When our editor, KB, ordered pink heart stickers and baker’s twine from Knot & Bow for her wedding thank-yous back in January, we fell in love…

The products are crafty, simply packaged, and totally inspiring. They get your creative juices flowing, and with their complete gift wrapping kit, you’ll never package anything the same! Your friends will love you.


And we think many of the lovely little items in their shop make for very clever wedding décor! The custom pencils are just about the cutest, most original wedding favors we can imagine.

These two people think love is fun, and so do we! Here’s to beautiful, sunny summer weekends filled with friends, family, wedding celebrations, and tons of love…

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There is no denying the fact that pink has come back onto the wedding scene in a big way, and we’ll venture to guess that with all its versatility (and Reese Witherspoon donning a pink Monique Lhuillier gown for her March 2011 nuptials), it’s here to stay. And we’re definitely OK with that…

Top Row:
Pink Vintage Typewriter from Lush Lee
Pink Louboutins via Pinterest
Pink setting via Plush Plate

Middle Row:
“I do” cupcakes via Pinterest
Ribbon clad programs via Style Me Pretty
Pink cocktail via Inspired Bride
Pink ruffled clutch via Pinterest

Bottom Row:
Pink ruffled curtain from Urban Outfitters
Pink DIY centerpiece via One Lovely Day

We’ve always got our eye on the wedding trends, and we’re definitely still loving the burlap pennant flags. Every couple does it a little bit differently with creative sayings, fun photo opps and different placement at the ceremony or reception.

One artist knocking this trend out of the park is Funkyshique. Her Etsy shop is overflowing with adorable burlap banners, gift bags, pillow cases, and more! We adore it all, but we’ve definitely got a soft spot for the love banner…


The great news is, we’re partnering with Funkyshique to give away a custom banner to one lucky reader at the end of July! The winner will be able to browse Funkyshique’s Etsy shop and choose a saying and style for their banner.



Even our editor KB had one of Funkshique’s banners at her December nuptials…

Oh, and the very best part? After the wedding, your banner can be an amazing addition to your home décor.

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Every wedding ensemble cries out for the right accents, and to accessorize fully, you need a clutch that suits your style. That’s why we’ve fallen head over heels for Ila Handbags. They’re completely handmade using vintage and high-quality fabrics, fusing old and new for a line of versatile designs.

Choose one of their signature styles, a classy sleek envelope clutch or a ruffled, girly masterpiece, and get creative with the fabric. Go floral with a vintage cotton blend, or keep it simple with a stunning shantung.

What we love most about Ila is that you can completely customize your clutch. Simply request a custom color unique to your celebration, or have Ila add family heirlooms to your design.

Whether it be your grandmother’s brooch or lace from your mother’s veil, Ila will transform a simple clutch into a meaningful wedding accessory for you to carry on the big day. Style meets nostalgia? We adore the concept.