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{Photo: A Brit & A Blonde}
This week on Jet Fete we landed in Costa Rica for this tropical destination wedding, then took a look at the perfect tropical first dance songs.
If you’re looking for alternatives to toss petals, you’ll love these ideas!
For the fashion-forward destination bride, take a look at these lovely new Elizabeth Fillmore wedding dresses.
Are you looking for different ways to dress up and accessorize your adorable flower girl? From the dress, to the flower basket; there are several ways to create a unique look for your flower girl! Many brides these days have been opting for a “Here comes the bride” banner instead of having their flower girls toss petals down the wedding aisle. If you’re having multiple flower girls for your wedding, why not have one hold the banner, and the other one or two girls toss the petals? That way, you can mix elements of both the traditional and modern wedding! Brides are also having their flower girls hold their own miniature bouquets instead of holding a basket full of petals. It’s an adorable way to match and accessorize your flower girl.
Instead of opting for the traditional ballet flats, give your flower girl a pair of spunky cowboy boots! Or maybe instead of holding flowers, you can have your flower girl hold her own little wand (making her feel like a fairy-tale princess!), or walk your dog down the aisle (what a great way to incorporate your best friend in the wedding ceremony!).
There are so many ways to personalize your wedding through your flower girl! How will you accessorize your flower girl?
Top left: Crysal Elyce ; Top right: Marianne Wilson Photography via SMP; Second row: Artisan Events ; Bottom left: KT Merry via SMP ; Bottom right: Yvette Roman
Katie and Rob held their intimate Missouri wedding at Katie’s parents’ house in their very own backyard overlooking the water!
We asked Katie about her favorite moment from the day. “My favorite moment was watching Rob get choked up as he watched my mom walk me down the garden path to the patio where we said our vows. My dad and brother were playing an acoustic version of “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure, and we were standing in the fall sunshine by the lake behind my parents’ house where I grew up. It all came together to create the most poignant feeling.”
For their reception their 30+ guests headed to the Perlow-Stevens Gallery for dinner and dancing and a fall-like setting.
The wedding was homespun with the help of the bride’s sister who hand a hand in the design of the day.
The couple’s wedding photographer, Catherine Rhodes shared with us her love affair for them! “Katie and Rob are a beautiful couple, full of life and so in love. It was such a pleasure photographing their day and being a part of such a warm and joyous occasion!”
We asked the couple for their advice for future couples. Their answer? “The simpler, the better!”
Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Wedding Vendors: Wedding Photographer: Catherine Rhodes Photography, Caterer: Upper Crust Catering, Event Designer: Step Brightly, Floral Designer: Kent’s Floral Gallery, Event Venue: Perlow-Stevens Gallery, DJ: Franco Puetz, Wedding Dress: Sue Wong
Today we’re showing off another one of our favorite Appy Couple wedding website designs! The Blue Lagoon in the Bridal Bar Collection is perfect for your technologically advanced “something blue.” (Ideal for destination weddings too!) Appy Couple and Bridal Bar have joined forces to offer you some amazing new designs for your big day and this is one of our faves!
Check out Appy Couple and at check out, enter promo code APPY4BB and receive a discount on your purchase too!
What palette will you pick for your wedding website? Will it match your wedding theme or location or will you have fun with it in a completely different way?
With the recent debut of the Spring 2014 wedding dress collections, we’ve been giddy over here at The Bridal Bar over all the new fabulous couture to come down the runway. And this collection is no exception! Lazaro’s latest looks are sexy, daring, sophisticated and romantic all at the same time!
He focused a lot of attention on the beautiful backs of the gowns, which I love since it’s what your guests will see at the ceremony!
He also created a lot of unique necklines that make these fashion forward numbers stand out from the crowd!
But what I love most about Lazaro’s work are his amazing ball gowns! Princess for a day!
If you live in LA, then you’re in luck, Lazaro himself will be making an appearance at the JLM Couture Flagship Boutique for his upcoming trunk show. The trunk show is May 31st-June 2nd at 352 North Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, California 90048. To schedule you’re appointment, call 424-249-3909. Happy shopping ladies!
{Photo: Jay Rowden}
This week on Jet Fete we went to Ibiza, Spain for a boho chic beach wedding. Then, for some stateside tropical inspiration, we were off to Maui with this darling destination couple.
Looking for more Hawaii wedding inspiration? Look no further! We even played with sand this week! And don’t forget to color coordinate your beach wedding too!
Happy Friday friends!
Guess what holiday is coming up? That’s right, Mother’s Day! In honor of this special day, we thought it’d be great to talk about adorable gifts for mom on your wedding day! You want to show your mom that you care, but you want to do it in a unique and meaningful way. Well, these gifts are perfect! Why not give your mom a personalized cutting board, or a set of beautiful plates and dishes to place on the table? Not only are these gifts aesthetically beautiful, but they’re practical as well! Bonus for mom, right? If your mom is going green, you can go for the organic perfume produced by Honore des Pres– a French perfume company that uses natural ingredients. You can also get mom a wonderful bath set with fresh scents. Matching totes aren’t a bad idea either! How cute would it be to wear those around on a mother-daughter date?
