Dasha Boutique
November 30th, 2006 @ 11:04 am by Mrs. Bee
I’ve seen Dasha Boutique’s chic jewelry featured on the pages of many different bridal magazines, so I finally checked out their website last night. I really liked their sophisticated and affordable jewelry, and thought they’d make wonderful gifts for your bridesmaid babes. Each piece is even customizable by gemstone, metal, length, and ear fitting.
Invitations
November 30th, 2006 @ 10:33 am by Mrs. Pearl
Hi, my name is Miss Pearl and I’m a paper addict.
I never knew what a fun world paper shopping could be until wedding planning. I mean, as a teenager, I had fun stationery — a soft, watercolor rainbow print and a fierce, diva-like leopard bordered paper. But textures are a whole new world to me.
I’m one of the lucky that lives near a Paper Source, which is what got me started on my paper addiction. To save money before, Mr. Pearl and I decided we were going to do regular, run of the mill Carlson Craft invitations — pretty, but basic. Now that we have more time, I have gotten to do some looking (and drooling) over paper.
Some of the favorites so far…
Yet Another Idea…
November 30th, 2006 @ 9:27 am by Mrs. Strawberry
Yet another idea for a groomsmen gift–a personalized pub sign! From The Pub Sign Store, your groomsmen can have a sign that reflects their personal interests. I know a few of Mr. Strawberry’s guys would love to have a sign hanging in their den denoting it as their “bar!”
Dear Google,
November 30th, 2006 @ 8:33 am by Mrs. Plumeria
You are my hero.
Love, Miss Plumeria
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I recently discovered Google’s new Docs and Spreadsheets service. Many of my friends and I already hail Gmail as the best email service ever made, and Google just keeps outdoing itself!
With new Docs and Spreadsheets Beta, a user can create and edit documents and spreadsheets, all online. The final version is stored online, like a saved email, so it’s essentially a “live” document that can be updated and saved from any computer that has internet access, without having to download and upload any files! You can add “collaborators” who can access and edit the document as well, invite viewers to see it, and host live chats while viewing it. For those addicted to Word and Excel, you can export any Google document or spreadsheet as a PDF, Word, or Excel file and work on it from your computer if you choose. You can also upload existing documents so you have a working copy online!
15% Off Oasis Day Spa Packages
November 29th, 2006 @ 7:00 pm by Sales
Miss Violet blogged about Costco’s discounted Spa Finder gift certificates earlier today. Then I received a promotion from New York Magazine for 15% off Oasis Day Spa’s pre-discounted packages.
With the Spa Finder gift certificates and the 15% discount (print and bring with you), you could save quite a bit on some pampering for you and your bridesmaids! 
Favors
November 29th, 2006 @ 6:37 pm by Mrs. Blueberry
I love our favors–they’re so unusual, yet cute. They were one of the first things we figured out for the wedding, way back in June.
Since our wedding has a “starry night” theme, Mr. Blueberry came up with the idea of giving out glow-in-the-dark stars as favors. We realize that most people probably won’t use them–hopefully some will give the stars to their kids or cousins or something, but they should at least be momentarily entertaining :).
Plus, at about 50c/favor, you can’t argue with the price!
We bought 45 packs of glow-in-the-dark stars at Wal-Mart:
I’m Marrying Goliath
November 29th, 2006 @ 6:04 pm by Mrs. Kiwi
Okay, okay. Six foot two isn’t that tall. But compared to five foot zero me, it’s like another world. And I’m hoping I’m not shrinking since it seems like I am!
My problem is this: we are an unbalanced couple height-wise and with there being a whole 14 inches between us, I have been obsessing about shoes. Not that I have a dress or anything yet, ya know.
I am utterly in love with the Ella shoes at Blue Tux:
She Complete
November 29th, 2006 @ 5:43 pm by Mrs. Bee
I saw this 1950’s vintage inspired velvet capelet from She Complete featured in the most recent issue of Bridal Guide magazine. This would be so chic as a coverup for a winter bride! Perfect with Erica Koesler’s gorgeous hats and veils.
Le Spose di Gio
November 29th, 2006 @ 4:55 pm by Mrs. Ant
My wedding dress was crafted by Le Spose di Gio, an Italian designer. The dress was evocative of everything I wanted to be as a bride- feminine, elegant, and lovely. It was simple yet unique… timeless yet modern. Best of all, the silk was so soft, light, and airy… wearing it on my wedding day was an absolute dream! (Can you tell that I adored my dress? 
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Polly Want a Wedding?
November 29th, 2006 @ 4:29 pm by Mrs. Strawberry
The problem with planning a wedding over the course of a year and some months is that you change your mind often. My latest “brilliant” idea is to incorporate birds into our shabby chic theme.
(drawing via Mariah @ DeMarco Designs)
I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner. Of course I won’t be using all of these…it’s too late! I thought maybe someone else could benefit from my tardy, yet cute bird theme.
