tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32454792529672518572024-03-05T04:44:05.145-06:00One Dress One DayDesiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-50069798033134369342011-02-18T16:43:00.000-06:002011-02-18T16:43:07.138-06:00DIY Friday: Colorful Vase<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Craft a centerpiece with pizzazz" src="http://img4.allyou.com/i/2008/05/centerpiece-l.jpg?400:400" /><br />
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Want a way to add color and print to that glass vase? Fabric and ribbon is an inexpensive and cute way to dress up a clear vase for your table centerpiece. The picture above is actually done with a cloth napkin!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Here is how to do it:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Unfold a napkin(or fabric), and set the vase in the center. Pull the napkin edges up, gathering the fabric, and tuck them over the lip of the vase. Make sure the napkin isn't touching the water or the cloth will become soaked. Wrap a ribbon around the neck of the vase and tie it in a bow.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Image and directions via <a href="http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/kid-friendly-activities-00400000055593/page3.html">AllYou</a></span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-51668603298487373502011-02-14T12:58:00.002-06:002011-02-14T12:58:00.655-06:00Dress deals from Nordstroms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2Nio3PN3p38/TVH4jDQjjWI/AAAAAAAAAkw/s1600/8128079_9162889_trimmed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are looking for a great price on a wedding dress check out Nordstroms. Here are some of their beautiful dresses all under $500.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VBNQ8w_u_91q-oJ4hjBW0zTDPUqQjg8EMglAm0ppBBHGwoYU8jqKVFtTG2UiRVXkrMe_6-1z__JLZNEWiUKk2l_zFvZtc0Bp30ooo_5DaJc9RJVDUEXPi7k45qxhprqjz2_6xw5Dw2P1/s1600/_6259220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VBNQ8w_u_91q-oJ4hjBW0zTDPUqQjg8EMglAm0ppBBHGwoYU8jqKVFtTG2UiRVXkrMe_6-1z__JLZNEWiUKk2l_zFvZtc0Bp30ooo_5DaJc9RJVDUEXPi7k45qxhprqjz2_6xw5Dw2P1/s640/_6259220.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>JS Collections Cowl Back Stretch Satin Mermaid Gown <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-cowl-back-stretch-satin-mermaid-gown/3122659?origin=category&resultback=1725">$198</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Floral Chiffon Gown <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bcbgmaxazria-strapless-floral-chiffon-gown/3117200?origin=category&resultback=1725">$198.90</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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JS Boutique Beaded Crisscross Matte Jersey Gown <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/js-boutique-beaded-crisscross-matte-jersey-gown/2984554?origin=category&resultback=582">$178</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingJqlZt3SGKiruHwvJ0AtZr35NM1xZSMGOWsXntgVB66YHCZEwetIIoyaBeM2yKkZVo1_qLzhF18ek8DPP5sLOyM_yZgPq1SnKcQHFdXOsp12TBnRAcBdjGlVj19R3slF9oKiaLdO9mKs/s1600/_6247987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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Dalia MacPhee Strapless Taffeta Mermaid Gown <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dalia-macphee-strapless-taffeta-mermaid-gown/3107489?origin=category&resultback=1635">$298<br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Images via nordstroms.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1E0AuxZRhQ-tfiNi65gpZBBRg0PdWul8BFt6NvlQEOM3QO9GgQwJ88lLDqVCfRNNxBXG_6pHR0UBVjtnImVA5kpn2FqnziKHKtxtPyNMYTnbYbWedHXB_Rozrd7M60Vq6HBYEQdCo9NJ/s1600/dalia-macphee-strapless-taffeta-mermaid-gown-mobile-wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-26032256309425854102011-02-09T15:48:00.000-06:002011-02-09T15:48:43.013-06:00Deals on Wedding rings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yesterday I gave you a few great deals on engagement rings. Today here are some deals on wedding bands for the bride and groom.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1GzAghLlHtuKo6pg24ByPH29zVPGqHoFSSnET-yP3qTEOHZxaJOJspRmXC0lnKbck5jtO7sf17xFaYf3lfzryeGUREWrejWPhYW6ocewelxp026_TKPV-G66D5I3I8nKO8rD9_lwFEjb/s1600/0900631b81461177M.tif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1GzAghLlHtuKo6pg24ByPH29zVPGqHoFSSnET-yP3qTEOHZxaJOJspRmXC0lnKbck5jtO7sf17xFaYf3lfzryeGUREWrejWPhYW6ocewelxp026_TKPV-G66D5I3I8nKO8rD9_lwFEjb/s1600/0900631b81461177M.tif" /></a></span></div><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #6f7176; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">JcPenny- Diamond Band 1/2 CT. T.W. 10K</span></h3><div class="price" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="sale" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #d92025; display: block; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Now $389.99 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #64666b; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px;">Original Price $660.99<br />
