A recent Facebook post put us back on the search for that mystical creature of legend known as “bridal shoes with Tiffany blue soles.”   Yes, this is the picture that got us all excited.  We tried tracing the source for you and found the photographers – Roy Llera Photographers down in sassy Miami, but no blue-sole shoes.  Do check out their photography work though – enchanting!

Christian Louboutin gets credit for the originals – to be found for sale absolutely nowhere.   From our friends at about.com;

“…Christian Louboutin shoes were available with baby blue soles. Intended to provide the “something blue” for brides-to-be, these creations were only available via special order, and were very short-lived.”  (feel free to insert a frowny-face here)

We got a little tingle up the spine when we realized there was a site named “bluesoleshoes.com.”  They just HAD to be there, right?  But oh no, that site sells men’s shoes. 

Suddenly we had a brilliant flash of inspiration - Zappos! They have everything!  Blue, pink, sneaks, heels, sandals, flips – everything a shoe-addict could possibly want and more!

But alas, no luck.  Our “blue sole,” “white heel blue sole,” and about 10 other searches turned up these lovely shoes, but no blue soles.

Fret Not, Gentle Readers! There is hope!

(Three hopes, actually)

1.  Gaze upon these little lovelies! We found them online in a store with the cutest name – My Glass Slipper - and we were thrilled.  Blue-soled and so elegant!   Ladies – please meet “Cherie” by Grazia! Softly blue soles with a sparkle at the peep-toe!

2. San Jose, California is home to a talented group of leather artisans who will  actually (gasp!) install a sky blue leather sole on your pre-purchased bridal shoes.  Now listen up!  Plan well in advance – at least 3 – 4 weeks is needed from the time you send your shoes away until they come back to you.  These cobblers are very busy, but you’ll find them quite pleasant to deal with.  Check out the Master Cobbler website for contact information, then give them a call for references and sample pictures and pricing and anything else you might need to know.  Such a clever idea!

3. Also from My Glass Slipper,  here’s an interesting take on the blue sole concept.  “Courtney,” by Something Bleu, has a blue crystal embedded in the sole.  What an adorable little detail!  Kind of like the cherry on top of your hot fudge sundae, isn’t it?

So, dear readers, we end our hunt for the mystical creature of legend – our beloved blue-soled bridal shoes - on a happy note!  Many thanks to Megan at My Glass Slipper and the wonderful people at Master Cobbler in San Jose for putting a smile on our faces at the end of our search!

Happy planning!

Nope, no blue-soled shoes here – but plenty of presh ideas for shoe-themed favors!  Take a look!

He has quite the portfolio of GInormous events – like fund raisers, maybe?  But who cares – we know if will be beyond beautiful!

Congratulations on choosing a FAB planner, Chelsea-girl – and best wishes as you move toward your forever weekend!

Happy reading!

Astonishing wedding favors for your fabulous wedding!

]]> http://blog.kateaspen.com/?feed=rss2&p=4310 0 http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4219 http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4219#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:44:55 +0000 admin http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4219 all the dreaming and all the planning comes The Big Day.

Your friends and family arrive to take their places, looking forward to watching you glide magnificently down the aisle.

Yes, there will be a tear or two as they watch the exchange of heart-felt forever vows.  Isn’t there always?

And there will be  gigantic smiles of happiness, joy and most probably applause as you walk,  arm-in-arm, back up the aisle, blissfully united.

You’ll raise a glass with them and bask in a fine round of congratulatory toasts as you celebrate your commitment to grow together as a couple.

And they’ll herald your honeymoon send-off with a shower of love and flowers and best wishes.

Your guests just made your day perfect and complete, didn’t they?  Share your gratitude and thank them in your own, unforgettable way with a keepsake for lasting memories.

We design unforgettable wedding favors, because we understand just how special you want them to be.

Happy planning!

]]> http://blog.kateaspen.com/?feed=rss2&p=4219 0 http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4039 http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4039#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:51 +0000 admin http://blog.kateaspen.com/?p=4039 Talk about a white wedding – here’s the ultimate!  But don’t go thinking you can just up and elope to this exotic venue.  It’s only available for a few short months during the year – so you’ll need to do a little advance planning…

All copyrighted photos in this article attributed to Xdachez.com

Destination Quebec. Such a fabulous place, and the old parts of the city MUST be experienced at least once in a lifetime.  Breath taking views, historic hotels, quaint little shops down winding cobblestone lanes, and gastronomic delights galore await exploration.

