Archive for June, 2009

Paper Wedding Flowers: DIY Wedding Centerpieces and Bouquets

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | 2 Comments »

Michelle did not have real flowers at her wedding. Instead, she opted for paper wedding flowers.  Hundreds of them. A week after Michelle got engaged she bought origami paper. (Most of ... Read more..

Have a ‘Wow’ Wedding on a Budget with the Five “C’s”

Monday, June 29th, 2009 Posted in Recessionista Bride, Wedding Planning | 1 Comment »

Can you have a fabulous wedding on a budget? Yes You Can. How?  1. Courage. If you are planning a wedding on a budget, you'll have some tough decisions to make ... Read more..

IW Hot Shot!: Gizmo the Ringbearer

Sunday, June 28th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Photography | No Comments »

I come across a heck of a lot of great wedding photography as I peruse the web for wedding info, so I've decided to create something new over here at IntimateWeddings.com. It's ... Read more..

Free Wedding Templates: DIY Wedding Paper Fortune Cookies

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Free Wedding Templates | 1 Comment »

I admit it. Post-Chinese food, I usually crack open the fortune cookie just to see what's inside. Often, I don't eat the cookie because it's stale and slightly musty. I ... Read more..

DIY Wedding Ideas: Where to Find Inspiration

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | 4 Comments »

Want to know some of my favorite places to find DIY wedding ideas? 1. Google Images - This is such a handy dandy tool for finding DIY wedding ideas, I'm not ... Read more..

16 DIY Wedding Place Cards

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Wedding Reception | 6 Comments »

Stamped DIY wedding place cards. DIY candy bar place cards. Paper bird place cards. DIY stamped place cards. DIY place cards made from wooden Scrabble tiles. Paper place cards made from wooden Scrabble tiles. Place cards ... Read more..

The Brides’ Project: Donate Your Dress and Make a Difference

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends | 5 Comments »

A few weeks ago, a reader inquired about finding places to donate wedding dresses after the Big Day. I did a little research and found The Brides' Project in Toronto, Canada. The Brides' ... Read more..

Real Weddings: Carrie & Matthew’s Elegant B&B Wedding in North Carolina

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Real Weddings | 5 Comments »

  Carrie  33 & Matthew, 27 Raleigh, NC Wedding Date:  May 2, 2009 Number of Guests:  37 Wedding Cost:  $14,000 Wedding Ceremony Location:  Chateau Bellevie, Fuquay-Varina, NC Wedding Reception Location:  Chateau Bellevie, Fuquay-Varina, NC Why did you have an ... Read more..

The Handwritten Wedding: Handwriting a Hot Trend

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Posted in Wedding Trends | No Comments »

  The handwritten note is dead. Paved over by pixels. Bludgeoned by bytes. It’s been gone for years. Thrown to the curb like the things found at the back of closets ... Read more..

What Wedding Guests Like (and Dislike) about Weddings

Friday, June 19th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning | No Comments »

What do male wedding guests like the most about attending a wedding? Food. And women? The ceremony. Want to read more about what  wedding guests like and dislike about weddings? Read Wedding Guests Rank ... Read more..