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</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: small; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2My2sG14cU5IVEVf8h17Iy0MK6LaZTmPweLGTFzr2JDIHwGLxQjD4_OZqe9XRKC9kzHJNcV04Ue8PsRrE0q85vAquhPG72RJYPYLGJZaxeibnrcdalEFoAm3IvAiJbkq9FRpp0JTVrNaX/s1600/0900631b80f7a614L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2My2sG14cU5IVEVf8h17Iy0MK6LaZTmPweLGTFzr2JDIHwGLxQjD4_OZqe9XRKC9kzHJNcV04Ue8PsRrE0q85vAquhPG72RJYPYLGJZaxeibnrcdalEFoAm3IvAiJbkq9FRpp0JTVrNaX/s1600/0900631b80f7a614L.jpg" /></a></div><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #6f7176; font-size: small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">JcPenny- Diamond Band 1/5 C.T. T.W. 10K</h3><div class="price" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;"><span class="sale" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #d92025; display: block; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Now $179.99 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #64666b; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px;">Original Price $300.00- white or gold</span></span><span class="sale" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #d92025; display: block; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #64666b; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"></span></div><div class="prodBox" id="productTitleOuter" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px;"><div id="productTitle" style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: 1;"><div style="text-align: center;">Zales- Ladies' Diamond Accent Double Row Wedding Band </div><div style="text-align: center;">in 10K White Gold</div></div><div id="productVendorSku" style="color: black; font-size: small; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1; text-align: center;">ITEM #: 18090456 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: red; font-weight: bold;">Now $194.65 </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Orig. Price $229.00</span></div><div id="productVendorSku" style="color: black; font-size: small; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"></span></div><div class="prodBox" id="productTitleOuter" style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px;"><div id="productTitle" style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Zales- Triton Men's 8.0mm Cobalt Hammered Wedding Band</div><div id="productVendorSku" style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;">ITEM #: 18092015 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: red; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">Now $169.15 </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Orig. $199.00</span></div><div id="productVendorSku" style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVMHPki0fh8iPUjOQxrHd2xM-Zu2PPJ-bDeGTPd6IpcQqKGVkyTtG12YQuIdMjsPmJcCdyuSLV85iWkK5h-2moR0xK2x-OWqBO8wXhNscatOU8SLZs_0PuSviRvMtF44a6KyGsniKDg67/s1600/0900631b815cdf20M.tif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVMHPki0fh8iPUjOQxrHd2xM-Zu2PPJ-bDeGTPd6IpcQqKGVkyTtG12YQuIdMjsPmJcCdyuSLV85iWkK5h-2moR0xK2x-OWqBO8wXhNscatOU8SLZs_0PuSviRvMtF44a6KyGsniKDg67/s1600/0900631b815cdf20M.tif.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">JcPenny Diamond 3-Stone Ring 1 CT. T.W. 14K<span class="sale"> Now $999.99</span> <span class="original">Original Price $1,698.99<br />
There's a JcPenny mailing and in some bridal magazines that has a coupon for $50 off JcPenny jewelry after a minimum purchase amount to make this event cheaper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTRzh9Ir9wvO-EfMCp23pJgr3XGVryaHl1wup_QeQE_seg5MKTuKlElez0dXudn9316vRVspU8Y_WCyLY3HAYC9B_GpmgFmnM3-2a4PnodDuypQtkCmvmGeSMkmSBwoWksHioE9HwBWWj/s1600/0900631b81ae383bM.tif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTRzh9Ir9wvO-EfMCp23pJgr3XGVryaHl1wup_QeQE_seg5MKTuKlElez0dXudn9316vRVspU8Y_WCyLY3HAYC9B_GpmgFmnM3-2a4PnodDuypQtkCmvmGeSMkmSBwoWksHioE9HwBWWj/s1600/0900631b81ae383bM.tif.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="original"></span>JcPenny Love Lives Forever™ Diamond Ring 1 CT. T.W.<span class="sale"> Now $999.99</span> <span class="original">Original Price $1,698.99</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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in 14K White Gold ITEM #: 18119818 Now $721.65 Orig. Price $849.00 </div></div></div><br />
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</div>Images via JcPenny.com, and Zales.comDesiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-43040624680584361172011-02-02T17:08:00.000-06:002011-02-02T17:08:37.319-06:00Staying Warm<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With all the snow throughout the country it seems fitting to have a post on staying warm on your wedding day. Here are a some stylish ways to stay warm on your wedding day. </span><br />
