victorias1911's Purple Wedding Blog - Wedding By Color

Reception - Chalkboard votive holders for the tables...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:55:00 PST

i found these on barnes and noble.com. very cute.

Cute! - more damask...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:53:00 PST

cute cocktail glasses on surlatable.com

For the Home... - Black and white damask

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:51:00 PST

I love these towels. They are on Amazon.com

Favors - Damask bookmarks

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:42:00 PST

I saw these bookmarks on etsy and I love them. I love the verse that's on the back of them. I was going to have that read during the ceremony.

Ask a Question - Are programs necessary?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:28:00 PST

I really don't want to have programs if I don't need them. I'm having a hard time with my order of ceremony and it's just an extra cost that I'm not sure I can afford. What's your opinions? This invitation is by Staccoto on etsy. It's really nice!

DIY - Damask DIY Invitations

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:52:00 PST

I got these from Michael's to use for my after party or second reception because we are having two. They match my place cards perfectly. I'm going to add a smaller lavender ribbon to the black ribbon to add some color and got rhinestones to also add some bling to them.

Black and White Damask - Target Finds ;)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:48:00 PST

Here's some things I found at Target. I have the Thank You cards. I love them. ;)

Decoration - More Finds!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:15:00 PST

So I went to home goods the other day and I found place mats that I'm going to use for the holidays and towels. I also found a candle holder that has damask too. I love it!

Decoration - Damask/Brocade Frames!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:35:00 PST

I found the at www.bedbathandbeyond.com! Aren't they cute? I just thought for all those who missed the ones at Target, these are pretty classy. :)

Ask a Question - How do you become a wedding planner/coordinator??

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:01:00 PST

I hate my job and I really want to become a wedding planner. I like to be active and creative and do fun things, I like to help people and give them my ideas. Not be sitting trapped in an office all day. Does anyone know how to become a wedding planner?? Anyone else a wedding planner/coordinator??

Ask a Question - Where did you register?

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:57:00 PST

Brett and I registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Crate and Barrel and Pampered Chef. :0) Brett really liked walking around picking out what he wanted. lol Sucks though that we're married now and my shower is March 7th before our wedding... and we need things now! I told my family that for christmas, to get something off our registry ;) LOOOOVE this bedroom set :) it's damask of course :)

Ask a Question - What's everyone doing for halloween??

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:52:00 PST

This year I bought a bunch of candy to pass out in our new house. :) I'm really excited. Usually my tradition was to go to my parents and watch scary movies with my dad and pass out candy but now I'm starting the tradition at my house. :) I think I'm just going to where what I am in the picture but with a different shirt. I'll post pics after Halloween of Brett and I :)

Small wedding - October 17, 2008

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:08:00 PST

Brett and I got married on October 17, 2008. We originally wanted to elope but Brett wanted me to have a wedding... hence all the planning. But then my living arrangments changed and I really had no where to live except my parents, living out of a suitcase because we couldn't live together before we were married... so last minute with a week and a half to go, we got our marriage license and the pastor agreed to marry us in the church. :) So we are hopefully still having our wedding in April... but that's why I'm having this "sale" below... I know it's crazy.. but I'M MARRIED!!

Damask Brides - Anyone want dibs? Who's getting married after April?

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:35:00 PST

So I'm not sure I'll be using all of these items that I have and so I'm SELLING them, only you won't get them to April. Alot of people have been emailing me about the items I have and stuff and I know it's hard to find them. I have more items, just no pictures yet. If you are interested and want DIBS on some of these items for your wedding (that's after April... ) let me know! I'll gladly put aside the stuff for you. All my items are kept in mint condition, wrapped in bubble wrap and kept in boxes to ensure nothing is broken or damaged. ***FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, WHOEVER PAYS ME FIRST GETS THE ITEM. I feel bad :( ALOT of people want the same items!!! DON'T HATE! lol FOR SALE: 1 damask hat box $10 SOLD damask memo board $3 SOLD 1 damask vase $7.50 SOLD Medium Sexy Little Bride Hoodie $20 SOLD damask champagne glasses $20 SOLD 12 velvet damask votive holders $35 96 damask wrapped votive holders $50 2 damask runners $35 each 1 damask cake table cloth $35 72 clear votive glasses $35 3 Damask card box, 3 hat boxes $40 Damask I DO letters $10 Damask cement trifal bowl $15 2 damask 4x6 frames $1 each crystal tree- TREE comes with all crystals. $130 or best offer damask mirrored tray $12 B cake topper $7 Lavender shoes, size 6 $12 lavender crinoline $20 1 damask basket, one medium -- ON EBAY $8.50 2 mini chandeliers $5 each 18 4x6 black frames for table numbers $2 each MORE ITEMS TO COME! IF YOU WANT SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE SELLING OUT, I CAN GET MORE, JUST LET ME KNOW. Here are the items I can get more of and give them to you sooner than my wedding date: velvet damask votives clear votives damask runners hat boxes memo boards damask napkins

Engagement Photos - Finally got them in...

