Friday, July 9, 2010
Shoes, Glorious Shoes: Lanalia Shoes
I love shoes. I love it more when I find fab bridal shoes that are modern and totally do not look like traditional bridal shoes. So I am going ga-ga over these shoes by Lanalia. First of all, they come in a wide array of colors. That will work for you and your 'maids. Bonus - you can also get the Swarovski crystals in a variety of colors. Now if you can't create a shoe to match your wedding color scheme, then I don't know what to tell you. See the entire collection for yourself, but these are my favs.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
You Ought To Be In Pictures: Washington Post's Wedding Video Series
The Washington Post has launched a fab Wedding Video Series. It profiles D.C. area couples getting ready to walk down the aisle. The videos take a look at how the couples met to where they had their first kiss and right up to the present. A new video will be posted every Thursday. If you know someone or want to be profiled, email OnLove@washpost.com with the subject line of "I Do!"
Simple Luxury: Robes by Doie Designs (Plus A Little Discount)
Robes by Doie Designs would make a great gift for your 'maids. This robe is made from bamboo, jersey and silk. So even the most environmentally aware bride can rest assured that this gift is eco-friendly. The fabrics are natural and sustainable and each robe has been produced locally, just a few miles from our headquarters in Los Angeles.
As a bonus to readers of The Bridal Wishlist, get 20% off the purchase of one robe (use promo code brides20) or 30% off the purchase of five or more robes (use promo code friends30). Bridal lovelies, get to shopping.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Beachy Accessories for Wedding or Anytime from "Five and Two" by Briana Rose
Looking for some star-fish accessories for your beach themed wedding?Brianarose Accessories on etsy might be your perfect answer.And she doesn't just make star-fish jewelry and hair clips,but wooden heart earrings,flower hair clips,and much more,as well as selling a few vintage clothing finds.
ingrid - starfish hair clip
Doesn't look like it came out of a bridal magazine,like Get Married?
I found Briana's shop by looking through the etsy forums,and loved her shop so much,I wanted to do an interview,as well as a feature.She's also offering you a "buy one,get one half off".Send her a convo or email with the code "July".
~~~~~~~~~The Interview~~~~~~~~~~
Q: So,are you married?If you are,can you tell us a few things about your wedding.If you're not,describe your dream wedding.
A: Oh yes, oh yes! I just got married a month ago to my high school sweetheart. We've been together over five and a half years. Our wedding was perfect; a small, barbeque style event. We chose circus roses for the centerpieces and casual black suits with flip flops for the mens' attire. All very casual. It was outside in a ranch, and thankfully it was just barely over 90 degrees!
Q: Explain your creative process (how do you get ideas/inspiration for your craft,and how do you put them into action)
A: I really enjoy using items from nature. The theme of "five and two" is "beautiful, naturally." I think women should feel beautiful, naturally. Here's a little blurb on my Etsy profile:
You should feel beautiful, naturally. Because lets face it, you are beautiful. Women of all ages should embrace their natural features; be comfortable in your skin. You were created with all of those wonderful features on purpose. Those wrinkles you wish would disappear, those were meant to be there. The junk in the trunk you got goin’ on, was meant to be there. The freckles all over your face, were placed there on purpose. You’re beautiful, naturally.
Q: What item do you enjoy making most? And which has been the hardest to make so far, as well as which has been the easiest? What do you find has been your best-seller?
A: The item I enjoy most is also my best-seller and most difficult item to make; starfish accessories! I'm particularly proud of starfish accessories, as they are unlike any other. They go through a detailed cleaning, strengthening and assembling process. There are lots of steps to take in order to make the starfish accessories as strong and clean as possible, while preserving their natural beauty. They're really fun to make, I enjoy deciding the rhinestone designs the most! I think they add an extra sweet little sparkle.
Q: What are your favorite colors to design with. What are your favorite colors personally?
A: I love using the rainbow tinted Swarovski rhinestones, seen on this starfish pendant: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50313779/chloe-starfish-pendant. I think the colors reflect the true personality of the starfish. My favorite colors are black, white, turquoise and pink!
Q: What skills (any skills, not just crafty ones), do you wish you knew more about?
A: I wish I my guitar skills were better! I'm proud of my guitar knowledge, though. I taught myself by looking up chords online. I also wish I knew how to cook! I'm married now, so I'm working on it! I wish I knew more about photography, as well. Not just for my Etsy shop, but for personal projects.
Q: What goals do you have for your etsy shop, any new product ideas?
A: I hope to spread the word about my shop with great customer service. I want my clients to feel pampered! I'd also like to discover more of my target audience and learn how to reach them.
Q: A few random facts about yourself? :)
A: I just got my first full time job, I am a pastor's wife, I could eat pizza every day, and I can make the Star Trek symbol with my toes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Isn't she awesome?
ingrid - starfish hair clip
Doesn't look like it came out of a bridal magazine,like Get Married?
I found Briana's shop by looking through the etsy forums,and loved her shop so much,I wanted to do an interview,as well as a feature.She's also offering you a "buy one,get one half off".Send her a convo or email with the code "July".
~~~~~~~~~The Interview~~~~~~~~~~
Q: So,are you married?If you are,can you tell us a few things about your wedding.If you're not,describe your dream wedding.
