It's A Jaime Thing

You Put The Lime In The…Cupcake? I’m In!

With the huge cupcake craze, I’ve never seen cupcakes like these. Bartender, I’d like to buy a round of margarita cupcakes for the house!

These fabulous margaritas were created by one of my very talented Chicago neighbors over at Oh, Sugar!
To see more of her adorable designs, click HERE or grab her margarita cupcake recipe to make your own. I could totally see these being served at bachelorette parties, bridal showers or weddings – it’s the perfect way to celebrate!

…With These Unique Chicago Landmark Postcards Turned Paper Models!

Couples planning a Chicago wedding, take a look at these super cool postcards which could easily be used as save-the-dates or favors for your Chicago loving wedding guests! Each postcard comes with a complete paper model they can take take home to assemble. Check it out…

“Build Your Own Chicago is a series of postcards published by Wurlington Brothers Press which can be cut and assembled into miniature paper models of prominent Chicago landmarks.”

(Photo credits: BuildYourOwnChicago.com, found via GapersBlock.com)

“The postcards generallly measure 4-5/8″ x 6-3/4″ and include all pieces and instructions necessary to make one model. All the cards are mailable postcards, with space on the reverse of the card for a stamp and address and a message. Each card also includes a short but informative description of the landmark the model represents. Instructions are included.” – BuildYourOwnChicago.com

Can it get any cooler? Choose from several different models including The Sears Tower, Chicago Tribune Tower, CTA Trains, John Hancock Center, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Water Tower, Wrigley Field and more! Get them and read more by clicking HERE. Cheers!

…Where The Inspiration Stops, Nobody Knows!

It’s been inspiration overload lately and with the new blog launch I’ve been busy trying to get everything in order. Now that everything is coming together, I thought I’d share a little blog love along with some fun ideas and exciting bridal news! Let’s catch up with some wedding coffee talk, shall we?

(Photo credit: picture via OutsaPop, Coffee filter/tea bag dress created by Angela Bright)

Brewing Bridal News…

Wedded Bits finds a cool way to inspire your dress shopping: Follow your favorite dress designers on Twitter!

You can also follow us on twitter at @brides and @itsajaimething for even more updates and bridal news! Take the conversation even further by joining me on Bridal Tweet by clicking HERE.

OneWed.com celebrates the launch of their Engagement & Wedding Ring Gallery with the Platinum Guild International Contest challenging brides to “POP a Platinum Proposal” and win $4,500 in platinum wedding bands designed by Kirk Kara! Contest ends July 15th, so hurry!

Another sweet Chicago neighbor, Trendsetting Wedding offers tips on how to get complimentary night at Trump Hotel New York, Chicago and Las Vegas for your honeymoon! Chicago Cubs baseball fans? Consider a Wrigley Field engagement session.

Planning a Chicago wedding? Check out my guest blog on OneWed.com’s Savvy Scoop Blog and let your love for the “Windy City” inspire you with my Chicago themed wedding ideas!

(Photo credits: via Chitown Bride by Studio This Is)

Looking to update your wedding blog or website? My good friend Prima Donna Bride just launched her lovely new blog this week. She’s giving brides and vendors the chance to do the same with a custom site by That Window! For details on how to enter, click HERE. You have until June 26th, good luck!

Fall in love with this silhouette themed wedding idea over at the fresh new Bridal Inquirer!

In the (bridal) market for some sexy, unique garters for your wedding day? Julianne Smith has recently launched a fabulous new line of frillies you’re going to love!

Grab some first dance inspiration by watching Dancing With Brides, then vote for your favorite couple!

Worried about planning your wedding while the economy is down? See if the recession is affecting wedding guests and their decision to accept or decline wedding invites. You’d be surprised!

(Photo via Bridal Inquirer by Cut Arts)

JOMYGOODNESS + One Cool Girl = Fabulousness. Check it out.

My friend Missy over at Isn’t She Lovely said “I Do” this weekend!!! Visit her creative wedding blog if you have the time and send her happy wishes – congratulations, Missy & Chad!

Intimate Weddings is bringing back handwritten notes in a modern way! She even shares with us how to turn your handwriting into your very own font!

Choose the perfect way to display your placecards via my guest blog on the Wishpot.com Wedding Blog! While you’re there, see my outfit choices for an affordable yet stylish summer (I had bachelorette party in the back of my head the whole time, of course).

California brides who live near the Sacramento or San Francisco Bay area (or those who are willing to travel there), get ready to get excited! The darling Kat over at Rock ‘n Roll Bride is hosting a contest where one lucky couple will win a Tinywater Photo Shoot!!! Closing date for entries is July 6th.

(Photo credits: via Rock ‘n Roll Bride by Tinywater)

So tell me, what’s inspiring you this week? Happy planning!

…How Will You Light Your Night?

I find it so cool how something as simple as lighting can change the look of your wedding! To go from this…

To this…

To this…

(Photo credits: Birch Design Studio, Chicago)

Think about it. Lighting has always been used to “set the mood”, so why not set the mood for your guests? Turn your venue from drab to fab by lighting several candles all around, sticking different color lights in the corners of the room, under tables, inside centerpieces or by replacing bulbs with black lights! Whoa.

Talk to your venue or wedding planner and discuss different options for lighting to achieve the look you want. Instead of spending a ton of money on flowers and wedding decor, save your dough and switch out some bulbs. Could it be so easy? You’ll never know unless you ask, right? Any event planners or wedding vendors out there that could give brides helpful tips on lighting? If so please do comment and share!

…And The Bride Rocked A Peacock Feather Veil!

 This article from Chicago Magazine is what inspired this post!  In the article, chocolatier and founder of Vosges Chocolate, Katrina Markoff was asked about the best alternative to a wedding veil.  She said, “I wore a custom headpiece of colored vintage Dior feathers for my wedding in 2005. I love the energy of wearing something that comes from an animal.”

Totally intrigued, I was lucky to find her chocolate and violet purple wedding pictures on the always inspiring and reliable wedding site, Brides.com.  After going through the pictures, I was left in awe…each detail was unique, inspiring and filled with creativity!  I can only imagine her chocolates are the same!

Whoa.  I know - amazing, isn’t it?  And can you believe the bride even made her own little chocolate wedding cakes?  How she found the time to do that is amazing in itself.  When describing them, she said, “They tasted like his kiss“.  I’m sure the cakes were as sweet as she seems to be!

To see the rest of her pictures and read more, go HERE.  To try her chocolates, go HERE.  Happy ooohing and aaahing!

…For The Brides.com/Bloomingdale’s Registry Event!

This Thursday, May 14th, join Editor-In-Chief of Brides.com Michelle Preli along with Ami from Elizabeth Anne Designs and myself as we share tips and ideas for creating your dream wedding and registry!

The event will take place at the Bloomingdale’s Chicago Medinah Home Store at 600 North Wabash Avenue from 5 – 7pm.

(Building photo credit: SkyScraperCity.com)

A good time shall be had, as you’ll be able to enjoy yummy tastings, cocktails and even a fun little gift bag! For more details, click HERE. If you’re planning on going, let me know so I can look forward to meeting you…hope to see you there!

Until then, keep checking back as I post registry ideas this week using the new Brides.com Set Your Table tool. Cheers!