The wedding veil is an iconic bridal accessory, dating back to roman times. Veils come in a  wide variety of lengths. From short and sweet to long and dramatic! The veil will finish off any bridal look!

Bird Cage Veil

This is the shortest veil length, usually worn just covering the eyes or extending down to the chin. They are super stylish and low hassle.

Shoulder - Length Veil

These beauties brush the shoulders and go down to the middle of the back. These are a bit more fashion forward, with a touch of tradition! This is a great option if there are details on the gown. 

Elbow – Length Veil

This choice is elegant and easy to handle when combined with a blusher. Perfect with a fuller dress or ball gown! This would be perfect for a daytime affair.  

Fingertip – Length Veil

The most popular veil by far! It flatters most brides and their dresses! ~ Think Kate Middleton

Chapel- Length Veil

Here we have a real statement piece! This veil goes all the way to the floor, also called a sweep veil.

Cathedral-Length Veil 

Here we have the grandest of them all!! They are perfectly suited for formal affairs, and they will be perfect heirloom piece to pass down!

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Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to start planning your upcoming wedding. You will have many decisions to make in the next several months. From the venue, to your bridal gown, to what your maids will wear! We are gathered some beautiful bridesmaid dress options that are right on trend for your upcoming nuptials! 

Sheer Fabrics

Sheer fabrics like chiffon have been very popular for the past several years. It doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Long gowns with layers of sheer fabric give an ethereal look! If you want to play up the romance, choose a lighter color!

Flutter Sleeves

Whether the dress is simple or embellished, adding a flutter sleeve creates a vintage feel. Choose a gown with a soft floral pattern or one that has a gorgeous color. 

Two Piece

This choice is a bit more daring for a bridesmaid dress. It is perfect choice for a fun affair! Mixing different fabrics together make it look modern and chic. A sparkle top with a fun soft skirt is a great combo!

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Most engagements are between 12-14 months long, so you may only have one Valentine’s Day to celebrate it while you are engaged. Why not make this Valentine’s Day extra special with your sweetie!

Celebrate your Engagement

He doesn’t have to get down on one knee again, but you two could return to the special spot he popped the question. If you are unable to go back to the very spot, you can reflect over how magical the moment was over a romantic dinner!

New Traditions 

Maybe you two always went to dinner and a movie when you two were dating. Try starting new traditions with each other that you two can carry into the marriage!

Quality Time

Don’t focus on extravagance this Valentine’s Day, you have a wedding to plan! Keep the fancy stuff for next year! Have a nice quiet evening at home, or start the day with a romantic breakfast!

No Wedding Planning

Absolutely no wedding planning! That means no crafts, no guest count talk…nothing! Take the day to enjoy each other’s company and remember why you two are together in the first place!

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Chances are you won’t be able to meet every wedding guests upon their arrival. A wedding welcome bag is a perfect way to welcome your guests who have traveled to attend your wedding. Here are some great tips on how to assemble a wedding welcome bag!

Choose versatile carryall

~ get creative when picking out the bag 

~ opt for a canvas reusable tote

~ add a creative motif 

Local Treats 

~ try a bag of local made chips, like Cape Cod Chips 

~ give the gift of dunkin donuts, they can enjoy a cup here and when they are home!

~ anything sweet or savory from local places that you two love!

Something to sip

~ Toss in a drink or two, like bottles of water so they stay hydrated!

~ A bottle of bubbly or the grooms favorite beer 

~ Add a creative touch by personalizing the bottles with your motif or monogram

Personalized It

~ Add packet of seeds that the bride loves.

~ Grooms favorite snack

~  A fun passtime, like a stack of cards if you two love playing card games!

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They have stood by your side throughout the whole planning process. Envisioned every detail you have shown them. Tried on countless dresses to make sure they are wearing exactly what you had in mind for the big day! Now it’s time to repay them, here are some wonderful ideas to treat your lovely ladies that mean the most to you! 

A subscription to her favorite magazine!

