The Invitations

What would a lavish wedding be without lavish wedding stationery? The bride decided to use the same invitation designer as her sister Khloe, and had Lehr & Black whip them up. The black and white wedding invitations each came in their own silver box and featured hundreds of 'jet black hematite crystals' says People.com. Notice the double K monogram at the top of the invite for Kim and Kris. So clever! And very cute.

The invitations were rumored to cost around $250 each. Yowza!

The Guests

For starters, the wedding was held at a private estate in Montecito, California where the couple was surrounded by 450 of their closest friends and family members. Some of the celebrities in the crowd that you might recognize included Ryan Seacrest, Ciara, Mario Lopez, Serena Williams, Eva Longoria, Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne, Lindsay Lohan, Carmelo Anthony, Kathy Lee Gifford and obviously many more. It was rumored that Kim had to cut 50 guests before the wedding came on Saturday because there simply wasn't room for everyone.

The Bridal Party

Of course among the bridesmaids were Kim's sisters, Khloe and Kourtney who donned white Vera Wang bridesmaid gowns. Continuing the trend that was seen in the Royal Wedding with Pippa Middleton wearing her white bridesmaid dress. Could we be seeing more of this trend in the near future? Likely. I'm keeping my eyes open for it. On the groom's side, we saw Rob Kardashian and Lamar Odom sporting black Zegna tuxes. Along with Bruce Jenner and Kris' father, William Humphries. But the cutest man there of course was little Mason, Kim's nephew. He filled the ring bearer role and stole the crowd's hearts, naturally.

The Dress

Kim kept everyone waiting with her dress reveal, but it was known early that it would be designed by Vera Wang. Though elaborate photos haven't been released yet, there have been a few that give a sneak peak of the dress which shows a gorgeous, strapless, ivory gown with a basque waist and lace details, with a stunning train. One of the details Kim added to her outfit for the day was less trendy and more 'her'. She wore a jeweled headpiece that draped elegantly over her forehead. We haven't seen too much of this before, but it may become one of the wedding accessories to watch for in upcoming nuptials for sure!

Side note, she also lined up two reception dresses to change into, that were also designed by Vera Wang.

The Theme

Simple, elegant and classy, Kim kept her theme to black and white. Starting with the invitations and ending with her big day. With the beautiful black and white aisle runner, white bridesmaid dresses, and black tuxes, it was a simply regal theme.

The Cake

The star couple's 6 foot tall wedding cake featured 10 layers of chocolate and vanilla swirl deliciousness covered in decadent frosting (yum!) The cake cost somewhere between $15,000-$20,000 - no big deal.

The Cost

The cost for this extravagant wedding is said to be in the ballpark of around $20 million. But the thing about it is that they will likely be coming out on top for all the free exposure for all the brands that helped them build their big day. Freebies include the cake, a hefty discount on the wedding rings, all 3 of Kim's wedding gowns (at $20,000 each), wedding invitations plus lots more. Not to mention, the couple sold the exclusive rights of wedding photos to People for $1.5 million. There will also be an E! wedding special that the celeb duo was paid $15 million for.

The Rest

The wedding was set to go until early hours of the morning on Sunday (August 21st) but it seems the neighbors phoned the police to come in and quiet down the party. The cops showed up and the music was shut down at midnight. But that didn't seem to phase the party, as guests hung around until 2am before heading home for the night. Kim seemed okay with it, probably because there are reportedly plans to have a second reception to follow on August 31 in New York City.

What do you think? Did you enjoy any special details of her wedding? Did anything surprise you?

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Today, brides and grooms have no rules when it comes to color. There are bright orange wedding dresses and dark green cakes. Brides have come down the aisle wearing red shoes and tables have been draped in bright purple and pink. Bridesmaids now don’t even wear the same dress style, but just the same color palate. So anything goes. Your Aunt Ruth may tell you what it was like in her day, but you don’t have to use any of her suggestions if you don’t want to.

Fall colors are always going to be in fashion. Try oranges, browns and yellows. Pumpkin orange is a terrific color choice because pumpkins can be used as wedding centerpieces, and can coordinate with everything from napkins to favors. Several fall colors, including shades of rich dark green, are popular.

Summer colors include blues and yellows. The blues can be rich, royal blue or a more pastel blue. Yellows will bring to mind sunshine and can be from light to bright. It’s a very happy color that works when it’s light and almost cream colored or a more funky neon yellow. Try mixing a cream with a blue for a beach feel.

