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When we started to think about our guestbook set up, we agreed that making cards for the guests to sign was the best route for us. I wasn’t sure how I wanted the final guestbook to look, and I liked the idea of being able to assemble it after the wedding. A friend had already lent us a birdcage for our cards, so we purchased another cage for the guestbook. I bought this at Target last summer, but have seen them recently in their home decor section.
Mom Taffy had given us this white cake stand in the spring; I thought that it would be perfect for the birdcage and give it some height at the display.
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Today in Jade and Ron’s Real Wedding Series, Jade shows us how she added a personal touch to her ceremony!
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I always love to hang things, so I decided to create something fun for our ceremony site. I find my inspirations from everywhere, not just wedding places. I really love interior decorating and found some fun vases at cb2.com and thought they would be unique to add to our decorations. The best part is you can use them after the wedding for home decor. You can try and find things that you use in your everyday life to add to your wedding. Not only it is a great way to show people your tastes, but you can save some money, too!
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One great way to spruce up your bio is to add inspiration board-type collages, which gives you a better feel for how all your ideas are coming together! Many bees have posted great tutorials on how to create inspiration boards. Here are a few links to tutorials:
From Mrs. Lemon:
From Miss French Bulldog:
From Mrs. Flamingo:
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Check out these great inspiration boards in the Weddingbee Bios!
SomethingBluer’s Caribbean blues board
To say I don’t change up my jewelry very often would be a gross understatement. I wear the same earrings, bracelet and watch every day. I will occasionally wear a different necklace, but most days it’s the Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant from Tiffany & Co.
Although I’ve worn them every day since my Junior Winter Formal, for our wedding I’m planning on wearing the diamond earrings shown above. Papa Frenchie gave them to Mama Frenchie in the beginning of their marriage, and Mama Frenchie gave them to me almost 12 years ago.
However, I do think I should wear a different necklace, so I’ve been trolling everyone’s favorite go-to shopping place, Etsy.
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Maggie: What’s your favorite thing you ever wore?
Dora: Ever?
Maggie: Yeah. In your whole life.
Dora: My going-away suit from my wedding. Black and white checks, very fitted. I felt like Jackie Kennedy in that suit.
I want that feeling.
I want to rush out of the doors wearing the perfect outfit, timeless and chic, to guests cheering our names and tossing rice. My new husband’s arm will be locked with mine as we dash into the getaway car and drive off to our relaxing and exotic honeymoon location.
But then there is the other side… I don’t want to leave the party!!
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This past weekend I attended a bridal shower. Before heading to the festivities, I stopped by my favorite store to pick up some gift bags. I had your run of the mill, shiny, paper gift bags in my basket when I saw these:
Of course I ditched the other bags and promptly acquired these two cute, eco-friendly, reusable, hemp bags.
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Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
As promised, I thought I would show you all some great styles for women of color with natural hair (meaning no chemical straightening). I know that when I started to wear my hair this way WAAAAY back in the mid ’90s, there were really not too many options or places to look for these styles. My, how times have changed, and I’m glad to see it! When I’m good and ready to chop off my locs and start fresh, I’m going to need some inspiration. Why not start now, right?
I like this first one the best. These are very small twists that are twisted on the head in a similar manner as cornrows (except they’re twists… I hope this makes sense). I think this is totally beautiful, elegant and different.
We do!
Now, I am an extremely cautious person by nature. I don’t tend to do anything that I feel might cause me any type of hurt. For example, when I was little I was in gymnastics. Fairly common activity for a little girl, right? Well, when “forced” to walk across the balance beam, I crumbled. Did I mention that the “balance beam” was essentially a 2×4 laying on the floor (as in, no distance between the beam and the floor). I was the awkward girl with long as* legs doing (very, very bad) eagle spreads and herkies on the trampoline, never a flip. And the list goes on.
