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01/07/2009
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Guest Cards...Which Set Up You Like Best?
I'm not a flowery woman, but I love this set up at the front foyer. Also it would be in the Tiffany Style Setting, with Crystal tree in the center, and aqua, silver petals & diamond confetti.

Which one do you guys like best?

1. Round Table
2. Rectangler Table
guest cards, r.s.v.p. roses, diamond confetti
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01/07/2009
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LOVE THIS...Door Monogram Banner!





I'd got to do this! Next project coming up. I'd love to personalize the front entrance of the venue with this one. It will look simiular to the table runners, but with just our initals.
door, monogram banner, banner, personalize, diy
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01/07/2009
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Only 1 Hangup On My Venue!




<--PULL UP THE PICTURE FOR CLOSE UP RANGE!

THOSE DARN ASSORTED FLAGS IN THE CEILING! That is the only thing I dislike about the Yacht Club. The view is amazing, the location is perfect, the venue is wonderful. The flags can not be removed, they are permanently mounted there! As you can see, there are balloons floating in the center of the ceiling. I'll have 120 balloons floating there, hopefully to get rid of those damn flags! Augggghhh!


CAN NOT: Use Pins, tacks, or block low ceiling light with fabric.
Yacht club pride????Chamber of Commerce Pride???Those flags are not removable....LOL AUGHHHHH!
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01/07/2009
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No Candy Buffet 4 Budget Queen!
Candy Buffet Will Turn Into A Circus?







After talking this over with hubby, he said it would be like a circus...Me being the woman that I am, called my best friend (party planner) to get another option. Yes, she agreed with all that I already have planned with a buffet, Signature punch fountain table, cake table, sweetheart table, kiddie table and activities through out the reception it would get to caotic with 20 kids going back and forth to that candy buffet. Glass may get tipped and broken, plus hype up the children even more. It would be different again if that table was supervised with a man/woman in a tuxedo issuing out the goodies?

PARENTS??? Yes, I agree should be responsible for their own, but you know how that could be? YEA RIGHT! They'll already be responsible with assisting their children the buffet table.

So, no Candy Buffet for the Budget Queen!
candy buffet, caos, kids, responsible parents, assist, paying attention
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01/06/2009
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DIY
Budget Queens DIY 3rd Acrylic Crystal Tree




Just another one to add to my Tiffany collection. Love my neighbors tree! LOL This one I added Dollar Tree rings and bows. The glass vase I bought from Goodwill for $3.00 added some silver can spray(.99), cement mix $4.00, acrylic crystals ($4.99 x 2) at Michael's and fishing line ($1.49).

Approximately $23.00 to make, beats spending $100.00 +!
silver, tree branches, spray paint, bows, rings, bling, diy
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01/06/2009
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Candy Buffet?? Maybe Budget Queen Can Do It?












Ok, I'm challenged ladies! I really didn't want a candy buffet, because of the expensive costs of having one and I don't think it will fit into our budget? Plus, I don't have anyone to supervise the candy buffet....I'd like to share this with you.

STOP, HOLD THE PRESS LADIES!

They say you'll need about 3 oz. of candy per guest. EXAMPLE: 200 GUESTS= 37 lbs./candy
Formula to candy calculation is (Amount of Guests) X (3)= (Total)/ (divide by 16) = YOUR ANSWER TO LBS. NEEDED.

I'm having 60-70 guests 11-12 lbs./candy

We might be able to afford it? After looking on some of the popular websites for ordering candy, it would cost a good penny of hundreds of dollars if ordering up to six different (good) selections depending on the kind. I went on and picked out what I would do for our wedding reception affordably and all purchased from Winco Grocery Store in Bulk Bins. Would add up to about $60.00-$70.00!

(Not including the glassware!) Not a problem...being the budget queen, I know I'd find some discounted bowls, serving dishes, jars, etc.

candy buffet, jelly beans, white pretzels, vanilla tootsie rolls, york peppermint patties, rock candy, sour apple straws, hershey's kisses
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01/05/2009
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Have U B'n Paying By Credit Or Cash!





I must say, everything that I have purchased for our special day has been cash only! Except for online purchases which resulted to my crystal bead stems for the wedding cake, cake topper at $48.00-$50.00. I have been so good ladies after closing out the books on charges made for this wedding day.

