Thursday, May 31, 2007

Buying an Engagement Ring on a Budget

Buying an engagement ring on a budget can be accomplished with a little thought, ingenuity, and consideration for he bride to be. Engagement rings can be a pricey endeavor.

If money is the only thing holding you back from popping the question there are a few alternatives to the pricey 1-carat diamond investment out there. Keep your mind open and you can truly achieve a wonderful engagement ring on a budget...Link

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Budget Church Decor for Your Wedding

Decorating the church on a budget for your wedding is a great way to save some money, stay within an established budget, and save money for the rest of the wedding. Keeping all this in mind, I hope these budget church wedding décor ideas help make your wedding beautiful and save you some hard earned money...

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Monday, May 28, 2007

Wedding on A Budget: Alma Mater Wedding Reception Centerpieces for $20 or Less

Looking for affordable Wedding Reception centerpieces and ideas you can make yourself? Here are five simple projects that make beautiful Wedding Reception centerpieces using your college or university as the inspiration! So, no matter where you went to college you can incorporate these ideas!

All of the materials are super affordable and should allow you to make a nice large Alma Mater Wedding Reception centerpiece. These are all great for a long dinner table that needs quite a bit of decoration in the middle to fill it up...

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Thursday, May 24, 2007

Wine Bottle Wedding Shower Invitations

Wedding showers are a fabulous opportunity to try something a little fresh and out of the ordinary for your guests. If you want to throw a wine or vineyard themed wedding shower where the guests all bring wine or vineyard related gifts for the bride and groom, then try making these fun and easy Wine Bottle Wedding Shower Invitations.

Wine Bottle Wedding Shower Invitations are the perfect opportunity to incorporate your coffee wedding shower theme, show your personality, and even save a little money making them yourself...

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

I absolutely love this Patchwork Quilt Shabby Chic Candle Votive. You can use this Shabby Chic Candle Votive in the church at your wedding on the window sills or even as a group as a centerpiece on the tables at your wedding reception.

You can use scraps of vintage white and cream fabric and end up with a fun and shabby chic candle votive that will look good in any wedding reception room.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Shabby Chic Vintage Purse Wedding Shower Invitations

I love vintage purses, shabby chic purses, and retro purses. You can use your favorite vintage purse as inspiration for this sweet shabby chic bridal shower invitation.

I made a video of how to make this easy shabby chic bridal shower invitation and I hope you use it for any bride who loves all things vintage, shabby chic, or retro!

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vintage purse inspired
shabby chic wedding shower invitation.

Monday, May 21, 2007

You can easily make this Vintage Shutter Garden Trellis for an outdoor garden wedding, a container garden, and even a patio garden wedding! This Vintage Shutter Garden Trellis comes in any shape and size you can find a wood shutter in!

I love using unexpected vintage objects in a garden wedding. They are a great way to add some color and unexpected custom design in any outdoor wedding venue. This Vintage Shutter Garden Trellis is a also a great way to add a little height and create a great backdrop behind you and your groom at your wedding!

Click here to read how to make a Garden Trellis out of vintage shutters for your garden wedding, indoor vintage wedding, back yard wedding, beach wedding, or even your wedding reception.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Wedding Bell Wedding Invitations

Looking for some custom wedding invitations that fit any wedding from a formal wedding to a beach wedding. These homemade custom wedding invitations are elegant, professional looking, and super affordable!

Silk printing is a great way to make a lot of Wedding Bell Wedding Invitations from one piece of art. You do need a large open work surface to create silkscreen art, but beyond that, the rest for the materials are generally affordable and easy to find at any art supply store...

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

Engagement Party Themes and Bridal Shower Themes

I love how engagement parties and wedding showers have continually changed over the years to include quite a variety of themes. Here are some of my new favorite ideas for wedding shower themes. You can truly throw a whimsical themed or unthemed wedding shower and engagement party that is customized for your bride and groom...

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Friday, May 11, 2007

Patriotic Wedding Centerpieces for Less than $10

Ok, I know I am harping on this patriotic wedding ideas thing, but it really is a such a great idea and very current.

Well in addition to patriotic weddings, budget wedding centerpieces are a great idea for any wedding.

If you have found yourself down to the last pennies and in need of some beautiful patriotic wedding centerpieces for your budget

You can make your own patriotic wedding centerpieces in no time and for less than $10!

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Patriotic Wedding Favors

Ok, I love the idea of showing some patriotism in my wedding!

If you are marrying someone in the armed forces or simply want to show your support of the troops you will really love these Patriotic Wedding Favors!

Get together with your bridesmaids and you can easily make these Patriotic American Flag Wedding Invitations in No time!

Go Green Weddings: How to Host an Eco Friendly Wedding

Ok, everyone is going green lately! Why not use some Go Green ideas in your wedding. Your wedding guests won't have to know unless you tell them!

You can use these Go Green ideas to save energy, do your part to preserve the earth for future brides, and maybe even save a few dollar in the bargain!