Obsession: Garlands

I have a undying love for garlands.  I think they are the perfect addition to any wedding, party, or home decor.  Here are some examples of garlands in action:


Ruffled Blog




The Ruffled Blog is one of my favorite wedding blogs.  One of their featured weddings used garlands and vintage decor to create a feminine and sweet atmosphere.  Garlands also make reading signs so much more fun!


Ruffled Blog




Another Ruffled Blog wedding.  Make a cake table even more sweet with an adorable garland!  The simplest of garlands....heart doilies attached to string by close-pins.

Green Wedding Shoes


Okay, so technically this may not be a garland per-say, but isn't it a fantastic way to decorate the aisle?  This would even work indoors, maybe with twinkle or bistro lights.

Green Wedding Shoes



A frame full of garland!

Hope Feathers



Cake Garland!  I LOVE cake garlands!  The cutest way to customize the look of any dessert!

Elizabeth Anne Designs


Umm, hello glorious lamp-shade-bistro-light-garland.....you are beautiful!

100 Layer Cake


Sweet heart garland!


Needless to say, I adore garlands!  They are so easy to customize and usually easy to create.  Etsy also has tons to choose from.  They can decorate so many aspects of the ceremony and the reception and are just so darn adorable!

Bridesmaids Galore

Lots of brides are choosing colors and letting their maids pick their own dress.  However, if you want the consistency of the same dress, but don't want to make your maids pay a ton, your options can be limited.  My bridal party was made up of mostly out-of-towners so I didn't want them paying a lot of money for a dress they may or may not like especially since they had to pay for their travel to the wedding.  I love Forever 21!  They have such cute dresses and lots of options.  My only warnings are:


1.)  Make sure your maids order their dress right away because stores (that are not "Bridal" stores) can quickly run out of specific sizes.


2.)  Pay attention to hem-lines, especially if you order from a more "teen-friendly" store. 


3.)  Take notice of the fabric.  Sometimes the fabric can look a little cheap in person.


PS....I must really like lists, post #2 and I can't get away from them.   


One thing I found most helpful was having my maids order online.  Since they were all over the country, choosing a dress they could all order online made my life much easier.  


So let the link madness begin!!  I found a bunch of dresses I thought would work for a wedding....enjoy! 

Belted Floral Dress

I looooove when brides choose a print dress, and I adore the sweet sleeve!

Aphrodite Knit Dress



Pleated Career Dress

Classic and tailored. 

Beaded Ruffle Party Dress

This color is amazing and I love the subtle ruffle details.

Lattice Knotted Dress


Silky Diamond Print Dress

I love this style dress for a more casual wedding.  Smack on a red lip and a low chiffon bun and you got yourself a perfect ensemble for an outside affair.

Rosette Epaulet Dress

Sweet, simple, and a little saucy with rosettes on the shoulder.

Falling Bow Dress

Another perfect dress for a casual summer wedding.  Who says a maids dress needs to be fancy?  Why not choose something overly simple and easy to wear then doll it up with amazing accessories?  Or leave it plain and have their accessory be a gorgeous bouquet.

Polished Cocktail Dress

There's even something for the sophisticated bride.

Ponte Rosette Dress


Floral Lace Dress with Belt


Brushed Satin Dress with Leatherette Belt


Sleeveless Silk Bow Dress

I am obsessed with this neutral color right now for maids.

Satin Floral Print Dress

How fun would this be!

Pleated Bib Dress

The Beginning

I am beyond excited and nervous to begin this process.  I don’t know why I’ve put it off for so long, but here I am blog-land! 

First let me say, I have an unhealthy obsession with weddings.  I still have piles of wedding magazines I cannot bear to part with, read wedding blogs on a daily basis, and basically attack any bride-to-be with ideas and resources….there really needs to be a patch for this.  All of this bridal energy cannot be put into my own wedding, since I have already had my day in the sun two years ago when I married my best friend and the most wonderful man I know, but it has to go somewhere….so tada!  My blog will hopefully be my bridal outlet as I try to share things I know, things I learned, and things other people know a million times better than I do. 

Second, I also have a love for home décor, design, and other random items that I am excited to share here as well. 

Third, I am so ready to have some sort of creative outlet!  I am not the most computer savvy, so I will be learning gradually and hopefully figuring out how to make this blog user friendly as well as pretty, because – let’s be honest - that’s what really matters.   

So welcome to Market Day!  This will be fun.