Hey friends! Long time, no blog :) I hope to be much more present now that the semester from hell has wound down. It feels great to be back! Remember this post on my disdain for cake toppers? Well, I still mostly hate them. BUT! I saw this shop, better off wed, featured on Etsy [...]
Category Archives: Wedding Planning
Modern Wedding Trend: Lucite
One of the hottest trends in modern weddings right now is lucite. Crystal clear and oh-so-chic, it seems like you can find lucite anything and everything these days (remember this insanely amazing clutch?!). I am *loving* this trend. Take a look at some of the goodies I tracked down. How are you using lucite in [...]
Guest Post: Intimate Weddings
Hey guys, welcome Louise from Bijoux Bride to Shimmer + Silk today! I love, love, love her beautiful site. Go show her some love. But not until you read her post here on intimate weddings. Thanks, Louise! *** Hi Shimmer & Silk readers, I’m Louise from Bijoux Bride and I’m so excited to be guest [...]
Guest Post: The Newlywed Stationery Kit
Today’s guest blogger is Jenna (Heartcarry Press) from little bit heart, a fab custom print company. I’m obsessed with their Font Friday posts, so head over to check it out and show some love! Thanks Jenna!! *** Thanks so much to Jess for having me today- congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs! I’m the [...]
Vendors that Shine: A Wedding Ring Giveaway from Minter & Richter Designs!

I’ve had my eye on Minter and Richter Designs for a while now. Their sleek, contemporary and sometimes colorful wedding rings are *exactly* what I set out to find when I began hunting for nontraditional bands…