NEW ARRIVALS FOR 2010!

Check out some of our hot new arrivals for 2010! We are adding new products daily so stay tuned for more unique wedding ideas!

"Our Story" 3 Panel Multiple Opening Photo Frame - WITH FREE PERSONALIZATION!

This is a great idea to decorate your guest book table or other prominent location at the reception. Plan to greet guests with a table of sunny cocktails and a photo frame filled with fun images of the two of you growing together. One image can be replaced with a note directing guests to take a drink or an invitation to sign a the guest book. It's a fun, versatile and memorable keepsake and comes in a white or walnut brown finish.

Wooden Keepsake Display Stand with Photo Frame - WITH FREE PERSONALIZATION!

Have you ever wondered what to do with your cherished cake topper following the wedding? This decorative stand has been created so that you can keep it on display and be reminded of the joy you felt throughout the main event. Include a photo of your wedding cake or an official photo of the cake cutting ceremony. Or, celebrate an Anniversary with a figurine paired with your favorite couple photo. To commemorate a loved one, display a cherished photo along side a vase of fresh flowers or decorative candle. The result will be a decorative and personal keepsake that can be enjoyed for many years to come!

Miniature Clear Blown Glass Heart Bud Vase Favors with Personalized Vase Cling

These clear glass heart-shaped vases make a beautiful take-away favor for your guests. Will serve as beautiful table decorations and then further enjoyed at home, long after your big day. For a personal touch, add a vase cling with your names and wedding date or special message. Only $3.49 each!

We have added some exquisite Vintage Style bridal jewelry and accessories, which is very popular right now, at Unbeatable Prices:

Elegant Floral Vintage Style Drop Swarovski Crystal Necklace Set

This gorgeous Floral Vintage Drop necklace and earrings couture jewelry set features sparkling Swarovski Crystals that are extremely eye catching! ON SALE for $49.95!

Elegant Vintage Style Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Sparkling Swarovski Crystals in an intricate Heart Filligree design. Silver/Clear. The Perfect Accessory for Your Bridal Ensemble!

White Fantasy Bloom Floral Hair Flower Bridal Accessory

This elegant and chic white flower hair accessory will coordinate perfectly with almost any dress design, from classic to modern. Can be worn alone or along side a stylish headband like our White Satin Double Headband shown or the currently popular french style Birdcage Veil in Ivory or White, which is available with scattered crystals.

NEW ARRIVALS AT MY WEDDING ACCENTS

At My Wedding Accents we update the website regularly with new items! We are always on the lookout for the latest wedding trends, so we can offer the most popular and stylish items for modern brides. We are now starting to add new products for 2010 and here are just a few of our Hot, New Arrivals:

ROMAN STYLE VINTAGE MONOGRAM CAKE TOPPERS

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EVENING BAG CLUTCH PURSE

VENICE GOLD WEDDING TOASTING FLUTES

HIGH WEDGE BRIDAL FLIP FLOPS WITH SEQUINS AND CRYSTALS

VINTAGE STYLE BRIDAL FEATHER FLOWER HAT WITH BIRDCAGE VEIL

BURI PALM LEAF HAND FANS IN SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZE - SOON!

BAROQUE DROPS CAKE JEWELRY (AVAILABLE SOON - SWAROVSKI BUTTERFLY DROPS, STARFISH, LEAVES)

We will continue to update our website and provide a list of our newest and upcoming items for 2010 on our blog.

A Bride's Crowning Glory

Every bride wants to look her absolute best on her wedding day. A hairstyle that complements her gown and best features will be her crowning glory and leave her feeling picture perfect!

From classic to trendy, the options are endless. So how do you know which style is right for you? Here are some tips for impressive wedding day tresses:

Brides with short hair: Keep is sexy and feminine. Add a bit of lift and volume if it complements your gown. Keep it loose and free, not too fixed, because you'll feel more comfortable. Lighten and spice up your hair with some color or highlights which will also add shine and volume to your hair.

