March 19, 2012

Save the Date Savings, etc.

I just wanted to alert you to the current living social deal for $50 towards save the dates, invitations, or other printing goods at Vistaprint.  For $10, you can get all your save the dates customized and printed!  You can't beat that.  I just bought mine, and will follow-up with the final product.  Here's the link to the Living Social deal!!
https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/294394?ref=conf-jp&rpi=52631836

March 6, 2012

Blinging More Than the Ring

So, it's your wedding day, and you want to look and feel like a million bucks.  Obviously!  And after all the effort in finding a perfect dress and shoes, you want the jewelry to match.  Some of you may be blessed with heirloom diamonds or pearls, but others might be wondering how to get the same effect on a little dough.

 
First, it is perfectly acceptable to wear costume baubles on your big day.  None of your guests will know how much the pearls you are sporting cost.  None of them will care.  If you can find a strand that makes you happy, it doesn't matter if it costs less than $10, like this necklace from Forever21

I personally love a more dramatic jewelry piece, which, even when faux, can still cost a pretty penny.   Take a look at this Aussie stunner.  This Swarovski bib will set you back almost $1400.00.  Sorry, no can do!



And this crystal choker costs $375.



But, see how much bang you can get with your buck after the jump!

March 5, 2012

This Week's Eye Candy: Chevron? You're On!




This week's inspiration came from this beautiful photo.  All at once this entryway is modern yet classic, bold yet chic.  Who wouldn't want a wedding that says the same?  So, I put together this Chevron* inspiration board to help get your creative juices flowing.  Chevrons are all the rage this season, and they are a fresh take on Spring and Summer weddings.  Best of all, you can incorporate the funky design element for little to no cost!

First, these adorable chevron cookies are easy to make, and easy on your budget.  Incorporate these goodies at a shower, or even at a dessert table.  The instructions teach you how to make them in any color your heart desires.  Yum!!



How about including chevrons into your papergoods?  How about FREE WEDDING INVITATIONS (plus free save the dates, thank you cards, response cards, etc.)?!!!  I know, I just said free chevron invitations! 

Yes, this paper suite is available for free at weddingchicks.com.  You can customize the language and the chevron colors.  You're welcome world!

And, in case you haven't had enough, here's a beautiful handcrafted watercolor chevron wedding invitation.  While the price seems steep at first, once your order is 150+ invitations, you are talking about less than $3 bucks for your own little piece of art! 


You can find gems like this all over Etsy.  So, get searching for the design element that inspires you!  Plus, don't be afraid to go bold with your wedding decor.  Weddings have come a long way from their pink and ivory ancestors.  The new rule in weddings?  There are no rules!  Have fun, and express your inner diva.

*Also, if you are a fellow law geek like me, shout out if you still think of deference every time you hear the word Chevron.  ;)