Wedding Cake of the Day

Since we've been talking about Black-and-White themes, we thought it might be nice to wrap things up on a sweet note. Take a look at this onyx creation made by April Reed Cakes in New York.
More colorful posts next week, we promise. But it's hard to beat the clean, understated elegance of Black-and-White!

The New Black?

Alright, we're just going to say it right off the top. At the risk of stepping on the toes of the "goth" and the "ultra-trendy" crowds, this is one of those trends to avoid even though it's been around for a couple of years now. We're talking about the black wedding dress. It's true that several designers are sending black wedding gowns down the runway in their new collections. (Parisian designers seem particularly fond of this trend.) And yes, we know Jessica Alba did it. We'll even show you a pic:


But she's a Hollywood star and may have many more weddings to repair the damage. And yes, it may seem avant garde right now but what will you think when you see your wedding pictures 5 or 10 years from now. Save yourself the heartache. There are lots of other ways to show your indie bride (or anti-bride) streak. Don't let your walk down the aisle resemble a walk on the dark side. Please?

You can incorporate this color into your ensemble with accessories like black gloves, sash or millinery. Here are some options:








Agree? Disagree? Don't just go away mad. Leave us a comment below!

Wedding Dress of the Day

Aurora D'Paradiso
#6857



This is a sleeveless, fitted A-line gown in matte satin with an empire waist and chapel train. The beading consists of crystals, glass beads, sequins, and metallic embroidery.

Available in sizes 14-32

Steals & Deals: WeddingThings.com

Our friends at Wedding Things recently celebrated their ninth anniversary by giving some serious savings to brides-to-be. For a very limited time, these popular items are still being offered at a deep discount.

Favors!

MONOGRAM HEART CANDLES - .35!


Tons of favor boxes on sale

CLEAR CUBE FAVOR BOXES
Just .50!


Bridesmaid loot! Tuck some tiny treasures into totes or goodie bags.

SPA SHOWER CREME
$2.95!


PRINCIPESSA PINK SPA SAMPLES
$1.00


BRIDAL PARTY TOTE BAG
$24.00


A couple of very inexpensive cake toppers:

SILVER BLOCK LETTER CAKE TOPPER
From: $19


SCRIPT INITIAL CAKE TOPPER
$16

Inexpensive wedding accessories? DONE!

SATIN GUEST BOOK
$15.00 - Originally $30


Defintely check out the sale for yourself to see what other products are being offered. Just click HERE.

Fab Find: Bridal Wedding Shoe

With so many clothing companies getting into the wedding business, who knows where you'll find the perfect bridal shoe. That's good news for brides-to-be who are looking for more options at affordable prices. Take a look at this satin shoe we found online at Torrid.com

- it's sassy with a sensible heel!





Off-White Satin Malia Heel

33 bucks!

Wedding Favor of the Day

Today's popsicle favor looks good enough to eat. But it's actually a bar of soap. It's wrapped in cellophane with a pink ribbon and a decorative sticker. Your guests are guaranteed to take it home.



Love-sicle Soap Wedding Favor
by Cheers Favor Company

Plus Size Wedding Dresses: Darius Cordell Designs

You don't always find the perfect dress at bridal boutiques. More and more brides-to-be are working with individual designers to bring home the right dress. Here are plus-size wedding gowns from independent, but ambitious Texas designer Darius Cordell Couture.












See more Darius Cordell dresses here, here, and here .