Feb 28th

DIY Donut Wedding Cake (Tree) for under $30.00

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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Doughnut wedding cake

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A box of 12 donuts is only $2.98 at most of our local gorcery stores. So, you can have a donut tree (wedding cake) with 120 donuts for just $29.80! Even if you rent a stand or choose to buy one instead, you'll have a wedding cake that's delicious, sweet and the best part, cheap!

I added a list of stands, below, that you can purchase online but  cupcake stands are available at many party stores.


You can find this one for $45.95 HERE at Amazon.com!


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This one you can get HERE at Amazon.com for $24.52.



This eco-friendly stand you can get HERE from save-on-crafts.com $38 and dress it up however you like to match your theme.

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HERE at Efavormart.com you can find this clear, plastic stand for $29.99.

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Feb 25th

Find Beautiful Wedding Dresses for sale at ABC Fashions for less than $300!

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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There are only fourteen (14) wedding dresses for sale right now at ABCFashions.net that's priced under $300 but I'm telling you that they are worth taking a peek at. Among them you will see ball gowns, mermaid gowns, A-line gowns and even gowns perfect for a beach ceremony in the small collection. Plus, while you are there you can also shop for bridesmaid dresses, shoes, flower girl gowns and much more.

This is what they had to say about themselves...

 "We have high quality and fashionable wedding dresses for under $300! All of our wedding dresses are under $850 and many include a matching shawl/bolero jacket with a handbag. Don't rent a tuxedo...Buy a tuxedo for $130! FREE Ground Shipping on Orders Over $100! Shop at ABC Fashion for the best selection of Prom Dresses, Wedding Dresses, Quinceanera/Sweet 16 Dresses, Men's Tuxedos & Suits at discounted prices. FREE Ground Shipping on Orders Over $100! Visit us today!"


So there you have it... visit them today.
Feb 24th

My DIY low budget Fairy tale wedding

By Jacqueline Maldonado
Hi, we are living together for 2 years and talking about it since then, but it never happens. This year we decide it was time and we start planing it ASAP, We decide to get married on March 28,2010.We had an extra low Budget, but I decide that We will have our dream wedding and not spen lots of money. So we began our journey.....

I actually strat on everything on January 26,2010 when buy my dress.

Davids Bridal V9454 for $99 plus taxes = $105.93

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
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The venue for my wedding & reception

This is the Beautiful Pergola where we will be getting married and party!!!!
it only cost me $60.00 dollars for all day until 10pm.
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, San Juan Puerto Rico

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Feb 23rd

You Can Find Baby's Breath Free and Save Hundreds on Wedding Flowers!

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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My family and I were driving down the highway last Tuesday and I began to notice that there were so many Gypsophila or Baby's Breath along the roadside for miles. Immediately I thought " free wedding flowers." When we got home I went online to see how others have used this flower at their wedding and I was excited to see it in Pew Decorations, Wedding Bouquets, in Centerpieces and even Corsages.  Just keep an eye out for it as you drive about town on  errands. When you do find them, you start to realize that they grow wild almost everywhere.

Bridal Bouquet
Total Price: $3.00

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Ribbon you can buy at Walmart for $0.33 per yard in the color of your choice to match your wedding theme, but I would suggest white or Ivory to match your wedding dress.

For the pin you can buy them online here for $0.69 or find them at Walmart or any floral or fabric store. I love the ones below because they give us that platinum bling factor that will make the bouquet looks like you spent way more than you did making it.

100 Pack 2" Clear Diamonate Pins - $3.49

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Light Green Stemwarp Flora Tape $0.79
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Corsages
Total Price: $1.00

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The pins and the stem tape you will need to attach the corsages and for the bridesmaids bouquets as well.

Ceremony Decor

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I added this before so go here to learn how to put it together!


Pew Decor
Total: $2.99

Silver Mint Julep Pew Cup with Clip: $2.99

Floral Container - 4.25

Attach to pew and add a very small bouquet of Baby's Breath to each one for an elegant look. Below the Baby's Breath was attached using ribbons for the outdoor ceremony.

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Table Centerpieces

Total Price: $1.33 each

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Jardin Glass Vase, 7½" $1.00 each


To add some color you can add a ribbon around the neck of the vase. At Walmart you can get 1 inch satin ribbons at .$o.33 cents per yard.



Photos of the bride and groom were courtesy of The Bride's Cafe , flower: pbase.com

Feb 23rd

DIY - Beach Favor Candy Pail

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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For those planning a beach wedding, I thought this diy project from OrientalTrading.com would delight you. All the items you'll need you can find them here on the site but keep in mind, you don't have to limit yourself to the candy pail. I'll be using the ribbon detail with the starfish and adding it to a favor box or bag for the seashell candles I'm making for our guests.

