What's Hot - Embellished Belt

What's Hot for 2010 - An embellished belt for your wedding gown. Here's a DIY tutorial from MJ Trimming (1 rhinestone buckle #40970, 1 yard of 36mm silk ribbon #02336, needle, thread, scissors). We're sure the belt will look fab as you make a quick change before you hit the dance floor.

Instructions: Measure your waist. This belt has no adjustment so don’t cheat or you will be holding your tummy in all evening.

Add one inch to this measurement and cut ribbon at this length.

Create ½” pleat at the top of the ribbon and press. Ideally you want the lines to create an up right V, this is a much more youthful look.

Thread your ribbon through the back of your buckle, stop at 1″ and fold over.

Hand stitch the tab you’ve just created down to the ribbon as close the bar as possible.

Trim off excess, if you own pinking sheers. If not a straight cut is fine.

Eye Candy - Friday Edition

Whenever we need candy "eye candy" we head over to Chris + Lynn's blog. The ladies "wedding party members" are really serious about their shoes. Jimmy Choos for the bride and some smoking hot heels for the bridesmaids. Our favorite item - that calla lilly wrapped centerpiece - oh la la!

Photos: Chris + Lynn Photographers

Hot Spot - Nassau, Bahamas

Have your heard? We are giving away a honeymoon cruise for one lucky couple this month. One of the destination "hot spot" choices is Nassau, Bahamas. This wonderful offer entitles the couple to a fabulous 4-day cruise. They can sail off to the islands of the Bahamas, get away to Mexico or escape to the Caribbean.

Honeymoon Cruise - Clue #3

Here is the third clue, check out our past posts on weddings to find the answer. Only two more clues left to post.

Question #3: Mr. and Mrs. name one of our couples who married in 2009_______?

Here are the contest rules: Contestants must submit a 200-word essay of proposal, a recent photo of the couple, and answer FIVE questions correctly to honeymoon@weddingsoiree.com. Look for clues on our blog from December 1st through December 15th to answer the questions.

Beach Mood Lighting

We would definitely use these tall Lampara Piramide lights available from Y Lighting at a beach wedding. Hum, we would use these lights at a garden wedding - okay we would find a place to use them - de.light.ful!!

Inspiration - Winter Pinecones, Part 2

The love feast continues with Martha Stewart's twist on pinecones. The color combination of blue and brown is a winter staple. "Real pinecones flocked with royal icing and glistening with sanding sugar are accented with finely wrought chocolate pine needles; they add a natural-looking texture to the cake's modern lines."

Photos: Martha Stewart

Inspiration - Winter Pinecones, Part 1

Via Margot Austin's blog styling - who knew pinecones could be so cooooool! Even though this is a residential setting, the concept could easily be adapted for a wedding. How cool are the pinecones used as candles, garland and trees? We will be gathering the pinecones in our backyards this weekend - lol!

Photos: Michael Graydon

Alert - New Books

There are a lot of new books on the market, here are a few of our favorites, all written by wedding/event professionals. Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design (Hardcover) can be purchased on Sasha's website or pre-ordered on Amazon's website. Luv the funny pixs below - so Sasha!

Texas wedding planner and featured planner of Whose Wedding is it Anyway, Donnie Brown has written his first book - Donnie Brown Weddings from the Couture to the Cake (Hardcover).

Charleston/New York designer Tara Guerard goes behind the scenes for an insider's look at how these glamorous affairs come to be with her new wedding book - Weddings by Tara Guerard.

Hot Spot - Cozumel, Mexico

Have your heard? We are giving away a honeymoon cruise for one lucky couple this month. One of the destination "hot spot" choices is Cozumel, Mexico. This wonderful offer entitles the couple to a fabulous 4-day cruise. They can sail off to the islands of the Bahamas, get away to Mexico or escape to the Caribbean.

Honeymoon Cruise - Clue #2

Here is the second clue, check out our post on Wedding Soiree's new book to find the answer.

Question #2: What is the name of our new book_______?

Here are the contest rules: Contestants must submit a 200-word essay of proposal, a recent photo of the couple, and answer FIVE questions correctly to honeymoon@weddingsoiree.com. Look for clues on our blog from December 1st through December 15th to answer the questions.

Good luck!