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DIY wedding invitation tip: Use rubber stamps!

October 30, 2008 By dena 3 Comments

Oh, how i wish I'd made my own wedding invitations, if only for the joy of all those lovely stamps!! And then of course there are the accessories and embellishments, such as embossing powders, glitter, stickers, beads, ribbons, beads, foil, paper flowers, punches... oh my! Whether it's wedding or bridal shower invitations, place cards, wedding favors, or thank you cards, consider using rubber stamps on your home-made creation. There is an incredible array of options ranging from classic to … [Read more...]

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A Classy Wedding That Won’t Put You in Debt

September 7, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

As the economy takes a downturn, many couples are looking for ways to scale back on a lavish wedding without sacrificing a special day. Wedding spending is expected to dip slightly this year, in contrast to the 48 percent growth documented from 1999 to 2006. How can you save smart and still host a classy wedding? There are so many ideas, here are just a few from the Eagle Tribune: Trim the guest list. Invite only the people you feel close to. "You really don't need to invite everyone you … [Read more...]

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Do-it-yourself wedding projects

June 6, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

Whether you are looking to save money, or just want a hands-on wedding planning experience, there are many DIY projects that can be cost-efficient add charm to your wedding. About.com provides this list of DIY wedding tasks: Wedding Favors Simple Floral and Candle Centerpieces Cupcakes (instead of a wedding cake) Ring Pillow Flower Girl Basket Using an Ipod instead of an MP3 player. (Enlist a tech-savvy friend to make sure your first dance song, entrance music, cake cutting … [Read more...]