I get Better Homes and Garden Magazine and love it, as I am sure you guessed.
I noticed on their online site they have a scrapbook section. I came across this Fun New Guest Book idea:
Stories By Everyone

'Your wedding guests will love recording their advice, thoughts and best wishes for your future.

Every couple has a story. Tell yours with this easy-to-personalize guestbook. You can include your favorite photos, dating stories, important dates, and more. Add up to 15 photos to this 30-page book and give your guests 448 lines to help commemorate your special day.'

They also have some other wedding items - all 25% off till the end of April.

Look at their Swatchbooks and coupon books - I think I will order the baby steps one.

Colin Cowie on Oprah, Friday August 24th

Colin Cowie will be on with Oprah, tomorrow Friday August 24th.

See some of his most spectacular weddings, showcased in his latest book Extraordinary Weddings. (as you know one of my favorites)

Then see inside his home and get a glimpse of his new book Colin Cowie Chic (coming out in Dec, which will be perfect for holiday gift giving)

Ana and Doug

I just finished my last wedding of the summer and it was at a new venue for me.
Celebrations at the Bay by Uptown Catering

It is a gorgeous site overlooking the bay in MD, the food was fantastic and the couple adorable. Ana came to me not knowing how to pull the event together. She needed guidance with the colors and details (my favorite part!).

She got many items from Peru but wasn't sure where or how to use them. The sage and rose colors came together just perfect. Can't wait for the professional pictures, especially of them out on the dock.

Hanging Dahlia Decorations

I just started going through Martha Stewarts new Magazine and found so many cool things. Here is a great decoration to make for your back yard parties or have at a bridal or baby shower. They are so easy to make and just imagine the possiblities with all the colored tissue paper options!

How to Make the Pom-Poms
You'll need tissue paper and 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire.
1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of mono filament to floral wire for hanging.

Voila!

If you have extra tissue paper, wrap your vases and add candles for centerpieces.


Thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings Collectors Edition

Extraordinary Weddings

A must read: Extraordinary Weddings by Colin Cowie

What would you like your wedding day to look like? If you need a little inspiration, a color idea, a theme or just an idea to get you started planning your wedding, check out this book.

While most of the weddings profiled are over the top, there are some touches that you can make your own. Look at the season, landscapes, use of lighting, menus and room layouts.

Check out:

The beautiful and practical centerpieces on pg 42

The use of round and banquet tables on pg 102

The shrimp station and nautical colors on pg 165

Or the ceremony chair end cap on pg 171