The other day I was thinking of something fun and new I could share with you to make your wedding planning a bit more fun. And, what better way than to share some pretty wedding treasures with you. I love finding unique wedding ideas that I can share to provide inspiration as you get ready for any of the upcoming events you'll have before saying I Do and for the Big Day.

I'd love to hear which ideas you're loving by leaving me a comment or simply liking the post if you're pressed for time. See complete details on each item below. Please note: this post contains affiliate links.

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The Ultimate Wedding + Honeymoon Planner Bundle for $23.09 {digital} is the ultimate wedding planner bundle that is designed to help you track and plan the most magical time of your life. This bundle includes 3 of the most essential planners and journals that a bride-to-be would possibly need . . . Ultimate Wedding Planner, Ultimate Maid of Honor Planner and Ultimate Honeymoon Planner. There's a total of 84 pages and by grabbing these planners bundled together, you save 25%.

This large Paper Flower Wall backdrop from Paper Flora {$460+} is perfect for weddings and events. This large groups of paper flowers includes 16 flowers in 4 different sizes in shades of pink and ivory. They will cover an approximate area of 3 feet by 4 feet and make any space look like a showcase. They're perfect for use a photo booth backdrop or behind the dessert table.

The White Ceramic Pumpkin Baker Set {on sale for $14.96} not only makes for a great bridal shower decoration, but the set is a great gift for the newlyweds.

The Honeymoon Vibes Tshirt {$28} makes a perfect gift for the bride-to-be or to simply buy for yourself and pack into your suitcase.

These Nolia Studs {$38} are from the family-run jewelry label Sorrelli designs. Celebrate your event with gorgeous statement pieces illuminated with sparkling Swarovski crystals.

This Kraft Wedding Guest Book {$45} from Paper Peach Shop is the perfect touch for Rustic Chic Weddings. Each book features 100 blank pages and comes complete with a white grosgrain ribbon attached at the top of the spine.

Did you know that some of the most popular wedding accessories can easily be incorporated into your wedding day to create a unique and memorable ceremony that has it's very own personal touch? Today, I'm happy to have The Wedding Outlet joining me in sharing the Top 3 Unique Ways to Create a Personalized Wedding Ceremony.

1. Unique Wedding Ceremonies

Traditional weddings call for the couple to celebrate their union with a wedding unity candle. Trending alternatives to a unity candle include Love Letter Ceremony, Sand Ceremony Sets, Decanter Wine Ceremony, Red Rose Ceremony and more.

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The three-piece Decanter Wine Ceremony Set that you see above is a perfect way to integrate wine into your ceremony. It also makes a perfect keepsake gift for the newlyweds. The set includes a personalized fluted decanter and two personalized toasting flutes. Each one is engraved with a monogram {in your font choice}. This decanter set can be used after the wedding too for holiday celebrations, anniversaries, birthday, or any special event that includes wine.

2. Ring Pillow Alternatives

While Flower Baskets and Ring Bearer Pillows are still very popular, children today are making their way down the aisle with customized banners, ring boxes or kissing balls. These ring pillow and flower basket alternatives are certainly a crowd pleaser and make a statement just before the bride walks down the aisle.

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3. Custom Aisle Runners

An aisle runner makes a wonderful focal point and runway for the bride. When you use a customized aisle runner for your ceremony, you can tastefully add a personal touch to a highly visual area. The personalized runner will look amazing in your photos too.

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Which of these 3 Unique Ideas will you be including in your wedding to make it special and personalized?

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Happy Monday. Hope all of my readers had a terrific weekend. I was originally going to put together an inspiration board with just lettuce ideas for weddings. But, then we {myself and hubby along with our two girls} went to a local farmer's market this weekend, I decided to expand the inspiration (with 15 ideas). "Farm to Table" is a big hit lately - especially with it being peak season for Farmers Markets. I thought it would be fun to show you how "fresh produce" and summer florals can be used at your own wedding {or party} to bring the tastes and smells of the season to your event. And, of course you will find some fun paper goodies to tie the entire theme together. 

15 Fun Farmers Market Wedding Ideas
1. use cabbage as the bridal bouquet
2. set up a produce display for guests to help themselves
3. send guests a wedding invitation that resembles a seed packet
4. create cute "Spread the Love" labels for your jam favors
5. create an organic wedding cake topper by placing fresh fruit on top like a peach, apple, pear, whatever fruit you like
6. create fresh floral centerpieces with zinnias
7. fresh fruit in berry baskets left on reception tables for guests to pick from {paper, wood or ceramic berry baskets}
8. pretty sunflowers in glass jars as ceremony aisle markers
9. fabric covered jelly jars for favors
10. gift your bridesmaids with a reusable tote or apron in a farmer's market basket
11. announce your wedding details with a chalkboard sign
12. diy farmers market wedding bouquet
13. fresh garden salads like this butter lettuce salad with sliced zucchini
14. design a logo for your wedding that resembles a farmers market sign
15. Treat guests to their very own farmer's market. Have them fill a paper bag with fresh produce for their favors

Some GREAT products to work into your Farmers Market Wedding Decor: 

Happy 2013. A brand new year is here and that means another year of wedding inspiration has begun. A very happy welcome to all the newly engaged brides that are stopping by my blog for their first time. Over the past week we've had two snowstorms so I've been enjoying my hot cocoa at night to stay warm. That got me thinking about a fun and unique bridal shower theme for the winter months. Why not have a hot chocolate party? It would be so fun to set up a little hot chocolate bar with all the fixings including . . . hot chocolate flavor mixes, candy canes/peppermint sticks {since I think they're fun to have all winter long and they're on clearance right now in the stores}, fun marshmallow flavors, candy coated stirrers, whipped cream and assorted sweet goodies.

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The perfect favor idea would be to serve each guest their hot cocoa in a monogrammed mug that they can take home with them as a gift. If you're feeling artistic, you might like to draw an illustration on each mug with a sharpie. Or better yet, have a crafting table set up before the hot chocolate is served. Let your guests create their very own unique mug design. Since it only takes 30 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees to "bake on" your sharpie design, each guest could have their hot cocoa in a specially personalized mug {just be sure to have the mugs cool before using and let guests now they are hand wash only}. You might consider porcelain pens instead of sharpies if desired.

Since you will want to invite your guests in style, I've gathered up my favorite hot chocolate party invitations from etsy. Now, it's time to get your chocolate fixings together and throw a party :)

Shopping Resources:
top left: Madd Scrapping, top right: Anna Hatcher Design, middle left: Urban Belle Designs, middle right: Hello Brielle, bottom left: strawberry mommy cakes, bottom right: SONNY And Co

Some great ideas for creating a hot chocolate party can be found here, here and here. And, if you're interested in the sharpie on mugs, you can find a great post here.

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