Circular Seating for Wedding Ceremony

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These days, the “wedding-in-the-round” has been becoming increasingly popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Instead of having the traditional seating arrangement where the guests sit behind the altar; couples have instead opted for a circular, or semi-circular seating arrangement. This particular seating arrangement is a great way to add a fresh, modern twist to your wedding!  It allows each of your guests to have an equally good view of what is going on– letting them take part in the emotional moments shared between you and your soon-to-be spouse. If your’e doing the spiral circle, the bride will be able to pass by each guest, instead of only the people at the aisle being able to see the bride walk down to the altar (the spiral would be best for a smaller wedding!).

You can make the circle as big or as small as you want to. To accommodate your bridal party, make the inner circle a little bigger. The circular seating is definitely a great alternative if you’re looking to create an intimate, unique environment for your outdoor wedding.

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{Photos:  Spiral Set up: Luna Photo; Second Row Left: Corbin Gurkin Photography via SMP; Second Row Right: Ryan Ray Photography; Third Row Left: Luna Photo via SMP; Third Row Right: Caroline Tran Photography via SMP; Last Row Left: Dibezi Photography via SMP; Last Row Right: Brandon Chesbro Photography via SMP}

Bling Wipes for On the Go Jewelry Cleaning

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Do you wish your engagement or wedding ring had that beautiful shine like the day you got, only every day? Ellie and Evan Richardson of Bling Wipes have found the perfect solution! Bling Wipes are designed for the on-the-go jewelry lover. The tiny towelettes can be kept in your purse or clutch so that you can keep your jewelry shiny at all times! These handy wipes would make a great engagement gift, party favor, or bridal shower gift. Bling Wipes are made with a special and perfected formula that won’t damage your jewelry and are delivered in adorable packaging! Why not grab a couple for you and your girlfriends or maids too!?!?  This is a must have for anyone showing off that new sparkler!

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Sweet and Savory Food Cones for the Wedding Reception

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Literally drooling as I write this post! When I first saw these food cones– basically, food stuffed into ice cream-like cones, I thought, how strange. But, as I continued to see photographs of these wonderfully sweet or savory food cones, my mouth began to water. The idea is simple, innovative, and delicious! You can go the sweet route and stuff your cones with different flavors of ice cream (or whatever dessert you please, cupcakes for example); or you can go the savory route and stuff with with pretty much any of your favorite foods. Pizza, hamburgers, fries, and even sushi (my favorite!). You can ask your caterer to create a special, savory cone as well– a black sesame cone for example. The food cones are easy to carry around for you guests at the wedding reception, and the creative presentation of the food will surely delight your guests! They don’t always have to be in an edible cone; just having the cone shape will often times suffice. Go on and try a food cone for yourself!

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{Photos: Ahi Poke Tuna Cone in black sesame cone: Colette Events; Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad in black sesame cone: John Patridge Photography: Ice Cream in waffle Cone: Liz and Jewels; Fries in cone: Cooper Carras Photography via SMP; Mini hamburger and fries in cone: Shannon Montez Photography via SMP; Sushi cone: Food Lab Asia}

Los Angeles Engagement Shoot – Perfect Pink Dresses!

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Nicole and Paolo held their beautiful engagement photo session in the sunny outdoors of Southern California.  After dating for many, many icon wink Los Angeles Engagement Shoot Perfect Pink Dresses! years this darling couple are getting ready to say I do later this year.  But first – a fabulous engagement shoot with lots of fun fashion and sweet moments between the pair!

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The bride-to-be did her own hair and makeup and outfitted her look from local shops.

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From the fields to the beach, the duo had a quick change of clothes and scenery for these beautiful sunset shots.

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So sweet!!  We can’t wait to see what their wedding photos look like!

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Nicole shared with us a bit about the day.  “We knew we wanted our engagement photo shoot to incorporate the ocean, as we both grew up on beaches on two different hemispheres – I grew up in Newport Beach, and Paolo grew up on the sunny island of Sardegna.  Little did we know that we, along with our fabulous photographer, Oz Wroe, would physically end up in the ocean by the end of our photo shoot! It was an incredibly fun and beautiful day, one that we will always remember.  After 10 years together, we cannot wait until we tie the knot in September!”

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Congratulations to the nearly newlyweds – Nicole and Paolo!

Photographer: Oz Visuals

Fashion: Short White Dress: Alice + Olivia; Long Skirt: Bebe, Lace Top: Topshop; Long Strapless Dress: Ann Taylor.

Creative Wedding Guest Book Ideas

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Usually at weddings, brides simply have guests sign their names in the guest book; but many brides these days are looking to more creative options! Many brides have been having their guests sign on actual objects, whether it be a bench, a wine bottle, or part of a tree trunk.  They serve as  a memorable keepsake of their wedding day! You can have guests write a heartfelt note, or maybe some marriage advice and place it in an envelope. You can have guests sign their names on a framed picture, and hang it on the wall of your home. Brides have also been seen creating a thumbprint wedding tree– where guests print their thumb on the tree and write their names beside it. All great and creative ideas! How will you have guests “sign in” to your wedding?

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{Photos: Bench: Daniel Kim Photography via SMP; Bottle of Wine: Happy Confetti Photography via SMP; Balloon Frame: Carly Bish Photography via Ruffled Blog; Envelope Notes: Elisabeth Millay Photography via SMP; Tree Trunk: Sweet Little Photographs via SMP}

Printstagram by Social Print Studio

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Don’t you wish you could have physical copies of the pictures you take on Instagram? Well, you’re in luck! We recently came across a great service created by Social Print Studio called Printstagram! Printstagram is, in a word, awesome. Not only can Printstagram take your Instagram photos and turn them into square prints, but it can make various products out of them as well! You can turn your Instagram photos into a photo calendar, a poster, a tiny book, or into framed prints! We know you’re chronicling you’re wedding planning process, why not make a physical keepsake out of all those fabulous photos?!?  Imagine all the photos from your wedding, conveniently printed into sets of tiny books, or transformed into a framed art piece to hang on a wall. I don’t know about you, but that gets me pretty excited.