Brides with long hair: There are a variety of choices. Wear it sleek, tight and in a bun or go for volume and movement for a sexy, fresh look. Wear it half up, half down. If you have long hair show it off, don't hide behind your veil too much.

There are a variety of wedding hair accessories to choose from. For a touch of sparkle, an accent comb or crystal/pearl hairpins or hair twists add a nice touch, for a less formal look. A crown tiara, tiara comb or headband is classically elegant, or for a stylish alternative to a traditional tiara and veil, a feather fascinator with a birdcage veil, modern bridal hat or bridal ribbon headband with rhinestones is a great choice.

Don't overdo it with hair products and don't force your hairstyle to compete with your makeup. Both should seamlessly work together - one shouldn't dominate the other.

Don't leave it until the last minute to find a look you love. Visit your stylist at least one month before your wedding day for a trial run. The consultation is important so you can see what your hair will look like on your big day and there are no surprises at "showtime". Be sure to take along your veil, flowers and accessories to ensure your hair suits your style.

New at My Wedding Accents!

Looking for some new and fresh ideas for planning your wedding? Here are some hot new products recently added to our site:

Mini Buri Palm Leaf Hand Fans - Perfect for the island or beach wedding, tropical theme or outdoor events to keep your guests cool if the temperature goes up! Some ideas for their use: placecards, escort cards, menus or table numbers. Available soon in more sizes and a variety of colors!

LED Chrome Base Vase Illuminator - Transform your wedding/event decor with these impressive vase illuminators! The battery-powered round, silver chrome 5" LED light base produces a bright, yet subtle accent for centerpieces!

Flavorful Memories Herb Favors -These favors are a new twist on an old favorite! Instead of giving the gift of wildflowers to your guests, why not give the gift of herbs? Three separate seeded pots will grow Parsley, Dill and Basil, which the lucky recipient can use to create fantastic culinary masterpieces.

Feather Fascinators with Birdcage Veil - Popular new vintage style bridal headpiece! This stunning and elegant Feather hair accent with birdcage veil is the hottest new style for new brides and even celebrity weddings!

Mini Candy Bin Favors - These unique and fun mini candy bin favors are sure to impress! Your guests will be delighted with the details such as the flap cover with hinge to open and the adorable candy scoop!

Diamond Confetti - Scatter the diamond confetti around wedding centerpieces, your wedding cake table or even sprinkle with rose petals for beautiful sparkling accents.

We add new products to our website on a regular basis, so be sure to check back again soon for more great new products and ideas for your special event!

Tips for Wedding Lighting

Lighting is a huge underlying element in setting the atmosphere for your wedding. When well planned, it will make every component of your wedding look even more stunning. The way a location is illuminated can take the identical site from standard to picturesque. Here are some bright ideas and tips for wedding lighting:

Work With Your Location
Early in the planning stages of your wedding make a point to visit your site during the time of day you will be having your reception. Note where the fixed lighting is located around the room and the direction of where the light falls. Discover the type of lighting your venue uses and see if you can work with it. For example, if the only source is fluorescent lighting, be sure to think of alternatives to remove this type of unflattering lighting. If the lighting is dominant away from the center of the room, think of lighting techniques to make guests focus on the tables, the dance floor, on you, and each other. Inquire about any lighting and power restrictions, such as the lighting of candles or the installation of portable lighting.

Lighting From the Outside
Outside lighting serves many purposes including ensuring guests can see the steps into the reception hall and to decorate the entrance. Wedding luminaries offer a brightened pathway for guests and look breathtaking against a midnight blue sky. If real candles or fire are not permitted, consider tealights placed in sea animal, snowflake, or classic heart glass candle holders to add flair to the walkway or entrance.

Focal Lights
Create rich looking, lighted centerpieces using mystic crystals with miniature diamond lights to create an icy, sparkling base for floral arrangements. For a more traditional and warm focal point, arrange varied sizes of pillar candles and embellish the bases with foliage of your choice. Blend transparent tulle with wedding light garlands around your head table to create a dreamy feeling.

