Wedding Blog

BridalBoutique posted a list of inexpensive favor ideas on her site. My favorite one was writing a personalized note to each guest letting them know why they are special to you.

This might take a little time, but it will probably be more appreciated than any other favor you could give them.

The other alternative to wedding flip flops is of course wedding sneakers. If you don’t need a heel you could always go with Converse All Stars, Jack Purcells, or Keds.

But most of us want at least a little bit of a heel on our wedding day. Savvy Sneaks is one of the most popular bridal sneaker companies out there. These sneakers have a 1 1/2″…

Photowow can turn your photographs into Andy Warhol style works of art. An 11×14 print like the one below is $198.

Though they specialize in large prints, they also offer a line of customizable cards. This might be a fun option for your save the dates! Design prices are $90, and 50 cards are $89.50 - $139.50 depending on size and finish.

Another product I liked on…

New York Metro has released its list of Best of NY Beauty 2006. Whether you’re looking for a make-up artist, hair stylist, or masseuse, the website also lists winners from previous years so it’s a great resource for all your beauty needs. I actually found my colorist thru an old nymetro “best of” list and I love him!

One thing I’m truly fascinated by is…

Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue…

Ever wonder what this poem really means? These items are supposed to bring a bride luck if she carries each of them on her wedding day. Though there are many wedding superstitions out there, this is the one that most brides try to follow.

“Something old” represents the past and a bride’s link to her family. Commonly worn “old” items are…

These customizable chocolate bars from JustWrapz also double as escort cards. Not bad for $3.25 each!

(via Brides Receptions Magazine)

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I don’t believe these cookware companies are technically stealing your money since you do receive an actual product. However I do think they utilize unscrupulous, unethical, and misleading sales tactics and have no sense of corporate or personal responsibility.

They lure people in with the promise of a free prize and then employ hard sell techniques on their overpriced products that make it difficult…

dietvanillacoke - A traditional Korean wedding with lots of personal little details.

zinzon - Gorgeous wedding in France/Lebanon.

terraluvsbrett - A tea themed wedding at the historic Mount Vernon Inn.

jewells13 - A unique black and red themed goth wedding with tons of DIY ideas.

abaroo - A pink and white New York wedding.

Square Cake Bio - A Bio for square cakes!

mrsmara - A grand affair in Toledo.

kertybird -…

The marriage of 2 great things always makes me wanna cry. *Single tear*

Godiva Press Release (2005)

Coming Soon…Couture wedding favors inspired by Sylvia Weinstock available in April. Call 1-800-9-Godiva.

There are many online vendors that sell wedding favors and supplies. Ever wish you could touch, feel, and see the products in person? Then you should check out the new Wedding Things store in Manhattan!

1039 Third Avenue
(between 61st and 62nd Street)
New York, NY 10021

My Experience:
I checked it out on my way home from work. The lady working there was really friendly and helpful. She let…

I’m actually going back and editing all my old entries and updating them with new photos and anal rententive crap like that. I went to my entry where I wrote about paper lanterns and checked out all the old links I posted like this one:

Cultural Intrigue

Eyelet patterned paper lanterns - These would look so pretty lit!

Paper Parasols

Vintage Glass Candle Holders & Vases

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To tell you the truth, wedding shoes were not on the top of my priority list. Who was even going to see them anyway? Still I would have felt a little odd walking down the aisle in flip flops while wearing such a beautiful dress. And detail shots of wedding shoes are always a favorite “must take” photo opportunity.

We took pictures around the city…

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Last week we received an email from a bride who recently attended a bridal show and subsequently received 3 phone calls about free trips she had won. All she had to do, they said, was come pick up her voucher.

Being a savvy bride, she used her googling skills to find out that these companies were actually in the business of selling cookware. She…

I love shopping for shoes on Zappos because they have a huge selection, great sales, lots of reviews, plus free shipping and super easy returns. Often if I place an order online, I’ll receive my shoes the next day!

Zappos has a pretty good selection of affordable bridal shoes and if you’re lazy and live online like me, this would be the first place I’d check.…

I sometimes find that my interest in wedding planning comes in waves. One week, I’ll research everything — favors from zimbabwe, top ten dance instructors for the cha-cha, I’ll book vendors, buy glassware, edit invite designs.

And then there is the lull. Nothing to do; no interest to do it. I feel like I’m in a holding pattern. Am I the only bride-to-be whose interest…