So, when Mr. Quiche suggested that we go Zip Lining* a few days before the ceremony, I immediately said, “no.” I was more than happy for everyone else to go, content arranging OOT bags (let’s face it - laying on the beach) by myself. Not only did I not want to perish, but what if I swept by a tree or something and ended up with a big scrape across my arm? Or face?? But, once Mama and Petey Quiche decided they wanted to go as well, I couldn’t very well say no. Right?
Exiting the bus, not looking too thrilled.
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Today in our Bee Budget Series, the bees are sharing their photography costs. Packages and rates vary from year to year, but we hope this gives you a good idea of photography rates across the country!
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Mrs. Tulip’s Photographer
Photographer: Punam Bean Photography
Package Price: $2000
“When I was looking at photographers, there was nothing that made me as sad as finding someone I loved and then discovering that her/his rates were 2-3 (and even up to 5!) times my maximum. But Punam’s 2008 rates started at $2,000. And that price included an engagement session. And you got a DVD of your images. She’s willing to travel and is reasonable about travel expenses, which is how this DC bride ended up with an NYC photographer…”
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about “The Wedding”. Not the marriage - we’re firm of mind and heart that we want to spend our lives together. I’m talking about the party.
I’m talking about the 100+ guest list, the menu that takes months to perfect, and all the little details that (don’t kid yourself) no one really notices. Except you. (And, of course, if it matters to you, then that’s what’s really important!)
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about why we, as a society, feel the urge to proclaim our marriage as solidified with a (oftentimes opulent) party, with as many people we’ve met in presence. At times, it feels like “The Wedding” is more of an expectation of society than a wish.
At about two and a half months to go - and a lot still on my plate - I’ve been mulling over a few “what ifs”. What if we decided to elope? Would that really be “so bad”? We’d still have an intimate ceremony, we’d still end up married, and we’d still have cake (there will always be cake!).
Our extended family might be a little upset. But honestly - I think they’d get over it.
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Congratulations to the winner marigold!
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Bluefly is known for their amazing discounted designer duds, and to celebrate the launch of their new wedding section, we’re giving away a $200 gift card to one lucky reader!
Bluefly is currently having a special 2 day sale on Nicole Miller wedding and bridesmaid dresses for 60% off through tomorrow that you may want to check out! To enter this contest, please tell us — which is your favorite Nicole Miller dress? You have until midnight PST tonight to enter. Good luck! 
We’ve also asked the Bluefly style experts to share some of their tips on what’s popular in bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses, so please check them out below!
I like to think of myself as decisive, but I gotta admit: At times, I’m really wishy-washy. As in, read-all-the-birthday-cards-in-the-section-at-Hallmark-before-making-a-choice indecisive. And now, here’s another case in point: Garter-maker extraordinaire Peterene sent along some pictures of color options for our four toss garters. I’m so torn as to which would look best — so I’d love to hear what you think!
My keepsake one will be similar to the top garter in this set:
Should I opt for toss garters with…
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Yup, you read it right: my ring has a “body” double. No, my ring isn’t planning on starring in any Hollywood movies or Broadway plays anytime soon. But it did go away on a VERY long trip today. That’s why the understudy had to step in.
Before I get to that, let me explain what prompted us to “cast” the double.
A couple weeks ago I glanced down at my ring and gasped with shock. One of its micro-pave side stones was missing! I knew this was bound to happen sometime. Both my MOH and FSIL’s pave stones have fallen out before and they warned me that it is pretty much inevitable. Thankfully, Mr. Lab bought an extra insurance policy with Zales to cover this type of thing. But we nearly made a disastrous mistake regarding the policy that was avoided only by some really good timing.
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A few months ago, fellow blogger and friend DIY Wedding Girl asked me to model some hairpieces and earrings for a photo shoot. I jumped at the chance, figuring I needed all the modeling practice I could get leading up to our wedding, since I have quite a history of “frozenface”… you know, that “I’m uncomfortable in front of the lens” look? Yeah, I’m a repeat offender. So, I thought some warm ups might be helpful, and it was super fun, to boot! Of course, it was pretty easy, given the great company of Siena and her fabulous photog friend Alexandra Breckenridge… oh, and the red wine helped too - ain’t no shame in my game!
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