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As an invitation designer, I truly love paper. I will stop on a dime to gawk at paper. But this invitation made of wood takes the cake for me. Night Owl Paper has a whole collection of wedding invitations printed on wood. Bravo! See this one and their entire collection on the web site.

I decided not to run myself into the ground during NY Bridal Fashion week this time around. It is so exhausting. But I can't wait to show you what gorgeous dresses came down the runways in NYC last weekend. These fabulous dresses walked the runway at Rivini for their F/W 2012 collection. The biggest trend that I saw this weekend was The Kate Dress. Almost every bridal designer had a least one dress that resemble Kate Middleton's wedding dress.

Bridal Lovelies,
You know that I am so not traditional. I love having that pop of color someone in your wedding day ensemble. Why not your shoes? Here are five modern wedding shoe options that I know that you will love. Kirna Zabete is always a great place to shop for shoes.

Alexander Wang

Chrissie Morris

Giambattista Valli

Nicholas Kirkwood

Proenza Schouler

Create Your Own Fairytale Wedding with These Fairytale Wedding Favor Ideas

Cinderella has nothing on you when you use these fairytale wedding favor ideas! Use any of these fairytale-inspired designs to create your own magical wonderland.

Some girls just dream of having that perfect fairytale wedding, and when the time finally comes to make it a reality, they are suddenly scrambling to find the ideal favors and decor to bring it all to life. Whatever you envision for your magical event, fairytale wedding favor ideas that match your reception theme can really enhance the look and feel of your event—and we have them for you.

Try any of these fairytale wedding favor ideas and you’ll easily take the princess crown as the fairest one of all!

Frog Prince Candle Favors

Cute and classic, these candle favors stand out and make great keepsakes for your guests. The bright green frog design immediately catches your attention, complete with a silver crown on top. They come packaged in clear boxes so you can get a good glimpse of the favors, and they’re topped off with matching green ribbons and stately crown “Thank You” tags.



Royal Coach Design Place Card Holder Favors

These white carriage place card holders are full of fairytale whimsy. If you’re looking for fairytale wedding favor ideas on a budget, then these wedding favors are just the ticket. For as little as $1.28 a pop, you can’t beat them. Oh, and did we mention how fabulous they look with rose, tulip, or lily floral arrangements? They’ll help you create a scene straight from Cinderella’s ballroom dance with the prince.


Once Upon a Time Fairytale Candle Favors

Aside from their fairytale essence, the nice thing about these candles is that they won’t clash with other themes you have going on throughout your reception. The castle design is subtle enough to blend with another decor theme, and the white, pearly colors make it easy to complement whichever color scheme you have in mind.



Use any of these fairytale wedding favor ideas for a big day that will go down in history as a classic.

As an exclusive discount for all readers of The Bridal WishList, you can save 15% off all favors at Wedding Favors. Use coupon code BWList on orders over $49 and save!

Bride's Head Revisited will soon be unveiling their Spring 2012 collection, a fabulous selection of new crystal combs, silk flowers and veils. The collection has not been offered anywhere yet, but you have the opportunity at a sneak peak at their designs.

The Aisle New York is hosting a Bride's Head Revisited boutique that features seven designs from their Spring 2012 collection at a great price. Not only will you be able to purchase a brand new design unavailable anywhere else, but it is being offered on The Aisle New York at up to 60% off regular pricing. Join The Aisle New York for fabulous bridal sales.

Come out on Carbon DC (2643 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC) on this Saturday to feast your eyes (and your wallets) on some of the most gorgeous repurposed vintage jewelry you have ever seen. Kolton J jewelry line is a mix of vintage-inspired pieces, as well as, one-of-a-kind pieces that have been repurposed with vintage jewelry. View the line at Kolton J online before the trunk show. You will definitely want to see these pieces in person and add to your accessories collection. A percentage of the proceeds from the show’s sales will benefit the Polaris Project, a DC-based organization committed to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery since 2002.


About KOLTON.J
Founder and Designer Jenny Schretter – a native of the Washington area and current DC resident – will unveil her latest eco-luxurious collection made from recycled and reclaimed vintage materials. Schretter’s jewelry has been featured in publications such as InStyle Magazine, DailyCandy, Panache Mode Magazine, Worn Magazine, and will be featured in the October issue of Washingtonian Magazine.

The year-old label includes a vast repertoire of one-of-a-kind and limited edition designs. Named as a tribute to Schretter’s paternal grandmother and the origins of her business, King Street, NYC and Boston, MA, the Harriet Kingston collection combines premium high-end reclaimed vintage components to create timeless, whimsical creations while conserving materials and avoiding the use of newly minted natural resources.

Bridal Lovelies,
As you know, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is such an important month considering the staggering statistics surrounding breast cancer. So remember to get out and get your mammograms. You can also support breast cancer research by purchasing goods from retailers that are donating proceeds from their sales to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Purchase Emma Stine's Fuchsia Dina Chandelier Earrings ($48) or Blush Rosette Earrings ($56). Emma Stine is donating 30% of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!