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3/4 sleeve satin jacket from <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_3-4SLVSTN-3-4SLVSTN_Accessories-Sashes-and-Coverage-Options-All-Sashes-Coverage-Options">Davids Bridal</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-4012065570283916042011-01-27T12:09:00.001-06:002011-01-27T13:15:46.037-06:00Bridal Show cakesHere are some of the wonderful cakes I saw at the Wichita Bridal Show a couple weeks ago.<br />
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This may be the next big thing after cupcakes. One vendor had pink champagne truffle candies.</div><div style="text-align: center;">With so many different flavors you can really have fun with these.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-79004514106397562992011-01-26T12:48:00.001-06:002011-01-26T12:48:00.433-06:00Saving on a wedding ringSorry for the absence from blogging. I feel like life has gotten so busy the past few weeks, I'm glad I'm not having to plan a wedding right now.<br />
My new focus in life has been saving money. I found this article from a guest blogger on Hip2Save, I hope you enjoy these tips for saving money on a wedding ring.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-50426" height="206" src="http://hip2save.hiphappeningsllc.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rings-300x257.jpg" title="rings" width="240" /></div>I’ve received a number of emails from male readers who are planning to propose to their girlfriends soon (maybe even on Valentine’s Day) and are looking for some tips/advice to snag an affordable engagement ring. Since I am by no means an expert on ring shopping, I asked Amy from <em><a href="http://www.bellesonabudget.com/" target="_blank">Belles on a Budget</a> </em>to write up a post focused on tips for engagement ring shopping on a budget. Thanks to Amy, here are 8 tips to help you snag a “Hip” ring without breaking the bank….<br />
<h4><strong>* Get informed</strong></h4>Make sure to know the Four Cs (cut, carat, clarity, and color) of diamond shopping… and what is most important to your fiance-to-be, whether it is something that sparkles, a specific cut, or certain type of stone. This will help you know which aspect to prioritize when you are selecting a ring within your budget. Look online for hundreds of articles that explain the Four Cs and the rating scale associated with each aspect.<br />
<h4><strong>* Shop around</strong></h4>Although shopping for a ring is an exciting, emotional decision, make sure not to jump into anything! Shop and compare prices and rings at brick and mortar stores and online to make sure you are getting the best value for your money. Don’t be afraid to take notes! As with any big purchase, this is not an impulse buy. Write down the cut/color/clarity/carat combinations you see, and their prices, which will make it easier to compare later after you’ve visited multiple stores. And if you receive pressure at jewelry stores- stand your ground and don’t purchase anything until you’ve done your research. You can always go back to that first ring you saw if you still think it is “the one” after you’ve done some price comparisons.<br />
<h4><strong>* Be Trendy</strong></h4>Non-traditional wedding rings are huge right now! Many brides are opting for sapphires, rubies, emeralds, or other gemstones rather than a diamond ring. These options can sparkle and make a statement just as much as a diamond, and most importantly- symbolize your love and commitment in the same way a traditional engagement ring does. And these gemstones can be a huge money saver!<br />
<h4><strong>* Use the family jewels</strong></h4>Think about using a family heirloom or vintage jewelry of your grandmother’s/mother’s/aunt’s that has been sitting around the house as an engagement ring. You can modernize a diamond or gemstone necklace or ring by having it placed in a setting your fiance-to-be will love. It will be much cheaper than buying a new ring and it will have that special added sentimental value of family history.<br />
<h4><strong>* Shop online</strong></h4>There are several very legitimate online stores that sell jewelry like <a href="http://www.bluenile.com/" target="_blank">Blue Nile</a> or <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3278587-10653745" target="_blank">Overstock.com</a>. The key to buying at one of these retailers is to know the cut, clarity, color and carats you are looking for and compare them across the stores. And my husband’s tip: even if you plan to buy the ring online, go into brick and mortar stores to be able to actually see similar rings in person. That way you will know what a certain cut looks like or how specific clarity and color combinations sparkle in person, before you buy online.<br />
