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A rustic wedding may bring different images to your mind. No matter what image comes to your mind the word "rustic" almost always brings and an image of the simple things in life. Things that bring a comfort of home and a sense of nostalgia. A sense of using the beauty of nature to enhance your day. Finding a way to combine this comfort with the elegance of weddings is not as hard as you may

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Feathers add a nice, whimsical touch to your day, picking the right accessories could bring a whimsical touch without looking overdone and childish. Feather wedding centerpieces are a nice replacement of floral centerpieces, with the different colors available to you can go for a monochromatic color scheme or go for a touch of color. There are different wholesale and event supplies resources

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Brides concentrate on selecting the right wedding look, from head to toe. Knowing how to select each item so that it fits your personality, style and budget is important. More focus is being put on wedding shoes, brides are selecting shoes that fit their personality and that sometimes means moving away from the traditional white bridal shoe. Take a look at this video to help you select the

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Setting a budget for your wedding includes setting budgets for your wedding attire. As a planner I have seen brides who are willing to splurge on certaing "must have" items while saving on others. Brides "must haves" vary from bride to bride. I always like to offer various options before a bride selects a "must have" to keep her within her budget. Here are a few Spend or Splurge options for

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Having an eco-friendly or "green" wedding does not mean sacrificing on style. It just allows you to celebrate one of the most important days of your life with minimal impact to the environment.Wedding dressThere are many designers who have made wedding style elegant and of course "green". There are so many products available that offer a "green" option with style. One such company is Jessica

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Every bride wants to look great on her wedding day..and every bride should. Brides work on many aspects of themselves to achieve desired results but one main aspect is weight loss. As a planner I have seen brides work on their weight just for their wedding but not as a long term life change. The result serious weight gain after the wedding when brides get back to they normal eating habits. If

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A Bridal emergency kit is as crucial to a wedding as a regular emergency kit is to your home. It has all of those essentials that can save the day. As a planner this is something that is a standard with all wedding packages, as a matter of fact the last bride that I worked with took my kit home after the wedding. You will be amazed how those hairpins or safety pins come in handy when the bridal

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As I was reading through Martha Stewart's Living June 2011 I came cross an ad for craft stickers. I thought they would be an awesome addition to thank you cards, "Will you be my bridesmaids cards", and possibly wedding invites (if you are up for taken on such a huge task). You could pick them up to decorate place cards for any of your pre or post wedding parties. If you are into scrapbooking

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Thank you all for participating in this great giveaway. Ann's Bridal Bargains has fabulous items to choose from.Congratulations to McKay, A.. Thank you for your participation and enjoy your gift card

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On my wish list of places to visit is New Orleans, "The Big Easy". The big city's nickname brings images of of a slow and relaxing and fun atmosphere. With my love of weddings and my desire to visit this great, historic city I thought it fitting to do a New Orleans Wedding post.Having your wedding in New Orleans must be very exciting, with it's many traditions and historic locations and culture

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Happy Memorial Day to all of you.Inspired! will be hosting a bridal giveaway beginning this weekend. For this giveaway you could win a $100 gift certificate to Ann’s Bridal Bargains.Ann's Bridal Bargains has a host of great items to meet your wedding needs. Items like personalized napkins, invitations, wedding albums, save the dates and more. These are the entry rulesVisit our sponsor Comment

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With the royal wedding behind us there is no doubt that their are influences that will be used in weddings for years to come.Here are a few things that I could see a couple incorporating into their wedding:Charitable wedding giftPrince William and Kate Middleton set up a charitable fund where guest could donate to in honor of their wedding celebration. Well come to think of it I love this. They

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I love Etsy, and every now and then I venture into Etsyland to see what is new in wedding products. I came across some very beautiful and useful wedding items.I love to share with my readers different things that will help with their DIY weddings. I found a very interesting tool on Etsy that will leave your personal "stamp" on your wedding day.Food Safe Acrylic Stamp - For Fondant, Cupcakes,

