From my Heart to Yours
has a wonderful bridal registry with plenty of fabulous gift ideas and wedding themes.
Take a look
They have a cool page to help you determine your style....
From locations
sweet monograms designs to make it pesonal....
.......yummy cakes to go with each theme..and much more.......
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Looking for a
French Country style wedding theme?
Make sure to pick up the premiere issue of
FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE
this spring (not quite sure of the release date yet but not too far off...). Among the gorgeous stories we have an exquisite feature of a French country wedding. Here is a tiny tease....
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If you are planning a
SPRING BRIDAL SHOWER
these
budget-friendly ideas
might just be the ticket!
Since you can use a table and chairs you already have (chairs don't have to match!) and inexpensive materials this is a very easy and affordable setting to create. Though perfect for a garden party this will work equally well indoor.
*CANOPY: Start with creating a "canopy" over the table by tying a couple of layers of tulle to posts or tree branches. If there is nothing to fasten the canopy with over the table you can skip that part.
*TABLE: use any wood table and make a tulle skirt (tulle is very inexpensive and comes in all colors). Fasten skirt with velcro or push pins around the table. You will want to use several layers of tulle to create a "fluffy" skirt.
*CHAIRS: Dress up chairs with a wide "ribbon" of tulle tied into a big floppy bow. You can also add a sprig of flower of choice tied to the chair with a satin ribbon and also make a tulle "skirt" for each chair to complete the ethereal look.
*SILVERWARE: Tie silverware with satin ribbons. Add a fabric butterfly (or any other accents of choice)to keep the outdoor theme going.
GIFTS: Wrap gifts in wallpaper remnants or wrapping paper in colors similar to the main palette. Tie with satin ribbons.
*FLOWERS: Set flowers in old wood or tin buckets to continue the festive garden party feel.
*TREATS: Serve cupcakes with color-coordinated icing (another inexpensive treat!)
*GLASSES: Toast the bride-to-be with a drink (with or without alcohol) served in a tall glass embellished with a skinny ribbon glued onto the glass and a color sugared-rim.
*CANDLES: If the party is scheduled for later in the day/early evening, complete the look with candles set in color jars (you can use any kind of jars.
And VOILA! HAVE FUN WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE!!
Sooo beautiful Fifi, I can hardly wait for your new magazine!... those cupcakes are just adorable!... also, will you be doing any more Romantic Prairie Style magazines?... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | January 09, 2013 at 07:30 AM
Gorgeous! I am really looking forward to the magazine!
xo
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | January 09, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Those are some fabulously gorgeous ideas. My younger girls will marry one day, perhaps I will use some of those ideas then. Meanwhile I will pin them. I hope you don't mind.
Have a wonderful day, my friend.
Hugs, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | January 09, 2013 at 08:14 AM
A and R?:)Hmmmmm..
Lovely pics!
Especially beautiful people~
Posted by: Monique | January 09, 2013 at 09:44 AM
I love this casual country or french country look. It's so charming. These wedding photos and ideas make me long for spring and lilacs and violets and fresh sprigs of new green. I can't wait to see the new magazine, French Country is my absolute favorite style!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | January 09, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Fifi I'm always excited when you are home and post often staying in touch with those of us who admire you so much it really matters I mean I don't care if you are just writing about mouse traps i hang on every word you say you really do inspire me and so many others I'm single and 57 trying to make it in this crazy world and you help me so much to realize that you can rise above your circumstances and have a life so full of beauty even if its just a small headband on sale somewhere thank you my dear sweet fifi you will never know how much you mean to me
Posted by: susan allen | January 09, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Your blog gives me the tingles every time I check it out.
Posted by: Suzanne | January 10, 2013 at 01:04 AM
Such a deliciously-filled eye candy post! Thank you! Perfect to accompany my morning coffee!
Happy Thursday dear Fifi!
Love,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | January 10, 2013 at 03:50 AM
P.S.
LOVE your new header! Awesome!!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | January 10, 2013 at 03:51 AM
A friend referred me to this resource. Thanks for the details.
Posted by: wedding photographers melbourne | January 10, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Loved the article, can't wait for the magazine.
Good job.
Posted by: Deborah | January 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Beautiful ideas Fifi!
We often have brides to be in our shop looking for vintage items for their special day!
Posted by: Sandi | January 10, 2013 at 12:09 PM
YES!We are all waiting for the NEW MAGAZINE!!!!!!!!!!Do let us know!Also, I love the change you made at the TOP of the BLOG!Beautiful new photos!Since, I have BOYS I dont think I will get to do a wedding or weddings BUT I CAN SUGGEST!!!!!!!!!!It all looks loverly.............xoxxo
Posted by: La Contessa | January 11, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Hi Fifi girl!
I am so looking forward to the release of your French country magazine, you know it's a favorite lifestyle for us over here. All things romantic and oh so French.
Have a beautiful weekend
Xoxo
Lots of French Kisses your way :)
Hannah said to say hello to you from here.
Doré
Posted by: Doré ..BurlapLuxe | January 11, 2013 at 08:53 PM
Beautiful pictures and tons of inspiration! Thanks you for always inspiring us in your books, magazines and blog posts! You are amazing!
Julie
Posted by: Tattered Tiques | January 12, 2013 at 08:30 PM
Lovely, as always. Can't wait!
Posted by: Ele | January 15, 2013 at 05:10 PM
What beautiful inspiration, Fifi! I love the use of all the tulle! Can hardly wait for your French Country magazine to be published!!!!
xoxo laurie
Posted by: laurie | January 19, 2013 at 06:25 PM
c'est de PARIS, en FRANCE, que je t'écris.. I LOVE , YOUR BLOG, bisous bisous STELLA.
Posted by: stella | January 26, 2013 at 02:04 AM
Can't wait to see it, too, chère Fifi!!!!
Posted by: Donna Pizzi & Philip Clayton-Thompson | January 30, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Wooo Hoooo! Can't wait for the new magazine! That French Country shoot looks fabulous! ; )
Posted by: Tricia Fountaine | February 02, 2013 at 11:35 AM