blue-soled wedding shoes!  (btw – has anybody seen Elvis around lately???)

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!

Boston event planner extraordinaire Bryan Rafanelli is set to pull the fabulous Chelsea Clinton-Marc Mezvinsky wedding together this weekend in New York state.  Click below to enjoy his astonishing work!

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!

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!

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.