Archive for January, 2009

Win the Love Queen: OWOH Giveaway

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 Posted in Giveaways | 166 Comments »

Aside from being a writer, and the owner of this website, I am an artist. Lately, I have had little time to paint. Last night, on my birthday, I plunked myself ... Read more..

Are You a Canadian Bride? Here’s How to Change Your Name

Friday, January 30th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning | 2 Comments »

While you are planning your wedding you will have to decide whether or not to change your last name - unless of course you live in Quebec, where you legally ... Read more..

Wedding E-cards: Irreverent & Quirky

Friday, January 30th, 2009 Posted in Unique Wedding Finds | No Comments »

Looking for quirky wedding related e-cards? Check out Someecards.com. Karen at KarenSmallbone.com recently blogged about this free e-cards website, and that's how I discovered some funny wedding related e-cards. If ... Read more..

Wedding Day Disasters

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning | 2 Comments »

Not all wedding day surprises are minor ones. Some couples have to deal with some pretty heavy-duty wedding related crises. Here is a wedding disaster involving a cat, and another near ... Read more..

Real Weddings: Randi and Jon’s Intimate Outdoor Wedding

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in Real Weddings | 3 Comments »

Randi, 26 and Jon, 27 McKinney, Texas Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Number of Guests: 75 Wedding Cost: $7,000 Wedding Ceremony Location: Katie's Garden at the historical Heard Craig home Wedding Reception Location: Heard Craig Hall Why ... Read more..

An (Im)Perfect Wedding: Wedding Day Snafus

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning | No Comments »

No matter how much we fret about our weddings  or how "Bridezillaish" we become, there are some things that are positively out of our control. As the saying goes "expect ... Read more..

Seven Ways to Become a Recessionista Bride: How to have a ‘Wow’ Wedding on a Budget

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Recessionista Bride, Wedding Planning | 14 Comments »

Move over bridezilla. There's a new bride in town. She's turning the big, fat, expensive white wedding on its head. And she's not letting the gloomy economy get in her ... Read more..

Cake Toppers: Robot Bride and Groom

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in Unique Wedding Finds | No Comments »

If you're looking for an unusual cake topper check out the wooden cake toppers by etsy's builderstudio. Fun, quirky robot designs, perfect for the rebel bride. A neat wedding keepsake. Read more..

We’re Getting Married and You’re Not Invited: Got Wedding Guest List Woes?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception | 12 Comments »

You fuss. You fret. You fall to your knees and ask: "Why does this have to be so difficult?" Creating the wedding guest list for a small wedding can be tricky - ... Read more..

The Incredible Shrinking Guest List

Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends | 9 Comments »

Yet again, a recent survey reveals that brides are cutting their guest lists. Thanks to Christine Boulton from Think Like a Bride who blogged about the 'What's on Brides' Minds' Survey ... Read more..