Layers of Meaning

From Martha Stewart Weddings:

These breathtaking cakes draw their inspiration from enduring symbols of devotion. With each carefully crafted bite that's as sweet and surprising as true love itself, your heartfelt message will be delivered - and devoured.

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings.

Just My Cup of Tea

Sometimes the most simple things can be transformed into something magical. Imagine finding a brown parcel patiently waiting on your doorstep. It's lovingly wrapped in antique lace and neatly tied with a red and white ribbon. You gently open it to discover charming porcelain tea cup inviting you to one of your nearest and dearest bridal shower.

That's exactly the case with this novel invite from Mika 78 that got its inspiration from vintage New York City flea market finds.

So keep your mind and heart open because you never know when inspiration will find its way to you.

Images via Mika 78.

A Room With a Hue

Those winter grays got you feeling a little down? Here's a room with a hue that will brighten up your day!

No drab grays here! Designed by Jaime Hayon of Hayon Studio, The Restaurant La Terraza del Casino (Madrid, Spain) is an elegant blend of the past and future, art and design, imagination and innovation.

For any brides or world travelers honeymooning in Spain, The Restaurant La Terraza del Casino sure is a sight for sore eyes and hungry tummies - who can resist a Michelin Star rated restaurant!

Image via Hayon Studio.

Meet and Greet!

Calling all NYC brides! Here's your invite to a special event being hosted at W New York - Union Square on January 20, 2010.

David Tutera will be launching his new book, The Big White Book of Weddings – A How To Guide for the Savvy, Stylish Bride with a cocktail party and book signing, along with offering planning advice and answering questions from his fans.

Here's just a small sample of his work that will dazzle you:

To RSVP for this event email : nychappeningsrsvp@whotels.com

Image via David Tutera.

Fab Frocks Friday: Looking Forward

Here's to a wonderful Friday and a wonderful future with many delightful surprises!

Image via Vogue Germany by Camilla Akrans via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Beauty Sleep

Reader, it's been a few days since the whirl of the holidays and if you are still feeling a little weary from all the excitement, you are not alone.

For those of you that are recently engaged, I have one piece of advice for you: during this time, simply enjoy being engaged. You and your fiance have taken a big step forward, symbolically committing yourselves to a life together.

As you start planning your wedding, remember to take care of one another. The process of planning a wedding should be a joyous one and not cause undue stress in your relationship.

So take a few moments to relax, because with a sound mind, there's nothing you can't do!


Image via Morning Beauty by Steve Miett via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Baby Come Back to Me

Any brides looking for a budget friendly wedding idea? These gorgeous centerpieces made from gypsophila are a breath of fresh air.

Seen most commonly at your grocer's market, baby's breath has always played a small supporting roll for its more colorful cousins. But take one seemingly common flower in multitude and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Take a note from this wedding that puts baby's breath front and center stage.

Whether using tall standing centerpieces like the ones seen here or wide containers, the key to creating romantic clouds of tiny petals is to make sure they are arranged in a spherical shape. Also, make sure to get the freshest stems because older baby's breath has a tendency to scatter its petals to the wind.

Image via White Lilac Inc.

Why Thank You!

What a way to start off the New Year! Bride Tide blog unveiled their Top 100 Wedding blogs to follow in 2010 and guess who made the list?

Yup - little ole me! A big thank you to all you readers for your support of the cinderella project! And don't forget to check out the entire list for all your wedding ideas!

Everything Old is New Again

Congratulations to all you beautiful brides to be who are starting the New Year with the most wonderful present of all! As you embark on this stage in your life, it may seem the same things you experienced just a few months ago suddenly seem new again. The sky looks a little bluer, the flowers smell a little sweeter, I become a little cheesier.

As such, vintage inspired weddings continues to be a trend in 2010. But don't worry - these re-imagined touches hit all the right style notes.

From Style Unveiled, romantic lace gives new meaning to something old.

Image via Style Unveiled.

Where Will You Be . . .

. . . when the clock strikes twelve?