I absolutely love Oriental Trading! When I need craft ideas or party supplies for my kids it’s a bargain hunter’s dream and quite often I find inspiration for weddings as well. This morning, I was looking through the Christmas Decorating catalogue and came across a fabulous favor idea for a budget winter or Christmas wedding! Oriental Trading offers a range of Photo Ornaments that you add your own picture to. They have snowflakes, snowman, gingerbread men, angels and even crocheted hearts.

You can add a copy of your engagement photo to each and use them as favors! They could also double as napkin rings: just add a length of ribbon and tie around the napkin. Or, add tags with your guests names on them and they double as escort or place cards as well! The best part - all of the ones shown below cost between 50 cents and $1.25 each!

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Have you seen the newest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings yet? I am TOTALLY in love with the cover shoot and it’s twin inside the magazine!

It’s so chic - and also budget friendly!!! The favor boxes can be purchased fairly affordably and are then prettied up with a little ribbon (instruction available for the bows on Martha Stewart). Piled in layers on a cake plate, topped with a little ribbon, paper and silk flowers and voila - no need for a cake at all!

Normally - you would have to pay both for a cake and for a wedding favor for your guests. By combining the two, you save on cost and this is so gorgeous and classy, no ones going to complain.

And - if you happen to be one of those brides who doesn’t really want a cake, it’s a great alternative all around.

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Check out the following sources for more information on the buffets and/or weddings:

1. Farfalla Wedding - 2. Our One Heart - 3. eHow.com - 4 & 5. Lara Ann Cooper - 6. Candy Favorites - 7 & 8. Scoops - 9. MixMingleGlow - 10. Boston Wedding Blog - 11. MixMingleGlow - 12-16. Wendy Myers - 17. Blissful Meadows - 18. Brides Forum - 19. Ashley’s Bride Guide - 20. Event Perfection - 21. A Touch of Sass - 22. Notes From a Cottage Industry - 23. One Wed Forums - 24. Old Monmouth Candies - 25-29. Flickr - 30 - 32. Hub Pages - 33. Girls In White Dresses with Blue Satin Sashes - 34. Nicole’s Fab Wedding - 35. Katie Elfers - 36. Martha Stewart’s Wedding Blog - 37. Home Accents

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I learned today that one of my favorite local Silk Flower experts is now offering her bouquets on eBay! I LOVE her work, and she has some amazing bouquets available right now especially for fall brides. They are also very affordable - and very life like! I have seen many wedding photos with her bouquets and they are always stunning. Check out the latest Knot To Worry designs here.

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Okay so the plan HAD been to do Fairies for F, but today I stumbled upon Yummy Cakes and changed my mind! The first four photos shown are a few of the AMAZING fruit-topped cakes from Yummy Cakes that inspired this change to F is for Fruit. So, off I went to collect some more fruit ideas for you. Enjoy!

#1-4: Yummy Cake Company #5: Fruit Buffet from Wikipedia Commons #6: Fruit Bouquets from The RiverWalk Restuarant #7-8: Delicious Treats from cuisinEtc #9: Chocolate Fountain from Chocolate Fountains, of course

And now, I am off to find me some strawberries:)

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How cute are these? From the Todd Oldham Summer Collection at FTD, these ice cream bouquets would make a wonderful centerpiece for a summer bridal shower, engagement party or even a fun summer wedding reception. With carnations as the flower of choice for these bouquets, they are also fairly affordable. If you love the idea, how about an ice cream sundae bar for dessert? A perfect late summer wedding treat!

And as a special treat for our readers, use this link for 10% OFF! Todd Oldham Flowers, Gifts & Plants exclusively at FTD

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Looking for something a bit different in a wedding cake? How about a “cake” that incorporates your favorite food, personal interests or meaningful meal?

I found these really cool “cheese” cakes - and by cheese cakes, I mean cakes made of cheese.

Take a look at these for some inspiration.

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Found at Jonathan Fong Style

Not just for Valentine’s Day - these spray rose ice cube will add a touch of romance to your reception.  Just add them to your wine buckets or floating in a bowl as a centerpiece.

Directions can be found at Jonathan’s original post HERE

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If you’ve been looking for unique alternatives to the traditional ring pillow - look no further. We’ve done some of the work for you!

We found some absolutely delightful designs at Muscari by Easter Yu!

Muscari was started in early 2008 by Easter Yu. It specializes in bold and one-of-a-kind wedding and fashion accessories crafted with feathers, silks, dried botanicals, beads, and other found objects.

Mother of Pearl Shell $25 Perfect for a beach or seaside wedding.

Flower Puff - Great for a garden themed wedding.

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I love it when I find wedding inspiration in unexpected places! Today, I found these gorgeous little ice cream treats on one of my favorite non-wedding blogs: Woman Tribune.

These would be adorable for a summer wedding, and you could customize them to suit your theme and colors. Chocolate, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, pineapple, peaches, etc. There are dozens of great ways to customize, and because these are made in small servings, they would make an adorable and affordable after dinner treat.  You can get more ideas and instructions on the original post: Irresistible Shot Glass Sundeas.

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