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The Best Green Centerpiece IdeasPlanning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in your life, but there are so many details to attend to that it can seem a bit overwhelming. One of the details that shows off your style the most is the type of centerpieces you use at the reception. Not only should they say something about you and your new spouse, but they should also be beautiful pieces your

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As we all know the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton are quickly approaching on April 29, 2011. There is something in all of us who get a kick out of fairytales especially if they are beyond the pages of our favorite childhood books. Every bride is a princess on her wedding day, and while Kate will be a princess beyond her nuptials, you most certainly can implement royal elements for

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I celebrated my 40th birthday in March and I thought that I should extend my celebration for a couple months. Well I thought that I would continue my celebration by giving away a gift. I recently wrote a blog post on tile wedding jewelry. The creator of the wedding jewelry has graciously offered to give one of her necklaces for an Inspired giveaway. Happy Birthday from me.To enter for a

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Your wedding cake is one accessory your guest will be sure to noticed. Whether because of its simple beauty or its dramatic presence, guest will be talking about your cake. What about the presentation? Have you considered what the cake stand will look like? Cindy owns Fabulous Cake Stands Her cake stands stand tall on their own and with a beautiful wedding cake it would make a wow statement.

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I hope that this blog is crossing continents with its content.. with that said I would like to introduce Freak Music Wedding band Specialist specializing with musical entertainment in the UK. Their advice for using music to set the mood in your wedding however offers international help to brides. Here Freak Music shares some tips:A key ingredient in any successful wedding is the atmosphere, and

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Ann's Bridal Bargains has an amazing array of products to add to your special day. They host a large selection of discount wedding invitations. On this site you can also find accessories such as ring pillow, baskets, picture frames albums and more. Item Number AWF11505DFrom now through December 31, 2011 you could be selected to win a $500 Shopping Spree. Winners are randomly selected every month.

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With it's turquoise waters and pristine beaches the Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful and affordable vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Whether you want to lay back on your honeymoon or partake in exciting outdoor activities, you will be sure to find something to meet your honeymoon dreams.Punta CanaOn Punta Cana there are many places to stay for every kind of budget and taste

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This is honeymoon week here at Inspired. I have picked out some pretty romantic locations all over the world. These locations are great inspiration for a great honeymoon, destination wedding or romantic getaway.Our first stop, miles of white sand located off the Gulf of Mexico.... Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria Island, offer miles of pristine white sandy beaches with crystal clear blue waters.

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Came across a unique find, Bridal Tile Jewelry from Bashful Bliss . These beautiful necklaces are artfully created with glass tile. You will find designs for the bride-to-be and they also makes a great budget friendly gifts for bridesmaids.Each necklace is hand-made with a 1 inch square glass tile attached to a silver bail that sits on a color coordinating ribbon cord approx. 18 inches long

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I want to thank all of you who stop by and entered Inspired's giveaway. I was pleased by all the comments and love that you were all inspired to add something new to your wedding day. The winner of the Couple shower cards is Ashlee W.The winner of the Wedding Receptions Cards is Making it in Madison.Congratulations!!!If you are the winner please contact me at aleximanievents@yahoo.com.Thank you

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Hosting a green wedding is definitely socially and environmentally responsible. One thing that "green" weddings do not have to be is dull.There are so many products available that offer a "green" option with style. One such company is Jessica Charles formerly Jessica Iverson; who has just unveiled their 2011 Spring Collection from their Terra Amore line. Santa Barbara-based wedding dress

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For as long as I have been planning showers. I have always loved the idea of sending good wishes or offering advise to the new couple or expectant parents. I sometimes suggested using a journal that everyone could write in and present to the couple or mom to be at the end of the shower. Or sometimes I provide decorated or colored index cards to write messages on. This giveaway..the first for 2011

