BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

You can wrap gifts for your bridesmaids in old sheet music and vintage newspaper clippings. They were finished with ribbon and sparkly jewelry.

photo source: Obee Designs

This is a cute affordable way to monogram any tote that you'd like to give as a gift. You can fill the tote with anything from baking supplies, craft items...just about anything you think your bridesmaids would love. I know they'd appreciate the time and effort you put into it, so check out the tutorial here at ashleyannphotography.com!

There is a sale going on right now at Nordstrom.com and you've just got to catch it if you haven't found a dress for your bridesmaids as yet. The dresses are all elegant with colors to match many themes...just look at those I've posted for you below.

Donna Morgan Angel Blue Chiffon Strapless Dress - $99.90




Donna Morgan Rosette Trim Chiffon Lavender Dress - $99.90




Max & Cleo 'Kasie' Lace Overlay Satin Strapless Dress - $79.90



Donna Morgan Purple Ruched Chiffon Dress - $99.90



Donna Morgan Strapless Silk Chiffon Dress - $99.90




Adrianna Papell Rosette Trim Chiffon Gown with Stole - $98.90


So go here to www.Nordstrom.com right now to shop.

I think this Black, Melonie, Ruched dress is super cute! If you are planning on dressing your bridesmaids in fun dresses this is a great option. The quality is great because it's from Kohl's, almost everything they sell is top quality and it's on sale for only $40. It's such a fun dress and for some reason when I saw it I thought it will be perfect for someone who is planning a wedding with a Rock & Roll or Punk Wedding theme.

                

I really like this Satin Grecian Style Bridesmaids Gown because it's flowy, stylish and will look great on many different body types. I also love that it looks more expensive than the $69.99 you'll find it for on Amazon.com. It was there that I found the photo below of a bride who bought the dress not for her bridesmaids but as a wedding dress and she looks amazing in it.



So it's definitely a dress you can buy as a wedding dress option or perhaps to change into at your reception since it comes in Ivory and White too.

                       

                  

                    
For your bridesmaids, you can buy it here in turquoise, red, black, green, pink and burgundy.

photo credit: events-in-bloom.com

I've been fascinated by nail art for a while but have been too scared to try it for myself. I came across this tutorial and reading how easy it is to get these simple but cute cupcake nails...I'm confident I can do it myself or with friends. It would be so much fun to do this with your bridal party and it's the reason why I'm posting the instructions below.

What you'll need:

1. Base Coat Nail Polish
2. Frosting Nail Polish
3. Nail Glue
4. Small Rhinestone
5. Glitter Polish
6. Top Coat Nail Polish

Directions:

•  Paint two coats of the base color.

• Using white polish make three or four lines of differing lengths from the tip of your nail toward the bottom and then add more polish to round them out. A fairly thick white coat will keep it bubbly looking.

• Once the white is dry, use nail glue to attach red rhinestones. You could also make dots with red polish.

• Use glitter polish to add ‘sprinkles’ which has tiny silver sparkles and larger pink and blue glitter which I placed where I wanted it.

• Finish with a top coat.

You can find lots of nail art tutorials here on YouTube but be careful because they can be very addicting.

photo credit: sillygrrl.com

Have you seen the beautiful snow globes on sale right now at Things Remembered. My husband got me one for my birthday and I can tell you they make the kind of gifts that will be treasured forever. Each one play the most beautiful music and the falling snow is mesmerizing!

Right now you can buy them for as little as $19.99 here which is a great price for such a treasure. Make it even more special and have it personalized. Trust me your mom, bridesmaids, maid or matron of honor would be thanking you for this gift for a long, long time.