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SOME PEOPLE THINK ITS NOT COOL TO TALK ABOUT POLITICS ON A WEDDING SITE. SOME PEOPLE DONT LIKE OBAMA AND SOME PEOPLE EAT OLD TUNA SANDWICHES!

this is not for any of those people...

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA IS PRESIDENT BABY!

The Dutchess gets MARRIED!

Stacy Ann Ferguson and Josh Duhamel got hitched! yea just like me you heard all sorts of rumors...but here's what she had to say to the naysayers "I'm married, Bitches!" Spending 1 million on their wedding they had the works: custom made dress from Dolce & Gabbana and tons of flowers! Hail to the Dutchess, may they reign forever!

I love Wild Hibiscus Flowers!!!!

Inside this Jar contain the secrets of life....Just Joking ! However this jar is a great way to excite your guest during the wedding toast! Put the raspberry favored flowers into the champagne glasses and pour the bubbly. The bubbles from the champagne instantly open the flower and it blooms before your eyes. After the toast eat the flower. Awesome! Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup Party Pack contains 50 flowers for $35 dollars and its definitely on the must have list.

I LOVE COOKING & I LIKE EATING!

I love cooking its my favorite thing to do. I mean at first it was a big chore that I didnt see the point in.I am the oldest and only girl in my family and i had to cook for my brother. ( I never learned how to clean up AFTER cooking but that is another blog post).I really hated it but now I'm so in to it, its crazy. I was at Borders today and the FI and I saw this book: "400 Best-Ever Budget Recipes" for only $4.99! SCORE! I was kind of in a cooking rut -its like getting writers block only with your kitchen. Then boom I opened this book and the creative juices went to work. I started really noticing what I had in my fridge...."Blood oranges"? And then I looked at the pictures...."smoothie"? And add some magic of machines..."Blender?" And I was getting the job done..."Orange Rum on The Rocks"! Yup I am eating large and gaining weight baby, oh yea! Yup when everyone is losing weight I'm getting bigger. C'est ma vie.

Awesome Song

I love this song. It not really a wedding song but i think It will be a request. The words are so meaningful. It is a song for both of my parents Spice Girls, "MAMA": Ok my friends are like "find a wedding like song" so here is Headlines also by the Spice Girls:

GOLD RUSH- and the hunt!

I am so excited about the Pier 1 sale next to my house... man, its awesome i got some glittery gold stuff for $0.68 per pack! needless to say I got six packs. Some plates for $9.99! Got like two plates (which are great for appetizers)! Its funny where you can find stuff. Since my wedding isnt until 2010 I still have tons of time but I'm on a hunt for pretty much everything at cheaper prices...and I won't budge. I mean why should I? America is a pretty big place someone out there has great deals...I just need to find them and then tell you guys! Oh yea I will soon have pics of great finds on my blog!!!!

Pimp my Venue, Please!

As you know most budget brides don't get top pick of venue sites. Most budget venue sites are anywhere from the $300- 700 dollar for six hours and while they are easy on the pockets they may not be easy on the eyes. So How do you make your venue classy and posh with out the celeb budget. Find a focal point and build around it! Got a wall that is plain and just boring? Wonderful Graffiti is what you need! Put the meaning into your wedding day with words from the heart. The crafty company makes cool vinyl words to stick on your walls. It will definitely get the attention of your guest. They also do monograms! Priced at in the $30-500, you are bound to find something to tickle your fancy. Another tip is butterflies! Yes, butterflies they make a whimsical touch to any room. Clear Cut Crafts2007 an Etsy boutique owner has the "largest range of 3D Transparent Critters on the Internet"! super cool, you can add them to your table, your centerpieces, your bouquets, favors and more. You can also customize them to match your wedding colors! Also going with seasonal flowers is a great way to save money and still have an elegant wedding. Go green with potted living flowers. Candles are one of the oldest ways to add posh ambiance to an evening receptions. Some brides opt to forgo flowers using candle light instead. It makes for a very relaxing and romantic glow in an otherwise less perfect room. Your family pixs can be used to make great centerpieces along with flowers. Old (meaning antique ) bird cages with flowers on them can make for great centerpieces. Paper lanterns are really cool outside especially at night. They also look cool in pictures. Use bowls of fruit or displays of edible fruit. Put trees in spots like corners or near other less desirable places . Add some drama with feathers! Putting huge feathers in tall illuminated vases makes for a glamorous display. It makes for an great alternative to traditional flowers. The website Save on crafts.com has tons to choose from. The prices there are a steal.