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Austin Cake LadyOutside of the bride, the wedding cake will probably get a lot of attention. For some brides it is more than just the dessert served after dinner with coffee and tea; it is has to be a show stopper. Knowing how to choose the right cake for you is another important must in wedding planning. Remember that this is another extension of personalizing your wedding so take time to

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Long are the days of throwing rice at couples as they depart from the church. New Eco-friendly options are available (i.e bubbles, biodegradable confetti). The Kansas City Etsy team is hosting a giveaway of Wedding 50 Hand Rolled Wedding Ceremony / Reception Exit Sendoff Streamers with Finger Loops. I have never seen these before, however my minds eye envisioned a great photo opt with all of the

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Congratulations you are engaged! You have undoubtedly been on cloud nine for the last few days or weeks. As you gradually come down from that cloud excitement gives way to panic when realize the magnitude of planning a wedding. All of the small details, all of the big ones and everything in between. Where do you start? Here is a list of items you need to address first.1. Set a Date

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Planning a winter wedding can be fun. You can bring in various themes such as "Winter Wonderland", "Snowflake theme", or a traditional "Christmas theme". Like any them you don't want to overdo your theme, carefully selecting certain elements will bring your theme do life without overkill. Think about bringing in the theme through favors, centerpieces, and colors.Winter wonderland and Snowflake

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Trousseau, according to Webster’s a trousseau is the personal possessions of a bride usually including clothes, accessories, and household items and wares.Throughout history women have made preparations for their new marriage by preparing a trousseau. A traditional trousseau would include items that they would need to start their new home together. Items such as bed lines, bath towels, it also

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You have found your dream invitations, placed an order and received your delivery. You open one box in great anticipation to see the finished product. After taking in the beauty of your invitation, you notice that there are so many other boxes. So many inserts...how do I start to assemble without leaving anything out.You should put together one full invitation and take to the post office for

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Press ReleaseGet Married media TO host first-ever wedding WITH A MILLION GUESTS IN NEW YORK ’s Times Square ON New Year’s eve 2011Engaged couples across the country invited to submit today until October 1st for a chance to “Get Married in Times Square ”ATLANTA, September 13, 2010 –– Get Married Media, a national multi-media wedding planning and lifestyle resource, today announced that it will

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As I look for information to share with all of you, I am often pleased with finding something new. When you think of a destination wedding, the Caribbean crystal blue seas and swaying palm trees might come to mind. Maybe a destination on the other side of the world like Italy or Ireland. For those of you on the East coast consider the Islands of North Carolina, the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks

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You have been blessed with a beautiful wedding day. Everything was perfect, the venue, the photographer, the food, the gown. Your gown made your day special, you felt like a princess for a day. Why not share this special feeling with someone else and make a dream come true at the same time.The Making Memories Foundation works hand in hand with Brides Against Breast CancerTM and hosts the

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If you have not read this blog before, I should inform you that Fall is by far my favorite season. The colors that the season brings with it are my favorites. So it should not be a surprise when I fell in love with a stamp...yes I said a stamp.Zazzle has an "October Wedding" stamp and it is beautiful.Getting married in October? Stamps from Zazzle.comTwo hearts are the background for a wonderful

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As you plan your wedding including personalized details will help you plan an event that reflects you both as a couple. When these details are noticed by your guest , you will see the smiles and the nods as they acknowledge that "yes this is definitely a reflection of them". Ten 23 Designs creates custom dance floor monogram decals. These decals are perfect for rented venues. The decal will

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Trying to find ways to save on your wedding is a little intimidating for some. Deciding which areas will be saves and which will be splurges will be on the minds of many brides. Will saving money mean that you will have to sacrifice style? Absolutely not.I discovered a site online offering new or nearly new bridal gowns. What does this mean to you the bride?Encore Bridal offers a vast

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Your are busy planning the final details of your summer wedding. If you planned a caribbean or beach honeymoon, you are counting down the days until...relaxation. Unfortunately, you wont be wearing a bathing suit the whole time, so I thought I would share some great pieces that will make your honeymoon wardrobe great.Protection is paramount when it comes to the sun , try locating a great

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On Monday I attended the National Stationery Show at the Jacob Javitz Center in NY. I had such a great time, I met some great people and learned about some great products. Let me introduce you to:Table Tent Trivia As a host and a planner I love the idea of getting my guests to engaged in the event. Helping to break an awkward silence amongst guest who may not know each other or simply upgrading

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Enjoying your honeymoon on a great island can make any stress of planning melt into the scenery. It is a great place for your and your new spouse to enjoy time as a married couple. Don't think about working on thank you cards, or bringing work along just focus on relaxation.Caribbean Travel and Life magazine shares some great locations to considers for your honeymoon.Lighthouse Bay Resort in

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As a party planner my antennas are always up looking for new party ideas and tricks. I came across Donahue Paper on the wonderful world of twitter. I came across these conversation starters which I thought would be hits at any size party. Get rid of the awkward silence with these conversations starters.Donahue Papers has Table Topics , that range from the 60's to 80's. It covers family gatherings

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I want to thank all of you who stopped visited and commented on my blog. It is always fun to give away nice things. I want to thank my sponsor Dawn of Doilies and Daisies and Dawncorrespondence, she has added a very creative touch to April's giveaway.The winner of Inspired's April giveaway is......The Budget Bride. Congratulations I hope that you will be very happy with your prize. The winner was

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Centerpieces are one way to enhance the theme of your party or wedding is with centerpieces. They can bring a sense of whimsy, an atmosphere of elegance. It is a connecting piece. Centerpieces can be in the form of flowers, balloons, candles, the options are limitless. The wonderful thing about your centerpiece creation is that there isn't a formula or an exact science to it so your imagination

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The reception is the biggest chunk of your wedding budget; cutting back on some the items or the type of reception you have may help you save money. Celebrating your marriage is wonderful, gathering with family and friends does not mean being in debt for the next 10 years. Here are some tips that you may not considered on your path down the aisle:1. A Breakfast or Brunch ReceptionsThis would be

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If whimsical is a word that you want mentioned about your wedding, then you should check out this Etsy seller. Timeless Paper is today's featured seller on Etsy has some great products that could bring whimsy to your event tablescapes. Timeless Paper specializes in custom cutout place cards, table numbers, wedding programs, and menu cards for weddings and parties. They will customize your ideal

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Today we celebrate Earth Day! Hopefully, you think about our earth more than once a year and practice some green habits.Weddings can be eco friendly and there many great and chic ways of implementing "green" into your wedding. Making environmentally friendly choices for your wedding will make for a great wedding and reduces the carbon footprint that your special day will leave.Eco-Friendly

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My very talented friend, Amanda of Dawn Correspondence decided to take her stationery business to another level by introducing a Whimsical line of Wedding Correspondence on her new shop Doilies and Daisies. It is filled with unique wedding stationery for the non traditional bride. She offers a variety of products that include Invitations, Save the Date Cards, Favor Tags, Menus and more. Amanda

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Victoria Secrets bridal collection is in one word....Sexy. Your honeymoon Secrets will be very memorable with these fabulous pieces.Scalloped bridal babydollHalter babydollGeorgette halter babydoll

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A fabulous Spring Fling is on its way today Tuesday, April 13th and four prizes will be given away every hour on: SITSgirlsTip JunkieSkip to my LouToday’s Creative BlogOver $6,000 in prizes will be given away and it will be EASY to win! To get the party started they are already giving things away. Don’t miss out on all the free stuff!Aleximani Events is one of the grand prize sponsors on SITS

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I came across a blog that is having a fabulous giveaway and to enter all you have to do is say Happy Birthday. It doesn't get any easier than this. I simply love the cut glass Masterpiece in ruby, pink and green. I entered I found that I already have the matching ring, which happens to be my favorite ring. Giveaway ends on April 12, 2010. Visit Designers DNA to enterMy ring

