Project Wedding Gems...

I don't even really know how to title this blog as it's a collection of things I found over at Project Wedding when I was looking for ideas. In order from pebbles to ROCK ON!, we have:

Escort Board

I don't use this idea often, but I do like it - a simpler, yet creative way to let everyone know where they will be seated. I don't think it fits every design, but, if it does fit the design, it's a great way to save a little money in a creative way!

Handkerchiefs

I absolutely adore this DIY stamped handkerchief - completely fit the wedding, creative, yet simple - definitely worth a mention.

Signs

What can I say? I'm a lover of signs - and this sign was no exception. If you are having guests walk to the beach from the villa, I think signs are a great way to point the way as well as add a creative decorative element into something so every-day.

Ring-bearer Pillow

This pillow just rocks. I mean, just look at it!

Cupcakes

Who doesn't love cupcakes? And these little signs are a really pretty DIY way to put your touch onto it - plus, don't they just look yummy? :)

Photo Ideas

As most of you know by now I am a lover of all things photo - I go "ga-ga" over creative, inspired photographers and "go-for-it" brides and grooms!

Photo #1

This photo just reminds me of that old cartoon "wonder twin powers activate" - haha. I LOVE this ring photo...

Photo #2

Fun with sparklers - and they did a great job!

Photo #3

This just cracked me up when I ran across it - I would have loved to get this STD in the mail. Really an incredible way to put your personality forward and be informative all at the same time ;).

Rock On!

I absolutely ADORE and Slobber over this design - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ... did I mention I HEART HEART it as well?

Really have no idea what's next ... kindof winging-it this summer ... if you have a color combo you would like to see, let me know and away I will go ;).....otherwise you get what you get - ha!

I dream of cupcakes and cakes!

I thought I would start off this month by sharing some great finds I found while investigating for an upcoming wedding where the bride has requested a cupcake tower! I usually direct the wedding couple to a cake gallery I have and ask them to choose a few cakes they like - then I take to the web and try to discover new and amazing ideas which would be perfect for their event design, based on their preferences!

CUPCAKES

I found cupcakes, as you probably already know from your own investigations, to be really difficult - probably because the design area is so small. It was very hard to find ideas that I felt were inspired and different but I did come across 3 that I just had to share!

Cupcake Tower Black

I found this amazing cupcake tower on the Vanilla Bake Shop website. I love the strong, bold look of this black and white design which truly makes this cupcake tower something to behold!

Blossom Cupcake Tower

This next design I found by Yummy Piece of Cake on flickr. I love how these bright blossoms make this cupcake tower feel so lush and inviting!

Bride and Groom Cupcakes
And I saved the most amazing for last (of course!). This bride and groom cupcake set was one of the most original and cute ideas I found for cupcakes. I found it on 52 Cupcakes blog and the design is from A Baker's Guide by Dede Wilson. I'm definitely going to try to incorporate this somehow!

CAKES

Well, while I was out and about, I also ran across some great finds for cake inspirations! One of my favorite cake design sites comes from LovinSullivan and, if you haven't heard of them yet, you just have to check them out! Here are three cakes that really caught my eye this time through!

LEFT: I love this fern decorated cake - even only using elements of it.

RIGHT: Not only do I think the use of color and flowers beautiful, but the top layer of the cake has a line from a poem that the B&G loved and that's exactly the kind of detail I think makes a truly incredible event.

BOTTOM: I think this black and white preston sturgess cake is really modern and "in." I found a lot of black and white inspirations, actually, but I'll deal with that in another blog!

This beautiful paisely cake came from I Dream of Cake. I think the detail in this cake is amazing!

And, last but not least, some inspiration from The Knot. As you probably already know, The Knot generally doesn't change their gallery around too much, although they occasionally add to it. So, once you're caught-up on what they have, it's easy to spot the newcomers!

flowers on chocolate by Cheryl Kleinman

violets and lavender by Ellen Baum Woll for Bijouxdoux

black and white modern by How Sweet It Is

So, that's it for this month ... mid-month I'm debating between the black and white motif and unique centerpieces ... if you have a preference, let me know!