Looking for a unique favor? Look no further! These fun and miniature Bell Jars from The Wedding Outlet could not be more adorable. Fill it with a delicious cupcake in your favorite flavor or fill it with something unique and decorative. Consider displaying these on your dessert tables too. Your guests will surely want to take one home. (Stickers sold separately) Each package contains four miniature glass jars.

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So happy to have The Wedding Salon with us today. They will be sharing hot trends for Summer 2012 weddings.

Brad & Angelina, Justin & Jessica, Halle & Olivier are not the only ones planning big weddings in 2012! At The Wedding Salon in New York City, brides’ fantasy weddings came to life with the hottest trends for Summer 2012 being unveiled this past Monday.

Photos Courtesy of Ryan Brenizer Photography

"We were thrilled to be able to celebrate the launch of Summer Wedding Season with some of the top names in the industry including Colin Cowie, Carlo’s Bakery of Cake Boss & Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings in addition to over 1500 New York Brides! We look forward to seeing all the trends from The Wedding Salon come to life in the season ahead," says Wedding Salon Founder and renowned Celebrity Event Planner, Tatiana Byron.

Photos Courtesy of Ryan Brenizer Photography

Larger-than-life reception tables will be a focal point of weddings this summer. Ariston Flowers and Events showcased this trend with sky-high tiered cylinders filled with all-white calla lilies, dripping with orchids and crystal. David Tutera also opted for larger-than-life with his reception table designed for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings complete with weeping willow branches, hanging glass orbs and floating candles, creating a truly whimsical effect. Extraordinary Productions revealed that all-white tables with crystal accents will be the ultimate trend for Summer 2012 by creating branches encrusted with crystal surrounded by white tulips and hydrangea. In-Tents Rentals revealed that brides will opt for over-the-top canopies complete with white ostrich feathers, dripping with orchids.

Photos Courtesy of Ryan Brenizer Photography

As for Pantone’s prediction that Tangerine will be the color of 2012, Betty’s Total Events utilized shades of tangerine and coral over exotic coral linen to accent their luxe all-white tiered reception table with striking pops of color. Priam Vineyards also looked to Pantone’s prediction by accenting their rustic reception table with tangerine and coral florals.

As for Wedding Day Couture, Jaehee Bridal Atelier revealed that brides will look to Princess and Vintage Gowns by showcasing classic Kenneth Pool ballgowns and Jenny Packham’s sleek silhouettes with crystal and sequined accents. As for wedding day beauty, Kiss explained that red nails and fake eyelashes will be a hot trend for brides this upcoming season.

The Morris Truck showcased a key trend for late night weddings – grilled cheese as a late-night favor before the guests head home, while Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs revealed that finger food and cocktail-style receptions will be a huge trend with brides opting for finger foods including Roquefort-crusted grape hors d’oeuvres. As for dessert, brides are looking for new treats for their guests such as cake-cups from Bee’s Knees Baking Company showcasing “Comfort-Food” flavors such as Peanut Butter and Jelly & Honey Bourbon.

Showing that a Beach Wedding will never go out of style, The Wedding Salon featured the biggest names in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons including St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico Tourism Board, Palace Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean and Mexico, The Islands of the Bahamas, and The Leading Hotels of The World highlighting their amazing properties as the go-to destinations for Summer 2012. 

Pamela Wedding Flip Flops : available in your choice of 56 ribbon colors and 9 flop colors, and are adorned with a big Swarovski square crystal at the toe and two rows of real Clear Swarovski Crystals. These are super bling. {shown in hot pink}

Princess Wedding Flip Flops : available in your choice of 56 ribbon colors and 9 flop colors, and are adorned with a simple bow and a big Swarovski square crystal at the toe. These are super cute. {shown in purple}

Marjorie Wedding Flip Flops : available in your choice of 56 ribbon colors and 9 flop colors, and are adorned with a large satin bow and a beautiful Gold or Silver colored Swarovski Crystal ball with clear crystals. These encompass elegance and sparkle to any outfit. {shown in navy blue}

Kate Wedding Flip Flops : available in your choice of 56 ribbon colors and 9 flop colors, and are adorned with a cute bow at the toe. These are adorable. {shown in yellow}

I'm thrilled to first welcome the super sweet Caroline of Paloma's Nest, home of the original Ring Bearer Bowl™ {listing here}. The Paloma's Nest collection also includes keepsake ornaments, cake plates, cuff links, bouquet tiles, and more.

And, secondly, I want to give a warm welcome to Maribel of EightTreeStreet who offers an eclectic mix of wreath and floral designs {listing here} that are perfect for weddings in all seasons, holidays and occasions. Maribel uses exquisite high end silk flowers, ribbons and hand crafted supplies and loves to make custom designs.

If you are a vendor, local or national, I would love to list your business with us and have you join Best Wedding Sites. Not only do you join an ever growing and expanding directory, but you will reach brides from both the vendor guide and the daily wedding blog :)

Spring is in the air {well, in most areas - still a bit chilly here} and Favor Days has some great favors that are perfect for the season. Among them, include daisy themed favors and butterfly favors. There are so many fun and adorable choices too - from sachets to plantable seeds for your daisy themed event. Even the cutest salt and pepper shakers. And, for your butterfly themed party - you can choose from candy and tin favor boxes and even pearl embellished place card holders. Be sure to visit Favor Days to see even more choices for our spring wedding favors.

Personalized Butterfly Acrylic Favor Boxes, "Butterfly In Flight" Plantable Seed Favors, Butterfly
Design Personalized Wedding Mint Tin Favors, "Love is Aflutter" Butterfly Place Card Holder Favors

This Keepsake Unity Sand Vessel with Lid Vase Set from Daisy Days is ideal for beach or outdoor weddings. This unique unity sand vase set, which resembles an apothecary jar, features a keepsake vessel with lid and two pouring vases. If you plan to have a family blending ceremony, additional pouring vases and colored sand is available. You can also choose to engrave the glass vessel with a monogram in your choice of lettering style and there are 17 choices of color for the sand.

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To enter the contest, please visit the New Arrivals section on The Wedding Outlet and then come back here to leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date {if you are a bride} and your favorite new item{s} from The Wedding Outlet online shop. The contest runs thru Monday April 30th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday May 1st. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}.

PS: don't forget to share this post with all your friends - any of my readers can enter to win.

Contest prize: A $100 shopping spree to The Wedding Outlet shop
Contest Deadline: Monday April 30th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What is your favorite "new" item{s} from The Wedding Outlet shop?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date if you're a bride}

Would you like FIVE additional entries into the giveaway?

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The winner is . . . Francesca who wrote: "Hello!! I'm getting married on August 24, 2012 and my favorite item that I absolutely fell in love with was the 'Timeless Duet' music note bookmark favor. My fiance and I are both musicians so this immediately tugged on my heart strings!"

Congratulations Francesca - I'll be emailing you personally for your mailing address or if you see this before I write, feel free to send me a message. Please note: winner has 48 business hours to reply or another winner will be selected.