Have you ever been struck with an idea that you know is genius but you’re just not sure how to bring it to fruition? In the wedding world, I feel like wedding planners are often in this situation since they are involved full-circle with planning events and the actual day of the event. They see a need for something but don’t have the answer right at their fingertips. Today’s Great Find is brought to you by California wedding planner Jill Watson, who knows a thing or two about windy wedding days.

We can all appreciate pictures of a bride with a flowing veil but when the wind kicks in, it gets a little out of control. Since you can’t have someone stand with you at all times to tame your veil, you are stuck with a crazy veil situation . Check out this bride (I have to say, she’s handling the weather and her unruly veil pretty well):

(Image by: Eyes2See Photography)

Brides used to be out of luck if their wedding happened to be on a windy day but now you can actually tame your veil in a pretty way. Save the Veil is a set of 6 magnetic veil weights, in either Mother of Pearl or Swarovski Crystal (oval or round), that simply hold your veil in place. This is the kind of thing you buy and have on hand just in case; in other words, a Great Find! Check out the video:

 Think of how smart you are going to feel if your wedding falls on a windy day and you whip these out!

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog,

Kelly

Some days, I wake up and I know exactly what I need to tell you and how I am going to tell it to you. Other days, I wake up thinking of  something I’ve seen lately and just can’t figure out the best approach so I sit with it. And I sit with it…

So what’s in my lap today? A few goodies that are not really related to each other but should please you nonetheless (and please your besties should you be looking for bridal party gifts).

First is a clutch I am DYING for. This is monumental because I am not necessarily a purse girl. I have a few but they’re not sexy or particularly flashy. These reversible luxe babies from Hammocks &  High Tea (a luxury eco-friendly textile company) are a game changer for me:

I covet the black and white one the most (says the non-purse girl…)

Do you see why I’ve been in sort of a tizzy over these? They’re smart and stylish- a combo that gets me every time. Browse Hammocks & High Tea’s website and be ready to pounce because these are available starting today and have hit the stores just in time for gift giving season!

The next product you need to check out is perfect for your ENTIRE bridal party, not just the gals. Urbanears came to me via Stephanie Gandy-Riley, our editor, and I knew they were special from the get go. These ultra-hip headphones come in 4 styles and so many colors; surely you’ll find your bridal party’s favorite colors or a set to coordinate with your wedding colors. If you are into music, like to make music, or want the coolest aisle dance in the history of aisle dances, get yourself some Urbanears. Here are the Raspberry Bagis headphones:

And here’s a screen shot of the new Fall color choices (I played around with the very fun color chooser feature which you will find irresistible):

Just so you know, although the colors are a really tempting and important  feature of Urbanears, they are also a high quality product; the Urbanears founders are known for their passion for style and function. Lucky us!

Now that I have shared 2 fabulous gifts to bestow on your bridal party, it’s your turn to class up the wrapping a bit with these cuties from Lisa Leonard Designs. The “Grateful Tags” are hand-stamped pewter tags that up the charm factor of any gift.

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly