growing love. As a symbol of that love, here are some simple garden-inspired DIY’s perfect for party favors, decorations, hostess gifts or all of the above. (via Poppytalk)
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Happy Friday // Etsy Weddings
Sorry if we are totally late to this party, but um, etsy.com/weddings is AWESOME. We love the trends, the photos of style ideas and the thoughtful advice. Oh, and all the stinkin’ cute stuff to buy. So go there to get inspired and come back here to figure out how to do it all in Omaha!
If you missed it:
1. Last week was Princess Bride Week, complete with a chariot, a grand staircase and tiaras.
2. This week we sneak peeked our confetti filled photo shoot and sipped some antioxidant-packed signature drinks.
3. Did you see Sublime Couture just opened a bridal store?
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Summertime Drinks
With warm weather upon us, I thought it was time to share a couple of summertime cocktails. For you brides who have yet to pin down your signature drink for your wedding day, these are two options that would satisfy almost any wedding goer.
This first drink was concocted using a Food Network lemonade recipe. It was twisted into a refreshing gin drink that gets even the non-gin drinkers begging for more.
• 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for serving (optional)
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup agave nectar or other natural sweetener, or more to taste
• Gin
• Seltzer Water
• Lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Directions (for the lemonade):
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the rosemary and a pinch of salt. Cover and steep, 30 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and cool to room temperature.
Stir the lemon juice, agave nectar and 2 cups cold water into the pitcher. Add more lemon juice or agave nectar to taste.
To Make the Drink:
Pour two ounces of Gin into a glass filled with ice, top with Rosemary Lemonade and finish with a splash of seltzer water. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of rosemary.
The second recipe is just plain bubbly and delicious. It is perfect for the bride who doesn’t want to have a “signature” drink, but still has a champagne toast. Add a little creativity to the toast by kicking the normal champagne up a notch.
- 1oz. Pomegranate Juice
- 4oz. Chilled Champagne
In a Champagne flute, pour in the pomegranate juice. Top with Champagne
Garnish with pomegranate seeds or raspberries if desired.
ENJOY!
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Princess Bride Week // Your Chariot
Start practicing your princess wave, because you are going to turn heads on the way to your wedding. Mind your lipstick doesn’t get on your satin gloves as you blow kisses to everyone you pass.
Magical Journey Carriage Service – serves downtown area with white, historic-looking and Cinderella style carriages.
Timeless Transport - The Rolls Royce of wedding transports (literally).
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Princess Week // Grand Entrance
A grand staircase entrance is like the high-def 3-D version of walking down the aisle, don’t you think? The drama is heightened. The focus is sharper. Duchess Kate only wishes she could have a grand staircase entrance at her wedding.
If you are picking your wedding venue on the staircase alone (and who can blame you?) here are some suggestions:
1. Fountains Ballroom (pictured above)
2. Bayliss Park Hall (photos by Looking Glass)
3. Joslyn Castle (photo by Kameron Bayne)
Tomorrow: The Princess Gown
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Princess Week // Are you a tiara girl?
A hopeless romantic cannot resist a tiara. Diamonds, emeralds, pearls, or flowers, there is just something magical about them. This wax-dipped flower tiara took our breath away (tutorial here!).
The tiara wearer transforms into a princess in the blink of an eye. No matter if your style is earthy, vintage, classic or modern, try on a tiara and see how it feels to be royalty.
The royal wedding of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones, Lord Snowdon, May 6, 1960, wearing the Poltimore Tiara.
Above: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen, and Diana wearing the cambridge lovers knot tiara
Credits: Flower tiara, Royal tiaras
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Princess Bride Week
When we heard it was national princess week last week, we immediately thought of brides, not Belle, Jasmine or Sleeping Beauty. We’ve seen a lot a wedding trends come and go, but wanting to feel like a princess on your big day is never going out of style.
So this week we are going to focus on wedding plans that are fit for a princess.
First up: The original Princess Bride
And check out this Princess Bride proposal!
Photo: Lane Weddings, Preferred Vendor
Tomorrow: Tiaras
A Surprise Proposal
As a blog, we try to be all over Omaha like white on rice. But, sometimes we come across ideas that are just too stinking cute not to share.
This groom went above and beyond when planning this proposal! If he can pull off this level of detail while being a nervous wreck, what will their wedding look like?!
To read all about the engagement and see more adorable photos, go to Mikaela Ruth Photography.
Via: A Bride’s Life
Posted in Engaged, Inspiration
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Idea // Joint Wedding Email
A trend we’ve been seeing more and more is the joint wedding email address. You’ll be signing up/registering/entering your email on a lot of lists for more information and offers. Create a joint wedding email account for you and your partner. That way, you both can access the same information when you need it AND you can just delete the account once the wedding is over. No spam, no worries. Plus, if you opt to be eco-friendly and just list your email as the rsvp, guests are responding to your event, not an individual.
Invite by Meldeen, preferred vendor
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Inspiration // Vintage Backyard Wedding
This wedding reception, full of vintage and earthy details, took place in the backyard of the bride’s parents home. The location was obviously so personal to the bride, but her event shined with other DIY details making the event a true personal expression of the bride herself.
White vintage lanterns dotted the lawn, and twinkle lights were strung over an area where cocktail hour took place. Her place cards were made into little flags and arranged on a mossy base. Vintage lawn furniture with different fabrics sat at random intervals in the grass, offering laid back seating areas for guests. Wedding pictures of family members were placed on the tables bringing in yet another personal touch. Loosely arranged flowers added pops of colors in the lush backyard.
A dinner tent was also in the backyard. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I walked in…there were live TREES sprawling from floor to ceiling amidst long rows of tables. It created an atmosphere like none other—guests felt like they were dining in an enchanted forest!
One other playful detail that I still laugh at when I see the picture: the earplugs she placed out for guests who may find the music too loud!
Always remember to make your wedding day an expression of who you are…just like this bride did.
Don’t be swayed by the visions and opinions of others because after all—this day is all about YOU!
photos by molly lorincz
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