What is any outfit without the perfect accessories? Just another set of clothing, right? Same goes for your wedding day!

Esty seller Venust

Etsy seller In Style Boutique

Etsy seller Yaso Knitting

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I am a shoe fanatic. I don’t own as many pairs as I used to, but I really wish I could get my paws on some of these…

All found on Shoes.com

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Polka Dots:

Christos

Floral Details:

Aire Barcelona

Shorter Length:

Jorma Bridal

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One of my favorite designers right now is Amsale. Seriously, how could you not love these gowns? Gorgeous!

Amsale – Nadia found on from Hello to Hitched

Amsale – Dahlia

Amsale – Bijou

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Even though I am not a fan of the slouchy, messy-haired models that seem to be all the rage right now, I am in LOVE with some of the newest wedding dresses that are out this year. Over the next few days, I will be showing you a few of my favorites for 2011.

Today, we talk ruffle. I adore all of these gowns and think they add the perfect amount of girly goodness. What do you think?

Disney Bridal by Alfred Angelo found on Wedding Inspirasi

Oscar de la Renta found on The Bridal Beauty

Pronovias found on Wedding Inspirasi

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Pink is one of the most used colors around Valentine’s Day. It is also one of the most common wedding colors! Why not share my love for all things pretty and pink by posting a few of my favorite girly wedding inspiration photos from my travels around the web. I hope you love them as much as I do!

Meg Smith via Snippet & Ink via Simply & Forever Blog

JL Designs (The Romantic)

via Le Couple Toy blog

via Credit Crunch Bride

via Hostess With The Mostess

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Photo by Bates Photographic from the awesomely personalized wedding of Melissa & Todd

There are hundreds of thousands of weddings around the world every year. A few thousand of those are featured on blogs, websites, in magazines, and spread around like wildfire via Facebook, Twitter and other social addictions. It is pretty obvious which trends are in and which ones are out, but did you notice how quickly that seems to change recently? The speed that these mustache holding, “vintage modern”, DIY, cupcake towered, candy buffet having, tea party looking events go out of style blows my mind. Don’t get me wrong, each one of those things can be beautiful. My question is… Is it really you that you are planning for? Or are you planning for the blogs and magazines?

1. Sure, we all love to look at the gorgeous pictures of the mismatched chairs and twinkle light filled trees, but we also have to get a grip on what is right for us. We need to keep in mind that these shoots may be staged and, even if they are real weddings, may be WAY out of our budgets. It is important to do your research and really learn what you can get for what you can afford. Trust me, if I had an unlimited budget, I could spend $200,000 in about an hour without blinking. Should I spend $200,000? No way in hell. If you dig yourself a huge hole filled with debt before your marriage, you will spend a huge chunk of your newly minted relationship in a whole lot of stress that you just don’t need. Be real with your budget.
2. Just because we see something we like, doesn’t mean we’ve found something that is right. I am personally not a fan of overly frilly and girly details. The “tea party” theme is all the rage right now. If I were to do that and my friends all showed up, they would probably come over to check my pulse and temperature. Those details are great for some, but wouldn’t fit my own personality at all. If you pick a theme or motif that isn’t really you, your guests will be left with a feeling of disconnect and will probably wonder what was really going on. Just because the blogs say this theme is awesome, or that theme is the best, doesn’t mean it is right for you. Be real with your personality.
3. If you are a bride who has always been considered a Tom Boy, or a groom who is more of a lumberjack than an executive, pay attention to your style for the event. If you don’t typically wear a ton of makeup, DON’T! Instead, wear just enough. The most important thing you can remember is to be yourself. That is the love of your life standing across from you. If they can’t even recognize you, how are your guests supposed to? Be real with your style.
4. Throw out your old ideas of what a wedding should be and get with the program. Today’s events are filled to the brim with personality and unique details that make them the perfect representation of the couple who is being celebrated. Just because brides are supposed to wear veils, doesn’t mean you have to. Or because most grooms wear a tux, doesn’t mean you can’t wear something a little more comfortable. Be REAL. Period.

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Why, yes, they do!

Anthropologie recently announced that they will be launching their new line of bridal gowns on, of course, February 14th! The new project is called BHLDN. What do you think of these gowns? I am personally a huge fan of Anthropologie, but have heard some mixed reviews on the new dresses.

Images via Glamour.com

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Here is how you can win a pair of these super adorable undies, delivered to you in your size of choice:

• For your chance to win, you must enter by December 22nd at 11:59pm EST and live in the United States.
• You can enter 3 different ways.
  • Comment here with your favorite accessory for winter time! Make sure to leave your email address so I have a way to contact you.
  • Follow me on Twitter and tweet the following… “Santa Baby, leave me something sassy under the tree! (via @BlissAmanda) http://www.yourblissblog.com“
  • Head on over to The Bliss Facebook page and leave us a comment your favorite holiday memory.

I can’t wait to send these beauties out to our lucky winner! Make sure to check back in January for a HUGE giveaway series that we have planned for you. Happy Holidays!

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(Directions and photos: The Nesting Place)

These gorgeous coffee filter wreaths are super easy and crazy cheap to make, but don’t they look amazing?! I can imagine dressing it up for different seasons with colorful ribbon, bows, ornaments, etc. I plan to make one this year and will definitely let you know how it goes! Oh, and couldn’t you see this hanging on a chapel door for a beautiful addition to your wedding ceremony decor? How is that for double duty?!

1. Cover your cabinets or even your front door with festive paper for an added touch of Jolly this holiday season!
2. What do you do with all of those Christmas bulbs that don’t work? Toss them (gently!) into a vase, add a candle and Voila! You have a pretty little centerpiece! Fill a vase with button, coffee beans, floating candles or other small trinkets and this beauty will double duty.
3. Kissing balls are always a delightful dose of cheer. Wrap them in a different fabric to hang from lighting fixtures or tent poles and you have a cute and easy way to jazz up unused spaces at your wedding!
4. Creating your own holiday (or wedding) banners and typographic signs. Or, you can print this one here!

What holiday DIY projects do you have planned? Share your ideas in the comments so others can see how brilliant you are. The holidays are all about sharing, right?

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