These gifts are a great way to say “thank you” to the woman that has done so much for you. Don’t forget to write a heart-warming message in a card!
Top Photo: Scout and Whistle ; Second Row: Seventh Tree Soaps ; Third Row: Honore des Pres ; Fourth Row Left: Tiffin Studio ; Fourth Row Right: Dream State ; Fifth Row: Taylor Crafts Engraved
Uniced wedding cakes, or sometimes known as deconstructed wedding cakes may seem a little unorthodox but oh-so popular they are! The idea is that the icing only sits in between the layers, but the cake is not iced on the outside. Great for those that don’t like their cake too sweet or aren’t fans of icing and fondant! And the finished product?! An intentionally unfinished look that reminds us of the good ol’ days. Perfect for a vintage wedding if that’s your fancy or a backyard wedding at home.
{Photos: Top Row Left: Milk Bar Store, Right: 7 Yr Wedding, Second Row Left: Aimee Dunne, Right: Milk Bar Store, Third Row Left: MSW, Right: Cherry Lisa, Bottom Row: Style Collective}
The newest version of The Great Gatsby, staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carry Mulligan, is set to come out May 10th and we couldn’t be more excited! SO, with that being said, we have some wonderful Great Gatsby inspired wedding ideas that is sure to make you fall in love with this iconic era.
The roaring 20′s (the time in which Great Gatsby is set, of course) is well known for art deco styling and architecture, prohibition and speakeasies, flapper dresses and the Charleston! It was a time after the Great War in Europe when old traditions and society started to change and the world was moving fast and finally started to live! The dresses became shorter and loose, long locks were chopped off and styled into short bobs, and the new found freedom led to wild dance and music. It was the Golden Age, and I’m sure one of the best times to be living!
Now, to incorporate this time period into your wedding is something fairly easy and amazingly fun and beautiful. Use the art deco styling in your invitations and all other paper goods for a cohesive look. When I said it was the Golden Age, I also meant to say they liked to use a lot of gold detailing, so using gold accents for the table and jewelry would keep you right on track (silver was very grand during that time as well). As for your attire, look for a bias cut dress, something that is loose yet still hugs your figure! If you don’t really want to go with a thin dress, you could always play with the hair, makeup, and bridal headpieces styles popular to the era. No bob cut is necessary; you can always go with a chignon (bun, basically) and finger curls!
There are just so many things you could do with the decor to make your wedding a proper Great Gatsby theme, I don’t even know where to begin (apart from what I’ve already mentioned, of course!) But if you do some research you’ll be able to find so much beauty in the period, and maybe more inspiring than what we’ve been able to provide… Who knows? Why not find out!
{Photos- Art Deco invitation: Oh So Beautiful Paper, Art Deco menu: Wedding Chicks, 20′s style dress: Glamour, feather shoes: Bridal Musings, stair case: Belle the Magazine, “Hitched” car: Valley & Co. Blog, “Love Notes”: One Fab Day, Art Deco cake: Martha Stewart}
Looking for a beautiful wedding website for your big day? How about an app that lets guests upload photos in real time right to your site so all your friends can see? Enter Appy Couple. Our favorite new wedding website company that we’ve partnered with to bring you seven exclusive Bridal Bar selected website skins! Today we’re showing off our second template, the Pink Lady! If you love pink (like we clearly do) and that ombre effect is being added to your big day, then this just might be the perfect match for you (pun intended).
Appy Couple’s websites have oodles of fun functionality – like games for guests and even a click to purchase registry.
To see all the Bridal Bar hand picked site options, check them out here. And of course we have a discount code for you to use when you do!
Purchase from Appy Couple and enter Appy4BB at check out and receive a big price break on your purchase! Happy Planning! xo
{Photo: Oh Happy Day}
This week on Jet Fete we went overseas with the amazing destination wedding planner, Michelle Rago to get her insights on planning weddings from afar. See part one and part two of our visit with her on the blog.
Then, if you’re looking for some Parisian wedding inspiration, you’ll love this!
This one’s for your bridesmaids.
And happy {early} Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy!
Are you looking for a unique bridal do for your rustic wedding? Take a look at these romantic and whimsical wedding hair styles! Whether you’re wearing your hair in long, loose curls or putting it up in a messy bun, adding flowers into your bridal hair will definitely add an extra touch of femininity. Place your favorite flowers in your hair, and match them with your wedding’s color palette. You can also wear the flowers as a headband, or even a floral crown rather than the traditional wedding crown. And on that headband, the flowers don’t have to be real! Many blooms will wilt in your hair so a fabric flower may just do the trick. These floral accessories will undoubtedly draw eyes as you walk down the aisle!
{Photos: Top Left: Yelena Smirnova, Top Right: Glam Bistro, Middle: Etsy, Bottom Left: The Nichols via SMP, Bottom Right: Isabelle Selby via SMP}