<h4><strong>* Check out sample sales</strong></h4>I have been surprised to see fine jewelry featured on many reputable sample sites like <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/b1eghh01" target="_blank">Rue La La</a>, <a href="http://www.modnique.com/invite/collin@hip2save.com" target="_blank">Modnique</a>, and <a href="http://beta.swirl.com/invite/hip2save" target="_blank">Swirl</a>. These sites offer huge discounts on rings and would be an excellent way to score a good price on an engagement ring, especially a gemstone ring. As with any purchase, though, make sure to consider the Four Cs of the ring (which should be included for any diamond purchase) and your previous research before you buy.<br />
<h4><strong>* Communicate with the jewelers</strong></h4>Many shops, especially small businesses, can work with your budget or will help you design the perfect (and completely unique) ring. Don’t hesitate to discuss your budget and your expectations at jewelry stores and see what they can do for you.<br />
<h4><strong>* And after you find that perfect ring for your loved one…get insurance! </strong></h4>Although it doesn’t sound particularly romantic, it’s important to get insurance very soon after you make this big purchase. For a few dollars a month, you and your fiance can have the peace of mind of knowing that this big purchase is protected.<br />
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<em>Thanks so much to Amy over at <a href="http://www.bellesonabudget.com/" target="_blank">Belles on a Budget</a>!</em><br />
<em>Thanks <a href="http://www.hip2save.com/">hip2save </a></em>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-10057734400681600632011-01-19T12:51:00.000-06:002011-01-19T12:51:00.627-06:00Calla Lily Fever<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2009_brides/09_10_p198_partystyle/00_main/003_primary.jpg" /><br />
Muscari and mini calla lilies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2007_modernbride/02_03_p578_colorfulpicks/00_main/006_primary.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px;">Swaltzwalder calla lilies and mini burgundy cymbidium orchids</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
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cymbidium orchids, mini cymbidium orchids, calla lilies, jade roses<br />
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water, cobra and calla lilies</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px;">Images via Brides.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-9798911162093811132011-01-19T10:06:00.000-06:002011-01-19T10:06:07.519-06:00Wedding Freebies<h4><span style="font-weight: normal;">Check out these two great deals for Brides!</span></h4><div class="entrycontent"> <div class="thiscontent"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-50586" height="210" src="http://hip2save.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bridal-guide-magazine-300x300.jpg" title="bridal-guide-magazine" width="210" /></div>Do you have a wedding date set? If so, you can<a href="http://www.weddingstand.com/Bridal-Guide-Subscription-Sign-up" target="_blank"> head on over here</a> to score a FREE one-year subscription to Bridal Guide Magazine! Once you sign up, it will take 4-6 weeks to receive your first copy.<br />
And one more deal for all you brides to be,<a href="http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/gr2_customerservicecontent.aspx?deptid=21476&catid=79747&CmCatId=EXTERNAL%7C21492" target="_blank"> create a new gift registry at JCPenney.com </a>with a future wedding event date, add $2,500 worth of merchandise and you’ll receive a FREE $25 dining eGift card. Offer must be completed by 1/31/11. eGift card will arrive via email during the month of February and can be redeemed for the restaurant gift card of your choice at <a href="http://www.diningdough.com/index.asp?" target="_blank">DiningDough.com</a>.<br />
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(thanks <a href="http://savingchick.blogspot.com/">savingchick</a>) </div></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-87269130196918571492011-01-18T16:56:00.000-06:002011-01-18T16:56:32.781-06:00Something new for bridesmaidsThinking about today's post and being in the new year I really wanted something that didn't seem like the last ten years. So here are some bridesmaids dresses that show off a whole new style to jump start your 2011 wedding.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> BCBG Max Azria<br />
Im starting to love dresses with prints on them like this. They look great with a solid color bouquet.<br />
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Here is an example of a wedding photographed by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wadlephoto">Laura Wills photography</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Raylia Designs style 8022</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Different fabrics<br />
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Bari Jay style 122<br />
