Louboutin-Real or Fake

Love these funky black Louboutin's with eyeballs all over them, but not sure I'd want to spend the thousands of dollars they cost.  But if you go to Do It Yourself Wedding Planning, they tell you just how to make your own version of this fun footwear.  Most black and white weddings are very formal and tuxedo-ish.  The addition of these babies will wow your guests and give you something to giggle about if there is a stressful moment or two on your wedding day.

Sure weddings are serious business, but every wedding day should have some whimsy.  So for a wedding with whimsy-walk down the aisle in fake Louboutin's even if you can't afford the real thing. And who cares if your great aunt is rolling her eyes at you...your 'eyes' will be rolling right back!

Lanterns Light Up Your Wedding Day (or Night)

Having a black and white wedding? Try these great paper lanterns with a difference! Hang them from trees, or inside your tent they'll make a statement. Or try the black lanterns on your tabletops (below) in place of centerpieces on your tables.  Both are from Save on Crafts' web site where there are a lot more great ideas for your wedding day.

Black and White Twilight Cupcake Wrapper

Visit Cupcake Wrapture (cute name btw) has some great choices if you're looking for wraps for your cupcakes.  Not only offered in black and white but lots of colors too so you can use them as accents instead of keeping everything black and white! So if you want to cut costs for your wedding and make your own mini-cakes using cupcakes in great wraps Cupcake Wrapture is a great place to shop!

Black and White Wedding With An Accent of Red Inspiration Board

Inspiration for your black and white wedding with accents in red! A wedding look that is sophisticated as well as exciting.  This inspiration board courtesy of Junebug Wedding web site.  Visit them to find even more great ideas to inspire you when you plan your own wedding!

Top row left to right: Flowers by Fleurish, Cake from Brides.com, Photo by John and Joseph Photography
Second row left to right: Red Velvet China by Rosanna, Dress by Vera Wang on Brides.com, Party Raffle China by Rosanna
Third row left to right: Photo by La Vie Photography, Pomegranate Seating Cards from Martha Stewart, Dress by Oscar de la Renta on Brides.com
Bottom row left to right: Wine decanter and glass from Martha Stewart, Red Coral Earrings by Cathy Waterman at Twist, Button Seating Cards from Martha Stewart

Picture Perfect Cameo Tablescape

I've always been in love with cameos so when I saw this tablescape on Martha Stewart's site I had to share it with you.  Martha and her staff are their usual creative selves and give you a total look for less by adding DIY elements.  Martha Stewart Weddings how to design in pink, black and white features a cameo.  For additional directions check out her site (linked above).  Note how she adds some black stitching to the edge of the linen napkin for accent and edges her place cards with black.  The favor box sits in the center of white china with a black and white trim, it has a beautiful cameo look added to the top of the favor box.  The link for where Martha got the cameo pieces to make the favor boxes in on her site as well.  Overall a designer look with a do it yourself price tag. 

Black and White Bracelet

Bonn Bons make the perfect jewelry for the bride planning a black and white wedding.  You add the charms of your choice to a base bracelet.  This lets you have as much glitz and glam as you choose.  Visit their web site to see a variety of charms you can use to build your bracelet. 

White Carnations, Ribbon Flowers And A Black Pleated Handle Turn This Bouquet Into A Scene Stealer!

Martha Stewart offers this pleated black handle bouquet made with inexpensive but deluxe white carnations.  If you look carefully at this bouquet you'll also see some handmade white ribbon flowers added to the mix--a beautiful way to add another texture to the bouquet.