Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
I just got back from a wonderful wedding this weekend. Our friends Shawn and Melissa got married and their wedding was beautiful and full of thoughtful details. One of my favorite things were their centerpieces which were gorgeous and unique. I of course, forgot to take photos but it inspired me to find some really fun and beautiful centerpieces ideas online.
I love these bird cage centerpieces from mintsflower.com
This fruit centerpiece is gorgeous and budget friendly
I found this on aisledash.com, it would be a great DIY centerpiece. Fill a vase with shells and water, add a touch of water purifier to keep it fresh, and you have a lovely decorative centerpiece. Shells can be found a craft store
This is from designsbyhemingway.com. How cute are these floral strawberry margaritta glass cocktail centerpieces!
Beautiful candle centerpiece by Martha Stewart
Lovely wheat and mason jar centerpiece, photo by Grise Photography
This centerpiece would add a romatic glow to a reception
This would be perfect for a candy lover or as a centerpiece on the kids table. These were created by Dylan Lauren from Dylan’s Candy Barmade
Tags: afforadable wedding centerpieces, budget wedding centerpieces, cheap wedding centerpieces, DIY centerpieces, easy wedding centerpieces, unqiue wedding centerpieces, wedding centerpiece ideas
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
If you’re a bride in Seattle or Western Washington the Shoebilee Shoe & Wedding Accessory Extravaganza is an event you don’t want to miss! It’s coming up this weekend and the details are below. Happy Shopping!
When: Sat. 6/27 10-6 & Sun. 6/28 12-5
Where: 235 Strander Blvd., Suite 100 • Tukwila, WA 98188
What: Fabulous clearance sale on hundreds of bridal / wedding party / flower girl shoes, as well as many other bridal accessories and stationery items. In addition, all regular priced shoes, tiaras and jewelry will be 20% off during sale, and boxed printable invitations will be 50% off.
Who: All About Weddings, award winning wedding invitation and accessories boutique, along with guests including Craig Larsen Photography, Doubletree Suites Hotel (with their famous chocolate chip cookies), Hardcastle Entertainment & Lighting, and Fantasia Floral.
Tags: discount wedding dresses, discount wedding favors, discounted wedding accessories, discounted wedding items, discounted wedding shoes, Wedding discounts, wedding sales
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
When I was getting married last year, I wondered where the custom of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” came from? After doing a little research I found out that it derives from this old saying:
Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe
This tradition is meant to bring the bride good luck. If you’re still looking for that ’something blue’ I found some items on the site that might inspire you. Click on the image to view the full listing.
Love these shoes! They would be perfect to wear under a wedding gown
This ice blue pillow is made of silk & discounted by 50% off
Aqua Blue Barrett made with Swarovski Crystals
10k White Gold Sapphire Earrings With Diamonds - only worn once
10kt yellow gold cushion princess cut checkerboard blue sapphire ring, just $75!
14 kt white gold chain with a light blue aquamarine stone & three round diamonds
This blue evening Bag has never been used and would be a great accessory for the bride!
Tags: blue wedding item, discount wedding items, something blue, something borrowed, something new, something old, wedding items
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Photo by Laura Totten
My whole life I looked up to my Dad, he was the smartest, funniest and most loving man I knew. Not only was he a great Father but I knew he was a wonderful husband too. My parents have been married for 35 years and are still happy and very much in love. When I was growing up I knew I’d never get married until I found someone who was as special as my Dad. Finally I met my husband Mark, (who is pretty darn special). In my wedding speech I wanted to use a line from Ethel Kennedy, who said to her new husband, “All my life I have searched for someone like my Father, and you came the closest”.
So thank you Dad, for teaching me about love and life and for always being there. Happy Father’s Day!
Tags: discount wedding dresses, father of the bride, father's day, used wedding gowns, wedding speeches, weddings
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Photo books are a great, cost effective and best all, easy way to make a beautiful wedding album. I made a few for my parents and in-laws and they loved them, which is why I am excited to announce our latest blog giveaway from Inkubook!
One lucky bride will win:
1 FREE Wedding Guest Book
1 FREE Wedding Album
Good for any available book sizes or page count (up to 120 pages)
*Winner will receive 2 personalized coupon codes valid until 10/31/2009
To top it off Inkubook is also offering all BravoBride user’s a special discount! Here are the details:
Good for 25% off any one book (any available size or page count). Enter coupon code BRAVOBRIDE at checkout. Coupon valid one time per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires June 30, 2009.
To enter our Inkubook Wedding Photo Book Giveaway simply leave a comment on this blog post. A winner will be picked at random next Friday.
Good luck!
Wedding photo books can be printed on silky, 100 lb. archival-quality paper
These make a great gift, use it for a belated Father's day present!
Tags: photo book, photobooks, wedding album, wedding discount, wedding giveaway
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Photo by Rosa
Guys love cars so it should come as no surprise that planning wedding day transportation is a favorite wedding duty of grooms.
Whether it’s a stretch limo or even a classic Bentley or Rolls Royce, grooms are getting more creative with riding in style on the big day. Here are a few tips on making sure the booking process goes as smooth as possible:
- Plan ahead – Know how many people will be riding along and compare that with how many can legally ride in the limo. You’ll also need to tell the limo service how far you’ll be going and the scheduled arrival/departure times.
