This month we have a stunning giveaway thanks to Rosa Novias, who make beautiful wedding dresses and special occasion gowns. Enter below for your chance to win this one shoulder knee-length pretty pink satin cocktail dress in a US size 6. (UK 8 Europe 36) With a glittery sequin shoulder it's perfectly timed to help you shine for the party season!
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Ahhhh ombré. It's hard to resist the dreamy look that graduated shades can create. Of course you don't want to go ombre overboard! But there are so many beautiful ways to incorporate a gradient into your wedding design and decoration, it's hard to not to pick them all. This month we're teaming the gradient, watercolour effect with pretty sparkles of bokeh to create soft spot...
Credits: Ruffled gradient gown by Dominique Nadine, Pink Ombre Tassel Garland, $37 from Gen Woo, floral centerpiece from Martha Stewart, Jumbo pink ombre tissue pom pom, $8.80 from PomTree, Pink Ombre Candy Lollipop Wedding Favors, from $13 from Sweet Caroline Confections. Pink omber cake with swirl icing from Glorious Treats, Blackberry Thyme Sparklers via the Effortless Chic, ombre XO cookies shot by Liz Banfield via Style my Pretty, soft spot wedding invitation by 'i do' it yourself, Pink ombre stiletto court shoes by Anne Klein via My Lovely Big Feet, Ombré Wedding Aisle via Martha Stewart
Colour pallet: candy and almond
Add the fashionable ombre look into your life in shades of pink
1. Soft spot printable wedding invitation from 'i do' it yourself 2. Ombre tights salmon - purple, $42 from virivee 3. Feather Fascinator, $1325 from Batcakes Couture 4. Pink graphic bokeh earrings $11 from Beans & Pepper 5. Pink and cream photo pillow, from $50, Irina Wardas Fine Art Photography 6. Paris Hand Painted Statement Necklace, $292 from Doloris Petunia 7. Watercolour and magnolia linen clutch, $32 from Sandrine Marsh Accessories
Other ombre ideas include a pretty glitter and chevron bridal shower invitation, ombre fingerprint guest book tree, soft spot wedding vow art and romantic reception thank you card.
1. Soft spot menu and order of service design from 'i do' it yourself 2. Ombre Bridesmaids Dresses from $123 from MJVO Couture 3. Grace by Monique Lhuillier sweetheart illusion neckline 4. Ribbon flower girl headband $43 from Blue Sugar Bridal 5. Kastehelmi glass plate € 28.95 from Droog 6. Lavender Stripe Paper Straws Pack of 100 $18 from Beve! 7. Purple Pink Ombre ribbon $23 from Cottage Crafts Online
VENUE view
Half Moon Bay, California
With the most amazing views of the Pacific, this Northern Californian wedding location is simply stunning. The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay has two breathtaking outdoor ceremony locations - the Ocean Lawn and the Bluff both with ocean views, and four reception venues including the The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom.
Monograms are a great personalised touch for a wedding. So impress your guests and make your own 3D versions in a beautiful ombre effect. All you will need is card or wooden letters available from most craft stores, wool in a few different shades and glue. My Sisters Suitcase has an easy to follow step by step for the process.
TAGS: ROMANTIC WEDDING, OMBRE, GRADIENT, WATERCOLOUR, WATERCOLOR, PINK, CREAM, BOKEH, SPARKLE, SPARKLY, LIGHTS, CONFETTI, WEDDING STATIONERY. PRINTABLE WEDDING INVITATION, DIY WEDDING PROJECT, DIY WEDDING STATIONERY
Credits: Ruffled gradient gown by Dominique Nadine, Pink Ombre Tassel Garland, $37 from Gen Woo, floral centerpiece from Martha Stewart, Jumbo pink ombre tissue pom pom, $8.80 from PomTree, Pink Ombre Candy Lollipop Wedding Favors, from $13 from Sweet Caroline Confections. Pink omber cake with swirl icing from Glorious Treats, Blackberry Thyme Sparklers via the Effortless Chic, ombre XO cookies shot by Liz Banfield via Style my Pretty, soft spot wedding invitation by 'i do' it yourself, Pink ombre stiletto court shoes by Anne Klein via My Lovely Big Feet, Ombré Wedding Aisle via Martha Stewart
Colour pallet: candy and almond
GET the look...
1. Soft spot printable wedding invitation from 'i do' it yourself 2. Ombre tights salmon - purple, $42 from virivee 3. Feather Fascinator, $1325 from Batcakes Couture 4. Pink graphic bokeh earrings $11 from Beans & Pepper 5. Pink and cream photo pillow, from $50, Irina Wardas Fine Art Photography 6. Paris Hand Painted Statement Necklace, $292 from Doloris Petunia 7. Watercolour and magnolia linen clutch, $32 from Sandrine Marsh Accessories
PRINTABLE stationery
Got a soft spot for pretty designs? A beautiful bokeh photography effect of little sparkling lights is the ideal finishing touch to this ombré wedding stationery set. Here we have used a blend of candy pink to almond, or you can create hundreds of different looks by choosing from our big range of colours to mix and match. The soft spot range is available from 'i do' it yourself.
