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Bicycle Wedding Theme

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
bicycle wedding theme big day

Photo from Before the Big Day

We say the couple that cycles together, stays together. So throw a fun off-the-beaten-path bicycle-themed wedding! It’s spring after all, and with sunny warm weather, it’s the perfect time to ride a bike. And if you and your man love going for long bike rides, then you’re sure to love a bicycle wedding theme. It’s such a fun idea you can get super creative with from the invitations to riding with your guests. Here’s some inspiration to get your gears turning!

1. Send out chic bicycle chevron print invitations to all your guests. We say, “BYOB!” (Bring your own bike because it’s dinner and biking.)

Photo from Party Simplicity

2. Depending on when and where your wedding is, it can get really warm. Set out a bicycle woven basket with hand fans. Your guests will greatly appreciate them.

bicycle wedding fan favors

Photo from Wedding Chicks

3. Here are some cute wedding favors – bicycle bells. Everyone will be hootin’ and hollerin’ and ringin’ for the newlyweds!

Photo from Wedding Chicks

4. AHH-DORBS! Let the kiddos have fun too. Send the ring bearer and flower girl down the aisle on a tricycle.

bicycle wedding aisle

Photo from Cameron Leung Photography

5. Say your I-do’s and kiss your husband under your very own bicycle wedding arch.

Photo from Wedding Chicks

6. After the ceremony, hop on your bikes (guests too) and ride over to the reception party. This will be a ride you’ll always remember, plus a great photo op.

bicycle wedding guests

Photo from Green Wedding Shoes

7. Decorate your big cake with bicycle designs or add a bicycle cake topper.

Photo from Dessert Works

8. And with cake, things are sure to get messy. Bicycle-print napkins? Yes, please!

Photo from Flickr

Warm sunny weather is the perfect time to dust off the bikes. If you’re a cycling couple or just looking for a fun wedding trend, go bicycling! Keep it simple with bicycle-designed invitations and cake, or encourage everyone to ride their bikes to your big day. What type of bike would you ride to a wedding?

Fab Finds: Wedding Thank You Cards

Monday, May 13th, 2013

thank you card wedding stationary

Thank you – the best thing you can say to everyone that’s a part of your wedding. Thank your mama, your gift givers, your ring bearer, and definitely thank your bridesmaid because girl you were a bridezilla! But it’s your big day, so we totally understand. Just give out some cute thank-you cards to show your appreciation. The wedding day is the biggest event in a girl’s life and it takes a lot of work to put together, so a personal card will be well received. This week’s fab finds are from mother-daughter duo, lilcubby.

1. Buy a stack of these thank-you cards to give out to everyone that came out or gave you a gift. The color of the heart can be changed to match your wedding theme.

Wedding Thank You Cards

 

2. Here’s an adorable card with a pair of lovebirds standing on an acoustic guitar. All of lilcubby’s cards are blank on the inside with room for you to write a special note.

Wedding Thank You Cards helpers

3. Send big props to all your photographers! They captured all the beautiful moments so you can look back and remember the best day of your life.

Wedding Thank You Cards camera

 

4. How bout that florist? Florists need love too, so send a special card their way!

Wedding Thank You Cards florist

5. The lil ones will love getting a card in the mail. Ring bearer and flower girl cards, with a lil colored bow tie and heart.

Wedding Thank You Cards ring

 

6. Here’s a card just for the maid of honor (send one to the bridesmaids too)!
Wedding Thank You Cards maid honor

 

7. Matching cards for the best man and groomsmen.

Wedding Thank You Cards best man

8. And of course, gotta send one to the wonderful ‘rents and in-laws.

Wedding Thank You Cards parents

 

Show all your wedding guests and helpers your appreciation and pass out those wedding thank you cards like cheddar. Check out lilcubby on Etsy to buy any of these cards.

Wedding Favor Ideas for Spring

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Photo from Squidoo

Golly, it’s spring time! It’s a lovely time of year to have a wedding, and one of the many reasons we love spring weddings is taking it outdoors and being in the sun. Just imagine the warmth and love surrounding you as all your friends and family join you to celebrate your marriage. Show them how thankful you are to have them all out, by giving them a unique wedding favor. If you’re having a spring wedding, consider one of these one-of-a-kind gifts your guests will truly appreciate.

