Wedding Ideas - Artists

This is Collossal is a real treasure trove of incredible and totally unexpected designs. It also shows endless possibilities of human creation. I always find something which leaves me lost of words. As a non-driver I'm not particularly interested in motorization but I'm not sure if Volkswagen Beetle in Thousands of Wood Pieces is still a car or an outstanding piece of art.

Posted: With his wife Agnes' birthday right around the corner, Chicago resident Ernst Berlin was struck with the perfect idea for a gift: illustrations of their 8-month-old son, Jacob. Berlin had two months to get the gift together, so he turned to the subreddit Reddit Gets Drawn and reached out to nearly 50 artists to see if they would be willing to create an illustration based on a family photograph.

The first time we invited black eyeliner into our makeup routine was a life-changing moment. Ever since that initial awkward, hesitant, shaky swipe, we've counted our trusty liner as one our closest beauty companions - there for us during our grunge phase (shudder), cat-eye obsession (still going strong) and all of the crazy emotional mood swings in between.

Whether I'm creating a natural, no makeup-makeup look or full-fledged evening glam, how the face is prepped is key to a successful look. And while cutting corners can save time, there are a few commandments I always follow when applying makeup, and ones that happen before I even touch a brush to anyone's face!

I think I can safely say that we've featured a lot of amazing jewelry sponsors over the years, but this is the first time we've featured a jewelry designing team like this: Arabesque is the creative partnership of silversmith Joshua Haiman and writer/illustrator Holly DeFount. Their first official collaboration was their own wedding rings!

Doodlebugs of the world: gather 'round! Though you may feel alone while scribbling in notebook margins during lectures, there are, in fact, others like you. Others who covet the perfect pen like it's the perfect romance. Others who can't hold a writing utensil without compulsively scribbling.

We don't even know where to start with this explosion of awesome, so let's just gush: metal rocket ships, plastic reindeer, vintage arcade games and a jukebox, wine barrels, vintage furniture, antlers, succulents... all DIYed to blissful, farm-raised local perfection. This couple and their friends are artists and IT SHOWS.

You know our thoughts on drugstore makeup. C'mon, why spend $100 when you can spend $10. Of course, we've made exceptions for the classics that are a little more on the pricey side, but a quality cheapie is a no-brainer!

I know weekends in January for a lot of you mean time to research and find the perfect photographer, planner, rental company or caterer to name of few of the many artists you'll need for your day. We wanted to remind you that we have so many talented, passionate and just plain rad artists in [...]

Weddings are all about the love, it's true! But I would be lying if I said that I didn't enjoy the party planning aspect of it all. Because celebrating your love for one another can be done in so many different ways.

The beauty industry is one of the most important fields to work in when it comes to creativity and trendsetting. With 10 years as a makeup artist under my brush belt, I’ve learned many lessons along the way, and the most important things I’ve learned have always been gleaned from

We love hearing from our panel of beauty pros about the latest and greatest beauty tricks. Today, we're lucky enough to hear from New York-based makeup artist Ashley Rebecca The Mistake: Using the Wrong Foundation Shade , who fills us in on the most common makeup mistakes she sees.

One of the most fascinating things about beauty, is it's ever-evolving. Trends, products, looks and technique are constantly changing due to creative minds hard at work. For the most part, a simple beauty routine is something we try to achieve every day, using the knowledge we've gained from experience and research.

Deep down, we're all creatures of habit, especially when it comes to makeup. We all have our preferred products or that one routine we would never waiver from. Despite their access to millions of cutting-edge products, makeup pros are in the same boat. They've got their own stash of favorites that they always have on hand!

I love it when we receive a styled shoot at Festival Brides that is offering something completely different to what we have seen before. Whether it be a quirky take on an existing theme or showcasing a new trend or supplier that is innovative and unique.

Art world romance alert! Legendary artist Tracey Emin, known for her iconic feminist works " Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963-1995" and " My Bed," has finally found the husband of her dreams! He's older -- ancient, actually -- stable, solid and not going anywhere, ever, at all.

Could there ever be a more perfect pairing than two artists marrying in the woodsy setting of the Pacific Northwest? We think not. Amber and Chris, the aforementioned artists and now happy newlyweds, heeded some thoughtful advice from Amber's mother to cherish and enjoy the entire planning process and keep the focus on their love, a strategy that helped their wedding day to be relaxed, full of personal touches, and absolutely gorgeous.