Spring is the season where color reigns. You can take any color you see in nature and know that it will work as a color at your wedding. Nothing has to match. Pick up colors from the flowers and you will find that everything matches back.

Winter weddings allow you to immerse yourself in the colors of the season for a warm glow.  Use reds, dark greens, royal purple, silver, dark blue, and gold. Think of the colors in Christmas ornaments. Any of them will work for you.

Color is a very trendy thing, but the classics always work. When in doubt, pick one sedate color and one that is your favorite. Chances are they will match perfectly. You can visit a paint department at a home store to get some ideas for hues and colors that work well together. One strip card of paint is designed to work together, so gather strips and see which shades will work for you.

Having a white wedding these days is the exception. Most couples now hardly incorporate white at all or use it as an accent color. Go with what makes you happy and don’t worry about what anyone else likes or doesn’t like. It’s a fun time to be a bride because you can make all the choices you want based on your own taste, not society’s dictates.

Use your own sense of style as an indicator of what colors you naturally gravitate towards. Chances are the colors you wear the most and have in your home decor will be the colors that will work best for your wedding.

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Accent Colors for Pastel Pink. Choosing accent colors is always an important step in any wedding, and just because pastel pink is a classic doesn't mean this requires any less thought.  Accents that look great with pink are other shades of pink, white, chocolate, mint green, sage green, blues, mauve, silver, cream, taupe, ivory, soft lilacs, pale yellows...it's quite a list, so you do have quite a bit of freedom and versatility.  Choose a look that you love and which coordinates with your theme, if you have one.  For instance, a Victorian wedding will be a lovely affair with pastel pink and the softest lilac, green, and creamy accents.  Don't feel as if you need to confine yourself to two colors: pastel pink with an accent color can also be dressed up with splashes of other colors here and there.

Your Flowers. Roses are always classic choices, which makes them a perfect choice for a pastel pink wedding.  You can find roses in all shades of pink, as well as pale green, yellow, cream, and even chocolate.  Adding crystal picks or pearl accents make a refined and sophisticated statement.  Other great choices include Gerbera daisies, lush peonies, garden roses, cabbage roses, and hydrangeas.  Bridesmaids can carry smaller versions of the bridal bouquet or bouquets in complementing colors.  Remember to add touches of green, white, and other tones throughout your centerpieces and other floral arrangements.

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Pastel Pink Attire. You can always go with the white bridal gown and pink bridesmaids' dresses look, or you could add pastel pink into your own gown.  A pink sash, delicate pink embroidery, or pink accents at the neck and hemlines makes a lovely statement.  Today's brides are definitely opting for more color, and pink is the most popular shade for a wedding dress – other than white, that is!

You can find gorgeous creations that will most certainly make you feel pretty in pink.  From the lightest pastel pink slip dress to an over-the-top Allure Couture gown with a full ballerina skirt and fitted bodice with darker pink and silver accenting.  It is fun, flirty, innocent, and not-so-innocent all at the same time.

We love this dress by Lela Rose (found on Dessy.com). It's gorgeous, billowy in all the right spots, and is pink! Not to mention the cute ruffles, which are always an added bonus.

Men can wear a pink vest and tie or a vest of an accent color, such as silver, with a rich, pastel pink or purplish pink silk tie and pocket square.  You can also opt for silver, taupe, cream, or another accent color for the vest and tie, with a pink boutonniere.  Yet another option is to use the accent color for the vest and tie and then adorn them with pink tie clips and/or cuff links.

Centerpieces, Cake, and Favors. You cannot go wrong with pink!  For your centerpieces, let the blooms do the hard work.  You can place a single large bloom in pink or other accent colors in a glass vase – very simple and yet very elegant.  You can also choose short cylindrical or square glass vases and arrange roses in a very tight configuration with very little or no foliage.  Wrap a coordinating ribbon around the vase, and you have a perfectly lovely centerpiece.  Cakes can be adorned with fondant and real blossoms, pearl and crystal accents, silver scroll work, and other decorative touches to meld with the theme of your wedding.  Simple pink boxes filled with delicious chocolate and tied with a simple white bow make excellent wedding favors.

When planning a pastel pink wedding, always incorporate other shades and tones to provide a dynamic, interesting, and romantic look.  There is a reason that pink has always been so popular for weddings: it is what the bride wants it to be.  It is classic, fun, elegant, trendy, sophisticated, sweet, innocent, or sexy.  It is you, and it can help you create the dream wedding you've always wanted.

