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Make-Up ~ Glam Bride!

4/13/2012

I love Make-up, in fact I wear it everyday, primer, concealer, powder, bronzer I LOVE it all. After talking to a few bridal make up artist I noticed a trend. The effortless natural bride, the woman who looks like she is barely wearing anything but her veil and love for her groom. Definitley not MY style. I'm dramatic so for the big day i'm trending towards a glamorous smokey eye, long lashes and a sexy lip.
My trial is next week so i'm excited to see what she creates for me.

This Photo is my inspiration!

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Photo Booth Sign

4/11/2012

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I found a great Groupon for a photo booth and we are super excited about having it for our event! I wanted to have a sign letting guests know where it was located. So far this is what I came up with. Not sure if I love it....

I found the template here
http://www.weddingchicks.com/category/wedding-chicks/diy-templates/wedding-templates-diy-templates-wedding-chicks/
Great site by the way!

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My Budget Candy Bar

4/11/2012

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I love finding deals...so for our candy bar we decided not to purchase in bulk...besdies most people don't like colored candy, which is why there is usually so much candy left behind. I wanted to have the normal favorites like snickets, kit kats, reeses etc. So I purchased sale Easter Candy!

This is what we ended up with! 25 bags of candy for under 30 dollars. I'm so proud of my finds!

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Do-It-Yourself

4/11/2012

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I'm typically not very crafty, but since i've been planning i've tried to save money in tons of ways. Here are some useful links i've found throughout the process.

HTH

Fingerprint Trees:

http://offbeatbride.com/2012/01/downloadable-fingerprint-tree

http://onefabday.com/diy-project-free-fingerprint-tree-template/

Free Invitation Templates:

http://www.downloadandprint.com/free-invitation-templates/

http://printableinvitationkits.com/

http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2010/04/download-print-invitation-templates/

http://www.paperalchemy.com/free-templates.htm

http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/invitation-suites/

Cupcake Wrappers:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cupcake-wrappers-template/ --Simple Template

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cupcake-wrappers-made-from-doilies-free-cupcake-wrapper-template/ --Instructions for wrappers make from paper doilies

http://www.ohcrafts.net/templates-diy-cupcake-wrappers.php --Simple Template

http://bananafrog.typepad.com/bananafrogblog/2010/10/lilypad-lesson-cupcake-wrappers.html tutorial with template

http://foodartparty.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-free-cupcake-wrappers.html printable templates with many patterns

http://foodartparty.blogspot.com/2010/03/fancy-free-cupcake-wrappers.html More printable templates

How to make jam:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-make-strawberry-jam-hot-damn-this-is-good-jam/

http://bridalmusings.com/2011/07/spread-the-love-jam-favour-diy-tutorial-round-up/

Jam Labels:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/free-homemade-jam-labels-jazz-up-your-jam/ --Premade Jam Labels ready to print

http://www.domestifluff.com/2009/11/free-printable-gluten-free-ingredient-labels-blank-labels/ includes blank template for custom labels

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/225159/jam-wedding-favor-and-four-berry-jam-labels-how instructions w/download

http://www.marthastewart.com/265666/decorative-jam-labels Different Design

Paper Flowers :

Flowers from cupcake liners: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-make-paper-flowers-from-cupcake-liners/

http://thehairpin.com/2011/06/diy-flowers-super-easy-extra-pretty-paper-peonies

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/

Buffet Label Templates (Cookie, Candy, ect)

http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-ice-cream-parlour-make-your-own-sundaes-buffet-concept-for-wedding-or-party Customizable labels for download at bottom of page

http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/wedding-signs-labels/custom-candy-bar-label/ Candy Bar label for bags, customizable

http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2008/11/free-table-numbers-candy-buffet-signs/ Printable Candy Buffet Signs

Seed Packet Templates:

http://mandco.typepad.com/m_co/2008/04/seed-packet-tem.html Green PDF download

http://www.erinvaledesign.com/leo_on_the_loose/2009/04/diy-scrapbook-paper-seed-packet-project-2.html tutorial using scrapbook paper & template

http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2009/03/freebie-blue-tricycle-free-garden-seed-packets.html purple and green download and yellow and grey download

http://maggiewang.com/2008/06/26/origami-seed-packets origami seed packet/envelope instructions

http://ruffledblog.com/garden-wedding-seed-packets-with-free-printable-template/ “Thank You for Coming” printable template w/photo instructions

http://www.gardensandcrafts.com/seedpackets_large_wedding.html “Wedding” Seed packet template

http://www.kodak.com/ek/uploadedFiles/Content/Consumer_Products/Tips_and_Project_Center/Create/Special_Events/wedding_seed_packet.pdf Kodak’s photo seed packet template- use photo editor to add photo.