Light wedding centerpieces from the bottom up for a bold and beautiful display with LED Base Vase Illuminator Up Lights. They are a great way to highlight the beauty of the vases and the flowers and also give you a romantic backlight to your wedding reception. Our 5" LED Chrome Vase Illuminator is perfect for small to medium size centerpieces. You can have all the lights in the room off and just let your vase centerpieces light the way.

Consider A Lighting Professional
If budget allows, consider hiring a lighting designer to install specialty lighting at your location. This will allow you to add special uplighting to focus on your wedding cake or head table. Your disc jockey may also have lighting equipment to shine textures, colors, or even your monogram on the dance floor.

With a little creativity and thinking, you can make your special day and precious accessories truly shine!

PLANNING THE PERFECT BRIDAL SHOWER

There are countless ideas for throwing bridal shower, so how do you decide? Here are a few ideas that just may inspire. Remember to keep the bride’s favorite hobbies and interests in mind - shopping, pampering, dancing, eating, gambling, etc., and you’re sure to create a fun and memorable celebration!

SEX AND THE CITY COCKTAIL PARTY

Celebrate like the sexy, fun and eccentric New York City gals of Sex and the City. Serve colorful drinks like cosmopolitans and chocolate martinis. Guests must of course dress in fashion-forward attire and be prepared for no-holds barred girl talk.

You could even take your Sex and The City cocktail party to a new level and enjoy a getaway to New York City. Or, how about a weekend at a luxurious spa, complete with mud baths, massages and shopping. For something a little less expensive, enjoy a getaway to a friend’s cottage.

Bridal Shower Favor Ideas:

"Cocktails Anyone?" Martini Glass Gel Candle

So Pretty Miniature Purse Bottle Stoppers in Gift Box

"Lets Celebrate" Champagne Flute Gel Candle

PAJAMA PARTY

Relive the excitement of the slumber parties you loved growing up! Watch your favorite movies, paint each other’s toenails and play truth or dare for old time’s sake. Don’t forget the popcorn and smores and be sure to have muffins and fruit on hand for the next morning. Gifts ideas could include pyjamas the groom would appreciate and favorite chick flicks.

Bridal Shower Favor Ideas:

Pink Polka Flip Flop Five Piece Pedicure Set

Pink Polka Purse Manicure Set

TIME TO CELEBRATE!

Guests are assigned an hour of the day and asked to bring something the bride would find useful. At 6 in the morning, for instance, she would be getting ready for work and might appreciate a coffee maker or luxurious bathrobe.

Bridal Shower Favor Ideas:

"It's About Time!" Let's Celebrate - Champagne Bucket Timer

"Love is Brewing" Teapot Timer in Classic Retro Gift Box

TEA PARTY

Add a British flavor to this celebration by hosting a High Tea, ideal if your inviting bride-to-be’s mother and grandmother. Serve a variety of teas, scones and finger sandwiches. Scour thrift shops for old teacups, saucers and teapots. Ask your guests to wear outrageously formal hats.

Bridal Shower Favor Ideas:

“Teacups and Tealights” Miniature Porcelain Tealight Holders

Tea Time Heat Tea Infuser Favor in Teatime Gift Box

"Swee-Tea Ceramic Tea-Bag Caddy in Black & White Serving Tray Gift Box

"Love is Brewing" Teapot Tape Measure Keychain

POTLUCK DINNER
Include a recipe card with invitations and ask each guest to bring a favorite dish, along with it’s recipe and a gift for the kitchen. Ask them to share something about the recipe – perhaps it was handed down from a grandmother.

Bridal Shower Favor Ideas:

Recipe for Love Wooden Rolling Pin Recipe-Card Holder

The 'Gratest' Love of All” Stainless-Steel Cheese Grater in Showcase Gift Box

"Whisked Away" Heart Whisk

To view more unique and fun bridal shower favor ideas and gifts, visit MyWeddingAccents.com. We guarantee the lowest prices!

