The first dance...

There is that one moment that defines a wedding, the start of a marriage, and that private moment between two people hopelessly in love, surrounded by friends and family... the first dance. Some couples have that one song which defines their relationship, but for many, the choice is wide and not always easy... One of our favorites is the quirky but sweet one from Jack Johnson... have a listen here:

To help you make a decision, these are 30 of our favorite songs to for couples to start their life together with... what first song will you dance to as man & wife?

1. Marry You - Bruno Mars 
2. Accidently In Love – Counting Crows
3. For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder 
4. Everything – Michael Bublé
5. At Last – Etta James
6. (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You – UB40
7. It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr
8. Cupid - Sam Cooke
9. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor 
10. More Than Words – Extreme
11. She - Elvis Costello
12. Just Say Yes - Snow Patrol
13. Stand By Me - Ben E King
14. The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
15. Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
16. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
17. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
18. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
19. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen 
20. Wonderwall – Oasis
21. Yellow – Coldplay
22. You're Beautiful - James Blunt
23. You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
24. Your Song - Ellie Goulding
25. You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller
26. Make You Feel My Love - Adele
27. Higher Love - James Vincent McMorrow
28. Better Together - Jack Johnson
29. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
30. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls

Once in a while...

"Once in a while, 

Right in the middle of an ordinary life, 

Love gives us a fairy tale."

Runway Brides... New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week... four words that make every fashionista weak at the knees!

For us, nothing makes us tingle more than the perfect wedding dress, the element that brings a wedding together and the first dress the bride will wear as a married woman... arguably the most romantic item of clothing a girl will ever own or wear!

We couldn't contain our excitement when we heard that Project Runway's Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall  would be showcasing her Spring/Summer 2013 bridal collection at NYFW. Even more intrigued were we when we heard she had been inspired by none other than the most common of vegetables: the cabbage! 

What do you think? Can you see yourself making your grand entrance as Mrs. in one of these?

The green-hued cabbage creation

A vision in white - it doesn't get more romantic than this!

Ethereal and light - for a daytime wedding perhaps?

A key color this trend - for brides wishing to be bold, different but still  turn heads!

Sunday Snapshots - Sparkling Snaps

Sparkler pictures are fun and magical! This style of wedding photography is becoming very trendy, and it's quite easy to pull off.

Follow these simple tips to achieve shots like shown bellow:

1. Get a camera with a long exposure mode, along with a tripod to avoid a blurry effect.

2. Gather your firework supplies. Figure out how many people, or letters you will need and make time calculations for how you will light the sparklers.

3. When setting up the shot, give yourselves enough space to write the word. Also, remember that you will be writing backwards in mirror image do the final photo reads correctly.

DIY Ideas – Photograph Fun

Photographs are touch to incorporate into events, ad they add a personal touch while making a bold visual statement at the same time! There are many ways that you can play around with this option, here are a few ideas that have inspired us: Lay the pictures on the floor into the shape you want to achieve (birthday number, anniversary year, name etc.) then tape them together and stick them onto a wall. Use shots of your loved ones to create decorative centerpieces. Stick the pictures onto candle holders and watch the room light up with smiles. Attach photos to helium balloons and fill the room with flashbacks of you and your loved ones. This sets a playful yet touching mood as people can literally walk through memories at your event.  

Wedding Wednesday – Old Fashioned Romance

Your wedding is already going to be the most romantic day of your lives, so how about you maximize that feeling in the theme of your big day! Here are some tips to keep in mind when setting up your event:

Make the entrance leading into your ceremony unforgettable. Create a stunning arrangement by incorporating anything from flowers, fabrics, lights or more.

Take advantage of the loving reputation of flowers and incorporate them into your cake. Also don’t hesitate to throw in some sweet french treats into your dessert table as they give an instant feel of romance.

Use soft pastel colors and layers of tulle fabric for your centerpieces and table decorations. You can also add touches of old romance by using antique pieces such as jewellry boxes into the set up.

To look the part, the bride should wear soft lace fabrics with a traditional veil and offcorse no romantic look is complete without pearls and delicate jewels to match.

The Little White Dress

For the modern brides that dares to step out of the box, the short dress is a trend to try!

There is no better time to sport this soft and romantic bridal option than the season of lightweight dresses and leg bearing, summer! This style of dress comes in a variety of fabrics and cuts including feathers, lace, and more. They are both a classic and chic choice for any bride on her wedding day! 

Check out our inspirational picks below: