Centerpiece secrets...shh! Centerpieces are a huge part of your ceremony. But, they are also a huge part of your budget! There are a lot of ways to budget your centerpieces and a lot of secrets to making a statement without blowing your budget! Secret #1: Less is More Ok, so you want colorful, gorgeous centerpieces, but you want them low cost... Here's a fabulous idea! These are actually from a wedding I helped with last summer. The idea is, you are only paying for 5 flowers (gerbera daisies too which are fairly inexpensive!) but by putting them each in their own vase, you cover a lot more table and have a much larger, statement making centerpiece! You could do all the same color, all different, whatever you want! And I love the larger gerbera in the middle- really gives it some height! Here's another similar centerpiece. This features three different flowers: hydrangea, gerbera daisy, and a few mini roses. We also sprinkled some shells and sea glass on the tabl...

Ok ladies...big question...what the heck is Mom wearing?? So, recently at the bridal shop we have been having a hard time pleasing our MOBs and MOGs. Most moms don't want to wear the classic suit, or a dress with a blazer. But, they still want some coverage, especially on the upper arms. So, brides to be, what is YOUR mom wearing? It's tough, especially for moms who want to dress young and trendy, but don't want to be exposed. We actually have a lot of moms who end up buying bridesmaid dresses! Another thing that makes it hard: many mom's dresses are very very dressy. What if you are having a more casual wedding? Here's some styles for moms that I think would work. A bit more trendy and not your typical MOB suit. Would your mom wear these? Let's face it....mom doesn't want to look like an old lady! She wants to be hip and fashionable. Ok, now here's another question. Once you've found your mom's dress....what COLOR does ...

Brides : What is your color story? Your color story is your color theme for your wedding. What colors are you choosing? Colors that are big right now are blush and Tiffany blue. Everyone seems to want a Tiffany wedding! Is this idea a bit overdone? What do you think? The other color that is SO in is blush. You see it in bridal gowns, as I posted before, but also in flowers and bridesmaids' dresses. There is nothing more gorgeous than blush colored peonies or ranunculus, do you agree? Here's something to watch out for thought: blush can be a VERY hard color to wear. Keep this in mind if you are putting all of your bridesmaids in blush. If they have light skin and light hair, it may not look so great.  When you are looking at bridesmaids' dresses, bring as many girls as you can. I know it is hard to get everyone together so round up anyone you can so you can see what styles and colors look good on everyone! Can't agree on a style? Put everyone in the same color, ...

Dress Trends for Spring 2013 Ok ladies, what's new for this wedding season? Well, a few things. First of all, sleeves! Very Kate Middleton, very elegant. Great for the girl who wants a little more coverage. I love the designer La Sposa's sleeved dresses; we sell these at the bridal shop where I work.  And for the daring bride: COLOR! This is such a great idea - add a sash to add some color! It could match your bridesmaids, match your flowers, it's totally up to you!  You can also add some detail to the sash. You could pin on a broach, a silk flower, have a simple bow.Play around and see what works best for you! Belts and sashes can totally transform a dress, but you have to be willing to experiment and try different things! Ok, so we've seen color in a sash. How about a colored dress? Blush is very very in right now, and I LOVE it. Here are a couple of Monique Lhuillier examples. Lazaro also makes some gorgeous blush dresses.

Trend Alert : Fun Shoes! Whether custom or colorful, heels or flats, fun shoes are the newest trend in bridal couture!  Ideas I love: Custom Shoes How amazing are these?? Hand painted shoes are the new thing! Add your wedding date, fiancé's name, pictures, theme colors, you name it! Shoes to match your bridesmaids! I love this idea! Wear shoes the color of your bridesmaid's dresses! Sparkle! These are to DIE for! Add a little bling on your feet! What shoe trends have you seen? What shoes are you wearing to your wedding

Welcome to I-do I-deas This blog features wedding ideas, trends, and information about what's new in the wedding world. As an aspiring wedding planner and stylist at a bridal shop, I do a lot of research about wedding ceremonies and receptions.  I will share tips, tricks, and how-to's along with new trends and what is popular! If you would like to contribute or have any ideas of your own, please let me know! Enjoy!