Nothing is more beautiful than Portland on a summer day. However, walking down a grassy aisle, wooden deck or gravel path to your wedding ceremony can be an issue when you are wearing a fabulous pair of heels!
Not to worry…SoleMates comes to the rescue! This genius clear piece attaches to the heel of your shoe and increases the surface area of the heel base. It is a flexible material and does not damage your shoe one bit. The piece easily comes on and off so it could easily be removed for later use. Anna’s Bridal carries several pairs at their two locations–definitely think about purchasing a set for yourself and your bridesmaids if you are planning an outdoor wedding!
It’s so refreshing to look outside and see the pastel pink of the cherry blossoms in bloom as well as the vibrant yellow daffodils and purple grape hyacinths popping up after a long grey and rainy winter. So its no surprise that Pantone, “the authority on color,” has been inspired too with its dynamic selection of color for spring and summer! I simply adore the range of vivid brights to soft muted tones that are brilliantly paired and are the perfect starting point when choosing the over all colors for your wedding all the way down to the perfect accessories for the wedding party.
Which leads me to our Stella & Dot GIVEAWAY!
When you take these fabulous colors and combine them with the 2012 bridal trend of statement earrings both big and small…Stella & Dot delivers, and this is where you are in luck! Patricia Carlile, a local Independent Stella & Dot Stylist, is offering all Bridal Bliss blog readers the chance to win the statement earring of their choice!
Check out a small selection of Stella & Dot jewels below that follow the color trend, and then scroll down to find out how to enter.
There are multiple ways to enter!
Leave a comment on this blog post telling us which statement earring you would like to win. Once you have left your first comment, you may leave as many additional comments on this post as you like. Be sure to go to Patricia’s Stella & Dot website to see the full collection of earrings! Remember, you will win your choice of any statement earring so be sure to look at them all!
Extra entry if you “LIKE” Patricia’s Facebook Fan Page, Stella & Dot Style by Patricia Carlile (be sure to leave an additional comment on blog post that you did this)
Extra entry if you share your favorite Stella & Dot piece from Patricia’s website on FACEBOOK (again be sure to leave an additional comment that you did this)
Extra entry when you pin your favorite Stella & Dot jewels on Pinterest
The giveaway will remain open for 10 days only.
Everyone is eligible to enter and you can enter multiple ways, as stated above. If you decide to take advantage of any of the extra entry options please be sure to leave an additional comment for each extra entry so we can keep track! So for example, if you share your favorite Stella & Dot statement earring on Facebook be sure to leave an additional comment that you have done so on this blog post. The more times you comment, the more times you will be entered to win.
Last week some of my college girlfriends and I had a crazy idea for a girls trip and went to Reykjavik, Iceland for an extended weekend. We had the BEST time and while we were there, checked out some darling shops and boutiques. One of our favorites had a great display of tea cups and really made me want to style a wedding or event after the look. How fun to have a bridal tea or luncheon with this gorgeous china?
Other than shopping, we had a great time exploring the town, hiking a glacier, enjoying the geothermal hot springs and of course…exploring the nightlife.
Keep Iceland on your radar for a fun and unique vacation adventure!
The talented folks over at Shields Films have put together an amazing promotional video for us! This great trailer showcases some of our favorite couples and events from the past wedding season. Take a look and watch some of our coordinators hard at work and for a sneak peek into some real weddings. Let us know what you think!
I went on More Good Day Oregon on Channel 12 earlier this week to do a live segment with tips on how to personalize your wedding. Take a peek for some fun ideas! I had a great time with our past bride, Steph Kralevech–
If you haven’t yet experienced the virtual pin-board, Pinterest, yet…I urge you to check it out! It is an amazing way to organize all the beautiful photos you find online and arrange them in defined categories. You can easily share your images with friends or even give a few different people access to pin images onto the same board.
I have a board called “Words To Live By” where I keep inspirational quotes and a few words of wisdom that just crack me up. I came by the wise words below from Audrey Hepburn and just had to share it with you.
For more inspirational photos and fun quotes, follow my Pinterest page! You may need an invitation to join, so just let me know and I will happily take care of you!
Wishing you and yours a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! I will leave you with one of my favorite Irish blessings (which is a GREAT addition to a wedding toast)…
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
I am so happy to share with you that my mother’s bridal shop, Anna’s Bridal Boutique, has opened a second location! As of this past week, you can check out some of their exclusive collections in Lake Oswego or in the NE Beaumont District. Anna’s carries some amazing designer gowns from the likes of Modern Trousseau, Alyne by Rivini and Matthew Christopher which can only be found in the Northwest at one of these two shops.
I might be biased, but Anna’s is the absolute best in town and has the most stunning gowns I have ever laid eyes on. They strive to give the best customer service and to provide each bride the best shopping experience possible. Give Anna’s a call to setup an appointment at 503.636.1474. Also check out their website and like them on Facebook!!
Recently on one of my KPTV segments, I mentioned that video save the dates are a growing trend. Apparently…the writers at Saturday Night Live think so too! Check out the hilarious skit with Andy Samberg & Kristen Wiig on a recent episode, courtesy of Bride Finds.
When I meet new people and they ask what I do…one of their first questions (after asking if I have horror stories…) is “do you have a favorite wedding?” I can’t say I have one wedding that is my absolute favorite (other than my own!!) but I can share that my most memorable weddings are those where unique elements are incorporated. They way to an unforgettable wedding is through breaking traditional wedding rules!
Take a peek at my segment with Brooke Carlson on KPTV, Channel 12′s Better Portland about what traditional rules YOU should break!
