Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Photo of the Day | Taking His Breath Away

The "Love Is..." comic can be silly at times, but it's one I look forward to reading every day. I just had to share today's ~ I'm pretty sure every bride's dream is to take her groom's breath away as he watches her walk down the aisle.


~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Monday, December 10, 2012

Photo of the Day | More Diamonds!

I absolutely adore diamonds, especially from Tiffany. A month or so ago, I featured engagement rings from this amazing designer in the Photo of the Day ~ today, let's drool over some wedding bands!


Which would you choose if given the choice? I love the one on the right!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters



Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Photo of the Day | Jessica Biel's Pink Wedding Dress

I love Jessica Biel's pink wedding dress ~ it's absolutely beautiful! ~ but I'm not sure I'd go with something other than white or ivory on my big day. Would you opt for a colored dress for your wedding?



~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Photo of the Day | Chalkboard Drink Menu

I LOVE this gorgeous chalkboard drink menu. Did you have a signature drink at your wedding reception?

~Heather
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Photo of the Day | Marrying the Love of My Life

This one is still on my bucket list ~ have you crossed it off yours yet?


Happy Sunday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Photo of the Day | Champagne Fountain

The BF has recently introduced me to champagne and other sparkling wines, and to say I'm in love is a total understatement. I can't get enough of it! So the idea of a champagne fountain like this one definitely has appeal!



Would you like a champagne fountain at your reception?

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Photo of the Day | Bachelorette Party Shoes

Love the bling on these shoes! They would be absolutely perfect for a bachelorette party!



~Heather
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Monday, November 5, 2012

2012.11.05 | Custom Wedding Garters!

It's been awhile since I've shared any of my wedding garters, but rather than spotlighting any new items I have available for purchase, I thought it would be fun to share pictures of a few of my most recent custom garters. I'll be honest: sometimes I get tired of making the same garters day in and day out. My Yankees garters are by far my best-sellers and I usually have at least one set I'm working on in any given week, but man, do I get sick of working with navy blue and white all the time! =P So I LOVE when I get a custom request for an item that's out of the ordinary ~ such requests usually require thinking outside the box a little, and the results are always fun and different! 



This wedding garter set was a custom request made by one of my friends who is a skydiving fanatic ~ it was given as a gift to one of his skydiving friends.The bride's wedding colors were hot pink and brown, and we embellished each garter with a parachute release pin to represent her love of the adrenaline rush-inducing sport!


This Mickey Mouse themed wedding garter was purchase as a gift by the bride's sister ~ the couple wed in Disney World so the garter was perfect!


This adorable panda garter was the result of one of my more unusual requests. The bride was very specific about what she wanted and of course, I had to ask for the story behind her request! In her own words: "When we first started dating, my fiance took me to a San Francisco Giants game. It got really cold in the evening, and I needed a hat. The only hats that were available were panda hats, because one of the Giants' players is nicknamed "Panda." So I wore this stupid, fuzzy panda hat because I was freezing. I looked ridiculous. After the game, we walked down the street to find a restaurant (I wasn't even thinking about the hat at this point) and people kept calling me "Panda," trying to "pet" my head. From that point on, my fiance has referred to me as "Panda." Looking back, I can't believe the name stuck! I just know the garter will make him laugh, but at the same time, he'll love it as a keepsake."

If you're interested in ordering a custom wedding garter, I have a form here on my website where you can fill in the details of your request ~ I'd love to work with you to create something unique and perfect for your special day!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters


Photo of the Day | Tree Stump Wedding Cake

This tree stump cake is absolutely beautiful and so realistic! And it scores major bonus points because the creator, Kaysie Lackey, is from Seattle! She is the owner of The People's Cake ~ a gallery of her work {as well as creations by her coworkers'} can be viewed here


Try to avoid drooling on your keyboard ~ the cake looks delicious!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Photo of the Day | Gals vs Guys

Shots of the wedding party horsing around are always my favorites. I love this creative pic of a football-loving bride and groom with their attendants!


Photo by Jonathan Ivy Photography. Check out the rest of the amazing shots from this wedding here.

Happy Sunday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Photo of the Day | A Beautiful Marriage

So often, brides focus on the fun of the wedding planning and forget that they have an amazing marriage to look forward to after the big day has come and gone. I love this simple reminder that a beautiful marriage is just as important {if not more so!} than a beautiful wedding.



~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Friday, November 2, 2012

November Sale!


All month long, use Promotion Code NOV10 to get 10% off everything in my shop!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Photo of the Day | Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Diamonds (especially from Tiffany!) always make me smile! Aren't these sparklers gorgeous!?!

Which of these rings would you choose? I've got my eye on the one on the left!



~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Photo of the Day | Rainy Wedding Day Footwear

These adorable hot pink rubber boots would be perfect for a rainy day wedding!



~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Change is Coming!

Changes are coming to the Sugarplum Garters Blog!

Lately I've totally had weddings on the brain, which isn't a big surprise considering that I work in the wedding industry AND am in a relationship that I hope will one day lead to planning a wedding of my own. 

Up until now, my blog posts {which have been few and far between... Oops!} have been garter-related, but in the coming weeks, look for more general wedding posts and pictures on the latest fashions and trends! I will be starting a daily feature called "Photo of the Day" as well as a weekly "Do or Don't" post, asking you to weigh in on a new wedding trend.

I'm excited for the change and I hope you are too!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters


Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween!

Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween! I have several brides getting married today ~ would you choose All Hallows' Eve as your wedding day?


~Heather
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Saturday, September 8, 2012

New in the Shop | Police Officer and Firefighter Inspired Wedding Garters

This wedding season has been a busy one, so surprise, surprise ~ no blog posts! I just wanted to really quickly share a few new items that I'm REALLY excited about that I've recently added to my shop.

A few months ago, I had a bride contact me about a custom police officer inspired wedding garter. She referred to the "Thin Blue Line," which to be honest, I had never heard of. 30 seconds on Google, and I had my answer ~ and the perfect design idea for the garter! Below is the result ~ I've had it listed in my Etsy shop for a month or so and it's turned out to be a big seller!



The Thin Blue Line wedding garters were so popular that I decided to add a Thin Red Line version for brides who are marrying fireman. Here's what I came up with:


I would love to hear what you think about these latest designs, and as always, I'm thrilled to hear any new design ideas you might have!

Happy Saturday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Friday, July 20, 2012

Sale!!!

Now through Monday, everything in my Etsy shop is 10% off!!!

Happy Friday, everyone!

~Heather
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Friday, July 13, 2012

2012.07.13 | New Wedding Garters!

Happy Friday the 13th!

I just wanted to share a few new garters that are now available for purchase in my shop. Like all my products, these garters are available individually or as a set.




Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Thursday, July 12, 2012

So It Turns Out That Blogging On A Regular Basis Isn't Really My Thing...

I have the best of intentions when it comes to keeping up my blog, but considering it's been over a year(!!!) since I last posted, I'm obviously not very good at blogging regularly! I'm hoping to change that in the coming weeks, and will be sharing new items listed in my shop as well as posting some responses to frequently asked garter-related questions.


For now, I will leave you with a link to my new (and most definitely improved) website ~ http://www.sugarplumgarters.com/servlet/StoreFront. I've been working with a friend from high school for quite some time on this new design, and I couldn't be happier with the final product. We still have a few odds and ends to finish up, but for the most part, it's finished! Comments and critiques are welcome!


~Heather
Sugarplum Garters