Facelift!

Designed by the Bride has a new look!



Check out our new home page at http://www.designedbythebride.com/



In the Spotlight



With "In the Spotlight" we hope to bring you some fun and exciting websites and blogs featuring things such as fashion and weddings. Every few weeks or so we will bring you something different and you can see their ad on the "In the Spotlight" section of our website and also find information about them here on our blog. We are looking forward to introducing our first in the next few weeks!

A little bit of sunshine

A little sunshine is so refreshing after all this snow we've had on the eastcoast. Yellow flowers just always feel like rays of sunshine to me. So I thought I would share a little bit of sunshine with you all today!

This yellow orchid and ranunculus bouquet will add that much more to your cheery golden glow as a bride

How cute is this daffodil centerpiece?! So simple but these quaint little flowers will brighten up the whole room!

This bouquet is the perfect blend of contemporary yet handpicked wildflower look.

I love this cake. It's just so cheery and elegant.

Hopefully all the cheery yellow brought a smile to your face today! Whatever color you choose for your wedding or party should make you smile :)

Happy Valentine's Day

A day to celebrate love! And the most important day of love is your wedding day; so why not put them together... Here are a few valentine wedding inspirations:

How cute would these be for table numbers?!

This heart shaped bouquet is a real symbol of love to set the tone.

Very sweet and elegant heart centerpiece without going too "cutesy"

This is sophisticated cuteness! Love this cake!

Double Take!

Here we have our first double take submissions from designer A Special Day Designs; and they look great! What do you think?

Classic Rose Cake

Modern Cymbidium Bouquet

Now lets see some more! Send us your double takes so we can post them here on the blog! designedbythebride@gmail.com

New flowers on the website!

We are excited to announce that we just added 66 new flowers to the website! There are more mini calla lilies, dahlias, freesia and lots more! We also added bouquet stems with ribbon to make your bouquet even more realistic. Still don't have the flower you're looking for? Let us know!

Purple Hydrangea

Orange Freesia

Red Dahlia

Light Pink Mini Calla Lily

Exciting News!

We are excited to announce our latest blog programs!

Double Take

How did your "real" wedding compare to your "virtual" wedding? Send us the designs you made and your real life pictures of your cake, bouquets and/or centerpieces. Then we will post them for everyone to see!

Virtual

Real

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Design Dilemma

Do you need help coming up with ideas for your wedding? Or are you one of those full of ideas people? If so, here is what to do!!

If you need help:

1. Send us information about your wedding such as theme, colors, month and any other details you may want.

2. Your wedding information will be posted on a Monday soon after.

3. Look for ideas and suggestions on the blog the Wednesday after your information appears!

If you have ideas:

1. Check the blog every Monday for "Design Dilemma" posts.

2. Go to our website, http://www.designedbythebride.com/, and start designing!

3. Email us your best designs so we can help these ladies out!

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact us at designedbythebride@gmail.com

Orchids, Orchids and More Orchids!

Did you know that orchids used to be a sign of wealth and social standing? Not sure if they still hold this reputation, but orchids compliment all decor and are always beautiful, especially at weddings! Here are some of the designs you sent in, let us know what you think!



Kathryn's cake uses rich, deep colors; dress up your cake table with complimenting linens.



Christie created a centerpiece that would liven up a beach wedding!


Mcourdy's centerpiece used a variety of colors, a good way to incorporate your accent colors into your wedding.

This cake designed by Nikki equals simplicity. With the rich icing color, all you need is the three dendrobium orchids to finish off this cake!

White is traditionally the color of a bridal bouquet...Kathryn gave this bridal and bridesmaid bouquet a modern twist with that splash of color!

It has been awfully cold (in some parts!) the past few days, so we thought we would try and warm up a bit. Send us your latest and greatest warm/sunny/beachy designs! All those getting married this spring/summer will need to start brainstorming/finalizing their flowers, so give them a few last minute ideas! Send your designs by Friday January 29!