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On one of my trips down blog lane I came across a great giveaway. The Recycled Bride blog and Your Dream Dress are teaming up to bring you a chance to win a fabulous gown. Please visit Recycle Bride for a chance to win this fabulous gown.Reem Acra is one of the most sought-after couture bridal designers in the world, to win this dress would be a dream come true for any bride.Dress Details:

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Two weeks ago the Northeast was hit with a major storm. I am still not sure what to qualify this storm as, however with all of the overturned oak trees that I saw I would call it a tornado. Did I mention that one of these oak trees (well one half of an oak) ended up on my house? Thankfully, the damage did not leave us exposed to the elements and I have the time to wait for my adjuster who will

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Borrowing a concept from Etsy, I decided to do a wedding treasury. My treasury is made from some very interesting shops I found on my Etsy adventure.Stunning crystal pave pops against beautiful Swarovski pearls! These would be perfect as part of your wedding day jewelry ensemble. I love dangling earrings, if you have an oval, heart, or round shaped face these earrings would be perfect. Check out

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I posted this on my blog last year and thought that I would share it with you again. Expert and very talented photographer Erica Lyn shares her insights on choosing a wedding photographerAs a wedding planner it is important for me to connect with the vendors that I work with. More often than not, when I meet a wedding professional they have an excitement and a passion for their work. As one who

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Continuing our week of "How to's" when planning a wedding, Marcy Blum shares insights on how to decide if you a Wedding Planner is right for you. A wedding planner will act as a consultant through the process of planning your dream wedding. Wedding planners will have a list of vendors that they worked with in the past. They will recommend the best vendor to fit into your wedding style and budget.

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Carly Roney, Editor In Chief of The Knot.com shares tips on choosing your wedding cake.

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By: Tina BlackNecklaces can make or break your outfit. When worn correctly, they’ll help you achieve a look that is pulled together and memorable. Avoid the common fashion missteps that occur when you pair the wrong necklaces with the right necklines. Take these tips from our experts and get ready to conquer the upcoming fall season with necklaces that will flatter your figure.V-Neck – This style

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The values shared in your relationship should be reflected in your wedding. Choosing the right officiant is an important part of planning your wedding. Finding an officiant that will understand your personalities and needs will be important in creating a special ceremony. If you and your fiance are currently active members of a church community, finding an officiant will not be a difficult.

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As part of an online sales group I have met alot of talented business women. One such woman is Trudy owner of MommaGoddess, an Etsy shop. I purchased one of her pieces for my daughter's 13th birthday. Her customer service made my shopping experience a great one. As a fan of Etsy and always in search of great finds to share with my readers I searched through her site in search of some unique

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When planning a wedding, the small details that you include are the details that are often remembered the most. A Wedding Welcome Kit, can be one of those small details that your guests will remember.Weddingwelcomekits.com offers you an opportunity to give your guests a special welcome. Wedding welcome kits can be used for out of town guests or for destination weddings. Have each kits placed in

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Planning a wedding during tough econimic times adds to the normal stress of planning. Undoubtedly, there will be a need to curtail certain activities (shopping), eat out less, cut down on your morning latte. I have a friend whose fiance put her on a strict "no new shoes" diet, which was for a shoe lover very hard to bear. She tightened up bit her lip and had a beautiful wedding. If there is a

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A Nautical theme Wedding might be a good way to combine your love for each other and your love of the sea. A nautical theme is a little different than just a beach theme. Nautical means of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships, so while you might cross over into beach inspired items, you will want to stick with ships, anchors, sails, and such in your wedding decor.

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Planning a wedding is wonderful and exciting; finding the right venue, the right dress, great favors top your priority list when you are planning. There is something that is even more important than planning your wedding, it is preparing for marriage. While focusing on so many areas of your wedding planning process, take time to make sure you and your fiance are starting your marriage on a great

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Planning Your HoneymoonAs with any part of your wedding setting a budget is important and should be the first thing that you do. Knowing the money that you want to spend will will determine your direction as you research your honeymoon locations. It will determine the location, type, accomodations and length of stay.It is important that both of you agree on the type of honeymoon that you want.

