How to create this magical sea of lanterns…

While searching for magical lighting options for Alice&Clark’s “it sparkles in the woods” wedding on May 26 in an outside restaurant under big old trees I found these cute lanterns and DIY ideas.

Whimsical lace

Moroccan passion on Paperblog

 Paper lanterns make overs, so sweet.

 Santa Fe’s Farolitos re-invented

 Make your own at pixel occasions.

String heaven at Veryirie

 Mason jars are still on, just modify them a little.

Tea tins At Eco Elsie

Or go super rustic for the wire mesh, it will look amazing when in trees… happy hunting or DIYing…

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I can’t help but posting these for any bohemian, avantgardist bride: aren’t these a m a z i n g?

Eve Anders is from Tallinn, Estonia. 
Tallinn is a medieval Finnish town, which one can feel in her extravagant fashion pieces.

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Cute for escort cards, a cookie with a tag. From Mimpimurni.

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If you do an internet search on wedding costs, you’ll notice a large number of online discussions on how to take out a wedding loan. Today’s prospective newlyweds seem not only willing, but even eager to get that all-important loan so that they can afford that ,000 dress and ,000 ring, not to mention the expensive venue and costly caterer.

Although it may seem that borrowing money is an inevitable part of the wedding process, it’s a good idea first to make a list of the pros and cons of taking out a loan to pay for the wedding. Whether you’re considering loans at moneysupermarket or thinking of borrowing from relatives, it’s important to identify which type of loan will work best for your needs and your personal budget.

Here are some good reasons to take out a loan for your wedding:

• You’ll be able to get what you want without having to drain your capital. If you’re concerned about holding on to your cash and assets, a loan will give you some peace of mind.
• A wedding loan can help you to get on a budget from the start. Having a wedding loan to pay off could help you discipline yourself from spending too much while you’re setting up housekeeping.
• It will be one less obligation to your parents and relatives. If you want to prove to your family that you’re responsible enough to be married, trying to borrow money for a big wedding could be awkward, especially if it puts a burden on them.
• You’ll get a good APR with a personal loan. On average, personal loan rates are considerably lower than credit card rates. Taking out a wedding loan to pay for everything will actually end up costing less than charging things to your credit card.

While there are some advantages to a wedding loan, here are a few disadvantages to consider:

• You’ll be starting off your married life with a large debt. Getting married is a huge life change and brings its own set of challenges and stress. Adding to your debt unnecessarily will also add to your stress level, so make sure that you’re only borrowing an amount that you can afford to repay.
• You may not qualify for the best interest rate. If you’re already paying off several large debts, such as a car, house or student loan, lenders may not be willing to give you the best rate. Likewise, if you’ve defaulted on a loan or have less than perfect credit, you may end up with interest rates of 30 percent or more, so beware.
• Is having a big wedding really worth all the expense and debt? You and your partner have got to consider whether it’s worth being saddled with debt to throw a party for your friends and relatives.

If this is something you’ve always dreamed about, then go for it and try to take out a loan that you can both manage. If, however, you’re only doing this to please your relatives and friends, you might want to reconsider everything and have an inexpensive, small-scale celebration. After all, your friends and relatives won’t be the ones paying for it.

In the end, looking at loans at MoneySupermarket can help you make the right decisions as to what kind of loan you should take out and how much you can really afford to borrow. By being honest about your financial state now, you and your partner can protect your financial future together.

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Ian Grant did a marvelous job portraying Rachel and Timo’s smart and sassy wedding celebration at the Inn of the Seventh Ray on March 3, 2012. Their sophisticated taste lifted the whimsical spirit of the Inn. Read more…

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It’s a rainy Saturday in LA, I only have a wedding tomorrow so I browse – weddings and found Wednesday, “Wednesday is a depiction of celebration, playfulness and endearment through unique paperworks”, with lots of fun designs for our inspiration even with “how to” instructions. And with a shoppe. Worth checking them out. The middle of the week will never look the same again.

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Kirsten Booth did a beautiful engagement shoot in Ireland for American girl Deli and Connor, the handsome Irish chap. Perfect for St Patrick’s day, which is on Sunday, the 17th of March in 2013.  Want to find a castle? Let me know.

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Rachel and Timo wanted a romantic, fairy tale yet modern and natural look. The girls from “the little branch” did a perfect job. We celebrated their wedding just yesterday, thanks to the new I Phone my pics came out alright.

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Diana&Brian wanted a fantastic bang for their budget and they got it: a casual yet festive and sparkling breakfast brunch wedding, in the lush and green nature setting of the Inn in Topanga.

and with organic goodies up to the rim of the chafers and bowls. Guests enjoyed amazing salads, quiche, poached salmon, couscous… and a delicious organic wedding cake.

A guitarist alone can rock the house.

 

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