The talented Sarah Kathleen shot this fabulous navy themed engagement shoot. Here’s what she had to say about it:

“Travis had  spent 6 months deep under the sea on a U-Boat,  far away from  the love of his life. He finally got to come home and we were just able to squeeze in their engagement  session. I was so  excited when he suggested wearing his uniform so that we could capture  this very special time in their lives. Whoever  said “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” wasn’t kidding around.”

Shoot styled by Jamie with Lemonade Design Co.

We’ll be sharing Sarah and Travis’ intimate wedding with IW readers on Monday.

Who doesn’t love free wedding printables? I’ve tracked down a bunch of freebies for all of you budget savvy brides!

Mad Libs are all the rage for weddings right now. Why not get your hands on some free ones? Love vs Design created these snazzy confetti Mad Libs that you can download and print.

Love vs Design also has some adorable retro flags that you can use to adorn your cupcakes.

If you love the vintage look, check out these printable wedding tickets from Miss Cutie Pie. These would be a great way to dress up your DIY wedding favors.

These chevron tags from The Tomkat Studio would also be a nice addition to your wedding favors.

 These vintage wedding labels by Cathe Holden of Justsomethingimade.com are downloadable PDF templates in a variety of colors.

I love these fillable apothecary labels, also by Cathe Holden of Justsomethingimade.com

 Cathe Holden of Justsomethingimade.com also made these lovely customizable labels in a variety of great colors.

It’s a good thing I snapped photos of these meringue cookies as soon as they came out of the oven, because 15 minutes later they were almost all gone. My two girls caught sight of them on the kitchen counter just after getting home from school – and, well, let’s just say they were on a sugar high for most of the evening.

These meringue cookies are not only dreamy to behold, they really are melt in your mouth delish! Fat-free too! I think they would be perfect as DIY wedding favors or shower favors.

To be honest, I have never made meringue before. I was surprised at how easy it is to make. Much easier than candy! They key is to make these on a day when the air is dry because humidity affects meringue.

Here is the recipe and tutorial for meringue cookies:

Imagine getting married along the quaint, picturesque shores of of eastern Canada? What about an intimate wedding weekend at a cottage, tucked away on Nova Scotia’s famous lighthouse route?

Rosewood On The Cove in Hubbards, Nova Scotia is a seaside wedding venue perfect for weddings up to 25 people.

Sea Lavender and Oceania cottages provide ample space for entertaining a small group both inside and out. The large wrap around verandah and luxurious interior wrapped in candlelight, crackling fire, twinkling mini lights and the sounds of a harp, classical guitar or a string quartet playing, sets the stage for a truly romantic and unforgettable atmosphere.

An outdoor wedding in the oceanfront gazebo is also an option for your small wedding. Candles and mini lights create a romantic seaside setting and the sounds of the sea are both enchanting and memorable.

If your guests are arriving from out of town, why not book them in one of the four star luxury oceanfront cottages on at Rosewood on the Cove?

Go to Rosewood on the Cove to find out more information about weddings at this intimate venue.

 Photo One and Two: Rosewood on the Cove; Photo Three: Twin Bridges Photography

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If you are going the DIY wedding route for your wedding stationery and you’re worried that your envelopes will look plain Jane, we’ve got the solution: vintage postage stamps!

Here is some vintage postage stamp inspiration:

The first one is from Uschi and Kay. She purchased her Canadian vintage stamps at Send More Mail.

Cards for Kiva blog has loads of vintage stamp inspiration, as seen below. For US vintage stamp sources she cites Verde Studio, Precious Owl, Sew Much More Decor, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Nickel Notions

Who says Kraft paper envelopes have to be dull? Check out the following by Designs Girl.