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Wedding Cakes

Gorgeous wedding cake and cake toppers – ideas & inspiration.

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15 Funny Wedding Cake Toppers for a “Happily Ever Laughter”

Weddings are supposed to be formal events, all prim and proper. But save those straight-laced traditions for the chapel – the reception is one place where brides and grooms can let loose and celebrate! One unconventional way to show your personality and add some humor is with a funny wedding cake topper. Quirky, hilarious, or […]

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9 Magical Mermaid Cake Toppers

In this post we look at a selection of our favorite mermaid cake toppers at a variety of price points. These merry mermaid toppers are crafted from a multitude of different materials including fondant, acrylic, and wood. Colors like raven black or sparkly rose gold make these cake toppers a magical addition to your overall […]

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Why Simple Wedding Cake Designs are the Way to Go

The wedding cake often becomes the unofficial centerpiece of the reception. Brides and grooms-to-be spend hours pouring over cake designs, colors, and flavors. The end result is a masterpiece that will convey the style and theme of the reception. Sometimes this may be why brides and grooms don’t think they can stick with a simple […]

12 Personalized Wedding Cake Toppers

14 Personalized Wedding Cake Toppers (Fun & Unique)

One of my addictions is perusing Etsy’s seemingly endless list of talented wedding artists. Today’s article about personalized wedding cake toppers is no different, and has to be one of my favorite types of posts to write. For one, it curbs my need to go shopping. And two, I am in awe at how many […]

13 Cake Stands to Fit Any Wedding Style

14 Cake Stands Perfect for Any Wedding Style

When it comes to the list of things to buy for your wedding day, there can be a few items that can easily be overlooked until the last minute. One of those items is the cake stand. Your cake designer might offer a cake stand rental for the big day, but that doesn’t always mean […]

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Wedding Tradition: The Cake Pull

I love learning about wedding traditions past and present, and then sharing those traditions on the blog with you! At first I set out to write a post about charm gifts for your Bridesmaids. You know the ones that you can attach to a bracelet, which have become so popular over the last few years. […]

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19 Unique Love Bird Wedding Cake Toppers

Couples who are in love are often called “love birds”.  In fact, a lovebird is a small parrot that gets its name from the affection they show their partner, often remaining by their side for long periods of time. Today I wanted to show off some fantastic love bird cake toppers in various materials such […]

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Guide to Wedding Cake Styles, Shapes, and Icing

Let’s talk wedding cake styles, shapes, and icing. Judging by the photos below, wedding cakes and their designs seem only to be limited by the imagination of the cake maker. A wedding cake is a piece of art to be proudly displayed. It is a focal point at the wedding reception, and a sensory highlight so […]

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Pie Inspiration

Now that fall is in full swing I thought I would do an inspiration post on my favorite thing about fall…PIES. Don’t get me wrong I love the crisp air, the changing of the leaves, but my favorite thing is to sit in front of the fire with apple cider and a piece of hot […]

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14 Word Cake Topper Ideas for your Wedding Cake

In this article we round up some of our favorite word cake toppers for your wedding cake. They come in a variety of different materials including: wire, clay, paper, or cardboard. You can even get personalized word cake toppers that include a favorite word, or you and your partner’s names. The options seem endless! You […]

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Rainbow Wedding Cakes for Your Reception

In this article, I want to give you some fabulous examples of colorful rainbow wedding cakes that will really wow at your reception! White Wedding Cake Origin Many couples planning a wedding still hold onto familiar traditions without questioning the origin of how things get done at a wedding. One wedding reception tradition that many […]

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Wedding Cake Inspiration from Bride’s Attire

Need some wedding cake inspiration? We love when an element of the bride’s attire becomes the basis of an entire wedding cake design. Whether it’s a necklace, the material of the dress, or a detail like covered buttons, a sash, or a brooch, we think that using your attire as inspiration is fantastic! Here are […]

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7 Amazing Wedding Cupcake Ideas

These 7 amazing wedding cupcake ideas go beyond the average small round cake with icing! Cupcakes have become increasingly popular as a dessert option at weddings, and there are so many beautiful and fun options. Whether for a wedding shower, bachelor/bachelorette party, a new take on a groom’s cake, or to substitute for a wedding cake, these […]

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Wedding Guestbooks

From classic books to creative options, find wedding guest books that are fun for both the couple and their celebrants.

