Green Idea!

We LOVE Bella Figura! Their care and commitment to the craft of letterpress artistry is intertwined with a love for doing good for the environment. They print sustainably, reduce their carbon footprint, use recycled materials, use 100% cotton paper from reclaimed fibers- the list goes on. All paper lovers adore Bella Figura!

Bridal Attendent Gifts from Orange Poppy

We love all things original. Which is one of the main reasons we are in love with the beautiful designs by Orange Poppy, a local Seattle jewelry maker with a flair for fun and feminine handmade pieces. From the mastermind of Rebekah Gough, Orange Poppy uses bright colors, fabrics and jewels to create truly one-of-kind pieces that any woman is sure to love wearing and sharing with friends. These pieces would make wonderful bridesmaid gifts or even beautiful accessories for a spring or summer wedding.

Check out Rebekah's Orange Poppy shop here.

Funky Boutonnieres

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You’ve got a very important date… Just don’t be late!

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland photos in vogue by: Annie Leibovitz. What a fun way to bring out your inner child! (More vintage…less childish) - "Eat Me" mini cakes, "Drink Me" cocktails the possibilities are endless!

Two Birds.....One Dress!

I've been a long time fan of Two Birds Bridesmaids dresses, and now that our blog is up and running, it's time to give them some overdue props! Say farewell to the dreaded bridesmaids dress. Keeping true to their namesake, this dress kills two birds with one stone: an awesome bridesmaid dress, and something that can be worn again and again!

And here's the the low down: It's ONE dress, It's ONE size (fits 0-14), 18 delicious color choices, and your bridesmaids can easily wrap and wear the dress in over 15 different ways. Your bridesmaids will be overjoyed (and so relieved) to be able to express their individuality and wear their dress in a way most flattering and comfortable for them. Strapless, halter, asymmetrical, sleeved, twisted in the back, and more-

Creative Idea....Personalized Hangers

I am absolutely in love with these personalized bridal hangers by LilaFrances — talk about a fabulous shower gift. I first saw them featured in the below OnceWed.com real wedding and almost every post comment was abuzz about the maker of the adorable custom hangers, so I knew that I needed to share them with our brides too.

Trend Alert- Seed pods

Inspiring Wedding Trends for 2010

A few color combos I love for your 2010 wedding are:

Teal and Coral

Vintage Purple and Sky Blue

Emerald and Cream

Mauve and Wine

Lilac and Sky Blue

Wine and Blush Pink

Sky Blue and Light Yellow

Mocha and Blush Pink

Warm Gray and any Pink or Coral or Blue or Purple

Olive and Mauve

Mint and Vintage Purple

Natalie Prevatte Events

Event coordination + design- Natalie Prevatte Events http://www.natalieprevatte.com/

Photography- Jaime Clapp http://www.jai-photography.com/

Makeup- Cor Cosmetics http://www.corcosmetics.com/

Hair- Athena’s Hair Design

Chad + Tiffany

Vendors:

Wedding coordination and design- Natalie Prevatte Events
Photographer- Jaime Clapp
Videographer- Cameo Productions
Makeup- COR Cosmetics
Hair- Athena’s Hair design
Flowers (bouquets and boutonnieres) - Uptown Blossom
Cake- Verda’s Bakery
Locations:
First Covenant Church Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Marriott Downtown