DIY project
Add some pizzaz to the party with gorgeous glitter champagne bottles. Camp Makery has a fantastic step by step guide to sparkle up your own bottles with a glitter ombre effect everyone will love.FREE download
Time to get glittery with this months free party printable. These fun faux glitter party circles in a mix of different ombré shades is available to downloads from the 'i do' it yourself freebies section.
REAL wedding
Be inspired by Angela and Dan's breathtaking ombré wedding... |
| Pictures by Elisabeth Millay Photography |
STEAL that style
If you loved the look of Angela and Dan's ombré wedding, here's how to get it...VENUE view
Half Moon Bay, California
With the most amazing views of the Pacific, this Northern Californian wedding location is simply stunning. The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay has two breathtaking outdoor ceremony locations - the Ocean Lawn and the Bluff both with ocean views, and four reception venues including the The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom.
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| Pic: The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay |
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| Pic Bob and Dawn Davis Photography |
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| Pic Bob and Dawn Davis Photography |
DIY project
Ombre yarn wrapped lettersMonograms are a great personalised touch for a wedding. So impress your guests and make your own 3D versions in a beautiful ombre effect. All you will need is card or wooden letters available from most craft stores, wool in a few different shades and glue. My Sisters Suitcase has an easy to follow step by step for the process.
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| Pic My Sisters Suitcase |
PHOTO op
Bokeh. If you've ever wondered what that beautiful blurry light effect in photos is, its called bokeh. It's used to describe the out-of-focus areas of a picture and comes from the Japanese word meaning blur. There is a simple way to take your own romantic bokeh shots and all you need is a bit of black paper! Just cut a circle of card to cover your lens and make a hole in it the shape you want your little lights to be, like these cute little hearts. Check out this great step by step from Yellow Eleven Photography. |
| • Theresas Thompson |
TAGS: ROMANTIC WEDDING, OMBRE, GRADIENT, WATERCOLOUR, WATERCOLOR, PINK, CREAM, BOKEH, SPARKLE, SPARKLY, LIGHTS, CONFETTI, WEDDING STATIONERY. PRINTABLE WEDDING INVITATION, DIY WEDDING PROJECT, DIY WEDDING STATIONERY
What's hot in fashion and beauty this month...
1. Lanolips 101 Ointment Fruity Capsules Collection $15.95 each
2. Balmain Extatic $65
3. Abed Mahfouz Fall Winter 2014-2015 Couture Collection
4. Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Cheek Colour Balm, $42
5. Essie Wedding Collection 2014
6. Purple Ombre Glitter Heart Headband, US$16.75 from Beau xoxo
7. Valeur Absolue Sensualite, Harmonie and Joie-Eclat Parfum Elixir, $105 each
1. Lanolips 101 Ointment Fruity Capsules Collection $15.95 each
2. Balmain Extatic $65
3. Abed Mahfouz Fall Winter 2014-2015 Couture Collection
4. Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Cheek Colour Balm, $42
5. Essie Wedding Collection 2014
6. Purple Ombre Glitter Heart Headband, US$16.75 from Beau xoxo
7. Valeur Absolue Sensualite, Harmonie and Joie-Eclat Parfum Elixir, $105 each
The latest DIY craft project and products to try...
1. Ombre pom lantern DIY kit, US$14 from Pomtree
2. Ombre Shoes step by step from Martha Stewart
3. Petite Washi Tape rolls, $8.95 for a pack of five, from Paper Cotton Love
4. Tim Holtz® Distress Ink Minis in 48 different colours. Shown here Kit 7 with Old Paper, Weathered Wood, Worn Lipstick and Wild Honey $13.95 from Craftonline.com
5. Do it yourself colour rock dominoes project from The House that Lars Built
6. Gold glitter phrase thickets available mid September from Maggie Holmes
7. Flowers and lace starter kit cake decorating, $65 from flexi-craft moulds
1. Ombre pom lantern DIY kit, US$14 from Pomtree
2. Ombre Shoes step by step from Martha Stewart
3. Petite Washi Tape rolls, $8.95 for a pack of five, from Paper Cotton Love
4. Tim Holtz® Distress Ink Minis in 48 different colours. Shown here Kit 7 with Old Paper, Weathered Wood, Worn Lipstick and Wild Honey $13.95 from Craftonline.com
5. Do it yourself colour rock dominoes project from The House that Lars Built
6. Gold glitter phrase thickets available mid September from Maggie Holmes
7. Flowers and lace starter kit cake decorating, $65 from flexi-craft moulds
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