...cket invites. But let's be realistic, when all is said and done, how many of the guests care if it's pocket invites, it would only be me and where would all of these invitations really turn up? ...
...ed a bridal show and after one of the cooking demonstrations I received a gift card from jvl jewelry. I wasn't too sure on what this was but when I went home to search them they are a wedding ba...
I am so happy!!!
The meeting w/ the DJ on Sat went so well!! When we arrived, we were greeted by the DJ/owner in a professional office space w/ other wedding vendors. Next, he said it wasn...
...nkle invites from there and I also was able to order three FREE customized wedding invite samples. Usually places won't let you customize the samples so it will be pretty cool to see our name in...
...d my bridesmaids theirs, but I ended up getting the flower girls ( which will have their T-Shirts, little girls make=up kit and some more stuff in them), my 2 female host and my mother and FMIL ...
... The bridesmaidsdresses are way too rich looking and any shimmer on them is blown out to look almost white - FAIL. And our first look photos has Mr. C. looking almost ghostly because the images...
...is a Wedding Decor Sale that is going to be at The Tower Room in Memphis, July 26-28. Their website is http://www.bridalbargainistas.com/.
I have a friend who went to the sale last year and go...
..., or DIY at all, I thought I'd post this for the rest of you, who may sympathize. :)
There's a seller on Etsy.com who sells Programs, Invitations, Guestlibs, Menus-You name it!! All for a ver...
..., my MOH and I planned to spray paint them white, and wrap some ribbon around the handle.
Well... then we ended up at Hobby Lobby... and I got the two baskets above, already white... and line...
...h my MOH yesterday :)
It felt really good to get some "little" things out of the way!
I had put a lot of thought into the cake topper... there's something about having "people" on my cake...
...rds, engagement session, and 10 hrs of photo/video on wedding date, and albums.
OK, so my dilemma is they want full payment w/in 30 days of signing contract. I've looked up reviews on Weddin...
...ooch Bouquet for a while. Especially since the David Austin Flowers that I wanted for my bouquet were going to cost me over $100 for a dozen. So I was looking at approximately $200 just for my b...
... I stumbled upon these last night while in the store looking for brooches. They only had 6 in stock and I asked if there going to get any more in befor the sale ends, and they might. So Friday...
...
The bridesmaiddresses have gotten a few mixed reviews about them not being well made and cheap material. But that's in comparison to $400 dresses. What do you expect for under $70. That's stil...
Partylite has a fantastic deal on silver brimmed champagne flutes for $15 thats over 50% off.
http://www.partylite.biz/sites/vhandrich/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=P90142&...
...d to honeymoon there. I now get my wish!
We found a great deal - $1800 total for air and hotel for 7 days. Our room is beachfront right on the water. Awesome!!
Here's the hotel:
http:/...
...h my dress and the style I'm trying to create. But I like the overall look of it and will ad it to my collection of fun jewely and am sure I'll wear it.
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?...
... for bridesmaids, roses or carnations (silk/real touch); 7 silk touch cala boutonnieres for the groomsmen. We both agreed none of the wedding party is going to care about their "real" flowers......
I am super excited!! I just found the cylinder heart bubbles that I have seen sold on efavormarket.com, weddingfavormart.com and Oriental Trading Company at....wait for it ...wait for it...DO...
...nner invitations - paid $3 for 20- It is a little early but they were such a great deal that I had to get them!
*Magnets for my bachelorette - paid $4.99 for 25 - I will be putting them in li...
...li's wedding dress style 7060 is a taffeta,white, size 6, strapless, ruched sweetheart neckline, a-line, floor-length gown. A-line skirt has side pick up extends into semi-cathedral train with s...
I GOT 4 OF THESE FOR 60.00 ON CRAIGSLIST!!! THE VASES WERE GOLD I SPRAY PAINTED THEM AND ADDED THE BLING! ILL USE TO OF THESE FOR THE HEAD TABLE 1 FOR WISH TREE AND THE OTHER ONE FOR GUEST SI...
I just wanted to wish you ladies a Happy Thanksgiving!
We had a great day filled with family and friends.
and to follow with tradition..
the kids are sleeping over at my parent's h...
...d my Engagement Party dress, this week!
I went to Marshalls to find some
super cute pictures frames to display
our Engagement Pictures at our Engagement Party
but, with no luck..
It was a...
I'm wanting to do a lot of DIY projects for the wedding this winter to keep me busy! Anybody know where I can buy crystals or rhinestones in bulk for a good price???
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...some cake, a piece of my cup cake, and cookie and he loved all three! he said he couldnt even tell the difference! Some time in the future, once we've honed out what the budget will allow us for...
...iced dresses for my girls. Since almost all of them are college students, I didn't want to break their bank for a dress to my wedding. I couldn't afford to buy them for all 6 girls. We looked at...
... you DIY brides I thought I would let you know about a website that sells fabric for cheap!! I am buying gossamer from it to do my head table back drop...the picture attached is the backdrop i ...
...tion Dress For an Awesome Price!!!!
BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 Collection. Purchased at Sak Fifth Avenue in early 2010 and worn once for her wedding Oct. 2010.
It is in Excellent condition an...
In case you haven't heard, here's a cheatin' deal I'd like to share with the blingy WBC brides!
Head on in to your local Hobby Lobby. Xmas ornaments are currently 40% off this week. You k...
... and flower heads- $15
Heart shaped dishes-$5
White heart shaped baskets-SOLD
Wicker baskets-SOLD
Ribbon (red, purple, white)- $0.50-$3
White sequin party dress- $35
Red wedge shoes with r...
...r my Engagement Party, and add our Save The Dates with them; saves a bit on postage!
Anyway, just wanted to share this great deal, and also my beautiful Save The Dates! I'm very excited about...
... I found these Victoria Sercet Bags at the Christmas Tree Shop for, drum roll please.......$2.50. Yes $2.50. And they are nice. Black suede with the tassle. I brought all of them and I call Ne...
... Ok here's the deal....
I stumbled across something called bridesharing about a month or so ago.
The concept is brides splitting the cost on wedding 'stuff' then sharing the item.
We...
...ique decor items from stores like Michael's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Pier One than look no further.
Here's what's in store for you:
0VER 30 Damask table covers, many new in bag
Elegan...
...ndle cake knife and server, ivory nylon netting and ivory/gold bows (small and large) for pews/church/hall
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/for/2224067718.html...
I know many of us peruse Craigslist as much as we do WBC or any of the other websites seeking deal after deal.
Well...I know in my case I've come across some great deals but just not somet...
...your bridesmaids or a gift for yourself. You can't beat the prices. For example...Lipsticks that usually cost $16 are only $7.
http://www.modnique.com/saleevent/Michael-Todd-Cosmetics/1676
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I'm working on another project ladies...If any of you are buying engraved ribbon favors, let me know the most reasonable sites! I'm working on some Tiffany Marshmallow Favors and need to ...
...silk flower arrangements.
Could it be? No....it couldn't possibly be real. As I peeked between the racks waiting for Ashton and the Punked crew to jump out....There she was....my very own pr...
http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/NAH500B7EBE
Canadian Brides!!!! Beyond the Rack has a tonne of Bridal right now!
Dresses, accessories, tuxes, jewellry etc
...silk flower arrangements.
Could it be? No....it couldn't possibly be real. As I peeked between the racks waiting for Ashton and the Punked crew to jump out....There she was....my very own pr...
...g my wedding decorations lol
I just need to finish doing my DIY. =/
But of course the stress is still here, but all in all i think everything is going smoothly =D...
Ok ladies. I have already bought a pair of shoes for the wedding, they were rather ugly, but super comfy. I was looking for a good pair of work shoes at payless today, and found these shoes! ...
...ding videographer? My FH and his business partner work in media and are branching out in to filming weddings.
They are fantastic and their quality is great - they have filmed weddings before....
...lton cake decorating classes, so excited! Check out my new website/ blog to read more about it! Including some awesome boxing day sale for supplies!
Weddings 'n Things
Check it out :)...
I have finally created my own website/ blog with the help of my wonderful hubby! I am also excited to let you ladies know that I have 4 new items available in my shop!!!
As a special Chris...
Message from Koyal Wholesale (http://www.koyalwholesale.com)
Our biggest sale of the year on over 20,000 wedding and special event supplies!!! To celebrate the end of the new year, use cou...
...d my maid of honor didn't like it. So today I went to DEB and looked at some dresses that I thought I would like. I found this adorable zebra print dress! I don't normally wear animal print but ...
...your dress from David's Bridal or any of your dresses make sure you ask about your free gift. I received a card in the mail but reconfirmed the day of my ladies fitting that it was true...we get...
... and cake topper. Did the invites soooooooo fast (more pics later), these little babies and everything else! Hotfix crystals with the tools are AWESOME!!!...
Want to learn more about how I can have YOU & YOUR WHOLE bridal party looking like a Million bucks at a GREAT LOW COST?
Want to see MORE? I have MORE! As a Director for Jewels by ...
Just in case if you didn't know.
Went to Hobby Lobby last night and their bridal stuff is 50% off.
Got a plain white aisle runner (with no designs on it) for $18.
... the flowers, feathers, or pearls I will sell those. You could get the vases locally and recreated the centerpieces for a fraction of the cost. It costs us 60-75 for each centerpiece we made dep...
Sparklers!!! LOVE them! And perfect timing since tomorrow if the 4th of July. Today we found a great deal on sparklers I got 80- 2 foot long sparklers and they were buy one get one free! Swe...
... After searching online for rolls of damask packing tape I finally found a great deal! well I think it is a good deal anyways :-)
I picked up two rolls for under $16 including shipping.