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:15:00 PST

In September, Brett and I had our engagement pictures taken. We finally got them in on friday. Here's just a few of them...

DIY - Damask Bubbles

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:10:00 PST

Also thanks to annmariebarber (all credit goes to you!), I took the bubbles I already had and wrapped them with the damask wrapping tape that I already had! :) It's nice to get ideas from other people cause I didn't know what to do with this tape I had until I saw her blog! Thanks!!

Damask Napkins - Thanks annmariebarber!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:01:00 PST

Thanks to annmariebarber, I got damask napkins from Party City. And thanks to my friend who's a regional manager I got them at his cost! :) I'm very excited about these. As I get more money I'm going to get the damask cups, bigger plates for my afterparty.

Decoration - Starting my crystal tree...

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:54:00 PST

I finally got my tree in and the glass it was supposed to come in was completely shattered :( So I put one of my damask vases to use. I hung the crystal strands and now I'm starting to hang the other crystals. I post pics when it's completely finished. :)

Decoration - Shower/Afterparty Damask Picture board

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:41:00 PST

I found this memo/picture board on ebay for really cheap that I'm going to use for my bridal shower and afterparty to put pictures of Brett and I on. :)

Ask a Question - Are these things necessary?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:54:00 PST

I'm sure I have alot of unnecessary things already but is it a MUST to have Tears of Joy, Kid baskets, Bathroom baskets....?? I love LOVE love these ideas but it's just adding more money to our already low budget wedding and I've had a few people tell me that I shouldn't do these. I especially wanted to tears of joy basket because I was going to buy the little damask kleenex... before the idea was SHOT down. lol And as for the kids baskets... I'm only have immediate families kids at the wedding. Other than that it's adults only so that to me was ok... Do I need to have them? Opinions?? <<<<<< LOVE this tears of joy for whoever made it!! I had to post this picture!

Ask a Question - WHERE can I get these items?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:25:00 PST

There are so many things I find that I love, and they are only international and do NOT ship to the US. WHY?? I love this first picture. I have searched for months for something like this and they are always on international sites.... Any help? Has anyone seen anything like this anywhere else?

Decoration - Mr. & Mrs. letters for head table

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:06:00 PST

I'm going to have these for the head table at our reception where Brett and I will be sitting. I've seen different ideas with these. I might get our actual names instead of Mr. & Mrs. These are on www.now-and-forever.com

Damask Baskets & Vases - Thank You fashionistabarbie!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:25:00 PST

Thanks to my pal Brie, I will now have damask baskets and vases. She made a run out for me to a store I don't have here in MI so I could have this awesome damask stuff :). Thanks a ton FASHIONISTABARBIE! If you need anything, let me know!

New package in the mail! - My new monogram damask overnight bag!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:21:00 PST

I finally got my bag from Exclusively weddings in the mail. It was on backorder for a couple weeks. I will definitely be getting some usage out of this!

Ring - Got my wedding ring!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:40:00 PST

Brett and I got my wedding band yesterday that matches my engagement ring. Yea!! We got his too but I can't find a picture of it.

Damask and Lavender - I love this set...

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:59:00 PST

Too bad I already bought a guest book and pen. These are my exact colors and everything, even the bling center stone! These are on etsy from creative bridal. I love it!

Lavender Bride's Accessories - My ring and crinoline came!!!!!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:24:00 PST

I finally got my ring and crinoline in the mail... I love my lavender accessories.... I'm so excited! Btw... this isn't my engagement ring or wedding ring... I'll be wearing this on my right hand to add to my lavender accents :)

Processional Music - ...STUMPED!!! Help!

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:49:00 PST

I cannot figure out an awesome song I want played when I come down the stairs for my wedding. Everything I think I want I change my mind... I want a song without words... I want something that is NOT traditional like here comes the brides... ughhh!! Any ideas??

Getting Packages... - ...In the mail! I love it :)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:17:00 PST

Got my engraved cake serving set and some damask candles I've been waiting for. I love getting packages in the mail. :) Serving set I got from theknot.com and the candles from ebay. They have more on ebay if you are looking for some.

Jewelry... - Finally decided on earrings...

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:05:00 PST

After changing my mind on jewelry and searching forever for the perfect earrings... I went to David's Bridal and they helped me picked out earrings that looked good with my tiara and dress! I'm so glad. Now I just need to find a bracelet. :) If you see anything awesome, let me know!