17 Traditional and Modern Rustic Wedding Guest Books With Country Charm!

17 Traditional and Modern Rustic Wedding Guest Books With Country Charm!

Wedding guest books don’t have to just be a way to document who attended your big day- they’re also a great way to get interactive and entertain your guests! Beyond guest books that do double duty as board games (see our puzzle and Jenga boards, for example), you can leave your guests fun, interactive prompts […]

15 Wedding Photo Guest Sign-In Books Your Guests Will Love!

15 Wedding Photo Guest Sign-in Books Your Guests Will Love!

If you’re reading this and you’re already married, you know that the wedding day is a blur for most couples. From the time you arrive at the church until well after the morning-after brunch is over, it’s one of the most hectic days you’ll ever experience.  This is precisely why your wedding photo guestbook will […]

22 Traditional And Alternative Wood Sign Guest Book Ideas Your Guests Will Love! 

22 Wood Sign Guest Book Ideas [Traditional And Alternative]

rus·tic /ˈrəstik/ adjective The shift toward simpler decor and accessories with ample use of materials such as wood and natural foliage is a trend that won’t be leaving us any time soon. (If at all!)  Of course, we love rustic wedding stationery and table settings, but one example of rustic decor we’re really on board […]

13 Fairy-Tale Wedding Guest Book Trees

13 Fairy-Tale Wedding Guest Book Trees

If you’ve never seen a wedding guest book tree before, prepare to be delighted! As far as wedding guest book alternatives go, it’s definitely one of our favorites, and we think once you check out the trees we’ve featured in our list, you’ll agree. The wedding tree (or wishing tree) is a lovely Dutch wedding […]

10 Unforgettable Puzzle Guest Books for the Crafty Couple

10 Unforgettable Puzzle Guest Books for the Crafty Couple

We love a good multitasker around here. You know, like wedding signs that act like drink dispensers (read our post on unique wedding signs for that one, you’ll love it!)— or for this particular post, puzzle guest books! At this point, you may be thinking to yourself, “I know what a puzzle is, and I […]

14 Picture-Perfect Polaroid Guest Books 

14 Picture-Perfect Polaroid Guest Books 

If you’re a loyal reader (and we hope you are), you may be familiar with our other posts on wedding guest books and wedding guest book alternatives.  You may also recall the one rule all wedding planners agree upon: Your guest book must be placed before the ceremony in front of the area for folks […]

12 Jenga Wedding Guest Book Ideas

12 Jenga Wedding Guest Book Ideas

It seemed like outdoor lawn games popped up all over the wedding scene during COVID when social distancing became the order of the day. One of those games was outdoor Jenga.  Fast-forward a couple of years, and some creative genius came up with the idea of using table-sized Jenga as an alternative to the traditional […]

14 Must-See Wedding Signing Boards

13 Must-See Wedding Signing Boards

Whether it’s because of COVID, a shift in beliefs about “traditional” weddings, or just because people prefer a little less fuss, smaller weddings are super popular these days.  And you know we’re all about every kind of wedding around here, so we jumped on the micro-wedding bandwagon. Honestly, it’s become one of our favorites. We […]

8 Wedding Globe Guest Books Put a New Spin on an Old Idea

9 Wedding Globe Guest Books: Put a New Spin on an Old Idea

If you read our post about wedding guest book alternatives, you know we’re all about thinking outside the box (or binding?). So when we heard about wedding globe guest books, we had to check them out.  Our findings? They’re a creative spin on the traditional guest book for a destination wedding theme. They’re also a […]

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29 Wedding Guest Book Alternatives (#13 is our favorite)

We’ve scoured our back catalogue of real weddings as well as other online wedding sources we hold near and dear. Scroll down to go directly to our round-up list of 20 creative wedding guest book alternatives that are a tad more exciting to read through than a standard guestbook. A wedding guest book no longer […]

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Wedding Vision Boards

What season you want to get married in, venue ideas, and colors? Start planning and visualizing.

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Guide to Wedding Vision Boards

Assembling a wedding vision board is fun, and so is finding a couple photos and envisioning small snippets of what the rest of the wedding day may look like.  No single wedding is ever the same, especially when it comes to the myriad of color options available for you to use. I love the color purple […]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Theme Vision Board

A midsummer night’s dream wedding in the eyes of Love & Lavender would consist of touches of navy blue, pinks, oranges and phthalo green. Announce the magical soiree by sending guests a whimsical wild flower crest wedding invitations from Minted. It will set the tone perfectly and give guests a sneak peak to the main […]

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Choosing Wedding Flowers

Wedding Flowers

Roses, lillies, sunflowers, oh my! Wedding flower terminology, budget, tips and inspiration to help you make those pesky floral decisions.

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15 Popular Spring and Summer Flowers for Bridal Bouquets

With so many flower species peaking during the spring and summer months, you’ll be spoiled for choice when selecting the perfect seasonal flowers for your bridal bouquet. Here we’ll take you through 15 of the most popular types of flowers to consider for spring and summer brides. Plus, learn about their symbolism and color variants […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

From walking down the aisle to tossing a bouquet at the reception, flowers will accompany you at each and every moment of your wedding day. It’s why choosing your wedding flowers is such an integral part of the overall planning process. More goes into this decision than you might think. Here, we’ll take you through […]

DIY Flower Kits for a Wedding, V-Day, or Anytime!

