Archive for July, 2010

The White Lace Vortex

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Recessionista Bride | No Comments »

Are you getting sucked in to the white lace vortex? Read this article on wedding spending in the Globe and Mail. Read more..

Wedding Send-Off Ideas

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Trends | 2 Comments »

Looking for some wedding send-off ideas? Something other than confetti and rose petals? It was the against the rules of the church that Darin and I got married in to have ... Read more..

The Officiant is a Big Deal: Got One?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 Posted in Wedding Ceremony | 2 Comments »

If you go to church, there's a good chance you've already figured out the officiant part. If you're not a church-goer, choosing an officiant can be a tad challenging - even ... Read more..

Real Weddings: Sean & Sarah’s $1,000 Wedding

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in Real Weddings | No Comments »

Sean and Sarah had a 10-guest wedding at the site of their future home in Tenino, WA.  The wedding was held on a Monday afternoon. Photographer Jerome Tso says ... Read more..

DIY Bridal Shower Favors

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in DIY Wedding | 2 Comments »

Fresh flower bouquets make perfect DIY bridal shower favors. You can use grocery store flowers, and jazz them up with paper, ribbon and a vintage brooch. Get the full tutorial ... Read more..

How to Cut a Watermelon

Sunday, July 25th, 2010 Posted in DIY Wedding | No Comments »

Are you serving watermelon at any of your pre-wedding parties? This how-to-cut-a-watermelon video from allrecipes.com was life changing for me. No more watermelon mutilation! Check it out! Photo: National Geographic Kids Read more..

Have Your Dress (And Eat it too!)

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in Unique Wedding Finds | 1 Comment »

An edible wedding dress? Now wouldn't that add a little  "wow" factor to your wedding day. Lukka Sigurdardottir created this wedding cake dress: Here's a dress you can walk in. "Baker ... Read more..

Lavender Love: Six Ways to Use Lavender on Your Wedding Day

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 Posted in Wedding Planning | 2 Comments »

I am a lavender freak. In fact, I am tossing around the idea of devoting a good portion of my backyard into a very LARGE lavender patch. I've got more ... Read more..

Brides in Glasses

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Posted in Wedding Planning | 3 Comments »

Have you ever seen a bespectacled bride in a bridal magazine? In fact, they're pretty darn difficult to find in the blogosphere too. Grooms on the other hand? They're all ... Read more..

Will it Rain on Your Wedding Day?

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 Posted in Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Planning | 1 Comment »

If you're having a summer wedding there is a chance you might have rain on your wedding day. As you probably know, rain on your wedding day is said to ... Read more..