1. A pomander:  this floral arrangement is a globe of flowers suspended from a ribbon that hangs on your wrist.

2. A bible.  Perhaps you have one that has been passed down in your family.

3. Herbs.  Very rustic and unique.  This is an easy DIY project and is very inexpensive if you are needed to trim your budget.

4.  Candles.  Candles adds to a romantic atmosphere, and they come in all shapes, sizes and color.

5. Fans.  An elegant finish to a summer wedding look.

6. Parasols.  A beautiful look to a bride’s attire for a garden style wedding.

Rhinebeck, New York nestled in the Hudson Valley is rumored to be the location of Chelsea Clinton and finance Marc Mezvinsky’s wedding.  They are to tie the know this coming Saturday July 31st.  It has been reported by CBS that the wedding will take place at  the Astor Courts.

Can’t wait to see these wedding pictures!

With Spain’s big World Cup win, I thought I’d blog about some of my favorite Spanish Wedding customs.

1. In true Spanish wedding tradition the bride will wear a traditional silk, black dress with an accompanying black lace veil held in place by combs.

A bride from the Andalusia region may wear a flamingo style dress to honor the old Spanish wedding customs of that region.

2.Brides carry orange blossom bouquets or wear wreaths or tiaras decorated with orange blossoms. This is to symbolize a life of happiness and fulfillment for the couple.

3.In Spanish wedding customs, the wedding ceremony is held in the early evening.

4.The bride and groom will give their guests small wedding favors.

The Groom will also give the men cigars at some time during the reception.

The bride will give the women who are single small pins that are worn upside down. A Spanish wedding custom says that if a woman looses the pin during the reception she is believed to be the next to get married.

5. The bride is expected to embroider a groom’s wedding shirt to wear at the wedding ceremony.

Three ideas for non-floral centerpieces are;

Using candles is very lovely and romantic.  It warms up the room, but is quite simple and elegant.

Twigs!!  I love this centerpiece.  It is so dramatic.  Using twigs , what a unique idea.  It will be quite the conversation piece among the wedding guests.

Using fruit in centerpieces is a great way to add color.  I love this idea.