Something Borrowed & Something Extraordinary!

You've heard the timeless phrase.."Something borrowed, something blue" and for decades brides have followed this age old tradition. Sometimes, however, finding the items to fulfill this tradition are harder to come by than you originally thought. You're in luck! Today, we'd like to introduce you to a site that actually lets brides borrow or rent designer bridal accessories for a fraction of the retail price! Featured designers include Justine M. Couture, Enchanted Atelier, and Stephanie Browne.

For the classy and sophisticated bride who just wants to wear exquisite pieces on her wedding day, but would never dream of actually purchasing these pieces or wearing them ever again, Something Borrowed NY is your saving grace. While their collection isn't extremely extensive, the items featured are gorgeous!! Accessories from veils, jewelry, and headpieces/adornments  are all available for your borrowing pleasure. Not only will you look fabulous on your special day, but you can fulfill the "something borrowed'" tradition and keep your wallet happy.

**Are you planning on borrowing an item for your wedding day? What items do you think are most sentimental for a bride to borrow?

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

Photo Credits:
Something Borrowed NY

All About the Bride: The Hair

Between your reception decor, the cake, the music, and all of the other hundreds of to-do's, your hair is one detail that can easily be overlooked. Don't wait until the last minute to have your hairdresser throw it up into whatever she thinks may look good. You could end up looking like a flashback from an 80's prom night. Instead, browse photos for inspiration, and have your hairdresser do a trial run so you can make sure to get it right. Your hair style should compliment your dress and accessories without being distracting or taking away from your overall look. We have included photos of some of our favorite hairstyles for the big day.

Do you know how you're styling your hair for the big day?

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

Photo credits:

(from left to right)

1. Paul Johnson Photo

2. Kiss the Groom

3. Pinterest

4. One Wed

5. The Knot

6. The Knot

7. Flickr

8. The Knot

He Registered For What?...

A wedding registry is one important task on any planning checklist. It gives a couple the opportunity to register or "request" specific items that may or may not be necessary to begin a marriage and furnish a new life/home. For many brides, the usual kitchen utensils or appliances, china, flatware even home decor are enough to overwhelm any registry list. For grooms, Mikasa and Waterford are meaningless names in a sea of "I don't cares". And to be perfectly honest, it's quite normal for a man to shutter at the thought of spending his entire afternoon parading through aisles of home decor and linen.

We've all heard the story...a couple creates a registry, the bride usually controls what items are ultimately scanned for the list, but the groom would rather find enjoyment scanning random and miscellaneous items just for the fun of it. In the end, the bride may or may not realize what her hubby-to-be has done until it's too late...Items can include (but are in NO WAY limited to...)

Toilet Paper....lots and lots of it...

PlayStation/Xbox...

That sweet Margarita machine..(while amazing, it's very expensive and a little unorthodox)

Motor Oil...

Condoms..(yes, it does happen)

Books for Advice (such as.."How to Deal With Your Crazy In-Laws!")

Overall, it's important to keep it classy. Believe it or not, people make judgements about a relationship based off of the items registered (it truly says a lot about a person's priorities). It's important to figure out what you "need" as a couple and what you would just "like" to have. And if you're going to let your honey hold the scanner...you may want to double check the registry print out = )


** We love hearing about funny items that "just happened" to wind up on your registry. = ) Share your funny stories here!

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

DIY Friday: The Kids Table

If you are planning on children attending your wedding,
our one piece of advice is to keep them entertained. A great way to do this is
by having a kids table at your reception. A kids table is not only a place for
the young ones to eat, but a place to keep them entertained and busy while the
parents enjoy themselves. Kids tables can be done many ways, but you don't need
to spend tons of money to make it look good.
Here's a little inspiration and DIY for the kiddos.

This bride placed small suitcases filled with goodies for the children attending
the wedding. By filling it with crayons, stickers and small toys, they were entertained throughout dinner. Giving them paper place mats gives them a place to color.

Instead of including the children with the rest of the escort cards,
make finding their spot fun with name tags on lollipops that coordinate
with your wedding colors.

For a relaxed, backyard bash, put out picnic blankets with pre-made snack boxes.
Use stamps to label the boxes with the guests' names.
Put out some bubbles for entertainment!

Waiting for the cake cutting could make the kids a little anxious. If they need
a sweet treat earlier, put out doughnuts and milk in carafes with fun straws.
Be sure to place flattened cupcake liners between the layers of doughnuts
so they don't stick together.

Cover the top of the table in paper for more space to color and draw.
If you have some favors for the kids, wrap them and label them with their names.
Who doesn't love to open a present?

Create a game of "I Spy" in your wedding colors. Place it next to some disposable cameras to allow the kids to catch a few picture perfect moments of their own.

The over-sized balloons make it easy to find the kids table.

Create a fun and colorful centerpiece with candy for the kids.

Make their dinner fun too by printing a sticker to go on top of their personalized pizza box.

Some candy, Silly Sludge, bouncy balls and slinkies are tucked away
inside metal tins at the table.

After dinner, kids can get a little sleepy. Putting some pillows and blankets by the kids table allow for some down time. Plus, how cute is that bucket?!



What are you planning for your kids table? We would love to know!



Love,
The Emily Weddings Team

Photo credits:
1. Martha Stewart Weddings
2. Julie Dreelins Beach Productions via The Knot
3. Brian Dorsey Studios
4. Martha Stewart Weddings
5. Martha Stewart Weddings
6. Martha Stewart Weddings
7-11. Elizabeth Anne Designs

For the Love of Luxe

When it comes to wedding decor, some choose a chic and fashionable style. Others choose the "going green" approach, and some just work around a color palette. While the good majority of us find the simplistic beauty in these themes, we occasionally salivate over the elaborate and breathtaking decor of celebrity weddings. Event designers such as Preston Bailey, David Tutera, Colin Cowie and Marcy Blum have wowed us with their expertise in transforming a simple, average space into an event venue that would make any bride quiver with excitement and lust.

Today's post is dedicated to the "eye candy" of event decor. After all....a girl can dream can't she?

Who is your favorite celebrity event designer? Do you have a favorite picture of their work? We'd love to see it! 

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

All photos courtesy of the Knot and Preston Bailey

Statement Jewelry

When it comes to bridal accessories, the small and dainty are becoming a thing of the past. Make way for the bold and beautiful pieces that are showing up on brides everywhere. Statement pieces help make your look one-of-a-kind. Check out this new trend below.

Statement jewelry is a great way to mix in vintage pieces, even your something
old or something borrowed! What do you think of this new trend?




Love,
The Emily Weddings Team






Photos from left to right: Courtesy of Weddings Unveiled, BluePigDesigns via Etsy, Tinywater Photography via The Knot, Orange Passion Photography via The Knot, Inizzb via Etsy, RaquelCastillo via Etsy, LoreliDesigns via Etsy.

A Palette to Love!

With summer at its peak, and the temperatures on the rise, we can't help but anxiously look forward to the fall! What's not to love about the fall season? Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and gorgeous season inspired weddings! We've all swooned over beautiful weddings, rich with warm golds and browns, but today we're sharing a new, modern color palette for this upcoming fall season.

"Ink + Mulberry + Marigold"

 

We love new and creative color palettes! Have an exciting color scheme you'd like to share with us? We want to hear all about it!

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

Photos Courtesy of: the Knot, Private Receptions, Project Wedding