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As a planner I get involved with kinds of events. While weddings are my favorite I enjoy planning so much it does not really matter. I go around taking mental pictures of things, concepts, colors, ideas that I could use at my next event. I often joke that I have an extra pocket in my brain where I file all of these things. Well somehow my planning gene was passed down to my oldest daughter (

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Inspired will be inspiring brides with budget friendly DIY projects that will enhance your wedding and be easy on your pockets. Here is a video to help you make a wedding card box. Wedding card boxes are a nice addition to your wedding decor but can become pricey. Hope this video gives you the inspiration you need to make your own.

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I want to thank all of you who entered our January giveaway. Thank you all for your comments and for stopping by our sponsor's page. I would like to thank our sponsor, Andrea of Amarie, an Etsy shop.And the winner is.......Justina. Congratulations Justina hope you enjoy your mini clutch.Don't forget to be on a look out for February's Inspired giveaway.

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I am really not a fan of winter, the grayness and blues that it brings to my emotions is really horrible. Having experienced a cold below freezing winter here on the east coast I thought that I would try to usher in Spring, with its warmth and sunny yellow hues. I chose yellow because it is suggested that it brightens up grays and blues in the world of color. Yellow is warm and cheerful, and

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Your wedding invitations say so much. They set the stage for your beautiful day; give a hint of your colors and formality. They can leave a lasting impression. Why not enhance the presentation of your wedding invitations by working with a calligrapher? In fact you can add a calligrapher's touch to escort and seating cards,menus, programs and more. Calligraphy has a long history that you will

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Brides are looking for ways to cut cost in various areas of their weddings. Cutting costs does not mean that you have to sacrifices your vision or the quality of the items that you will have for your wedding.If I had to select one resource to refer budget brides to it would be Save on Crafts. The items that are available on this site to enhance your wedding day are limitless. Some of the

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The Dessy Group was awarded “2009 Best Bridesmaids Collection” by the Bridal Buyers Award. Why? The Dessy Group houses a wide collection of amazing bridesmaids dresses from Alfred Sung, Lela Rose, After Six, and The Dessy Collection by Vivian Diamond. For Spring 2010 they have over 80 new styles. These bridesmaid dresses are available in a variety of styles, colors, and fabrics; you will not

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I was reading an article about the top 50 people, products and Ideas that will inspire us in 2010. We can find inspiration for our lives, our art, or work in many places, so I was really interested in checking out this list. Here are a few of their choices that I thought would be inspirational to Inspired's readers.The Healthy BrideThe Healthy Bride wants to assist brides in feeling fit and

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I featured these clutches on my blog in July and I loved them. I actually fell in love with a lot of items in this Etsy shop. I thought the clutches would make great bridesmaids gifts. The *lola mini* clutch is cute and perfect for girls-on-the-go... it's a great size clutch that can fit into your purse so you can bring your everyday make-up or other things to work (although I think they are too

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Sending thank-you notes to wedding guests and participants (wedding party, clergy, vendors, musicians, etc.) can be overwhelming, but it’s it is not something that you can opt out of. You may not be sure of the proper way of expressing your gratitude, however their are many guides available to help you through the process and give you the complete know–how. Why is a thank you necessary?A

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Choosing the venue where you will have your wedding is an exciting process. Your venue choice will be influenced by many personal requirements. If one of your requirements is having your wedding in a historical site then the NYIT de Seversky Center will be a fabulous choice.Located in located on the Campus of Old Westbury it is considered a gold coast mansion. The Neo Classical Georgian Mansion

