A Brand New Cookie Favor Collection

I am so thrilled to announce that we have just added 6 new exclusive cookie favors to our current collection. These cookies are just under 4" in diameter and some of them can be personalized.

I was so excited when the sample box arrived from our baker, I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. And, as usual, I'm so happy with the perfectionism of my baker(s). They did a wonderful job.

What do you think of the cookies? Here's the direct link to each of the cookies for further information and more photos.

Asian Love Cookie Favors
Wedding Cake Cookie Favors
Snowflake Cookie Favors
Flip Flop Cookie Favors
High Heel Shoe Cookie Favors (Striped)
High Heel Shoe Cookie Favors (with Hearts)

Other cookies in our exclusive collection can be seen here

Vignette Wine Country Soda

My introduction to Vignette Wine Country Soda was in the brand new issue of Modern Bride that I received in the mail today. I wanted to share it with you as I thought the soda would be perfect for upcoming summer bridal showers and weddings. It's a wine inspired drink that is naturally sweetened with the juice of California varietal wine grapes. It is all natural and non-alcoholic. Plus, it's caffeine free, lightly carbonated and does not contain any high fructose corn syrup or preservatives and has no added sugar or preservatives.

The flavors include: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé.

I saw on the web site that you can purchase Vignette Wine Country Soda online at www.hellodelicious.com. Just curious, has anybody had the opportunity to try this soda?

Sarah Houston's Couture Collection

I've been in touch with Kim from Sarah-Houston.com and found out that after much success with her maternity line of wedding gowns, Sarah Houston has created a couture line which now includes 25 wedding dresses. Fifteen of which are brand new and just being launched in the US and Europe in Sept/Oct of this year. From her web site: "Sarah's gowns combine timeless romanticism with enduring elegance". The above images are a peek at some of the dresses from the couture collection. You can see more of the dresses at Sarah-Houston.com. Sarah Houston's wedding dresses can be found in stores in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.

A new Father/Daughter Dance Song

I want to share with you a brand new original Father/Daughter dance song that's just been released called Daddy's Angel. Both the words and music are by the amazingly talented Anthony W. Carter of T Carter Music (Tony was previously featured in my blog for his wedding ceremony and reception music).

You can purchase the Daddy's Angel song on the T Carter Music web site. Also on the site is a music player with an acoustic version of the song as well as the lyrics. The words are so beautiful, you will probably want to have a tissue on hand because you might get tears in your eyes when you listen to the song. Click the play button below to hear the song and see the video clip:

my m&m's - personalized candies

At the NJ Wedding Salon I was able to meet with Deanna from M&M'S and discuss the new feature now available for MyM&M'S Brand Candies. Along with the already popular customized M&M'S where you can add your own personalized message on the candies, you can now add faces from a digital photo. What a perfect personalized favor idea. You can choose from 22 different colors of M&M'S to match your party theme. Add in faces of the bride and groom along with your own messages and you have a treat your guests will love. Plus, it creates a great conversation piece at the guest table. It's also a great idea for your guests welcome baskets. The MYMMS.com web site is set up so you can see the custom messages on the candies as you create them as well as purchasing the complete favor with packaging if desired. And, there's also tips for making your photo M&M'S® look great.

Below are links to additional ideas for personalizing M&M'S with messages and photos:
Save the Date
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner
Reception
Bridal Party Gifts

And, from MyDove® Chocolates - you can now add your message inside of the Dove® foil wrapper on . Creative message ideas from their site include:
"Erica and John Married on October 12"
"Thank you for sharing in our special day!"
"A match made in heaven!"
"Jennifer's shower July 20, 2011"

Image Credits:
Top row: MYMMS.com
Bottom photo: my own digital pic I took of the show's display

It's Refreshing. It's for Weddings.

Who knew you could dress up your wedding reception table with bottled water? Evian® Natural Spring Water has recently released the "wedding-day-ready" Limited Edition Bottle by Christian Lacroix - a glass bottle that is decorated with glittering snowy crystals. Lacroix is known for closing all of his haute couture fashion shows with a model dressed as a bride - with this water bottle, he transfers this same desire of intricate elegance to the new Evian bottle.

I think this new bottle is absolutely beautiful and would add an elegant touch to your reception table. Your guests would be able to help themselves to chilled water in style with no need to wait for the server to refill their glass. And after the event, the bottles could be re-used by your guests as bud vases.

As described by Evian®, "The Limited Edition Evian Bottle by Lacroix is adorned with a coppiced lace pattern, which provides the bottle with a classic frosted feel and is reminiscent of the flora that can be found at the French Alps. The curved lines within the design give the bottle a soft, inviting feel that is sure to impress even the most hard-to-please guest."

The Limited Edition Evian Bottles by Lacroix are definitely the perfect accent to any wedding décor and can be purchased online at www.ShopEvian.com either individually or in cases of 12. Each glass bottle contains 750 ml of natural spring water (just over 25 oz).

New Wedding Favors in our Store

New products were added to our wedding store yesterday and include the cutest little embroidered felt favor bags - your guests will love these bags as they can easily be re-used. Styles include: a Wedding Couple, a Jewel of the Sea, Cherry Blossom, Love is in Bloom, and Asian Love. We also have 3 new cookie favors (2 of them shown in the above picture). The new cookies include Champagne Bottles, Cherry Blossom Fans, and Eiffel Towers. Each cookie favor is customized to your specifications with an inscription and/or colors to match your event.

A sweet gift idea for either your bridesmaids or those who helped you with your wedding planning is to package several Cherry Blossom Fan Cookie Favors inside of a Love Blossom Felt Favor Bag.

Martha Stewart Occasions™

Martha Stewart has just launched another new line, Martha Stewart Occasions™, as an extension to their current Martha Stewart Crafts collection. The new line of customizable products includes invitations, save-the-date cards, favors, decorations, and guest books. These items can be purchased online at MarthaStewartCrafts.com and at Michaels stores nationwide. The press material I received says the entire collection will be available in stores and online beginning May 23rd, but today I received an email saying the new line is now available.

You can design and print your materials easily from your home computer using the Print-It-Yourself templates at the Martha Stewart Crafts web site.

Below are some of the items you will find in the new Martha Stewart Occasions™ product line:
• Water Lily Themed Collection with invitations, favors boxes, place cards and guest book
• Mix-and-Match Invitations and Favors (Gilded Frame Invitation Suite coordinates with both the Flourish and Candy Favor Boxes)
• Seaside Themed Collection with favor boxes, coordinating embellishments, beverage labels, and a full invitation suite.
• Floral Cake Invitation Suite
• Paper Lanterns and Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Kits

All of the new designs are ultra stylish with affordable prices (ex. the seaside favor boxes with place card labels are only $19.99 for a 24 count). And another great thing is that all of the invitation suites include test sheets to help with the customized printing from your computer.