a new take on the one shoulder dress</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Long and short!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Images via Brides.com and Laura Wills Photography<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div></span>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-30217414914279245732011-01-12T17:30:00.000-06:002011-01-12T17:30:30.870-06:00Winter Wedding Invitations<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Winter Tree Pocketfold Wedding Invitation - Deposit to get started" height="286" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.147811038.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Winter Tree Pocketfold Wedding Invitation </div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48353916/winter-tree-pocketfold-wedding?ref=sr_list_15&ga_search_query=winter+wedding&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">EverlastingInvites</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="SAMPLE Winter Forest Wedding Invitation" height="375" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.191304166.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Winter Forest wedding inviation</div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61352622/sample-winter-forest-wedding-invitation?ref=sr_list_12&ga_search_query=winter+wedding+invitations&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">vohandmade</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bare branches monogramed wedding invitation. sample set." height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.204867043.jpg" width="296" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bare Branches monogrammed wedding invitation</div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65075217/bare-branches-monogramed-wedding?ref=sr_list_11&ga_search_query=winter+wedding+invitations&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">rethinkink</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Rayann -Winter Tree- Pocket Fold Wedding Invitations" height="300" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.206060912.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rayann Winter Tree pocket fold wedding invitation</div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53050324/rayann-winter-tree-pocket-fold-wedding?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_query=winter+wedding+invitations&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">flamboyantdesignsllc</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="SNOWFLAKE WINTER WEDDING INVITATION" height="356" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.184414116.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snowflake winter wedding invitation</div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59297171/snowflake-winter-wedding-invitation?ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_query=winter+wedding+invitations&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">pixiechicago</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images via Etsy sellers</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-48917098855531553352011-01-11T18:45:00.000-06:002011-01-11T18:45:36.426-06:00Winter WeddingSome great ideas for winter weddings<br />
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</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-51799218789831479502011-01-10T19:12:00.000-06:002011-01-10T19:12:19.999-06:002011 Trends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>Here are some wedding dress trends to look for in 2011. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Thanks Brides MagazineDesiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-4942045268539771722011-01-08T17:56:00.000-06:002011-01-08T17:56:06.141-06:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a wonderful time at the Wichita Bridal Show today. They had so many amazing displays and I can't wait to share them with you in the coming weeks!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend.</span>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-49570457216246743122011-01-07T19:17:00.001-06:002011-01-07T19:18:26.451-06:00DIY Friday: Paper Candle Holders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUdnCkBCGcwdXgeN925LkXqXryqLt-I5kECfM-ysSBHb4VHMQ__K5UU6WdbSb6jIwlafEE79qhG-Ls68KhPHhkeTHHbUEQjdudMV44Kg459DKUiZRuPjOKoZeYNGrCxG-jPBjLq1ZOZNo/s1600/mwd105402_sum10_centpiecea06_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUdnCkBCGcwdXgeN925LkXqXryqLt-I5kECfM-ysSBHb4VHMQ__K5UU6WdbSb6jIwlafEE79qhG-Ls68KhPHhkeTHHbUEQjdudMV44Kg459DKUiZRuPjOKoZeYNGrCxG-jPBjLq1ZOZNo/s400/mwd105402_sum10_centpiecea06_xl.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JcKUzmwBjEXAzi47ntHGtrlaCaWrvCVWVMXK5hB-iUZlCha91eTx3X1O0MpBhwsu0lDhV4Fy4tX6c-n1Ni979tzvr2EQBxnZmNSxlmHCC1A5ZNpb_1mKGQmC7w8jyi4ZCoIRN_j0D7aM/s1600/mwd105402_sum10_centpiecea06_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>I love these candle holders. You can use the prints provided by MarthaStewartWeddings or you can find some of your own. These would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner or a wedding brunch!<br />
