Romantic Wedding Present from Grooms

Guys - this one's for you!

One of my favorite parts about my amazing job is getting to hear all the different proposal stories of my couples. Every story is unique and so special to each of them. My romantic heart sighs every time!

Which is exactly why this idea is THE PERFECT romantic gift!

Engagement Photo Wedding Gift via Dream Wedding Ideas

This groom had someone take pictures of their engagement and kept it a secret from his bride. He had them framed and given to her the morning of their wedding day!!!!

Talk about Groom of the Year!

It would be hard to find a more meaningful gift. I am just completely in love with this idea!

What types of gifts are you giving to each other on your wedding day?

Something Unexpectedly Blue

I came across this on The Brass Paperclip Project and couldn't resist talking about it - it's a Seersucker Wedding Gown!

Seersucker Wedding Gown via The Brass Paperclip Project

I have to admit, I'm kinda loving it! I'm conflicted though because I don't know if I could give up the idea of a dreamy white dress, if it was me.

Seersucker Wedding Gown via The Brass Paperclip Project

This is just so pretty though and still completely bridal. It would be perfect for a beach, garden, or more casual wedding. I love all the pick-ups and how light the shade of blue is too.

You could completely run with the seersucker idea and incorporate it throughout the wedding in so many different ways.

What do you think? Comment and weigh in! Could you buck tradition with this gorgeous gown, or are you a classically white/off-white gown girl?

Brides & Re-Buys Premier Open House

We are so excited to be a part of this fabulous event on Sunday!

Brides - come on out to see us at the fantastic Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club! There will be amazing Swag Bags filled with valuable give-a-ways, Prizes announced throughout the entire event, and tons of inspiration for brides from the top elite wedding professionals in Gainesville.

If that wasn't enough - newlywed brides will be on hand to sell their previously loved decor and accessories! How amazing, right?!

AND - it's TOTALLY free!!! You heard me right!

Come visit me at MasterPiece Weddings and other truly wonderful vendors like Gnys Entertainment, Ms. Debbie's Sugar Art, Platinum Digital Video, and Footstone Photography, just to name a few.

If you're a newlywed bride and are interested in selling your gently loved items, contact Brittany at 352-335-0055 for all the details.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! How can you miss it, right?

Circular Seating at Wedding Ceremonies

Circular seating at ceremonies is a new trend emerging in weddings, and one of our couples this coming Spring will be using it at their beautiful outdoor ceremony in April! We couldn't be more excited!

The circle symbolizes unity and eternity, making it a perfect fit for wedding ceremonies. It can even reinforce the idea of family by having your closest family members within the inner circle. They'll feel as if they're truly apart of your wedding with their special seating.



Circular Seating via Pinterest

In addition, everyone gets a great view! Instead of having some guests way in the back trying to catch a glimpse over someone's head, setting up a 360 degree view means less chairs so far away.



Circular Wedding Ceremony Seating via Wedding Bee

This spiral is so cool!  Can you imagine walking down such a beautiful long aisle? You would get a special moment with each guest as you pass them.

What do you think? Is a circular ceremony right for you?

DIY Colorful Crinoline

For anyone out there who was inspired by Wednesday's Colorful Crinoline post, here's the perfect thing for you!

Colorful Crinoline via The Brass Paperclip Project

We found this great tutorial for how to dye your own crinoline on The Brass Paperclip Project. There's all different links for different types of fabrics and for if you want to use store-bought or create your own natural dye. You have a range of options, depending on the fabric your particular crinoline is made of.

It's too late for me to do this for my own wedding (oh how I wish I would have thought of it though!!!) So pick your favorite color and get to it for your own!

Colorful Crinoline via The Brass Paperclip Project

What do you think? What color would you have peeking out from under your dress?

Colorful Crinoline

I'm becoming rapidly obsessed with this amazing trend I've been stumbling across lately - Colorful Crinolines under bridal gowns!

Rainbow Crinoline via Wedding Chicks

Orange Crinoline via The Brass Paperclip Project

 They add the sweetest pop of unique color! I love how unexpected they are too!

AND....I'm thinking they make one of the best "something blue's" that I've seen!

Blue Crinoline via Girly Wedding

Blue Crinoline via The Brass Paperclip Project

They strike me as so romantic. I simply can't wait for my first bride with a colorful crinoline under her dress!!!

Any takers?!?! :)

Rainbow Crinoline via Wedding Chicks

Outdoor Weddings and Heels

With this lovely fall weather approaching, outdoor weddings are simply gorgeous events! Some of the most beautiful ceremonies and receptions MasterPiece has been apart of were outdoor, and we are all for these locations!

With ceremonies being held outside, the bride and bridesmaids heels can potentially create a dilemma. Nobody wants to be sinking into the grass and staining the stunning heals they paid a fortune for! We found a solution to this problem that helps keeps heels from sinking into the ground!




Ceremony Stepping Stones for Bridesmaids

How cute are these tiny stepping stones for bridesmaids to stand on during the ceremony!? No sinking into the ground, plus what a cute photo-op!

OR....

How about these heel stoppers! Even if your ceremony isn't outside, you'll most likely still want some outdoor photos. These are so easy for the bride and bridesmaids to slip on and off when outside!



Heel Stoppers for Outdoor Photos

What are some other ways you've seen brides and bridesmaids deal with this problem during a ceremony or picture-taking?