What fun it was to search the web for the most innovative ring pillows to share as DIY wedding inspiration. Imagine that some aren’t even pillows at all! Although these items are available ready-made online, we chose those that you could quite easily recreate on your own. Just imagine presenting... [Read More]

We are beyond thrilled to be presenting our first-ever real wedding submission! It is such an honor that fellow wedding blogger, Cindy, of Hong Kong-based Bridelicious entrusted to Bellenza the details behind the DIY elements of her most special day. We’ll let her lovely first-person account walk... [Read More]

The web is brimming with unique and unusual DIY ring pillows that aren’t even pillows at all. Just take a look at these innovative ideas we found—all having an organic or natural look and feel to them! If you happen to be planning an eco-friendly ceremony this fall, one of these just might be... [Read More]

When it comes to presenting a gift, a ribbon is the finishing touch. It immediately gives the package a festive air and a pretty, polished look. That’s exactly how we feel about using ribbons as decorative accents at a wedding. From using them as ceiling decorations to waving them as pretty wands... [Read More]

There’s something undeniably exotic about a wedding bouquet of tropical blooms. The strikingly vibrant colors and shapely petals immediately transport you to a sunkissed paradise—that is, if you aren’t there already for a romantic destination wedding! Imagine our delight, then, to search... [Read More]

Pomanders have indeed come a long way! From their origins in the courts of Victorian England and France, these lovely floral balls now grace wedding ceremonies as bouquets and aisle decor, and receptions as centerpieces, ceiling adornments, and even cake toppers. Since pomanders are traditionally suspended,... [Read More]

How does one even begin to describe fresh flowers in all their beauty? You’ve got to see their gorgeous colors and their fascinating grace—and be totally captivated! Imagine the wonders, then, that floral stylists get to create for springtime wedding bouquets. The fabulous fresh blooms of the... [Read More]

A nautical theme for a wedding? Now, that’s a charming choice with truly interesting possibilities! The challenge, though, is how to have wedding decorations and accessories that evoke the sea without being trite and predictable. In other words, how does one make nautical magical? First, we recommend... [Read More]

Yes, you can light the unity candle at your wedding ceremony, as custom dictates. But everyone does that! Besides, the gesture often goes barely noticed…and does anyone even remember where the candle went? Why not put an entirely fresh spin on this rite, then, by incorporating symbolic elements... [Read More]

Are you avid about preserving the environment? Why make an exception at your wedding? Take a daring departure from the traditional bridal bouquet with one crafted from recycled materials. And we mean seriously recycled—as in empty aluminum cans! Don’t believe it? Take a look at this step-by-step... [Read More]

For many brides, walking down the aisle with a gorgeous bouquet is one of the most dreamed of highlights of the wedding ceremony.But what if you are the type of bride who wants to take a unique and even bold approach to your bouquet? Perhaps replacing it with something that you can later keep as a treasured... [Read More]

Looking for striking decorative accents to go with a rococo-inspired, vintage-style, or shabby chic bridal shower party? We have just the thing: frilly lace fans! Not only will these capture just the right air of genteel charm and elegant stylishness, they can serve multiple purposes, too. They would... [Read More]

A garden wedding ceremony is always lovely. Make yours even more meaningful with truly personal and memorable details. After all, it’s the most important day of your life! It’s only fitting to incorporate something extraordinary, regardless of how small or how grand the event will be. Whether... [Read More]

With its fabulous Mediterranean climate, Palos Verdes is touted as one of the most beautiful wedding locations in California. Its magnificent views and cool ocean breezes draw many couples to this ideal location for an ultra-romantic outdoor celebration. Such an event may be held in any of several breathtaking... [Read More]

The bridal bouquet remains one of the most important elements in the wedding ensemble. Far more than a mere collection of the bride’s favorite flowers, the bouquet completes the look that is both suited to the wedding theme and symbolic of her personality. Below are three creative ideas for making... [Read More]

In ancient Greece, it was customary to throw fruits such as apples in the air to celebrate a couple’s marriage. This practice may have been the precursor of the traditional wedding ceremony toss using grains of rice and birdseed, both symbols of a fruitful marriage. Today, many brides are taking... [Read More]

Finding true love can be likened to an arduous yet ultimately rewarding treasure hunt. A wedding taking place by the sea can reflect this experience with a fun theme simulating just that. Not that the entire event involves actual treasure hunting activities, but rather selected parts of the ceremony... [Read More]