• I woke up today feeling like I didn’t want to get out of bed. At all. However I dragged my sorry self out of my pit and boy am I glad I did. I swear,  I think the stuff I have to share today may be by favourites ever. I have had some absolutely phenomenal bridal shoots and weddings land in my inbox overnight. Think I’m exaggerating? Well just check out this photo shoot sent exclusively to meeee. All the dresses were supplied by White Orchid Brides. If you’re in the Knoxville area methinks you need to check these bad boys out. Erm..hello beautiful! Tara and Colleen you literally roc...

  • One of my favorite designers, Colleen Moore of White Orchid Bridal, is here today to tell us a little bit about how she began her bridal boutique in Knoxville, Tennessee and what inspires her work."My love of pretty things has been with me since childhood. I was the quintessential girly-girl. I am not surprised in the least bit that I have ended up owning a little bridal shop. As long as I can remember I have loved fabrics, costumes and playing dress up! I was always sneaking around the corner at my ballet studio to check out the tutus hanging in the back! (Which I always got in trouble for.....

  • Credit: Gia Canali Photography It is my absolute pleasure to announce that the winner of the Toccata White Orchid bolero contest is…(dum dum duuuum….) Racheal My wedding is 3 weeks away and THIS is the EXACT item I’ve been looking for to complete my Mad-Men-meets-Indie-bride look {pearls, lace, feathers, and touches of leopard print}. Stunning! WAY over budget already {or else I would have the White Orchid Delux wedding dress I’ve been eyeing for an eternity}, so I’d be forever grateful to be gifted such a mindblowingly spectacular piece, but rest assured, I WILL have either the ...

  • 2012-01-24T03:00:48Z A Wedding Cake Blog

    I have a friend from my childhood who married well. Like…her family went to Hawaii last month and are in Florida this week. Sure, they are both business trips for her husband’s work…but color me jealous because I have to scrimp and save for end tables from Ikea. This is not to say she married for money because she didn’t…she just got super lucky in the rich husband department. Anyway, while looking through her family photos of their Hawaiian vacation I found myself longing for a glass of pineapple juice and a vase full of hibiscus flowers. Since that won’...

  • 2011-02-25T10:46:00Z The Beginning of Forever

    Happy Inspiration Friday.. Hope today keeps you inspired through the weekend and into the new week!This Inspiration Friday is all about using your favourite to inspire your wedding decor. My favourite flower happens to be the Orchid, so this weeks inspiration stems from a white Orchid.Flowers are a great source of inspiration for your wedding as they have beautiful colours, textures, they blend together well, and of course you are most likely on using them as centre pieces, bouquets, and accent pieces. So go explore your local gardens and get inspired by the rich beauty of nature!White Orchid:...

  • The best thing about blogging has got to be all the amazing people I have met and the second best thing has to be when those amazing people not only want to work with me but want to give you something too! Today’s day of ruffles is culminating in the best of the lot! Oh yes, Michi Calica of Toccata specialises in stunning bridal fashion, accessories and florals which she sells from her beautiful Etsy Store. “These creations are specially designed for the sassy bride-to-be,” Michi says ”and for special guests at her dream wedding. I design finely crafted wedding dresses, boleros, sil...

  • 2011-07-29T06:49:58Z magartsypartycrafts

    $245.00I will create a bouquet similiar to the ones in the photo especially for you! Convo for special requests.1 Natural Seashell and Starfish Bridal Bouquet- rounded and tight bouquet with smaller starfish laying flat, with Crystals, rhinestones, and pearl elements as accents. More rounded seashells and small starfish with high quality white orchids, twisted/looped raffia and looped seagrass with seashells as the main focal element.Featured in Treasuries:an-etsy-wedding by AmesHandmade http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2f35581a508eefc393be77/an-etsy-weddingcalm by ivorymoon www.etsy.com/treasur...

  • Happy Aloha Friday! This setting was photographed at one of my favorite spots on earth, my friend Carolee’s beach house. I have so many fond memories of this special place: my brother’s wedding, my daughter’s first baby luau and hundreds of weekends spent lounging in one of the beach chairs with the ocean at our feet. The White Orchid Beach House has the nostalgic romance of Old Hawaii. Secluded by old lava rock walls and literally steps away from the ocean, I couldn’t think of a more idyllic spot for an intimate wedding. As a top designer on Maui, Carolee Higashino of...

  • 2011-07-06T18:01:59Z magartsypartycrafts

    $199.00Private Listing for ljfadeleOctober Wedding in New Smyrna Beach, FLThis Listing Includes:1 Natural Seashell and Starfish Bridal Bouquet- rounded and tight bouquet with smaller starfish laying flat, with Crystals, wired Swarovski Turquoise Crystal Beads, Cream and White Glass Pearls as accents. More rounded seashells and small starfish with high quality white orchids, twisted/looped raffia and looped seagrass with seashells as the main focal element. $199.00Original ad:I will create a bouquet similiar to the ones in the photo especially for you! Convo for special requests.Featured in Tre...

  • 2011-10-27T08:06:59Z magartsypartycrafts

    $850.00Private Listing for Laura Councill This Listing Includes:1 ~ Bridal Bouquet - Design in original photo we had discussed $2451 Natural Seashell and Starfish Bridal Bouquet- rounded and tight bouquet with smaller starfish laying flat, with Crystals, rhinestones, and pearl elements as accents. More rounded seashells and small starfish with high quality white orchids, twisted/looped raffia and looped seagrass with seashells as the main focal element.2 ~ Bridesmaid's Bouquet to coordinate with Bridal Bouquet but uniquely different frome each other$178/ $3561 ~ Groom's Boutonn...