- Research your ride – Take special care to research all of the different styles/models of limos that are offered. You’re only getting married once (hopefully), so get it right! If you’re feeling generous, ask your fiancé for input.
- Get an estimate – Get a copy of the quoted estimate. You should have planned out a wedding budget, so you’ll need to know what you’ll be charged for the rental, mileage, and gratuity.
- Reserve early – Limos book up fast (especially in the busy spring wedding season). We recommend booking a minimum of three months in advance.
- Take note of safety issues – Confirm that the limo service you’re using is insured and abides by all state/national laws for car services. It’s smart to get a copy of their insurance and liability info as well.
- Add a special touch – If you’re planning on having the limo arrive with drinks or flowers already in it, talk to the limo company about any specials they offer or how you can get them the items in advance to the wedding day.
Thanks to Chris Easter from The Man Registry for this great limo advice!
Tags: discount wedding dresses, grooms attire, limo rentals, wedding transportation, wedding vendors
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
I absolutely love fresh flowers, there’s nothing like them but I came across this gorgeous bouquet made entirely of seashells (pictured below) and I had to share it. It inspired me to look for other nontraditional bouquets that you could use not only on your wedding day but for years to come!
This bouquet was designed by wedding planner and floral designer Michelle Rago
What a fun bouquet - made entirely of buttons! Made by RBK Creations
This bouquet is made of silk roses, vintage millinery fruit, beads, silk and the base is from an old vintage hat!
This pretty pink Anemones bouquet is made of felt and beads
This bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings is made entirely of tissue paper, click on the image to learn how to make your own.
Tags: button bouquet, discount wedding flowers, wedding bouquet, wedding bouquets, wedding flowers, wedding vendors
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
I have a friend who used stencils at their wedding (photo below) so when guest walked into the reception it thanked them for coming. Not only did it look beautiful, it also added such a nice, elegant and meaningful touch. Jennifer, from The Simple Stencil emailed me and that’s exactly what their company does. Her website allows you to completely customize your stencil quote and design it in your wedding colors. Best of all they are easy to apply and remove! I included a few of my favorites.
Stencils from my friend's wedding. Photo by Grace Photography
I love that you can customize your wedding sign!
Use this on a wall or on the dance floor
Tags: discount wedding decorations, discount wedding dresses, wedding decor, wedding signs, wedding stencils
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009
I stumbled across these wedding statistics and thought they were pretty interesting. Enjoy!
- 2,190,363 couples were wed in the U.S. in 2008.
- The world’s longest-married living couple, Zelmyra & Herbert Fisher of North Carolina, were, at press time, preparing to celebrate their 85th anniversary.
- $707,051,028 worth of wedding cake and fondant frosting (more than 16 tons) was consumed last year in the U.S.
- The average American wedding costs $28,704.
- In frugal Mississippi the average drops to $18,562.
- In spendthrift New Jersey that jumps to $36,113.
- David’s Bridal claims roughly 30% of the wedding-gown market, with dresses that start at $99.
- Steel tycon Lakshmi Mittal spent an estimated $60 million on a five-day French wedding for his daughter, Vanisha, which included a 1,000 person engagement party at Versailles.
- The discount chain Filene’s Basement has held its Running of the Brides event at dozens of stores each year since 1947.
- At one store, shoppers cleared the racks of 3,000 marked-down dresses in a record 37 seconds.
- In 1960, an American bride was typically 20 years old and a groom was 23. Today, they’re 27 and 29, respectively.
- Six countries currently allow same-sex marriage: Belgium, Canada, Holland, Norway, South Africa, and Spain.
- December is the most popular month to pop the question, accounting for one in five engagements.
Thanks for the guys over at FastCompany for sharing this data.
Tags: cheap wedding dresses, cheap wedding favors, discount wedding dresses, discount wedding favors, discount wedding items, handmade wedding items
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
It’s one of the biggest wedding clichés out there (especially on the groom’s side of the wedding)… golf on the wedding day.
As the groom, you’ve probably been asked if you’re getting up early and teeing it up on the morning of the wedding. If you happen to be a golfer, we’re guessing that the answer to this question is yes.
Speaking from experience, wedding day golf can be a lot of fun. When I got married last spring, we double dipped and played both on the bachelor party as well as the morning of the wedding. As corny as it may sound, it was a great way to spend some extra time with friends and family before I made that trip to the altar and had my “play time” significantly reduced.
If you can get a big enough group to together, there are some great ways to enhance the golf outing. Here are a few ideas:
- Bride’s side vs. groom’s side – Make it a little more competitive by pitting the bride’s relatives against the groom’s relatives. We did this on my wedding day and added a twist by making the losing team buy lunch afterwards (groom’s side won, of course).
- Scramble – Divide everyone up into teams of four and play a scramble or best ball tourney. This allows the beginners to keep up with the pros.
- Playing on the bachelor party? If it’s a bachelor party round of golf, that means the groom doesn’t have to worry about being on good behavior. Make him drink for every shot over par he goes. Hilarity will ensue as his golf game gets worse after each hole.
*Shameless TMR plug*
If you’re looking for groomsmen gift ideas for the golfing groomsmen, check out our golf towel gift set or personalized golf bar sign.
Cheers!
Tags: cheap wedding favors, cheap weddings gowns, discount engagement rings, discount groomsmen gifts, discount wedding gowns
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