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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

Sareh Nouri - Romantic Wedding Gown Designer to Create Custom Gowns for Bergdorf Goodman

Sareh Nouri - known for her romantic and feminine wedding gowns that are timeless and sophisticated with the incorporation of the finest of imported French lace and Italian silk, will now be designing custom gowns specifically for Bergdorf Goodman. Each of Sareh's designs are a handmade production that combines traditional silhouettes with ethereal whimsical details that are light and elegant - making them the perfect choice for today’s modern bride. Below is a sampling of the gorgeous Sareh Nouri Wedding Gowns from her Fall 2016 collection and a special announcement follows.

If you'd like to meet Sareh herself, she has just announced her first trunk show as a new designer for the exclusive, Bergdorf Goodman. The event takes place from today, March 31st thru April 2nd. Sareh Nouri will be in attendance to meet with brides, helping them find their perfect wedding dress.

Brides can book book an appointment by contacting the Bergdorf Goodman bridal salon at 212.872.8957.

CREDITS: Gowns & Veils: Sareh Nouri / Headpieces: Jennifer Behr / Photography: By Millie B Photography / Makeup: Nicck Townsend / Hair: Mackstylist / Floral: Laura Clare

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Giveaway : #RoseGold #WeddingAccessories for Your Day - Toasting Flutes, Cake Serving Set and Cake Topper

I’m thrilled to have Madeline’s Weddings and Events joining me on the blog for the next few weeks and sponsoring one amazing wedding giveaway. This Rose Gold wedding accessory set is sure to be a favorite and one lucky reader of Brenda’s Wedding Blog will win the Toasting Flutes, Cake Serving Set and Cake Topper in Rose Gold.

The Toasting Flutes in Rose Gold with Diamond Glitter even have pave crystals inset into the surface of each base for a touch of sparkle as you make your toast. The rose gold plated cake serving set has pavé crystals added along the front face of each handle - it’s a look that’s sleek and modern with a touch of romance. The ”So Happy Together" acrylic cake topper is the perfectly unique way to express your newlywed joy.

Giveaway Ends Wednesday April 6th, 2016 at 11:59 pm est

PS: Once you've entered the giveaway, please see two recent Real Wedding features from Madeline's Weddings and Events here and here.

Creative Wedding DIY Ideas for Brides, Designers and Photographers

Spring is here which means it's officially wedding season and for the next few days you can grab an amazing bundle of design resources to let your imagination run wild.

This gigantic bundle is the must-have DIY package for invitation designers, creative brides and even photographers. In this package, you will find layer styles, vectors, watercolor elements, brushes, patterns, mockups, templates, actions, Lightroom presets, photo overlays, and more. All of this is just $39 {that's a savings of 99% if each part of the bundle was purchased separately}.

Hurry and Order this $39 Creative Wedding
Bundle of Graphics - The Savings End In . . .

 

This Design + Photography deal is a must-have for you if . . .

• You're a Creative Bride looking to DIY your Save the Dates, Invitations or the fun paper extras
• You're a photographer and want to offer Save the Dates / Engagement Cards in your packages
• You're an Invitation Designer looking to expand your library of graphics
• You're a web designer in the wedding industry and want fun graphics to include in your designs
• You're a designer and need mock-ups to showcase your designs in frames
• You're a creative person that loves to have extra designs on hand for when the design urge strikes

Don't Forget - this amazing $39 Design Bundle Ends Soon

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Mint to Be Handmade Wedding Inspiration Board

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve put together a pretty “mint to be” wedding inspiration board that went a little bit rustic on me.

The mint colored ideas are perfect for spring bridal showers and weddings. I'd love to know what your favorites are from the inspiration board, so please don't be shy and leave me a quick comment. I love hearing from my readers - it makes my day. And, please be sure to check out the shopping links provided below the inspiration board to start planning your event and supporting the "minted" handmade artists I'm spotlighting today.

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DIY in Style : Botanical Letters for Wedding Decorations

This weekend we changed our clocks and that means Spring is right around the corner. That also means flowers will be popping up all over. Today's DIY is perfect for Spring garden weddings and bridal showers. It's from Download & Print and features Botanical Letters for wedding decorations. So gather your tissue paper and let's get started.

There's nothing complicated about this botanical letter creation - you simply just fold, glue, repeat. The letters are a bit of a show stopper and can be created in any color palette you choose.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties

If you're planning a garden or whimsical wedding they would make gorgeous décor. This tutorial shows you how to make one letter, but having both the bride and grooms first initial would be stunning. And, if you add an ampersand in the set is complete and is perfect for reception decor, guest book table decor or even on the dessert table.

This project was inspired by the save-the-date card from the Download & Print Artisan Botanical invitation suite. The entire collection features gorgeous blooms, but it's the floral lettering on the save-the-date that stands out.

In terms of time, one letter takes about an hour and 15 minutes. So two letters and a smaller ampersand, might take three and a half hours. The letter used in this DIY is 14" tall.

SUPPLIES:

1. Paper mâché letters
2. Color tissue paper
3. Circle scallop punch {provides extra detail, but a plain circle would also work}
4. Wooden pencil
5. Tacky glue
6. Scissors

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - the supply list

Step 1: Paint Letter

This is an optional step and will depend on what your letter looks like to begin with. If you choose to paint the letter, you can either spray paint them or paint it on with a brush.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - spray paint the letter

Step 2: Punch Petals

Fold a sheet of tissue into a strip slightly wider than your punch. Punch along the tissue strip to make the petals. You can experiment with how many layers of tissue your punch will go through, typically these punches are pretty robust. Repeat this step for each petal color.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - punch the tissue paper petals

Step 3: Cut Leaves

The leaves need to be cut into leaf shapes. It’s best to hand cut these with scissors. Fold your tissue so that you can cut leaves that are about 3” in length. Don’t over think the shape, just go ahead and cut. You want to aim for a point at each end with a fat, round middle.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - cut the tissue paper leaves

Step 4: Create Flowers

Take one petal and push the blunt end of a pencil into the center. Fold the petal down over the pencil and wrap it around the pencil. Dip the point of the wrapped tissue into the tacky glue and push the tissue onto your letter. Remove the pencil. You can also use a dowel rod or any other type of stick that has a flat end. Don’t use anything with a point or it can push through your tissue.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - make the tissue paper flowers

Step 5: Fill In Letter

Repeat this technique until you have filled in the top of your letter. Create clusters of color to resemble flowers. Mix in leaves in smaller clusters. Leaves are applied in the same way as petals, pushing a pencil into the center of the leaf, wrapping around, dipping in glue and attaching to the letter. They should end up being a little taller than the petals to create extra contrast. Settle down with your favorite Netflix series and wrap, glue, repeat.

DIY Decoration with Botanical Letters for Weddings and Parties - cover the letter with tissue flowers

You're Done!

Don't you love this idea? Oh, and you know what? It would look absolutely amazing with an ombré color pattern. What colors will you use for your botanical letter{s}?

Don't forget . . . This project was inspired by the save-the-date card from the Download & Print Artisan Botanical invitation suite. The entire collection features gorgeous blooms, but it's the floral lettering on the save-the-date that stands out.

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