Weddingbee Blog

Michelle Roth and Henry Roth
What: Bridal gowns are $495 and under.
Where: 24 W. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 203
Phone: 212-245-3390
When: 6/21 (9:00 - 6:15)

One of a Kind Bride
What: Gowns for 10 to 75 percent off (normally $2,500 to $20,000). Cash only.
Where: 327 Lafayette St., nr. Bleecker St.
Phone: 212-645-7123
When: 6/21-7/10 (Mon. - Fri., 10:30-5 by appointment only)

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Because wedding season is upon us, I thought this would be a good time to discuss how to be a great wedding guest. When you’re invited to a wedding, the couple has asked you to be part of a day they’ve put so much time, love, and effort into planning. Observing some basic wedding guest etiquette can make the big day just a little bit easier for the bride and groom.

1) RSVP. The bride and groom are usually paying per person (often hundreds of dollars) so they need to have an accurate headcount of all guests. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, or have RSVP’d for a guest who can no longer attend, notify the couple.

2) Send gifts to the couple’s home. This way the couple doesn’t have to worry about collecting, watching, losing, cards separating and taking gifts home on an already hectic day.

3) Don’t bring anyone who is not named on the invitation. Do not bring a date or children that are not specifically named on the invitation, and do not write in names on the RSVP card. The couple has put a lot of thought into who they’re inviting, they’re paying per person, and have probably created seating arrangements for each individual guest.

4) Show up on time. This seems like a no-brainer, but I don’t think I’ve ever attended a wedding that started on the actual time indicated on the invitation, due to late guest arrivals. A wedding is a carefully orchestrated once-in-a-lifetime event… so please be on time.

Now that you’re a great guest, it’s time to enjoy the celebration and share the day with the happy couple.

What else would you add to this list?

Alia Designs came about when two sisters struggled to find the perfect invitation for the first wedding in their family. They decided to create their own invitations, drawing inspiration from bygone royals who sent out beautiful silk and jewel adorned invitations to express the importance of the guest.

The result? Alia Designs uses real pearls, Asian silks, French linens, hand embroidery, and intricate beadwork to create luxurious invitations fit for royalty.

I’ve been working late a lot more recently and usually I come home pretty tired and cranky. Last night I came home and Mr. Spider told me we got our first wedding present. WoHOoHooo~!! One of our groomsmen, Wes, sent us a gift from Houston. I had a good feeling about what it was going to be since Wes called Mr. Spider from Disney World last week:

Awww, they are bobble heads with magnetic noses that “kiss!” Thanks Wesley, we heart you!

What did you get as your first wedding present?

These Hug Salt and Pepper Shakers are adorable!

At $25 a set, they’re too pricey to give out as favors, but they’d make a lovely shower gift.

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Cole Haan is having a sale with up to 40% off shoes, handbags, and accessories.

Mr. Bee bought his wedding shoes here at the location in Rockefeller Center!

If you’re going on a long flight to your honeymoon, you might want to pick up one of these travel pillows from Skyrest. You’ll arrive well rested and ready to honeymoon!

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cntjbride - Stunning Connecticut wedding.

IvonneNYC - Pink and white themed Florida gala.

AmyMarch2006 - A playful NYC wedding.

For all my ability to draw straight lines and weave baskets, I do not have the manual dexterity necessary to polish my own nails. Even clear polish somehow ends up way way outside the lines, and I end up looking like the crazy sister in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane.

That is why I love Keiko. (And clearly, I love all of you if I’m actually sharing her contact information with you.) She is the world’s finest manicurist. I swear to god she makes my nails look like the nails in magazines. After a session with her, I have an absolutely perfect manicure — streak/bubble/line-free polish with nary a hangnail. You would never know that I (constantly) bite my cuticles. (Yes, very gross, I know.)

Keiko works at the East Village Branch of Jin Soon. She’s usually there, but she’s easiest to catch on Tuesday afternoons.

Keiko at Jin Soon
56 E 4th St
212-473-2047

The Maroma Resort and Spa in the Mexican Riviera has long been considered one of the most romantic honeymoon spots in the world. It combines luxury and romance at a price that won’t break the bank - rooms start at $350 a night. With the Mayan ruins, lush jungles, gorgeous beaches, and top rate spa services, there’s a little something for everyone.

I would love to visit here someday.

Mrs. Ladybug forced me into a spider drawing contest with her today even though she has PAINT on her computer at work and I don’t. Here are our drawings. I did this with Word:

Mrs. Ladybug’s:

L’Occitane’s wonderful bath, body, and home products are on sale for up to 75% off!

Stock up on gifts for your bridesmaids, a pamper basket for the bride or groom to be, bridal shower game prizes or favors, and things to put in your out of town bags.

You gotta try their shea butter products for the ultimate in moisturizing goodness.

Sponsored weddings have really started to gain popularity in recent years, where vendors provide free or discounted services in exchange for ads in the couples’ wedding invitations, programs, placecards, etc.

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As wedding costs climb higher and higher, things like sponsored weddings and website donations are bound to become more commonplace. One bride said that her sponsored wedding was twice the work of planning a regular wedding, but she had a grand affair and is now writing a book on how you can have a sponsored wedding of your very own.

Many people feel that sponsored weddings are tacky and detract from the experience of the wedding. Others think that it’s just another practical and creative way to help pay for the costly event.

Domino Magazine has some awesome deals this month for presents that are perfect for the bride-to-be.

Toss Designs is a fun line of products that help keep you organized on your trips away. Bright bold prints in argyle, houndstooth, polka dot and more adorn their home, travel, and pet accessories. Get 20% off your entire purchase when you enter “DOM06″ at checkout.

Stephanie Johnson has make-up and jewelry bags, rolls and cases galore in prints and solids so you can travel in style. Enter “DOMINODEALS” at checkout to receive 25% off your entire purchase.

And finally Paper+Cup Design (one of our favorite sites) is offering 25% off their personalized stationery. Plus you get a free travel journal with the stationery purchase! Enter “DOMINO DEALS” on the order page.

I was wondering if you’ve heard of married women buying fake diamond rings when they travel. I will be traveling overseas for 3 weeks and my sister-in-law suggested buying cubic zirconia rings to wear instead of wearing our real rings. This would alleviate any worry of losing our rings. Is this a common thing?

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To tell you the truth, I’ve never known anyone who did that, but it’s certainly not a bad idea. If you’re really concerned about losing your rings or even being robbed, it may not be a bad idea to wear fake ones just so you have that peace of mind. You could always look into ring insurance as well, which would cover any loss or theft.

Have you worn a fake diamond in place of your real one before?

1.25 carat cz engagement ring & wedding band - $32.49