...In Heirloom Decor!

Weddings are all about celebrating love ~ the love of the couple and the love between families. Why not honor your loved ones on your big day by incorporating a family heirloom? Perhaps consider placing the lovely quilt your grandmother made for you over the gift, placecard or dessert table like shown in this gorgeous setting...

(Photo credit: The talented Soul Mates Photography, located in Portland, Oregon.)

Like making a hand-made quilt, one who's ever hosted an event knows how much hard work and loves goes into it. Show off that hard work and show off that love...because you're blessed to have it. Cheers!

...Featuring Blooms By Martha Andrews Of California!

I can't stop drooling over staring at the work of one of my favorite floral designers from California, Martha Andrews. She brings her fabulous creativity to the table every time - quite literally! If you're looking for unique ideas to help add that special touch to your day, come on and gawk with me! Let's oooh and aaah together...

Dress Up The Place (Setting)!

Even if you're on a tight budget, you can still find fun, stylish ways to dress up your place settings. Use items such as a flower from your backyard, petals, a feather, a leaf, colored glass rocks, a seashell or even a personal note! For white plates, consider colorful accents.

Fun With Floor Tile!

I had to share this idea - since before the blog, I actually used to work in the tile industry! To dress up a table, consider purchasing 12x12 mesh mounted mosaic tile sheets. They come in several different colors and can be purchased at your local tile shop. Lay each sheet flat as a table runner or cut the sheets into strips to fit your desired size. Wa-la!

Follow The Pattern!

Love your wedding tablescape idea? Carry the design into your dessert! Ask your baker if they can copy the desired pattern to flow with your other decor. If your baker enjoys the art of creativity, maybe they'll be up for the challenge!

Pop The Tops!

Deck out your head table without spending a fortune. Line up flower tops or candles along the edge and have your bridesmaids' bouquets double as centerpieces. Have a large bridal party? Split the bouquets up between the head table and guest tables!

(Photo credits: Fab floral designs ~ via Blooms By Martha Andrews in California)

Looking for more reception decor or creative flower decor ideas? Head on over to the Blooms By Martha Andrews blog by clicking HERE or visit the site by clicking HERE.

Brides, if you're in the California area and are looking for a floral designer - she's your girl! Trust me, she's not only talented and creative but super sweet too. She's located in Lincoln, California but services the Sacramento and surrounding areas including Amador, Lake Tahoe, Napa and Placer county as well. Check more of her work out and fall in love...cheers!

...Venetian Style!

One of my friends recently partied it up at The Venetian in Las Vegas and took this inspiring, colorful, picture perfect picture of The Palazzo while there...

How neat would it be to get married under a sea of hanging umbrellas? You could also line up your ceremony aisle with them or garnish your signature cocktails with festive drink umbrellas inspired by this Martha Stewart DIY project! Umbrellas are also a great idea for a bridal shower theme.

Find fabulous vintage styles to rent or buy at Bella Umbrella by clicking HERE. Grab unique umbrella inspiration by flipping through the archives here and be sure to also check out the new Bella Umbrella Blog for more lovely umbrella ideas!

Celebrate With Me The Official Launch Of The Newly Redesigned "It's A Jaime Thing"!

We've finally launched, welcome to the new site! To celebrate (because I'm super excited!) the launch of my newly redesigned blog, my friend Stephanie from Geezees and I have teamed up to bring you one very fabulous giveaway!

Stephanie's custom canvas designs are the perfect way to display your love to each other, whether it be in the form of your wedding picture, an old love letter, your wedding vows, a poem or lyrics to your favorite song!

In love with this idea? Me too! Scroll down for details on how to win your very own Geezees custom canvas and more!

Let Geezees create a wedding gift for your favorite couple, a sentimental token of friendship for your maid of honor, a cherished gift for an expecting mom or any other special person in your life. These would also make excellent anniversary gifts!

Wouldn't it be nice to have your very own piece of custom canvas art? Well here's your chance, my dears! Ready for the details?

Stephanie has generously offered to give a custom designed canvas to one very lucky winner! This lucky-ducky winner will get to choose between a 9x12 Custom Canvas With Words & A Photo or an 8x14 Custom Canvas With Words!

Guess what else? Because she's so incredibly sweet, she's going to give a second runner up a Geezees $10 gift certificate that they can use towards their own online purchase at Geezees.com! On top of that, she's offering a 5% discount to readers throughout the duration of the giveaway! This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only (I'm sorry!) and will end at midnight CST on Friday, July 24, 2009.

***Just a note*** We like to keep it friendly and clean here, so be nice! Any negative comments posted will not be published and will not count as an entry. To keep it fair and drama free, winners will be chosen via a random generator. The first winner picked by the generator will be announced as the grand prize winner shortly after the closing date. Both winners will be notified by email and will have to claim their prize by contacting me within one month. If the prize is not claimed within that time period, a new winner will be chosen.

To enter, you must simply LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST (only one entry per person please)telling us how you might design your custom canvas if you are chosen as the winner! Share your vows, a favorite poem, song - whatever it is. Need inspiration? Take a peek at Stephanie's creative Geezees blog! Some comments might even be featured on the blog to give other brides inspiration for their own weddings!

Get creative, have fun & spread the word. Good luck and of course, thank you so much for reading!

*UPDATE 7/25/09 ~ NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND WILL HAVE UNTIL AUGUST 25, 2009 TO EMAIL US TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE. IF THE WINNERS DO NOT CLAIM THEIR PRIZE BY THAT DATE, A NEW WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN FOR THAT PRIZE. THANKS FOR ENTERING, EVERYONE!

...Ideas To Hang Onto!

Looking to pull a little bit of whimsical wedding inspiration your way? Some of my most favorite ideas come from above ~ you know, with things to hang! This week over at Wishpot Weddings, I shared a few fun ideas, however below are just a couple more. Take a look...

(Photo credits ~ Top: Bliss In Bloom, Darlene Devita, Pottery Barn Kids Middle: Big Events Wedding, Bliss In Bloom, Wedding and Bride Bottom: Stemz, Couture Parties)

Happy planning!

...Feeling Crafty?

Often times, inspiration for your wedding can pop out in places that are so not even wedding related. For example, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen! I can easily see using these pieces below to help compliment a beautiful, sunny wedding or bridal shower...

(Above: Top ~ Butterfly Chandelier, Capiz Chandelier Bottom ~ Hanging Bubbles, Mini Heart Mirrors)

Aren't they cool? Oooh, but I bet you could make them yourself, no? Or at least something similar...just use your imagination and visit your local craft store. See what supplies you can find to help you create your wedding decor.

Even if you're not crafty yourself, I bet one of your friends or family members are! Don't be afraid to ask for help. Or, if it fits within your budget to buy them, go for it! Happy planning!

...Bam! Just Like That?

Stuck? Me too. I haven't finalized my sister's shower decor details yet. I want to get crafty but I'm overwhelmed with ideas. Funny how one day, you've got nothing and the next day, your inspiration just flies through the door and knocks you over like a big gust of wind! Graceful, I am not. It's ok, I'm back from falling off my chair to share these ideas with you...

(Photo credits: Top ~ Love Joy Vodka labels via Hip Hostess, Letterpress flower pins by Linda And Harriett. Middle ~ Pinwheels via Once Wed, Paper Mobiles via Green Wedding Shoes. Bottom ~ Flower pins via Once Wed, Vellum glass covers from Save On Crafts, Conversation starters from Pottery Barn.)

This is just some of the inspiration that flew through my door and into my lap! Many of the items shown above are ones you can actually purchase if you wish to (I mean, maybe you're just too busy to get crafty, right? I hear ya!). However, I bet if you looked closely enough you could find a way to create these beautiful decor pieces yourself. All you need is some creativity, patience, time and paper. Ok fine, maybe just a few other supplies too.

To see how to either purchase or create these items, click on the links below the pictures. If you need help along the way, just shout! I'm only a few keys away...we can try to figure it out together. You know, get our "creative juices" flowing. Good luck!

...Less Is More With Affordable Decor!

Earlier this week, on the OneWed.com wedding blog, "Savvy Scoop", I decided to throw some ideas out there to help you cut down on your floral costs. Brides, if you're looking for fun, affordable decor ideas for your wedding day, head over and read my guest blog entry by clicking HERE...

Go on...save yourself some money, honey! You can even let your wedding decor double as favors for guests. How's that for killing two pieces of wedding cake with one bite? Wait - did I just mention wedding cake? Whoopsie daisies! Sorry, for some reason I always have wedding cake on the brain. I can't help it. Happy planning!

...For The Travel Loving Couple!

If your favorite couple is getting hitched and they're lovers of not only each other but of travel as well, get creative and throw them a travel themed shower! Instead of your typical shower invitation, send actual postcards to guests. Write something clever or cute, such as, "Please join us in helping the couple travel their way into a happy marriage". Below are a few of my other ideas...

Think about using these lovely and inexpensive paper suitcases designed by Chicago's own, Nicole Balch, of Pink Loves Brown for your decor needs!

Decorate the gift table with one paper suitcase each side, open up and use to display postcards from around the world, love letters, or pictures from the couples' past vacations. Maybe even visit a vintage store to purchase an old unworking camera to place inside. Or, perhaps you could get funky and use the larger suitcase as a cake stand. Now that's fun!

Ask the bridesmaids to get together to help you make little paper airplanes to hang from the ceiling. Or, for a more subtle touch think about making even smaller paper airplanes to stick into flower centerpieces! Looking for affordable favors? What if you printed out or designed luggage tags with some cute travel themed cardstock? For fun you could throw paper airplanes at each other. Just kidding.

After the shower is over, give the paper suitcases to the bride or away to a couple of guests to use as cool storage or home decor. Thrifty! What other ideas do you have for a travel themed shower? Comment away, I'd love to hear. As for now, be sure to visit Nicole's blog, Making It Lovely, and shop Pink Loves Brown for even more beautiful inspiration. Happy planning!

...With These Fancy Frames!

Color me happy, look at these eye-catching frames! If you're thinking of adding a little color (or a lot) to your wedding or bridal shower decor, why not do it with these cheerful 4x6 frames from the lovely Love, Me shop?

*Decorate by using as table numbers or pop two lovebirds with one smile by turning them into your placecard holders/favors.

*Deck out the bar area using these frames to show funny pictures of you and your lovie from the past, maybe some including friends and family pictures to create conversation between mingling guests.

*Throw a few of them in the lobby, entrance or washroom with poems or other creative notes for guests.

*Give them as bridal party gifts.

Have any other ideas? Share with us in the comments, I'd love to hear! "Love, Me", I do love you! Everyone, if you love these as much as I do, you can find them by clicking HERE. Go ahead...live colorfully ever after. Happy planning!

...Bling That Thing, Baby!

Ooooh, look what I've found! Seriously, I love it when I come across things like this. This decor idea is different, unique and sexy. And I bet you it would be really fun and affordable to make, too! Take a looksie here with me, will you? I'm so excited to share this with you, I feel like a kid at show and tell!

Gorgeous Garland For Your Gala...

All you'll need to make this DIY project above is white ribbon (or maybe even ribbon in your wedding color!) and a bunch of fun charms. To make it charming, of course! Imagine the possibilities. Head over to your favorite craft store or go online to Save On Crafts to grab your ribbon and charms to create this look.

I'm also loving how these raindrop ornaments are displayed on branches, which you know are very popular at weddings right now...

Raindrop Ornaments

Set of 24 (which are on sale right now for $7.99)

Also, these scattered crystals would rock (no pun intended) inside a vase, on a table, or anywhere at your wedding (well, except for the dance floor of course!)...

Scattered Crystals

Set of 72 (on sale right now for $11.00)

Don't these just put a little twinkle in your eye? Your ring is sparkly, so why not make your wedding sparkly as well? Just like they said in the movie, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - "Ladies, frost yourselves!". Now go get frosty.

(Photo credits: Bridesmaid Stuff and Smith & Hawken)