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Lace Candle Holders

2013-04-18T23:55:00.000-07:00

I love this idea I found on pintrest. Spirello has a great DIY instruction on their blog for this super romantic lace candle holder. I am going to try this at my next event!

Happy Easter

2013-03-31T09:42:00.001-07:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter.

Wedding Cake Servings

2012-09-26T18:48:00.001-07:00

Came across this really useful cake diagram on Pinterest the other day. Of course your baker should be able to give you their professional opinion on how much cake to order. I think it's just a good idea to be well educated before you make any purchase.

http://pinterest.com/pin/271553052502553105/

Ann Taylor Wedding

2012-03-26T21:50:00.002-07:00

I came across these dresses from Ann Taylor and I have to say that I'm really loving them for a spring wedding. These dresses are not only perfect for bridesmaid dresses but I also love them for a bridal shower as well. I love the soft colors and the folds of the fabric. Lovely! Just had share.

Enjoy

XOXOX

Ann Taylor

BHLDN

2012-02-19T21:31:00.000-08:00

We are still floating around dreaming of BHLDN.

Located at 8 East Walton Street, the new BHLDN store stands to be one of Chicago's finest bridal gems. They opened to the public on Valentines Day! We can't stop talking about the opening night party. This boutique delivers a unique bridal experience by giving brides the feeling they have been whisked away to an airy parisian boutique. Each room is themed and feels a little magical. Glitter, gold, baubles, flowers and fabrics of all delights are tucked into every corner of this store. We were enchanted and under it's spell the entire evening.

We sipped on Processco and enjoyed the most delish hors d'oeuvres from Truffleberry Market in Westmont.

The first floor has beautiful dresses in a rainbow of soft colors. The gallery on the second floor has to die for head pieces, shoes, and jewelry. There is room just for ideas, table decor and gifts. Across from that room is the most delicate lingerie and fitting area. The bridal room is exquisite. You can help but want to touch every single dress on the floor. Once you are ready to try on the gowns, you make your way to the most special fitting room. The bridal fitting rooms can accommodate a good size entourage and have ipod jacks so you can set you own music for the affair.

The bride and bridesmaids dresses are so glamours. The bridesmaids dresses can easily be worn for more then just weddings. Partnered them with a chic bolero, and the dresses make for stunning evening wear.

It was an incredible night for us. After we had taken it all in, we made our way over to the Martha Stewart Weddings crowd, where we had the pleasure of meeting Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings. We can't thank her enough for spending time with us! It was truly a treat to speak with her.

The trip the BHLDN has left us inspired to make beautiful things.

Hope you enjoy the video, I think it pretty much conveys the just how incredible the evening was.

We also have some amazing photo, please feel free to share your comments.

Amanda loving the lace on this dress.

Love the beading on the shoulder of this jacket.

Quite easily my favorite photo.

I need this jacket. It's on my must buy list.

They have a "something blue" corner.

BHLDN Chicago

2012-02-14T21:32:00.000-08:00

Still getting over the amazing time we had last night at the B H L D N party with Martha Stewart Weddings . We couldn't sleep all night we were so excited and inspired to make beautiful things. Here's another photo to hold us over until our big post!

BHLDN Update

2012-02-13T22:35:00.000-08:00

Update...BHLDN was awesome and Darcy Miller, of Martha Stewart Weddings, was fantastic. (Yes I got to meet her!) I need to get over my emotional high for the evening and will report back tomorrow. Amanda and I got some great video shots and between the two of us we took over 200 photos. The store was amazing and surpassed my expectations.

Just a little photo to hold you over.

BHLDN Chicago Store

2012-02-12T19:48:00.000-08:00

It's finally happening. If you spent anytime on this blog or on our facebook page you will know that we are huge fans of BHLDN and so excited that they are opening their second store in Chicago. We have been accepted to the grand opening party on February 13th and will share all of the fabulous finds from this sure to be exquisite store.

What else could possibly make the event to die for you ask?! Darcy Miller of course! We almost fell over when we heard the Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings was going to be there. The authority of all things glamours and beautiful when it comes to weddings will be in attendance. We will be ready to let it all sink in and report back from the evening.

Click here to see BHLDN's article on the Chicago grand opening.

Engaged

2012-01-18T20:23:00.000-08:00

This stunning ring can be found at www.tiffany.com

Your Engaged!!!! Congratulations! The holidays happen to be peak season for engagements and now is the perfect time to plan your save the dates and schedule a complimentary invitation design consultation.

