How to Save for Your Wedding

Posted by on Jun 29, 2012 in planning, wedding ideas | 0 comments The ‘B’ word. Budget. An ugly, yet totally necessary part of every wedding. There are a lot of great calculators out there that tell you how to come up with your budget, but how do you save in the first place? Every day you’re presented with opportunities to spend your hard earned money; coffee in the morning, dinner out, that cute new summer dress. But keep in mind that every...
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A Very Brief History of the Wedding Band

Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 in accessories, jewelry, rings | 0 comments Often, even the most unconventional bride will opt to wear a wedding band and ask her partner to do the same because wedding rings are the almost universal symbol that a person is legally spoken for. But, it wasn’t always this way. Archeologists believe that the wedding ring tradition started in Ancient Egypt. Imagery found on papyrus scrolls, wall drawings and ceramics show an ancient culture...
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Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette

Posted by on Jun 15, 2012 in invitations, planning, wedding ideas | 0 comments Along with the style of the design, your wording on an invitation will set the tone for your big day. It will let your guests know if it’s going to be in a church or outdoors and it’ll let them know if it’s formal or casual. There are a lot of etiquette rules, especially when it comes to wedding invitations. Let’s just focus on some of the main ones.   HOSTING Start your wording off...
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A Little Bling in Your Wedding Decor

Posted by on Nov 11, 2011 in wedding ideas | 0 comments Sometimes you just want a little sparkle in your wedding decor rather than an overwhelming feeling of luxe. If that’s your vision, focus on your important or personally special decor pieces to shine with crystals, rhinestones and pearls.  Here are some ideas from the Etsy Wedding Team: Crystal Toast {handmade by Beadz2Pleaz} Table Bling {handmade by invitesbyjen} Guest...
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Wedding Themes with a Twist with Wed Eclectic

Posted by on Oct 7, 2011 in wedding ideas | 0 comments Wedding themes are a wonderful way to express your creativity during your wedding celebration. Putting your own twist on a wedding theme or adding expected details can really make your wedding unique. From our sister team Wed Eclectic, here are some designs that offer a twist on popular wedding themes. Subdued Twist on a Peacock Wedding Theme {handmade by GreenwoodOccasions} Steampunk Twist on...
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