I am actually posting this on a Monday for once!!!!  :)  YAY.

I had a few color requests this week but I’m going to go with…..

BLACK:

I love this wedding cake!  I love the idea that you could make it personal by adding a little broach that was your grandmothers!  I love those little details!!!

Another Forever 21 find!  I love that store……seriously this is just $10.80!?!?!?

This too is from Forever 21 and I think it would be a perfect accessory for your special wedding hairstyle!

This wedding bouquet is perfect for a black themed wedding!  I saw these and totally fell in love.  In case you are curious these flowers are known as anemones and they are beautiful!

This would be a cute shoe from Target for just $22.99!

I thought this would be a nice alternative to flowers for your wedding reception.  Lots of people try cutting costs on centerpieces by not having flowers everywhere so why not start collecting wine bottles and candlesticks!!!  With a little thrifting too I’m sure you could gather all you needed!!!!

This really has nothing to do with a black wedding theme but more about some ranting to follow.  I just love love love these hangers from Lila Frances on Etsy.  Your wedding photographer will want pictures of your wedding gown before you slip into it so why would you show up with the ugly plastic hanger that it came with?  Why not spend a few bucks and invest in a nice pretty hanger?  You can get  a 10 pack of these pretty silky hangers at Target for $12.99.

Ok I’m done with my hanger venting…………let’s continue.

What a cute bridesmaid dress from Target!!!!  I love the cut here and it keeps your black theme more classy instead of getting too casual.  Take a look through Targets dresses you’ll be sure to find lots of choices for all your girls as well as your budget!

What a perfect boutonniere to tie in the anemones!!!!  Or check out this DIY project to make your own!!!!

I have a deep love for candy bars that look classy such as this one!!!  Personally the candies/treats should all be the same color.  I actually had one of these at our first Christmas party and it was a hit!  Lots of work to find all white items but it was totally worth it, it was so cute!!!!  (Wish I would have taken some pictures!!!)

I just recently heard that  Anthropologie  and The Limited will be offering wedding gowns soon!!!!!

Anthropologie will unveil the line on Valentine’s Day 2011. Expect wedding dresses to fall in between $750-$5,000 and they will also carry bridesmaid options.

The Limited brand will debut two styles in June and another three in January 2011, all under $500.

Those will be wonderful places to get wedding attire, I can’t wait!!!!

That’s all for now!

Enjoy!

-erika

Again I make this post on a Tuesday……….hmmm  I’m seeing a slight trend.

This weeks color was a request as well, from Danielle, who will be getting married on October 9th in Conway.  We’re pretty excited for her wedding!

RED….

Adorable bridesmaids dresses from Forever 21…..you bet!

What an adorable idea for a hairpiece!  I’m sure your florist could rig this up for you!  I recommend Jules Design locally.

I couldn’t imagine someone getting these adorable red shoes for their wedding!  I would be so so so so excited as a photographer!  I recommend everyone get colored shoes!  Gone are the days of white shoes, besides I haven’t worn mine since my wedding day but I can guarantee that you’d wear some fun heels again!

How about renting a red classic car on your wedding day, or better yet you know someone that owns one?!?!?  I’m sure they’d love to be your chauffeur on your special day!  What a great way to get your favorite Uncle involved in your wedding!!!

Here’s a fun DIY project for your wedding:  These would make a great addition to a candy buffet for your guests!!!!

Fire Red Candy Apples

Ingredients
8 medium apples, green or red
2 3/4 cup(s) sugar
1 1/4 cup(s) light corn syrup
1 1/2 cup(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
15 drops red food coloring
Wash and dry apples, remove stems and insert a wooden stick into the bottom (not stem end) of the apples; approximately 2/3 of the way into the apple. Set apples aside.
In saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat slowly on low heat, stirring constantly. Once mixture starts to boil, stop stirring and leave boiling until candy mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water separates into breakable threads.
Remove from heat and stir in food coloring. Wait until mixture stops bubbling, then add vanilla, mix well.
Dip each apple into the mixture while mixture is still hot, swirl to cover apple evenly. You will need to work fast to get all the apples dipped before mixture becomes too hard.
Place dipped apple on greased cookie sheet or greased wax paper.

Are you daring enough to wear a RED birdcage veil?  This seller on Etsy is selling a DIY birdcage veil kit!

Please please please don’t get boring old Red Roses if your wedding theme is red!!!!  These Red Poppies are just too adorable to pass up!!!!  I love this bouquet!!!!

If you decide to go the Poppy route you’ve gotta order these poppy inspired appliqués!  I’m pretty sure this gal could make some hair pins for you!

I won’t lie I would love to leave your wedding with some homemade strawberry jam as a wedding favor!!!  These are so cute and you could easily wrap some burlap or something around them to make them super cute!!!

ooooooooooohh  what if you did a red balloon release following your ceremony!?!?!?!?!  Love Love Love Love this idea!!!!

Having Red Velvet Cake would be a must for any red themed wedding!!!!

Found another gorgeous yet simple wedding gown at J.Crew for only $295!!!!!

Ahhh these guys are too too cute!  What a great little idea for a simple backyard wedding!  I just adore these cake toppers!

What would make a wedding more complete than strolling down the red carpet on your big day!!!!

That’s all for now.  Does anyone have a request for next week?

Enjoy!

-erika