Flowers for the Bridal Party

Here, there's a floral idea to suite every member of your entourage. Your maid of honor's nosegay should be small -- like this clutch of sweet peas, lily of the valley, ranunculus, dusty miller, and brunia -- because during the vows, she'll hold yours, too. As for your groom, "make his boutonniere out of your bouquet's most unexpected element, like this black privet fruit," says Martha Stewart Weddings style director Kate Berry. When decking out Dad, simplicity is key: A dusty miller leaf anchors one freesia spray. Your flower girl deserves a crown as petite and delicate as she is. A wreath of arabicum flowers, lily of the valley, and branchy santolina, dolled up by tiny crabapples, is just the ticket. For the mother of the bride? Out with the old-fashioned corsage, and in with a youthful posy of stephanotis, 'Henry Eilers' black-eyed susan, lily of the valley, and a garden rose

Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: Flowers for Every Element of Your Wedding

A Twist on Traditions

Digital Guest Book! Devote a corner to a video booth: Set up a digital camcorder, leave a movie clapper and dry-erase pens for guests to write their names (or tidings), and voila -- turn on your computer to watch your guest book.

For more ideas visit Martha!

In Full Bloom Wedding Centerpiece

Calling all you DIY and Craft-Oriented Brides! The flowers you want to use aren't in season -- but that's okay. Make these centerpieces using Martha Stewart's floral clip art to create your favorite blooms anytime of year.  A great way to "kill time" if you're trapped in the house this winter!

Click here for details on the how to, supplies needed and different templates!

Monogrammed Ribbon for Your Bouquet

A perfumed burst of about 80 sweet peas, an old-fashioned favorite for early-summer brides, is dotted by something blue, tweedia, and bound by a ribbon embroidered with the bride and groom's initial and wedding date. Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: 15 Years of Great Wedding Ideas

Easy and Chic Centerpieces

Wrap cylinder vases in varying sizes with anaglypta -- an embossed wallpaper -- to create elegant containers for your centerpieces. Click here for more from Martha Stewart Weddings!

Pie for Everyone!

For the DIY....and pie lovers out there!

Leftover dessert doubles as guest favors when packaged in boxes that are as pretty as, well, pie. Photocopy template at 400 percent; trace onto card stock. Cut out the image with scallop scissors along scalloped edges and regular scissors on solid lines. With a straightedge and a bone folder, score paper along dotted lines. Fold along scored lines, and secure tabs with double-sided tape. Line box with parchment paper, place a slice inside, and tie on a tag.



Read more at Marthastewart.com: Dessert Party Favors - Martha Stewart Recipes

Kleinfeld's Final Blowout Sale!

 On Tuesday, November 30, 2010

 3:00 p.m. - Doors close at 7:00 p.m.

No appointment necessary - First Come, First Served

Due to space limitations, Kleinfeld can only accommodate one guest per bride and please be prepared to share a dressing room with other brides.

• Designer Shoes starting at $25
• Veils & Headpieces starting at $99
• Bridal Gowns starting at $799 and up.
• Save up to 70% on select sample bridal gowns, headpieces, veils and accessories from top bridal designers at Kleinfeld's Blow Out Sample Sale!

*Additional 25% off is valid for Bridal Gowns only.

 No regular priced merchandise will be shown...sample gowns only! Cash/Credit Card and Carry!

Unexpected Centerpieces

Tree centerpieces with pomanders
Who needs a few puny offshoots when you can decorate your reception table with an entire tree? For a modern look, spray-paint the branches a monochromatic hue and adorn with graphic pomanders in a bright color.

Boxes of fruit centerpieces
Nothing says summer or fall quite like a crate of oranges or a wooden bucket of apples. Why not put the flavors of the season at the center of your wedding reception decor?

Board games and books centerpieces

One part vintage charm, one part charismatic personalization, building centerpieces around your hobbies or interests is a great way to put a unique touch on your wedding reception decor.

Potted cacti centerpieces
Lately succulents have been making a splash on the wedding scene, but for couples who really want their centerpieces to be unexpected, we suggest a tougher alternative.

Centerpieces in unexpected containers

Vases are nice, mason jars are rustic, candelabrum are dramatic, but for a truly unexpected centerpiece, you need to broaden your understanding of what constitutes a flower holder

Unexpected dessert centerpieces

You've probably seen weddings where the couple opts for small cakes on each table in lieu of sheet cakes or a giant wedding cake. In a similar vein, get creative with your dessert centerpieces by opting for colorful macaroons, truffles, or even marshmallow snowballs.

Ornamental Centerpieces

Ornaments aren't only for the Christmas tree anymore. By selecting vivid jewel tones in glitzy textures, these colorful orbs can add an unexpected twist to your reception centerpieces.

I hope you have been inspired to try something new! Thanks to the knot.com for the pictures and great tips!

Take it Personal

Check out this guest book from BellaPuzzlesToo! Wedding Puzzle (guest book), Photo, 130 PIECES, wood, hand cut, personalized, words, figurals, 15 x 20 inches...what a keeper!

This 130-piece custom wedding puzzle is a guest book you'll want to play with. Choose a photo and words to make this heirloom wooden puzzle your own!

SIZE: 15 x 20 inches.
PIECES: 130.
IMAGE: your photo.
SPECIAL PIECES:
- names or initials
- a short phrase
- event date
- a figure (heart, leaf, other)
WHERE TO USE THIS PUZZLE?
- wedding
- bar mitzvah
- baby shower
- sweet 16
- anniversary
- birthday
- retirement
HOW IT WORKS:
1. You a favorite photo (.jpg, 200dpi minimum).
2. They create a custom wooden jigsaw puzzle.
3. They ship the puzzle to you. You also receive two special pens.
4. Guests at your event sign the back of the puzzle pieces. There is space on each piece for a name and short message.

TURNAROUND TIME: 11 weeks U.S., 13 weeks international. ** Please order early. **
Be sure to visit them and browse around!

Foto Fun!

An ideal way to bring fun to your wedding, sweet 16, Mitzvah and any other party!
This past weekend Jillian and Tim used Tri-State Professionals to provide their guests with fun and entertainment for their guests at the Westin in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  As you can see...the guests loved it!

Thanks to Jill and Tim for allowing All Things Beautiful to be a part of their special day! More pictures in the weeks to come!