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Have You Checked Your Wedding Guest Barometer ?

We think this post from Luxurious Wedding Etiquette & Protocol is an important message for all brides to read. In all the hustle and bustle of the wedding planning frenzy, we want you to remember how important your guests are. It is a tribute to you and an honor when invited guests join in the celebration of your love and union. Their acceptance of your invitation puts them in a very special category. As with any guest invited to your home, you must treat your wedding guests with the same graciousness . You have extended an invitation, therefore, you are responsible for their comfort and enjoyment. Yes, it is true, you are the star and they are your audience; but the enjoyment your guests experience will ultimately determine the success of your wedding. During your wedding planning, peak out from under your veil of excitement for a moment and imagine how you would feel attending your wedding as a guest. Put yourself in their place and visualize what they might encounter from the m...

Swarovski Crystal Wine Stopper Wedding Favor

Think Swarovski crystal and you immediately think of something sparkling and pretty. Think Murano blown glass and you think of elite blown glass art. Combine the two and you have a wedding favor your guests will cherish. These pretty fabulous Swarovski crystal wine bottle stoppers are an elegant Thank You. Their sparkle and shine is blinding. Their craftsmanship is perfection. The crystals are shaped into the form of a rose and are available in pink, blue, lavender, yellow, red, and teal. Imported from Italy, each stopper is made of high-quality chrome that will not tarnish. They measure 3.5" in length and are individually packaged with a certificate guaranteeing that each stopper is entirely hand-crafted using Swarovski crystal components and Murano blown glass. View these fantastic Swarovski Crystal Wine Stoppers .

Luxurious Wedding Calligraphy - From Monograms to Magnificent Aisle Runners

Using wedding calligraphy in creative ways shows a level of good taste and an appreciation of calligraphy as a form of art. A calligrapher will invest hours inscribing your wedding invitations to produce magnificent lettering with graceful curving flourishes that will certainly impress your guests. But we think calligraphy is much too pretty to just use only on invitations. We are always impressed with the ideas our Luxurious Wedding Calligraphers share with their brides. On the left...A hand painted and hand lettered seating chart from Jan Boyd. In the center, Angela Welch of Pen and Pauper designed the monogram. Then the bride made custom cuff links for the groom. Laura Hooper applied calligraphy to sand dollars keeping to the theme of the wedding. On the right...is an Angela Welch custom aisle runner with calligraphy monogram and her hand lettered marriage certificate accented with gold paint. And the Laura Hooper Welcome Tote featuring one of her famous custom maps. View all ou...

Fushia & Black Dramatic Wedding Decor

A Fuschia and Black color combination for a wedding theme can be extremely beautiful and bold. They are striking together and a departure from other popular colors. . The setting was at the ever gorgeous Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate in Connecticut. Swarovski crystals, candle votives and Fuschia Orchids hung from tree branches. Basic black box pleated linen was used. Fuchsia azalea fabric was hand sewn into the corners of the linen revealing hints of fuschia within the black. Then the favors were wrapped in the Fuschia azalea fabric. View other Luxurious Wedding Theme Ideas .

Couture Wedding Invitation Adorned With A Silk Flower - Simple Yet Simply Divine!

Poppy or Peony... Rose or Ranunculus. We know you have a favorite flower for your wedding bouquet and centerpiece. Celeste Simpson, of Impress Me Designs , knows it too and invites you to step into her garden filled with luxurious silk flower blooms where you can pick the flower you love to adorn your wedding invitation. These silk flowers are truly elegant and lush. They have remarkable texture and color then enhanced with a touch of sparkle and shine. Accents of Swarvoski crystals or jewels can be used to bring them up a notch. But they are so beautiful they can stand on their own. If you are still struggling with the theme of your wedding, why not make it your favorite flower. Begin with a wedding invitation embellished with a bloom, and then carry the color through with your table linens. It's simple, yet simply divine! See more Couture wedding invitations by Impress Me Designs .

Beach Theme Ideas For Your Wedding

We thought that these champagne and wine glass charms would be absolute delightful for anything tropical. Summer entertaining, a beach party, a rehearsal dinner, or for the wedding cocktail hour. Made of colorful glass in the shape of starfish, flip flops, or assorted sea creatures. On the glasses they hang suspended from a delicate wire adorned with multi-colored beads. Treat your guests with one on a glass then surprise them with a box of six to take home as their wedding favor . They come packaged in a gift box to make life easy for you. And for those summer wedding brides who are still agonizing over what the placecard will be ( and we know there are plenty of you! ) this clever beach chair should do the trick. And don't forget to order them with a personalized beach towel label. All these wedding favors available from Beau-coup Wedding Favors

Wedding Photojournalists With An Editorial & Evocative Style

If you are seeking something special in your wedding photography, look to our Luxurious Wedding photojournalists whose sultry images are frequently featured on the cover of Luxurious Wedding . Ever the consummate wedding photojournalists, they take advantage of the lighting and the mood to produce wedding images that are editorial and evocative.... stepping out of the box and on to our cover. View all our phenomenal wedding photojournalist who travel the globe to chronicle your wedding in unparalleled style and elegance.

Wedding Welcome Bag Is Personalized With A Custom Directions Map

What a welcome! Fill this Wedding Welcome Bag with all the necessities your guests will appreciate. But no need to include a map! These custom Welcome Bags by Laura Hooper's Calligraphy are terrific. Your guests will be delighted and carry it everywhere to keep their bearings. Laura Hooper will draw and then hand paint a creative and informative directions map to be screened onto a fabulous canvas tote. These custom Welcome Bags are perfect for any occasion or corporate event. As an accomplished calligrapher and artist, Laura can create any image or monogram for your event. The Welcome Bags come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Minimum order 25 pieces. Contact Laura Hooper's Calligraphy for pricing and additional information.

The Ultimate Wedding Organizer by Celebrity Wedding Planner Mindy Weiss

Celebrity wedding planner, Mindy Weiss, knows how to pull it all together. She is as demanding of herself as her clients are of her and she knows that keeping organized is the key to keeping all your wedding plans under control. Now you can track all of your wedding details with The Ultimate Wedding Organizer designed by Mindy Weiss . Covered in a faux leather in her signature colors of blue and white, it measures 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" H. There are 25 different sections. Each divider contains hints, tips and checklists to help you organize efficiently. Clear plastic sleeves allow you to hold loose items like fabric swatches, business cards, or magazine clips. A large notepad allows you to jot down your notes or questions with vendors. Could she make it any easier? The planner conveniently opens and closes like a regular 3-ring binder and you can even secure the contents with the attached belt. The handle allows you to easily carry the planner everywhere you go. View The Ultimate...

Romantic Wedding Parasols For Any Summer Or Beach Wedding

These Romantic Wedding Parasols are absolutely necessary for any beach or summer wedding. We call them 'Shades of Love'! They are charming and useful for shading your guests from harmful rays and the glare of the sun. They are available in a huge array of colors and are made from delicate yet strong rice paper with matching paper covered finials and supported by a carved wooden handle. The rice paper parasol is also eco-friendly for a Green Wedding. Display the Parasols in several large baskets or urns at the entry to your ceremony area. Place a Parasol on each chair with the wedding program attached. They can also be used as a wedding favor. Your Wedding Calligrapher can decorate it with 'Love' or a monogram. Each of your bridesmaids could carry one with different wording ... Love Adore Cherish. It makes a great image for a phenomenal Wedding Photojournalist to capture! You could even attach a mini booklet that chronicles your love story for your guests to read. Or...