Carlo and Kate Melino put in a lot of effort to entertain their wedding guests and made a great intro video for their entrance to the reception hall. Their video is hilarious and is a great way to spice up your entrance as you begin the celebration of your wedding.

From a swim, a snack, a hitch hike to the final grand entrance this video is sure to inspire you to make something similar for your own entrance as Mr and Mrs.

What would you be doing in your wedding entrance video?

Wedding Ideas No Comments March 20th, 2010

A friend of mine came to me one day with two strands of white pearls that belonged to her mother and asked if I could make something for her with them. She likes chunky jewelry and loves layering multiple strands together. She also wanted me to add in some other color pearls that matched her style and taste including the black dyed freshwater pearls with black, green, blue, and purple hues.

So, I came up with an idea:  string pearls on silk thread that have lobster claw clasps on each end so that they can be attached and removed from a clasp making them the ultimately versatile accessory.  You can include some vintage pieces with sentimental value to make the piece even more meaningful.

Although the pearls I made for my friend are now proudly worn around her neck, I made a similar necklace with three strands of pearls from my supplies.

The result is this stunning multiple strand necklace with white, black, and silver freshwater pearls.

Since the strands can be removed, you can wear the necklace in seven different color combinations and wear it twisted or untwisted.

• All three colors ( 1 possible necklace).
• Just two colors (3 possible necklaces).
• Wear each strand individually by clipping the lobster claw clasps together (3 possible necklaces).

I have lots of other freshwater pearl colors to choose from if you’d like one of these versatile necklaces to add to your own collection! View more photos of this necklace in my Etsy shop here.

Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Designs 1 Comment March 19th, 2010

Halifax has so many beautiful niches and cozy corners. There is one in particular that literally lights up during the night. The trees in front of the Marriot Harbourside are wrapped with thousands of tiny white lights and every night they light up the sidewalk in front of The CUT Steakhouse & Urban Grill on Lower Water street.

I have often thought these tiny twinkling torches would make  a beatiful backdrop and Liam from Applehead Studio was able to capture them in one of his wedding portrait photographs. They frame the bridal party perfectly.

Halifax also has hundreds of beautiful historic buildings  and just to the left of the above picture is the Alexandre Keith’s Brewery built in the early 1830s with beautiful stonework that has amazing texture. Liam was able to get an amazing shot with the bride and groom in front of this stone. An overhead lamp creates a dramatic spotlight on the couple as they lean in for a kiss. Great work Liam!

Read Liam’s full blog post about this wedding at his blog here.

Wedding Ideas No Comments March 17th, 2010

This YouTube video went so viral that The Office copied it during Jim and Pam’s wedding. Although the cast members of The Office did a fabulous job, I have to give major kudos to the original creators.

The original is much more spontaneous and well executed. The friends are so into it and they are having so much fun. Who would ever forget that wedding?

Would you ever ask your friends to dance like this for your wedding?

Wedding Ideas No Comments March 13th, 2010

I love all of Maggie Sottero’s wedding dresses. They are so elegant and gorgeous that I am sure anyone who wears them instantly feels more sophisticated and beautiful. Her dresses are so simple and feminine with flattering lines that enhance your figure.

The dress pictured below is one of my favorites because of the interesting straps. With such an interesting focal point at the neck line there is no need to wear a necklace. The dress has a stunning empire waist and a soft illusion train. I have chosen some earrings and bracelets that would be paired perfectly with this wedding dress.

Clockwise from bottom left:

• Three strand hand-knotted bracelet with mother-of-pearl flower clasp Vive Jewelry $150.00 USD
• Pearl stud earrings Vive Jewelry $25.00 USD
• Maggie Sottero Wedding Dress SD5230 Maggie Sottero
• Pearl Cluster Earrings Vive Jewelry $50.00 USD
• Twisted 7 inch Freshwater Pearl Bracelet and Earrings Set Vive Jewelry $95.00 USD

The back of this dress is just as beautiful as the front with its corset closure and soft illusion train.

Wedding Ideas No Comments March 11th, 2010

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