Elegant Wishes

Pink Frosting Store

2010-05-17T16:02:00.000+01:00

Over the weekend I had my favourite Nutella on toast with Strawberries, which inspired me to look at strawberry themed wedding decorations. Unfortunatly it didn't go very well, but it did lead me to this brilliant decoration supplies site. Pink Frosting Store is an australian site filled with wedding decorations, stationary, bridal clothing and accessories to birthday parties and anniversaries. It also has it's own blog and wedding planning tools, inspirations and ideas. You can find beautiful decorations like this personalised monogram vase:

Whilst looking on their blog, I also found a reference to a book which might just help keep the budget low and also make you become the next Amy Atlas - Tasty Tables by Annick Van Wesemael. Here is a shot from Austalia Entertains blog so you can see what to look forward too.

I also came across these very girly but very cute glasses on flickr. Maybe not to the groom's taste but would make a nice addition to a tea party aswell.

Pink and Yellow Cakes

2010-05-15T16:04:00.000+01:00

Pinks and Yellows are great colours for both the spring and summer months. Take a look at these:

Images taken from:

Maisie Fantaisie
Have Your Cake and Eat It
Designer Cakes
The Big Wedding Cake Company
Pink Cake Box
Martha Stewart Weddings
Carrie's Wedding Cakes

DIY Paper Pom Poms

2010-05-11T13:21:00.000+01:00

These are becoming quite the accessory to have at your party. The benefits are that if you make them yourself they're inexpensive, not too difficult to make and they transform your party area instantly.

These are from the Martha Stewart website. Do you see what I mean by instant transformation? You can see a tutorial here on how to do them yourself or if you would prefer to save yourself some hassle and want to buy them my favourite PartyPoms has some beautifully handmade tissue pom pom's for sale at her etsy shop here. Here's an idea of what you can expect from her:

Gorgeous Party Inspiration

2010-05-10T17:40:00.000+01:00

I just came across this blog called Engaged and Inspired origionally sourced by P is for Party (another awesome site for some inspiration). The photos were by Sarah K Chen whose daughter was the birthday girl. I am very jealous that I never had such a beautiful event thrown for me but also feel inspired as this year is my 21st birthday plus my 6th anniversary with my boyfriend so big things will be happening in July. Take a glimpse at these gorgeous photos and remember to take a look at the 2 blogs I mentioned - it will be worth it!

Click here to see more photos from P is from Party or Sarah K Chen's website.

Tiffany's Is A Girl's Best Friend

2010-05-06T14:38:00.000+01:00

I have occasionally thought about my engagement ring, not too much though as I know the responsibility of buying it isn't mine. However, I cannot help but have a little peek at the wonders that Tiffany & Co. can offer! This is the reason why the men buy the rings on their own.

So many gorgeous rings, so very difficult to choose.

The Tiffany Ring (bottom)

One of the world's most famous engagement rings. Simplicity does not mean boring and cheap when it comes to this ring as it costs £6975

The Tiffany Novo (3rd down on the right)

A beautifully cut full blinged out ring but not too bling that you'll be mistaken for a footballer's wife. The elegance of it would suit any finger. But at a price of £8725, it would be a very lucky finger.

Princess Cut (3rd down on the left)

Once again a touch of simplicity but still a smugness that it is a Tiffany's ring. Damage to your fiance's wallet £6250

Round Brilliant With Channel Set Band (2nd down on the right)

How can you say "No" to diamonds when glancing at such a jewel. Be warned husbands-to-be, once this little beauty is on the finger, there's no way you'll ever be getting it back. So if you're thinking about buying it but not sure about price, don't take her with you! This little beauty is £7825

Round Brilliant Three Stone (2nd down on the left)
The biggest of the rings featuring the biggest diamonds. But Tiffany & Co.'s website doesn't give you a price. Instead you have to call in order to find out what the damage for this would be. Is this so that they can catch your beloved off-guard with a whopper?

Round (Top on the right)

Elegance and glamour come to mind while drooling over this ring. Featuring three stones it is £8725 worth of loving and gratitude when your fiance hands it over.

Round Brilliant With Bead Set Band (Top on the left)

If you haven't picked your favourite yet, maybe this stunner of a ring will do it for you. You get more glam than the one above for less. This will only set your loved one back £7275. Not much to ask for, right?

Yes, these rings to most of us are just a dream - but we're allowed to dream. If you're a lucky one who has got a Tiffany engagement ring, then I am truly jealous and shall forever be in awe of that magnificent thing sitting on your finger. But if you can't afford them but have seen something you like, look at cheaper stores which will most likely sell similar designs.

To check out some more of Tiffany & Co.'s rings check out their online shop

Designer Wedding Gowns

2010-05-05T15:10:00.000+01:00

My favourite designer has to be Maggie Sottero. Her dresses are spellbindingly beautiful with elegant touches of shimmering embellishments. I have even chosen my dream wedding dress from her myself. Here are my favourites (if I could buy them all, I would!):

I have chosen the ballgown look as my favourite design with a little bit of bling accompanying (but not too much that you could mistake me for Jordan!). But if you're not a fan of this look there are plenty of other designs from puffy princess dresses to slim A-line dresses. Her website is a must look if you are searching for the perfect gown for your big day. No one will be able to take their eyes off you in any of her luxuroius creations. Click here to take a glance.