Bride's Blog with Miss Bliss
Must-Have Great Gatsby Wedding Details May 09, 13
Who's excited about The Great Gatsby hitting theaters near you tomorrow? Any die-hard fans going to the midnight showing? For months (and longer) there's been this undeniable hype and eagerness for the upcoming film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carrie Mulligan. Although the overarching theme is tragic, it's hard to deny the glamour, major fashion shifts and opulence of that time period. It appeals to the rebel in us all, and a theme that translates so seamlessly into weddings.
So, we bring you our eight must-have wedding details to complete your "Great Gatsby" theme.
Art Deco Stationary
Give your guests a foretaste of what's to come with these Art Deco font invitations, RSVP cards and Save-the-Dates from NimbiDesign.
Two Things, One Favor for Your Guests May 07, 13
All of us look for shortcuts and would like one less thing to do or step to take. Here's a genius idea: Find a way to combine favors and name cards. Here are a few inspirations we found to get you started.
Photo by Style Art Life Photography
Mini tequila bottles with guest's name and corresponding table number (in Spanish, of course).
Photo via Something Tourquoise
Champagne in cans with a colorful, dotted straw with the guest's name written on a flag.
Little tins with sea salt inside for guests to take home and use to season their food with, which reads: "Thanks for adding flavor to our lives."
Friday Fun: Pop Goes the Question May 03, 13
{Photo by Jill Thomas Photography}
Happy Friday!! We came across this darling engagement photograph. How fabulously fun would it be to use it as your Save the Date, with the tagline: "He POPPED the question!"? What other cute taglines come to mind with this photo?
Two Must-Haves for Your Winter Wedding Ensemble Apr 26, 13
{Photo by Caroline Joy}
Yes, we know summer isn't even here yet, but we also know that some of you are already planning your winter wedding. Here are two must-haves that struck us as being important to your wedding ensemble: 1) berries in your bouquet to add some color festivity, 2) a fur bolero to keep out the winter chill and to add a luxurious look to your wardrobe.
What other items do you think are important to a winter wedding ensemble?
Top Three Ways to Relax and Breathe on Your Wedding Morning Apr 22, 13
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Photo by Erica Rose Photography on Heart Love Weddings via Lover.ly
Have you ever been to an event or hosted an event where the hostess or you were stressed out and running about the entire evening, so that you forgot to relax and have fun?
You don't want that to happen on your wedding day. Trust us. Hanging onto the perspective that no matter what happens, what matters most is that you will be married to the love of your life at the end of the day. Don't forget to enjoy each moment, because it'll soon be over.
Huff Post Lifestyles had a wonderful, insightful little article by Kellee Khalil, founder and CEO of Lover.ly, on the top three ways to relax and breathe while you get ready for what is sure to be one of the most memorable days you will spend with your new husband.
In between pulling the final details together and walking down the aisle lies the time you spend getting ready for your wedding. It's a time that is sometimes forgotten but is no less important, and the worst way to spend a morning prior to your event is focusing on stress (tip from TWG: be sure to hydrate - shy away from alcohol - and get plenty of sleep the night before - you'll have time for drinks and sleepless nights on your honeymoon).
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Photo by Jacquelyn Poussot
1. Allow Plenty of Time: Regardless of whether a wedding coordinator is in your budget or not, have a timeline in mind (and on paper!) for the morning of your wedding. To start, know what time you need to realistically wake up. It's important that you know when your makeup artist and hairstylist are arriving. If you are planning to do your own hair and makeup (tip from TWG: make sure your MOH or bridesmaid is packing some oil blotters and extra powder and lipstick for you to freshen up with throughout the day or evening), practice creating your look beforehand so you know precisely how much time to allow. This may seem like a no brainer, but it's important to inform your wedding party of this agenda too. Be sure to build in more time than you need, and always, always allow time for pictures! (tip from TWG: photos while you're getting ready are always fun).
Photo by Abby Jiu on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly
2. Create Ambiance: Whether you're spending your morning alone with your mom or with a group of your sorority sisters, create an easy, fun ambiance in which to get ready. Have one of your bridesmaids arrive prepared with a playlist filled with your favorite songs to listen to throughout the morning. Music has a way of keeping you calm, occupied, and having fun with your girlfriends. Second, make time to eat together whether you're munching throughout the day on quick finger foods or sitting down for a more formal breakfast complete with mimosas. Lastly, what is a morning spent getting ready without clothes to relax in? Robes are a great option because they are feminine, comfortable, and will not mess up your hair (a serious win).
A New Way to Serve Food at Your Wedding Reception Apr 15, 13
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This weekend, we stumbled upon this delightful idea {which includes "delish" at the end}. In fact, it might just be the coolest idea ever. Each table at this wedding reception featured a framed chalkboard with the name of a song on it. When the DJ played the song that corresponded to the assigned table, the guests got to get up and help themselves to food. The guests got to enjoy the music while waiting - perhaps a few even squeezed some dance moves in. There a several ways to play off this idea!
