It’s almost that time of year again…Fall! Okay, so, it may be the middle of summer, but I’m always look forward to fall. It’s the best time of the year (at least in my humble opinion)! So, if you’re planning on having a wedding in the best season of the year, check out some of these fabulous fall wedding favors from Little Things Wedding Favors!

I love these fall votives, which gifted in groups of three would make a nice little arrangement in someone’s home.

I’m also a sucker for boxes in all shapes and sizes, so naturally I love these lazer-cut leaf favor boxes.

A few more wedding favors I find charming on the site, but are more appropriate for spring and summer galas:

These sweet little lemonade packets, which can be easily personalized. (And I have to point out that it comes with a tiny whisk. What could be cuter?)

And lastly, the wedding favor I find as cute as the bees’ knees, the “Meant to Bee” ceramic honey pot! Which, of course, comes with a tiny dipper, heart-shaped handle and all.

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We all know the saying: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.

Some brides will go the the Nth degree to make sure they cover all of the above, but do they really know the meaning behind it? Something old is supposed to represent the bride’s past and family. Something new, the future of the couple, full of hope and joy. The item borrowed should be from a happily married woman, and the something blue ties into the rich history of weddings and the meanings behind colors. Lastly, the silver sixpence is for good luck in wealth (though it sounds rather uncomfortable to me).

While we could go into the details more specifically, this post is less for the history and traditions and more for the “today” and the way brides (and grooms) are tying in this little saying into their big days.

Some WeddingFanatic favorites:

Something Old: Classic or vintage car (a Roles Royce gets two thumbs up from me!)
Something New: A new fragrance for the big day, or a custom scent made just for the bride
Something Borrowed: A special piece of jewelry from Grandma or Mom (extra points if it’s from an in-law)
Something Blue: Tiny blue bow sewn into the inside of your dress (blue shoes are a close second), or funky blue socks on the groom (and/or his groomsmen).

Here is a great article from The Knot with some fabulous ideas for all of those “somethings”. Check it out!

What are your favorite ideas?

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Hello fabulous KC Brides! I wanted to introduce a new Kansas City weddings website that we’ve been working on: KCWeddingScene.com. It’s your one-stop place to find Kansas City vendors (even places to get married in KC) and CURRENT wedding planning articles and tips.

But our favorite features? Our Brides’ Blog and Vendor Blog. They are great ways to connect you with other brides and grooms in the area, and get a real, inside look at Kansas City vendors. They post, you read and comment.

Go check it out! Tell us what you think.

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Hello all! Short post today (I’m just way too excited about the fireworks…). Found this red, white, and blue tablescape that doesn’t make me think “Independence Day” at all. Patriotic or not, this color combo is fun and fabulous!

From Table Settings, which I believe may have been found on Oprah.

(And just for fun…)

From Farfalla Wedding.

Stay safe when blowing things up!

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When it comes to flower girl dresses, the choices are fairly few. You’ve got the fluffy, full skirted white dress, or a similar style in a color that coordinates with your chosen wedding hues and shades. So unless you plan to make you own (always a fabulous option in my book), it seems you’re somewhat limited in what your little lady will wear.

But, there isn’t anything that says she has to carry a basket full of petals down the aisle! Perhaps she shouldn’t carry one because it would be silly (if rose petals aren’t allowed in the aisle of your church, for example). So here is your chance to really get creative. Some of our favorite ideas can be found below.

Flower Ball / Pomander

From Better Homes and Gardens
Here is a little something your little someone can hold with one or both hands, or even wrap around her wrist. Perfect for the tiniest of flower girls.

Lantern

From Reigning Gifts
Use with a real candle or a battery powered one, depending on the maturity of you flower girl. This would work wonderfully in a rustic setting or in the evening.

Parasol

From Australia Entertains
Fabulous for an afternoon or outdoor gala, spring or summer. The fabulous thing about this number is that it can be use in many styles: rustic, Asian influence, elegant, classic, modern, and more.

Fan

From White Aisle
Paint your monogram on a fan and send your flower girl down the aisle casually holding this little pretty. If she is shy she my try to cover her face, which could either make for some cute pictures or a flower girl who can’t see where she’s going!

