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Must Love Dogs

*Erica Anenberg’s ‘Heart Dog Tag’ necklace is a bridesmaid gift that barks up the right tree!
*Goose Grease Shop (one of our fab sponsors!) tops off your cake with both your best friends!
*Make sure your “dogs” aren’t hurting at the end of the night by wearing Rocket Dog’s ‘Magnum Fancy File’ flats!
*Judith Leiber ‘Juliet’ Minaudière will have everyone “sitting up” and taking notice!
*No animals were harmed in Urban Decay’s ‘Vegan Palette!’ Unless you use your “killer looks” after using it!

Sea of Tranquility

*Waves of calming design are found in Lodis Accessories’s ‘Belize Diva’ clutch wallet.
*Zen-like peacefulness is found in Ten Things Jewelry’s ‘Japanese Cherry Blossom‘ earrings.
*The front of Watters & Watters ‘8449‘ is both structured and graceful.
*Pour La Victoire’s ‘Aria’ takes a lovely step down the aisle.
*What a dish! Crate & Barrel knows how to serve it up!

Tea for Two

*So, I took a little liberty with the concept by using White House/Black Market‘s “T” strap sandal!
*Girl Prop‘s ‘Tea Party‘ earrings are Mad Hatter approved!
*As much as I love  Twitter, the ‘Tweeting Tea Party‘ towels from Anthropologie are twerp-fection!
*Drink in the sweetness of L’Occitane‘s ‘Green Tea with Jasmine.’
*Cali-based Farouche has the personalized ‘Tea Cup‘ cards and other goodies. Check out her fun blog Dandy Bread and Candy, too!

Hello, Ruby Friday

*Ten Things? I want a hundred or more adorable pieces of jewelry like these fab ruby red earrings from Ten Things on Etsy!
*Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ‘Striking Snowflake‘ beauty from Wedding Paper Divas!
*The ‘Unwrap Me Dress’ from Nanette Lepore is topped with the most beautiful bow!
*Take me on a tropical vacay with ‘Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava.’
*”When I gain those ruby slippers, my power will be the greatest!” Who knew White House | Black Market had such vibrant shoes?

Cookies & Milk

*The ‘Cookie Party Dress‘ from Mod Cloth is tasty!
*You’d be fortunate to receive Bee Charming’s ‘Good Fortune Necklace’ from Max & Chloe!
*Soft, sweet skin can come from Fresh’s Milk Milk Soap at Sephora.
*MMM…the ultimate chocolate cookie from The Cravory in San Diego. The perfect midnight reception snack!
*’Vintage Milk Bottle Stationery‘ from Lily Jane Stationery’s at Etsy will put you in the”moooood” to write those thank you notes!

{Photography by} Amelia Lyon Photography

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Love, Luck and Hope

*You don’t want to pins all your hopes on one dream, but you can store all of your “dreams come true” in a hope chest!
*Thank your guests with all your heart with Starry Heart notecards from Enormous Champion on Etsy.
*Legend states that a butterfly that lands on you brings luck. At the very least, you’d be lucky to receive Baccarat’s Lucky Butterly as a gift.
*Cheers to you and your partner! You can never have too much love!
*In life we all need a little love, luck and hope! Well, maybe a lot of love, but Giles & Brother has a necklace that reminds you of these three essentials.

Oh My Goodness! Iconic Shirley Temple Inspiration

*Short, full skirts are never out of style with the 4 year old set! Pretty polka dots and Shirley style create sheer, sweet whimsy from Etsy.
*Why not utilize Shirley’s iconic lollipop as your candy table centerpiece. San Jose’s Kendon Candies gets you one lick closer to it!
*Shirley wore her bows with absolute sweetness. From bitty to big Posie’s Accessories has the perfect look for the most darling of flower girls!
*Black patent leather Mary Janes. ‘Nuff said!
*You know you’ve hit icon status when you have a drink named after you! It’s the drink we all dreamed of when we were big kids at a “fancy restaurant”, The Shirley Temple!

He Loves Me ‘Knot,’ He Loves Me

*Save-the-dates that incorporate the idea of tying the knot with elegant simplicity from Sierra Print Shop on Etsy.
*Urban Posh‘s Love Knot necklace is a sweet way to say thanks to your gals and to show them that they will always be connected to you.
*A knot around the neck that is preppy sharp.
*Wrap your maids’ waists in a knotted sash on Monique Lhuillier‘s ’0904′ bridesmaid dress. I’m ‘knot’ lying; this dress is chic!
*Of course he loves you, but you’ll hope you pull a petal that gets you  J. Crew‘s Love Me Knot shoes!

“Wood” You Be Mine

*Chart the guests who attended your wedding with a clever wedding tree genealogy of all of the wonderful people who made your day so special!
*The simplicity of the sketch is what is so appealing about the ‘Sweet Sketch‘ invitation suite from the Wedding Paper Divas. You Go Girls!
*The earthy element of wood found in the form of Adesso‘s chunky necklace is quite charming.
*Chips and dip can be glamorous when presented properly! Nambe‘s Dharma Chip & Dip Bowl brings you pommes chips et immersion française d’oignon! I told you it would class it up!!
*Reminiscent of the leaves on a tree is ban.dō‘s no. 60 headband. What a cute way to accessorize the maids!