Wishing you and your families all the best in the new year.

Popular during prom or graduation time, wrist corsages, can be a great alternative from the traditional floral bouquet. These corsages can be fastened onto a beautiful bracelet, thus adding to your bridal ensemble as a piece of jewelry. A red rose was tied to Christina Aguilera’s wrist by a red ribbon (seen above) rather than handing over a bouquet to her maid of honor.

Although, bracelet corsages are not for everyone. Perhaps the bride can carry a bouquet whilst the bridesmaids and mother of the bride wear a corsage. A nice combination can mix things up to create a more unique wedding.

Here are three that I found particularly beautiful!

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Star of CSI Miami, Eva La Rue is on the cover of the latest issue of InStyle Weddings Magazine (Winter 2009).

Once believed she would never marry again, La Rue changed her mind after falling in love with business owner, Joe Cappuccio.

“I told him, ‘I’m looking for a long-term companion, but I don’t see the sense in getting married again,’” La Rue, 42, tells InStyle Weddings about her first date with Joe.

The couple are planning a June Mexico destination wedding for about 40 guests. Eva still hasn’t chosen a dress yet, but knows that she wants one that is long, but not too ‘poufy.’

The new copy of InStyle Weddings is available on newstands now.

I spent a good hour of my time browsing through the portfolio of the event & design planners Fête and boy was I impressed! I decided to show you the one that was both chic and attainable enough for any of us to recreate. If you get a chance, have a look at the rest of their opulent portfolio, as it will provide you will boundless inspiration. (click images to enlarge)

A large charcoal seating chart creates an impact when guests walk into the light, monochromatic white room. I am a big big big fan of lanterns. As you can see, they soften the room.

I love the contrast between the long tables covered in maroon linens and the stark white walls and dinnerware.

The large ivory candles show that you don’t need to fill a table with expensive floral centerpieces, and the empty spaces in between can be filled in with a collection of apples, pears, and figs.

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Actor Woody Harrelson married his girlfriend of 20 years, Laura Louie, in an intimate ceremony on Sunday near his home in Maui. (20 years! Holey cow, it’s been a long time coming. I don’t know if I could last that long!)

In addition to family and close friends, some celebs were present - Owen Wilson, Seann Penn, Willie Nelson, and Alanis Morissette, who performed at the ceremony.

A spokesperson for Harrelson tells Usmagazine.com,

Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie were officially married yesterday on the island of Maui. The ceremony was attended by family and friends. The couple have been together 20 years and are the proud parents of three daughters.”

The bride wore a white wedding dress, while the groom wore cream-colored trousers and a short-sleeve printed shirt. The couple met on the set of “Cheers” back in 1987.

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