And a few more ideas:
-a Bible, cross, or some other significant religious symbol
-a single stem of a flower in your bouquet
-a candle, if she is old enough and you use a wax drip protector

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Oh wedding day. It’s so exciting!! The first day of the rest of your life with your best friend. So many things to do and people to hug and visit with. But what about sharing the special day with your to-be-spouse? Yes, you’ll say your I Do’s and you’ll dance together, but what about those special moments you dream of but are often pushed aside in the name of your guests and those pesky details?

It can be done, I tell you!! You can indeed share a few (at least) private, special moments with your love during the blessed day. Here are some ideas!

–Say Good Morning! Even if you don’t want to see each other before “the walk”, you can make this happen! Pick up the phone. Easy as that! Or, if you don’t mind seeing each other before the bride’s entrance, meet up bright and early to enjoy breakfast together. Just the two of you, relaxed and excited.
–Sneak away from everything and meet under a tree. Okay, maybe not under a tree (just seems like something I’d see in a movie), but in a place where no one else can find you! Give each other a big hug and just smile at each other for a while. Soak it all in. Say a little prayer. And, if you don’t want to see each other, agree to meet in a place that still prohibits you from seeing the other person (ie two separate rooms connected by the door…leaving the door closed).
–Just before your walk down the aisle, send a note or give your love a call. This may not technically count as “a moment with”, but it would still be a sweet gesture and could very well calm some nerves!
–Just after you’ve walked back down the aisle as a married couple, go directly to a room where no one else can get to you. Gaze lovingly into each others eyes and realized that you are now, finally, after what might have been months or even years of planning, married. Success!
–If you’re making a grand exit or just leaving from the ceremony site, consider taking the trip alone. Talk about the ceremony while it’s so fresh in your brains. Take time to laugh at anything that went wrong. Or, simply enjoy the cruzen’ in silence!
–During the reception and all that crazy mingling, sneak out and take some silly and unexpected pictures together. Bring your photographer if you want, or just bring your point-and-shoot and get to snapping!
–And finally, before you leave, consider having a special moment alone with your parents. The chances are pretty good that they love you to the moon and back and the whole wide world around, and that they would find it very meaningful if you took a few moments to stop and say thank you and let them know how much they mean to you. Do it alone with your respective parents or together. Just a thought!

Special Moment, 1874 from art.com

See, look! A tree! What did I tell ya’?

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This is for all those couples out there that don’t really fly or travel all too often. On a recent trip I picked up a few things:

-Keep your ID on you while at the airport, checking in and going through security. You’ll need it more than once, so keep it where you can get to it easily.

-Check ahead of time with your airline’s luggage requirements and restrictions. You don’t want to pay a large fee for a bag that weighs too much!

-Check online to see if your flight is running on time. And, know the airline’s policy on delayed flights. Is it possible that a flight that was delayed at one time can be moved to a different gate and allowed to leave at the original scheduled time?

-If you can, check in for your flight early online. Save a bit of time and energy.

-And for the sake of your sanity, bring a little somethin’ somethin’ to work on during your waiting time. Books, laptop, etc.

And a few words of travel wisdom from my pal Garret, co-author of Visual Snare and recent traveler to Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, and Ireland (note: very jealous!):

-Pack light. Pack what you think you need then take half.

-Don’t tip unless you know you’re supposed to.

-When traveling in Europe, check your receipts for your credit card numbers. A lot of shops will print your entire number on them!

-To save a few bucks on food, see if your hotel has a fridge. If it does, hit the super market and stock up. Save the money or put it towards something fabulous!

Blessings on your travels!

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I still love this color combination: Yellow, Black, and White. It is so modern, yet with the right touches, you can make it as funky or classy as you want!! Some eyecandy for your viewing pleasure:

Snippet & Ink

Relish Small Pleasures

Blu Sky Designs

Zinke Design

Another from Snippet & Ink

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I’ll be honest - the first thing I noticed about Peonies and Polaroids was the faaabulous pictures. Just about everything is “just my style”, so how could I possibly resist letting myself get sucked in to reading? Everything looks very elegant and classy, a bit modern and a bit vintage. PERFECT! Check out some of my favorite posts!