You might be wondering what color(s) would go well together with this so called, 'wine'. Or, better yet, you're probably not wondering because it's right in the title of this blog post. Hence, a wonderful complementary color for wine is a petal pink. In this inspiration board from Dessy.com, there are all kinds of ideas for how to make the colors work. Whether you choose one or the other to be the main color for bridesmaid dresses, or flowers, there are plenty of ways to make the other color just as beautiful and dominant in your wedding color scheme.

How about your groomsmen? Well, the traditional tux color is black, but with these soft colors, you could really go for a khaki, tan, or a light gray even! Or, if you'd still like it to seem formal, you can still opt for black tuxes.

What about the wedding cake? Choose a color for icing/fondant, and use the other color for decor. Pastel pink is a gorgeous color for a cake, so why not accent that with wine-colored flowers, ribbon or pearls? Don't forget another complementary color in this romantic color scheme; and that's brown. Any shade of brown, really.

With all these colors available to you, there's no possible way to go wrong! What do you think of these colors together? Would you use them for your wedding?

P.S. I know I said this color scheme is great for any season, but wouldn't it be the perfect Valentine's Day wedding??

Wine Charms

These little metal and beaded or enameled charms are designed as a set, but each one is unique. The idea is that when guests at a party put their unique charm around the stem of their glass, they’ll be able to find it again if they put it down. These are a fun item to include as a favor, and they’re pretty too!

Wine Glasses

Today’s personalized wine glasses are available in fine crystal. You can order stemless wine glasses or glasses with traditional stems. You can even have all sorts of logos and designs or monograms printed on them. Some companies will even print your own sketch onto glasses. Think about what you’d like your wine glasses to look like and find a place that will print your desired design.

Your Own Vintage

Know someone who makes wine in small batches? You can still find artisans who will make you a limited batch of wine that you can have bottled in your own bottles. This is a truly unique favor. If you can’t find a vintner to make you this favor, you can order a quantity of a vintage that’s only available in your town or area.

Personalized Labels

Wedding labels for wine bottles are another great idea for a wedding favor. You order the labels and then adhere them to the vintage of your choice. This can be a really unique gift and can also work with miniature champagne bottles. Non-alcoholic or sparkling wines also make a nice favor.

Wine Cork Candles

These darling little candles come in the exact replica of a wine cork. Guests can pop them into an empty wine bottle when they get home and have a lovely candlelit dinner.

Cork Screws

Cork screws are available in every shape and design imaginable. Choose one that goes with your theme or celebrates a landmark or famous spot in the area you’re getting married in. You can get these in sets with wine stoppers as well, where you can present each guest with a complete set they can use at home.

Wine Stoppers

Lovely glass, resin, or metal wine stopper favors are beautiful and useful. You can find them with all sorts of designs from the silly to the elegant. They’re not only pretty to look at, but guests can use them at home when they want to store a half-finished bottle of wine.

Wine Cork Place Card Holders

Combine the favor with the place card holders. These faux wine cork place card holders come with slits to slide your place card and table numbers into. Guests can find their names and then bring them to their tables to take home at the end of the night.

Wine Glass Gel Candles

These candles will truly fool the eye. They look exactly like a glass of red wine. They are really wine glass favors with gel wax poured into them. They look charming on the tables, and after the wedding, guests can take them home as a keepsake.

Go Grape

Think about incorporating grapes into your favors. You can give coasters that have a grape motif or pewter grape napkin rings. You can find painted plaques, magnets, glasses, favor boxes, and more all with a grape design. You can also carry the grape theme over into your centerpieces. Have artificial or real grapes draped in a basket with other fruits and some candles. Or drape them around a candelabra. It will look stunning with your wine-themed décor.

More articles on Wine or Vineyard Wedding Ideas:

• Plan a Vineyard Wine Themed Wedding
• Vineyard and Wine Wedding Ideas
• Wine and Pink: Inspiration Board

If your winter wedding is going to be in a ritzy location such as a glam hotel or chalet, then maybe burgundy, green, or midnight blue would be practical. Don't forget the overlooked essentials for winter weddings such as gold, platinum, and silver. These colors look great with any of the above mentioned colors and will make it really feel like the holiday season.

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There are other ways to incorporate the winter wedding theme into your reception and ceremony. There are so many details to a wedding that the opportunities are endless. Consider your favorite winter activities (ice skating, sledding, snowball fights, icicle hunting, snowman making) and think about incorporating those into your theme somewhere along the line.