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Creative Father of the Bride Wedding Gifts

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Let’s face it, finding the perfect gift for dad is so much harder than finding a gift for mom for some reason! Well, fear not! We here at Bridal Bar are here to help.  Not only would these gifts be great to give on Father’s day, but they would be great gifts to give on your wedding day as well! You can give your dad personalized collar stays or cufflinks– give your dad a meaningful message that he can keep close as he gives you off. Depending on your dad’s interest, you can also give him a monogrammed steak brand and carving board from William Sonoma. William Sonoma also has other great kitchen tools that you’re dad might be interested in! If you want to help dad be a little more fashion-forward, boat shoes are a great way to go! They’ll go great with the shorts dad will be wearing during the summertime.

If your dad is a movie-lover, buy him a collection of his favorite movies, along with a packet of movie-tickets! If he’s more interested in golf or other sports, buy him specific gear for those sports. Which gift is perfect for your dad?

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{Photos: Collar Stays: Etsy; Steak brand and carving board: William Sonoma; Card: Etsy; Boat Shoes: Buffalo Jackson; Always Your Little Girl photo: Jennifer Bagwell Photography via Wedding Chicks; Cufflinks: Etsy}

Classy Bridesmaids Gifts

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Your bridesmaids have been with you every step of the way. From finding the perfect wedding dress, to planning last minute details; you want the perfect gift to say thank you for everything! We’ve got some awesome, classy gifts that  we know your bridesmaids will adore! How about passing out clutches on your wedding day filled with goodies that your bridesmaids can use? Nail polish, jewelry, and an embroidered handkerchief are just some ideas! If your bridesmaids can use some sweet treats like chocolate throughout the day, sneak that into the clutch as well! You can also get individualized clutches, or matching clutches. Either way, we’re sure your bridesmaids will love the idea! Another great idea would be to get them eco-friendly, personalized totes! Your bridesmaids can carry these around everywhere they go, and it’ll be a great memento from the wedding day. A personalized iPhone case would also be a pretty neat idea that can be carried along with your bridesmaids wherever they go as well! Are you in love with these ideas as much as we are?

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Top Left: Corbin Gurkin Photography; Top Right: Max Wanger Photography via 100 Layer Cake ; Second Row: Etsy ; Bottom Right: BHLDN ; Bottom Left: Wedding Chicks

Claire Pettibone Los Angeles Trunk Show

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If you live in LA and are looking for your wedding dress, then you’re in luck – couture designer known for her vintage inspired gowns, Claire Pettibone, is hosting a trunk show to debut the latest collection at her flagship salon!  The details…

Claire Pettibone Bridal Trunk Show

June 14th and 15th

236 S. Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA

Appointments Required.  Call (310) 360-6268

Happy Shopping Ladies!

Colorful Wedding Cocktails

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Who doesn’t love a little pop of color in their bubbly? These colorful drinks not only taste refreshing, but they look refreshing! If you’re not entirely sure what to serve at your wedding bar, consider serving these fruity, fresh cocktails! You can match the color of the drinks to your wedding’s color palette, or maybe even match it with the colors of the flowers you’ve chosen for your wedding! Including fresh fruit in your drinks along with the cubes of ice are sure to help cool your guests down during a summer or spring wedding. Just think how refreshing it will be to sip one of these fruit cocktails during a beach wedding, or any outdoor wedding for that matter– you’re guests are sure to enjoy the treat! What kind of cocktails will you be serving at your wedding?

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{Top Left: Martha Stewart Magazine; Top Right: Drizzle and Dip; Second Row Left: Jen Fariello; Second Row Right: Erin Hearts Court via 100 Layer Cake; Bottom Left: Annabella Charles via Wedding Chicks; Bottom Right: My Ugly Couch}

Creative Wedding Thank You Cards

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{Photos: Fellow Fellow}

I’m loving these wedding thank you card ideas! These thank you cards are great because you can take a treasured moment from your wedding and make it the cover of your own, personalized thank you note for your guests. You can go the extra, creative mile and place the photo inside the card, and cut out the words “Thank You” on the cover of the card so that the photo peeks through. Absolutely adorable! If you’re not too fond of the cards, you can turn your wedding photos into nifty little postcards (which will save on postage). Try to send out the thank you cards at least within a month of your wedding day; and have fun personalizing them!

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{Photos: Top Photo: Etsy; Second Row Left: Etsy; Second Row Right: 4 Little Fergusons; Last Row: Etsy}

Striped Weddings Ideas

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We were inspired by yesterday’s chevron engagement session and decided to inspire you with striped wedding ideas today! When you think of stripes, you typically don’t think of the word “elegant”.  However, the right amount of stripes, combined with the right colors can create a sophisticated, fresh look for your wedding! I mean, who would’ve thought a striped, ruffled wedding dress would work? And yet it does! Absolutely gorgeous wouldn’t you say? The striped pattern, much like chevron, adds an element of playfulness– and if done right, creates a great alternative to the usual,  solid covered bridesmaid dress or wedding invitation. I don’t know about you, but I’m loving these striped wedding inspirations! Will you be using stripes for your wedding?

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{Photos: Wedding Invitations: Harwell Photography; Wedding Dress: Helly Bee Photography; Shoe: Abby Grace Photography; Table Setting: Landon Jacob Photography; Striped bridesmaids: Brooke Images; Cake: Tyra Bleek Photography}