Short and Sweet

Okay, so I adore the image. But! The post continues with “oh so sweet, oh so stylish photos of “short and sweet” dresses that could be worn for your wedding, as bridesmaids dresses, or even the rehearsal dinner. Hurrah for short dresses! Tres chic.

Sweet Shoe Love

As I’ve said before, I adore shoes. And vintage chic wedding shoes get extra points. It’s fabulous that Ms Peonie says, “I’m not really a wedding shoes kind of a gal, white shoes leave me cold, white satin makes me cringe. I have no plans to wear wedding shoes to my wedding, I plan to wear red satin peep toes with heels so high that will almost be level with The Boy’s 6ft and 2 inches.” But no worries, she follows that up with ”
But I am a vintage loving kind of a gal, a eau de nil suede, gold leather detail, crystal beads and feathers kind of a gal and each one of these beautiful creations makes my heart skip a beat…” Marvelous!

An Antique Veil…

A simply gorgeous photo, and an even more fabulous veil. Just as Ms Peonie puts it, “truly beautiful and delicate”.

For photo credits, check out Peonies and Polaroids - she does a magnificent job of citing her finds! Have a great weekend everyone!

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WEDDING DAY! It’s a big day, and many times, it sneaks up on you (I know, hard to believe). Even with all that planning and organizing, it’s very possible that one or two (or more) things might slip under your radar. Here is a little list of things that often get passed by or misplaced and how to remember or keep track of them!

EATING
How it happens: I can’t tell you HOW important this is - for EVERYONE! The bride, the groom, the bridal party, parents and grandparents, and even your vendors/wedding professionals. Once the day starts and emotions and excitement are running high, it’s easy to get distracted or just push eating aside.
How to prevent it: Schedule a time to eat into your wedding day time line. And, to make sure the food gets to you or wherever it needs to go, designate a person to pick it up, transport, and deliver it. Or, if you plan to have something delivered from a restaurant, order it a week or so before so you don’t have to scurry around at the last minute trying to get everyone fed.

TEARS
How it happens: Well, by tears I mean people crying where there is a lack of facial tissues. We don’t want family members sitting in the front row to be bawling, mascara running down their cheeks, and Kleenexless!
How to prevent it: Long before the ceremony starts, put little packs of Kleenex at the ends of the front few rows (or in all of the pews if you invited a ton of criers!). And for the bridal party, make sure everyone has a tissue tied into their bouquets or in a pockes for easy access. You never know when tears might start!

CANDLES
How it happens: Candles can create a fabulously romantic ambiance. But, if matches and lighters are forgotten, they can’t create that romantic vibe! And what’s more important, if you’re using candles in your ceremony (aka unity candles) and don’t have any method of lighting them, you’d have to skip over the ritual for lack of flame! *gasp*
How to prevent it: pack lighters or matches in your wedding day emergency kit, keep some with all of your decorating items, and keep a small matchbox up at the alter (behind a strategically placed flower arrangement, perhaps). This way, even if other candles aren’t lit, when it’s time for you to light the unity candles, you can still…light your fire.

SORE FEET
How it happens: Unless you’ve worn your wedding day shoes for, well, an entire day, you might now know how your feet will react to being in them for such a long time.
How to prevent it: First, break in those beautiful shoes! Wear them around the house, do a little dancing in them, etc. Also, have a back up pair - whether they are flats or just more comfortable heels - so that you can let your feet have a break and you can keep on partying!

TIPS
How it happens: You don’t necessarily NEED to tip your vendors, but sometimes you want to. But, as the day comes to a close and vendors start leaving (or you leave), a tip can be overlooked.
How to prevent it: On envelopes, write the name of each vendor and the service they provide (for example, “Emma Smith, Cake”) before the wedding day. Then designate someone to pass them out just before the vendors leave (or throughout the day as items are dropped off and set up). Keep a few envelopes and your checkbook or cash in your bag (or have your wedding coordinator, mom, dad, MOH, etc. be in charge of this) so that if someone goes above and beyond, you can say thanks with a little extra somethin’ somethin’!

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