It's Friday We're in Love with... MINIs!

At Relish, we have such a large selection of invitations due to all the options available in our ground-breaking (patent-pending) iBuilder software that it would be impossible for us to have samples of all the invitations available. But, what we do offer are mini-invitations!

You can put together your bottom layer, top layer and unique embellishments and we will assemble mini-samples to send to you! You will get to see the colors, patterns and embellishment in person. And the best part? They are all 100% FREE! So what are you waiting for? Join the hundreds of people across the country (and even across the pond) who have already ordered their unique creations. Get to playing on Relish's iBuilder today and order your custom-made mini-invitations!!

It's Friday we're in Love with... Enchanted Atelier (couture accessories)

Ahhh... the power of social networking. Since my Facebook 1-month hiatus, I am being careful at how often I let myself get "lost" on there. You know how it is... You see a comment someone left after yours on a friend's page and you recognize that person's name. Then you see they are married to so and so, then you look at their page and it goes on and on... Well, usually the most profound discoveries on Facebook are things like "Awww.. they got married!!" or "wow... THEY got married?!" or "what adorable kids" - nothing too out of the ordinary. So when my rabbit trail the other day led me to a girl from my hometown who owns an amazing wedding biz - I was so excited I couldn't wait to blog about it! And oh... what a find I have stumbled upon! To all my wedding friends, you HAVE to look at this company. It is elegance and beauty and all things wedding wonderful - Enchanted Atelier.

Liv Hart is the woman behind Enchanted Atelier - the woman that I only knew as a high school girl way back when. She was always very artistic and has found a beautiful way to turn art into something you can touch and wear on your most beautiful day. Since entering the wedding industry with Relish, I have had the pleasure to discover many beautiful jewelry stores, bridal shops and accessory lines. But this line of products are special - the pure details to these elegant pieces - they all seem to tell a story. They all feel so original that I would love to have one to pass down to my daughter one day. They look like family heirlooms. They are sincerely moving pieces. And, for couture - they are "price-friendly". I bought couture accessories when I got married and to think I could have had these pieces for what I spent... these pieces have more personality than any I've seen. So, enough about what I think of them. Photos speak louder than words. Below are some of my personal favorites. But please look at the website to see many more. Just look at all the details...

Enchanted Atelier's beautiful products are found in some of the most exclusive couture stores around the country. There are also some products you can purchase directly online. To my Tennessee friends, sadly there are no stores currently carrying these in the Vol State. But, if you or someone you know would like to be the first one - you should contact Liv.

Don't you love a great find?! I'm not the first one to discover this wonderful company. The Knot has featured them as well as many of our "go-to" wedding companies. Remember to check out their full selection online. Have a great weekend everyone!

It's Friday We're in Love with... New Bridal Shower Designs!!!

Okay, so occasionally we're in love with our own stuff. That's okay, right? Especially when it's just so darn cute! Last week, Relish finally added Bachelorette Party invitations & Engagement Party invitations to our catalog. This week, we added to our Bridal Shower invitation line by adding new Co-Ed Shower invitations & Lingerie Shower Invitations. And, they are oh, so fresh & fun!!!

Co-Ed Showers are becoming much more popular lately. And why shouldn't guys join in on the fun?! :) In fact, some of our friends recently had a co-ed shower and the guys had just as much fun as the girls! With the invitations, you can make them cute, but want to be sure they aren't too frilly, because they will be going out to guys too. And since many guys will be grumbling about having to go to a "bridal shower" - sending them a frilly invite will not help the situation! So, without further ado, check out these designs!

As you know. all Relish's invitations come in different color combos. So, it's best to just check them out yourself and find out what your favorite option is. I love this His N' Hers so much - here are a few of the other options.

Here is a FAVE from awesome designer Paula Kennedy!

And one from designer Lindsay Brazier Speck...

And one from yours truly (Stephanie Peek Resch)

I just love how simply switching color schemes gives a whole new look and feel to a design!

And now that the guys are taken care of, here's a line that's 100% all woman! ;) Cute, colorful Lingerie Shower Invitations!!!

Want something more simple without lingerie? 

And my FAVE, from designer Lindsay... How cute is this?!

Thanks to our fabulous Relish designers! Check out these and all our products at http://www.getrelish.com/! And enjoy this wonderful, long holiday weekend! Happy 4th of July everyone!

It's Friday We're in Love with... Father-Daughter Dances

In honor of the upcoming weekend, we thought we'd take a peek at the special place dads have in weddings, specifically the beautiful father-daughter dance.

This past weekend I was honored to attend the wedding of some of our dearest friends, Keith & Kelly. They are blending their beautiful families together and during the reception they had a daughter dance that was between both of them and their 3 princesses. I do not normally cry at weddings but watching them dance with their beautiful little girls set off a tear storm. The song was "I danced with Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman (listen here)

Not every little girl is blessed with a wonderful father. I was personally blessed that mine chose to love me (I was adopted by my maternal grandparents early in life) My "daddy" and I are very close and some of my best moments in my entire life are him walking me down the aisle (he made jokes during our long walk) and dancing with him at the reception. We danced to "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion.