My Wedding Accents Blog: Birdcage Veils - The Hot Look This Season

My Wedding Accents Blog: Birdcage Veils - The Hot Look This Season

Birdcage Veils - The Hot Look This Season

Although the traditional veil and tiara are popular choices for today’s brides, brides are also getting more adventurous with their veils and opting for less traditional styles. For a classy, vintage look the birdcage-style veil is the hot style for this season. Made popular in the 1940s, by glamorous actresses, it’s now making a comeback. As seen among Hollywood celebrities, the birdcage veil was spotted on Katherine Heigl, during her wedding in 2007 and Drew Barrymore also wore one at the premiere of her new movie “Grey Gardens”.

The birdcage veil can be worn longer or shorter to suit your tastes. It is an easy to wear accessory that will compliment many styles of wedding gowns. The veil is usually worn with your hair tied up, but also suits shorter hairstyles. It's also becoming very popular for brides marrying for a second time, who feel the traditional long white veil is only suitable for their first wedding.

For a coordinating headpiece, consider a flower hair accent decorated with crystals, rhinestones, feather fascinators or even lace for the popular vintage look. Crystal and pearl hairpins and spiral pins are another option and work well with up-dos.

Exciting New Products for 2009!

We're very excited to introduce our new wedding favors and accessories collections for 2009! With hundreds of unique and exciting new ideas, we're sure you'll find the ones just right for you. We continually add new items to our selection, so stay tuned for more great wedding planning ideas! Here are just a few of our favorites:

"The Love Pinch" Cake Topper

Love Birds Wedding Accessory Collection

Diamond Tea Lights

Inscribable Metal Signature Keepsake Mat with Frame Kit

Crystal Tube Stem Toasting Flutes

Classic Gumball Machine

Vintage Elegance Wedding Cake Topper with Swarovski Crystals

"Park Place” Vintage Park Bench Place Card/Photo Holder

“Cherry Blossom Elegance” Mini-Pillar Candle

Practical Tips for Wedding Invitation Shopping

You've set your wedding date and reserved the hall. Now it's time to announce your intentions to family and friends with wedding invitations that set the tone for your special day and reflect your personal style.

What are some favorite color schemes for couples planning their weddings in 2009? Chocolate brown is still holding strong as a popular base color and is often used with pink, blue and cream. Gold and metallic papers are also being used more. Color schemes are typically influenced by the season. Warm colors such as browns, deep reds, gold and deep purples are great for fall. Summer colors are the brights, such as orange, pink, light blue and lime green.

Although you want your wedding invitations to look beautiful and set the stage for your big day, their true purpose is to provide detailed information about your celebration. Your wedding invitations include the date, time and location of the ceremony, brief information about the reception and any important instructions for your guests such as "no photographs during the ceremony" or "no gifts please". They also indicate the style of your wedding ceremony and festivities, helping your guests determine suitable dress and the type of celebration to expect.

While invitations are generally sent out 4 - 6 weeks before the wedding, couples who have a lot of out-of-town guests, or are getting married on a holiday weekend often send out Save-the-date cards six months to one year before their wedding. Save-the-date cards are also popular for destination weddings, so guests can prepare financially.

Here are some more practical tips for your wedding invitation shopping:

Know Your Numbers: In order to get an accurate quote on your invitations, your guest list should be more or less complete. Pricing and delivery dates are dependent on the number of invitations required.

Set a Budget and Stick to it: Figure out how much you plan to spend before you begin looking and a good supplier should be able to work within your budget.

Be Prepared: Order at least 10 percent more than you need to accommodate last-minute guests. Going back to reorder can be time consuming and expensive.

Proofread your Invitation Carefully: Many couples find errors on their wedding invitations and have to re-order. With the additional rush charges, finding errors after the fact can be as costly as it is inconvenient. Proofread carefully, paying special attention to the names, date, time and location.

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