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While going through the many catalogs that come into my home, I came across a great wedding registry idea developed by Crate & Barrel.They will let you as a bride-to-be enjoy the royal treatment by letting you have the entire store to yourself to create your registry. You will have direct access to advisors and meet other brides while enjoying food, drink and fun.You will need to make

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I love when I come across unique finds on the web. Just the name of this Etsy shop makes you want to take a peek, Wine Coutures. I was also excited to discover that all of the wine charms and wine bottle necklaces were made from made from 50% to 90% recycled materials. I view the world through "wedding colored glasses" so everything I come across becomes a wedding related item; whether in

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December is by far the most popular month for engagements. So there is a chance that you are reading this post as a newly engaged person. Congratulations! After it finally registers, you will undoubtedly want to start planning. Where do you start?Set a dateThink about the season that works best for you. A month that is special to the two of you. When you start looking for a venue, the date will

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Last week I covered having an bridal emergency kit. A few days later I had the wonderful opportunity to network with Jackie of Mojuba Wedding. She has taken the the bridal emergency kit to another level and has even remembered the groom with her Groom Mojuba™. Mojuba began with a simple mission: to help brides and grooms experience a magnificent, memorable, stress-free wedding. I love to promote

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I love the opportunity to write a comprehensive blog and share information for everyone involved in the wedding. I came across a blog and wanted to share this with my readers. Having several friends getting married can be as stressful as getting married yourself. With showers, bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and of course weddings you can be left spinning. Finding balance is part of

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Get Married along with today’s leading industry experts offer these brides the top 10bridal trends for 2010. From runway fashions and edible passions to techie automations and color saturations, the new bridal trends are all about personalization and expressing your unique bridal style.Among the top 10 bridal trends for 2010 appealing to recently engaged brides are: 1. Non-linear aisle2.

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Congratulations! the winner of Inspired's November giveaway is Miss Crabby Pants our reader from Canada. Thank you for entering our November giveaway. I would like to especially thank our sponsor Luv to Peek Bridal, an Etsy Shop.We will be announcing our December giveaway this week so stop by for a chance to win.

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Setting a theme for your wedding can give you some direction in terms of color selection, invitations, venue, even your wedding dress. Adding special touches from your theme can make your wedding day a very memorable event. One word of caution it is important that you do not over do the theme, so as to not make your wedding seem overwhelming.Victorian weddings themes are very popular. When one

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Your wedding day will undoubtedly be an exciting and beautiful day. All the details finalized and you are ready to be married. Be prepared for little emergencies by preparing a bridal emergency kit. If you have hired a professional wedding coordinator she should have an emergency kit handy. If you do not have a coordinator, here are some essential items you will want to include in your bridal

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Don't let the economy keep from buying fabulous wedding shoes. Check out these deals and steals from around the web.Love Me TenderThis lovely, dyeable pump boasts a beautiful satin upper with flattering knot detail over the toe. The tapered heel is pretty yet practical. Dye them to match your wedding colors for a unique surprise under your dress. Onlineshoes.com$64.95Love Me Tender Item #

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November's Inspired giveaway is sponsored by Luv to Peek Bridal, an Etsy Shop. This month's winner will win a garter that she could use for herself or use as a gift to a bride-to-be. This contest will be open from Monday November 23, 2009 - December 4, 2009.Wedding traditions are fun , but how did they start. Here is the history behind the wedding garter courtesy of Mygarter.comModern weddings

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A new wedding trend is a creating a wedding time capsule. Keep memorabilia from your wedding day, honeymoon and first year together. You can then seal the time capsule until a special anniversary many blissful years in the future. Wedding Kits are available from various websites. There is so much of your special day that you will want to capture, the difficult part will be choosing what makes it

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Wondering if you will be able to pull of a fabulous wedding and a go on a great honeymoon. In search of information that I could share with my readers I came across 4weddings.com A wedding and honeymoon travel resource. I found some fabulous deals, you could go on a fabulous honeymoon for less than $2000.00.This first travel package might also be good for a destination wedding:Riu Santa Fe3