...
These come around once in a blue moon so I wanted to share!!! We have Hobby Lobby here and they are usually much cheaper, so when Michaels runs a deal I take full advantage!!!
...bout engagement, and she likes the antique looking rings.. the stone with all the little stones around it.. Halo as some people call it... So I had planned on getting her earrings and a necklace...
...cool wedding band for him this is awesome. On etsy.com they have a seller who will send you a kit to get your fingerprints and then will engrave those fingerprints into your FH band. I think t...
I'm sure a bunch of you ladies have heard of this place, but I recently re-discovered their website (it's been years since I've looked at their site) and their freebie custom goodie section!
...
...d my bridesmaiddresses on www.psbridalonline.com and have to say they came the other day and they are PERFECT. Cheaper then ordering them from a bridal salon and from the orignial designer not ...
...irls bouquets. It is going to really pop against their black dresses and accent the green flowers really well. It also is really close to the damask I am using for the runners and stuff. I th...
...mony music with Lav. microphone (prelude music-30 minutes)
2. Cocktail Reception - Jazz Trio w/bass player) - also additional satellite feed for the bridal suite
3. Reception DJ with Emc...
...rict budget but we managed to get an amazing deal at this place!
We were trying to get the reception at the grand in long beach but they were trying to charge us 8900 just for a reception tha...
... our photos and back, and then drive us home.
Try $600 or more! OMG
Anyway, one of my bridemaid's family has a limo and town car business, so I ended up booking a town car through them for...
I posted a picture of my escort cards idea a few days ago. They are cards that will be pinned onto a bulletin board (last picture uploaded).
I've been searching craigslist for a bulletin ...
...ve a DIY project that I stumbled upon a try (see previous post) I went as far as buying the shoes and everything, but then I came across these beauties on Recycled Bride and since they were such...
I took a gamble and it totally paid off. I bought this purse off of ebay for $8.99 (paid $10 in shipping) and it's BEAUTIFUL!! I absolutely love it! It's not to small and it's not to big. I c...
...osed reception. As a thank you to attendees that are not invited to the reception, i will be having a light "cake and champagne (apple cider cuz its at church)" reception.
well i started look...
... our budget, I decided to think outside the box and contacted some recent culinary school graduates who were looking to start a business. I told them what we were willing to spend, and offered t...
... the reception. On the other hand, $2500 is a LOT of money to spend when I could have a free DJ instead.
Well, living in China, there is one thing I have learned and that is how to bargain! ...
... and MOH with a camera, video camera, and measuring tape so I can see where all of the doors, windows, bar, etc are. From there I can make up a floor plan!
So, Venue - CHECK!
Now on to th...
...bout wedding bouquets. I have been expecting my flowers to cost around $600-1000. And, I was estimating my bouquet would be about $130-175. But, not after talking to Fresh Market!!!!
I talke...
...t my dress back from alterations today! And it cost me a whopping $25! Yes twenty-five dollars (well I actually gave her $50 because I felt like that was just so cheap and $50 was still ridicu...
Hey ladies!
What do you think of these prices, you think I can do better than going to ikea...I mean obviously I could wait for a sale too.
i'm going to put pictures of places (we've na...
...ed a dress off of eBay and received it today. WAY TO SMALL. I paid $135 for it w/shipping. I'm willing to sell it to my WBC brides for what I paid for it. It's supposed to be a size US20, but th...
... http://www.brewtime.ca/
SoooOOoo if I knew about this before, I would have had the bar in my house stacked years ago. lol
I heard about this place in Hamilton called Brew Time where you...
... the gown i have picked out is alot lower online then in the boutiques, I'm a little scared to just go ahead and order but I know some of you ladies have ordered yours online and have had wonder...
OMG! These bags are awesome, I couldn't be happier! I got them from Trotter06 on Ebay and since I did them auction style they were $2.79 a piece! They are great quality, nice and thick canvas...
.... My wedding dress that I bought on sale for $850!
5. The 5 bridesmaid totes I bought for $32
6. My $40 rehearsal dress!
...I don't know the list could go on!!! I'll have to keep updating a...
So my FH likes the idea of a traditonal guest book and I like the idea of an autograph mat picture frame. So we have decided to do both. We bought the autograph mat and frame at Michaels for ...
...heir bridesmaids' gifts, but I couldn't find one I really liked at a decent price. Well, I read mamamia321's post about shopping in the clearance section on target.com and I am so glad i did bec...
...nbsp;Wedding Budget: How to Negotiate With Vendors
While steep discounts are unrealistic, there's a good chance of getting a few extras thrown in. (Think an additional hour for your reception...
...king flowers for sure. So it was a nice surprise. now I"m not using a ton of flowers in my wedding, the bouquets, two alter arrangements and 3-4 flowers in the centerpiece. I'll be using some fi...