fussie bride aka quirky bride

flowers for centerpieces

2011-02-19T10:05:00.002-06:00

real flowers for bouquets from costco but fake flowers for center pieces. gonna go with martha stewart's website instruction (bitch does know her stuff)

mothers gifts

2011-02-05T12:18:00.002-06:00

wedding party gifts (excluding bridesmaids, done with their gifts)

2011-02-05T11:41:00.003-06:00

what should i geeeeet?

escort cards part 2

2011-02-01T11:30:00.002-06:00

it would be terribly cute if i attach the table number to the center piece either on the vase or flower BUT what if... what if the card stock is in shape of a dog? like beagle, chihuahua, moose, chocolate lab, etc. YES!

also, use a fabric to cover up the vases like a white lace doily type... possible idea.

grooms cake idea

2011-01-29T17:32:00.007-06:00

my fiance doesnt really like cake so I figured we'd do something different for his cake like cheesecake balls or even a brownie cake!... or both? I did love this cake (from ultimate cheesecake bakery called "chocolate sin"... best cake ive ever had) that my friend Miyah brought to a dinner party once, maybe something like that!

guest book for photo booth

2011-01-29T17:03:00.004-06:00

.... I'm just gonna put a whole bunch of pictures up here to show my inspiration for whatever I decide to do. :-D

escort cards

2011-01-29T16:44:00.010-06:00

i need to figure out how to set up the seating chart with escort cards and the names on the table. i do know i want this!!!

I just need to figure out how to organize them so guests can figure out where to go and where to sit.... and i'm contemplating getting a big heart punch to make it easier to do the escort cards... should i attach to a straw and put in a vase?

this is terribly cute too...

i would probably make the grass out of paper though.

this is a really cute idea too.

i could easily create my own chalkboard poster with an easel (or just a foam posterboard) and chalk board paint.

so many ideas!!!

but this, THIS, is the best idea ever! i just dont know if i have the budget or time to do this one!

"Jennifer & James: A Winter Wedding at the Zoo in Chicago, IL

The first thing guests saw when they arrived at the venue was the DIY escort card display Jen had made. She cut a poster of the 1930s Chicago skyline into rectangles and added guests’ names in small print beneath each section. She mounted an identical poster beneath it so that the image would remain visible when guests took their cards. Jen and Jim framed the intact poster after the wedding to hang in their house."

I heart this one tooo!!!

possible hairdo

2011-01-29T16:42:00.002-06:00

41 days to go. how did the time pass by so quickly? oh yeah. the three jobs, school, volunteer, babysit, etc etc etc! i'm tired.... but still happily planning out the small details of the wedding :)

this is pretty, no?

solution to covering up tattoo

2010-11-27T16:38:00.000-06:00

it's too much of a hassle to do a wedding bolero. i will splurge on a cashmere wrap that i can use throughout the winter then again at the wedding. yeeees!

love this entry

2010-11-22T17:06:00.001-06:00

ust a little something to remind me what it's REALLY about... and make me laugh at myself when I get too stressed.

This is not the most important day of my life. The day Nick and I realized we wanted to spend out lives together was much more significant than the day we will make it legal. I have had more important days than this, and I will continue to have more important days.

I refuse to pretend to be someone I'm not in order to please other people. I will not fool myself into thinking my family and friends have to drop their lives to help me with my wedding.

I will not put on airs. I will not kid myself or pretend to be something, or someone, that I am not. I am not wealthy, I am not a princess, I am not super-formal or cookie-cutter. I do not fit in with the crowd. I am a beautiful, elegant, unique person, and I will let my real self shine on this day.

I will let my worries about what other people think GO, and not be swayed so easily by what other people think (but isn't neccessarily right or the best thing). I MUST remember this, no matter how much I love them.

I will try to not be stressed. I will try to not be too sensitive, as I usually am.

I will not lose it if the flowers aren't everything I hoped for or the cake isn't the color I wanted.

I will not care if I cry too much and the pictures show it.

I will be flexible. I will not cry if the song order is wrong, or I trip on my way out of the carriage.

I will relax. I will take time to just enjoy all our favorite people.

