Mehndi - Indian Art

A beautiful Indian tradition is the art of Mehndhi. This 5000 year old tradition is painless and the art can last from several days or as long as a month. This tradition began for less fortunate brides to wear in place of fine jewelry. Indian brides have a Mehndhi party the night before the wedding {girls only!} where the feet and hands of the bride are adorned. The designs are reddish-brown and fine lines (lacy or floral). The peacock is often incorporated (India's national bird), the lotus flower (India's national flower), and an elephant with a raised trunk (symbol of good luck).

Juuuuump!

As if the marrige jitters wasn't enough...how about mixing those butterflies with the thought of jumping out of a plane for your vows? How much fun though?

Photography Can Be Magical

These images caught my eye. Steve is a South American photographer...and his photographs are absolutely magical-* Steve, I think I love you!

Spunky Inspiration

I am heading southbound on a mini-vacation this weekend. It will be full of quality time with my family at the beach. I wanted to leave some frisky inspiration before I head out! The summer colors in this bouquet are vibrant and happy. The mixture of spunky pink, dark chocolate, orange surbert, and sourpatch lime are sure to get compliments at any wedding.

*-Strawberry Fields Forever-*

I made those! Ok, not really...but aren't they too ca-ute?

Sexi Gift Bags

These sexi guest bags rock my socks. Are you having an out-of-town wedding and want to treat your guests? First think about your motive. If you are creative - you may want to include homemade treats. Here are some ideas:

• Flower seeds from your hometown
• Home-grown coffeebeans or honey
• Area specific treats like lobster bibs for a Boston wedding, sunscreen/seashells for a beach wedding, cutsi earmuffs for a mountainous wedding along with maps and guides....
• Wine with customized labels - or if your lucky - wine that you designed
• Regional handmade soaps and lotions
• Assorted teas
• Gift certificats to a popular local resturant/bar/resort

Let your creativity bloom! Your special touch will be sure to make someone's stay very speacial.

Color Wheel Goes Round and Round

Picking a color scheme could possibly be one of the hardest things to do. Out of ALL the colors in the world, one must pick only a few! Whew. I suggest picking a color the describes yourself or that describes what you want your wedding to represent.

Yellows = Happy and Lighthearted
Greens = Earthy and subtle
Purlples = Give shock and awe
Blues = Calm and Peaceful
Oranges = Bubbly and Cozy
Reds = Sophosticated and Grown-Up


What do colors mean to you?

If picking colors is already cramping your style...head to Home Depot or Lowes. You will be surprised how quickly you first realize what you DO NOT want and secondly, the colors that send shivers down your spine. Spend your Saturday's wisely...chop chop!