Oh – and The Funicular – put that on your “can’t miss” list for sure.

Quebec is a great choice for a honeymoon destination any time of year, but we have an even better suggestion for a super-unique location for a winter wedding.  Right outside Quebec you’ll find the Hôtel de Glace, but  only between late January 2011 and late March 2011. After that, it’s toast – or water, actually.

The Hôtel de Glace is the only ice hotel in the Americas.  Just so you’ll know, it takes 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice to get build a crystal palace like this.  Construction begins in early December, and artists and craftsmen work around the clock to have everything ready for the annual grand opening in early January.  Once the doors open, you’ll find ice chandeliers, soaring ceilings, and exquisite furniture sculptured from ice.  36 guest rooms are available – but every year they’re a bit different.  So if you come for your wedding, then return for your anniversary – expect a new and delightful experience!

In 2010 alone, the hotel hosted 42 unforgettable wedding ceremonies.  As a Hôtel de Glace bride-to-be, you’ll work with a team of professionals to craft the perfect package for your dream wedding in the on-site ice crystal chapel.

Doesn’t this sound like an amazing experience?  And there’s so much more!  Romantic wedding packages include your own personal champagne flutes crafted from ice.  You can entertain your guests at the ice bar, local catering arrangements are available, and yes – you can spend your first night together as husband and wife in one of the incredible theme rooms.

The efficient staff at Hôtel de Glace caters to your every whim, even suggesting a local designer to custom tailor the perfect Ice Princess Gown for your wedding day. And as always, Kate Aspen designers have the perfect wedding favors for just this special winter wedding celebration.

Tempted to find out more? Click the logo to visit their website.  You’ll find the staff to be courteous and extremely helpful with your questions.

Happy planning!

Kate Aspen provides the perfect way to say “thank you” to your winter wedding guests with exquisite winter wedding favors.

If you’re Prince Albert of Monaco – you go out to dinner. Or should we say “UP” to dinner?

Yes, when Prince Albert popped “the question” to Charlene Wittstock, he took her up over Monaco for a Dinner in the Sky.  How romantic!

With love in their hearts and a breath-taking view in the background, the newly-engaged couple celebrated with friends and their own personal gourmet chef.  What a life!  We’re sure the wedding will be a grand affair.

For your own Royal Event – check out our friends at EventsInTheSky.com – because they can also provide you with an unforgettable Wedding in the Sky.

Do you have an uber-romantic proposal story?  We’d love to hear it!  Leave us a comment!

Happy planning!

For all you “sky-birds,” how about these for your wedding celebration favors?

Are you looking for an intimate location for your wedding – something small, with just a few close friends and family?  Well then, we have a special wedding inspiration just for you! What about small, intimate, and spectacular?

Yes, we’re talking about saying “eye do” in London – right there on the London Eye.  How fabulous is that?

The London Eye Company, a division of the Merlin Entertainments Group, makes it possible for happy couples to “tie the knot” about 450 feet in the English air over London – what a beautiful backdrop for your vows!

A professional wedding coordinator works with you to select and decorate your private “capsule” on The Eye, which will hold you and your intended plus up to 19 guests. At the peak of the first magnificent rotation (which takes about 15 minutes to reach), while your capsule is at the very top – you are officially pronounced man and wife.  Talk about perfect timing! Champagne corks pop on the way back down and the toasts begin.

Your second rotation is time for celebration, more champagne, and photographs.  If you like, you can add canapes and finger foods to the party. Here’s a delicious at a bit of their menu:

Canapés Sample Menu

• Sugar cured salmon with orange aioli
• Minted crab & cucumber cup
• Ballontine of chicken with sundried tomato & herbs on a roasted garlic croûte
• Courgette, sunblushed tomato, rocket and ricotta wrap
• Confit white onion, crème fraîche & pesto tarts

So what are you waiting for?  Study up on the details at the website (where you’ll also find contact information and all the extra goodies available to make your wedding absolute perfection!)  Then, book a package deal on British Airways, gather up your family and friends, then whisk away to tie the knot in spectacular fashion on the London Eye – with memories to last a lifetime!

And of course we have the perfect wedding favors to mark the occasion!

Happy Planning!