I will take in all the love instead of worrying about when to cut the cake.

I will kiss my groom whenever possible.

I will kiss my mother whenever possible.

I will think about the words during the ceremony, and feel them, and squeeze my husband's hand.

I will LAUGH, and HUG EVERYONE, and DANCE!

About monicawesome:
monicawesome spent her youth riding horses for a living, so she's always been a gypsy at heart. Now she's staying in one spot, to pursue another dream, and to be with her lovely man-friend/husband to be. They are both musicians, she sings opera, and he plays bass in a punk band, and their wedding in Ybor City, FL will bring together the best of each of them -- the elegant and the eclectic.
To get to know monicawesome better, click here.

http://offbeatbride.com/2010/11/brides-vows-to-herself

possible to hold the wedding cakes if have to do separate tiers

2010-11-16T18:04:00.002-06:00

easier way of doing the vellum/parchment flowers

2010-11-16T17:34:00.000-06:00

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-elegant-parchment-flowers-with-jeffrey-rudell-4207/

WHAT?!?! HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PLANTABLE PAPER?

2010-11-16T17:15:00.002-06:00

AHHH!!! http://cutcardstock.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-recycling-paper-art-by-martha.html

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/handmade-weddings-last-minute-diy-tricks-for-the-eco-friendl-1286/ (another link of last minute details for eco friendly weddings)

hugely considering making my own rehearsal dress or something with this

2010-11-16T17:12:00.002-06:00

So freakin' cute
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rose-petal-tee-from-applique-your-way-5925/

great wedding gift

2010-11-16T16:47:00.002-06:00

wish i had the time to make this for a friend's wedding i'm going to this weekend!

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/04/diy-project-recycled-upside-down-planters.html

another idea for decorating glass bottles for use as as vase?

2010-11-16T16:41:00.002-06:00

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-glass-painting-with-yevgenia-8607/

wedding garland decor?

2010-11-16T16:39:00.002-06:00

http://hurriedhomemaker.com/2010/05/origami-waterball-tutorial/

CUUUUTE

cute idea for bridesmaids?

2010-11-16T16:35:00.001-06:00

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-organizational-fabruckets-9149/

semifredo

2010-11-16T16:34:00.001-06:00

random but wanted to include this

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/eatsy-semifreddo-frozen-italian-custard-9350/

cake balls updated

2010-11-16T16:26:00.001-06:00

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/confectionery-wedding-favors-with-cake-pops-10640/

oooh!

new dress i love!

2010-11-15T16:34:00.000-06:00

AHHH! this dresss! i love! so much!

possible jewelry to wear at reception

2010-11-15T16:04:00.001-06:00

addition to bridal dress in case its cold?

2010-11-15T16:00:00.002-06:00

bridesmaids dresses idea

2010-11-15T15:55:00.002-06:00

uh, i may have finally settled on what to do with the vases i was planning to use for the fabric flowers!

2010-11-15T15:49:00.001-06:00

uh just go here... ---> http://offbeatbride.com/2010/07/diy-frosted-glass-centerpiece

alternatiive cupcake stand

2010-11-15T15:32:00.000-06:00

preeeeetty! i could easily reuse this after the wedding too! ooooh....

cupcake tree????

2010-11-15T15:27:00.002-06:00

this is brilliaaaant! i want it!!!!

ring pillow MODERNIZED

2010-11-15T11:33:00.001-06:00

es adorable, no? 48 bucks personalized and we can use it after the wedding at home to put keys and spare change on. YYEEEES

dress updated

2010-11-15T11:23:00.000-06:00

this is continuing from previous blog entry, http://fussiebride.blogspot.com/2010/06/dress.html

no, i have not made any progress on what i want for the second dress. i love all the dresses i put up in the previous entry, agghhh i need help

really cool bride

2010-11-11T09:32:00.002-06:00

These are two blog entries of an amazing bride I found through Offbeat Bride.

