I just saw a terrific idea that was ultra elegant for your next event. If you already have nice chairs to use at your party but want a little more than a sash to decorate them with, you can always add a silk flower behind the sash to tie into the event (lilies [...]
6 to 12 months before the wedding
Announce the engagement to family and friends.
Discuss the wedding style the two of you envision.
Discuss among the two of you and both sets of parents how the wedding expenses will be shared or divided.
Choose an honor attendant and your bridesmaids.
Choose a best man and groomsmen.
Register for wedding [...]
INVITATIONS: Create a movie ticket stub as your invitation. You can do this at the following sites: This is free and you can print them right off your computer or You can spend a little bit of money and order these old, classic looking movie tickets On your invitations:
Make sure to include the time, place, and date.
Create [...]
When I was planning my wedding, I saw this beautiful cake. I knew it was the one I wanted – it would look beautiful after it got blinged out! I did a tasting and obtained a few quotes – the asking price was $600.00. Goodness, that’s a whole lot of money! Time for [...]
Over the past several years, nuptials have undergone a revolutionary change. In a departure from the standards, rules and customs, weddings are now shifting toward the modern, daring and trendsetting.
Many people no longer want their big day to be bound by classic marital traditions . It’s THEIR day, after all, isn’t it? [...]
I just had to share this next project! Once again, I used water pearls from Smarty, but this time I chose red. I decided I wanted to make a lamp centerpiece without a plug. I know, right? How neat! This is just a sneak peak; stayed tuned for my next post, and I [...]
I recently discovered a new Smarty product: Pink Water Pearls. I loved this product so much, I had to buy them in a few colors (purple, orange & apple green). I used the water pearls as one of my recent DIY projects for an engagement party. I couldn’t believe how elegant & polished the pearls looked [...]
When it comes to planning your event, don’t be afraid to try a mock-up. As I planned my wedding, I learned by trial and error. How do you figure out if your décor or table setting is going to look like the vision you had in your head? The best way is to do a mock-up. After [...]
I recently did a baby shower for my stepmother’s friend. The shower was on a budget, and she needed a favor that would be cost-effective. The Martini favors were such a great hit that I had grown adults fighting to make sure they received one!
Items needed:
- Transparent cellophane [...]
Check out these great cocktail napkins! These can be yours for a fraction of the usual price; this is definitely a DIY (do-it-yourself) project. I love it when friends and family compliment my napkins, having no idea I stamped them myself. I know you’ve gone to a party or wedding and thought, “wow, [...]
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