Joe the Coffee Maker

Say it ain't so Joe! With a cup of coffee this cute, how can you take a sip? Brides, check out these absolutely adorable coffee stencils from fellow all-cute-things blogger Thoughts of Glee.

My personal favorite? "Marry Me?" of course! Wouldn't it just be darling if you answered back with your own coffee stenciled "Yes!"

What a way to start the day!


Image via Thoughts of Glee.

Far and Away

I'm ready for my close up! We all know how beautiful the close-up can be for your wedding shots, but sometimes a long shot is by far the best way to capture the quiet grandeur of the moment.

Images via This is Glamorous, Norman Jean Roy, and New York Post,

Think Pink!

It's time to think pink! Here's a wedding that showcases the use of every girl's favorite color in a contemporary wedding. The secret? Using tonal shades of pink as well as non traditional decor such as paper pom poms, thin wire, and ribbon lace through the centerpieces.

Images via WedLuxe.

Fab Frocks Friday: Is it any Wonder?

White dress? Check. Flowers? Check. Balloons? Check. French ingenue look? Check.

Proving that a great photographer can make anything look spectacular.

Images courtesy of Sarah V Fletcher.

Purple Reign

This fall it's all about the purple reign. Purple is quickly becoming the color of choice for style savvy brides, and who could resist? With its jewel tones, purple imparts all the grandeur and luxury a fashionable bride could want.

Take a cue from these gorgeous receptions that deck your space out in a rich color wash of purple. Whether you use white florals for contrast or stick to varying shades of purple throughout your space, the majesty of purple is fit for royalty. After all you are the princess for the day!

Images via David Beahm Design, Details Details, and David Tutera.

Ce' Magnifique!

Paris holds the keys to your heart! From J.L. Coquet, the "Paris Sienne" dinner service evokes the spirit of the fifties and combines feminine charm with playful elegance. The pink decor stands out prominently on the perfectly white Limoges porcelain. Their matching dusky pink edges emphasize the effect of the decorative pattern.

Perfect plates for your next bridal shower or garden party. Très charmant!

Image via Artedona.

Finding the One

If you're a bride looking for a dress to satisfy the highest fashion stickler, these one shouldered gowns are the perfect blend of fashion savvy and bridal beauty.

Close fitting sweetheart bodices to show off the feminine form paired with spectacular volume and flowing layers, these gowns represent the new classic goddess in all her splendor. What say you ladies? Volume for the ceremony and flowing layers to dance the night away?

Have no doubt, the only words to be said about these gowns will be words of love. So put your best foot - I mean shoulder - forward and get ready to shine!

Images via Rosa Clara.

Fashion Victory

One of my favorite actresses and emerging style icon Lindsay Price, aka Victory Ford of Lipstick Jungle, looking like quite the goddess at the 61st Emmy Awards.

Can't wait to post about all the gorgeous one shoulder wedding gowns - until tomorrow!

Image via Getty Images.

Fab Frocks Friday: Thread Design

This October, Thread Design, the go to line for stylish bridesmaid dresses, will turn the big 1-0.

So, to celebrate this milestone, they've teamed up with InStyle Weddings to offer their lovely brides- and bridesmaids-to-be a chance to play fashion designer.

Here’s the deal: Sketch your dream bridesmaid dress and submit. If your design wins, we will create the dress for up to eight bridesmaids and add the style to our permanent collection. We know, we know, it is a pretty sweet deal.

To enter, send your sketch to weddings@instylemag.com or 1271 Avenue of the Americas NY NY 10020 Attn: InStyle Wedding Design Your Bridesmaid Dress Contest.

Click here for complete contest rules. Click here to learn more about Thread.

The Box Step

Work things out in your favor! Here's some tips from Martha on how to create swoon worthy favors on a dime . . .

From top to bottom:

1. Play with color by swapping the lids on bright boxes. Affix printed labels, then tie contrasting elastic cording in bows and loop them around corners.

2. Add your mark with these favors inspired by the packaging of fine chocolatiers. You can cover prepackaged chocolates in personalized paper decorated with your initials, names, or wedding date. Any word-processing program can produce simple type, but a graphics program is needed for more complicated designs. Print on lightweight paper, and finish with slim ribbon.

3. Favor boxes can look playful or sophisticated with yarn. Many of these ideas use the same technique: Attach the end of yarn to the bottom of a box with a clear round mailing seal. Wind yarn around the box several times, cut off, and affix the other end to the bottom with a second seal. Precut all of your yarn before wrapping.

4. A beaded message and a few lines of Shakespearean verse photocopied onto newsprint paper spell out pure romance.

For more Martha goodness, click here for a bounty of your favor-ite things.

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings.