...Wedding Inspiration All Frothed Up & Lovely!

Fall has blessed us with a few gorgeous, sunny days! The kind that can make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. As we prepare for the holiday season, let's toasty up to some frothy bridal news and wedding ideas, shall we?

(Photo credit: Picture taken by my friend Natalie of Nattyfish Adventures, while visiting Thailand. If you're planning a honeymoon, check out her blog to get inspired by her amazing travel adventures around the world!)

OneWed.com is giving brides a chance to win $500 in Dessy.com Accessories or up to 8 Lela Rose Bridesmaids Dresses! Create your own style board and enter the Dessy-Pantone-OneWed Style Board Challenge! Of course, don't forget they're still running their Off-the-Chart Wedding Giveaway where you have the chance to win $15,000 in prizes for your wedding party. What are you waiting for? Get entering!

Brides, looking for feminine yet seductive pieces for your wedding night or honeymoon? Check out the luxurious lingerie line recently launched by Brulee, including "comfortable pieces that are sexy, versatile and travel brilliantly". Go on and spoil yourself, if even just once. You deserve a little "ooh-la-la"!

Need yet another reminder to believe in love? This romantic canvas by Geezees will remind you day after day, so you'll never lose your faith!

Choosing a bridal headpiece isn't easy, especially when you have so many to choose from! See some of the most stylish ones out there, featured over at Inc. Weddings. I'm especially loving the ones by Etsy seller Austie!

(Photo credits: Etsy seller Austie)

Looking for something unique to add to your reception? If you're hosting your reception outdoors, consider this smokin' hot idea recently featured on Dynamite Weddings - a cigar bar for your guests! Love it.

Stir some flower into your bridal style with these gorgeous handmade blooms and accessories from Etsy seller bpoetic - don't forget to get inspired even further at the b.poetic blog!

Peacocks are taking over parties across the nation one blog at a time. With gorgeous blues and pretty purples, this elegant Peacock Party recently featured on Couture Parties is one of my favorites!

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..." - yes, those are a few of my favorite things. Along with the blog So This Is Bliss, by Luxe Productions! Get to know the gal behind these inspiring thoughts, Misty Damico, by clicking HERE.

(Photo credit: Luxe Productions)

Planning on getting together with other wedding or bridal bloggers for a meetup? Wow your way through the door by handmaking these awesome business card holders! I love this idea found over at Orange Blossom Ink. Give them out at meetups or as gifts this holiday season! Too perfect.

For custom gowns and dresses as sweet as can be, visit SarahSeven on Etsy.

Feeling crafty? Dare to do a lil' DIY? Learn how to make paper daisies, super snazzy floral invitations that sparkle, fantastic bridal shower invites, paper windmills to use in centerpieces and other inspiring projects by visiting Eckersleys!

See how less is more with these Japanese art inspired centerpieces recently featured over at the Lotus Haus Blog.

Happy planning!

...Not The Laundry Blues!

Newlywed? You're probably too busy showing off your fab new frillies to do any laundry! Procrastinator? I hear you. Domestically Disabled? Me too. Afraid to go into your basement to do your laundry because there was a big, huge spider that sent you away screaming last time? Now there is a song and dance I am very familiar with! The answer? Soak!

Darling dearests, no matter what your story, Soak can help you out with your issues. It's as close to a fairy godmother as you're going to get. I tried it tonight for the first time and fell in love with the fresh scents and how easy it is to use! To my surprise, it actually worked better than my regular detergent. For real - I LOVE this stuff! Here's the deal...

"Soak is modern care for fine fibers. This rinse-free formulation is perfect for washing your laciest lingerie, your softest sweaters, swimwear, workout gear, hand-made quilts and even baby clothes. Soak is gentle and deliciously scented with fabric-friendly ingredients that revitalize fibers so they look great and last longer. Soak is biodegradable, non-toxic and has eco-friendly packaging." - SoakWash.com

Planning a bachelorette party or a bridal shower? Order a few sets of the Soak Mini Samples as a fabulous yet unique favor idea - it's an easy, affordable option, as they come in sets of 12. Perhaps you get crafty and tie a ribbon with a tag around each!

Order a few bottles of Soak Celebration to give as shower game prizes or a few bottles for the bride so she can Soak wash all of her new lingerie. The Soak Label Of Love 12-Pack also makes a great gift!

(Photo credits: www.soakwash.com)

Head on over to www.soakwash.com to get yours or learn more. Now through December 31st, 2009, guests can enter code SOAK09 upon checkout for 15% off all orders placed on www.soakwash.com.

Also, be sure to stop by the Soak Worthy Blog and add Jacqueline, the founder, to your list of super cool Twitter peeps. Cheers and happy soaking!

...Bake Up A Bridal Storm Of Yummies!!

Planning a bridal shower? Serve up these pretty lil' treats to your guests! Just click on the links below for the recipes and serve with a smile...

Black Currant Tea Chocolate Truffles

Colorful Butterfly Lollipops

Sweetheart Sandwich Cookies

Top It With Tea!

(Photo credits and recipes: www.delish.com)

Or, do as I sometimes do - decorate for the shower until it's too late to even consider baking and then send a bridesmaid to the bakery instead! Serve your treats as dessert with coffee and tea or set up to-go boxes so your guests can fill them up to take home as bridal shower favors. 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!

...Juice From Around The Web!

With so many things going on in the wedding world right now, I think it's time to go totally bridal and pull it all together. So come on, grab some bridal caffeine and let's get to it...

(Photo credit: Luxe Event Productions)

Brides, are you seriously planning on dragging your man to that big huge bridal expo coming up? If so, send him over to the TheManRegistry.com first so he can read the Grooms Guide To Surviving A Bridal Expo. After he comes out alive, be sure to thank him that night with fried chicken, beer and a football game (something manly) so he can breathe again.

Have you heard? Ivanka Trump is getting married! This socialite turned jewelry designer has shared some of her wedding planning ideas over at Brides.com. To read about her style before she walks down that aisle, click HERE.

Brides craving a little bit of their own bling bling for their big day can win a rented pair of diamond earrings from Adorn Brides by entering the Red Carpet Wedding Giveaway hosted by Bridal Tweet! The giveaway runs through October 30th. Click HERE for more details.

Feeling sassy? The NEW online wedding shop, Champagne Promises by designer Astrid Mueller, has officially launched offering brides fresh, flirty, adorably illustrated wedding accessories and invitations to tickle your bridal fancy!

(Photo credit: Design by Astrid Mueller of Champagne Promises)

The ultimate rainbow wedding cake? Um, yes I'll have a slice, please! While you're at it, don't forget The iCiNG.

Missy of Isn't She Lovely just opened a new shop while keeping other brides in mind. Visit her Etsy shop HERE for fun bachelorette, shower or wedding trinkets for the bride and her 'maids!

There is still time to enter to win a $200 gift certificate to Atelier Isabey by entering the Maharani Weddings September Inspiration Board Contest. For details, click HERE. Hurry, entries must be received by Noon PST on Monday, September 28th. Good luck, everyone!

Want butterflies? Swoon over this beautiful afternoon wedding outdoors featuring tented tables, honey jars and rain boots with a whole lot of love and creativity! To see this sweeter-than-honey sunshine wedding, visit Katie Anderson Photography by clicking HERE.

(Photo credits: Katie Anderson Photography)

Simply Seductive lures us in with a few drool-worthy color combinations!

Get inspired to liven up your hallway in your newlywed love nest by visiting Hue Consulting.

Create your signature wedding drinks based on your favorite decade, such as the 80's inspired cocktails over at JomyGoodness!

Speaking of favorite decades, this 1920's wedding recently featured on Vintage Glam Weddings is amaaaaazingly beautiful! See more pictures of it by clicking HERE. Serious loveliness!

(Photo credits: By Sydney photographer Marzena Wasilewska via Vintage Glam Weddings)

Crave then create these yummilicious candy apple cupcakes recently featured on the Party Blueprints Blog for your Fall wedding! Serve them up with apple martinis and let your guests do the talking! Can we say yum?

Fabulous True Blood Inspired Weddings featured recently on A Regal Affair, Bella Signature and Masterpiece Weddings! I was originally going to just make it a week long feature, but I might be adding a few more vampy ideas. Be sure to keep checking back! Also, if you've posted some vampire wedding inspiration on your blog as well, do share!

Weddingistas gets sexy and goes Under The Dress with La Perla - featuring only some of my favorite lingerie out there. Oooh, love - sweet love!

For my guest blog this week over at OneWed.com, I thought it would be fun to feature some fashion inspired wedding decor! To read, click HERE.

(Photo credits: Dolce and Gabbana and JL Designs)

Phew! That was fun! We had a lot of catching up to do, so I'm glad we could sit and do this. Cheers and of course, happy planning!

...Send A Colorful "Thank You" They'll Love!

Truth be told, getting your wedding thank you notes done in time can sometimes feels like quite a task. Maybe it's because you just don't feel inspired while writing them! Fear not, these stylish, vibrant and colorful note cards designed by Anna Maria Horner will tickle your senses so you can send thank you notes they'll love (or perhaps even frame after reading). Take a looksie...

(Photo credits: Notecards by Anna Maria Horner)

Aren't they lovely? Inspired by Anna Maria Horner's fabric line, they're eye-catching and sure to please anyone who gets one! Feeling generous? Give each of your bridesmaids a set of their own, so you can always keep in touch. Snail mail always brings cheer in a mailbox usually filled with bills - who's with me on that?!

Looking for more bridesmaid gift ideas? Head on over to the OneWed.com Savvy Scoop Blog where I guest blogged about aprons designed by Anna Maria Horner, carried by The Merry Martini ~ one of my favorite stores! Get more help writing with Thank-You Notes: A Complete Guide, from our friends at The Knot. Yes, I'm an "old-school knottie" myself. Cheers!

I'll Have S'more, Please!

Want something super yummy to serve at your wedding? How about different flavored homemade marshmallow 'smores? Make your own homemade marshmallows or if you've got too many ribbons to tie before your wedding, check out these delicious bridal treats flavored with vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, toasted coconut, coffee or mint...

These have "bridesmaid gift idea" written all over them! There is something about these treats that bring about a sense of nostalgia...bringing back childhood memories of roasting marshmallows over a fire, then smushing them together with graham crackers and pieces of Hershey. Memories of giggling over sticky marshmallow fingers with friends while talking about "the cutest boys"! Remember?

Bring back those memories to your friends and let them know that even though you've finally found "your cutest boy" to marry, you'll always enjoy a night with the girls and some good ol' talk over 'smores. To order, visit Butter Baked Goods or click HERE. Find more bridesmaid gift ideas by clicking HERE. Cheers!

To Have & To Hold Eat!

Find pretty lil' ways to package, share and decorate your wedding cake to go or sweets to eat! Below are some of my favorite ways to wrap up whatever wedding treats or yumifications you'll be serving come your big day...

(Photo credits: Favor packaging/decor by Etsy sellers LittleCYD, AChristian, SoInviting, MillaLove, DaisysAndDots, DIY take-home slices via Austin Wedding Blog.)

People always talk about how they want to "have their cake and eat it too". What's so wrong with that? Why would you have cake if you're not going to eat it? Where is the glory in that? No glory. See, we need to eat our cake. And have it (for later) too!

Do your guests a wedding favor and let them enjoy your delicious wedding cake at the reception and as a midnight snack as well. They'll love you for it! P.S. Feel free to send any extra cake slices my way. K thanks. Love, Jaim

...Turned 1st Annual Senoritas & Margaritas!

Recently, I had decided it was time to get my girlfriends and I together for a fun lil' margarita party. So it began, our "1st Annual Senoritas & Margaritas"! Take a look...

(Photo credits: Yours truly, can't you tell by my mad photography skills? Or rather, lack thereof?)

The pictures above give you an idea as to how we decorated, however it looked so much cooler with the lights dimmed, the candles lit and the white lights strung! We even danced to some festive music which played in the background all night.

There were only about 12 of us girls, so it was nice...I was actually able to visit with everyone before the night was over. Of course when that time came, I made sure my friends had party favors to take home with them to remember our first "Senoritas & Margaritas" by. Everyone took home a silly lil' shot glass...cheap, but fun nonetheless!

(Photo credit: Del Sol shot glasses from Party City)

It was such an awesome time, so I'm hoping to turn it into an annual event. Why not? With all of the party decor I've collected over the years from planning bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, etc. and now this, I can't allow it to get dusty! Maybe next year we'll give it more of a "Margaritaville" theme. Hmm...

Are you planning a margarita party for your girlfriends or a bride-to-be? See my original margarita party inspiration, which I posted on OneWed.com's Savvy Scoop blog, by clicking HERE. For more ideas, also check out the Margarita Party I've started over on my Wishpot page. Olé!

...Bridal News & Wedding Inspiration From Around The Web!

Coffee in hand? You know I've got mine! Let's catch up on some yummy Bridal Coffee Talk, shall we?

(Photo credit: Wedding fashion via SingaporeBrides.com)

The latest and the greatest? Let's take a looksie...

Put your picture, your words or your art on a personalized canvas! Enter for your chance to win the Custom Canvas Giveaway we're hosting with Geezees by July 24th! Need your canvas now? Geezees.com is offering readers of It's A Jaime Thing an exclusive 5% discount throughout the duration of the giveaway so get your orders in!

Brides.com and Colin Cowie get together to share with us ideas on how to Save Money Without Sacrificing Style!

Vintage Glam Weddings features some ooh-la-la sexy Vintage Inspired Lingerie perfect for your upcoming pinup or bridal boudoir shoot, wedding night or honeymoon.

One of my most favorite Chicago wedding blog buddies, Kristine of Trendsetting Wedding, launches her fabulous and newly redesigned wedding blog! Make sure to follow her and update your links and rss feeds...you won't want to miss out on her gorgeous posts!

(Photo credit: Trendsetting Wedding)

Jomygoodness features a lucky Interview With The Founder Of Ceremony Magazine, one of her favorite sources for wedding inspiration in sunny California!

Take a look inside weddings from the past in LIFE Gets Married, to see classic wedding photos from the LIFE archives. These include actress Grace Kelly and Monaco's Prince Rainier III, Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart sharing a slice of their wedding cake in 1945 and many more!

Tickled Pink Brides inspires us with lovely Moroccan Wedding Ideas, sure to please anyone who loves color!

Everything Fab shares with us some bubblicious, sweet like candy looks from the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2009 runway - brides, get inspired for your wedding day and wedding night look!

(Photo credit: via www.everythingfab.com, from Wire Image)

It's getting down to the last few days to enter the very exciting POP A Platinum Proposal Giveaway over at the OneWed.com Savvy Scoop blog! One lucky Savvy Scoop winner will receive a pair of designer Kirk Kara platinum wedding bands! Hurry, your stories must be received by July 15th.

Wedding Paper Divas gets us ready for the upcoming season with a gorgeous array of Fall Wedding Invitations to choose from no matter what your style.

Listen to the latest interviews from some of your favorite wedding experts over at The Wedding Planning Audiocast!

CLM Weddings inspires us to create a Unique Lounge Style Wedding without having to rent expensive furniture. Add a little bit of DIY wedding creativity and put your own stamp on your wedding decor and design!

(Photo credit: via CLM Weddings, taken by Elegant Images Photography)

Ashley of Ashley Kohler Events leaves us speechless with unique wedding parasols including one very special one made out of leaves and what looks like crystals too! Pure awesomeness.

Jennifer Sbranti, founder of Hostess With The Mostess is helping co-host the upcoming SocialLuxe Lounge Party event in Chicago this month to kick off the BlogHer Conference. This week, she's given us a sneak peek with her SocialLuxe Party Inspiration Board. It's beautiful (of course, she always shares such great inspiration!) ~ so be sure to check it out!

Brides planning a seaside soiree, grab some fresh Seaside Wedding Inspiration from Bravo Bride!

There's a new wedding blog in town, have you heard? I'm happy to introduce to you the blog, So This Is Bliss, of Luxe Event Productions. The blog is filled with lots of style and gorgeous inspiration, so leave 'em some love!

(Photo credit: via So This Is Bliss)

That about rounds it up for now, deario cheerios! Stay tuned for more and of course, happy planning!

Because Pink, It Was Love At First Site!

Brides, are you inspired by music? Maybe you feel like a song was written just for you even though a million other people might feel the same way! What if you used those inspiring lyrics from your favorite songs to help plan your wedding? One that comes to mind is the song "Pink" by Aerosmith. Oh yes, you know I'm a fan!

(Photo credits ~ Top: Flickr lilacvelvet, 2nd Row: Flickr, Flickr the other tiger, Bridal Affairs Blog, Bottom: Flickr Andicat, David's Bridal dress via Brides.com, Heather Louise Photography Heather Louise Photography)

For this inspiration board dreamed up thanks to my love for Aerosmith, I vision a retro loving rock and roll bride who loves all things pink. Maybe she incorporates pink into her wedding decor, wedding flowers or bridal gown!

(Photo credits: Blooms By Martha Andrews, Alison Ulshoffer Events)

Pink white-chocolate covered cherries are served as dessert or favors. Instead of bubbles, guests are given pink kites to fly or helium balloons to dance in the wind.

(Photo credits: Flickr jek in the box, Team Thomson Photography)

The sidewalks leading up to the wedding reception are graffitied with words in hot pink chalk, sharing lyrics of their favorite couple songs. Even better, this rock and roll bride uses the sidewalk as her wedding guestbook which guests can sign with the chalk! Come on - how cool would that be? Maybe you can't take a sidewalk home with you, but you can surely have your photographer take a picture of it to later frame and remember forever!

(Photo credits ~ ceceyy Flickr, Erin's Camera Blog, im on tambourine Flickr, rahxy Flickr)

Pink.

(Photo credits: Aerosmith, beth retro {break} Flickr)

Happy planning!

(P.S. Thank you Sean for inspiring me.)