Key details that you can incorporate fun props into include:

• Wedding favors
• Table centerpieces
• Guest book table decor
• Table confetti
• Invitations, programs, place cards, thank you cards
• Between-time lounge activities
• Special drinks (hot chocolate, hot cider) at reception
• Aisle runners
• Flower girl petals (snow flakes)
• Bridesmaid jewelry
• Groomsmen tux squares
• Gift table (instead use Santa's sleigh)

Winter Wedding Favors

Of course, wedding favors are another big part of incorporating your theme. Shown above are just a few examples of some fun ideas by Wedding Favors Unlimited. They include snowflake place card holders, snowflake candles, snowman cookies, and more. There are also glass snowflake coaster sets, snowflake bottle stoppers, snowflake bookmarks, and more.

What about winter wedding centerpieces? There are so many different ideas you can use for your centerpieces. You could use pillar candles that would look like something you might see in a church during the winter seasons. Other winter items you might enjoy are poinsettias, they are truly a winter plant and their colors look beautiful in any atmosphere. If poinsettias have too much color, try wreathes with a candle in the middle. These look adorable and bring in the pine feel from the outdoors (like Christmas trees!)

Be creative, use your imagination and let your brain take control. Before you know it, you'll have come up with all sorts of clever ideas to incorporate into your winter wedding theme!

More winter wedding ideas:

• Winter Wedding Favor Ideas
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• Silver and Blue Color Scheme: Inspiration for a Winter Wedding
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]]> http://www.herecomestheblog.com/2010/10/26/winter-wedding-inspiration/feed/ 3 http://www.herecomestheblog.com/2010/09/29/mission-color-scheme-green/ http://www.herecomestheblog.com/2010/09/29/mission-color-scheme-green/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:08:22 +0000 Sarah http://www.herecomestheblog.com/?p=969 There are many colors that seem to get used more than others for weddings. Reds are very popular, along with black, pink, and blue. But people seem to overlook the simple, natural choice of green. It's a mystery why, however, because there are so many ways to make green the most magnificent color scheme out there.

Green Wedding Flowers

Simple white roses, daisies, or any color really, if you wish the flowers to pop, you can always go with bold and vibrant bouquets to really accent your bridesmaids.

For reception decorations, opt for white flowers and green tablecloths. These look beautiful together and when you look around the room from your bridal party table, you'll love the way everything looks so unique and coordinated.

Green Wedding Favors

Decide why you wanted to use green as your wedding color scheme. Was it because you wanted to 'go green' and be eco-friendly? If so, then choose eco friendly wedding favors. These are great to go with your theme. Maybe you chose green because you love the way it's nature inspired and you love the way flowers complement it so naturally with every petal. If that's the case, then opt for items that would revert to your original inspiration. Favors involving flowers, nature, or something of the sort, would be sure to incorporate your original ideas.

Green Reception Sites

Choose a reception site that will accent your color choice. A place that would work wonderfully might just be a garden or an outdoor reception site in the Spring, Summer or Fall. The grass will undoubtedly coordinate with your decor, dresses, flowers, and everything else that you'd prepared for the big day!

You could even swing this the other way, where you produce an elegant reception hall with white and green draped from the ceiling. Use crisp green, white or even yellow linens to make the color scheme carry through the whole reception site.

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• Inspiration: Nautical & Sailor Style Wedding
• Wedding Inspiration: Tiffany Blue and White Color Scheme
• Wedding Inspiration: Pink and White Color Scheme
• Wedding Inspiration: Lemon Yellow Color Scheme
• Harvest Color Scheme - Inspiration for a Fall Wedding
• Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Colors

Wondering how to choose the perfect bridesmaids dresses online? Read on.

So let’s say you may be limited on the amount time you can dedicate to finding your perfect bridal party dresses. Let’s face it; you are already swamped with finding the perfect one for you!  That’s why we want to help you find exactly what you’re looking for! The key to finding your perfect dress online is patience and organization. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you embark on this expedition.

1. Do your Research!

Read about the latest Trends! See which styles you like the best, and narrow your search that way. Pick out the length of the dresses you desire, the cut and neckline, and what fabrics you are most drawn to. A classic but modern cut like a one shouldered bridesmaids dress will look elegant and poised no matter what your wedding theme is. Fabrics like satin can look very romantic while cotton is more casual and fun. It’s also important to stay within your budget so narrow your searches depending on prices.

