Dog n' Bird Artful Wedding

Taylor Swift Is a Bride in “Mine” Video

Bird — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:34:03 +0000

Behind the scenes sneak peek: Taylor Swift rocks a wedding dress in the video for the debut single off her new album, Speak Now, which comes out October 25. The song is called “Mine,” and it hits radio August 16. Credit: TSwiftFashion.

Brand New Twigs & Honey Collection

Bird — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:53:15 +0000

Gorgeous hair pieces, garters, belts – the entire new Twigs & Honey collection is now live on Style Me Pretty. Inspired by a recent trip to France and vintage styles, Myra Callan’s Oregon line pushes accessory trends with her elegant works of art.

“Up” House Wedding Proposal Ring Box

Bird — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:01:02 +0000

Custom made engagement ring box based on the house from the movie Up. How could you say no? Credit: The Model Maker, as seen on Going to the Chapel.
Related: more Up wedding inspiration: e-session and wedding

Giveaway: Vera Wang Duchesse Flutes

Bird — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:01:44 +0000

It’s a celebration! In honor of Dog n’ Bird being named one of Get Married magazine’s Best Loved Blogs (pg 101, fall issue on newsstands now) you could win a pair of traditional, yet modern Vera Wang toasting flutes. Courtesy of Wedgwood, who also ask you to live an artful life. Click here to enter to win.

Last month I had the pleasure of joining a few inspiring bridal bloggers, event designer David Beahm, cake designer Ron Ben Israel, Brides Editor-in-Chief Millie Bratten, and Lord Wedgwood himself on a personal tour of the Waterford-Wedgwood-Royal Doulton showroom. National spokesman and Director Jorge Perez was an effervescent host and taught us to embrace the beauty of special occasion crystal and china, use it every day!

Start your collection with these elegant flutes. Here’s how to enter:

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Contest ends August 6, 2010 at 6:00pm EST. Winner will be picked at random and notified by email. Good luck!

DIY: Food Coloring, Queen Anne’s Lace

Bird — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:18:40 +0000

Dainty with a vintage tip, Queen Anne’s Lace grows from May to October. Stop along the road to harvest. Photo credit and food coloring tutorial via 5 Orange Potatoes. Tip: use flowers with 1/2 to 2/3 of the head’s blossoms open.

Idea: Kite and Pinwheel Wedding Altar

Bird — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:47:54 +0000

Handmade pinwheels, flowers, and kites cover the altar on this awe inspiring wedding created by Jesi Haack. Spotted on Brancoprata as seen on Green Wedding Shoes. Photo credit: Ashley Rose. (Hint: click pic to make it bigger)

Four Mismatched Groomsmen Looks

Bird — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:40:56 +0000

Why only have mismatched bridesmaids? Mix up fabrics and textures that make sense with your guy’s personalities. Ben Blood image via Wedding Photos.

Eleven Unique, High-Impact Desserts

Bird — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:38:50 +0000

Just one of the treats from my guest post over at The Sweetest Occasion. Go experience mustache cupcakes, bunny biscuits, mini macaroons, and more.

An Affordable Wedding Trend: Ribbons

Bird — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:01:08 +0000

Incorporating ribbons into your wedding is an inexpensive way to add a pop of color and charm. Click here for nine fresh ribbon ideas.

Collage credits: Wands via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Ribbon cupcake via Cupcakes of the Day, oxfords via Pinkbow. Credits: 1. Grey Likes Weddings, 2. Once Wed, 3. 100 Layercake via Brancoprata 4. Etsy 5. Weddingwire 6. Wet Behind The Ears 7. Etsy 8. Amy Atlas 9. Going the Chapel

Extreme Bridesmaid Color Inspiration

Bird — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:01:50 +0000

This silk georgette dress in Andreas Murkudis’ store comes in 143 colors! More hues at Style Bubble. Spotted on Life in the Super Burbs via Black*Eiffel.