Vus machs da, modern Jewish brides? Okay, that was a bit of a fail on my part, though no, I’m not technically a shiksa. My parents are Jewish, and though I consider myself an athiest, the Yiddish never really leaves does it? I’ll consider it “street cred” for this post. I was clicking through a [...]
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The Most Awesome Invitation. Ever.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
As much as I love my invitations (which I just got the other day back from Hello!Lucky… more on that later), I think I nearly died and went to heaven when I saw this on the Merriment Design blog: This fantastic invitation is actually a book, designed by the bride (a graphic designer) with the [...]
Handmade Details: Etsy Picks, Part One
Monday, February 2, 2009
Here’s the end of the current Etsy roundup. Hope you’ve found some stuff to incorporate into your wedding or at least have introduced you to a few new handmade vendors! Eco-Friendly Hand Folded Tissue Paper Flowers by Anne Musing Designs: These are great decorations for a bridal shower or wedding brunch, and are fabulous floral [...]
Handmade Details: Etsy Picks, Part One
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Happy February! We’re officially a month old today, and it’s gone fast. Anyway, on to the post. Nothing is more satisfying to me than finding really awesome stuff on Etsy. As a bride to be myself, I am always searching for unique ideas and items to incorporate into the wedding. Put them together, and you’ve [...]
Font Love: Faces for Every Budget
Monday, January 26, 2009
Whether you’re working with a designer to customize your invitation, or you’re doing your own computer calligraphy to save a few bucks, there’s nothing better than being armed with a beautiful typeface. A well chosen face will help set the tone of and add elegance to your event. Here’s some of our “every budget” favorites [...]
Upcoming Events at Paper Source Weddings
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Are you a recessionista bride? Take your wedding into your own hands with the help of Paper Source‘s two upcoming wedding events at all of their locations nationwide. February 21, 2009 Creative Wedding Demos – Complimentary 11:30 am – Announcing the Big Day 12:45 pm – Inspired Invitations 2:00 pm – Tasteful Tabletop Décor No [...]
Sweet Sources: Bulk Candy Vendors
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Candy buffets are becoming more and more popular, but there’s only one down side: planning and paying for one can be costly. Many brides are opting to have one “do it yourself” style, purchasing glass vases (try Michael’s, which usually has a diverse variety of styles to choose from, or Save on Crafts, which carries [...]
Go Faux Naturel with Mushroom Bird Accents
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I was so excited when I found Floral Supply‘s selection of mushroom birds. I’d seen them used as adorable little accents on favors and in decor in multiple bridal magazines, but never was able to find ones that looked as good in person as the ones the stylists used. Floral Supply has a great selection [...]
Remembering Loved Ones, Quietly and Respectfully
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Growing up, I was incredibly close to my mother’s parents, and not so much with my father’s. My maternal grandparents had a huge hand in raising me, and I was devastated when I lost them both to cancer within four months of each other in 1999. When I got engaged, I was faced with a [...]