Great Sites with DIY tutorials and Downloads:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/category/diy-wedding/

http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/category/freebies-downloads/ -TONS of Label templates @this site

http://www.marthastewart.com/274620/our-best-clip-art#/269963 35+ of Martha’s free clipart for labels and the like

http://www.weddingchicks.com

DIY Photo booth props

http://www.alittletipsy.com/2011/11/diy-photo-booth.html --instructions on how to DIY a large “Polaroid” Frame, and some mustache and lip printables

http://www.accenttheparty.com/party-blog/view/79980

http://504stitches.com/classes-diy-tutorials-how-tos/free-printable-props-diy-photobooth/

http://blog.bridesmaid.com/2011/09/diy-photobooth-props.html

DIY photo booth Ideas/instructions:

http://offbeatbride.com/2010/08/diy-photo-booth

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Wedding-Photo-Booth/ this one fits in a duffle bag

http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Makers-Wedding-Photo-booth/ this one looks like a giant old school camera!!

http://jetplanejournal.com/diy-ipad-wedding-photobooth/ Ipad photo booth ( you still need a regular camera, but no printing just viewable on the ipad)

Yay! Flags

http://www.orientaltrading.com/design-your-own-natural-mini-flags-a2-48_3088-12-1.fltr?Ntt=flag Plain Brown Flags $6 for 12. Just iron on Words and go

http://offbeatbride.com/2009/11/yay-wedding-flag Tutorial with different printable ‘yay’s

http://ruffledblog.com/entry-6-diy-yay-flags/ tutorial using the oriental trading company flags above

http://backyardconfessions.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/yay-flags-how-to/ tutorial using paper and bamboo skewers

Cupcake Towers/Stands

http://annies-eats.com/2010/08/19/how-to-make-a-cupcake-tower/ This one uses cans and cardboard

http://www.ihearthackers.com/2011/07/14/diy-cake-stand-or-cupcake-tower/ plates and candle sticks

http://modernmomentsdesigns.com/2010/12/09/mini-cupcake-stand-diy-tutorial/ individual cupcake stands- this + a mini flag = a yummy placecard

http://creativeabubot.blogspot.com/2008/09/simple-cupcake-pedestal-tutorial.html another cupcake pedistal/individual stand tutorial~

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My First Fitting....57 days to Go!

3/24/2012

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OMG we have less than 2 months to go! Today I had my first fitting and it went so well.
While I initially was extremely excited, I also had a lot of anxiety but once I got there the seamstress calmed me down. She was so knowledgeable, sweet and reasonably priced compared to the bridal salon. I purchased my dress as a size 16 so it is pretty roomy, she has to take it in, add some boning, hem it, and do the bustle. Overall it turned out to be pretty good experience.
I go back in about 3 weeks to retry it on and I can't wait!

The only negative is after standing up there for about 45 minutes my feet were KILLING me....so now i'm on the hunt for flats. I give up trying to be cute for the wedding lol....My feet are just not cooperating. Besides no one is going to be able to see my shoes.

Pic of my dress in the trunk all packed up and ready to go..

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Checks & Progress

3/13/2012

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We have 68 days to go! And things are moving along pretty well. This week I ordered our cake topper, programs, finished shopping for the honeymoon and ordered some of the BM/GM gifts. I have my first alteration appointment in two weeks. Time is speeding by....and my living room looks like this. Looking forward to all the junk being gone!

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African American Updos

3/12/2012

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While on the hunt for my perfect wedding updo, I found there was a lack of resources and pictures for AA brides. These are a few of my favorites. HTH!

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Bridal Shower Pics

2/23/2012

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My Bridal Shower was Fantabulous! Here are some pics!

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Checks, Checks, Checks...

2/21/2012

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We are now in the double digit club! We have less than 90 days to go and each day brings more and more excitement for us. In these past weeks we've gotten so much accomplished. We finished our marriage counseling and nailed down the details of our ceremony. We ordered linens for the reception and finalized some important reception details. I finalized my wedding day look and we are currently working on music for the big day. So far we have gotten back 22 RSVP's all Yes. Overall things are moving along pretty smoothly. Looking forward to the upcoming 3 months ahead.

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