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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

A GREAT GASTBY WEDDING



Vintage inspired weddings never go out of style.  
With THE GREAT GATSBY movie soon to be released and the popularity of DOWNTON ABBEY, is it any wonder that the romanticism of the roaring '20's is gaining momentum as 
the wedding trend of the year?


 CHOOSE YOUR VENUE

An elegant estate or historical mansion

ORIGINAL INSPIRATION FOR THE GREAT GATSBY

ORA sprawling outdoor venue

CHOOSE YOUR RIDE

FILL IN THE DETAILS
THE DRESS, FROM FLIRTY TO SOPHISTICATED
IN IVORY OR WHITE

THE FLIRTY FLAPPER


THE HIGH SOCIETY SOPHISTICATE


THE SOPHISTICATED FLAPPER

It's all about the details
Lace, Pearls. Rhinestones, Feathers and Gold



Feathers or Fur



WHITE & GOLD T-STRAP 
OR
SATIN AND LACE


Soft, romantic pastels

A Downton Abbey Wedding


OPULENCE, ELEGANCE AND FORMALITY

Gold, silver, and crystal formal place settings



Sweet Endings

You MUST have CHAMPAGNE and lots of it!
Make Champagne your signature drink and 
make it part of your reception decor!


An Art Deco wedding cake is the perfect ending, 
whether black and white or 
GATSBY glistening gold








Visit WWW.MYLUSCIOUSLIFE.COM for more pictures
of the film sets and locations used for
THE GREAT GATSBY movie
to be released
May 10, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013

FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS


In honor of EARTH WEEK, this is a FABULOUS RECYCLING idea......
WEDDING FACINATOR 
RUFFLED BLOG OFFERS 
RECYCLED WEDDING EVERYTHING! 
 You can buy or sell.  
You absolutely must check this out.  
BRILLIANT!!
COMPLETE VINTAGE WEDDING  DECOR PACKAGE

You CAN have the wedding of your dreams!
 Buy key pieces that have been previously used
OR
buy new and re-sell after your wedding and
get some cash back!
  
WIN WIN WIN!
I consider this "PAYING IT FORWARD"
Brides helping Brides!
It's a beautiful thing.
You know whatever kindness you give,
you will receive tenfold! 

LOOKING FOR VINTAGE WEDDING DECOR
CHECK OUT ETSY.COM

Vintage Milk Glass Punch Bowl
This Vintage Punch Bowl is perfect for a Vintage inspired garden wedding
or a bridal shower tea party.

Have you considered buying some wedding items that have been previously owned?  
What items did you purchase?  
Do you know of other "RECYCLED WEDDING" sites to share with our Brides-To-Be?
PLEASE SHARE




ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY WEEKEND



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Thursday, April 25, 2013

BEST SUMMER WEDDING SHOES

STEPPING OUT IN STYLE

You've chosen the venue, menu, wedding gown, bridal party colors and dresse, the theme of your big day...NOW
the REAL FUN begins...
LET'S GO SHOE SHOPPING

FAIRY TALE WEDDING GLASS SLIPPER

WHO DOESN'T DROOL OVER SHOES?!?!



LIKE A "RHINESTONE COWGIRL..."

60'S VINTAGE

GATSBY FLAPPER 
BEAUTIFUL, BEACHY & BAREFOOT

 YOUR WEDDING DAY IS THE DAY TO TREAT YOURSELF TO YOUR DREAM SHOE OR SHOES!  CHOOSE A PAIR FOR YOUR CEREMONY AND THEN.....

BLING & BOWS

CRYSTALS
SATIN & BOWS

.PUT ON YOUR DANCIN' SHOES FOR THE RECEPTION.  
SO MANY BRIDES ARE CHOOSING 2 DRESSES FOR THEIR EVENT, SO OF COURSE YOU MUST HAVE 2 PAIRS (at least) OF INCREDIBLE STYLISH AND BEAUTIFUL SHOES. 

COLOR & LACE
BLING & SOMETHING BLUE


DON'T FORGET THE GROOM...
THERE ARE FABULOUS STYLES FOR THEM TOO.

SILVER ROCK 'N ROLL GROOM
CASUAL WEDDING DRESS MEN'S SHOE VEGAN
BLACK & WHITE "GASTBY STYLE"

YOU CAN COORDINATE YOUR SHOE STYLES TO COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER AS WELL AS THE OVERALL THEME OR FEEL OF YOUR WEDDING AFFAIR.



HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR WEDDING SHOES TO YOU?  
HOW DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING SHOES?
...COLOR, STYLE. COMFORT...?
and MORE IMPORTANTLY.....
HOW MANY SHOE "WARDROBE CHANGES" WILL YOU ENGAGE IN?


WEDDING FAVORS, BABY SHOWER FAVORS, FAVORS FOE EVERY OCCASION


Tuesday, April 23, 2013





CREATE A BUDGET.  there are additional costs to a beach or destination wedding.  you may need hotel accommodations for your guests.  beach weddings are very popular and re usually at the height of beach season, so you will incur higher costs.  consider an early Fall beach wedding.  the weather is still beautiful and more dates will be open to you.

PLAN EARLY.  With the popularity and romantic allure of beach weddings, dates will book quickly.  Find your ideal location and book it well in advance!  consider WEDDING INSURANCE or BACK UP PLANS  Remember Mother Nature is fickle and you are planning so far in advance.

CREATE A VISION BOARD.  There are so many beautiful and creative beach wedding ideas, you will want to incorporate them all!  Cut pictures from magazines and create your board, from flowers to foods to color and decor inspiration.  Use PINTEREST as your online vision board.  The ideas are limitless!


ENHANCE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE BEACH AS YOUR BACKDROP WITH PALM TREES AND TROPICAL OR FORMAL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS


 YOU CAN HAVE A FORMAL BEACH WEDDING.  KEEP YOUR DRESS SOFT, FLOWING AND LIGHTWEIGHT.  OF COURSE A SHORT DRESS, WITH BEADING AND TOUCHES OF METALLICS CAN BE FORMAL OR CASUAL.
FORMAL BEACH BRIDE


CASUAL BEACH BRIDE
CASUAL LIGHTWEIGHT GROOM'
REMEMBER IT MAY BE BREEZY ON THE BEACH.  AN UPDO OR FLORAL ENTWINED BRAID WILL KEEP YOUR WEDDING HAIRSTYLE PERFECT ALL DAY!
EASY BREEZY BEACH HAIR

CREATE A SEATING ARRANGEMENT FOR ALL GUESTS TO VIEW THE CEREMONY  THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A CIRCULAR OR SEMI-CIRCULAR SET-UP



 WALKING IN THE SAND MAY PROVE A BIT DIFFICULT. 
 CONSIDER BEACH FOOT JEWELRY FOR YOUR CEREMONY. 
IF YOUR CEREMONY IS INDOORS, PULL OUT YOUR DANCING STILETTOS!
BEACH FEET
 CHOOSE SOFT, CRISP COLORS FOR YOUR BRIDAL PARTY.  COLORS OF THE SEA, CITRUS COLORS AND SOFT FLORAL PRINTS WILL EVOKE 
A TRANQUIL FEEL TO YOUR DAY.

SHORT OR LONG?  THAT IS THE QUESTION!


RENT A TENT AND ENJOY YOUR RECEPTION RIGHT ON THE BEACH.  MANY RESORTS AND HOTELS ARE EQUIPPED TO SET THIS UP FOR YOU.


IF YOUR RECEPTION IS ON THE BEACH, THINK ABOUT A HARD DANCE FLOOR OR KICK OFF YOUR SHOES AND DANCE IN THE SAND.  DON'T FORGET A "LIMBO LINE'
SUNSET BEACH WEDDING 
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A "SUNSET CEREMONY"?  
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BACKDROP.  MOTHER NATURE, IN ALL HER GLORY, PROVIDES THE MOST COLORFUL ATMOSPHERE.



NOW THAT YOUR BEACH WEDDING PLANS ARE WELL UNDERWAY, CONSIDER CREATING YOUR OWN BEACH WEDDING WEBSITE.  YOU CAN UPDATE YOUR GUESTS OF THE UPCOMING EVENT AND NOTIFY THEM OF IMPORTANT DATES, DRESS CODE AND MORE.
CHINESE LANTERNS

Planning a beach or destination wedding? 
What tips can you share for the PERFECT (or nearly perfect) day?  
Were there any details of planning your beach wedding day, that you didn't expect but found to be very important?

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