1. Mini Champagne

A little bubbly is nice and a classy choice for fancier weddings. Little apple cider bottles would be super cute for the kids.

wedding favor ideas for spring

Photo from Wedding Bee

2. Tea Time

Gift your favorite tea like “the perfect mix” for iced tea. Customize your own package with DIY labels for a personalize touch your guests will remember.

wedding favor ideas

Photo from Wedding Favors Unlimited

3. Vintage Tea Cups

Make collecting wedding favors fun! Beautiful vintage tea cups are wonderful options to give as-is or to make candles.

wedding favor ideas tea cup vintage

Photo from Jenna McKenzie

4. Cinnamon Rolls

This is absolutely the cutest thing we’ve ever seen – tinned cinnamon rolls. Mmm your whole wedding will smell sweet!

wedding favor idea cinnamon rolls

Photo from Grey Likes Weddings

5. Jalapeno Jelly

We haven’t tried jalapeno jelly, but something tells us it must be good! It’s a unique homemade gift, an alternative to fruit jams.

wedding favor ideas jalapeno jelly

Photo from Dupar and Company

6. Mixed CD

If Suzy-Homemaker’s not your thing, you can definitely make your own mixed CD. Your guests will keep jamming to your wedding mix, long after the last dance.

Photos from Society Bride & Pinterest

Check out our favors section for more ideas. What are some of your favorite ideas? Do you make or buy your wedding favors?

Food Stations Wedding Trend

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Photo from Visionari

Earlier this month, we shared a really hip new wedding trend – food trucks. But another trend that’s just as tasty are food stations. Yes, it’s like good ol family times. Send out the message: It’s BYOD (Bring Your Own Dish)! It’s so reminiscent of family reunions, breaking bread, and making memories. Taste a little bit of this and taste a little bit of that. Or if you want, you can set up food stations. Have a running theme with your favorite eats like a huge cereal bar for Sunday Brunch, or a seafood station for a nautical wedding. Whatever you like, get creative!

Now that we’ve got you excited, we’re sure you’re starving for some more creative ideas. We’ve rounded up our favorite food stations for your hungry minds.

1. Taco Station

We love heading to Taco night with the girls, so why not make it The Taco Big Day? Get fancy with fish tacos or have a build-your-own taco station. Stock up on the guac!

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Photo from Ruffled Blog

2. Chinese Take Out

Serve some Chinese in cute little take-out containers. A wok station would be major but pre-filled boxes with stir-fry, some potstickers and egg rolls will be golden!

food stations wedding trend 2

Photo from That's What She Said Boston

 

3. Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

A bit of warm tomato soup shooters and grilled cheese triangles (sans crust).

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Photo from Langham Huntington Wedding

4. Mashed Potato Bar

Here’s a bar you’ll totally be open to – mashed potato bar. Mmm indulge in some good comfort food.

Photo from Weddings Illustrated

 

 

5. Mini Burgers

Mini burgers! How cute would a baseball theme wedding be? Too cute!

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Photo from Groom to Be Blg

 

6. Smores

Forget the giant chocolate fountain. Everybody wants s’more smores! Gather everyone around a giant fire pit or utilize a table of candles.

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Photo from I Love Farm Weddings

7. Ice Cream Sundae

Hot outdoor weddings call for ice cream sundaes. A spread of toppings like granola, fudge, and sprinkles will bring the kid out of everyone.

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Photo from Elizabeth Anne Designs

For a unique wedding, set up food stations. Serve up your favorite dishes in small bites so everyone can enjoy a little of everything. It’s totally customizable to your theme and budget. What tasty bites will you be having at your wedding?

Chevron Wedding Decorations

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

chevron wedding decorationsPhoto by Gabriel Ryan Photographers.

Chevron stripes are such a buzz, we’re going round 2, a sequel to our last post: Chic Chevron Accessories to Wear at Your Wedding. The zig-zag stripe is a unique and quirky print, making it a fun wedding decoration. We say make your wedding ALL ABOUT CHEVRON. So now that we’ve seen how to wear chevron on the big day, it’s time to talk decor. Chevron can be incorporated to all parts of your decoration from the guestbook at the front table, right down to the labels on your wine bottles. The key to decorating with chevron is to own it. The more chevron, the better. You want your guests to notice your one-of-a-kind wedding theme, right? Right! Take a look at these photos for inspiration.

1. Guestbook

Get your friends and family, right as they walk in, with the guestbook.

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2. Table Numbers

Keep your tables organized with these chic table-number signs.

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3. Table Runners

Have table runners going both vertically and horizontally.

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4. Cute Napkins

Eco-friendly and cute – cloth napkins.

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5. Fun Pinwheels

Add on to the fun whimsical print with pinwheels.

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6. Custom Wine Bottle Labels

Wine class’ up any event. Make your own wine bottle labels with a fancy chevron print.

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7. Chevron-Print Wine Glasses

Then serve up your wine in some monogrammed and chevron-printed glasses.

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8. “MR” and “MRS” Chair Signs

And when you’re finally announced husband and wife, sit back and relax on your “Mr. & Mrs.” chairs.

chevron wedding decoration

Looking for more chevron decorations? Purchase any of these products and more wedding decor on Etsy!

Laser Cut Wedding Invites – A Popular Paper Trend

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Laser cut details are becoming very popular in wedding invitations and accessories. These specially created pieces could be on the same scale of beauty as works of art. Each decoration is created individually by using cutting edge technology that allows for an incredibly intricate design.

This gorgeous laser cut booklet covers from KatBluStudio could be used for wedding programs or invitations and incorporates the delicate yet popular damask design in a personalized way.


Laser cut invitations are so unique and will hopefully leave your guests feeling excited to see what other details could be included in your big day.

Laser cut invites can be customized with any level of detail. Create an entire custom made project or perhaps specially detailed accents like the gorgeous gate on the invite above.

Laser cut items are not limited to wedding invitations and programs; wedding guest favors can be enhanced with some laser detailing as well.  Everyone loves Jordan almonds and packaging them in these customizable laser cut favor boxes will keep your guests enjoying their treats in a memorable and creative way.


If you are looking for an especially affordable particularly unique way of customizing any theme then laser cut paper products are the way to go. These Eiffel towers would be perfect for a French themed wedding!

Fairytale weddings can become more magical with these laser cut carriages and may even get your guests feeling like royalty at your grand event.

Thinking outside the glass? Laser cut paper details can enhance every detail of your wedding and now your guests will never lose track of their glass during the reception. These delicate and beautiful glass markers from Rocheleau Designs could bring the idea of sharpies on red cups to your wedding in a classy way.

Cupcake towers are a popular trend for wedding receptions and adding a little detail to these tasty treats can make all the difference. These cupcake wraps from Back to Zero are so unique and add just the right detail to enhance the beauty and artistry that is a wedding cupcake.

We love when the new couple has a special area dedicated to them at their receptions. These laser cut signs give a beautiful vintage detail without breaking the bank and can be easily preserved for memories after the event.

Laser cut weddings can be an especially beautiful and incredibly unique way to customize your wedding and leave your guests completely enveloped in your theme and vision. Happy planning!

Spring Weddings – 6 Tips to Success (Part 2)

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

In our last blog post, we introduced the first three tips and ideas for creating successful spring weddings. Today we continue to delve deeper into the topic and uncover three more interesting and unique ideas for brides to use when planning their own spring weddings.

1. Signature Sips: Spring weddings usually take place outdoors and when the heat can get the best of you, a refreshing beverage can almost always do the trick. Consider creating a signature cocktail using the flavors of the season to incorporate spring into every aspect of your celebration. If you prefer to have a non-alcoholic option, a unique option is a customizable lemonade bar. You could feature personalized or monogrammed glasses or Mason jars for guests to create their own custom lemonade with flavors that are also associated with the spring season. Use fresh or muddled strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, jasmine or even mint for a cool and refreshing treat that every guest sure to enjoy. The goal is to associate as many subtle details with the season as possible; after all, the date is still all about you.