Headphones in her favorite color!

A bottle of wine and a fun board game!

A beautiful silk robe

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Personalized stationary!

A gift certificate to a local spa!

A french press, with a pound of gourmet coffee!

An adorable delux picnic basket!

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With the ever changing trends of weddings, cakes are an easy way incorporate the newest trends! Metallics are huge for 2017! You can add a little shimmer to your cake or have your whole cake adorned with silver, gold or even copper! Metallics will stand out on their own, but also pair up nicely with nonmetallic like blue and pink! Get inspired with some majestic metallic cakes below!! Add some sparkle to your own celebration!!

A touch of shimmer is sure to impress!

A stunning geode cake with gold leaf accents! 

A charming rose gold top teir with watercolor details! 

Romantic ruffles and gold fondant go beautifully together!

Geometic gold touches add a modern touch to this classic cake!

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The tradition of a wedding guest book began many hundreds of years ago.  There was a need for testimony of those in attendance to the covenant of the marriage.  Those signing their names would be testifying to the reality of the marriage. The term “book” has taken on many forms.  Brides and grooms may choose to have guests record thoughts, wishes and advice, or simply a signature. We will discuss some unique ways to add a personalized touch to your guest book! 

Thumbprint Guest Book

Have your guest leave their thumb prints and signature on a canvas!

Photo Book Guest Book

Display your favorite photos of you two with a space for handwritten notes!

DIY Polaroid Guest Book

Guests will enjoy taking quick snaps of themselves, after they can write well wishes for the bride and groom!

Canvas Print Guest Book

Use a large canvas print as your guest book, after your guest sign it, take it home and display it in your home!

Quilt Guest Book

Friends and loved ones will leave well wishes to the couple on squares of fabric, that will later be quilted together and displayed!

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Today we will discuss the fashionable groom! From classic to trendy, men have many looks to choose from! The most important part for him to be true to his style on the big day! You want your man to look just as good as you do. So here are some ways to make him look his best!

The Classic Tuxedo

The tuxedo is, and forever will be the epitome of fashion for grooms to wear on their special day. 

The Suit 

For the stylish groom, the perfectly fitted navy or gray suit! 

The White Shirt

The white shirt is classic, chose a look that is effortless! Try an open collar with no tie!!

 The Tie

The options for ties are endless, skinny, silk, wool or tweed! Pick one that sets the groom apart from the rest of the men! 

The Shoes

The sky is the limit when it comes to shoes, be sure to fit the style of the overall look!

Boutonnieres

This is where the groom can interject some of his personality, have fun with this part of the attire!

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As 2016 comes to an end, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments that made this year so special! From romantic courtyard ceremonies to breathtaking sunsets. All the gorgeous cakes and centerpieces that were absolute showstoppers. We truly had an amazing year celebrating all the love and laughter with all of the couples! 

We look forward to 2017 and all that it will bring! Most of all we are so excited for all the upcoming weddings and celebrations that we will be a part of! 

Happy New Year!

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When it comes to bridal bouquets there are many different types to choose from. Not all bouquets are created equal! There are actually a variety of styles that a bridal bouquet can fall under, depending on the shape and type of blooms. It's up to you to decide which style complements your gown and ceremony style. For example, a larger bouquet may be a better fit for a formal vow exchange at a church, while a smaller, looser arrangement will match a casual garden celebration! 

Here are a few ideas of each type of bouquets for your big day!! 

Cascade: A waterfall like spill of blooms anchored in a holder or hand tied.

Posy: One of the more popular options, it’s small, round bouquet tied with a ribbon.

Handtied: A classic choice, it’s simply a dense bunch of flowers loosely tied together.

Round: The more buttoned up version of the hand tied bouquet, tied with ribbon.

Nosegay: A compact, cluster of flowers, wrapped tight and cut to one uniformed length.

Pompanders: A flower covered ball shape tied with ribbon (perfect for flower girls).

Composite: Made up of different petals or buds wired together on a single stem. 

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