Contest Ends Saturday

I want to hear your engagement stories!

There are some great ones posted but I want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to win some note cards or Save the Dates!

My hubby will be drawing a name on Sunday so start writing!

GOOD LUCK
Its Leap Day so enjoy!

On The Go

I just came across this great idea on wine.com
You can get Champagne on the Go - a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and 2 glasses in a convenient yellow travel case. The case is made of neoprene and leather and is insulated.

Have this ready in your get away car after your reception.
Then refill and reuse it for picnics or excursions.

I want one!!

Dressing the Aisle at Church

Your ceremony will be at a church - what to do with that Aisle? A lot of pictures will be taken from the back looking at you getting married so its nice to have the aisle decorated. Some churches have restrictions. In the below pictures we used silk petals and pipe cleaners to attach to the pews.

Long pew bows with rose petals.
Tall candelabras and guests throw rose petals.
Very simple white runner with rose petals.

Hang Buckets of flowers on the pews.
Drape the pews with organza or tulle and flowers.


thanks to Classic Creations Photography, Creation Waits, Brides

How to Dress Your Aisle

So you are getting married outside and need to spruce up the decor just a little. The aisle is the best place to add touches of your theme. I love shepards hooks - look at what you can do with them:
Add ribbons and candles
Hang flowers from them
Beautiful Hydrangea balls
Flower balls and then drape off the aisle with ribbon
How about line your aisle with flowers or actually your dinner table centerpieces- it even saves you money by reusing flowers!
And for something totally different how about a ceremony in the round

thanks to Simple Stunning Weddings, The Knot, Charleston Photographer and my own camera.

LOVE LETTERS

Why don't you let a wedding logo or monogram be a symbol of your love?
Check out Love Letters

They have lots of pre created logos that should definitely fit your look. Just change the name and voila! Only $75 - use them on your Save the Date announcement, invitation, program, menus, cocktail napkins, out of towner bags, favors and even on your dance floor!

Here are some ideas to get you started:
If you are getting married in June and plan to carry Gerber Daisy's -


Or a more formal event - show off your initials -


A nice flair for your special day!

Too Many Gift Card?

Did your receive too many gift cards either from the holidays or a recent shower?
Just found these great websites that let you swap your gift cards. You can trade with others or even get cash.
www.giftcardbuyback.com
www.cardavenue.com

At www.swapagift.com you can use the $ on the card to pay some bills electronically.

Read through all the sites before you decide, some charge a % others a flat fee.

Valentine's Day Engagements

So how many lucky men got YES' on Valentines Day from their sweethearts?

The time between Christmas and Valentines Day is very popular for proposals! So tell me about yours - it doesn't have to be recent but post a message and let me know how you proposed or got proposed to!
I will put all these posts/names in a hat and have my hubby draw one - the Lucky winner will receive either 100 Save the Dates if you are now engaged or 100 monogrammed note cards if you are already married.



Ok I will start - My hubby took me to Newport, RI for a mini fall get away and as the sun was setting he proposed at Brenton Point. He got on one knee and asked me to share his life with him. I tackled him crying then I remembered I better say Yes!

So what is your story???

Baby Showers!

For all the women out there that had chic, elegant and unique weddings, You also deserve amazing baby showers! I had the pleasure of designing and coordinating a shower for Maria this past Saturday. It was a co-ed dessert party that included punch, yummy greek desserts, cupcake trees, candy table and a clothesline advice wall.


Thanks to Dee's Creative Designs for the beautiful diaper cake and mommys corsage.
If you need help planning a party of your own let me know - I have lots of ideas I would love to share!

7 Days of Love-HEARTS

Happy Love Day Everyone!
Thought you might enjoy a little history lesson... Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. More...

Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward in the same direction.

-Antoine de Saint-Exupery

7 Days of Love Bedazzled

Are you ready to Bedazzle Your Valentine? What better way to entice your loved one; or how about as favors for your next birthday party, wedding or bachelorette party! Bedazzle My Bonbons will dazzle your guests, each one individually hand-dipped and coated in a deliciously edible dusting of glitter and cocoa-powder.



YES you eat the whole thing. They are fabulously sinful, playful and sexy! Check out these glitter bon-bons -They are available in boxes of 4, 8 or 12 in any color imaginable!