Summer Wedding Flip Flops-YES!!

It's the first long weekend of the summer and it's gorgeous out so I'm thinking flip flops!  When I was younger flip flops were called something else, I won't mention it here but it is now considered a type of underwear (LOL), and were plastic and only good for one beachy season but now....OH NOW they've come a loooong way!

Destination & beach weddings are big business now and why on earth, as much as I LOVE them, would you wear a pair of heels.....especially when there are some fantastically cute flip flops now!

Check out these one for a bride...and for $11seriously you can't go wrong!

rocktheflops' shop, etsy

Prefer something in blue with a touch of bejeweled these are a stunner!  and the peacock feather-so pretty!

smc801's shop, etsy

I have a pair of these puppies studded with swarovsky crystals (of course I do-this isn't shocking anyone I know:)) and they are a little pricier but worth every penny!!  I've had them for three years and walked all over Italy with them-comfortably!

CrystalMeFlipFlops' Shop, etsy

Prefer more of a "real shoe" flip flop

Love the dragon fly crystal adornment on this Kate Spade shoe

And for those of you that are a true beach purist this one is for you!

Lady Bead

You can have the prettiness of a fancy shoe with the ability to run your manicured piggies through the hot sand....ahhh!

With all this inspiration go out and get yourself a pedi and a pair of pretty new thongs.....oh I mean...you know what I mean:-)

Feather Fancy

Do you love feathers?  There's just something about the way a breeze can set them fluttering that just catches your eye and you have no choice but to watch it flutter

Here are a few stunning bouquets using feathers.....

LOVE the use of different types of feathers and the beautiful little detailed brooch that acts like the center of a flowers.....

By La Plume Ethere

These really look like fluffy flowers!!  So fanciful!  If you love feather accessories view La Plume Ethere's Etsy site-so girly and pretty!!

How about this beauty for some drama? 

Here are a couple of bouquets that I have done using feathers....

As seen in WedLuxe Magazine

What do you think of a black boa wrapped around the base of the bouquet and  coming down the front as a dramatic tail?

Or a few feathers in the bouquet...

Photo courtesy of Triplecord Photography

Would you add feathers to your bouquet?  Or a bouquet of feathers?  Something dark and dramatic or something light and airy? 
Whatever your choice adding feathers to your bouquet is something unexpected and fun for the bride wanting something a little different.