Ideas for a wedding under $ 2000.

There are so many tips on having a budget wedding. Any site you go you can find tips on having affordable weddings. The truth is it isn't hard to have an affordable wedding. Anyone can rush to a chapel and get hitched, anyone can save some money, get family and friends together and have a little party. The most important thing about a wedding, any wedding is love. Love begins the party and love is the final say. A lavish wedding means nothing if there is no love behind it.

The main purpose of this blog is to save people money during this special time. I believe money or a lack of it should not stop people from having a wedding they can be proud of. Anyone regardless of race, age (exception: HAS TO BE OF LEGAL AGE) , sexual preference, class or appearance should be able to celebrate their special day with dignity and pose. My original motivation was my upcoming nuptials but now its also all the brides I have met on this Earth.

So here are my ideas:

Dress and Formal Wear:

1. Buy on Sale or on a discount. period. Most retailers inflate prices which isnt bad (if a dress is beautiful then its expected to get top dollar) However, if you can't afford it then look for something closer to your price range.

2. Shop during sale season... holidays like Labor Day, Easter, etc and at the end of each season like spring, fall. These are usually when you can get the best deals on anything really.

3. If you must buy full price be willingly to cut funds some where else. This is about being realistic, if you are not a celeb you cant have their wedding...at least not without their cost. So if your dress is x amount then take that amount from other things like your reception.

4. Think outside of the bridal box...i say this over and over and over again. Its ok to go to a bridal salon but if you go they had better give you a great price cus there are too many places to go if they don't.

5. Resell or save it for the future. A wedding dress is as useful as its owner. if you don't want it sell it on ebay or a resale shop, donate it to charity or save it for your daughter but whatever you don't stuff it into a closet.

6. Guys go to a formal wear shop that has discounts. guys stuff can also be pricey.

7. Guys here's a tip: everyone wears a black suit or black pants. Most guys have a black suit or black pants. The blacks don't have to match but no navy allowed. Then wear matching ties in the bridal colors.

8. simple boutonnieres don't always need to be floral. Feathers, greenery, ribbons and even silk flowers are good for lapel pins.

Ceremony

1. Decorations are not necessary for an outdoor ceremony. Chairs and fans are nice on a hot day but flowers on each chair are not really a must have. On a nice day, all you need is just the people you care about and maybe a simple arch just to have a frame for the ceremony.

2. Its okay to use silk flowers or add silk flowers to a real flower arrangement if its far away from the hands of guest. Two columns with great floral arrangements are all that people will see however please use real flowers on reception tables.

3. Bouquets are not the only thing brides/grooms can hold. Prayer books, Rosary, Bible, even a scroll with a special message to your groom or bride can be used instead.

4. Bridesmaids can hold one long stemmed calla Lily with a ribbon tied to each.

5. One bunch of hydrangea makes for a great bouquet. Any bunch of flower will do.

Transportation

1. Hire a bus instead of a limousine. You can carry more people to the venue.

2. Use your own cars, one for the groom and one for the bride.

3. Rent a car....its alot cheaper than limousines.

4. host the ceremony at the same site as reception. which is also a greener way money and earth wise!

Food

1. Talk to independent caterers, most site caterers are pricey. some are not but most are.

2. Negotiate but be polite. tell them your budget.

3.DIY the easy stuff but buy professional the hard stuff. Face it some things take a long time to make. Don't spend the day b4 your wedding over the stove. If Giant has a great pasta salad buy in bulk there.

4. Costco, Bjs, Sam's Club etc wholesale retailers are your friends as long as you are choosy. Know how everything taste before you serve it to people. Also be sensitive to allergies, people shouldn't die because you decided to get married.