CANDY GALORE in her wedding!: http://www.funwithjubby.com/candy-candy-candy-i-cant-let-you-go/

SODA and ICE CREAM for wedding shower!!!: http://www.funwithjubby.com/soda-candy-cookies-ice-cream-sundaes-sweetest-shower-ever/

this is the offbeat bride entry i found her through, she made the most amazing wedding invitations
http://offbeatbride.com/2009/07/view-master-wedding-invitations

invitations

2010-11-11T09:13:00.003-06:00

weeeell, the fiance told me yesterday morning he decided he did not like the idea of sending the heart invites and of course i berated him for taking so long to tell me... truth is, i was having second thoughts too! mwahaha, but he does not know that! anyway, i decided to do alchemy request on etsy.com and got a bunch of bids.

This is the description i put for it:
Customized wedding invitations needed (keyword: GEEK)
"We are a creative and geeky couple getting married in March. Normally, I would make the invites myself but I am too busy with three jobs, school full time, and volunteering on campus with three different organizations. I need help! The wedding color theme is silver gray with cobalt blue or royal blue. White can be included in the color theme. Please let me know if you need more information to make up a sample template for me so I can choose. I need 100 small rectangular (square costs extra postage to mail) wedding invitations, with or without envelopes. I know this is a really small price I'm offering to pay but it is a very small budgeted wedding. The theme is just creative and different. We are also a green friendly couple so we will be recycling glass bottles and glass jars into centerpieces and making paper flowers out of white and blue tissue papers, crepe paper, and tulle. This is to give you an idea of our style for the wedding. "

I also added the areas of our geekiness:
Me- baking, cooking, science of food, computers,
Groom- xbox 360, playstation 3, biology degree,
Together- rock band, comics (scott pilgram, that sort), sci fi movies and shows (we heart serenity for example), movies

We want the usual info on the invite along with the wedding website url.

THEN after searching, i found TWO different invitations that i hearted so much. i decided to combine the two.

ahhhh, soo many ideas and details to input!!! the budget is ideally set at $50 plus shipping but i know its not realistic and will probably have to go up to $100. But for 100 invitations, that is pretty cheap considering it can go up to $12 per invitation!

photo booth updated

2010-07-20T16:44:00.002-05:00

I decided to do further research on photo booths since the lady from TNT photo booth didn't reply to my recent email. She was kind of snippy with me since I couldn't give a deposit immediately. Anyway, I found Social Fly and they look AWESOME! They cost more than TNT but I felt it was worth it so I contacted them. They were so nice and friendly, I just fell in love with them. I knew they were the right one for us because of the friendly employees and awesome modern website. They even gave me a great deal and ended up being cheaper than TNT! Below are the details I will receive:

• unlimited photos for your rental

• Custom message/logo on the side of photos

• Photo Effects - Choice of B/W, Sepia, or Full Color
• Larger Booths - twice the size of our competition
• We will match our curtains and bench seat to your event colors (if given enough time)
• Multiple photo layouts to choose from
• Prop kit included (hats, funny glasses, boas, etc)

• Scrapbook section w/ scrapbook professional

• Professional attendant(s) helping guest with photos
• Free DVD with full resolution photos
• Online storage of all full resolution photos

Cake balls!

2010-06-10T09:42:00.003-05:00

My bridesmaids already agreed to make these for my wedding. I've made these for them before and they loved it so much.

Dress up cake balls for Valentine's Day
09:04 AM CST on Wednesday, February 3, 2010
By VALERIE JARVIE / Special to the Dallas Morning News

Looking for inspiration for Valentine's Day treats?

Take the Basic Cake Ball recipe and embellish with your imagination, using various coatings and decorations. "

Take the Basic Cake Ball recipe and embellish with your imagination, using various coatings and decorations.

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Cake balls are on a roll. The spherical confections, a combination of cake and frosting covered with a crisp coating, continue to delight sweets-lovers, who buy them from local bakers or try their hands at turning out cake balls at home.

"It's a bite-size treat," says Michael Doherty, the man behind Patty Cakes by the Baker Man cake balls, sold at Weir's and other local stores.

"They're just the right size, three bites or so, for people who want a sweet fix but don't want to indulge in a whole slice of cake," says Charlotte Lyon of the Cake Ball Co., the first area purveyor specializing solely in cake balls. "They're perfect for parties because they're so easy to eat, and you don't have to worry about plates or utensils."