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It is my desire to inform brides about new trends, information and ideas to enhance their wedding planning. During this tough economic times everyone, even brides, are looking for ways to save money. I took a walk around the blogosphere and found some DIY wedding ideas to help you with a budget friendly wedding.DIY Printable Wedding InvitesBrenda's Wedding Blog shares information on printable

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A Bridal shower is a pre-wedding party where the bride-to-be is "showered" with love, good wishes, and gifts. Traditionally, is a party with the closest female relatives and friends, but today including the groom and his friends is very popular. Traditionally, the maid of honor would be responsible for planning and hosting the shower. Today, the whole bridal party and even the bride’s mom are

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Looking like a Platinum bride on your wedding day is possible even during a recession. Thanks to Adorn Brides leasing wedding jewelry is easy. Adorn Brides is a trailblazer in this new exciting concept, you will not find any other jewelry giant bringing this to you. You can now wear the finest elegant bridal jewelry on your wedding day.Here is the process as listed on the Adorn Brides Website:

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Investing In the MarriageA woman's dowry, in many countries, is worn around her neck and wrists in the form of gold chains and bracelets. While in modern countries, a woman doesn't require a dowry to marry, some of the jewelry purchases made during this time can be a sound investment. With gold prices at record levels, any jewelry bought for wedding purposes can be a nice way to invest a portion

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I like to introduce another wedding resource tool that will facilitate your wedding planning process. On this site favors can be chosen based on color, themes, seasons. The options are limitless and span a wide range of prices.Favors by Color is a company that has been created to make a bride's or planner's search for favors and easy one. They have categorized favors by colors and seasons. The

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Creating great tablescapes will help you make your tables say "Wow" at you pre-wedding and wedding festivities. For fall events adding natural elements help you tie in the season in a unique and eco-friendly way.Here are a few of my favorite, check out each link for DIY instructions:Autumn Berries NaturePumpkinsCelebrations at Home: Lovely Autumn Centerpiece

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I want to thank all of you who stopped by to enter the October giveaway. The winner of Inspired's October giveaway is ............Momma Goddess. Congratulations!! I hope that you enjoy the wonderful creation from Memoriesforlife.I want to thank Edi from Memories for life for her providing her talent and creativity to Inspired's October giveaway. It was a great contribution to a great

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Think back to the first time that you tasted your favorite dessert, or bit into a piece of Godiva chocolate. When the term "simply sinful" begins to makes sense; and you are almost unsure if you should take the next bite, so you eat slowly. Well when I tried on ME TOO's satin ribbon shoe, I felt like this. I actually tried on the closed back version to this shoe, but the front was the same as the

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Brown and Green are great colors for a fall wedding. Check out this wedding inspiration board.InvitationsThis olive-colored invitation features a faint floral background with your wording printed on top. Add the final touch to this invitation with a pre-cut, mocha ribbon that wraps around the middle of the card. Wedding dressktjean etsy shopCustom dream dresses available at the KtJean Etsy

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In an effort to save money on wedding decor some brides might opt to enlist some fake items, it could be flowers, fruit or other items. Brides may opt to use fake bouquets because they want to save money or feel it is a viable "green" alternative. Well there are two issues that arise from using fake flowers, sometimes the colors chosen are so far from the natural color that your bouquets become

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Inspiration..where do we find it. I love when I am inspired by things as well as inspiring others, hence the name of my blog. Inspiration can come visually, it can come from something you hear, a feeling or a combination of all of these.I recently read an article written by a friend and artist, Amanda Day. Her article was entitled, Collaborative Art . I was quickly drawn in and intrigued by the

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Saying Thank you is always well received. Find creative ways to express your thank you's Thank you for coming and sharing our day.Hope comes from loving, and loving from friends.After you left, we were left with the stars,Near stunned by the grace with which such a day ends.Know that your presence helped fashion our way. You are the fields on which marriage depends,Opening vistas no heart can

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