2. Keep Track of your Searches

Throughout your search to “saying yes to the dresses,” you must be organized in keeping record of potential dresses you find online. You don’t want to look back the next day and find it impossible to retrieve what you thought could have been “the one.” Keep a journal with names of websites and specific pages.  An option would be to start a Google document when you sign up for a Gmail account, and have the ability to access your document from your cell phone, office, or any device with internet service.

3. Shop by Color

You most likely have your color theme picked out by now, and you are carrying samples with you at all times. Or at least you should! You never know when you’ll find the perfect table set, flowers, or even bridesmaid dresses! And you’ll be happy to have your colors with you!

Search for colors that are complementary to your wedding colors only. This makes it a lot easier, as it narrows your search immensely.  A great example is David’s Bridal’s website that gives you a vast assortment of colors to choose from when you’re shopping for your bridesmaids’ perfect dress.

4. Locate the nearest store

Once you find what you’re looking for, contact a local consultant and plan out the fitting by organizing one day of fittings and laughter with your girls instead of spending days on searching around town. Make it fun and pick three different possible styles your favorite ladies can choose from. A consultant from your store of choice should be able to make plans with you so that finding your dresses runs as smoothly as possible.

See! It’s as easy as One, Two, and Three! ... And Four Enjoy your big day stress free with the most stylish bridesmaids at your side!

When choosing a seaside blue wedding, your accent color will be very, very important. A very trendy, refreshing combination is blue and orange. This isn't usually a combination we see, but for seaside weddings, it is light, airy, and incredibly fresh.

The colors are reminiscent of tropical skies and seas and luscious, juicy fruit. How does this look in a wedding? Imagine the bride wearing a sparkling white dress, tied with a brilliant blue sash. Her bridesmaids wear knee-length blue dresses with white sashes. White accents can also be added at the neckline and hemline for contrast. Bridesmaids could also wear a lovely orange-coral dress with blue sash. The flowers are tropical and lovely: the attendants carry bouquets of yellow, orange, and red flowers, while the bridal bouquet is a colorful combination of all of these gorgeous, vibrant tones.

The colors can be incorporated into your cake: a blue fondant cake with orange roses, delicate gold scrollwork, and white beading will look elegant and fun at the same time. A white cake can be decorated with bold Hawaiian style orchids and flowers or a lovely, sophisticated white eyelet cake can provide a nice contrast to the vibrant blues and oranges of other details.

A combination of seaside blue, yellow, and navy blue is also very elegant. The contrast can be dramatic in centerpieces, and yellow always imparts a very fresh feel. For instance, you can arrange a vase or box of bright daffodils adorned with a dark blue and white striped ribbon. The addition of fresh lemons makes the perfect table accessory. White and yellow daffodils look great tied with a seaside blue ribbon, and a dash of navy or light blue will add a fabulous touch of contrast to the bridal gown.

Seaside blue and green are another beautiful combination, and you can really play up the seaside theme with multiple shades of smooth sea glass in your centerpieces, floating candles in blue-tinted water, and ethereal paper lanterns. Tint your cake pale blue or green and adorn with sea grasses, starfish decorations, shells, or simply a classic strand of pearls. Perfect favors for your guests are small blue-green boxes of salt water taffy, bath favors or beach candles.

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To play up the casual feel of a beachside wedding, have wedding flip flops made for the bridal party, add a sash to a simple slip dress, put vases of white sand with starfish and seashell accessories on your tables, or simply use children's beach toys for a fun, playful feel. No matter what accent color you choose, pillar candles wrapped in raffia, hurricane lanterns, blue glass, shells, and other accessories will provide a breezy beach feel that you can dress up or down to suit your preferences.

Whether your beach wedding is on the sand or a thousand miles away from the coast, you can create a warm, inviting, and refreshing atmosphere that you and your guests will enjoy.

More Beach Wedding Ideas:

• Planning A Beach Wedding
• The Best Beach Wedding Locations
• Beach Wedding Bridal Accessory Tips
• Beach Wedding Favors
• Inspiration: Nautical & Sailor Style Wedding
• Beach Wedding Cake Ideas

Right now, pink is being paired with chocolate or aqua, and these would tie in the colors wonderfully! Even if you like the shoe, but not the pink-factor, Nina also makes them in ivory which any bride could love.  I adore the touch of ruffle on the backs to soften up the look and make them very cutesy.

Designer: Nina

Style: Galvey

Colors: Pink, Sage, and Ivory

Cost: $79.00 (see them here)

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