MATERIALS:

  • White Tinplate Pail with Handle
  • Blue Organza Ribbon Roll
  • Starfish Assortment
  • Pop Up Glue Dots
  • Glue Dots

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place at least 3 glue dots spaced evenly around the top of the bucket.

2. Place ribbon around the top of bucket, and add one more glue dot to secure in place.

3. Tie ribbon to create a bow or cut a separate piece to make a bow and glue to the bucket seperately.

4. Use one more glue dot to add a starfish to the bow
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It's that easy!
Feb 21st

Adorable Mini Cupcake Tower Cakes

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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I attended  a birthday party in January where a little mini cupcake tower cake was the cake of choice for the birthday girl. I thought it was cute and since I am planning of having cupcakes at my wedding, I wanted to see how others have been displaying their mini cupcakes and I hope you like what I found.

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Feb 18th

My New Blue and Green Caribbean Theme!

By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
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I mentioned earlier this week that I've been thinking of changing my wedding colors to save money since our venue fee would include white linen and napkins. Since then, hubby and I have decided on doing a whole new theme using green and blue, which just so happen to be our favorite colors as well.

 Since I am originally from the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, we thought it would be so much fun to have a Caribbean fiesta at our reception. We are both so excited about this and the colors are beautiful together.

I am all about being unique, so instead of doing the typical palm tree, sand and sea shells thing, we'll be doing it up with a bit of a modern twist. I'm thinking of incorporating Peacock Feathers into the theme and I am liking the set I've added above that can be found here on Etsy.com for a fairly decent price (thanks Sandra).

The colors of the invites are perfect but that is as far as I've gotten with this new theme. I will, of course, keep posting my budget friendly finds and encourage you all to keep doing the same.

Bye, bye for now...
Feb 16th

Pamper the Princess

By Carla Lowery
The flower girl role is so important in a wedding for a young lady and this role will be one that she will remember for a lifetime because after
all, it is her time to be a little princess and shine in the wedding
ceremony.

The typical age for a flower girl is approximately 3 years and 8 years of age, so be prepared that the flower girl will be nervous in her ceremony role. It is the bride’s job to make the flower girl comfortable in her role, so be sure to connect with the parents and find out what makes the flower girl smile or happy so this can be a stress-free process. If the flower girl feels overwhelmed during the wedding rehearsal, brides do have the option to pair up the flower girl with another flower girl to give her reassurance and confidence! One of the bridesmaids could also help her by walking down the aisle with her to make her feel comfortable, but remember children are not perfect, so flexibility is a key to make the wedding successful.

Brides should also take some time aside to have a spa pampering day with the flower girl and her mother. Schedule an appointment for an updo, make
up, and nails. Afterwards schedule a lunch at her favorite place or a
nice restaurant where she will feel important. She will feel like the
princess she is and this might help the flower girl by connecting with
the brides so they are best buddies. Other ways brides can connect with
their flower girls in the wedding process is to catalog shop, select
flowers or choose the flower girl dress and shoes.

After the spa and during the luncheon, the bride can talk to the flower girl (if
she is old enough) and discuss her responsibilities and checklist.
Brides get creative and find a template or create a document in Word
that is just made for the flower girl duties. Here are the highlights
for the flower girl duties:

• Bridal Shower: Flower girls attend the bridal shower
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl attends the wedding ceremony rehearsal
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl walks in front of the bride at the wedding ceremony
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl duties would consist of scattering rose petals along the bridal
bath, wrapped candies, or confetti (optional items to carry include
pomanders bouquet or kissing ball).
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl is photographed with the wedding party.
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl dances with ring bearer.

Brides, be sure to thank the flower girl with an appreciation gift to acknowledge her wedding role in the
wedding ceremony. Typical gifts would include any personalized item
such as a jewelry box, bracelet, or scrapbook. This gift should be a
memorable gift and a gift from the heart, so the flower girl will
reflect fondly upon, as she gets older in life.

Image Provide By:
Vico 23, Stylist Penny Irish
Charlotte, Michigan
Feb 14th

Fab Budget Invitations

By Sandra H
Tonight I found some really great invitations on Etsy (have you heard of Etsy, it's like eBay with all handmade stuff....there are some really cool thins for sale there, very artsy.)  I couldn't believe the price! 

I am having a peacock themes wedding and doing most everything myself to stay within my very low 5,000 budget and I couldn't find affordable invitations anywhere.  Check out the woman's shop where I found them:

www.capturedmomentsbyamy.etsy.com

Here is a direct link to the invites I am getting:

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Aren't they vibrant and wonderful?  She had a ton of designs to choose from and does custom work at no additional cost.  It was under $150 for the following:

100 6 x 9 Wedding Invitations
100 5.5 x 4 RSVP cards
200 Envelopes
200 Return address labels

I hope this helps someone else!

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