Did you know that the January birthstone, which is garnet, has been known to signify trust and affection?

And, since it's the perfect shade of crimson - garnets like these from Blue Nile, are the perfect jewel for weddings in both January and February.

Will you accent your wedding dress with a pretty Garnet necklace or sparkly earrings? Will you gift your bridesmaids with a fancy piece of Garnet jewelry? To help show off your Garnet Jewelry - I've put together a pretty Crimson Garnet Red Inspiration Board for even more ideas to carry the color throughout your wedding {with shopping links afterwards}.

Shop the Crimson Red Inspiration Board . . . Garnet Jewelry from Blue Nile // Red Felt Flower Shoe Clips // Red Rose Silk Wedding Bouquet // Crimson Red Bridal Sash // Modern Red Wedding Rehearsal Invitations // Crimson Red Bridal Hair Comb

Use code RING2016 at checkout / Offer ends 1/27/16 Terms and Conditions *

* Offer is valid only on select rings featured on the ring event promotion page while supplies last. Offer is not valid on engagement rings. The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount code and cannot be applied retroactively. Offer not valid for orders shipped to United Kingdom and European countries. Promotion code (RING2016) MUST be entered in cart or mentioned over phone at time of purchase. Discount will appear at time of check out AFTER the promotion code has been entered and does not apply towards any duties, taxes or shipping insurance fees. Offer is valid while supplies last. Void where prohibited or restricted. Void if sold, exchanged, copied or transferred. The offer terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Offer ends at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 27, 2016. Diamond eternity rings cannot be resized. We are happy to exchange your ring for another size within 30 days

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Happy Monday . . . I have teamed up with Maxime of Kirameku to give away one of her gorgeous handmade rose quartz cluster berry rings (shown below) to a lucky follower on instagram. No reposting is necessary to enter to win. You just need an instagram account and you're all good to go. Come on over to my instagram to enter to win and then simply follow the instructions {that you see after the image below} . . .

To Enter the Giveaway on Instagram:
1. Like the photo on IG to show your love
2. Be sure to Follow @weddingsites and @kirameku412 on IG to qualify
3. Tag 2 friends in the comments on the IG giveaway post

The giveaway ends at 11:59 pm est on Monday January 18th and the winner will be announced by Friday January 22nd 2016 - announcement will be on the IG post. The Giveaway is open internationally. Good Luck to everyone

Fine Print: If your IG account is private, you must make it public during the giveaway period in order to have a chance at winning. Real accounts only please, giveaway accounts will not be considered

PS: If you don't want to wait to win this ring - please visit the Kirameky Shop for your favorite cocktail jewelry and statement rings.

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Welcome to the first giveaway of 2016. Have you heard of Lily & Val? A few years ago, a woman named Val McKeehan turned a hobby into a creative lifetime dream and opened up her shop selling her gorgeous chalk designs. Brides and bridesmaids all over have been using her hand drawn lovelies to enforce those crucial details that make the event. Her items can be bought purchased in stores like Nordstrom and Pure Home and seen in Starbucks.

One of Val's latest creations is The Keepsake Kitchen Diary™ - a functional and beautiful holder for your most treasured recipes with room for what makes the recipes precious: the memories. Each spread provides ample space to record dates, occasions, and thoughts in a meaningful way. The Keepsake Kitchen Diary™ is a one-of-a-kind heirloom and DIY cookbook that will bring joy to you and the the people you love for generations. It also features hand-drawn chalk illustrations from Val. And, right now - one lucky reader of Brenda's Wedding Blog has the chance to enter to win their very own copy of The Keepsake Kitchen Diary™. Good Luck - the entry form is below.

Giveaway with Lily & Val for The Keepsake Kitchen Diary™

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Happy New Year! 2016 is here and I'm ready to get started in helping you plan your elegant wedding with unique crafty ideas.

If my Top 9 posts on Instagram are any indication of what is loved the most - it's pink, it's red and it's definitely weddings with elegance and unique ideas. Let's kick off the new year with a look back at my Top 9 most liked posts on Instagram in 2015. And, if you aren't already, please click here to follow me on Instagram for "elegant weddings + unique crafts". PS: If you're a wedding pro - please tag your photos with #bwbfinds and you could be shared on my instagram feed :)

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Photo Credits:
Pink Decorative Cake Balls from Layara Cakes
Festive Holiday Drink from a styled shoot with Eight Tree Street / Evelyn Alas Photography
Red Wedding Dress photo by Jenni Grace Photo
Outdoor Wedding Tablescape from Golden Picture / Anoush Catering / Chic Sparkle Weddings
Fox Wedding Cake Toppers from Bonjour Poupette
Bride Teacup and Saucer from Velvet Crown Design
Gingerbread House Cookie Mug Toppers by Anthropologie
Diamond Ring Cocktail Stirrer from Jenn and Jules Designs
Pink Southern Fairytale Wedding from Pasha Belman Photography

If you're one of the lucky brides that said yes over the holidays, first off . . . Congratulations!!!. Secondly, you will LOVE these winter themed fonts and graphics for your Save the Date designs. Even if you plan to marry over the next holiday season {from Thanksgiving through the New Year}, this font + graphic bundle is for you. For only $29, you will gain access to thousands of Christmas and winter resources . . . plus some extras for Thanksgiving and New Year's. Designs include backgrounds, patterns, textures, styles, templates, and much more.

It's a super fun Creative Winter Bundle that is only available for $29 for the next 4 days <<< Click Here

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