For your special day, think of songs that may have been special between you growing up. Or choose from some of these popular and very touching Father / Daughter dance songs. These are the Top 10 as of last year (as listed here)

1. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
2. Because you Loved Me by Celine Dion
3. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
4. There You'll Be by Faith Hill
5. The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
6. Hero by Mariah Carey
7. Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross
8. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
9. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
10. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston

Thanks to all wonderful fathers out there. And to my special dad, thank you so very much for your years of love and support that mean more to me than I can put into words. I love you very much and appreciate you this Father's Day and every day. I truly AM who I am today because you (and mom) loved me.

Have a great weekend everyone and Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

It's Friday We're in Love with... Cake!

If invitations are the first thing that kicks off a wedding's theme, then cake is the last (yummy) piece! At Relish, we have been blessed to get to meet so many wonderful local bakers! And with shows like Cake Boss, it seems the whole world is getting to know what all is possible in the world of wedding cakes!

While we would love to blog about cakes from across the world. We only know how excellent the cakes in our own backyard look (in person) and taste. So for now, take a look at our three Nashville faves who, in our opinion are as good as you'll find anywhere. In fact, two of them have been featured on Martha Stewart!

Let's start with our long-time friend, Cakes by Shara. If Relish made wedding cakes, they would most likely look like Shara's. Her cake designs are fresh, bright and beautiful! And the taste? Yeah... we didn't know fondant could taste so GOOD!!!

Aren't these so "Relishy"? But, the REAL reason we adore Shara? She has THE BEST cupcakes ever! (one of which was a winner on Martha Stewart's national cupcake contest!)

Bring cupcakes into your wedding by having a wedding CUPcake!

Want something more elegant, more classic / traditional? Maples Wedding Cakes has the most spectacular designs! Some of their cakes are so beautiful, I would never have the heart to cut into them! The artist in me is envious of their A-MA-ZING attention to detail! Seriously, they are so beautiful that you need to see them in person. Just look at these...

Want something customized to match your linen pattern (or perhaps your Relish invitation)? Look at this...

One thing I love the most about Maples is their presentation. Just look at how this cake stand really makes the cake go from beautiful to amazing.

Want something that combines the two styles above? Something fun and yet very detailed? Check out the cakes at The Bake Shoppe! They are some of the most creative ladies! I love the bright cakes (including the blue & brown cakes we opened with above). 

Also, you HAVE to try their champagne wedding cake truffles. I had no idea that you could fit that kind of flavor into a bite-size, hard-shelled, piece of Heaven! I'm serious. If I could, I would order some every day!!!

Also, all 3 companies make great groom's cakes. Check out their sites for their amazing designs. I could have included a ton of them here (great ideas), but I wanted to leave you with just this one I found from The Bake Shoppe. St. Louis Cardinals fans represent! ;) 

Getting great cake combined with the best team in baseball - now, that's what I call having your cake and eating it too! ;) Have a great weekend everyone!

It's Friday We're in Love with... Flowers!

Flowers more than anything seem to dictate the change of seasons. It can also dictate the tone of your special wedding day.

So what are the 2010 wedding flower trends? Well, most wedding bouquets will continue to be hand-tied, where the flowers are gathered together and the stems are wrapped in wide ribbon. Brides wanting more glamorous bouquets choose beads, jewels, pins, etc to dress up plain ribbon-wrapped stems and blooms. But the main trend of 2010 seems to be SIMPLY COLOR. By that we mean two things. First, many brides are opting for more simple arrangements that have some splash of their theme inside the bouquet (ex: branch twine below) Second, in those simple arrangements, they are choosing bold colors (which we at Relish LOVE) - colors like bright Orange with Fuchsia. We've even seen Blue bouquets (done well)! Even in the more elegant traditional arrangements of roses, we are pleased to see the colors have blossomed into more bold pinks, purples and greens! 

Check out The Knot for lots of great 2010 wedding flower ideas!

If you are getting married in Nashville, we recommend these great floral designers (our personal faves): Fresh by Carryann & Brocade Designs

If you're looking to save some money and do some (or all - if you are brave) flowers yourself, we highly recommend http://www.fiftyflowers.com/. I actually used them for my own wedding!

How else can you incorporate flowers into your big day?

Hair Accessories! The idea of a flower in my hair seemed strange on my wedding day just 5 short years ago. Now it is a beautiful trend!

You may choose to go with real flowers or silk or even something made of fabric to simply resemble flowers, like below.

If you are interested in the fabric florals and are in the Nashville area, check out this company Stellar Made on Facebook to see some of their wonderfully beautiful fabric flower creations. You may even talk to them about doing something custom for your day!

While traditional flowers are still in, we are liking these new floral trends! In fact, this Friday you might say we are in love with them! Have a great weekend everyone! And remember to stop and smell the roses... unless they are satin. ;)