5. Provide many food options. I'm really tired of folks saying that because you are having a budget wedding then everyone should eat carrots and dip all night. Its a bunch of goo. If your mom can host a bday when you were six then your guest should be able to eat real food. hungry guest aren't happy guest.

That ends the tips for now but I will soon have more awesome tips. Clipart courtesy of http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/wedding.shtml Ciao!

Flower Girls , Ring Bearers, Flower Children

I'm not a kid person. I have yet to decide if I would want kids at my wedding i'm leaning towards yes but somewhere inside there is a girl with a wine cooler shouting "heck no!" Do I think kids are cute, yea sure I do. Do I think that kids are our future, yes I can agree with that. Do I want kids crying at my wedding.....um....not really. Does this make me selfish, heck yah! And I'm proud cus that means I actually give a damn about important events in my life. However, for my guest sake I may have kids there, I guess I can put the little dudes to work since they dont pay rent. Get all of them together and make them waiters. lol....jus joking.

Seriously, kids are cool and they make great flower girl ring bearer people. they are so cute in pictures and it makes your special day even more wonderful!

Here's some cute combos for the special kids in your life:

1. Got a baby flower girl and an older flower girl, Put the baby in a wagon and have the older one tug her down the aisle. I saw this in a picture and it was super cute.

( Quick Note: pre-teens and teens ARE NOT flower girls they are bridesmaids, please STOP at puberty, folks)

2. Got alot of gals: flower kids alert have them hold ribbons and run down the aisle or skip down the aisle. or have them toss rose petals. or have them say: "the bride is coming"

3. Got a team of boys: drummer boys are super cool as long as they are not too loud.

4. Have wedding fairies, buy the wings at a craft store and let all the girls be fairies....it sounds weird but looks get in pictures

5. Boys or girls can be train bearers.

6. Present giver: giving flowers/favors to guest is a great way to begin a party.

Now, my favorite part what to dress them in:

The best tip I have is to use a pretty dress or suit you already have just make sure that whatever you choose goes with the wedding colors. If you dont have any thing in the house try these sites:

1. Tutucuteforcadence is a cute (Etsy) boutique that has tutus and tutu dresses for cute little flowergirls. The dresses come in many colors including this cute pink flower dress for $49.99

Other great affordable flower girl sites are:

1. Another tutu place on etsy: BugaBoo tutu for 12 months and 6 years for $25.

2. Childrens clothing stores like Gymboree have dresses at affordable prices.

3. Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Kohls, Walmart and Kmart have deals on really pretty dresses. Plus they can be found almost everywhere.

4. Old navy and Target also have great deals.

5. Flower Girl dress and Boys formal sites like: sophiastyle.com, cutieclothes.com, flowergirldressforless.com, kidsformal.com and wholesalekid.com have awesome steals online.

pics courtesy of tutucuteforcandence

Cool, Colorful, Classy, Bling!

Anyone who knows me knows I'm an Etsy head. I love the site and all the sellers there. There are so many talented people on Etsy...its nuts. One of my favorite shops is ShadeJewelry's. All of their is handmade, they only work with titanium ( the finest titanium), they only use purchased or graded gems by a local Professional gemologist and they 'now carry a full line of "hearts and arrows" diamonds, a long with many major brands of diamonds, including Canadian diamonds( which are known for helping with the Conflict diamond Crisis).'

I love ShadeJewelry. Their rings are works of art. They can make their rings in any color imaginable. Plus they are very durable. here are some of my favorites. beautiful!

I love this ring Because it has my two wedding colors: pink and gold. $90

I love the classic look of these rings plus the price is super hot $44o for Both Rings! It isn't Gold but it is titanium however the color isn't painted on its the color of the metal... permanent color. "A permanent coloring process known as anodizing is used to produce the rich GOLD COLOR on these bands. The anodized coloring will not wear off. It is not a paint or a stain of any kind, and it will not fade. It actually changes the color of the titanium metal. "

This ring is utterly beautiful and unique. $90

Beautiful Engagement ring,Tension Set, real diamonds (.10 carat SI-1) for $250! The ring at top of the post is the Titanium Ring Band Anodized Blue Circles Design this stunner is $95!