After totalling how much I've spent so far, $1,024.98 in receipts! Still have to pay the rest of the hall, DJ, 1/2 the cake, Linen Napkins, Chair covers...etc. I'm still in my budget!

How have you been paying for your special day? About how much more do you think is ahead? Are you unhappy about what has been spent so far? What is your set budget
cash only, visa, mastercard, charges, stress free, purchases, savings, budget
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01/05/2009
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Fillings...Nothing More Than Fillings! What is yours?







I'm going with the Lemon Mousse Filling and Whipped-Buttercream frosting. I'm debating about Strawberry Mousse.

What are you ordering in your cake(s)?
fillings, cake, wedding, reception, buttercream, lemon mousse
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01/05/2009
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Linens Found!
Finally, I'll B Renting Linen Napkin







Well, after finding a wonderful deal on renting napkins, instead of buying dinner napkins...I'm going this route.

Rent Rite in Sacramento, Tiffany Linen Napkins (Aqua-Marine) for .50 cents each. In a lot of 12/$6.00. Not bad, for $30.00 plus $20.00 deposit! Rental from Friday, returns on Monday.

Rectangle Dinner Paper Napkins at Party City was going to run me about $25.00 and that was not including extras if needed.

They were pretty, but I think this is the better deal and will also look more elegant!
tiffany, perfect, color, linens, napkins, rental, afordable
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01/04/2009
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Am I Falling Off The Ban Wagon Again?Napkins...





I went by Party City yesterday and found some really elegant Rectangle Dinner Napkins that were white with a silver border of Damask pattern. You can't tell they were paper until touched. It runs at $4.50 a pack of 20, much cheaper than renting linen napkins at $1.00/ea.

I was thinking about putting these in the water goblets with the menu standing behind the napkins.

Would this throw off my Tiffany theme, by looking cheap? I wish I had a real picture of it, but this one is close!

Let me know what you guys think?

UPDATED: 1/5/09
Renting linens from Rent Rite!

napkins, linen, dinner, rectangle, nice, white, silver, paper
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01/04/2009
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Love This Bling!
Affrodable Shoe Rhinestones 4 The Budget Queen!



Now me the Budget Queen may have to break down for these!

$3.00?????

LOVE,LOVE, LOVE THESE! Don't get me started? I already blinged
up our champagne glasses.

Why not put these on the glasses too?????HUMMMM?

http://www.weddingthings.com/product/bridal_bling_initials_for_your_shoes/new_wedding_favors
bing, rhinestones, affordable, classy
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01/04/2009
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Since We Were Punished At WBC
We Baked Wedding Cookies 4 Fun!





Jewel wanted a Tiffany & Co. ring too! Since WBC was down yesterday, me and my daughters baked wedding cookies. The big picture is Jewel (8) and she is the baby. I didn't have a ring cutter so we created this baby! Not bad without a cookie cutter! 2nd picture is Maya (9) love to be creative like mommy!

It was interesting to work on more decorating with the icings and letting them feel a part of being in the kitchen. LOL THIS WAS A RUSH JOB, because the girls were anxious. Icing was all over the place!

When I do the real thing in April, I'll be doing it alone!


Others are the extras that we played around with yesterday.

HEADS UP: If you are making your own, prepare at least 2-3 days for appropriate drying and cooling methods.

Bake prepping: 1 hour
Cooling: 1/2 hour
Icing: 1st application and let dry at least 3 hours
Icing: 2nd application and let dry another 2 hours or overnight.
Detailing: Day 2, do your details to the cookie and let dry before bagging on Day 3.



wedding cookies, bonding, icing, project, diy
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01/04/2009
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WBC NOT IN SERVICE! Does that drive you nuts?


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Ok you girls! Are you guys addicted like me? You know that this server was down yesterday and I was at "AUUGGGHHH!" I tried getting on around 4:00 A.M. CA time and couldn't log on all day. I was PISSED! My hubby was laughing and said that I was addicted? Are you girls feeling this way as well? I was able to accomplish a few things yesterday away from the computer and even made some more wedding cookies. Got to get my practice on!

It was kind of nice to get away from the site for a while. LOL!

Are we really addicted? I'm always checking my comments, coming up with a million of questions, seeing other blogs, coming up with ideas, etc.

addicted, stuck, can't do anything else, not in service, server down, inconvienance
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01/02/2009
Rod's Covona Collection Brand Dress Vest
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Rod's Vesuvio Napoli Brand Designed in Italy
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Is He Wearing A Bow Tie or Neck Tie?






