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Give Guests a Sneak Peak…

I couldn’t resist sharing these adorable summertime invites from Wedding Paper Divas!

If you having a beach themed or destination wedding (which seems to be a trend that will remain popular among brides) then try one these invites to give your guests as a preview of what’s to come on your wedding day!…

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Added by The Wedding Outlet on May 20, 2009 at 4:54am — No Comments

Consider Self-Tanners for Your Wedding Day

Any bride would like to have sun-kissed skin for their wedding or before they hit the beach on their honeymoon but we’ve come to find out that tanning isn’t safe for us. Since May is skin cancer awareness month, brides looking for a gorgeous glow might want to consider a safer alternative to lying out in the sun or in a tanning bed and use a self-tanner instead. Click for full article...…

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Added by The Wedding Outlet on May 20, 2009 at 4:52am — No Comments

Peaches & Cream Inspiration Board

Something about these two colors leaves a warm cozy feeling. The colors compliment each other so well which leaves no question as to why a bride would chose this as her wedding color palette. The soft shades of peach and warm pinks mixed with creamy ivory blends so beautifully, creating a romantic atmosphere for a wedding day!

Image Credits:

Cookie Favors from The Knot, Table Setting from In Style Weddings, Boutonniere from The… Continue

Added by The Wedding Outlet on May 20, 2009 at 4:49am — 1 Comment

The Wedding Outlet Giveaway!

Enter for a chance to win your MUST have wedding accessories…plus a Wedding Planner!!

How to Enter:

1st) Visit The Wedding Outlet and find one item that you must have for your wedding.

2nd) Become a FAN of The Wedding Outlet on Facebook

3rd) Under the Discussion Titled “I… Continue

Added by The Wedding Outlet on May 20, 2009 at 4:33am — No Comments

Great New Ideas For Wedding Invites

1) Decide if you want formal or informal wedding invitations

2) Have a friend or family member take 3-5 formal or informal photos of you and your fiancé

3) Instead of sending out reply cards and envelopes with your invitations have your guests RSVP via

e-mail. This will save you in stamps, paper and time!

4) Decide on 3 colors you would like your invitations to be in. (These could be the colors of your wedding)

5) Call or e-mail me and I will design your totally custom… Continue

Added by ScrapFree Photo Books on May 20, 2009 at 3:46am — No Comments

I am new here

I am new to this site so can anyonehelp me understand it? Thanks!

Added by Verla Van Lange on May 20, 2009 at 1:33am — 1 Comment

Wedding Memories

"A photograph is like a smile, it's of no use unless you share it" Joseph Frazz

Create your own personalized memories through storybooking.

Current wedding package:

12x12 Wedding Album For bride and groom

(2) 8x8 Wedding Albums For his and her parents

8x8 Wedding Storybook For the stories behind the wedding

11.5x8.5 Reception Sign-In Book

For a matching souvenir

(2) Change of address playing card decks for your guests to take home as… Continue

Added by Connie Lodell on May 19, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

The Art of Planning Your Own Wedding

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you guys know about an event we’re having on June 14, 2009. I will be hosting a discussion and workshop on planning your own wedding. It will be hosted at the Plaza Hotel here in New York City. The event will be in the Oak Room and be limited to a small group so that you may have a more intimate discussion with the panel. We’ve invited six of New York’s best vendors to help guide you on procedures and make sure you do not miss anything through the process of… Continue

Added by Private Receptions on May 19, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

The Process

I love the process of turning your wedding theme into a custom hand painted aisle runner. I am always so thrilled to watch it go from concept stage to completed runner.

My current project is a beautiful runner for a client that wanted to match the flowers in the bride's bouquet. The bouquet was composed of roses, peonies, and hydrangeas, and she wanted to surprise her daughter (the bride) with this wonderful gift for the ceremony. I immediately sent her a few drawings of these flowers in a… Continue

Added by Starry Night Design Studio on May 19, 2009 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Hey everyone!

Hey guys, I just created my account here on BridalTweet. I'll update soon, but follow us for now at twitter.com/prettyplanner as well as privatereceptions.wordpress.com.

Visit our website at www.privatereceptions.com

Added by Private Receptions on May 19, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

How Do I Launch The Confetti Or Streamers?

Using Confetti and Streamers might be a bit overwhelming if you’ve never had the opportunity to use them before. Don’t worry, it’s actually very simple.

