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My mouth literally dropped when I saw this photo. With a color blocking design and a bold color combo of pink and purple in mind, celebrity event planner, Preston Bailey transformed an otherwise simple ingredients (like a long table and chairs) into a bright unforgettable tablescape. Delicately woven ribbon chairs and a ribbon table runner... read more

From the lemonade stand cocktail bar to the bunches of hydrangeas, this Martha's Vineyard wedding is quintessentially summer romance. I love the low key, rustic feeling with New England country charm that fits in perfectly with the vibe of the setting. The couples' color palette was inspired entirely by one flower -- the hydrangea --... read more

Most wedding venues come with their own set of built-in decor. Maybe it's a fireplace, an archway or even a large entryway. To make this water fountain look like it was meant to be there, Dallas-based wedding planner Todd Fiscus turned it into the focal point of the space by outlining it with green... read more

Did you know that the apple blossom is actually apart of the rose family? And in the spring, apple blossoms are in full bloom all over the northeast (the perfect addition to spring wedding arrangements). I love how unexpected the branchy flower looks in an otherwise classic spring centerpiece like this one  designed by Brooklyn-based... read more

Don't stuff your welcome bags with lots of little tchotchkes that no one will really use. Just a few will do. Take this pretty little welcome bag designed by wedding planner Tara Guerard for example. She tucked the itinerary of events and a mini champagne bottle (because it was a New Year's Eve wedding) into... read more

The calligraphy on this invitation suite is downright fabulous (not to mention timeless!) on simple white cards and envelopes. The ornate script is more than just a pretty font, but a design element on it's own perfect for a vintage or classic wedding with delicate details. Swoon. >... read more

Animal figurine escort cards are a subtle nod to the Chinese zodiac and an unexpected decor idea. Your guests probably haven't seen anything like these before and they're an easy DIY (with a bit of baker's twine, kraft cardstock, and a calligraphy pen anything is possible), double win! If you're as obsessed with... read more

Take a cue from this gorgeous lounge area and use your surroundings as built-in reception decor. Celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss took advantage of a garden trellis that was already on property and transformed it into a pretty lounge space. Simple white furniture and a mirrored coffee table was all she needed to complete... read more

Trust me on this one: A great bridal portrait is a must-have for your wedding album. And this photo, shot by the talented Elizabeth Messina for our Winter 2012 issue of The Knot Magazine captures a dream-like quality any girl would love to have in her album. Need more ideas for your bridal portrait? read more

Antique ghost keys attached to labels with twine make the perfect low-fuss vintage escort cards. The calligraphed labels and keys require little else as far as decor to stand out, so a weathered wooden table and sprigs of herbs (try fragrant rosemary!) make an understated statement with rustic charm. Plus, the keys double as a... read more