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Parisian: Black & White Lookbook

{ Featuring: White Porcelain Bisque Poppy Blooms, Glass Dip Writing Pen & Acrylic Diamond Shaped Confetti }

Be immersed in the romance and whimsy of Parisian streets with the fifth release in our Weddingstar Style Lookbooks, Parisian: Black and White. With its’ timeless color palette, learn how to design your own French inspired wedding with the tips, tricks and products featured throughout. Continue on to READ MORE >

Equestrian Love Feature: DIY Miniature Pie Favors

With the launch of our latest style lookbook, Equestrian Love we featured a ton of great homespun inspiration for your perfect rustic wedding. And, nothing says charming or country better than pie! Keep your own rustic wedding in theme by giving guests a wedding favor they’ll love (and devour!) by making miniature pies. Heck, we even have an adorable Miniature Pie Packaging Kit that will give you everything you need to package your pastries so they’re pretty as a picture! You just need to whip up a few batches of mini pies and today we are showing you how – our designer Tara has even included her secret recipes for you to print!

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Choosing a Signature Wedding Drink!

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If wedding planning is starting to increase your stress levels too much, perhaps taking a little time to plan a signature drink for the big day might help!

How is adding one more thing to your to-do list going to help, you ask? Well you see, signature drinks must be carefully tested before any decisions can be made! ;)

We have two great drink ideas for you today (recipes included)! Feel free to use them as they are or create one all your own. A drink created specifically for your wedding can add a fun dash of personality and flair!

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Choosing Your Wishing Well

Gone are the days when wishing wells were nothing more than a box with a card-sized slit in the top! Whether you have specifically requested that guests donate money or you would simply like a location for cards; a wishing well will perform the service in style.

The challenge then becomes finding, or making one, that suits your theme and budget!

Wedding Wishing Wells
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Designer Spotlight: My Future Wedding Part 2

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One year ago I started working for Weddingstar, and before then I had never dreamt about my wedding. But after I was hired on, there were many times when I would come home and bore my boyfriend to death with all of the wedding gossip. Let’s put it this way… He doesn’t get nearly as excited about stationery and flower bouquets as I do.

But now he has no choice! You wanna know why?? BECAUSE HE POPPED THE QUESTION!

Yup, that’s right! On my 30th birthday, when I least expected it to happen (he had previously told me as I was teasing him about proposing, that “he can’t do it when I’m expecting it”, and that he “has to do it in his own special way”.) And he did. Continue on to READ MORE >

A Peacock Themed Wedding Photo Shoot

From the magentas and deep purples to the aquamarines and emerald greens, this peacock inspired photo shoot by the brilliant Christy Whitehead Photography is nothing short of spectacular.

The chic table decor, colorful candy buffet and ultra trendy attire really set the tone for this sophisticated wedding shoot with just the right amount of exotic flair. It’s hard not to be inspired by all of the ultra dramatic details. Enjoy! Continue on to READ MORE >

A Fairytale Wedding Theme

An incredible ball gown with rhinestones, beading and pickups; twinkle and sparkle everywhere; and feeling like a princess for a day  that’s the magic of a fairytale wedding.

Here are a few of my favorite princessy accessories to make all your fairytale wedding dreams come true.

Creating the Theme

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Designer Spotlight: Making a Statement

Hello fellow readers! Pamela here, ready to announce I’ve just returned from maternity leave and boy does it feel good to be back in the Weddingstar bustle.

Lately, I have been really inspired by clever signboards and wanted to share with you my ideas for making a statement… literally. Witty words, favorite phrases, amusing quotes… all can be easily incorporated into a wedding and photography. Continue on to READ MORE >

Our 5 Fave Summer Wedding Accessories

Here are 5 must-have wedding accessories to make your big summer day truly magical. I’ve included the perfect cake topper, guest favors and decor accessories. Enjoy!

1. Mini Picnic Baskets

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Summer Wedding Tips: Surviving the Heat


Photo credit: JC Page Photography

Outdoor summer weddings are a lot of fun, and with picturesque green landscapes and the smell of fresh flowers surrounding you, there’s no wonder they can be some of the most beautiful events. But, just as you need to prepare for rain at spring weddings, you should be wary of the possibility of scorching heat on your big summertime day.

Plan ahead! Here are 5 tips to help you and your guests not only survive but enjoy your wedding day, especially if it turns out to be a summer scorcher. Continue on to READ MORE >

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