To find out more visit our website www.sugarandspiceink.com.

wedding podcast network

2011-09-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

Today I'm obsessed with the podcast network. I can't wait to subscribe and get my daily fill of wedding news and you should too. I love that I can get tips when I have time. Plus podcasts are so great because you can be doing something else while your listening. I am an avid podcast listener to begin with. I spend much of my day on the computer, often times running several computers at a time. I also spend a lot of time traveling from one appointment to another so this is going to be great having a wedding resource to listen to while I'm on the go! So podcasts fit my life. Anyhow, enjoy today's tip.

http://www.weddingpodcastnetwork.com/

BHLDN Video Love

2011-09-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

Love this video by BHLDN.

Sugar and Spice Ink Website

2011-09-19T20:09:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed that I've been making some changes and there will more exciting enhancements to come. I'm sorry to have been missing in action but believe me I have been waiting for this for a long time! I am very excited to say that we have just launched our new website. Let us know what you think!

http://www.sugarandspiceink.com

Wedding Day Video

2011-08-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

I have to say that I absolutely enjoyed watching this wedding day film. So creative and unique. Enjoy!

Christian Dior Wedding Dress

2011-07-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

Our lovely picture today is Christian Dior. Something Blue.

Brought to you by Moxie Fab.

Enjoy and be fabulous!

DIY Wedding Crafts Floral Bouquet

2011-06-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

http://thebridesguide.marthastewartweddings.com/2011/05/craft-of-the-week-tissue-paper-flowers.html

This beautiful little picture comes from none other then Martha Stewart Weddings. It is their craft of the day. How beautiful and yet so simple. We encourage you to check out the simple "how too" directions. Meanwhile we are going to give it a go here and see what we come up with. Maybe we can trade photos. This darling bouquet would be perfect for showers too! If you make one and submit your photo too me I will select the most unique entries and will feature you on this blog. I will also include web sites and etsy shops too! One requirement is that you have to subscribe to this blog and to my facebook page, I will faithfully subscribe to yours too! Happy crafting!

Instructions click here.

For Martha's blog post click here.

Facebook Update Wedding Ideas

2011-05-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/SugarAndSpiceInk

Follow me to facebook where I update all the time with new ideas and photo's!

Blue Monogram Wedding Invitations

2011-05-13T19:29:00.000-07:00

We wanted to send a Big Congratulations to Carrie and Kyle who got married last weekend!!. Creating this design for Carrie was so much fun. We really think it captured the essence of her classic themed wedding. We can't wait to see photo's and I'm sure her venue, The Narnia Estate, was stunning! When we toured the grounds of the The Narnia Estate we were absolutley swooning with visions of a romantic wedding.

Invitation

Inserts

Motif Mated Envelop Printing

Royal Wedding Channel

2011-04-28T19:13:00.001-07:00

Count Me In for the Royal Wedding

2011-04-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

At first I was going to try so hard not to fall into all fuss about the Royal Wedding tomorrow but how could anyone resist. It's going to be tons of glamor and fairytale! The prestige that is going to follow this ceremony is so hard to resist. I can't wait! Yeah for William and Kate. That make such a lovely couple. I'm dyeing to see what her gown is going to look like. I'll be sure to share of course!

Ted's Best Man Friend

2011-04-27T18:35:00.000-07:00

See, who says the guys don't like to get involved in wedding stuff!!

My Wedding Concierge App Commercial

2011-04-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

This commercial from My Wedding Concierge is by far the coolest thing we've seen all week.You might already know that you can find our blog on the this amazingly easy wedding app. You can download it on your smart phone and now you Ipad. I actually do have it on my ipad an I think it's the best app I've downloaded yet. It's not just easy and convenient to use but it's also very stylish. If you haven't already downloaded this app you should be cause you'll love how it keeps all your wedding inspirations right at your fingertips. Not to mention you stay closer to us too ;* (we like that part the most)

XOXO
Danielle

Lily Wedding Invitations

2011-04-06T22:48:00.000-07:00

Lily is our most recent addition to the wedding collection. Lily is customizable in any color way. This floral design was originally hand drawn for the client. All sets include Invitations, RSVP, and Reception Card. Contact me for questions and pricing.

Wedding Cakes, Opera Style

2011-03-03T19:59:00.000-08:00

I know that's I've posted on Cake Opera before but they recently updated their site and I love it. They have the most beautiful cakes. I am totally diggin their bio's too! I realize they are not local however, the work is way to beautiful to not share. Here's www.cakeoperaco.com for your enjoyment!

Train - Marry Me

2011-03-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

Enjoy...because I'm a hopeless romantic... I adore this song for weddings this year.

Dress of the Day- Ines Di Santo

2011-02-28T22:26:00.000-08:00

Ines Di Santo Spring/Summer 2011

I have to say after looking at countless dresses and designers. I love Ines Di Santo for the dramatic statements the designs make. This dress is stunning and today I swoon over it!