Summer Wedding Favor Fever!

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I've been browsing for the perfect wedding favors for a summer celebration, and there are so many fun and funky gifts it's hard to post only a handful. Here are some great ideas that we know you'll love to give, your guests will love to receive, and your wallets will adore, too! * * * Fans & Parasols Summer months and tropical climates are ideal for weddings, but when the sun is beating down upon you, wouldn't a nice fan or parasol come in handy? wedding favors to save the day! … [Read more...]

Top 5 Wedding Trends for Spring 2011

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Only 55 percent of weddings are considered 'traditional,' according to the Bridal Association of America. Couples today are clearly moving toward having less conventional wedding themes, says Mary Ellen Campisi, associate art director at Vistaprint. photo credit: My Wedding Dream via Bunches of Bliss Vistaprint identified five top wedding trends for Spring 2011 by looking at a series of variables, including theme and color trend research in Europe and North America, Vistaprint's top … [Read more...]

Ethical Jewelry: Know what you’re buying

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If you are headed toward an engagement, or are engaged already but still looking for the right ring or other bridal jewelry, there are other things to think about aside from style, price, and size of the rock!  Whether your personal values have led you to follow a more environmentally and socially conscious lifestyle, or you just want to do your part in making the world a better place, consider buying an "ethical" - not just beautiful - engagement ring. It’s amazing, points out Katherine … [Read more...]

Showered with *Eco-Friendly* Love

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Showering the bride and groom with rice as they exit the ceremony is a time-honored tradition. But today's environmentally-friendly couple may wish to use something else, and there are plenty of other ways to send the newlyweds off with love and good fortune as they embark on their new life together. Here are some sweet, fun ideas! Scented Confetti Perfumed confetti will leave a delicate floral scent in your wake, via Martha Stewart. Punch kraft or construction paper using a decorative hole … [Read more...]

7 Sites for Incredible DIY Wedding Invitations

Your wedding invitations are the prelude to the happiest day of your life, setting the stage for the wedding itself. It shows up your loved one's mailboxes, announcing the significant change that is occuring in your life, and also honors your guests by telling them you want them to share in your celebration.  You'll want your invitation to reflect your personality and style, and there are a number of DIY (do-it-yourself) websites that can assist you in creating the perfect invitation. For some, … [Read more...]