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Getting Married on 9/9/09

Katie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:02:31 +0000

Since today is 9/9/09, couples from around the globe are flocking to chapels, churches and city halls to get married on a day they say they will always remember—especially since it will be nearly impossible to forget.

According to this article from ABC News, there are some high profile weddings taking place in honor of the 9/9/09 date as well, including nine lucky couples who won the chance to get married at a 99-Cent Only Store for only $0.99. They were even provided with this “Chanel-inspired” wedding dress, decor and more, all made from items from the 99 Cent Only Store!

We applaud that kind of creative penny pinching, and we wish all of the happy couples getting married today the best of luck! Congratulations!

Posh Paper Decor

Katie — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:36:14 +0000

There’s a reason why the first anniversary gift is traditionally paper—sweet, simple and full of charm, paper is full of potential that can only be limited by the extent of your imagination.

These gorgeous paper decor ideas featured on Martha Stewart Weddings prove that paper has the power to transform your wedding into something special in an elegant (and inexpensive!) way. Being a paper pusher never sounded so good…

Click on the photos for how-to tips!

Create Your Own Happily Ever After!

Katie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:12:09 +0000

I found this adorable idea on Brooklyn Bride this morning. The groom, Andrew, wrote this book when he was six years old, and his mom luckily had it stashed away somewhere.

When he and Jami got engaged, the pair combined the classic childhood story with engagement photos to prove that little Andrew was part psychic, part storyteller back in the day.

They used their story as an engagement part invitation, but we think it would be a fantastic idea for wedding favors, a slide show or even a photo book.

Here are just a few pages. You can see more at Brooklyn Bride. So cute!

Chalkboard China Obsession

Katie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:56:45 +0000

I am obsessed with chalkboards. I want to hang them up everywhere—in my house, around the office and everywhere else I go so I can write and doodle all day long. Then I remember how dusty they get and come to my senses, but I’m still downright obsessed with these adorable chalkboard china pieces I found on Earth Friendly Weddings.

What a charming centerpiece idea! And I love the idea of guests writing their names on their wine glasses at your rehearsal dinner or engagement party. Check out Chalkboard China for more ideas!

Alternative Engagement Rings

Katie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:30:35 +0000

This weekend, I visited friends who were recently engaged on a romantic cross-country road trip. Instead of a classic diamond ring, however, he gave her a sapphire one. It’s her favorite stone, so he thought it would be more personal and meaningful than to follow the tradition.

I like the idea of non-traditional engagement rings. Colored diamonds, antique rings and even alternate stones offer a variety of ways to make your engagement ring unique. But at the same time, I love a classic diamond ring as the eternal symbol of the love two people share.

What do you think about these alternative engagement ring styles?

Antique Engagement Rings

Ruby Engagement Rings

Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

Modern Engagement Rings

Wedding Cakes with a Twist

Katie — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:43:54 +0000

My obsession with Rebecca Thuss has reached a new level of fabulousness! Check out these amazing wedding cakes that are perfect for a couple looking to add a chic, modern twist to a classic wedding element. Whether you prefer petits fours to fondant, or truffles to traditional tiers, these cakes are sure to add some delicious detail to your dessert tray!

Bridesmaid Gifts for Every Style

Katie — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:42:40 +0000

If your circle of friends is as diverse as mine, you might have trouble selecting just one gift to suit every person in your bridal party. Consider shopping for each bridesmaid individually to make it easier for you to find the perfect gift to suit her unique sense of style. Here’s a few ideas to help inspire your search:

For the Crafter

Scissor Necklace from Makool Loves You

For the Artist

LittleMoandFriends Journal found on Etsy

For the Brainiac

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, found on Amazon.com

For the Fashionista

Posh Print Thank You Cards from Wedding Paper Divas

For the Techie

Belkin TuneTalk Stereo Voice Recorder for iPods found on Hello My Name is Heather by Heather Bailey

Bridesmaids’ Gifts for Every Style

Katie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:32:52 +0000

Whenever someone at Wedding Paper Divas stumbles across something they love on Etsy, we all seem to lose hours of our day to browsing through all of the gorgeous handmade crafts on that sweet little site. Luckily for us bloggers, we get to call this extended shopping trip work!

One of my favorite collections on Etsy is the massive jewelry category. You can find just about anything you are looking for, all handmade and full of charm, and usually for a great price. If you are looking for bridesmaids’ gifts, for instance, you could shop any of these vendors to find the perfect jewels, charms and baubles to suit each bridesmaid’s style (and at a price that will suit your budget!).

For the Simply Stylish Bridesmaid:

For the Romantic Bridesmaid:

For the Fun and Funky Bridesmaid:

For the Bohemian Bridesmaid:

Making a Grand Entrance

Katie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:10:22 +0000

Wedding transportation is one of those little details that you can turn into a great opportunity to showcase your style as a couple. Limousines are classic, of course, and horse-drawn carriages are the ultimate in romance. But what about making your grand entrance (or exit!) via motorcycle, double-decker bus or hot air balloon?

We’ve also heard of people making their grand entrance with these creative modes of wedding transportation:

Classic cars
Helicopters
Jet skis
Horses
Tandem bicycles
Party buses
Elephants (yes, elephants!)

Whatever mode of transportation you choose, make sure it reflects your interests as a couple. Sure, elephants would be an incredibly creative way to arrive at the ceremony, but does an elephant really have anything to do with you and your soon-to-be spouse? Unless the groom’s a zookeeper, stick to something a little more your style and you can still have a wildly memorable entrance!

Check out these great articles if you are looking for a little more inspiration:

Wedding Vendors offers advice on a Stylish Wedding Entrance
Brides.com covers the basics of planning for unique Wedding Transportation
My Wedding has some great transportation ideas for going “Beyond the Limo“

Personalized Cake Toppers

Contributors — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:14:51 +0000

How would you like a cake topper that really looks like you? I know we’ve featured some cool toppers in past entries, but I had to show you these. Instead of purchasing plastic figures that kinda, sorta, look like you two, how about having ones that are a splitting image. Unusually Creation takes your photos and creates a figurine in your likeness. They’d also be great as unique favors.