Mi Belle Inc. Wedding Photography via Instyle Weddings

Location: Crossroads (Firestone family home) in Los Olivos, CA

Bridal Gown: Ivory Reem Acra silk A-line gown with antique gold embroidery and a low-cut back.

Groom’s Tux: Tom James custom made suit

Bouquet: Cream colored bouquet of peonies, ranunculus, garden roses, lily of the valley, gardenias and hydrangeas (created by Mindy Rice Floral Designs in Los Angeles, CA)

Ceremonial Feature: At the end of the wedding ceremony, ushers gave guests lyrics to “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi so that everyone could sing along while the bride & groom exited the church.

Decorator: Trevor Zellet of Bella Vista Designs transformed a simple Barn into a beautiful venue. Chandeliers were suspended from the ceiling, hanging down on chains wrapped in Tiffany-blue satin. Tables were covered in ivory satin linen and guest tables had vases of alternating height filled with white hydrangeas.

Wedding Planner: Tonya Szele of Soigne Productions in Santa Barbara

Credit: Mi Belle Inc. Wedding Photography via Instyle Weddings

As promised, here is the clip from Ellen’s show from today where you get a peak at what happened before and during her wedding to Portia. I just about balled at the part when they see each other for the first time. And if you’re wondering (like I was) the song is called “Today” sung by Joshua Radin.

Telegraph & Brides.com

When I think of Kate Winslet, I immediately remember the mint-green Valentino gown that she wore to the 2007 Oscars. The asymmetric, one-shoulder gown has a sash that distinctly wraps across the chest and trails down the back. Similarly, the white Galina gown on the right is a one-shoulder, A-line gown that is draped across the chest. However, it is gathered near the neckline with a jeweled broach to add a bit of glamour to the simple, yet elegant dress.

Photos: Hair piece from the knot - drink from foodnetwork - bridesmaid dress from david’s bridal - centerpieces from ivillage - invitation from Hello! Lucky

There’s something refreshing about this combination and it all stems from the lovely green color of the cymbidium orchids in the bride’s hair. To avoid a very ‘green’ looking wedding, I chose a champagne colored bridesmaid dress pulled from the color of the table cloths and an invitation that incorporated the two colors beautifully. The signature drink is an impressive “Summer Solstace Sake Sparkler” that will be unexpected by the guests, but sure to be a pleaser.

Below are the instructions on how to make the signature drink:

Summer Solstace Sake Sparkler
1 fresh basil leaf, chopped
6 fresh mint leaves
2 lemon twists
2 orange wedges
1/4 English cucumber, seeded and diced, very cold
1 1/2 ounces orange flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
Ice cubes
250 ml bottle sparkling sake

Put the basil, mint, lemon, orange, cucumber, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Add the ice, cover, and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready when the shaker mists up.) Pour into a chilled Collins glass and top with the sparkling sake. Drop in a pair of chopsticks to pick out the cucumber and oranges, if desired. Drink.

All from brides.com

Colors: White & Light Blue

Season: Summer Reception

Centerpieces: Clear vases of delphinium, sweet pea, hydrangeas, and tulips wrapped in ribbon

Cake: Pearlized vanilla rolled-fondant icing with appliquéd sugar decorations

Candles: Blue translucent glass with white votives

This vintage inspired bridal ensemble came about after I had recently posted the above pink floral bouquet with hanging pearls strung throughout. In fact, after going through some of the 2008 runway collections, a noticable trend was the layering of multiple sets of long pearls along with vintage-like, lace gowns. The birdcage veil seen above is similar to the ones worn by jessica alba while filming The Fantastic Four and Katherine Heigl at her recent wedding to Josh Kelley. Finally, to complete the bridal ensemble, carry a beaded vintage clutch or coin purse.

Finally! I’ve been waiting for the new Ok! magazine to come out, as the mag paid an estimated £2.5 million for the photo rights. So here they are, all 26 pages…(this is gonna take up all my uploading space), but it’s worth it.

Location: La Cervara abbey in Portofino, Italy
Dress: McLoughlin wore a £100,000 Marchesa wedding gown.
Total Cost of the Wedding: £5 million
The rings: £1m rings
Side notes: Each guest was given a butterfly-engraved box containing a set of rosary beads.

Rooney, 22, said of the moment he saw his bride walk down the aisle: “It was weird when I first saw her, it’s such a big moment. I felt really choked actually and I thought she looked so stunning.”

McLoughlin added: “I was just nervous about whether Wayne would like my dress, but luckily he said I looked lovely.”

The decore at the recent American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball Fundraiser included teal linens and mirrored boxes filled with fresh pink roses. The flower boxes were placed side by side and extended the center length of each table. Candles were scattered throughout in glass cubed holders, in addition to the black and white accents of the plates and napkins.

You would never think that these colors would work together, but when I created this color swatch I was pleasantly surprised.

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How many of you still have lots of paint chips left over from deciding on what color to paint your homes?

Here are two unique ways to use these left over pieces for your wedding, while being eco-chic in the process.

Designers for the tables at Diffa’s Dining by Design event this week in New York innovatively used paint chips for decoration. Here, Vicente Wolf used paint chips as napkin rings and scattered other colorful chips across the table surface.

Always eco-friendly Daily Danny cut the paint chips into circles and tied them onto wine glasses with guest names.

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Other uses: name cards & floral arrangements - ONLY for the crafty, or else it might look juvenile..

from Diffa’s Dining by Design event

Fill your vases with polymer pearls that are actually created by simply adding water.

These polymer crystals are a dirt-free way to store water and keep cut flowers fresh for a relatively long time. It also allows you to incorporate your color scheme into your centerpieces. The pearls can be rehydrated over again in the future.

They are available in a various colors at about $6/pack.

Purchase here and here.