These are the vests that I have picked out for my sweetie! $19.99-$25.99!

So, are you going for the bow tie or neck tie?
silver, platinum, vest, tuxedo
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01/02/2009
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What Color Shoes Is U're Honey wearing?






I'm really stuck on this problem. Hubby's tux will be soft gray or maybe white. My shoes I'll be wearing is silver. Us ladies love wearing different color shoes under our dress, are you picking hubby's shoes too?

What color tux & shoes will yours be wearing?
colors, men shoes, matching, different, sleek, sexy
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01/01/2009
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Tux Decisions???
Still Debating On His Tux!




I'm picking out a few since he'll be fitted later on this month. Decisions, decisions! I'd rather have him in soft grey than white.

UPDATED: 1/4/09
Hubby likes the Jean Yves Savoy 332 better. He looked at the other option and he remarked that he'll look like the tin man in the Wizard Of OZ! LOL
tux, fitting, grey, white, elegant
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01/01/2009
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Diamonds R A Girls Best Friend?
Diamond Big Enough? 4 Different Sizes 4 The Reception!



"Thank you Stacy!"

My friend Stacy found a wholesale place called Pandas International Trading, Pinole.

Can we ever get enough diamonds in our lives? I have Large, Medium, Small and confetti (1 Kt) diamonds for the tables.









Pic #1-2 Large will be on the sweetheart table

Pic #3-4 (1) Medium will be on top of the Wedding cake, along with our rhinestone "S" and double rhinestone heart below that. (1) Medium at the entrance with our photo frame

Pic #5-6 (4 ea) Small will go onto each table, sprinkled along with diamond confetti

Totaling: $65.00! (Remember wholesale)!
bling, diamonds, sparkle, love, favorite, decoration
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01/01/2009
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Couldn't Pass These By->Silver Beads




More bling to add to the tables with sparkle. Grabbed these at the Party Store for .10 cents a piece. I'm thinking about draping these on the picture frames on the guests table, or from the centerpiece boxes and hurricane cylinders.
silver beads, sparkle, tiffany, elegance, bargain
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01/01/2009
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Found Faux Tiffany Bracelets!





I wanted to feel the real vibe of Tiffany & Co., so I actually went into a Tiffany & Co. store and browsed a bit. I saw that these Tiffany bracelets go for almost $200.00! NOT! Remember, I am The Budget Queen and I don't play that!!!!

I thought they were a last white gold or something and the lady told me that it was sterling silver. WHAT!!!!! After all the hype of all the girls wear Tiffany, I can't see myself spending that kind of money on a sterling silver bracelet.

Anyway....I found these for 10 @ $45.00 at the Flea Market! They are stamped Tiffany & Co. just like the ones I saw in the store. Who will ever know on our day that they were faux? These will be incorporated in my boxed centerpieces or glass huricanes somehow...Hmmmm...

silver, bracelets, tiffany & co., elegance
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12/31/2008
New Years Eve
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Happy New Years Ladies!
Honey, wake up! It's New Years Eve...for heaven sakes!


Here I am, you and I on this countdown and you're knocked out! He's been up so late these past few weeks working on a project and it's catching up with him. He came in, we had a drink of eggnog and hennessey and he passed out on my lap. NO, HE'S BEING A GOOD BOY! LOL

Now I can blackmail him! LOL

"Thank you my love for such an exciting year! You are the best and I love you so much." Smooches!

Happy New Years girls! Hope you guys have a wonderful year! Now let me wake him up to celebrate!

UPDATED: 1/1/09 @ 9:45 A.M.
Good morning ladies! Hubby thinks this is hilarious...LOL I told him look at what he was doing and his eyes grew large..."YOU TOOK PICTURES? What was I doing?" You guys know I let him have it...I told him a little tale about him being a BAD BOY! LOL LOL!
new year's eve, passed out, celebrating, sleepy
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12/31/2008
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It's Really Creeping UP!
4 Months! I mean...3 MONTHS LEFT!


120 days seem so close! Help me! I didn't realize that, May 1st is coming up so quickly. It counts as 4 months, but we can't because the wedding is taking place that first day...Can't use it as a month! I'm so glad that I've paced myself this past year. Everything is taken care of except....