A: Oh yes, oh yes! I just got married a month ago to my high school sweetheart. We've been together over five and a half years. Our wedding was perfect; a small, barbeque style event. We chose circus roses for the centerpieces and casual black suits with flip flops for the mens' attire. All very casual. It was outside in a ranch, and thankfully it was just barely over 90 degrees!
Q: Explain your creative process (how do you get ideas/inspiration for your craft,and how do you put them into action)
A: I really enjoy using items from nature. The theme of "five and two" is "beautiful, naturally." I think women should feel beautiful, naturally. Here's a little blurb on my Etsy profile:
You should feel beautiful, naturally. Because lets face it, you are beautiful. Women of all ages should embrace their natural features; be comfortable in your skin. You were created with all of those wonderful features on purpose. Those wrinkles you wish would disappear, those were meant to be there. The junk in the trunk you got goin’ on, was meant to be there. The freckles all over your face, were placed there on purpose. You’re beautiful, naturally.
Q: What item do you enjoy making most? And which has been the hardest to make so far, as well as which has been the easiest? What do you find has been your best-seller?
A: The item I enjoy most is also my best-seller and most difficult item to make; starfish accessories! I'm particularly proud of starfish accessories, as they are unlike any other. They go through a detailed cleaning, strengthening and assembling process. There are lots of steps to take in order to make the starfish accessories as strong and clean as possible, while preserving their natural beauty. They're really fun to make, I enjoy deciding the rhinestone designs the most! I think they add an extra sweet little sparkle.
Q: What are your favorite colors to design with. What are your favorite colors personally?
A: I love using the rainbow tinted Swarovski rhinestones, seen on this starfish pendant: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50313779/chloe-starfish-pendant. I think the colors reflect the true personality of the starfish. My favorite colors are black, white, turquoise and pink!
Q: What skills (any skills, not just crafty ones), do you wish you knew more about?
A: I wish I my guitar skills were better! I'm proud of my guitar knowledge, though. I taught myself by looking up chords online. I also wish I knew how to cook! I'm married now, so I'm working on it! I wish I knew more about photography, as well. Not just for my Etsy shop, but for personal projects.
Q: What goals do you have for your etsy shop, any new product ideas?
A: I hope to spread the word about my shop with great customer service. I want my clients to feel pampered! I'd also like to discover more of my target audience and learn how to reach them.
Q: A few random facts about yourself? :)
A: I just got my first full time job, I am a pastor's wife, I could eat pizza every day, and I can make the Star Trek symbol with my toes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Isn't she awesome?
Preston Bailey Will Teach You What You Need to Know About Wedding Planning
CELEBRITY EVENT DESIGNER PRESTON BAILEY PARTNERS WITH THE WEDDING PLANNING INSTITUTE TO OFFER EXPERT WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN COURSE TO ACCREDITED COLLEGES ACROSS THE U.S.
The design icon Preston Bailey has joined forces with Lovegevity's Wedding Planning Institute, the industry leader in certification and training for wedding and event professionals. Together, they will create and launch the first event design course of its kind, based on Bailey's 30-years of experience with celebrities such as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ivanka Trump and others.
Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design course will allow students to experience the step-by-step processes and techniques utilized by one of the globe's leading wedding and event experts, industry pioneer Bailey. This new course is a comprehensive “how-to” for the industry, providing real behind-the-scenes footage, photographs and documentation, including insights into the wizardry that can make a wedding a one-of-a-kind, magical event for a couple and their guests.
Starting August 15, 2010, Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design course will be rolling out to nearly 2,000 local academic institutions around the country, including University of Texas in Arlington, Miami-Dade College, University of Colorado in Colorado Springs and Brooklyn College. Dependent upon each school's administration, the course will be available to both full-time college students in regular classroom environments and adults in continuing education programs. It will also be made directly available to students through an online program hosted by The Wedding Planning Institute.
The full course tuition, including all four of Preston Bailey’s wedding and event design books, online curriculum and community access, and certification exam fee will be $1,195.00. The course will be available in English or Spanish.
For students taking Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design course along with the Wedding Planning Institute’s Certified Wedding and Event Planner certification course, total tuition will be $2,095.00. Payment plan options will be available for the bundled courses.
Prospective students can begin enrolling today by visiting: Preston Bailey's Signature Wedding & Event Design.
About Preston Bailey Designs:
Preston Bailey has been lauded as one of the world's premiere event designers and tastemakers. With 30-plus years of experience under the auspices of his namesake company Preston Bailey Designs (www.prestonbailey.com
About The Wedding Planning Institute:
The Wedding Planning Institute, a division of Lovegevity.com, Inc., is the industry leader in certification and training for wedding and event professionals. LWPI has established an academic network of nearly 2,000 colleges and universities in the United States, as well as a network of international colleges offering LWPI’s Wedding & Event Planning Certification. Established in 1997 by Cho Phillips, LWPI was founded with the sole purpose of providing an academic career path for aspiring wedding and social event planners. In addition to the online curriculum, students can attend classes at a local college or university and learn from an established Wedding/Event Planner who has been in business in the local market for a minimum of five years. Students receive hands-on training, assist at real weddings/events, meet with guest speakers such as local vendors, and attend site/venue tours. Upon graduation, LWPI students are positioned to join an existing business, participate in non-paid internships, receive job placement assistance, or start their own business.
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