Print clip art onto standard-weight 11-by-17-inch paper (if your printer does not handle this size, copy the clip art onto a disc or thumb drive, and take it to a copy shop or office-supply store with a printing department).<br />
Then, cut the templates to fit various heights of square candle holders or vases (to shorten the wrapper, cut away excess from bottom by the stem). Wrap around candle holders, and secure with double-sided tape.<br />
To finish the bottoms, wrap green grosgrain ribbon around the candle holder, and secure with double- sided tape.<br />
<a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_sum10_roses_centerpieces.pdf" target="_blank">Rose Centerpiece PDF</a><br />
<a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_sum10_tulip_centerpiece.pdf" target="_blank">Tulip Centerpiece PDF</a><br />
<a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_sum10_centerpieces.pdf" target="_blank">Ranunculus Centerpiece PDF</a><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image and text via <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/candleholder-centerpiece-how-to?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/floral-clip-art#slide_1">MarthaStewartWeddings</a></span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-46979866683133379952011-01-05T15:15:00.000-06:002011-01-05T15:15:59.676-06:00Family Tribute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczrqSIQ5m4MneEg9uweWXgoG3KczRmKAbQFNPBNhaAQROeznZ40a7IHDhKYH8Ytfk6KgXkrxAVsABXgse5ARoVsNyUWrO6LY_OPb3CT9EiVInJTkI7D_-BDlHHFSL_N9G8Py38gwFmBHO/s1600/62870_519558145521_137000118_30776364_5546420_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczrqSIQ5m4MneEg9uweWXgoG3KczRmKAbQFNPBNhaAQROeznZ40a7IHDhKYH8Ytfk6KgXkrxAVsABXgse5ARoVsNyUWrO6LY_OPb3CT9EiVInJTkI7D_-BDlHHFSL_N9G8Py38gwFmBHO/s640/62870_519558145521_137000118_30776364_5546420_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love unique ideas for a wedding, and when I saw this one I just had to share it. The couple had their parents and grandparent's wedding photo's on the table but to the side of the table they had their mother's dresses on display. Love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What other ideas have you seen?</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-53897543151619172692011-01-04T16:48:00.000-06:002011-01-04T16:48:01.340-06:00New Year Wedding Advice<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 14px;"></span></span></span><br />
<div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this great article on Helium.com about New Years Eve weddings and wanted to share it with you.<br />
_ _ _ _ </span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A New Year's Eve wedding can have a lot of advantages and a few obstacles that you need to be aware of during the planning process. The following are a list of things you may want to keep in mind:</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) People are more likely to be able to attend since it's traditionally a time when people are off of work and have already traveled in for Christmas. You also have the added benefit of a possible theme, if you want to go in that direction.</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) As with any wedding, I suggest people prepare ahead of time as much as possible. This will save you money and hassle. With New Year's Eve, there are a few special circumstances you will need to consider. Possible wedding and reception locations may be booked for the normal New Year's Eve parties. It may also be a little harder to find catering, a sound engineer or DJ, a photographer, and a general wedding planner/coordinator.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3) If you have specific friends in mind for your bridesmaids and groomsmen, it may be a good idea to run the idea past them. They may be planning to be out-of-town, and you may unfortunately have to find replacements or change the day.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">4) If you go with the New Year's day</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"> theme, there are a lot of specific New Year's Eve decorations you can use. I've found these are best bought in bulk online through companies such as Oriental Trader or similar websites.</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5) Have some ground rules if you're serving alcohol. You do not want any rare guest thinking that because it's a New Year's Eve themed wedding that they have the right to get plastered. Have certain people in charge of making sure no one is driving home unsafe. Caution needs to be used driving on New Year's Eve anyway-even if you're not serving alcohol. There's a greater chance of people being out that have been drinking, so keep that in mind as far as your choices of locations to have the wedding and reception. I don't say this to discourage you, but just to let you know you should keep this factor in mind.