Looking for a wedding dress and live in the NYC or Beverly Hills area?  Want a designer dress but don’t know where to start?  Then you might want to check out the Saks Fifth Avenue Bridal Trunk Shows!

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I recently attended a bridal show and it was so much fun!

I wanted to share some bridal show tips with everyone that I learned.

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Let’s face it, weddings can be expensive…. not only for the hosts but for guests as well.  Attending a wedding can require travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and then of course there’s a gift to be purchased.  And let’s not forget the bridal party!  Our best buds often end up shelling out money for special wedding attire and pre-wedding events in addition to the costs regular guests face; which can really add up.  Sure our bridesmaids and groomsmen are our closest friends and are happy to support us on our big day; but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t exercise good judgment and restraint when imposing costs on them.  My advice to you?  Remember to consider financial situations when choosing your bridal party and don’t ask them to pay for more than you’d be willing to if the situations were reversed.

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Growing up my mother always taught us to send a thank you note whenever we received a gift.  It is something I am thankful she taught us to do.

I know that with my upcoming bridal shower in April and then with our wedding we will be receiving many generous gifts.  I also know I want to stay on top of the thank you notes so that I do not fall behind.

With that said I knew I wanted to send fun thank you notes that didn’t break the bank…so this is how I did it.

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Attention all brides-to-be!!!  If you will be in NYC on January 27 you might want to check out this “Wedding Bootcamp” event, brought to you by The Wedding Salon!

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I’ve been going back and forth on this question. I personally love menu cards. I believe that they are another way of decorating the guest’s tables in addition to the flowers, the linens and the wedding favors. However, are they necessary?

The following is an example of a menu card that I got at a meeting with the Association of Bridal Consultants, Washington State branch. The color of the card complements the platter and it looks lovely folded in the napkin. This menu card in particular had information on both sides. One side was the program and the opposite side was the menu.

Menu Card

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It’s hard for me to think of DIY projects while planning my wedding since my friends and family are so far away and that leaves Dogwood Dude and me doing all the work (and let’s face it, I am not going to get much out of DD when it comes to arts and crafts).  But, while searching for centerpiece ideas I ran across this very interesting site, FiftyFlowers and more notably this interesting package for DIY centerpieces, table decor and bouquets.  It comes with 200 Ecuadorian Roses and 6,000 Fresh Rose Petals in the colors of your choice for around $450 not including shipping.  They ship the flowers to you 48 hours in advance which gives you the day before to DIY so you don’t have to think about it the day of! There is a lot you can do with this package especially for a low price like that.  Here are some ideas I had:

1. Line the isle with rose petals….simple enough even Dogwood Dude could help!

Image from PerfectOutdoorWeddings.com

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I, like most people these days, try to be as green as possible in my daily life.  I reduce, reuse and recycle as much as I can… but never did I think you could find a wedding dress designer that is not only eco-friendly but makes fabulous gowns.  I ran across the Natural Bridal Collection on one of my many nights perusing Etsy.com.

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Hey buds! I wanted to share this DIY bouquet I found on Creature Comforts:

I love this bouquet! It’s simple and elegant, and super easy to do yourself!

These flowers are from Trader Joe’s (she bought 2 sets of daffodils for less than $4!). She tied them together with a rubber band, wrapped the stems in the yellow ribbon, and put an earring on it, to give it a bit of sparkle. All told, she spent less than $8.

I have found Trader Joe’s to be a great place to get flowers. Our local farmers market also has a great selection. Especially if you’re getting married in the spring or summer, most places will have an abundance of great flowers to choose from! And it’s always good to check out what flowers are in season during your wedding!

Make sure you keep in mind that making your own bouquets often takes a few extra hands (it can be a great job for bridesmaids) and you have to time it right to make sure the flowers are still fresh for the wedding.

It’s hard to beat some of the bouquets that I’ve seen florists put together, but for a bride on a budget (like me!) making your own bouquets is a great way to save hundreds of dollars in the long run.

What are your thoughts? Blossoms, did any of you make your own bouquets? How did it turn out?

Are you in the market for an engagement ring, wedding band, or other fine jewelry? If you’ll be in NYC on November 5-6 you might want to check out the A. Jaffe Sample Sale!

A. JAFFE SAMPLE SALE

November 5th-6th, 2009
11:00am – 8:00pm

For more information, click on the image above or visit the Michael C. Fina website.

Happy shopping!!!