Archive for January, 2009

Bamboo Place Card Holder

- As low as $3.64 for 4!
- Adds an earthy touch to your wedding day
- Bamboo is a symbol of friendship and long life to add even more meaning to your wedding day

Past Favor Fridays:
January 23, 2009
January 16, 2009
January 9, 2009
January 2, 2009

One of our Twitter followers, BlissBridalShoes.com, at Twitter.com/BlissBridalShoe has absolutely amazing bridal shows on their site. I’m a shoe shopaholic, so I was smitten as soon as I saw their site. Even if you’re wearing a long wedding dress, having wedding shoes you absolutely adore on your wedding day is a must. Chances are you’ll never wear them again, but when you see these gems, you’ll change your tune:

Benatti:

Ella (to let loose at the reception – pretty flip flops are a very popular reception hall trend right now!):

Tresca:

Frisee:

They’re all sold on a limited edition basis, so you can be sure that you’re one of only a select few brides walking down the aisle in a pair of these beautiful shoes. Check out their Where To Buy for their retail and online locations.

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Say hello to Kelly McWilliams, destination wedding planner and author of the witty and very interesting WeddingBySocialites.Blogspot.com wedding blog, as well as DestinationNaplesWeddings.com and Brideslibrary.Blogspot.com. We found the always vibrant Kelly at Twitter.com/Weddingtidbits, where she posts smart wedding advice and everyday thoughts from her own life. We instantly started reading her engaging posts on WeddingBySocialites.Blogspot.com – they’re full of great, practical wedding advice for brides who want to add personality and a dash of the unique to their weddings without spending a great deal of money.

Kelly’s post, “Elegant & Modern Wedding Centerpieces & Tablescapes” has one of the most innovative wedding ideas we’ve seen recently! Kelly calls it a “Cheap but Chic alert”, and she’s 100% accurate. She advises brides to choose a simple but stunning table decoration, as well as choose only a few, but very lush, flower arrangements to liven up a plain room.

We especially want to highlight (and shout from the rooftops!) her post, “My advice is this; it’s your wedding. Live it”. She notes that too many brides get caught up in making sure their day is picture-perfect to really appreciate the moments that make their wedding day truly unforgettable.

Be sure to check out WeddingBySocialites.Blogspot.com, as well as DestinationNaplesWeddings.com and Brideslibrary.Blogspot.com. Thanks Kelly for the great blog posts.

While wandering around online, I came across Anne Chertoff’s great wedding blog, From “I Will” to “I Do”. Anne is the Senior Editor at Brides.com, and has also worked at Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, and iVillageWeddings, so this bright lady certainly knows a thing or two about weddings! She posts on practical wedding advice, wedding events, and tips for every aspect of your wedding.

We especially loved her post, “Don’t Flub Your Wedding Vows”, in light of Justice Robert’s recent mix up while administering the Presidential oath to President Obama. Weddings are such a rush of emotion that no matter how hard you practice, there’s a big chance you may forget, so it’s okay to discreetly have a card on hand to remember your vows.

From “I Will” to “I Do” also highlights must-do wedding events for brides, such as the upcoming “Wedding Fashion and Planning Event in NYC” on January 31st. Wedding experts will be on hand to talk about all things wedding planning, so this event is great for soon-to-be brides in every stage of wedding planning. Thanks for the tip, Anne!

Anne is an expert at wedding planning, so be sure to check out her very informative and inspiring wedding blog, From “I Will” to “I Do”.

We feel it’s always great to highlight wedding blogs we love – this way you can find even more great wedding planning tips and wedding ideas! Kristin over at BridalBuzz.Blogspot.com has a beautiful, very modern-themed wedding blog where she posts on great wedding products for the wedding and for enjoying post-wedding life, too! BridalBuzz blog posts always highlight her bright personality to add both a whimsical and elegant touch to your wedding day. Like PWP, BridalBuzz encourages us to add a dash of personality to each and every moment in your wedding and married life.

We love all of Kristin’s posts, but if we have to pick our BridalBuzz favorites:
“Valentine’s at Bold Loft”:

“Photographic moments by Mel Barlow”:

“Jumbo balloons take center stage”:

We can’t wait to see more BridalBuzz posts, and I know I for one will be snagging one of those cute Bold Loft Valentine’s Day mugs!

Love Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers
-Made from elegant porcelain, these favors are truly classic – perfect for any couple
-Complements a springtime theme perfectly!
-Nestled beautifully in a personalized pull-out box
-For 72 favors or more, only $3.16!

Past Favor Fridays:
January 16, 2009
January 9, 2009
January 2, 2009
December 26, 2008

Weddings are all about the growth of a couple as they depart on a journey of a lifetime. Like a flower, the seeds of love are planted in the beginning of a relationship and then blossom on the wedding day. If you’ve just recently become engaged, or if you’re starting to plan your wedding, it’s time to start thinking about ways to make your wedding day a little bit more like a garden. It’s time to start thinking about lending a little green to your special occasion. PWPOnline.com offers up these ten tips on how to make your eco-friendly wedding both beautiful and budget friendly. Enjoy!

1.Place Cards
Instead of going for paper place cards, opt to write your guests’ names on stones using chalk, or make home made place cards out of scraps of cardboard and colorful markers.

2.Favors
PWPOnline.com has a great selection of Wedding Favors that are designed with the green wedding in mind. Choose from several different flower seed varieties to pick the one that’s right for your wedding colors or theme.

3.Rings
Try picking out a non-traditional ring that uses eco-friendly diamonds and gold made with fair labor practice. Or check out some of the conflict-free gem rings that are available. Recycled jewelry and hand me down heirlooms also work well.

4.Location
Choosing a location for your wedding that’s central to most of your guests will cut down on CO2 production caused by travel.

5.Confetti
For your guests, opt to use dried flower petals or biodegradable confetti instead of rice to throw.

It’s Courtney, your favorite wedding planner! I was perusing the wedding blogosphere for my daily dose of wedding planning news, and came across the Wedding Blog Awards – a site devoted to dedicated wedding bloggers and the fine work they’re doing. Hint hint, we love wedding blogging too, and we hope we’re featured soon!

Wedding Blog Awards

Wedding Blog Awards gives a nod to creative wedding blogs and wedding sites that help make wedding planning a little bit easier. They feature romantic and beautiful wedding photography that absolutely amazes me. Thanks Wedding Blog Awards for finding the best wedding blogs out there and showcasing such helpful talent. I truly hope we can one day grace the front page of your blog.

Chances are, if you’re having a Valentine’s Day wedding, you already have your wedding favors, but Valentine’s Day favors are great for Valentine’s Day parties and get-together’s with friends, as well as anniversary parties. Here’s some Valentine’s Day favors that made me say “awww!”.

Love Bookmark Favor

Love is Blooming Wildflower Seed Favor Kits

A Slice of Love Stainless-Steel Pizza Cutter in Miniature Pizza Box

Hearts & Vines Frosted Votive Candle

Which is your favorite? You can check out even more Valentine’s Day Favors!

Favor Fridays – January 16th, 2009

Mini Classic Gumball Dispenser – As low as $2.98 each!

- Vintage gumball dispenser perfect for the whimsical couple
- Really works! Just turn the crank and pop! A Double Bubble comes out!
- Only $2.98 for 72+ wedding favors, so you really can afford it.

Past Favor Fridays:
January 9, 2009
January 2, 2009
December 26, 2008
December 19, 2008