July 2011
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The Most Stylish Bridal Sash Ever
Remember this post?
This featured sash?
Well I am one lucky gal and received this from my soon to be sister-in-law on the eve of my Bachelorette party!
Is it not P.E.R.F.E.C.T!?
I literally wore it ALL WEEKEND! It perfectly matched every outfit and every hairstyle! Don’t believe me? Take a look…
and again…
…and again!
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Best Gifts for the Bridal Shower
As an attendee of a bridal shower, you may ask yourself, “What gift do I bring?”
Some go the safe route and buy from the wedding registry, while others choose a more creative route. Some of my favorite gifts at my own bridal shower were of the creative kind.
If you are attending a bridal shower and need gift ideas, READ ON!
Option #1: Wine Basket Poem
Source
This gift is super EASY...
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Never Would I Ever...
…jump in a pool at my wedding! But, it does look like this wedding party is having the times of their lives! In the end, that is all that matters!
Photography by Emily Harris Photography via Style Me Pretty
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Stealworthy Idea: Guest Favors
Still looking for the perfect guest favors?
Well, I’ve found them and am green with envy that I never thought of this! This idea was seen on United with Love Blog and is the cutest favor idea in history.
This Old Town Alexandria bride set up a table where guests could pick out their own favor from a selection of vintage jewelry, baseball trading cards, old LPs, and other antiques!
Robin...
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DIY Idea: Wedding Decor
This cute little decor piece from AZCreativeStudio on Etsy.com would fit my wedding theme perfectly. It is only $10.50 (sans easel), but it could be an easy, cheap DIY project if you wanted to tackle it!
These “silver” platters can be found at the Dollar Tree for $1.00/piece. I also recently saw adhesive chalkboard paper there for $1.00/sheet. Not sure where the easel can be...
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Being a Bridesmaid Sucks!
No, not really! I actually LOVE being a bridesmaid. It is such an honor to be selected to stand next to the bride on the most important day of her life!
BUT, being a bridesmaid is EXPENSIVE! If you read the news and have any interest in wedding related things, you may have seen the article, The high cost of being a bridesmaid on CNN.com!
The article states, “After adding up the cost...
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The MadHatter Bridal Shower
I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date…
The MadHatter Bridal Shower was a success! My sister, future sister-in-law, & soon to be mother-in-law made it so special!
My sister created all the centerpieces - red splattered white roses (remember that part?), tea cup centerpieces, and the guest favors of personalized tea bags and sugar spoons! (SO CUTE!)
The...
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The Countdown: 60 Days!
I just logged on to update our wedding registries and the countdown almost made me fall out of my chair! 60 days? Are you kidding?
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California Dreamin' from 3,000 Miles Away
I dropped Beetle and his 71 pound suitcase off at the airport this morning and it was such a sad/exciting moment! His suitcase held the contents of his life for the next two months while he lives his life as a Californian.
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Coast to Coast Love
I guess it’s time to talk about my BIG NEWS!
Not sure how to announce this so I will just spit it out! My fiancé got an amazing job opportunity in San Francisco! He moved today…without me.
I will be left behind in DC to finish up wedding planning. Coming from two people who have not spent more than 3 days apart since January 2008, this is going to be a challenge, which we have...
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Sheesh! I step away from my computer for 4 days and I have 243+ wedding related items sitting in my Google reader just waiting to be read!
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OH EM GEE! My "Wiggin' Out" Party!
Garter? Check!
Lingerie? Check!
Edible Underwear? Check!
The most epic Bachelorette party in history? Double Check!
Wanna see all my goodies?
My sister/maid of honor gets a big shout out for throwing the most epic bachelorette party EVER! And my friends! Oh…I L.O.V.E. my friends! It was so special to have girls from all stages of my life celebrate with me with big smiles on their...
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Hair Trial = Success!
I had my hair trial yesterday and it was a huge success! Hair by Jewels was simply amazing! I showed up sans picture and said, “You are the professional, work your magic!” We went for a romantic, vintage style with a modern twist and this was the outcome.
What do you think?
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stefansisterswedding asked: Hi There!
We are a wedding blog and tumblr,
would love for you to check us out!
Have a great day!
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would love for you to check us out!
Have a great day!
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DIY Alert: Scratch Off Save the Dates
Capitol Romance Blog posted these DIY Scratch off Save the Dates from Martha Stewart’s website & I am envious of any bride who gets the chance to do this!
Why do I find all the good ideas too late? Dang!
Don’t miss out like I did! Download the template!
Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Ink jet and laser printer
2. 8 1/2 by 11 inch card stock in white or cream (you...
