You know we listen closely to our Brides, and oh how they tell us just exactly what they like, what they want, and what they just can’t find anywhere!

“What can I do for my bridesmaids?” is a question we hear a lot.  And we find it to be a very good question, indeed!  After all, bridesmaids not only stand up for you on the most important day of your life, they also help you make up your mind, run errands, plan showers, and yes, even slip you a tissue during the ceremony.

So we put our designers to work, and our just-launched Cosmopolitan line is getting rave reviews!  We thought we’d share a few of the ideas from our brides.  Who knows? Maybe you can incorporate them into your own wedding plans! 

Jacquelyn in Jacksonville, Florida (isn’t that cute – Jacquie in Jacksonville?) is going to use our Cosmopolitan Flip Flops as a gift on Pedicure Day for her bridesmaids.  They’re all going to the nail salon the day before the wedding, and she’s planning on dropping these off at the salon early, then have the technician surprise each bridesmaid once her pedicure is done! 

Great idea Jacquie and thank you for sharing!  Best wishes for your upcoming August wedding!

Kathryn from Montana plans to use our Cosmopolitan Monogrammed Cosmetic Travel Bag as her bridesmaids gift, and pack it full with the matching nail set, a bottle of the nail polish they’re all using for the wedding, the monogrammed purse mirror and monogrammed Koozie! 

We simply love your idea, Kathryn – merci beau coup!  (and may we suggest a little hot pink tissue inserted into the cosmetic case before you tuck in the goodies?  Presentation is everything!)

Eileen from Baltimore is going to gift the beautiful white-gold necklaces she’s giving her bridesmaids in our Cosmopolitan Monogrammed Jewelry Pouch.  Exquisite idea, Eileen!  A keepsake to wear and a keepsake to keep it in!

We just love hearing from you!  So please, leave us a comment and let us know how YOU plan on using the new Cosmopolitan line. 

Happy Planning!

All Hail the All-Important Wedding Shoe!   Oh no – these are not just tucked underneath a gown – they’re the icing on the sassy-cake, and if you don’t believe me – ask any sassy-girl on the street!

Brooke, our second June Bride-to-Be here at the office, is the reason I’m thinking about wedding shoes today.  Brooke’s busy picking out the final details for her wedding at a lovely venue in the North Georgia Mountains, and shoes are top of mind for her right now.  We’ve all offered up our opinions, and we’re impatiently waiting for the results!

Brooke’s bridesmaids are wearing a lovely Clover green, and her watermelon-pink accent choice will pull through in the flowers, along with a classy little pop of bright, gerber-daisy orange – how fun!  We’re urging her to find some sharp, hot watermelon-pink shoes – très precious, no?  Let’s see what happens!

 Oh!  And you know we’ve already picked out the favors for her bridesmaids luncheon!  

Brooke’s wedding photographers, by the way, was kind enough to provide the wonderful wedding photos for this blog post from their online gallery!  You can enjoy Jodi and Shannon’s gorgeous work at luminagephotography.com.

It’s a Shoe Thing! 

It all started just a few short years ago with a cake.  A Cake Candle Favor, actually.

And what do you know, just a few short years later, we have over 300 fabulous favor choices! 

It’s true what they say:  My how time flies when you’re having fun!

You’ll remember our Skip, who’s getting married in June (and is she ever knee-deep in planning right now!).  We were looking through her photographer’s online portfolio the other day, and I particularly noticed all the beautiful pictures of wedding cakes, which of course reminded me of the first favor we ever offered – which gave me an idea! 

I thought you might enjoy seeing the cake pictures, too! They’re absolutely, deliciously beautiful, and Pam of Paris Mountain Photography graciously agreed to share some of them with our readers.  If you’d like to see more of her gorgeous work, you can look her up at parismountainphotography.com.  So Enjoy!

By the way – we still have the cutest cake candle favors!

Until next time! 

I’m fascinated by chandeliers and that ambiance of old-world glamour and grandeur they bring to a room.  As a matter of fact, part of our 2009 Collection came about because I’m so enthralled with these sparkling crystal creations!

And with all the Vintage inspiration in vogue right now, chandeliers just go hand in hand with setting the mood for the moment!

From the palace at Versailles to the lobby of your local bank, chandeliers delight and fascinate all who pass underneath.  Seriously, have you ever not been impressed when you walk into a room with a beautiful chandelier centerpiece?

And I’m not the only one that loves a good chandelier – did you know that there’s a very popular blog online that ONLY talks about chandeliers?  It’s sponsored by the Schonbeck group, a major designer/manufacturer of beautiful chandeliers, and it’s an interesting read if you have the time.  Keyword search “schonbeck blog” and you’ll find the link.

Brides this year are enjoying the sweeping drama of rhinestone, chandelier-style earrings to enhance and add special sparking to their special day!

The “Euro-Flaire” combination of brushed bronzes, silvers and matte gold inspired our new Fleur de List place card holders and bottle stoppers – Vive la France!

And don’t these chandelier invitations go perfectly with the theme?   

Indoor or out, these fabulous crystal light-treats set an exquisite tone for any venue!

And as you may suspect, we’ve added a few crystal touches to our new offices!  (I apologize for the grainy photos – I’m not a professional photographer - LOL!)

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning a little more about the inspiration behind some of our new products!  Please do leave a comment if you’d like to know more about the inspiration behind some of our other adorable favors!