Reader Question

"I am in search of a chandelier for my wedding in September. Our theme is very romantic, ivory/white in color, mason jars, pearls, etc. I saw some chandeliers on your website – can you give me any information on where I can look to purchase any of them?"

Would appreciate the help so very much! Thanks!

Lacy B.

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Gin + Tonic + Cucumbers = Total Summer Refreshment

I'm a big fan of signature drinks. They can strengthen your theme or color palette. They can tell a story about you and your partner to your guests. And limiting your beverages to a signature drink, wine and beer (instead of offering a full bar) can save you money.

Image via HauteApplePie.com

Typically I've been doing a signature drink at the beginning of each month, but the booze Gods were calling to me last night, first with my conversation with @BrokenSaucer followed by cocktails at a girlfriends house. But she didn't serve just any cocktail, she busted out some Hendrick's Gin and tonic. Now I'm not much of a gin drinker myself, but found myself intrigued when she started cutting slices of cucumber into it.

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Cake from Truly Scrumptious | Design from Momental Designs | Images from Darker Shades of Brown Photography | via Ruffled Blog

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Twine is a simple, inexpensive way to dress up your mountain wedding. There's something at once rustic and polished about wrapping objects, whether a napkin or a bottle with twine. It's an added touch that says you care about the details, but its neither expensive or time-consuming to pull off. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

Twine Wrapped Table Number Bottles:

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Couple saves engagement flowers for wedding display

This is an aha moment. No, this is an OMG moment. If you haven't yet seen it, go check out this wedding on Elizabeth Anne Designs. This Portland DIY wedding was held at one of my favorite venues, Mount Hood Organic Farms, and featured one of my favorite guest book ideas: vintage skis to sign. But the best idea is displaying the original bouquet of roses from when Scott proposed to Margie. Awwwww, gush!

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