Manufacturers use difficult-to-handle chocolate coatings, but consumers can substitute almond bark or chocolate chips, or candy-melt wafers sold in craft and cake supply stores, to achieve the hard coating that makes the treat finger-friendly.

Also Online

All about cake balls

Favorite cake recipes, including Chocolate-Carrot Cake Balls

Home cooks Karen Washington, Helen Goblirsch and Sue Merkel, all of Dallas, craft cake balls for entertaining and gifts.

"I'll make them for Valentine's gifts for girlfriends, neighbors and teachers," Washington says.

"They make great hostess gifts and party favors, packaged in cellophane bags and tied with colored ribbons," says Goblirsch, who writes a lifestyle blog on entertaining and shopping, www.kappaprep.com.

"It's a fun project to do with kids," says Merkel, who keeps cake balls on hand in the freezer, ready to be pulled and dipped in coating for impromptu desserts or to deliver to friends on short notice.

The creative aspect to crafting cake balls makes them especially fun. For Valentine's Day, chocolate flavor is a natural choice. Set it off with contrasting pink and red frostings, sprinkles, candies or sugar decorations from cake supply shops. The tiny cakes, packaged in tins or cellophane bags, make a stylish statement with punch. You can make cake balls from almost any cake and frosting recipe, including a mix and prepared frosting. See below for a basic recipe to play off of at home.

Valerie Jarvie is a Dallas freelance writer.

FUN COMBINATIONS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Devil's food cake, fudge icing, dark chocolate flavor coating. (Spike frosting with 2-3 tablespoons liqueurs such as Chambord [raspberry] or Grand Marnier [orange] for extra flavor, and-or add raspberry, orange, hazelnut, etc., flavored oil to candy coating.)

Strawberry cake, cream cheese frosting, chocolate coating or vanilla pink-tinted coating

White cake, white frosting, red- or pink-tinted coating

Red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, chocolate coating

Lemon cake, lemon frosting, vanilla coating tinted red or pink

White cake and frosting with multicolored sprinkles, pastel-tinted vanilla coating

CAKE BALL TIPS

•Work in small batches when dipping frozen cake mixture, keeping the rest in the freezer.

•Warm chocolate and confectionary coating in a double boiler, microwave or (for a large batch) slow-cooker, but do not overheat, as it burns easily, especially in the microwave. Be sure you have plenty on hand; a burnt batch must be discarded.

•Be careful not to splash water into confectionery coating; it will turn grainy and must be discarded.

•Use only oil-based candy dye and oil-based flavoring to add color or extra flavor to confectionery coating. Start with a few drops, adding a little at a time.

•Lay the dipped balls on wax paper to harden, placing the spot where you pierced the ball down to cover the hole, or cover the hole with decoration.

•For decoration, you can fill a narrow-tipped squirt bottle with a contrasting color of melted coating and paint stripes over the balls.

•To thin confectionery coating, add vegetable oil, one teaspoon at a time, and stir.

•Decorate with opaque sprinkles and sugar decorations immediately after dipping each ball; coating sets instantly.

•Once dipped, the balls will keep at room temperature for days; if you refrigerate them, the coating will sweat. Undipped balls can be kept frozen for weeks.

BASIC CAKE BALLS

1	(18.25-ounce box) cake mix, plus ingredients required per instructions

1	(16-ounce) can prepared frosting

	Almond Bark Coating (recipe follows) or Confectionery Wafer Coating (recipe follows) or 24-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips, melted in a double boiler

Bake the cake according to package instructions. While warm, crumble the cake into a bowl with a hand mixer to a fine texture. Mix in frosting to make a paste, using half to three-quarters of the can, to taste. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.

Using a melon baller or your hands, form the mixture into 1 ½ -inch balls. Place the balls on wax paper; freeze at least 6 hours.

Working in small batches, remove the balls from the freezer and dip them into warm, melted Almond Bark Coating, Confectionery Coating or melted chocolate chips, using candy forks or toothpicks to manipulate the balls. Remove the balls. Place the balls on wax paper to harden. Makes about 30 cake balls.

