Archive for the ‘DIY’ Category

Candy Land

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Old fashioned wedding candy bar

I can’t believe it has taken me this LONG to blog on the candy craze, especially since my husband and I used this same trend at our wedding and it was a HUGE success! I L-O-V-E the Candy Bar idea, and it makes a very bold statement when assembled correctly. Your guests will delight when they see the collection of confectionery treats that await them at your reception. (more…)

A Fan of a Fan

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Wedding fansMost brides tend to gravitate towards the Spring and Summer months when planning their weddings. A lot of reasons exist; better weather, vacations, no school, etc. Depending on what climate you are in, some months are better than others. We have all, at some point, attended and outdoor affair in the summer months. An event where you could only concentrate on how hot you were and spent most of the time by the refreshments instead of mixing and mingle with fellow guests. This type of situation does not harbor the feedback you want to hear from your guests about YOUR wedding! (more…)

Petals and Pinafores

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Most of us brides are always looking for budget-friendly options as we vendor search while planning our dream wedding. No statement holds more truth at present time. Budgets are very important to stick to as we seeing inflation skyrocket and interests rates on our credit cards following suit. How many of us ask ourselves the questions, “can we afford to get married right now?” or “should we just wait a year?” Ladies, as far as the wedding industry goes, there is no good or bad time. For us living on the “average” American salary though, some substitutions must be made. (more…)

Thanks for Noticing!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

After the big day ends and the excitement begins to calm, the newlyweds have the daunting task of performing the ever dreaded “thank-you” notes. Even though you have made sure your MOH has been diligently recording every minute detail at you past months of showers, you still release a deep defeated sigh wondering why you didn’t contract someone else to complete this task. Even your matching stationary complimenting your wedding invitations you purchased still doesn’t give you the desire to get started. Well ladies and gentleman, you are in luck. (more…)

Better than Steel….Magnolias

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Magnolia Wedding AccentsNo, this blog entry is not my homage to one of the best movies of the 20th century, but really is about flowers. Magnolia blossoms are a great example of some of the more fragrant blooms you could choose to incorporate in to your wedding florals.
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Maid to Order

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Choosing a Bridesmaid I know while planning your wedding there are many tough decisions you as brides are forced to make on a daily basis, sometimes on the spot!
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