BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

The video above features a Sky Lantern display which we can all agree is quite beautiful. I've been searching for these online and they're very hard to find here in the U.S.A but the good news is that I've found an alternative.



What are they you ask? Well, have a look at the 16" white balloons with LED lights above. You can use them at an outdoor wedding reception for added lighting and at the end of the night, let your guests release them into the sky just like the sky lanterns. They are much safer too so you won't have to worry about anyone catching on fire.

You can find them HERE not only in the white but in fun colors like orange, blue and many others too.



For a memorable touch, guests can write a special wish for you, the newlyweds, and tie them to the strings of the balloons. Releasing the light with the note into the heavens I find to be an absolutely, splendid way to end that magical night!

Once again, you can find these balloons with LED lights HERE at save-on-crafts.com and they will cost you $10.80 for a pack of five. You can choose to get just a few or a whole bunch, either way, it will still be a cheaper alternative to using the Sky Lanterns and you would certainly get the same look but for less.

Look at those lemons, limes and oranges in the photo above! Did you think that they were real? I did...they are quite realistic. The best part about them are that they are not expensive either, as a matter of fact, 144 pieces cost just $19.99. That many fruit can create some beautiful centerpieces that you can set up weeks before your wedding and save yourself the stress of worrying about decay on your big day.

If you are interested in where you to this set of fake fruit then go HERE to save-on-crafts.com. Not only can you find the fake fruit but also apothecary jars, like the ones in the picture above.  I've listed the cheaper ones below for you.

Weighted Glass Urn with Glass Lid 18-1/4" tall - $23




Bubble -ball clear (8x10) Glass Vase - $6.40




Weighted Glass Jars with Lid ( 11-3/4" tall) -  4 for $8.99 each

Glass Cylinder Vase 5" x 6" diameter - 6 for $6.99 each




Set of 3 Glass Jars Glass (10-3/8" - 8" - 7-1/2" tall) $19.99

Ribbons you can find just in any fabric store, even at Walmart.com fairly cheap, but if you want to order online,  1 1/2 inch satin ribbons can be found here as cheap as $4.88 for 50 yards.




For thr front of the ribbon you can glue flower heads and other decorative pieces that's here on Save-on-Crafts.com. You can really make these lanterns even more than beautiful than you see in the picture above. So choose carefully, make it your own and have fun putting it all together.

Here are some of my favorite flower heads!

12 for $2.99



30 for $10.99




15 for $2.99

Even since seeing the plum and robin egg blue together in the Eco-Beautiful Weddings magazine, I've been searching for more images with that color combo but have found very few. The one above came from the Wedding Chicks and I love it! I've put together a few ideas using the plum as the main color and aqua (blue) as the accent color. These are colors I would love to use in my wedding so this post is mainly about what's in my head right now.

For the cake, DIY cupcakes seems perfect, decorated with blue frosting and a purple butterflies that sell at Crafta.com for $2.79 and that price is for a set of 25.



Flowers for this theme can be a bouquet with different shades of purple that are found all year long at fiftyflowers.com! If you try this don't be afraid of adding some green to bulk up your centerpieces since as you can see in the photos below, it won't over-power the purple that easily.

   






I choose an aqua vase for the centerpiece because with the purple it's so visually stunning! The vase you can find here at giantfood.com for $8.99!! Just look at it altogether! The blue vase really makes a statement and if you want to use plum tablecloths to create an even more enchanting look go here to linentablecloth.com to find them starting at $8.95!



The wedding party would most likely be in plum but I see the guys wearing plum ties with a black vest and jacket suit.

I'll update it as I go along but there is no denying that plum and blue make awesome wedding, color theme!!


photocredit: utahlovescupcakes.com, projectwedding.com, bellacupcakes.com, weddingchicks.com

On Tuesday, December 15, the revolutionary magazine Eco-Beautiful Weddings was launched to help brides-to-be plan a wedding that's friendly to the environment. It's packed with tons of advice that will help you the bride go green for your wedding without going broke in the process. And no, an environmentally friendly wedding doesn't mean that your guest have to drink from mason jars, your wedding can be as chic and classy as you are, but just eco-friendly as well!

Be sure to pay close attention to the DIY photo booth on pages 62 & 63! The robin egg blue and plum colors alone are enough to get your attention but it's also a very creative way to provide entertainment for your guests without having to fork over hundreds of dollars to rent a mobile one instead. You see, going green can save you some green as well and that's what we Bronze Budget Brides do best!!

Snowflake Gel Candle as low as $2.00



To make a lasting impression your guests and create one of the most memorable settings of the season, adorn your tables with these stunning Snowflake Gel Candles - the epitome of elegant wedding favors. Ice-blue gel twinkling with silver glitter, a gorgeous container and a delicate, yet dramatic silver snowflake for even greater impact makes this unique wedding favor a winter winner. The 3" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" candle arrives in a crystal-clear gift box completed by a lovely silver-and-white organza ribbon.

"Snow Flurry" Flocked Glass Ornament Place Card/Photo Holder (Set of 6) as low as $7.20 per set

Impressive winter wedding decorations? Charming winter wedding favors? However you choose to use them, the "Snow Flurry" Holiday Ornament Place Card/Photo Holders will delight your guests with the spirit and beauty of the season!

Snowflake Place Card Holder/Ornament (Set of 4) as low as $6.99

A vivid image of winter's beauty and a versatile wedding favor your guests will enjoy until season's end! More than just a place card holder and ornament that shines with style, this delicately designed snowflake with classic black ribbon is also a keepsake magnet and a cool photo frame waiting to warm hearts on a blustery day. Favor measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4". Center (for picture or name card) measures 1 ¼" x 1 ¼". Sold as a set of 4.

These glamorous A-line dresses will make you feel like a goddess on your wedding day. The pleating details, rhinestones embellishments and the classic allure of these gowns are all the accredited work of the designing team of Dave and Johnny. Their gowns are elegant, sophisticated and glamorous but also afforable as well.



They are available in sizes 0 - 12 and you can find them right now here at Edressme.com for just $180.

Pocketknife Now $2.99 (70% Off)

Emergencies happen anywhere, so thank your best man with a pocketknife for his formal and business attire. This silver-plated pocketknife includes scissors, bottle opener, corkscrew, can opener, screwdriver, nail file, and an all purpose knife. Engrave with his name or initials for that special touch. Save 70% off today!

THIS WEEKEND ONLY $2.99

Regular price: $9.95 - Offer valid only on December 11-13, 2009.