Almond Bark Coating: In a double boiler, melt one 20-ounce package vanilla- or chocolate-flavored almond bark, stirring constantly; alternatively, in a tall-sided narrow container, microwave almond bark for 45 seconds; continue to heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until melted; be careful not to scorch. Stir in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. If coloring is desired, stir in oil-based candy coloring to vanilla flavor, one drop at a time, until reaching desired color.

Confectionery Wafer Coating: Melt 48 ounces confectionary wafers in double boiler or microwave following the instructions for Almond Bark Coating.

Chocolate chips: Melt 12 ounces of chips in double boiler; add more chips as needed. This variation will result in a softer (less crisp) coat.

Want something extra-special for your sweetie? Add richness to a standard cake mix by substituting melted butter for oil and milk for water in package instructions. Or, try this luscious variation to standard chocolate:

Raspberry Chocolate Cake Balls: Thaw 9 ounces frozen raspberries; place in a fine sieve and, with the back of a spoon, squeeze out excess juice. Combine drained berries with 3 tablespoons sugar, a (18.25-ounce) devil's food cake with pudding mix, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 3 large eggs in mixing bowl. Beat at low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat for an additional 2 minutes on medium. Pour into greased, floured 8-inch cake pans and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool to slightly warm, crumble and combine with chocolate frosting according to the Basic Cake Ball recipe above.

Optional: For extra flavor, stir 2 tablespoons Chambord raspberry liqueur into frosting.

SOURCE: Adapted from Chocolate From the Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn

WHERE TO SHOP

Ready-made cake balls are available through these sources and area bakeries:

•The Cake Ball Co.: www.cakeballs.com, 214-559-5788.

•Patty Cakes by the Baker Man: www.pattycakesbythebakerman.com by special order or retailed at Weir's Furniture stores, Drip Coffee, Holy Ravioli, Molto Formaggio and the T Shop.

Supplies for making cake balls:

•Almond bark: on the baking aisle of major grocery stores

•Confectionery coating, oil-based candy coloring and flavored oils, candy forks: crafts stores such as Michaels, Jo-Ann's, and cake and kitchen supply stores such as the Cake Carousel, 1002 N. Central Expressway, Suite 501, Richardson, www.cakecarousel.com , 972-690-4628, and Asher's Gourmet Shoppe, 3114 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817-468-9411.

The article URL is http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/taste/stories/DN-nf_cakeballsjump_0203gd.State.Edition1.2b8fa70.html

cake ideas

2010-06-09T17:22:00.006-05:00

Invitations!

2010-06-09T17:06:00.004-05:00

I decided on a heart origami thingy that opens up and you read the inside for invite details. It sounds really cheesy but I think if done right with the correct paper and colors, it will look ADORABLE. It is really different and shows the whimsy informal fun theme we want our wedding to have. Luckily my fiance approved the idea and even my nephew approved the "Cool factor" of it.

I got the idea from http://www.eatdrinkchic.com . i LOVE that website so much.

I am unsure if I will do double envelopes as I am trying to stay green and save as much paper as possible. It was why I chose this design because each sheet of paper could make THREE invitations. I could also save on postage since each envelope should not need more than a stamp each. I do love the translucent envelope idea and maybe could at least do a tiny pocket for the invitation then put that in the outside folder. Probably won't sew the edges but will use tape (i have plenty of tape and my hands won't be able to sew 125 envelopes).

all pictures are from http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-origami-heart-love-note#respond you can also go there for instructions on doing them yourself, if you would like

Centerpiece Ideas

2010-06-09T15:27:00.014-05:00

I keep changing my mind about what I want. Maybe I can mix the ideas around so it is not all the same. These are what I am considering:

*Cutting branches from trees in yard and gluing tissue flowers onto them. saw pictures online and it looks sooo pretty but CHEAP!

this is a picture done with pomanders which is another idea. maybe i could do that out of tissue paper.

