Rent Bridesmaid Dresses

If you had watched 27 Dresses, you will remember Katherine Heigl's closet full of bridesmaid dresses. What a waste of valuable closet real estate. If you were a bridesmaid before, you would have heard the statement: "You will be able to wear it again." Personally, I have tried to wear my dresses again and failed. I have tried to wear a black sweater over my pink dress to make it more casual, wear a jean jacket to make it more casual, and cut it short to wear with jeggings to make it more casual. Each time, I realize it will not work and change my outfit before going out. Fail.

If you are going to become a bridesmaid, consider telling the bride about Little Borrowed Dress. They have stylish, affordable, bridesmaid dresses that you can rent and then return for only $50-$75!
Here’s how it works:

• First, choose your dresses. Since Little Borrowed Dress isn’t one of those sites that requires you to sign up before browsing (because, no thank you), you can tweet or pin your favorite dresses and crowdsource your wedding party for opinions. Or you can skip right to ordering a free fabric swatch to check out the colors you like in person.
• Next, try it on! (Or don’t!) Little Borrowed Dress has a showroom in NYC if you want to try on their dresses. But if you’re not local, don’t worry, because Little Borrowed Dress includes a backup size in every order they send out.
• Then place your reservation online and wait for your dresses to arrive. They’ll be there two weeks before the wedding, professionally cleaned and ready to go!
• The next step is on you. Have a little too much champagne. Do the Cupid Shuffle. Eat as much cake as they’ll let you.
• Finally, drop your dress in the mail using the prepaid envelope provided by Little Borrowed Dress and never think about it again.

Totally cool idea! With these added bonuses: You don't have to shell out a lot of money for a bridesmaid dress (costs add up!), have to store it afterwards, and have to work your brain to figure out how to wear this dress again. (Let me know if you have any ideas! I have a pink dress and a peach colored dress.)

 ~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Photo Credits: Little Borrowed Dress

Sweet and Cool Matching Tattoos

I secretly love the look of tattoos. If I am able to endure the pain of getting a tattoo (which I doubt since I whine over paper cuts), I really don't think I would be able to decide on one specific tattoo and where on my body. Most likely, I will never get a tattoo or I will be covered in them when I can overcome the pain but can't committ to one design. In the meantime I might have to resort to temporary tattoos or just draw my own with a trusty sharpie pen. (Yeah, I know I am a wimp.)

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Here are some cool matching tattoos I found:


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DIY Project: I Heart Twine Art

Years ago, we were doing home renovations and I was at Home Depot when I made the following statement: I need a new hammer. The one you gave me is too girly. Needless to say, my BF was totally impressed and helped me pick out my own "manly" hammer.

Not to jinx myself, but I have never hit my fingers or thumb with a hammer before. Growing up I had always helped my dad with various home projects. I think he enjoyed teaching me how to use tools because he had (secretly) wanted a son. Well, I was all he had and I think I did a pretty good job assisting as his "son".

I like working with tools but more so when I am working on a cute project. I found a tutorial through Green Wedding Shoes on how to make a really cute heart out of twine.

Does anyone want one of these hearts? I am dying to make one! I already have wood, nails, and my manly hammer. If there are takers, contact me!! I just need to buy twine or yarn!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon



Although not pictured, the first steps are to find/cut a piece of wood, sand it down smooth, and stain/paint it.







Photo Credit: Katherine Elizabeth Photography

 

Shipwrecked Themed Wedding

Yup, you read the title correctly. It is totally possible to have an "anything" themed wedding as long as you are passionate about it and sell it! If you love the show, "Deadliest Catch" here is some inspiration to have a shipwrecked themed wedding. (Ok, that is not really what Deadliest Catch is about but I am kind of hooked on the show. Get it? Hooked on the show because they are fishermen!)

Below is a stunning head table designed by Canvas & Canopy Events and constructed by The Timber Library. LOVE the ship chandelier and brass accents!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon









Photo Credit:  Jose Villa

Wedding Nails: Part 3

Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, or a wedding guest, you want to look good from top to bottom, tip to tip. Here are some really cool and creative nails. If you are the bride, make sure you experiment these colors and techniques well in advance to your wedding day! No need to stress right before your wedding trying to get these techniques down.

If you missed the first two parts, here are they again: Part 1 and part 2.

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Bride and Groom Nails (Reddit)


Nude with gold tips (O'Neil Girls)


I do, too! (Reddit)


24K Nails (the Beauty Dept)


Dotted French Manicure (The Beauty Dept)

Pastel Ombre Nails (the Nailasaurus)


Half-Moon Glitter Nails (Obaz)

Tarnished Copper Nails (Baddeleyite)

DIY Project: Gatsby-Inspired Headbands

A couple of months ago, we blogged that the Great Gatsby theme is huge for 2013 weddings. If you are thinking of rocking this look and want to tackle an easy DIY project, how about making a crystal headband? In my mind, a headband is absolutely essential to pulling together this look. Here are three easy DIY headbands brought to you by Shine Trim NY.

Make sure you take a picture and let me know how it goes!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

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Art Deco Headband






Hanging Crystal Headband

How to Look Great Always

The best accessory you can wear on your wedding day is a smile. Smile from within by having good thoughts right before you walk down the aisle!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Photo Credit: Pinterest

Full Wedding Ball Gowns

For all the princess brides that have always envisioned themselves in a big glamorous wedding gown, Ersa Atelier has just what you always wanted! The gowns are inspired by the European aristocratic elegant and glamorous style. These gowns will make you feel like royalty! All hail to the princess (or queen!)

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon



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