Photo Credits: Capers Catering ,The Bridal District, Vintage Paper Hearts, Melissa Baum, Loverly

2      Wedding cake & desserts: Each and every wedding cake is unique and beautiful in its own right. Consider incorporating floral notes and flavors when it comes to creating your wedding cake. Beautiful edible flowers cascading through a multi-tiered cake could create a very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing piece of edible art. Don’t be afraid of adding little touches of pastel color to your wedding cake to incorporate the spring theme into every aspect of your dessert options. If you are hoping to encourage your guests to snack on more than just wedding cake, a great dessert option would be multicolored pastel macaroons. These tasty little treats are not only delicious and delectable but their pastel range of colors will bring a pop of color into your palette and will continue to express your spring wedding theme in a subtle and classy way.


Photo Credits: Perfect Wedding Day, Anna Rosa, Envy Cake, E Wedding

3. Wedding favors: Takeaways can be some of the most memorable aspects of attending a wedding. You want your wedding favors to leave your guests with a feeling that will be cohesive with the experience they had at your wedding. Make these favors unique to you and your spouse but also make these favors cohesive with your spring wedding theme. Fun ideas could include a pastel colored candy bar with personalized or monogrammed take-home containers for each guest to fill with your favorite pastel colored candies. This candy bar idea is especially popular with the kids and families, but by having the take-home containers readily available; it will limit the amount of candy that each person can take. Other options include lovebirds, personalized spring cookies, candles, bottle openers or even wine stoppers. What you choose to give your guests will be unique to your wedding and how you incorporate these favors into your spring wedding is completely dependent upon your personal style. The possibilities truly are endless.


Photo Credit: Crimson Cash, Magical MomentMoxie Q

Don’t forget that BravoBride is a central hub to all your wedding planning needs. If you are planning your spring or summer wedding or even getting a head start on next year’s nuptials, then we encourage you to check out the various sections of our website for excellent resources, vendors and both used and new wedding related merchandise. We have everything you and your fellow brides to be could need to plan your unforgettable spring weddings. Happy planning!

Spring Weddings – 6 Tips for Success (Part 1)

Monday, March 4th, 2013

Spring weddings allow for a fresh pop of color, a delightfully light and airy environment and uniquely sweet and subtle details that help create a wedding experience as refreshing as the spring season itself. In part one of our two part series; we will introduce 3 ways that any bride-to-be can use to “spring” their wedding into success.

Photo Credit: Lane Dittoe

1.Wardrobe: From the wedding dress to the wedding shoes and everything in between, the beauty is in the details. The two pairs of shoes below for example, stay consistent with wedding white while incorporating the beauty of spring blossoms. We love the embellishment encrusted heel and the gold tone details. These heels paired with a light and flowing tulle, feathered or chiffon dress would be a beautiful look for any spring event.

Photo Credit: (From L to R) Love Meagan, Mac Vicente, WeHeartIt.Com, VoguePk

2.Flowers: what could be more intrinsic of a spring wedding than flowers? With the entire season centered on the blooming of new life, incorporating pastel colors and unique elements of nature will help convey a beautifully executed accent for your event. Don’t be afraid to use greenery in ways that you may not have originally thought possible. A very popular trend for spring weddings is incorporating succulents into bridal bouquets and centerpieces. Also consider using tree limbs, branches and extra greenery to add dimension to seasonal flowers like tulips or lilacs. Any combination of these flowers will leave your guests praising the beauty of your floral design.

Photo Credits(L to R):  Simply Peachy, Living MSN, FrenchBouquetTulsa

3.Food: when spring has sprung, it brings into season of whole new pallets of fruits and vegetables for our choosing. When creating your dishes, consider using fresh ingredients that are unique to the spring season. The flavor of your food will be associated with the time of year you are being married and will be just another detail adding to the cohesive theme of your spring wedding. Consider using light flavors like berry, lemon, vanilla and almond to add layers of flavor to a garden spring salad or even a main entrée. The possibilities are endless and are based on your personal palette and budget.