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Where the heck is Greensboro, Georgia?  And why on earth would a celebrity like Carrie Underwood choose this place for her wedding?  Yes, we’re located in Atlanta – and even we weren’t sure where to find Greensboro, Georgia.  But we did know about Reynolds Plantation – lots of high profile people own homes in the area.  So we thought we’d all get educated together.  Who knows?  It might be the perfect spot for your wedding!

Located about an hour and a half southeast of us (on the way to Augusta for all you golf fans), Reynolds Plantation is a secluded, high-end community nestled around Lake Oconee.  Alongside beautiful homes and pristine water, you’ll find a Ritz-Carlton – right smack in the middle of a lovely, natural nowhere – total privacy!

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds sits on 35 tranquil acres.  Golf, fishing, and a fabulous spa await your arrival.  Plan your wedding celebration around these activities, or set out with your crew on a siteseeing tour of the quaint little antebellum towns that dot the area.

Now if you’re the soon-to-be Mrs. Mike Fisher, you can rent out the entire place (250 rooms), shut down the private airport, and have the run of the entire facility for your wedding celebration. Oh – do tack on the cost of marine police to keep boats at bay, sheriff deputies to shut down the roads and the like.

If you’re more like the rest of us, you can choose from several fabulous wedding packages and locations on the property – inside, or by the lake, or on the event lawn overlooking the water for example.  The Ritz-Carlton offers up its own professional wedding planner to ensure the perfection of your special day, and their excellent culinary staff is at your command.

The tented area is where the wedding took place.  Thanks to 101.5’s Cadillac Jack for the TwitPic!

People Magazine has exclusive rights to the wedding pictures – so you’ll probably see the all glamour and the bliss surrounding Carrie and Mike’s wedding on a newstand near you soon.  But until then – industrious 101.5’s Cadillac Jack and an Ottawa journalist did a little pre-wedding stalking.  Check it out on the AJC blog.  It’s a cute read!

Hey!  This will interest you.  The Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Plantation is holding a Wedding Showcase in November.  See?  You already have an excuse to at least make a visit. Details here.

Favor perfection for your ritzy Reynolds Plantation wedding?  Why trendy-chic stemless wine glasses, of course - personalized to just your wedding style.  So many colors – so many delightful designs!

Happy Planning – southern style!

With a color so fresh, it’s almost cooling – lilac mixes naturally with wild flowers currently in bloom, hydrangea, peony – almost anything you can dream up.

And here’s a little drink recipe for your signature lilac wedding cocktail - The Black Orchid:

Ingredients Per Cocktail: 1-1/4 parts orange-flavored vodka, 3/4 parts crème de violette, 3/4 parts lemon juice, 1/2 parts simple syrup, 1 dash peach bitters or orange
bitters, 1 edible orchid or violet flower for garnish

Preparation: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into martini cocktail glass and garnish with flower.

And your perfect lilac wedding favors?

Why any of them, actually.  Pick your favorite – our personality favors have some gorgeous ideas in lilac hues, OR – get this!  You can order personalized tags in your lovely lilac color!

(Of course, if you’re not a Lilac Lady, we have all other popular wedding colors available, too!)

Happy Planning!

Ever felt like you just wanted to cut loose and get married in some place totally different – not the park, not Las Vegas,  not the zoo, not the chapel – something really, really extraordinary- mind-boggling even? You know what I’m talking about - a ceremony in a location so absolutely unforgettable that your friends and family will talk about for years and years and years…

Well guess what?  We have just the tip for you!  See how this strikes your fancy.

Seriously – a fantabulous wedding ceremony suspended in the sky!  And once you’ve confirmed your vows before friends and family, you quite literally “take the leap.”

All this wedding gloriosity is brought to you by:

who also bring you Dinner In The Sky, Showbiz In The Sky, and – well – almost any event you can think of “In The Sky.”  And as long as you have a space that will accommodate the equipment, you can pretty much arrange your wedding anywhere around the world!

Interested?  Click the banner above to go to their website for details.  They’re quite pleasant to work with, which only completes the perfection of your day.

And the perfect wedding favors for the event?  We’re thinking birds – love birds specifically!

Happy Planning!

Thank you.  You may be seated now for the bride’s tip of the day:

On “mani-pedi” day, or maybe on “lunch by the pool” day, have your caterer pack a delish picnic lunch in our thermal lunch totes – each personally embroidered with their name! 

Is this not a great idea or what?  For an extra, thoughtful surprise, slip in a little monogrammed purse valet, a handy manicure set, or what about a wicked-cute personalized coozie? 

Happy Planning!