*since I am not having a candy bar after all (b/c of the photo booth doubling as favors), I thought I would incorporate our sweet tooth into the centerpieces with jars or clear bowls of cute blue and silver candy like blue rock candy, silver jordan almonds, etc

maybe with a sign "to a sweet life together" or something corny like that. i did see a picture with the theme "eat, drink, and marry" which i thought was cute

*tea lights are super cheap (especially at IKEA) so maybe I could put a few of them on a small mirror. i am concerned about how long they would last though. the wedding would be at night so maybe the glow would look so pretty. Maybe small candles instead. I could make my own soy or honeycomb candles and put them into tea cups from thrift store.

even just silver cupcake holders would be cute to hold the candles

*origami, we LOVE origami and may use an origami heart as invitations (more on that in another post) so it would be cute to continue that theme with misc origami done in beautiful blue and white paper (perhaps christmas wrapping paper bought at target's 75% after christmas clearance?) scattered around.

matron of honor dress

2010-06-07T20:10:00.006-05:00

dress! (updated Nov 16)

2010-06-07T14:06:00.010-05:00

Update: AHHHH, my mom said we can have TWO dresses made for me!!!!

I am driving myself crazy (in a good way) with trying to find a wedding dress that is a perfect fit for me. I thought I found one but when I tried it on, it was too off off white that it looked tan and the bottom was just too poufy.

These are a random collection of dresses I like so far. I am aware of how different they are from each other. This is how picky I am!

**UPDATE** This is the dress I will wear for the ceremony :-D

CALISTA
Windsor Duchess/Tulle. Strapless A-line gown with draped Satin bodice and seamed Tulle circle skirt. Waistline is accented with Grosgrain ribbon. Available in Ivory as sampled and White.

Possible choices for reception dress:

RHIANNON
Tulle A-line gown with floral bust detail.
Available in Ivory as sampled

SUTTON
Silk Chiffon. Crinkle Chiffon gown with asymmetrical one-shoulder detail. Ruched bustline is accented with delicate floral detail.

Making life easier...

2010-06-02T17:40:00.002-05:00

I've decided to make my life via wedding planning tons easier by renting a photo booth instead of the candy bar and dessert table as I originally planned. The wedding cake and mini cheesecake should be enough as dessert. The original candy bar idea as favor would probably end up costing a thousand dollars when I added up all the varieties of candy needed, the pounds per candy I would need to order, the plastic bags, stickers, etc. I found out to rent a photo booth, you get all this:

" Photobooth available at your event for up to 6 hours

· Delivery, setup, and removal

· Photobooth attendant on site for duration of event

· Unlimited photos

· Your choice of guest book, including everything required for guests to write a message and add their favorite photo to the book

· Digital copies of photos delivered on DVD

· Photos available online for all the guests to see

The strip of 4 pictures prints out in approximately 90 seconds. The photos online are generally available one week after the event. The digital copies take approximately 1 month.

Everyone has a blast with the photobooth at the event, and seeing the pictures online the following week is hilarious. Plus the photo strips work as great favors. We can even add names and date to the pictures or print the strips in color at no additional charge. "

That is so freakin' amazing! I dont have to worry about wedding guestbook or favors or entertainment if I just go with the photo booth! Extremely worth the money!

Gifts idea

2010-05-26T14:24:00.006-05:00

All pictures below are from theknot.com wedding shop. its giving me sooo many ideas!

Groomsmen: I found this on theknot.com wedding shop and thought it was so cute and affordable. It is only 5.75 each WITH personalization. Another option is personalized flasks which can be 10 each without the personalization so I think the shotglass is a cute alternative. Of course, it is up to the fiance!

Best man: i feel the gift should be related to the groomsmen's gift but a little more elaborate so maybe the personalized flask would be perfect. I also found this, a personalized beer mug for only 9.95 plus 6.95 for the personalization so that is another alternative

Bridesmaid: for some reason, I've been wanting to get a personalized compact mirror for the bridesmaid since they are only 10 bucks each but really usable but elegant.

this is another good alternative. it is not personally engraved but it does say love which is adorable and is much cheaper at only 2 something each!

Matron of honor: I am not sure what to get yet because she is my sister and my best friend so I really want to step it up. I may do something similar to what she did for me and get her pearls. Maybe on etsy.com since there are so many original ideas there. if i had the money, I would get her a Tiffanys bracelet that is the same as what I have.

