If you are looking for a bit of structure among all the frilly lace and puffy gowns, consider adding pleats to your wedding decor.  Pleated wedding cakes, wedding gowns with pleats, pleated do-it-yourself boutonnieres and other pleated wedding day details add a bit of structural interest and a cohesive look.  Be sure to balance the pleats with plenty [...]

Below is a collection of some of my favorite rustic centerpieces.  There are so many it was difficult to narrow down.  Whether it’s the struggling economy or southern brides simply embracing their roots, I love the rustic style we’re seeing more and more at weddings-especially southern weddings.  And the best part – as the the collection below [...]

Simply gorgeous. 

Oh – and the bride’s bouquet – none other than my favorite under-rated bloom – carnations.  The best way to have a huge impact with these budget-friendly flowers is to keep other blooms limited, or better yet – completely banish them – from your arrangments.  If people see the soft ruffles of carnation petals [...]

Fall brides are finding clever ways to bring the beauty of the season to the typically predictable boutonniere. 

I saw these simple centerpieces on With This Ring a few weeks ago. I love the simplicity of it all – you could get the flowers straight from the local marketand save up cans as you move toward the big day. The charm is in the imperfection, so don’t overthink it!