Pretty Pretty Parasols

Interested in a new look for your garden, beach or destination wedding? Try making parasols a part of your wedding fashion look!


The use of parasols originated in the East Indies. Royal Egyptians used them as protection from the sun. It was during the 1900’s that they became a staple fashion accessory. Parasols were later used in the Victorian era as a symbol of wealth and status. Although we do not see much of them today, parasols have started to be used more and more for wedding day festivities. They can add that pop of color and unique fashion flare to any wedding!



There are many ways to get creative with your parasol. You can have your wedding party carry them instead of a bouquet or you can lay them along the outdoor isle to create a unique decoration. Parasols can even be taken home as favors from the wedding!



When choosing a parasol for your wedding, be sure that you remember your theme. From Asian inspired prints and Caribbean colors, to garden florals- the possibilities are endless! Mix and match colors to go with the style and color choice of your bridesmaids.

Enjoy your parasols for these upcoming, sunny, summer weddings!

FREE DIY Invitations !!!

Anna Skye create invitations that you can go and check out on her site Download & Print.

Some of the templates are free !! Yes FREE :)
You can amend them with Word and print them yourself.



These invitations are not only free but there are very pretty.

So go on www.downloadandprint.com and save :)

Organise your wedding thanks to Google

Good news : Google is launching Google Weddings, a package of tools dedicated to organise your wedding.
These are great FREE tools, practicals and efficient to help you organing your wedding.

How to use it?

With the help of the star wedding planner US Michelle Rago, Google has developped a lot of great tools : help for your save-the-date, create your wedding website, manage your budget and your guests list and as well share your photos and send your thanks to your wedding guests
Have a look


Let your guests know about your upcoming wedding with Google Sites

Google Sites allows you to create your website in two minutes ( or nearly :))
You just have to choose a template, input your information, bim bam boum, your wedding website is ready !
Google Weddings help you as well to make your save-the-date by choosing the same template ( or another) by attaching a photo of both of you ! Yes, it is that simple !

Organiser son mariage avec Google Docs

Google Docs will become your best friend in the organisation of your wedding.
For those who dont know about it, it is the online tools of Google, a bit like Microsoft Office. You can access them online and share them. Very practical to establish your guest list and keep your budget updated

All-in-one Wedding Planner is an excel document which will have all the different information regarding your wedding : to-do list, budget, venue, caterer, photographer, hairdresser, dress....

The Address book is an online documents that you can share with your guests somehow in order to get their address instead of having to call 150 persons...

Guest list where you put name of guests - obviously -

Budget Planner is a great tool to follow your expenses from A to Z

To-Do list with their different colour scheme according to their status.

Seating chart should you have a sit down wedding

Reception Menu.

Music List : great addition to check what music you absolutely want and absolutely dont want too !! So a document to give to your wedding planner and obviously to your dj.

You can share the photos of your wedding thanks to Google Picasa. You have as well Picnik ! You can modify your photo thanks to this tool. Very practical.

Enjoy your new best friend online tool !! Go on http://www.google.com/weddings/