</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 14px;"> <a href="http://www.helium.com/users/362539/show_articles" style="color: #000066; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" title="About Me: Patricia Gilliam">Patricia Gilliam</a></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">you can find the article <a href="http://www.helium.com/items/759363-tips-for-organizing-a-new-years-eve-wedding">here</a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></span>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-21004088958219056422011-01-03T12:16:00.000-06:002011-01-03T12:16:00.203-06:00Silver for the New YearSilver is a popular color for New Years Eve weddings and for January. Here are a some great silver wedding dresses all under $1500<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/moncheri/00_main/29265_mon_cheri_bridals_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="417" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mon Cheri style 29265</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/maggiesottero/00_main/rosalyn_maggie_sottero_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="417" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maggie Sottero style rosalyn</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/ultrasophisticates/00_main/1366_primary.jpg" width="417" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Demetrios-Ultra Sophisticates style 1366</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/maggiesottero/00_main/josie_maggie_sottero_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="417" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maggie Sottero style Josie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Images via Brides.com</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-63773210590749598362011-01-01T09:00:00.001-06:002011-01-01T09:00:01.165-06:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__jG6xRKW03ssm_nkEePelINQJidbRlUZQjQSklgXb4CkIl8uSNK9rYjfUX7n4vpGWCmMM1_8xql_gxCweIk0gusNI_RF67QJ4gZi_UCeUbq3r_Vf5HhGRr02kdc3xnLxDRPSG7GuKcdL/s1600/happy+new+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__jG6xRKW03ssm_nkEePelINQJidbRlUZQjQSklgXb4CkIl8uSNK9rYjfUX7n4vpGWCmMM1_8xql_gxCweIk0gusNI_RF67QJ4gZi_UCeUbq3r_Vf5HhGRr02kdc3xnLxDRPSG7GuKcdL/s400/happy+new+year.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check back Monday for some beautiful wedding dresses to kick off 2011!</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-11521379060231317902010-12-31T12:35:00.000-06:002010-12-31T12:35:00.720-06:00Favorite DIYsHere are my favorite DIYs this year!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgQNY6mb3zeJUnNDCQpCtnj4wmh7QOBbKVjJuhcgu3JY9cUBb8j3inIqizuUYKXM1H3QeUlt32SyeiJ97c1d8SoGKcuoTNCERiGgVa1dfbLRaNsrNORoWoj1xAjpJShW-clnRzgBBXVHV/s400/cakestand_1-680x1023.jpg" width="265" /><br />
<a href="http://onedressoneday.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-friday-rustic-cake-stand.html">Rustic Cake Stand</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlta9_wieuNAARig1KtgEaEUhX1l29FW8bbs4XWyn6znKTw2sbJepjgfbVeYz2PWWkBqPVletzxqryOnt6jhtnNKHN7beFu7p9lj4B2o1GUoOceLkMq0OfBJN-HQsliOi3XpA2ybYuXdA/s400/goodhousekeeping+pumpkin+and+candles.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://onedressoneday.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-friday-pumpkins-and-candles.html">Pumpkin Candle Holders</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5S0AKdVzZJIqHuWr8xtuw2H_8vldNs7QjvqOUhplNj46yshMoi5QK7k_8z4a8B4940oVvol_9E-H44xkpDDEW6x-x55hnfNs8CcPd7RTAH4UjWJCEJqdhLUizeK5dLaA_jR0-zFNrN4ur/s400/DSC04083.JPG" /><br />
<a href="http://onedressoneday.blogspot.com/2010/08/diy-friday-picture-frame-photobooths.html">Photobooth</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images via Oncewed, and Goodhousekeeping.com</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-10854133817856294192010-12-30T12:30:00.000-06:002010-12-30T12:30:00.982-06:00Favorite Wedding DessertsMy favorite cake and candy bar!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAErM2FG5NMqoi_poJOd6lVnjM2HRcCMhLt5s8LL0jWBeECMBWuIzchlp3ydIB_aTuO7VMkFpagQxVtYcAnIDUfLcEYD2JAhZs4EO32ihBsbltysrqXGdnXJyEu-XwS3CBs2HdpC4Ll-dS/s400/weddingbee.com+sweet+traders+huntington+beach,+ca+beach.jpg" width="299" /><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyw2DQEl7jsXk2GkQ7oohSPDgfzGRYD2ahY-sjwTHxxWVvQeezvFDnpQyo3_Mf9FqlNxCh9_rCEIamQNZYWqvSH4fzqlgbHTv28ZNmsPzYzeX1vPllsCUe6q1Kw1N4ecbX9XnroWymW7uY/s400/candy+bar+weddinbee+bw.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images via Weddingbee.com</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-87485069280755184722010-12-29T13:29:00.000-06:002010-12-29T13:29:14.947-06:00Favorite things from EtsyHere are a few of my favorite wedding items from etsy sellers this year.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWRJ5_2kx5oCnkpyzd-y-1ex74GbVjfNAME8ZznyPQYCHBlrmVJa2KH0QNwQAmtz5gI1k8OYOIyuuhSjkL03k5hVko_J9ur9oPc4sbNtaJjk8UNxCZTugwQyDKuTFLONEuq5Lr_qJeeAp/s400/il_570xN.176475149.