Reception Hall- Final payment
Print Invitations- (February), Mail out by (March 15, 2009)
Cake- 1/2 payment needed to pay in full
Chair Covers & Napkin Rental-deposit & paid in full
DJ- Pay in Full (March)
Hubby Tux Fitting- (January)
Hubby Shoes
Flower Girl Dress-1 more
Flower Girl Shoes (2)
Finish Plate Menus
Finish Reception Programs
Finish Silk Overlays
Food & Beverages including Champagne (In April)
Make Wedding Cake Cookies-(April 25-28)
Print Our Love Puzzle
Rent Hellium Machine (April)

That's basically it, except a little bit of labeling champagne & water bottles.

UPDATE: NOT LEMON MOUSE CAKE!!! IT'S LEMON MOUSSE
things 2 do, notation, checklist
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12/31/2008
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Especially 4 Kids! Aren't These Mini Hamburgers Cute? What else...


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Are you having a special menu for the kiddies? What is it? I know that majority will waste elaborate foods. Hubby thinks they should eat what we eat, which is Italian Pasta Milano, Citrus Garden Salad and Garlic-Cheese breadsticks. What do you think?

We are having it buffet style, so I was thinking more on the healthy side for the kiddies, like Miniture Hamburgers, macaroni & cheese and salad. No french fries, because potatoes are not our best friend not unless mashed.

Let me know your kiddie menus?

mini hamburgers, macaroni & cheese, salad, menus, kids
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12/30/2008
My created Tiffany boxes
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My Large Created Tiffany Box Decor!







I LOVE THESE! They were rented to my friends company for a Breakfast at Tiffany's Party. See pic# 2 to get an idea on the actual sizes.

These will be placed below our sweetheart table at the reception. I'm selling them on my website: Partyshakers.com in the Shop to Order Section. Prices start at: $12.00-$22.00.

tiffany boxes, aqua, large, partyshakers.com
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12/30/2008
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Help!! Which 1 4 The Cake Table?







I LOVE THEM ALL. I love lights and I love elegance. Since it's a Tiffany Theme, what should I go with?

Tulle, lights, bows, fabric, vines, petals....Auuuuggghhhh.....

Colors will be Tiffany blue-aqua, platinum (silver) and white.

Help me decide....Pick one? Thanks ladies!
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12/30/2008
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The Real Signature Drink
Here Is The Real Tiffany Signature Drink We're Servin!









Here she is....The exact color non-alcoholic punch that we will be serving at the Tiffany Theme reception, called "La-Ro" (half my name and hubby's name).

Me and my girls Stacy and Sheila worked this put together party and it was a smash!

My company Party Shakers.com and their company called Pink Nails or Fairytales.com served this punch at Janay's-Breakfast at Tiffany's party. Stacy and Sheila were the ones that came up with the creation punch and they gave me the recipe to share at our reception.

Sorry that I can't share this secret recipe with you ladies!
tiffany -aqua, punch, non-alcoholic, refreshing, delicious
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12/29/2008
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Signature Drink Recipes
Blue Drink Recipes! But not my color Tiffany!








ENVY DRINK
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz silver tequila
1/2 oz blue curaçao
pineapple juice
maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:
Pour the tequila into the glass of your choice.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Add the pineapple juice.
Stir well.
Top with blue curaçao and stir lightly again.
Garnish with a cherry.

SOMETHING BLUE DRINK
Ingredients:
2 oz Hpnotiq
2 oz white wine
1 oz ginger ale
Preparation:
Build the ingredients in a Champagne flute.
Serve and toast to a long and happy marriage.

DREAMY BLUES
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz white creme de cacao
1 1/2 oz blue curaçao
Preparation:
Pour the creme de cacao into a well-chilled cocktail glass.
Float the blue curaçao on top.
blue, alcoholic, drinks, recipes
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12/29/2008
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Don't It Seem Like You Don't Have Nobody 2 Talk 2?







I thought this could be an ice-breaker with all the stresses we're feeling right now! I just wanted some of you to laugh with us. LOL

If it wasn't for me venting here on WBC, I'd probrably would of lost my mind by now. I love you ladies! Even hubby thank you guys for listening and answering advice, because he admitted that he can't handle all this stress alone! LOL Again! This picture was taken before I lost my 6 lb gutt...Hubby's not so lucky....
friends, count on, venting, advice, love, thank you, humor
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