Celebrating life's special moments... and everything in between.
Since Nat King Cole’s original version, there have been so many, so many covers for this song. But this one by young Singaporean artist, Olivia Ong, is my personal favourite :)
Olivia Ong - L.O.V.E
Olivia’s voice is innocent and soothing. This interpretation is accompanied with very simple music, which is what makes it suitable and sweet to play at a wedding.
These vintage style monogrammed pendants would be a fine touch to your outfit for any special occasion. They come in a variety of colours at various degrees of application. You can request that your pendant be sanded more or less to give it a certain appearance. Some are soft and rustic, while others are sharper and more round. It’s your choice! Each acquires unique characteristics from the special hand-stamped process. So precious!
{photos from RitzyMisfit on Etsy}
All I can say is… Stunning. Delicious to the eyes and to the mouth. Thank you to Storied for these beautiful reception pieces. You really wouldn’t need a huge, elaborate center piece with these dressed-up bottles placed out on each table.
It’s been a while since we featured a dress, so here’s a cute idea that I found.
I was looking for some eco-friendly ideas, and came across this two-piece dress. It’s made of a hemp-silk blend, has ruffles, and best of all, it can be worn two ways! If you like the long tiered look, you can wear that for the ceremony, and after you can take it off and dance for the reception. Pretty cute huh? I like the idea that you can be formal, and also have a bit of fun after. The simple design also really brings out chunky jewelry and flowers.
{photo from Natural Brides}
I guess I really like the bokeh effect, dots and circles. I loved speckled expired film, and now I’m here to show you some other circle-y photos.
These double exposure shots are by Snare Creative, who are a group of three photographers located in Brisbane, Australia. They shoot with a film camera, and play a lot with light. I am in love with the bright colours and overlaps which give such a nice effect. I guess the best part is not knowing what to expect, which would be a great way to capture a party atmosphere :)
{photos by Snare Creative}
It’s always nice to get a little inspiration from fashion designers, so you can feel extra stylish on your wedding day.
These hairdo’s were styled by Orlando Pita for Carolina Herrera‘s Fall 2009 show early this year. The look is modern and chic, and very much prima donna, don’t you think? I love that regular bobby pins, in large numbers, can be an ornament too. The flowers definitely help with the look, and I can’t imagine it being too hard to do yourself :) Just take an unconstructed bun, line up rows of pins and place them at different angles for a dynamic look. It’s a bonus that with all those pins, this awesome do can’t possibly fall apart on your big day!
{photos from Jak & Jill and fashionindie}
Remember how I mentioned that I’m a Cat Power fan? Well that got me thinking that one of her songs deserves a post. And since her full-length version of How Can I Tell You wasn’t available, I decided to mention another cover: Sea of Love.
Cat Power - Sea of LoveYou may recognize it from the 2007 comedy/drama film Juno. It’s the scene where… wait, I’d rather not spoil the ending for those of you who haven’t seen it. If you haven’t seen it, get on it. And if you haven’t heard this song yet, you’d better get on that too. Let’s just say as soon as this song chimed in during that scene, my cheeks were soaked with tears. (It only lasted a minute though, I swear).
{photo from OregonLive.com}
I thought pixelating an italic didone typeface was a wild idea, but then I came across this example of a pixelated wedding theme and I realized this was probably one of the most unique ideas I would ever encounter.
The set began with an illustration of the pair in pixel form, and then the simple idea of carrying out the theme with pixel flowers. It is described by the groom as ‘retro 8-bit quirky and fun, but elegant, beautiful and colorful. Perfect’.
And how sweet is this gift idea of making laser-etched personalized moleskins for the entire wedding party? The bride and groom went with Engrave Your Tech to get these beauties done. Some amazing stuff there! Definitely worth checking out.
And then there was the cake, embellished with the little pixel flowers.
Click here to see and read more of the details.
{photos from Cabel’s blog}
…makes the most awesomest bouquets ever!!! Sorry, I got a bit excited there. Only because (a moment of honesty) I’m not a huge flower person. But then I saw these stunningly crafted fabric bouquets by Milkpod Studio and I almost cried out of joy. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like them.
The pale, neutral hues; the soft fraying and leafy textures; the contrasting patterns of the fabrics. They all come together as quaint, handmade pieces for walking down the aisle with. This particular set featured is ideal for a Winter Wonderland theme. The flowers possess a cool, earthy feel, as though they have been visited by Jack Frost himself.
While at the Etsy shop, I also noticed this Festive Shabby Garland made from linen cotton silk with yo-yo rosettes. Not only does it work as a lovely display piece in the home, but I can definitely picture it strung around a wedding venue as part of the decor.
{photos from Milkpod Studio on Etsy}
This is the way that love letters were written and folded for delivery in 1818. These examples are by graphic designer, Amy Merry, who recreated them as props for the movie, Bright Star.
Pretty fancy folding…and I love the calligraphy on it. Perhaps a lovely wedding invitation idea?
{photos from theanthropologist; found via birdandbanner}
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