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Custom Wedding Table Decor Card</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56925587/custom-wedding-table-decor-card" style="color: #d32e26; text-decoration: none;">ishoutnouns</a> $2.50 each </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVf6xxRhlXFp6p6eIXcVbIoTCCQEb06jHU1aVQhWWyUC8-dI6W4aLag5_gsbFJOcCfyY0JwURwRoYiR2-0y067eCjGoiT5TvWUOWQ4ENYaVPG2rMt2ywAM3x9-kYTZWxNLcseEOwYyNCa/s640/hair+comb+etsy.jpg" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Ivory hair comb with pearls from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64629694/romantic-day-ivory-hair-comb-with-pearls">LittleWhiteDresser</a> $42</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIl39tcneFpjTp_ZKDPvR_55mewJviWFlylk_67B3qxg2kK7PtHI3x9YtIK1alQqY6Vs3vIWWFIBToB4TR1nRXci3yLvx-GH_BO0ehadVtC9FT51Lio-T-MzFY8_tIQSen7XjyF0z5vjuf/s400/etsy+small+paper+bouquet+by+desicra+65+dollars.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">small bouquet made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62186305/small-paper-bouquet">Desicra</a> $65</span><br />
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</span></span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-77311165830287715812010-12-27T12:06:00.002-06:002010-12-27T12:06:00.417-06:00Favorite Wedding DressesIt's the last week of the year so it is time to go through my favorites this year!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3NdbEeVvMrePp7J6uNuLD9qPFIpmAdUeRd0IdxmPeTje43OmWDjuofH8_BJAfTFIkBQlxlMOiwPSkXIFfYgzXL8IdwBvLZMI3L7UJJbCY7YNcsUSPcKSEqMwbgSKS8Djfl7gI6Pn_POW/s400/brides.com+mon+cheri+style+29260S+Karina++++++bow.jpg" width="261" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Mon Cheri style 29260S</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zZX8ePUR8wSL1NIq29hzpMAmMh0ARWVY1jStG_yM1X_qJB_Eo_X7-NN6nLZbz6FpeFBt03K7VU2kclN2iCWCNX3KR0bZY0RsJCTWOCsoaBX7PhoCvC7Z23J6kwYPCzwlydvrufAg2R39/s400/110207_mon_cheri_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="261" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Mon Cheri style 110207</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPuuvLtSlWoq45nlJGe4h2R5481J9-f97aRyLEeffXNhf7PNxVmpihKJQhHCHPCGJmpTynYOF_mbFp5gxpg_mex8Q5k9BzYveaLsULYlsZJGZGGd0zTooIulbNgvdaru4mcKzhoPRpetc/s400/mia+solano+style+M1030L+taffeta+with+beaded+straps.jpg" width="261" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">Mia Solano style M1030L</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">Images via Brides.com</span></span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-85125930855600397152010-12-24T12:12:00.000-06:002010-12-24T12:12:07.256-06:00DIY Friday: Holiday Glam<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Painted Pine Cones" src="http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/166953/photos/PHOTO_11989285_166953_25004317_main.jpg" /><br />
Tree branches, pine cones, ornaments and candles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can do so much with these four things.</div><div style="text-align: left;">You can spray paint the tree branches and pine cones. Get ornaments that are the colors of your wedding. They can hang from the branches and be placed around the tables. You can also get glass vases and put the ornaments in those. The possibilities are endless. The best part is the tree branches and pine cones can be free (just go to your backyard or local park). Buy the ornaments after Christmas so you can get them at a discount price. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image via thenateshow.com</span></div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245479252967251857.post-61836367646314876282010-12-23T12:39:00.000-06:002010-12-23T12:39:00.243-06:00Bouquets their own StyleNeed some bouquet ideas? Check these out<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2008_modernbride/02_03_p222_bouguetbasics/00_main/001_primary.jpg" /><br />
I love how the flowers are all grouped around the bouquet.<br />
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<img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2008_modernbride/02_03_p222_bouguetbasics/00_main/003_primary.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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that's right...a pine cone bouquet<br />
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<img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2005_modernbride/10_11_p141_calendarofcakes/00_main/007_primary.jpg" /><br />
I love the two different colors of ribbon on here</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_elegantbride/06_summer_p248_lesfleurs/00_main/010_primary.jpg" /><br />
very contemporary!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images via Brides.com</div>Desiraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056258084742569993noreply@blogger.com0