Bride's Parents: I am unsure what to get them, hope to update soon as I have ideas.

Groom's parents:

Bridal Shower: I couldn't help it but this is just so perfect for the bridal shower and only 2.95 each!

rehearsal dinner: i would love to do this corny and punny favor. it says "meant to bee" which i just find hilarious and sweet.

but i also saw this which i just cannot resist! it is a whisk with a heart inside and says "whisked away". anyone who knows me can tell this is me because Ive been a professional baker and am a foodie!

Wedding rings

2010-05-25T20:12:00.004-05:00

Offbeat Bride | Non-sucky wedding rings: my favorite article I've read with many helpful comments from readers, about alternatives for wedding rings.

greenKarat-Jewelry Product Detail Page: there are some amazing rings on here but it gets pretty pricey (at least if you are budget conscious like me), especially if you are allergic to nickle like i am

Green Weddings - Eco Friendly Wedding Rings: gives different ideas you can do to stay eco conscious

Titanium Rings - Classic Custom Band Collection: the more popular alternative to gold and platinum option. one of the two options my fiance is willing to do. this website actually has decent prices but i think is only applicable to men sizes.

Tungsten Rings for men: my fiance's preferred option. he loves that it is more durable (like 10 times more durable than titanium but cheaper). he likes the helix, spartan, and legacy options. sadly they don't make them small enough to fit me so we can have a matching set. an alternative was a matching set on etsy for only 85 bucks but it is shiny and he does not want shiny. maybe we will end up requesting them do it in a different finish!

Wedding Bands - Tungsten vs. Titanium - SOON2BEPAYTON's Chocolate Wedding by Color Blog : this is a good article for debating which is a better fit for the wedding couple

http://www.overstock.com/guides/mens-wedding-bands-buying-guide this is another good article to read too

Description of style

2010-05-25T16:17:00.003-05:00

-eco friendly, budget friendly, quirky!

-casual, fun, informal,

real flowers: white roses, wildflowers, blue poppies, white carnations

homemade flowers: ribbon, duct tape, fabric, silk, crepe, napkin, paper, etc in form of poppies, roses, daisies, magnolias, etc

centerpieces: homemade flowers in recycled glass jars with chalkboard paint on it

favors: possibly a candy bar with organic fair trade coffee

dessert table: cake balls, cheesecake lollipops, wedding cake, etc

Flowers!

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I want to make my own flowers for the centerpieces. They will be origami or rolled fabrics. I got the ideas from many websites:

A list of 11 rose making tutorials | DuhBe.com

I have not really decided on what methods I would like to use. Figure I have enough time til January when I will start working on them. I do love this picture though that I found online:

Wedding colors

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my colors will be blue, gray (including silver if needed), and white! blue and gray are my and my fiance's favorite colors and are what we always end up wearing. so it felt natural to use these colors.

Intro

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This is a blog to help keep me organized for my wedding on March 11, 2011. I've done loads of research, picking out sites and blogs that would help me keep organized and wanted to share that with other brides to be that I am fortunate to be friends with.

These are the sites I've found to be invaluable to me so far:

theknot : I love LOVE their tools; including guest list management and budget tool! also love the free website they can help you create to give to the guests and comes with option to RSVP online, saving loads of paper and stamps!)
Offbeat Bride : this is an incredible site for brides who want alternative ideas to the traditional weddings. there are tons of cute ideas on here.
Eat Drink Chic : Recently found this and there are so many really original ideas that can apply to weddings. I am using her engagement party invitations as my wedding invitation. She gives free DIY patterns as well and is obsessed with ice cream, which is a bonus.
Nonpareil Magazine : An online magazine with original ideas to be eco friendly and have DIY projects available. There are only three issues out so far but there's a lot of ideas in them. I love the short gloves idea and am considering doing them myself.
Eco Wedding- Green Wedding Resource Guide : This is a great website for familiarizing yourself with how to have an eco friendly wedding.
Something Green : a really awesome blog with many amazing ideas for eco friendly weddings. I am recently inspired by an entry that says to give eco friendly coffee as favors.