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30 Days to a Better Husband
Did you see this headline on Yahoo News today? I did and couldn’t help but to make a note! 30 days to a better husband by Aaron Traister is an article about a wife telling her husband to “grow up!” and the husband actually trying to make a change!The husband in the article, Aaron, takes a 30 day challenge to transform himself into a thoughtful, physically fit, and sexually...
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This Feather, Brooch, Fabric Flower Bouquet of...
My bouquet arrived in the mail yesterday and it is breathtaking. The Etsy seller, Croska, did an amazing job! If you are looking for vintage inspired bouquets, look no further! A quick note: The Croska bouquets are on the pricey side but worth every penny!
**Warning: You are going to want this bouquet!! The brooches will sparkle your eyeballs out!
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The Best Shoe Review Ever
I can’t stop Googling shoes! I want a fun pair for my rehearsal dinner and these won me over! They are just $79.95 at Nordstrom.com! I read the reviews to see if I should pull out the plastic and I saw the best shoe review ever…
*In case you can’t see the small font, it says, “Beware—glitter does get everywhere (eg: my clothes, my hands, my uncooked pork chops).
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The Bride's Processional
I am loving the idea of walking down the aisle to Catpower’s “Sea of Love.”
The song is short and sweet and says just about everything I would want to whisper to Beetle as we stand hand in hand before our family and friends.
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The Wedding Party's Processional
I have no idea what our wedding party will walk down the aisle to but right now I am loving the idea of the acoustic version of “Umbrella.”
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Wedding Ceremony: The Music
There are six (6) major parts for the music at a wedding which are the following:
1. Prelude
Song(s) played as guests are seated
Choose a cheerful, yet subdued music
Begins 15-20 minutes before ceremony
2. Wedding Party’s Processional
Song played as wedding party walks down the aisle
Choose a slow but flowing song
Marks the official beginning of the ceremony
3. Bride’s...
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The 14 Day Manicure
I finally tried the CND’s Shellac polish, which is supposed to last for at least 14 days! Just like a regular polish job, Shellac is painted on with a base, two coats of color and a topcoat - though between layers, fingers are treated underneath ultraviolet lamp machines, so nails dry to an unsmudgable, hard and shiny finish.
The plus? I could immediately put my hands in my purse to get my...
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Saying "YES!" to Wine
One my of best girlfriends is getting married next June! She asked us to be her bridesmaids with custom wine bottles! What a cute, creative way to ask! It really made me feel so special! I love when brides pick non-traditional ways to ask her friends to share in her special day!
Thanks Ash! I can’t wait to stand next to you on the most special day of your life!
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WiredBride Turns ONE!
Happy Anniversary to WiredBride! Today is the one year mark of my engagement, which is also the one year anniversary of my blog! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG and happy one year engagement anniversary Beetle (what a mouthful)!
What a fun year this has been documenting my planning process and living life as a fiancée (I LOVE that title)! And soon…I will be a wife! Beetle’s wife! It has been...
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The Facebook Wedding Invitation: Would You Ever?
I opened my Google Reader this morning to find a Facebook wedding invitation on Bridefinds.com! What in the world? I understand that our generation is SUPER tech savvy and I understand there is a movement to save trees and “be green” but a Facebook wedding invite? Really?
I am not “old fashioned!” I mean, my fiancé and I embraced technology by sending an e-card and a...
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Bridezilla! - A Guide for the Perfect Bride: DIY -... →
my1950swedding:
bridezilla-guide:
Supplies: 6”styrofoam ball scissors wood skewers light weight colored paper yarn masking tape
Carnations: 1. Roll up a small piece of paper and attach with tape to the top of the skewer, this is to keep the petals from just falling off. 2.Cut between 4-8 circles, depending on how big…
Wonderful DIY tutorial for a yarn and paper flower bouquet.
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Wiggin' Out for the Bachelorette Party
My Bachelorette Party is less than two weeks away! My sister/maid of honor informed me that I need a wig for the girls’ night out, so I headed over to Judy’s Beauty in the Brentwood area of DC.
Good thing Beetle was there to document the fun!
Wig #1: The first wig I tried was blonde with black undertones. The front was long with a thick bang, while the back was short &...
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The Card Box - Don't Overlook This Detail
I am not a big fan of card boxes that look like cakes because I have seen a lot of really BAD ones through the years. But this cake-like card box from MacKensley Designs shop on Etsy.com changed my mind, fast!
Simple, classy, life-like.
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Got a Light?
{Photography by Erin Hearts Court via Style Me Pretty}
I wish I had seen this 9 months ago! We could have gathered a ton of different matchbooks to complement our DIY cigar bar. *sigh*
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