Wedding Dessert Trend: Mini Pies

Okay, so we all know how popular the cupcake has been over the last few years and I think it is time for a new dessert to take center stage at weddings. I just came across this concept tonight, and I am so in love I had to share: Mini Pies!


What makes mini pies superior to cupcakes you ask? 
1. They are fresh and unique. 
2. They would go great with a rustic or vintage theme.
3. Mini pies are perfect for summer weddings.
4. You can have multiple flavors to make all your guests happy. 
5. Mini Pies would be adorable favors for your guests. 


There are a couple of different kinds of mini-pies. One is exactly what you think: tiny little pies that look Ahhhmazingly delicious and adorable.

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... and the other is hand pies. I came across a recipe for these and actually had to Google what a hand pie is. Basically, it is a pie which is all-enclosed and portable (think Hostess pies, but homemade and actually delicious). 


Side note: Here is the recipe I found for Blueberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies.

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I love that pie is a fresh take on wedding desserts and I hope this is a trend that takes off because I would love to go to a wedding which has pie, it sounds delicious! 

Vintage Inspired Accessories

What better accessory to add to your vintage wedding that a face veil? 

Vintage Style Wedding Dresses

Everyday I have girls coming in and asking for vintage style lace wedding dresses and rest assured my vintage-loving friends we have TONS of lovely lace dresses that we are just dying to have in store. Luckily 2012 wedding dresses will be arriving soon, but until then enjoy this eye candy that I have put here for you to lust over! 

To Do or Not to Do: Birdcage Veils

One of the hottest wedding accessories right now is the Birdcage Veil. This small blusher-like veil is usually worn over the face and slightly off to an angle (usually over just one eye). 

Even though this wedding accessory screams "vintage" it may not be right for your vintage-inspired wedding. Not every person who puts on a birdcage veil falls in love at first sight, and that's just fine. The best thing about your wedding day look is that you get to customize it to match your own personal style. The best way to know if a birdcage veil is right for you is to try them on!

There are a couple different styles of birdcage veils, so be sure to try them all!

1. Veil Only Birdcage

Photo Courtesy of Mariell

A Veil only birdcage veil is just that, only a veil. This type of veil has a small swath of French netting and a comb which is generally worn at the crown or back of the head. Simple and classic. 

2. Visor Veil Birdcage

                               

Photo Courtesy of Mariell

Photo Courtesy of Mariell

This type of birdcage veil has two combs attached to the French netting and the combs will be placed on either side of your head. A vintage style with a modern twist. 

3. Birdcage Veil with an accessory

                           

                          Photo Courtesy Mariell

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This veil is just like the veil only option, but instead of just a comb features an accessory, usually a brooch, hair comb, or a flower. The accessory and veil can be separate or attached. 

4. Fascinator with Birdcage Veil

                               

                                   Photo Courtesy Erica Koesler

Photo Courtesy Mariell

Think of a fascinator as a small hat. This style has become increasingly popular since their appearance at the royal wedding. This style is fun and super retro. 

Looking for Bridal Expressions' Brides!!

We are looking for Bridal Expressions’ brides who want to show off themselves in their dress from Bridal Expressions. Currently we are putting together a photo book to be displayed in the store to show off all of our happy customers. It seems that we always get to see and experience the fun of helping a bride choose her dress, but we rarely get to see how fabulous our brides look either in their portraits or on their wedding day. So if you are a Bridal Expressions bride, or know someone who is please email us your photo for our new photograph collection!

--Chelsea