Tuesday Shoesday: Blue By Betsey Johnson

Blue by Betsey Johnson is one of our favorite new wedding shoe lines. The styles are dainty and feminine while still having that bit of kook that only Betsey Johnson can bring.

Below are a few of our favorites. The whole collection can be seen here.

Vow	Altar

Ring	Ivory	Knot

Gown	Shine

Plus Sized Bridesmaid Dresses

Your friends and family come in all shapes and sizes, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style and color when finding plus sized bridesmaid dresses.

Nordstrom has an amazing selection of plus sized bridesmaid dresses, many of which also come in standard misses sizes as well.

Donna Morgan 'Julie' Twist-Waist Silk Chiffon Gown	Alex Evenings Illusion Sleeve Lace Dress	Xscape Lace Yoke Mesh Gown

Adrianna Papell Iridescent Chiffon Petal Gown	Betsy & Adam Ruffled Jersey Dress	Alex Evenings Blouson Mesh Midi Gown

Alex Evenings Taffeta Peplum Fit & Flare Dress	Xscape Beaded Yoke Mesh Gown	Jessica Simpson Sleeveless Scoop Neck Dress with Bubble Skirt

Win Your Wedding Look From BHLDN. A $5000 Giveaway.

If you're engaged you're probably already on Pinterest all the time. So pin your dream wedding look (think gown, shoes — the whole kit and caboodle) for a chance to win a $5000 BHLDN gift card to buy it all. This is seriously like the Halley's Comet of bridal giveaways.

The rules are simple:

1. Complete the submission form here and click "Submit".
2. Follow @BHLDN on Pinterest.
3. Pin your entire wedding look for a chance to win a $5000 BHLDN gift card to buy it all!
4. Start pinning!

The winner will be chosen based on the creativity of their board.

Weekend Wedding Links

1. 8 couples tell how they knew they had found "The One." (The Knot)

2. How to decide if a destination wedding is right for you. (Brides)

3. The next big thing: temporary wedding tattoos. (Lover.ly)

4. Wedding planners reveal their cost-cutting secrets. (Bridal Guide)

5. 13 cake ideas to try. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

Put It Together: The Classic Bride

There are a lot big trends in weddings these days. Color! Mettalics! Rustic! But if you've always wanted to be a traditional bride, there is no shame in that game.

Wade through the sea of modern, vintage and even short wedding gowns, and eventually you will get back to basics with a traditional ballgown. Pair it up with some diamond accessories and a feminine shoe, and you'll will create a classic look that even the coolest trend couldn't compete with.

1. Marchesa Embroidered Layered Laces Gown

2. Blue by Betsey Johnson 'Gown' Sandal

3. Nadri Framed Cubic Zirconia & Crystal Drop Earrings

4. Oscar de la Renta 'Something Blue' Eau de Parfum

Unexpected Edible Favors

Edible favors are the best kind, but aren't limited to Jordan almonds. We found six edible favors that you most likely didn't think you could get. (Hot sauce? Yes, please!) They can all be personalized as well, so no one will think you're just cleaning out your pantry.

These are all from The Knot Wedding Shop, and with code FREE75 you can get free shipping on orders over $75. (Code is good site wide.)

Hot Sauce	Dubble Bubble Gumball Machine Favors	Olive Oil

Bags of Tea	Maple Syrup	Boxes of Tic Tacs

Tuesday Shoesday: Festive New Styles From Nordstrom

When we don't know what to do with ourselves, style wise, we go to Nordstrom. Their Wedding Boutique has everything you could possibly need for all things special occasion, and it's constantly refilled with new items.

This week we noticed six new styles of shoes, including new arrivals from Jimmy Choo, Valentino and Badgley Mischka.

Nina Earleen Pump	Badgley Mischka Petal Pump

Jimmy Choo Straits D'Orsay Sandal	Nina 'Bonique' Pump

Badgley Mischka Pasquel Pump	Valentino Couture Bow D'Orsay Pump

Fall Into Rustic Favors And Decor

We're knee-deep into October and are feeling woodsy and rustic. Nothing screams romance like crisp, fall weather and colorful foliage, and the decor ideas are endless.

These are the newest picks from American Bridal, The Knot and Green Bride Guide.

Little Stump Place Card Holder	Mr. & Mrs. Wooden Cake Topper	Tree-Branch Place Card/Photo Holder

Wood Love Birds Save-the-Dates	Burlap Silverware Holders

Hand-painted Wooden Couple Cake Topper	Pennant Paper Straws	Happily Ever After Banner

Weekend Wedding Links

1. 13 things not to say to your bridesmaids (The Knot)

2. Everything you need to know about engagement rings. (Yahoo!)

3. What to do when people RSVP with their kids, even though they weren't invited. (Brides)

4. Elopement etiquette: everything you need to know. (Huffington Post)

5. How to avoid hurt feelings when you don't invite your co-workers to your wedding. (Colin Cowie Weddings)

Watch Vera Wang’s Fall 2014 Bridal Collection

Couldn't get to any of the Bridal Market shows this week? No worries. Below we have video of the Vera Wang Fall 2014 collection, in all its pink glory.

A New Look For Bridal: Della Giovanna

We love new concepts in bridal, and Della Giovanna is doing something very interesting -- high quality wedding separates. We've all loafed around Pinterest, loving one top on a dress but wanting another bottom. Della Giovanna lets you customize your dress, offering better a better fit and silhouette. Beyond ruffles and lace, she also adds leather and hardware her collection.

Check out the slideshow of her collection:

Tuesday Shoesday: Manolo Blahnik

Carrie Bradshaw said in season three of Sex And The City, "You can take my Fendi baguette. You can take my ring and my watch, but don’t take my Manolo Blahniks." A special occasion deserves a special shoe, and shoes don't get more special than a pair of Blahniks.

These are a few of our favorites.

Hangisi Jeweled Pump	Sedaraby Open Toe d'Orsay Pump	Swan Pump

Chaos Cuff Sandal	Carolyne Pump	Lace Pump

40% Off Five Piece Place Settings At Wedgwood

Oooooh....this is notable: This month only, get 40% off formal fine china five-piece place settings. Talk about an easy way to stock up on your good china.

Sale includes popular five-piece settings like Cornucopia, Wedgwood White, and Intaglio, plus the New Ashlar, Butterfly Bloom, and Palladian sets.

Our favorites are below, but all the choices can be seen here.

Palladian	Wedgwood

Signet Platinum	India

Cornucopia	Butterfly Bloom