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Kim Kardashian Inspired Tiaras
- At August 27, 2011
- By Nahid
- In accessories, Celebrity Inspired fashion, etsy
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Reality celebutante Kim Kardashian looked gorgeous at her wedding to Kris Humphries. After looking through photos, we noticed and loved that she incorporated some of her Armenian heritage into her ceremony look. By wearing her hair in a chic bun, it really accentuated her face and made her look more like a traditional Armenian bride.
We were inspired by her choice of tiara and think it would work well with non-Armenian brides as well! From hippie-chic to princess glam to refined elegance, the right tiara or headwrap can really bring your bridal look together. Here are some sparkly tiaras you can adorn to accentuate your face or hairdo.
Crochet Headband, Princess Bride, Beaded Boho Heandband
Woodsy Eco-Friendly Headband, Flapper Inspired Headwrap, Rhinestone Halo Headband
DIY Day-of Wedding Kits
- At August 25, 2011
- By Nahid
- In Day Of Wedding Kits, DIY
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Planning your wedding is a super stressful task, but there’s no way you can plan for all the stains, rips, headaches on the big day. If you’ve ever worked with a wedding planner or seen the huge bags they lug around, then you know they always carry an emergency kit with remedies and solutions for any sticky situations that arise on your wedding day. But, what if you’re a do-it-yourself bride? We’ve got tips and suggestions on what to keep in your “Emergency Bridal Kit” to prepare you for the worse!
A wedding coordinator’s emergency kit’s worth is priceless because he/she has everything from scissors to needle and thread to glue sticks. Your kit should contain:
- Alka Seltzer (tummy aches)
- Pain/headache medicine
- Band-Aids
- Breath mints
- Bottle of water
- Comb/hair brush
- Chalk (to cover up any last minute smudges or smears on your wedding dress)
- Clear nail polish (for stocking runs)
- Corsage pins
- Dental floss/toothpicks
- Deodorant
- Eye drops
- Extra earring backs
- Extra panty hose
- Hair pins/ponytail holder
- Hair spray
- Hand towelettes
- Hem tape
- Krazy Glue
- Matches
- Makeup for touch ups
- Mini sewing kit
- Nail file
- Pens
- Pefume
- Safety pins
- Scotch tape
- Sedatives
- Scissors
- Smelling salts
- Spot remover
- Static-cling spray
- Straws (so the bride can stay hydrated without messing up her lipstick)
- Tampons/ sanitary napkins
- Tissues
- Toothbrush
- Tweezers
- Wrinkle remover for clothes
Many of these items can be found around your house, so don’t be scared by the idea of forking over $100 for a day-of wedding kit. Store these items into a bag with compartments or toiletry travel bag (the kind that can hang). You could also separate items into categories such as “Beauty” “Medicine” “Stain Removal” and place them in gallon size ziplock bags. Remember ladies, an emergency kit on the day of your wedding is vital and priceless! Mojuba Weddings sells ready-made emergency kits for both brides and grooms if you’re short on time (and patience!). MyMojuba.com
Beth + Noah: A Travel Inspired Wedding
Beth and Noah were really fun and easy to work with because their wedding theme was right up Wedding Elegance’s alley! Since they were both in the Navy, they wanted a wedding inspired by all of their world travels. Beth had spent some time in Dubai and loved it so much she wanted to incorporate a mid-Eastern flair along with her color scheme, red and white. Although the couple were on a tight budget, Beth made sure to allot enough expenses on a custom-made wedding gown!
A memorial table was set out for Beth’s mother who had passed away during the planning process of the wedding. Place cards set out with a ribbon overlay due to it being windy that day. Not only was their wedding travel-inspired, but the couple gave it a little rock ‘n’ roll edge as well! Each table was named after a rock band.
The bride arrived in a Cinderella-like horse carriage! How magical!
The gorgeous cake of red and gold was designed after pillow cases. Very Moroccan-chic!
Are you sensing what the bride’s favorite color is yet? Red! Even the candy at the candy bar had mostly red-colored sweets.
For entertainment, Beth and Noah hired a sitar player, for the reception.
Red champagne flutes and red pillows on benches around the dancefloor gave the reception a romantic and intimate feel. The centerpieces were lanterns painted black–a chic and budget-friendly touch. Some of the tablecloths were actually handsewn by the groom! While in the Navy, Noah handled alterations on parachutes. No one was allowed to wear black that day, not even the staff!
Not many brides would allow another woman to dance around their wedding in a midriff-baring outfit, but confident bride Beth wanted to bring Dubai to Oceanside, CA with a belly-dancer!
Venue: Paradise Gardens in Oceanside, CA
Catering: Continental Catering
Photography: Unveiled Wedding Photography
DJ: Events by Design
Cake: Crumbs of Paris
Invitations/Stationary: Jen from Pink Star Design
Hair/Makeup: Bride’s friends
Drink of the Week: Earl of Paradise Punch
Here’s an adult version of fruit punch to serve at your event: Earl of Paradise Punch! Fruity and colorful drink are an easy crowd pleaser when served during warm weather, so think about this delicious concoction the next time you have spare Malibu and Earl Grey Tea sitting around.
What You’ll Need:
- 3 parts Malibu
- 2 parts Apple Juice
- 4 parts Chilled Earl Grey Tea
- 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ part Simple Syrup
- Fresh Raspberries
Muddle the raspberries with Gomme and then add the rest of the ingredients. Chill by stirring on ice and garnish with mint and citrus wheels. Enjoy!
Recipe from Malibu Rum
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