Astrid Mueller’s Incredible Illustrations

Astrid Mueller, has captured the hearts of brides from across the globe with her brilliant, custom wedding illustrations.

Mueller has mastered the art of bringing love stories to life through her delightfully engaging designs.

With illustrations appearing in magazines like The Knot and Marie Claire, Astrid is on the radar of the savviest brides in the United States and beyond.

Check out this Astrid Mueller exclusive (below) invitation, recently created for Audrey and Nathan.  The chic invite features the beautiful bride in her Monique Lhuillier “Scarlet” wedding dress.

While guests believed they were attending an engagement party, the couple surprised them with a wedding!

Audrey and Nathan used the  illustration for their cake topper, table cards and thank you notes too.
The products were a hit!  Guests took their seating cards home with them and someone even stole their cake topper.

For more information, rates and details visit Astridmueller.com.

COMING SOON TO A STORE NEAR YOU:

The Astrid Mueller Collection of stationery products.  I’m beyond excited and fully ready to be blown away by Astrid’s incredible new designs!

ga-ga for google

Let’s face it, google is the God of cyber space!

You can trust google to help you do just about anything these days, including planning and managing your wedding.

In collaboration with Style Me Pretty, the most popular bridal blog on the web, google docs has come out with amazing,  free wedding tools and templates to help tame your inner bridezilla…

Templates include: budget planning, seating charts, wedding day schedule, guest address manager AND MUCH MORE!

I wish I had these tools when I planned my wedding

5 under $500-Wedding looks for less

These complete wedding ensembles are proof that any style bride can look beautiful on a tight budget.
Although I was (annoyingly) unable to submit an inspiration board to  Win an Apple iPad contest from DIY BRIDE, I hope to win over reader’s hearts with these 5 unique wedding looks for under $500.

Whoever said brides needed to break the bank to look fabulous was seriously mistaken!
Handmade sash by Emici bridal at 1000markets.com | Touch-Ups Katrina Pumps from Advantage Bridal | Satin A-line Wedding gown from Floras Dress |  Sterling silver and sapphire CZ earrings from Bling Jewelry | En Vogue Bridal Veil from Romantic Headlines

Ivory Faviana Dress from edressme.com | Vivian shoes by Nina at 6 PM | Chamak by Priya Kakkar gold and crystal bangle set from Bluefly | 14-karat gold-plated Juicy Couture earrings from Net-A-Porter | 9″ French illusion veil with side crystal hair clips from Love the bride

Beaded Appliqué Jersey Gown from Saks Fifth Avenue | Dyeable Touch Ups Katrina Pumps from Advantage Bridal | Expandable jeweled bracelet from Forever 21 | Sterling silver and cz necklace from Overstock | Birdcage Flower visor wedding veil from Love the Bride

Touch-Ups Bianca Bridal Shoes from Bellissima | Carolee Garden Dreams Earrings from Zappos | Crystal bow bracelet from BCBG Maxazria | V-neck Chapel Train Chiffon wedding dress from florasdress.com | Ribbon wedding headband from Angela’s Bridal Boutique

Tadashi ivory pleated chiffon and v-neck gown from Bluefly | Golden Bangles set from Forever 21 | Catherine Popesco 14 kt. gold filigree earrings from decobelle.com | Handmade pink silk rose headband from 1000 Markets | Jullian golden metallic shoes by Touch-Ups at Shoe Buy

Spring 2011 Wedding Dresses

After bridal market, it is nearly impossible to rip me away from my laptop.  My husband dreads it but he knew about my wedding obsession before he married me;). I’ve spent hours (and days) gawking over every new collection and attempting to pick each brilliant designer’s brain.
Future brides rejoice! Whatever your style may be, you can look forward to many FABULOUS dress options.
Straight from the runway, here are my Wed Savvy picks:

The Spring 2011 wedding collections by Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier are ideal for feminine and romantic style brides.   Both designers have mastered the art of a woman’s body and know how to create beautiful silhouettes.  The impeccable, luxurious details in every dress is sure to impress your guests.

Topping the glam category this year were creations by  Oscar de la Renta, Jenny Packham and St.Pucchi.  These gowns are full of that “WOW” factor, reflecting utter elegance without any gaudiness.   You are sure to be the center of attention with these eye-catching designs.

“Cinderella seeking brides” can find unique, full-skirted ball gowns in almost every collection.  Above are some of my new favorites from designers; Ines di Santo, Lazaro, Carolina Herrera, Romona Keveza and Kenneth Pool.

To view more Spring 2011 dress collections, visit Martha Stewart Weddings or Brides.com

Absolutely Audrey

Poor Carrie Bradshaw must have missed the memo…

Thanks to Absolutely Audrey shoe clips, brides and bridesmaids can walk down the aisle with impeccable style from head to toe.

Inspired by the vintage era and iconic style of Audrey Hepburn, Absolutely Audrey has over 100 options to instantly transform shoes and accessories into coveted couture!
Made with materials including rhinestone, pearl, enamel, leather and satin fabrics, it is impossible not to find a style you love.

Thanks to the affordable price tag of $15-$30 per pair, you can glam up your entire bridal party without breaking the bank!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!