fresh flowers for your sweets

Pretty little cupcakes, sweet and simple.

Or these little vintaged inspired cupcakes, topped with sugared fresh violets and with gold foilcupcake holder.

For more cupcake inspiration go here

[images via Cupcake Recipes]

Vintage meets Romantic

Hello? This bride's style is so up my fashion alley.....
To see more of this wedding go here

[image via La Vie Photograph]

Autumn Evening Wedding

A crisp, Autumn evening wedding in the city.
I can smell the fireplaces burning as I write this....hmmm sigh.....my favorite time of the year.
A color palette of cream, mocha and black.
One elegant satin gown accompanied by a mix match of vintage 1950's cocktail dresses for your bridal party. Who says they have to match perfectly? Live on the edge but to keep within your colors, try looking for dresses in similar shades like the ones pictured below....

(click photo to enlarge)

1st row: Satin wedding gown Vintageous Vintage,
Bouquet photo frm Samm Blake Photography,
Bridesmaid dresses Vintageous Vintage,
Glass of wine Sweet Paul
2nd row: venue frm outside CFR nyc,
Shoes by valentino frm BG.com,
Antique Jewelry from littledailys.blogspot.com
3rd row: Chandelier from Swedish Room,
Table setting by Emily Thompson Flowers,
Croquembouche cake by Martha Stewart

Autumn Sweets

Image from Sweet Paul

Some autumn deserts flavors to consider:

• Poached Pears
• Pecan Pie
• Apple Pie
• Apple Crumble
• Blueberry Pie
• Pear Tart
• Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Cupcake from Martha Stewart

Image from Rebecca Thuss

A beautiful display of fall treats from the talented Rebecca Thuss

Mini Apple Tartlets
Image From Country Gardens

Assortment of Autumn Deserts

Image from Country Gardens

How about little fall flavored cakes, cupcakes and pies as alternative to the traditional wedding cake? Maybe carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and a old family recipe for apple pie? all this talk is putting in the mood to bake today...hmmmmm
Does anyone have delish family recipes?

Autumn Cocktail dresses

Images via Miranda Bennett Design

Images from Sari Gueron

Autumn is here, although here in Milan, we don't really see the fall foliage, (one bummer of living away from my New England\NYC roots) So, this week, I'm bringing hints of autumn to Little Winter Bride, starting with these little cocktail dresses from Miranda Bennett and Sari Gueron. Perfect for your wedding guest and maybe even your bridal party, don't you think?

I'm sort of digging the all black dress and stockings with orange heels.........

my best friend's wedding

photography deirdre quinn

This time last week, my best friend, M got married in NYC to her sweet love I shall call N.
How cute is M's new hubby? Instead of a traditional toast he chose to serenade his blushing bride with a little song he wrote. Now, how sweet is that?

beautiful bouquets

photo by Gemma Comas

I love photographs by Gemma Comas, like this beautiful wedding bouquet she shot for Martha Stewart Weddings. For more go here

Sweet petite

Photo via Wedding Flowers

Instead of the traditional wedding cake or cupcakes, why not opt for these sweet petite cakes adorned with sugared roses?

Dove Didi?

Ciao Tutti,
Little Winter Bride, is back and up and running!
Thank you all, for being so patient as my little laptop got a major tune up.
So back to little weddings ideas it is!

Photo via Wedding Flowers

Exotic cascading Vanda orchids mixed with passion flower leaves, makes for a perfectly feminine and eloquent bouquet found here.

Photo via Wedding Flowers

How cute is this!
A little red cosmo posy makes for a beautiful flower choice not to mention available for that winter wedding. For more winter flowers go here

Photo via Snapdragon's Garden

Looking for a unique and simple way to decorate your vessels? how about using the leaves of the beautiful hosta plant, perfect for any spring or summer wedding. For step by step directions on how to create this little beauty of an arrangement go here

be back soon....

Ciao!

A quick note, to check in and let you know that I'm back at Little Winter Bride but unfortunately this week my computer had to be rushed off to the doctor for a major tune up....bummer I know, as I have so much to share with you all....

I will try my best to write posts when I have access to a various computers but it will be limited. I will let you all know once I have my little magic machine up and running.....

Grazie Mille for your patience

little honeymoon adventures: Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

The last of the North American luxury resort series takes you to the Post Ranch Inn, located on Big Sur's coastline in California. This my friends, looks like the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape. To see more go here

Next week, I will be back with new "little honeymoon adventures" from my favorite little island......
stay tuned.......

Morning Glory Antiques

images from morning glory website

Gorgeous vintage beaded and embroidered bags from Morning Glory Antiques, to see more elegant little goodies go here.

Victorian Inspired Wedding Dresses

Looking for a vintage, chic and affordable wedding? You might want to check out some of  these


(image via vintage style clothing)

classical music and ballroom dancing

Little Mix Tape inspiration today is the use of classical music for the brides grand entrance with a waltz to follow.....
Maybe it's a Marie Antoinette inspired wedding, a lavish affair with guests waltzing about.....

little honeymoon adventures: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

The Fairmont at Lake Louise

A dream honeymoon resort tucked away in the beautiful and secluded Banff National Park located in Alberta, Canada. A gorgeous and nature haven at any season. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise could be a magical experience, I mean just look at those enchanting pictures, it's like out of a winter wonderland fairytale! For more information go here

Next Wednesday, make sure to stop by for your weekly dose of little honeymoon adventures and glimpse into a luxurious resort situated on the pacific coastline.......

Tall Cow cards

(image via tall cow)

how cute would this hand printed card be for your thank you? to see more sweet cards go here

Lace Votives

image from Martha Stewart

Tight budget? Forget the flowers for the tables and try making these enchanting lace votives, go here for step by step process

Lladro Magic Forest

{image via Lladro}

Aren't these darling?
These 2 little white doves would make the perfect hair accessory for any bride

little honeymoon adventures: The Point

The Point

As mentioned last week, I'm on vacation, so I will be keeping "little honeymoon adventures", short and sweet. For the next couple of weeks, I will be writing a North American Resort series. A little wish list that I thought I would share with you all.
Today, I'm taking you up state New York to The Point. This former Rockefeller estate offers the ultimate civilized wilderness experience. Imagine spending a beautiful fall weekend there....sigh....

I highly suggest taking a sneak peek here, its so dreamy........

Vintage Textile treasures.....

images via vintage textiles

some new finds from Vintage Textiles to see more go here