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I think that my name “Miss Sparkly Bride” fits me to a “T”…… but I think a very (very) close second name might have be “Miss Keepsake Bride”. There is something about keeping pieces of that special day alive that I simply cannot resist. Quilts, shadow boxes, guest books, card books.. you name it – I’ve thought of it.

However, today I came across a new one… and not once did this cross my mind… I love holidays, especially Christmas, so you can bet that I will be making a sparkly version of this amazing keepsake…

Those are rose petals from a brides wedding…. Whoa!

You can create a little time capsule from petals of your beautiful bouquet (or petals from the flower girl!)…. Love. Love. Love. Who’s with me?

Ornament Keepsake

I featured UP DOs… and here are my favorite Half & half styles! There is something extremely romantic about these curly styles… *swoon*…. Here are my favorites to take as inspiration for my fabulous hair dresser…

Wanting to have a little more fun with a half & half do… Check this out!

They are all SO pretty.. Do you have a favorite??

I can’t wait to have my trial!!

Half & Half… 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 :: Bow ::

I searched high and low for a hair accessory… and I couldn’t find the perfect piece local. I was starting to give up on the idea (times a ticking and finding something online would be risky!), when my lovely friend offered me hers!~ Not only did she have a beautiful hair piece.. she had TWO! Take a look at these BEAUTIFUL options that I have thanks to a wonderful friend!~ SO HAPPY!

Two fabulous choices!~ I think I will have an easier time making up my mind when I try them on with my hair done!

Which one do you like best? Can’t go wrong with either!

A few weeks ago my mom, sister and I took off for a weekend away! Not only did we have a fabulous time… we had a productive shopping trip! I was able to find some damask “detail” items for our special day!! I am SO happy with what I found… and I hope you like them too! Take a look….

Although we are having a Wish Tree.. we also wanted to include a traditional guestbook for our guests to sign… I think this damask one is perfect!

Next up… Garter! I wasn’t sure if i wanted one or not… but once I saw this set – I was sold! One to keep.. one to toss..

Last but not least…. The ring bear pillow! I found one that will match our theme perfectly… but I am tossing around the idea of adding a pink ribbon?! What do you think? Pink.. or no pink?

With pink…

So… thoughts? Pink or no pink??

With my wedding hair trial booked for this upcoming week… I need to figure out what I am going to do with my hair for our big day!~ Options.. Updo.. or down!~ Oooo Bride Problems!

I’m leaning more towards an up do for our July nuptials (mainly due to heat!).. and after looking at these pictures… I’m hoping you’ll understand why!~

I think my veil and sparkly hair clip would look fabulous with ANY of these options.. what your favorite!?

Beautiful Dos (1 :: 2 :: 3) … Perfection …. Lovely Updo ….. Fabulous Braids