** Please note this is a sponsored post ** Whether you’re preparing a centerpiece for a Valentine’s Day dinner or multiple bouquets for your wedding day, I have a quick tutorial to help you create your own flower arrangements that is guaranteed to save you time and money! A rose centric arrangement is perfect for […]

Favorite Summer Bouquets For Your Wedding

We are so inspired by the very beautiful weather we are having, so we have decided to put together some of our favorite summer bouquets for you all! Sources top to bottom:  Ruffled, Unknown, unknown, Wedding Chicks, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty,  Sugar Plum Invitations,  Southern Weddings

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How to Make a Wedding Bouquet with Real Flowers (6 Easy Steps)

Today on Love and Lavender we have a special guest. Patricia Hall is a florist and she is going to explain how to make a wedding bouquet in 6 easy steps! Weddings are beautiful but potentially expensive affairs. One popular way that brides save money is by making their own bouquets. Each of the bride’s […]

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15 Non Floral Bouquets: Feathers, Wheat, Sola Flowers, and more

One trend we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is brides creating bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces out of objects other than flowers, and we can see why! The results can be stunning, unique, and more budget-friendly. You can make them or order them ahead of time as you like. Best of all, they won’t wilt […]

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Wedding Backdrops

Unique wedding backdrop inspiration to frame your vows and inspire your ceremony and reception.

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11 Custom Wedding Photo Booth Backdrop Ideas

Let me tell you from personal experience: some of the funniest, sincere, and in the moment photos captured at my wedding were not actually taken by the photographer, but by the wedding guests themselves! Do You Need a Photo Backdrop at a Wedding? For larger wedding receptions, it is nearly impossible to chat with everyone […]

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DIY Ribbon Wedding Ceremony Backdrop Tutorial

Yesterday we received a request from a reader who was interested in finding out how to make a ribbon wedding ceremony backdrop, which L&L featured in a couple real weddings a few weeks ago. With the gratefulness of modern technology (and our Rolodex) we were able to find a beautiful and easy wedding ceremony backdrop […]

Unique Ceremony Backdrops – Ideas for your Wedding Day [2022]

A unique ceremony backdrop is designed to frame the scene of your wedding ceremony, tying in with your theme and turning every photo into a perfectly curated shot. Selecting the perfect backdrop can elevate your wedding photos from cute and kitschy to professional and elegant. Ceremony backdrops are excellent for tying your theme in with […]

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Wedding Ceremony Essentials

Essential wedding ceremony items to make sure your vows are beautiful, memorable, and go off without a hitch!

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24 Wedding Welcome Sign Ideas By Theme (Rustic, Vintage, Modern and More)

Note: This is a sponsored post thanks to our friends at Minted.com. We found some fab wedding signs that you’ll want to use to welcome your guests in style. What’s the best part of your wedding day? I suspect the answer to that one is different from person to person, but it’s probably not a […]

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20 Unique Wedding Seating Chart Ideas For Your Big Day

In this post, we’ll talk all about seating charts for wedding planning, as well as answer common questions about how to create an easy-peasy wedding seating plan. In our recent post about escort cards & place cards, we raised the point that I will (roughly) quote: “In a perfect world, an open table arrangement would be […]

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11 Stylish Wedding Table Runners to Buy for your Big Day!

I abhor unoriginal, drab white banquet hall table cloths — especially when there are so many wonderful options to spruce up your wedding reception tables. Your wedding venue may only have one type of table available for your big day: the folding rental table. You know the ones I am talking about, metal legs that […]

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DIY Menu and Table Place Setting Card

Have you ever thought of making your own DIY wedding menu?  Or how about your own DIY place card setting?  I did both! After partnering up with Xyron and Anna Griffin, L&L was put to the challenge of making our own fabulous DIY menu and table place setting card! The trick to making these DIYs […]

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DIY Wedding Project: Ornate Chalkboard Sign

You may remember Ally and Ian’s wedding that we featured on the blog.  When I first saw their ornate chalkboard sign I immediately had to pin it on our Pinterest board.  The frame in the photo was very familiar to me, but I couldn’t place or tell you why.   Later that day, I received a message from a […]

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Easy Custom DIY Cloth Napkins for a Wedding or Event

When I say these DIY custom cloth napkins are easy, I mean easy! In fact, they are so simple and cheap to make that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself 😉 You can customize the napkins with whatever words or images you want. Use them as place cards for your guests’ with […]

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How to DIY Concrete Table Numbers for a Wedding or Event

In this article I show you a fun and creative tutorial on how to DIY concrete table numbers for your own wedding or other event! Have you noticed the concrete trend all over the place? I jumped aboard the concrete train and went to town creating table numbers. And let me tell you, these were […]

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8 Wedding Dessert Table Ideas + A Pretty Pink Dessert Bar!