Dimensions of the area you want the effect in:

You’ll need to determine the width and length of the area you want to cover and your ceiling height.

Type of launchers: The confetti and streamers can be launched in a number of different ways. You

can either drop it from the ceiling by… Continue

Added by John Jaworski on May 19, 2009 at 8:23am — 1 Comment

Dream Machines

In March, Eric Riddlespurger, our master jeweler, was featured in an article for Modern Jeweler magazine. It's a nationwide trade magazine that focuses on the lastest jewelry trends and new products for jewelers. They did an article on special jewelers tools and technologies that they counldn't live without. Eric is featured in a few places, but most specifically in the CAD and Mill sections. If you scroll down, on the right-hand side, you can see the two pictures of Eric that they used; one… Continue

Added by Liberty Jewelry Mfg. Co., Ltd. on May 19, 2009 at 7:45am — No Comments

Vera Wang and Wild Rice!

The weather was undecided last Saturday in New Jersey. It was foggy/rainy/sunny/cloudy... but luckily for us just overall good for when we needed it..or maybe Sabrina and Joe have strong connections up there and someone watching over them! Myself and the remarkable Robin Roemer had a pleasure to work with this cheerful and gorgeous looking couple! The Vera Wang part of it all is probably clear but where does 'Wild Rice' come into the…

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Added by DavidM on May 19, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Wedding Podcast Network presents Meet the Masters with Gown Designer Michelle Roth

Today’s episode we talk with celebrated wedding gown designer Michelle Roth where bridal really is the

love of her life. Australian born Michelle Roth was brought up in bridal and shares the secret ingredients that have been part of her family’s business history. From age 7, she was nurtured with the passion of patterns, sketching, fabric and bead work design. Her diversity of styling can accommodate any bride. Emotion is personally woven into Michelle’s love of… Continue

Added by Robert Allen on May 19, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest

Time to vote in our Inspiration Board contest! Come check them out and cast your vote! www.myislandwedding.com

-Kelley

Added by Kelley @ My Island Wedding on May 19, 2009 at 5:13am — 2 Comments

Sharing your expertise in the South

Join Natchitoches Wedding Style online community for southern brides. Promote your business and help our southern belles plan the wedding they deserve!
TIA

Added by Nicole Lynch on May 18, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Looking for Vendors looking to make a little extra money!

Are you a vendor and looking to make some extra money doing what you already do?

I can help you, as a vendor, to be able to give your clients "fewer stop shopping"! If you are already marketing to brides, you can help your brides by offering them a solution for albums for their photos, a guest sign in book, wedding sign in poster or canvas, attendant gifts, invitations, thank you cards and more! You can offer them a "Do it Yourself" option or you can make it for them and increase the… Continue

Added by Jenn Williams-Heritage Makers on May 18, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Reducing Your Wedding Invitation Cost

Ladies, think back to when you were a little girl. Did you dream about how you wanted your wedding to be when you “grew up?” Chances are that dream has changed a bit, especially in a time when many people are feeling the economic crunch. Maybe you feel like you have to throw away those dreams of a beautiful, elegant wedding because it is too costly. This is just not true.

Here are some ways to reduce the cost of your wedding invitations:

* Send out RSVP postcards instead… Continue

Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on May 18, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

Wooo! I just invited everyone I follow & follows me on Twitter to Bridal Tweet!

I figured what the heck! This looks like a great place.

I hope they all come by to check it out and hopefully many of them will join.

http://twitter.com/Sara_Valor

I also tweeted that if Ashton Kutcher aka aplusk could gather a great following that we could build a major networking of bridal enthusiasts on Twitter. Follow me if you like, I will follow you!

By the way, if you want to know how you can choose the best wedding bouquet for your wedding, here are… Continue

Added by Sara Valor on May 18, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Wedding Party Etiquette

What make a wedding party? The wedding party is not a celebration; it is a reference to the people who will be in your wedding. Like that brides maids, the groomsmen, kids (flower girl, ring bearer) and moms and dads. We are going to take a look at what you need to know to coordinate your wedding party. Traditionally the wedding party is coordinated so the look of your wedding is seamless.

Let’s start with the bride’s maids. Color is one of the most important features of a dress, a… Continue

Added by Gowns and Goodies on May 18, 2009 at 7:57am — No Comments