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The bridal shower is a fun celebration, kind of a girl’s get together to gossip and babble about the big day coming up. Or, perhaps you’re throwing an even more exciting bridal shower involving the boys & girls! Either way, it should be a fun event to look forward to.

We all need a little bit of inspiration when it comes to our wedding day, especially when it comes to having ideas that will make it memorable.

Sometimes brides get too focused on the dress, accessories and decorations, and just plain forget to have fun! Take a little bit of time to plan out your special day so that you will not just look fabulous in the photos, but will have a remarkable experience, too.

Rhinestones, pearls, lace, and feathers – all of the beautiful things incorporated into a head band! They’re becoming more fashionable in place of the traditional bridal tiara or veil. We don’t live in the Cinderella Era anymore, so let’s embrace our personalities and bring out our individuality in our hair accessories.

I absolutely love the way this brides hair was done. You can tell it took some time, but still has the right amount of natural messiness.

The wedding reception menu has always been a big part of most weddings, from a sit down dinner of filet mignon and salmon, to a casual buffet with simple finger foods such as cheese, fruit and crackers.

I, myself, like the buffet option better, not only because it’s more cost effective, but you can also give your guests quite an array of options to choose from, finding something delectable for every palate.

Valentine's Day is Comming! And I could not be more excited! When it comes to weddings, at the root of all these pretty images is love! And that's why Valentine's Day is especially sweet here on The Perfect Palette. I for one have always loved the idea of sending love letters. It's such a sweet concept. A simple one, but one that truly makes my heart smile. When I think about Valentine's Day I think about the love I have for my husband, the love I have for my family and the love I have for all the things in my life that make me smile.

The great thing about paper flowers, is that with a little bit of resourcefulness and creativity, you can incorporate them into your wedding for free, using newspaper, vintage books, paper bags, and scrap paper. You can also use things like buttons or pieces from old jewelry to add even more interest.

Cheap Winter Wedding Centerpiece Ideas:

Flowers are one of the most beautiful decorations, and they just pop up out of the ground; a natural miracle. They are incorporated in just about every wedding ceremony, whether they are just used for the bouquet, or used elaborately in every aspect.

You will be showcasing your wedding bouquet on your long walk down the aisle, and hopefully preserving it as a keepsake, so make sure you put your personal touch into the design of your bouquet by discussing the look and feel you want with your florist.

Or, if you are designing and putting together your own bouquet, go for it! This can actually turn out to be a fun and rewarding project that doesn’t require too much skill.

Proposing marriage is pretty much a one-shot deal. If you mess it up, it will be one of those things that everyone remembers including your spouse. Try and get it right the first time with one of the great ideas below.

10 - Number 10 on our top 10 proposal ideas for Valentine’s Day, is a simple DON’T. - Don’t use the jumbotron at a sporting event. People have seen it a million times and it would be embarrassing if the woman you loved declined in front of thousands of people.