I found this ADORABLE idea online for those of you who are planning to invite some rockin' wee guests to your wedding reception!

I know at my reception we gave out puzzle pieces that could be colored on...and boy oh boy did it keep them busy...well somewhat :)

Below is a place mat and plate combo...but it is not just ANY place mat and plate combo...

...look closely!

It is a clear, or see through plate...with a brilliant place mat that shows the wording for where each and every piece of silverware and plateware should go...it also gives cute questions to get the kids thinking about the shapes on their place mat! Talk about 2 birds, 1 stone...teaching and fun all rolled into one :)
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Hello all! :) Happy Monday!

I am going to recap an amazing, fantastic, fun filled day that occurred late last week!

My beautiful Mother and her Best Friend decided to come down and give little ole me a visit...as well as take me along to dress shop with them! The dress shopping was for my Mother's friend...her son is getting married this September! Congrats Ginny & Nate, and of course girlfriends...she needs something KILLER to wear. Of course I don't think she would refer to anything as 'killer' that she wants to wear to the wedding...but let's roll with it. That is what I was looking for :)

To my Mother's friend's surprise, she found THREE amazing dresses. One was new, modern, hip, and form fitting :) Yes, Mother's can show their shape, please do not be afraid! The second was what she normally was drawn too...something more traditional, not as figure showing, and more muted. The third was classy, elegant, but also had the modern and form fitting vibe going for it. What impressed my Mother's friend was that as I took phone pics for her to be able to see what she would look like...the second option, which she was sure she was the most comfortable in and looked the best, was quite the opposite! Because the dress shape was so 'boxy'...it seemed to add much more volume and weight where there was none! The other two, which hugged her pretty little figure more, actually looked so flattering! I must say, she was pleasantly surprised! She ended up and took the first and third dresses home with her...and will be debuting her pick at the wedding! What a fun and noteworthy day :)

Below, I found some Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom dresses that I think are a fresh and modern update on what the ladies can now be confident enough to wear...

...nothing is wrong with looking good and feeling even better :)

Enjoy, and let your Mother's take a peek too!
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Good day Blissful Brides! (and their loved ones or loyal followers)

To keep the trend with the blog below...I was in deep research of 2011 Bridal Trends. Even though I am not a fan of 'trends' per say...I love to know what is always coming next. To me, a trend does not always mean in and out...sometimes trends can become classics, and that is what I always seek out!

While searching the 2011 Bridal Season...I came upon an amazing designer, with an awesome line of everyday wear, a dazzling shoe line, as well as an organic and charming Bridal line! Her name is Lela Rose...and I think you may love her just as much as I do!

Take a quick peek at these delightful finds and let me know what you think!
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Bridal Bliss! What is more exciting than a new Bride picking out her Wedding dress?!

I can honestly not think of many other things that compare to such an exciting time...perhaps picking out the shoes as well...but that is only if you are a shoe guru like myself...*wink*

To me, a Bride's dress makes a statement, it shows who they are...inside and out, by just putting it on...that amazing ahhh moment means that the dress doesn't over power the Bride or fall amidst the shadows...it means it goes hand in hand with her...just like her studly Groom ;)

Here are some flawless, mouth watering, and yes I will say it...hot Wedding dresses I pulled from the one and only Monique Lhuillier...

...I think I will start now in asking Ryan to re-new our vows next year...

...Enjoy them, let me know which ones make your jaw drop, or make your heart pitter patter!

I love to know what new Brides, past Brides, and future Brides (yes, everyone has the right to choose...your time will come!) love in the up coming seasons!
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Just for fun my loyal loves...take a gander at which one I fancy the most...tomorrow I will post my fav!

Cheers!