One sweet trend that we’ve noticed is having a big wedding dessert table to supplement (or replace) a traditional wedding cake. First let’s take a look at some of our favorite unique dessert table ideas. And then stay tuned for later in the article where we look at a pretty pink dessert table styled shoot! […]

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Wedding Decor Themes

Wedding themes to get creative and spontaneous.

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Autumn Wedding Inspiration: Rustic and Whimsical

The leaves are starting to change in the Pacific Northwest as we officially say “adieu” to summer. So, we thought some autumn wedding inspiration would be fitting.  My wedding was held in the late summertime, but I would definitely choose early autumn as a close runner up for a perfect wedding season. Fallen leaves, pumpkins, […]

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Essential Guide to a Backyard Wedding on a Budget

When it comes to wedding venues, it doesn’t get more intimate or personal than your very own patio or your in-law’s lakeside cabin. And planning a backyard wedding on a budget is not only possible, it can be downright FUN. No, really, we swear! Not sure where to start? No worries, we LIVE for this […]

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Inspired by Book Pages

We love seeing books used in weddings, whether they’re stacked underneath centerpieces or used as a photo prop. One of our favorite ways to use old books is to let the pages take center stage. Old pages are so pretty, versatile–and cheap! Here’s some crafty ways to turn some old book pages into something fabulous! […]

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Neutrals: Wedding Color Trend from Dog n’ Bird

Bird of Dog n’ Bird has put together a real treat for us today! Dog n’ Bird is one of our favorite blogs–with perfect little snippets of fresh and unique inspiration, it never fails to put a smile on our faces. Today’s guest post is no exception! Hello, I’m Bird and I’m delighted to be […]

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Doily Wedding Inspiration Ideas

If you thought doilies were just for your grandma, think again! Doilies are being incorporated into weddings in so many fresh and inspirational ways. Let’s take a look at a few below. 1. The Doily Wedding Dress Who would have thought a bride could do a handmade gorgeous wedding dress like the one pictured on […]

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Wedding Decor Planning and Tips

Stay on top of your wedding planning game and nail every details with planning tips and tricks.

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42 Fabulous Items to Finish your Outdoor Wedding Shopping List

The secret to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything related to completing your outdoor wedding shopping list is … the number 42! Planning an outdoor wedding involves a lot of items to checkoff your list, some of which you may overlook. We’ve done the work and put together a comprehensive list of […]

Wedding Guide Essentials: Drink Dispenser Ideas to Stay Cool

In this article, I thought it would be fun to put together a roundup collection of drink dispenser ideas taken from ​real weddings and styled shoots. For my own wedding, I thought about actually buying a few drink dispensers. I know that when it comes to purchasing wedding decor, there may not be too many […]

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21 Jumbo Ideas for Gold Letter Balloons at Your Wedding

Jumbo sized gold letter balloons have been a popular trend in weddings, steadily rising since early last year. Now, you may think jumbo balloons are only for birthday parties and have no place at a wedding, but I am here to prove you wrong (or at least get you thinking a bit different)! Big Gold […]

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Don’t Sweat the Last Minute Wedding Small Stuff …

Dear Brides, Let’s talk last minute finishing touches. For those whose wedding is fast approaching this spring/summer season, I am sure you are super organized and have every last cupcake accounted for. Then, out of the blue your wedding will be a week away and suddenly its all hands on deck in a mad scramble […]

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How to DIY Glitter Letters for Your Wedding

I want to show you a great DIY wedding project that you can accomplish in a few hours. As some of you know, my wedding theme was a 1920’s glam look with lots of gold, champagne, balloons and glitter. Using good ol’ Pinterest in my hunt for 1920’s wedding decor ideas, I was constantly coming across decor […]

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Depart Your Wedding in Style

Nowhere in the bridal planning rule book does it say that you have to take a limo to or from your wedding. In fact, throw the traditional rule book out!  Heck, even Cinderella went to the ball in a blue magical coach. Okay it was really a pumpkin – even her fairy godmother got creative. […]

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13 Creative Activity Ideas to Entertain Wedding Guests

Making the guest list to a wedding is a great honor. Although the day should be about the bride and groom, it is important to recognize guests and make the day just as unique and fun for them. Over the past few years of running Love and Lavender, I have seen many awesome ideas that […]

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How to Reuse Items from the Wedding in Your Home

It can be hard to know what to do with all your wedding decor after the big day is over. You can always try to sell things, but we like the idea of reusing your wedding supplies as fabulous and meaningful home decor! I think it is great to be able to not only budget-friendly […]

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