Trend Lover #1. The Parasol

We're starting our Wedding Trend Lover posts with one of our favorite wedding accessories; the parasol. It's whimsical, it's delicate, it's show-stopping, it's individual and it's practical and functional! We've noticed more and more parasols popping up all over wedding editorial, from Martha Stewart and Brides, to some of our favorite wedding blogs! We're also listing some of the great resources for buying or renting parasols for your big day! Bella Umbrella is the source for some of the most beautiful parasols and vintage umbrellas you'll ever see-a perfect place to start! if you have any other parasol/umbrella resources, leave us a comment!

For great Paper Parasols
http://www.lunabazaar.com
http://www.asianimportstore.com
http://www.zibbyzabby.com/parasols.html
http://www.cherryblossomgardens.com/party_decor.asp
http://www.eparasols.com/

For Beautiful Custom Umbrellas to Buy or Rent
http://www.bellaumbrella.com/
http://pamelasparasols.com/

Specialty and Ethnic Parasols
http://www.zibbyzabby.com/parasols.html
http://www.indiangardencompany.co.uk/products.php
http://www.hapaculture.com/life/weddings/partyfavors/favordetail/partyfavors.html
http://www.vdiexports.com/subcat_product.asp?cid=26
http://www.asianimportstore.com