BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

I don't know who does a Peacock theme better than Luly's Wedding Accessories! Every time I visit Luly's Esty shop there is always something new that makes me go, "Wow, that is sooo pretty" and some of her latest additions are no exceptions. Her Peacock designs are oh so beautiful and you can buy a whole wedding ensemble or just a ring pillow with the flower basket set. Go see Luly's Wedding Accessories and if you don't see anything that fits your theme or style, Luly takes custom orders too, keep that in mind!

There's not much to say because a picture is worth a thousand words and you can see that these are all eco-beauties. So click the link to go to the Etsy shops because where there is one, there will be more for you to see.

My favorite is the green, genuine sea glass necklace set in the photo above. I want to get it so bad and it's in budget, I just hope no one snags it before I'm ready to buy!

Georgie's Design Shop -Swarovski Recycled Sterling Ring - $19




Beach Cove Jewelry - Ocean Spray Sea Glass Earring - $15.00




Sea Glassin's Shop - Cornflower Blue Sea Glass - $19




Splurge's Shop - Sterling Silver and Amethyst Earrings- $19




Jewelry By JLy's - 14k Gold Filled Paper Flower Earrings - $18




Amoronia's Shop - Reclaimed Grey Oyster Pearl Necklace - $16




LoriBain's Shop - Genuine Green Sea Glass Necklace Set - $18.00

I love these Hand Engraved Glass Stones that can be use not just as beautiful place cards but they double as a memorable wedding favor for your guests as well. They are certainly something that wedding planner Jung Lee from TLC'S Wedded To Perfection would adore since in every episode she find a unique ways to display the escort "card" table.



The stones are available in different colors but the engraving is filled with either gold or silver for $4.00. The price is great when you think about all the work that's involved and if you want artwork added, you pay $1.00 more which would bring each favor / place card at $5.00 per stone. That may be outside the budget for a few of you but if you can afford it, these stones will certainly be wonderful for your guests and it's a piece of art that they can use for years to come.

You can find them HERE at ArtfulCelebrations Etsy shop! 

Carried Away Bag is a wonderful Etsy shops that sells cute, affordable, eco-friendly bags that would make perfect gifts for all the ladies in your wedding party! There are so many ways you can help the environment beyond buying the products and one way is by choosing reusable items.



These bags are a wonderful, thoughtful gift idea in many ways and they start at just $10. You can give a shopping bag tote, lunch tote or a purse she can wear with many of her outfits. Being green is definitely in fashion and you can make a fashion statement by doing it too.



Stop by Carried Away Bags on Etsy today!

If you're trying to be eco-conscious as you plan your wedding I've got some amazing things from the Etsy world to share with you today.  These wedding dresses are all under $500 and they're double duty by being environmentally friendly too. You can be eco-chic and cheap while keeping your style in mind. Who knew saving the environment you can be this beautiful.

Love June's Shop - Pleated Silk Chiffon Goddess Dress - $475



Natural Bridals - Jane Wedding Dress - $399




Abstract Pretty's Shop - Boatneck Audrey Dress - $415




Isadora Clothing Shop - Chameleon Convertible Gown - $360




Thread Head's Shop - Grace Eco-friendly - $499




Natural Bridal's Shop- Morgan Boszilkov Couture Dress - $499




Amanda Archer's Shop - White Strapless Dress - $500




Amanda Archer's Shop - Ivory Painted Rose Dress - $200

Not every bride wants the white lacy garter with the something the blue bow at the front and that's where this Etsy shop owner Victoria Joanne comes in. For those of you who wants a garter that reflects your style even if you're forced to have that traditional wedding she can do it for you. Want skulls, leather, something that says 'bad girl' you can find something at Victoria Joanne's Etsy Shop or contact her to get one made for the free spirit in you.

I have to admit that I was awe struck when I came across some of these bouquets on Etsy because they're so unique, creative and goegeous! Granted they may not be for everyone but this is a prime example that there is something out there for every bride in the world of Etsy and these are bouquets that will last forever. If you don't find something you love, the good news is that there's someone on Etsy who would be happy to create a bouquet for you. For now...let's focus on these fabulous bouquets.


I Do Take You Shop - The Emerald City Bridal Bouquet - $119




Jilliann's Shop -  Sophisticated Hillary Bouquet - $245




Eeek Designs' Shop - Feather Bouquet - $85




Letter's 4 Lilly's Shop - The Serendipity Button Bouquet - $185




Really Bad Kitty's Shop - Daisy Path Button Bouquet - $100




LYDC's Shop - Opulent Crystal Bouquet - $199




Creativity Porter Jen - Ribbon Flower Bouquet - $125




Amanda's Shop - Bridemaid Bouquet - $60




June Veil's Shop - Crystal Beaded Bridal Bouquet - $75




I Do Take You Shop - Bright Butterfly Bridal Bouquet - $85



Sea Shell Bouquet - Creative Bridal' Shop for $65.00




BeadFloraJewels' shop - French Beaded Bouquet - $850



This beaded bouquet may not be for the small budget bride but how could I not share this with you all...it's gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous and it can be past on to your kids, grandkids and beyond.

UPrinting.com is a fabulous online, printing company that you can use not  just for business cards and brochures but also Posters, Calendar, Labels, Stickers, Menus Catalogs and more.They have been in business for over 25 years and the images are so vivid and the paper quality is top-notch. The colors fly off the paper even with the matte finish cardstock and the gloss finishes seem to give each image life of it's own.

UPrinting isn't just for businesses a bride can use their services to turn a wedding photo into canvas art to use in your home decor.  Keep in mind that there are blanks templates for you to create your business cards, hang tags etc from scratch instead of having to choose from a pre-set template. so your business card will reflect you.

Ordering is a breeze and my samples got arrived in the mail very quickly. If you're nervous about what a finish product would be, Uprinting gives you the option to order a proofs of it before having to submit a bulk order.

There's no need to worry though because the quality is excellent and you get win a chance to create your very own "18 x 24” Printed Poster and you will see that for yourself!

 You can use your prize to create a sign for your wedding, frame it and add it to your guest table or you can even use it as a guest book alternative. Of course, you can always just fame it and hang it in your home.

To Enter:

All you have to do is to leave a comment below saying why you want to win this prize.

The contest ends Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. and the Winner will be announced on Monday, August 30th!


Then type another comment letting us know that you did.

Good luck, the Winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday!

You hear it all the time, "What do you think I was doing, sitting on the couch eating Bon Bons all day?" Yeah, I have to admit I may have said it once or twice myself but I don't think I even knew what Bon Bons were until just recently and now that I've seen them I wouldn't mind sitting at home eating Bon Bons all day! Just look at them...the chocoholic in me is screaming, "Feed me, feed me."



If you want to order any these Chocolate Bon Bons for your wedding guests you can find them on Etsy at Cocoa Confections being sold in sets of 12 for $12.00! That works out to $1.00 per Bon Bon which from my research is a terrific price for these balls of chocolatey goodness... so order some today.

When we renew our vows, I'm not sure if I want to wear a chapel lenght viel or a birdcage viel and those are the two options I'm giving myself.  It was my search for birdcage veils that brought me to YJ Designs where the birdcage veils are priced under $30.

The veils are very beautiful! The one in the photo above is 'Katherine Heigl Vintage Style Blusher' and it's one of my favorites but I am not against pairing it with a blue fascinator for a more dramatic look.



If you want to order one of these custom made veils for under $30 then go here to check out YJ Designs right now to check out the selection!