Embarrassing Decision
July 31st, 2008 @ 6:42 pm by Miss Champagne
So I have a confession. I knew a winter wedding in my hometown was going to be expensive. But yesterday I became very aware of just how expensive it would be to have our wedding in February in Vail, Colorado.
We had been engaged for about a year and a half, and I had had all this time to pick the perfect date. So what did I pick? The busiest weekend in my hometown, where it’s estimated that almost 2 million people will come to ski. YIKES!!!
So step one was done - the date was picked. Next, we waited for hotel prices to be released so we could get rooms reserved at a semi-decent rate. They were released a few weeks ago, and we almost hit the floor.
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It’s a Girl! Miss Shortcake Gives Birth to Invitations!
July 31st, 2008 @ 6:12 pm by Mrs. Shortcake
Well, we pooled our collective pocket change, emptied our emergency fund and bought a new printer. In the end, Mr. Shortcake wouldn’t let me drop his old printer out of the window, or even give it a few gentle taps with a baseball bat a la Office Space, claiming that he wanted to keep it for sentimental reasons. What those reasons are, I’m not so sure of, but I think it involves framing the beast and hanging it on the office wall like a mounted deer head. 
Thanks to our new Epson RX595 (which works like a dream, thankyouverymuch), our invitations are printed and ready to go. I must admit that I was shocked speechless when I pressed “print 20 copies”…and the Epson printed twenty copies - twenty copies that were the same size, colour, font, species, etc. Hallelujah!
Monde Design Garter/Dress Label Giveaway!
July 31st, 2008 @ 6:10 pm by Contests
Congratulations to the winner vic004!
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Today we’re giving away a $50 gift certificate to Monde Design, who creates all kinds of personalized and customized accessories for your wedding day. These garters or dress labels are perfect for your “something blue”!
To enter, please let us know what kinds of personalized wedding gifts or accessories you’re looking for by 8pm PST tonight. Good luck! :)
Be sure to check out their portfolio for more images of their custom work! Monde Design is also offering 15% off purchases for all weddingbee readers through this link or using code “wedbee” through August 15th.
Last Minute Projects
July 31st, 2008 @ 5:54 pm by Mrs. Cream Puff
There were certain projects I had to leave until the very end. Right now, Mr. Cream Puff and FSIL Puff are taking all the stuff for the reception to our caterer, and Puff Daddy is taking all the ceremony stuff to the day of coordinators. Momma Puff and I are about to go distribute OOT bags and go to the craft store to get the makings for trolley signs. It’s all coming together, people!
Here are some lovely pictures of OTHER people helping me with projects! I’ve noticed that people are totally offering to help now that it’s a week before the wedding. WHEW! I’m certainly not going to turn them down!
Mr. Cream Puff had an awesome system for putting our favors together:
DIY Boutonnieres
July 31st, 2008 @ 5:28 pm by Mrs. Green Tea
(Groom’s bout I made to go with this bouquet, Image by Brother GT)
Though it pains me that I can’t arrange all the fresh flowers I’d like for our wedding, I fully appreciate the benefit of having the floral items done ahead of time. I’m not a big lover of silk flowers so I picked mostly textured/miscellaneous elements over imitation floral. The following is a guide to make a simple boutonnière:
Something Blue
July 31st, 2008 @ 5:05 pm by Mrs. Cookie
I was born and raised in Montana. Although this little country bumpkin’s heart was meant for the big city, I can’t get Montana out of my blood. It is an innate part of me, and no matter where I live or travel, Montana will always be my home! (I totally envy Miss Cherry Pie, and think she is doing a fabulous job in capturing the essence of Big Sky County for her wedding!) But for many reasons, Mr. Cookie and I decided not to get married in Montana. However, both of my parents decided that I needed a little piece of Montana at the wedding.
This arrived in the mail yesterday from my dad, who still lives in Montana. It’s a Yogo sapphire—my something blue.
According to to Rogers Jewelers:
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Our Fabulous Front Doors
July 31st, 2008 @ 4:40 pm by Miss Pomegranate
Our venue has THE most gorgeous doors. They are gigantic, modern and covered in steel squares. They open up on an asymmetrical hinge and create a fabulous entrance to our event. In fact, they will set the stage for many memorable moments, such as the bouquet toss and the garter throw. My mom had the fabulous idea to have these two events take place outside the doors of our venue - and down the steps.
Watch out for skinned knees ladies - if you scramble for the bouquet, it’ll be up these steps!
These steps and doors will the be backdrop for some momentous photos and we will need to bring some of the decor from the inside, outside. Therefore, I will be adding a new DIY project to the list: a personalized door monogram.
DIY Veil 2.0
July 31st, 2008 @ 4:15 pm by Mrs. Spider
Remember the veil my Dad made me? Sigh, it meant the world to me.
When it came time for my cousin to shop for her veil, I showed her this lace edged delight that inspired Mrs. Bellpepper’s mother to make her veil. At $800, this veil is priced to leave you homeless.
Inspired by the prowess of Mrs. Bellpepper’s mother and of my own poppa’s, I offered (and begged) to make a similar veil for my cousin.
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Fodor’s African Safari Guide Giveaway
July 31st, 2008 @ 4:00 pm by Contests
Congratulations to the winners idahosummer, SRH, #30 Candace, shellbod8, and kismetkaikatsu!
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Today we’re giving away 5 copies of Fodor’s gorgeous, full color The Complete African Safari, Planner 1st Ed. Read up on real travellers’ experiences with African safaris on Fodors.
Going on an African safari is definitely on my bucket list! To enter, please tell us — what destinations in the world do you absolutely want to visit before you die? You have until 8pm PST tomorrow to enter. Good luck!
Medicine For Tired Soles
July 31st, 2008 @ 3:38 pm by Mrs. Margarita
Thanks to everyone who gave me some great ideas/advice for my heel dilemma. Yesterday I went online shopping and bought foot petals, insolias and superfeet. I figure one or maybe some crazy combination of them all will ease the pain. Now I am praying for mojo and hunting for a pair of flats, wedges or flip flops to wear if I can no longer move in my dream heels.
Flip Flops?