Photo Credit: (L to R) SweetOnVeg, Dinner Series, BabaSteve

Be sure to check back in a few days for three more tips for creating a sensational spring wedding. Until then, check out all that we have to offer a bride-to-be. Happy shopping!

9 Valentine Wedding Ideas That You’ll Love

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Weddings and Valentine’s day, now that’s a romantic combo! We found 9 Valentine inspired wedding ideas that you’re sure to love all year around.

red heart earrings

Who doesn’t love the gift of jewelry, especially these lovely red ruby garnet glass heart earrings. Sweet and pretty, you’ll find yourself wearing these all the time.

ruby and diamond hair accessories

Speaking of bling, your wedding day up-do would look fabulous with this stunning hair accessory. It’s one of a kind and made from a remnant section of a rhinestone necklace and an orphaned red stone earring. Just gorgeous!

handmade valentines day card
Sometimes all you need to show your love on Valentines day (or your wedding day) is a simple, elegant card like this letter pressed version.

heart wedding wreathShow your love before your wedding guests even walk through the door. This heart wedding wreath is perfect for the big day and St. Valentine’s day too. Best of all, it even smells good!

personalized wedding gifts
Bring your love in doors with this personalized print. This would make a fabulous Valentine’s or Wedding Day surprise!

bridesmaid gift ideas
These beautiful personalized necklaces feature a 14k gold filled heart initial and one custom birthstone. Give one to your bridesmaids, Mom or any lucky lady in your life.

heart wedding bands

Two rings. One love. This set would make lovely wedding bands or promise rings and you’re sure to receive a ton of compliments.

heart cookie cutter
For your loved one with a sweet tooth, this heart shaped cookie cutter would make a fun and festive gift. You could even use the cookies as wedding favors.

Valentine gift bag
Finally, presentation is everything and what are you going put all these fabulous Valentine inspired wedding items in? Well, these fun striped and polka dot gift bags of course!

Balloons Aren’t Just for Birthdays

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Wedding and balloons – when I put the two together, an image (much like below) crosses my mind.


Quick! Erase that image and continue to read on.

Balloons really are back. They are either clustered in multiples to create fabulous props for photo shoots or grand in size to accentuate the moment. However used, the balloons we chose to preview add style, romance and whimsy to that special day. Here are some ideas in hopes that you may be able to shake the “tacky balloon” myth of past.


Wow, now these are the kinda balloons that I love! Extra-large 36” in diameter with flowing tassels and style galore. Geronimo makes some of the best balloon designs yet. The detail on the string with the frills and pom poms takes these balloons over the top!

wedding balloons
Love this Balloon Photo Chandelier! It’s a DIY idea from WeddingChicks.com. This would be wonderful at the rehearsal dinner or at a bridal shower. What a great way to tell your story, a memory bank for you and your friends to look at and enjoy through the night.

letter balloonsImage via Avery House.

These letter and number balloons are not for the kid party next door but for the “glam” factor in your wedding backdrop, or the”wow” in your Save the Date Card. Very cool and stylish. You can find them at this Etsy shop.

unique wedding decorations
Okay, so technically these are not real balloons but actual hand-blown glass decorative wall hangings. They are so hip I just had to add them in. How cool would they be used in a wedding or engagement photo shoot! Adore that they are forever.

Image via Vantage Pictures.

If someone had said sparkly lights and balloons this is not what I would have pictured. This is absolutely stylish and chic! Love how it draws the eye up to fun and color in such a traditional tent setting.

unique wedding cake toppersImage by Ryan Price.

Sweet and adorable why not carry the balloon theme onto the cake. This is a fabulous cake topper perfect for a treat table.

martha stewart wedding ideasImages via Martha Stewart

If Martha Stewart is featuring it as a trend then you know it is going to be around for a while. This gorgeous table setting from Martha shows how beautiful light and airy colored balloons create an elegant setting. We also love them for bride and groom photo props!

Photo by Brittany Esther.

Lastly, clusters of balloons high and low to create the perfect props that capture this brilliant and artistic engagment photo by Brittany Esther. Balloons have definitely made a comeback and we love it!

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