Tea Collection Sale for October

Tea Collection offers another sale event beginning October 11th. Online shoppers can enjoy new markdown items at up to 25% off! Tea Collection outfits are make the perfect gift for both children and parents!  Check out the website now by clicking on the photo:

Gorgeous Wedding Dresses: Pretty Ruffles

I think wedding gowns with ruffles are so romantic and dreamy. I searched Etsy for this particular style and found these gorgeous choices: 

The ruffles on this gown is made out of dotted embroidered lace with scalloped edge.
by Holly Stalder

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Cute Find: Wooden Wedding Band

This is a cute find:

 

Instead of the usual wedding bands made out metal, how about wood? 

This one is made out of Walnut with Oak inlay and Turquise. 

Found this from a shop called Wood Flex Design at Etsy.

Would you wear this on your wedding?

Win A Nordic Getaway from Tea Collection and Jet Setter

Calling out all jet-setters and travel enthusiasts! Tea Collection has partnered with Jetsetter and is offering you the chance to win a Nordic Getaway + a Tea Collection gift certificate to pack your suitcase full of Tea. The contest ends on September 25 so click here to enter the giveaway now.

Wedding Accessories: Blusher Veils

The blusher veil is a traditional bridal headpiece. It is a short veil that covers the bride's face as she walks down the aisle. This bridal accessory is also called the birdcage veil, with varying lengths: the veil can fall just below the eyes, below the chin.  Floor length veils are also known as ballerina veil.

The person who gives the bride away raises the veil to kiss the bride on the cheek or forehead and puts the veil back down. After the exchange of the wedding vows, it is time for the official "Just Married" kiss and the veil is raised by the groom.  The veil then stays lifted all throughout the ceremony.

Apart from varying lengths, the veil may also come in different designs.  Some veils have two or more layers; some are attached to a hat or  fascinator. Blusher veils can be made out of tulle, or old lace.

Some modern brides choose not to wear this style of veil because they want everyone to have a clear view of their face as they enter the ceremony.  However, a blusher veil can also add that perfect accent to the bridal gown.  Take a look at these beautiful blusher veils from various Etsy sellers:

double layer of tulle by Twigs & Honey

 

silk organza & Habotai silk  with blossoms and rhinestone by Erica Elizabeth Design 

 

blusher veil with peach fascinator by There Was Once a Girl 

blusher veil with ivory fascinator and bridal hat by Butterflies Wing 

bird cage veil with nickel plated comb by Alisa Benay 

double layer teardrop blusher veil by Twigs & Honey

Would you like to wear a blusher veil or a bird cage veil on your wedding?  

Which of these veils caught your fancy?

Wedding Accessories: Alternative Bridal Bouquet

These bouquets are not your typical bridal bouquets! They are made out of recycled paper, vintage fabric, old buttons, or trinkets.  These alternative bridal bouquets are perfect for a bohemian-themed wedding or a handmade wedding.  These are eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and beautiful!  So when fresh flowers are not available or are too expensive, why not use alternatives? Here some inspirations from Etsy sellers.

vintage rhinestone and fabric bouquet by florabond

paper hydrangea florets and denim roses in deep blue by The Crimson Poppy
beach wedding bouquet with teal accents by Seashell Design Co
rosettes and hydrangeas made out of vintage wedding dress by Autumnand Grace Bridal
 

bouquet made of seashells, dried flowers, and grasses by Crocus Creative

bouquet made of faux pearls, crystals, brooches, pins, buttons, rings, earrings and other trinkets by Lillybuds Bouquets

paper bouquet made out of recycled books by A Bespoke Touch

bouquet made of vintage flower brooches and earrings by hairbows wonderworld

Camille felt flowers by Muncle Fred Art

bouquets made from recycled pages of old books  by redzebradesigns

Wedding Accessories: Juliet Cap Inspired Bridal Veils

The headpiece is one of the most important accessories of the bride. There are many kinds of headpieces to choose from such as the traditional veil, bridal combs, tiara, bridal headbands, and more.  I think the Juliet Cap inspired headpiece is such a beautiful adornment, especially for a vintage-themed wedding or a bohemian-themed wedding.  I looked up for gorgeous designs online and found these great finds from Etsy.

Veil made of ivory velvet leaves with Swarovski rhinestones, beaded lace, & French netting by Sibo Designs

sculpted veil cap made by Chantilly lace by Which Goose

vintage style cap made of French Chantilly Lace, Habotai & Organza Silk & silk satin woven ribbon beading by Erica Elizabeth Design

veil made from the finest 100% silk tulle,drapes over one shoulder and features genuine vintage velvet flower by Agnes Hart

 Art Deco inspired veil made of soft ivory Bridal Illusion tulle by Gilded Shadows