Cute Favor Idea

I love this idea. While you could buy them at:
$45 for six 1-quart tins, hamptonpopcorn.com.
You could get pretty much the same effect by buying containers and cute labels and making them yourself. Trader Joe's sells bags of cheddar popcorn for around $1.50.


Martha Stewart has a cute template that could be used for the top of the container. For freeeeeeeeeee!

Monogram Labels

To fashion these monogrammed labels, print on adhesive or regular paper and cut out with a 3-inch circle punch.

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/downloadable-wedding-templates?lnc=4db27a48efa1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_planning&lpgStart=1&currentslide=25&currentChapter=1#ms-global-breadcrumbs

Save the Dates

Here's a sneak peak at the save the dates. I'm thankful I have a crafty fiance, he helped me make the save the date photo booth pics. The save the date cards were from a seller on Etsy TrueViolet and were about a dollar each!

The Dress!!

I am bargain shopper. I get a secret rush from knowing I got a good deal. In light of the economy this is a good trait to have, but I must admit even if I was a zillionaire, I would still be out shopping around for the lowest price on things, it's just way more fun knowing I scored an amazing deal. Some may call it cheap, but I prefer to think of it as thrifty, perhaps even clever. So on to the good news, which I've been holding back from blogging about for a while (not sure why). I found my wedding dress the first time I went dress shopping. I hit up a store in Los Angeles called Glamour Closet.

Glamour Closet Los Angeles Boutique
324 South La Brea Avenue (cross street: 3rd Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel. (323) 938-2000

Glamour Closet sells designer dresses at a fraction of the cost. I was able to find a $4000 Vera Wang dress for under $1000! I like simple things, so this by no means a giant billowing princess dress, but it is perfect for me. When I tried it on I knew it was the one. It's classic, elegant, and I can't wait to wear it! I think the moral of the story is you can find beautiful things at a fraction of the price.

Bridezilla

I have an unhealthy addiction to watching the reality show Bridezilla. I'm not so sure what is so delightful about hearing girls scream and throw fits about chocolate cake, but it is quite entertaining. Well, sad, and entertaining. I'm sure a good portion of it is fake, but the thought that there may be girls out there that act like that is both disgusting and fascinating at the same time.

http://www.wetv.com/bridezillas/index.html
Definitely check out this game! Pretty hilarious, the music will be stuck in your head for at least a week.

Shoes!

Is it wrong to pine for one of these????!!! So beautiful, but can I justify spending a zillion dollars on a pair of shoes? My practical side says no, but my eyes say yes.

Cake buffet

This is a really cute idea. I'm sticking with the traditional wedding cake, but if you wanted to do something different, and maybe didn't want to go with the life size replica cake this might be an option.

Or there is always these

If the life sized replica cake doesn't work for you, you could always go with the nintendo theme. I think my fiance would really be into these. (It would definitely make a cute grooms cake)

Creepy

This really freaks me out! I was doing a lil wedding cake research and stumbled upon this. It certainly makes a statement. When did weddings turn into an event that resembles the MTV reality show Sweet 16? "I want a Ferrari cake!!!!"

Vintage Locket

I've been toying with the idea of wearing a vintage locket on my wedding day. I'm really not so much of an over the top, diamonds everywhere type of girl. Something about the idea of wearing an old school locket really appeals to me.

Wow!!

I cannot believe I found wedding invitations for $2!!! They are super cute, I'm planning on turning it into a little bit of a DIY project and adding my own spin to them, but you can't beat buying wedding invitations for under $10!! Thank you Big Lots and Martha Stewart!!!

Bridesmaid Dresses

And the winner is...........drum roll please............... Aria Dresses!!! This dress looked great on everyone and was somewhat affordable for bridesmaid dresses compared to many other ones I have seen.

Payless

I feel surprised to be saying this, but Payless has a collection of shoes that can be dyed, and they are actually really cute. (not to mention affordable! at 40 bucks a pop) I'm definitely toying with the idea of having my bridesmaid wear these.

Weddingstar.com

Weddingstar.com has some great products. Lots of cute ideas for party favors. Plus they have a very cute catalog, which is half wedding magazine and half shopping catalog.

Color

While looking into the Martha Stewart wedding products I stumbled across this picture. I don't think people should be afraid of using lively colors. I know black and white is kind of a trend right now, but I think vibrant colors add more to the feeling of a celebration.

Martha Stewart Sale!!!

Big lots is having a huge sale on all Martha Stewart wedding items. Everything is 2 bucks..... amazing!!! They have everything from cute save the dates to confetti. It is totally worth to head down to your local Big Lots and raid the shelves!