January 2011
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She Said Yes!
After almost 7 months of being engaged, I still had not asked my maid of honor to be the special gal to put up with all my Bridezilla moments and to fulfill my ridiculous requests.
I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to ask her to be my maid of honor. Although the special person was chosen as soon as I said “Yes!” to Beetle, choosing a way to ask that was more than a...
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The Average Wedding Costs $27,800
Did you know? The average wedding costs $27,800? That is what theknot.com reports and you know what? I believe it!
Before I started planning my own wedding, I thought it would be easy to have a “dream” wedding for $10,000. After all, I am a penny-pinching, cost-conscious Mid-Westerner who knows how to bargain!
Dream Wedding Aisle
After all is said & done, I feel like I...
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How to Invite the President of the USA
Did you know that you can invite the President to your wedding? Boy am I glad I ordered extra invitations! We are having trouble cutting down the guest list but I would make room for Barack & Michelle…in a heartbeat!
Here’s how to invite the President:
The Honorable Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama The White House Greetings Office Rm. 39 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC...
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STOP what you are doing! & Click Here! →
Why wasn’t I born a creative person? Why can’t this be our cool save the date/invitation?
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WatchI’m Drooling! Not a stop-motion video Save-the-Date but… Something BETTER!
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Invitations: Check!
Woo hoo! I can now check invitations off of our list. Hip Hip Hooray!
After falling in love with the “perfect” invitation suite, I found out they were $2200! Yikes! Since that was definitely not going to happen, I decided to be resourceful. I always imagined myself to be a DIY bride so I was ready to put that into action.
I looked online for free downloadable templates and you would...
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April 30th - The Engagement Shoot
Hooray! The engagement shoot is scheduled for April 30th! Beetle & I are so very excited! Bring on the engagement shoot inspiration. We want to do a “vintage themed” shoot and we are thinking of heading over to a speakeasy in Alexandria, VA to do so.
Photo by Square Root of Red Photography
and of course we have to find a way to incorporate our photogenic four legged babies,...
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Tipping Vendors
I’ve been reading a lot about tipping wedding vendors and wanted to make a mental note about it. Ah, another thing to think about! AND another thing to add to the budget calculator. Dang!
Dexknows.com
Martha Stewart has outlined the vendors who expect tips and how much to account for each on the day of the wedding.
Here is the breakdown:
Rabbi - $75 - $100 by way of a donation to...
Watchbridepop:
Vintage wedding video shot entirely on the iPhone 4
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My Search: Unique Bridal Bouquets
Feast your little eyeballs on these beauties! A non-floral bridal bouquet is a MUST! Although costly, they are worth every single penny!
Possible bouquets for my big day…
Designed by Desicra - $115
Designed by Hairbowswonderworld - $139.99
Designed by LaPlumeEthere - $170
Designed by LaPlumeEthere - $250
Designed by Croska - $195
Designed by MyHaleyGirl - $55
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Fabulous!
Fabulous is the one word I want to describe my wedding! I had a minor meltdown last week because I was overwhelmed with the details, the to do list, and the budget. After taking a small break and finding some “Me” time, I am back on track.
I met with a florist on Friday who seemed to have my exact vision down to a tee. She sent me over the quote for the flowers and decor, and even...
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Non Flower Centerpiece Turned Artwork
Seeing as I may need to double, yes DOUBLE my florist budget to make my wedding go from skimpy to “FAB-U-LOUS,” I really want to find some cute ideas for non-floral centerpieces to keep the cost down. I love the candelabras and the ostrich feathers but what else? I find that a lot of these ideas can lead to one grand idea so the search starts now! I am the most un-crafty bride-to-be...
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Economical & Fun Guest Favors: Caricatures
One thing we can not forget about are the guest favors. We are cutting so many corners - emailing save the dates, having a mostly flowerless reception, etc. that I really do not want to cut corners when it comes to thanking our closest friends and families for celebrating our marriage with us.
If I were not a budget bride, I would have a photo booth. That has always been a big want from my...
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Rehearsal Dinner Plans & Stress
When thinking about the rehearsal dinner, there are a lot of things to consider – location, schedule, & invitations.
Location: Because my side of the guests will be first timers in the DC metro area, I would absolutely love to have our rehearsal dinner in downtown DC. What does that mean for my guests? It means worrying about time schedules and metro schedules to get there! For...
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Doing the Mental Check
I have some big items checked off my to do list!
Here is proof!
1. Wedding Planner - Check!
Kelley Cannon Events
2. Ceremony & Reception Venue - Check!
The Carlyle Club
3. Menu - Check!
The Carlyle Club
4. Photographer - Check!
Anne Robert Photography
5. Table & Linen Rentals - Check!
The Carlyle Club
6. Band - Check!
Snackbar Jones
7. Wedding Dress - Check!
Alfred...
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Save the Date: Skeleton Keys
When planning a wedding, it is important to set small goals and timelines. For instance, I told Beetle that if we didn’t have our stop motion Save the Dates finished & ready to send out by the end of January, we need to move on to an alternate plan. I didn’t really have an alternate Save the Date that I was in love with…until today! If we don’t meet our goal, I will...
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Bridal Diet: The Tomorrow that Never Comes
I, like everyone else in America, wanted to kick off 2011 with healthy habits. I need to get in shape for my big day, which means losing 6 pounds in 9 months.
If I were to grade myself on the new years resolutions, I would give myself a C-. I have cut out most candy from my diet, I have only had one soda since the new year and I have been to the gym! Check Check Check. I still need to...
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It's the Details: Jelly Shots? Yes, Please!
I literally fell off the couch when I came across these jelly shots! Are you serious? They are the grown up, sexy version of the college jello shots!
The recipes are included for each jelly form cocktail from the talent over at www.Jelly-Shot-Test-Kitchen.Blogspot.Com. It could be a great DIY project but when I read that I would need envelopes of gelatin & flexible silicone mold pans, my...
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ModCloth: The Search for those Pesky (Perfect)...
Our phones have been down at work so I took the opportunity to add some more ideas for bridesmaid dresses to my blog. Looks like those other dresses are out because I found all of these on modcloth.com and am completely obsessed.
I really want my girls to look uniform in the same dress but maybe I will consider allowing them to pick one of these dresses so they can each show their individual...
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Monday Night + The Bachelor = A Successful Girls...
Did you tune in for the premier of The Bachelor last night? I did and let me tell you, there are some doozies on the show this season!
A few of us gals met after work for the Bachelor premier. After wine, champagne, salad, and cupcakes, we were ready to hit play on the DVR and watch the premier unfold.
The Bachelor is Brad Womack and he is no stranger to the show. He was on a few seasons...
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Happy 1 Month in Our First Place!
Today marks the official one month mark of us living in our first place! Hooray! Happy 1 month to us!
After 2 years living together with friends and family, I can not tell you how amazing it is to be able to walk into the kitchen and grab a glass of water in my underwear. Sounds silly but my life is changed, forever! The only problem with our new place in the city is that I never want to...
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The Ultimate Photo Of The Year
fuckyeahweddingideas:
This is a must with my ladies! Let’s add it to the list!
