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You see curtains…. I see TABLE RUNNERS!
Posted by Jill in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Wedding Themes on November 2nd, 2009
I’ve searched high and low to find black and white damask linens. (Yes, I recognize that my priorities might be slightly scewed, as we have no date nor venue… but I digress.) Other damask brides have gone to great measures and great expense to get their ideal table linens. They fret over the exact right pattern of damask. Whether it is white on black or black on white. They have their pattern SILK SCREENED onto fabric. They enlist MIL’s to sew countless runners. And have them re-sew them if they are slightly off center. They spend $20 per runner. Or buy $15 yard fabric from some fabric wholesaler in China.
I have to say, after reading their stories, I was ready to throw in the towel and go with some other color scheme.
That’s where my beloved Craigslist comes in. I have no idea why I was searching under the “Household” tab, probably searching for SOMETHING wedding related! And I came across a post for a black and white damask bedding set. This woman was selling her King sized comforter, pillows and curtains. Thankfully she sold me her curtains seperatly… as much as I love damask I’m not so sure I want to sleep on it… For $30 I got four LOVELY panels of curtains. They are BEAUTIFUL! I am going to cut each panel into three runners (or have my wonderful, beautiful, talented mother do it!). 12 runners for $30! Not too shabby! 
Maybe I should rent them out to those ladies that are on their way to the silk screeners…
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Absolulity Amazing!!!
Posted by Kari in Decorations on February 8th, 2009
Every time I see this I fall more and more in love with it. This is a ‘Heart Sand Ceremony Set‘. The sand ceremony is a great way to show the coming together of two people at a wedding. I love the shape of the main 7″ vase as well as the 3 other vases. The reason there are 3 other vases is because there are two 9 3/4″ heart vases for the couple’s different colored sands and one 8 1/2″ heart vase that can be used by your officiant to represent your shared beliefs or religion or it can be used by a child to represent family unity. You can also order more of the smaller vases so that if you have more then one child you can include them as well. This is a great way to included the kids! This set also included a 4 1/2″ metal display stand for the main heart vase and a glass stopper as well. To make this even better the vases are all engravable! At only $55.00 for the set this is an amazing addition to your wedding and becomes a great keepsake.
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Unique Ideas: Ring Pillow
Posted by Kari in Beach Weddings, Decorations, Garden Wedding on August 12th, 2008
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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Lighted Calla Lillies
Posted by Kari in Decorations on May 3rd, 2008
I’m not a huge fan of these lighted calla lily bouquets as centerpieces as shown here, they seem a little to “fake” for me, though perhaps in a better setting they would work. However, I would love them as lighting along the pathway during the evening of a summer wedding. They could also look lovely with a wide white ribbon wrapped around with a bow, and surrounded by candles for a soft romantic glow. Available from Oriental Trading’s Wedding Supplies section.
I also thought I would share these wedding cake toppers from Oriental Trading – both priced under $8 for an affordable topper.
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Ribbon Bouquets
Posted by Kari in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Flowers on April 22nd, 2008
This ribbon bouquet was featured in the recent Martha Stewart Weddings magazine as part of a feature on ribbon crafts for weddings. This is such a gorgeous, unique idea for a bouquet, perfect for a bride who wants something different but still affordable. The magazine, and Martha’s website both provide complete instructions as well. And, not only do you get something completely unique and unforgettable, but it will make a great keepsake for after the wedding as well!
To see the rest of the wonderful ribbon crafts, check out the Martha Stewart website, or pick up a copy today!
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Pretty Parasols!
Posted by Kari in Bridal Gowns & Accessories, Decorations, Flowers, Weddng Party Attire on April 8th, 2008
Source: White Aisle & All you need to wear.com
Parasols are chic, trendy and highly popular right now, but if you are like most brides on a budget, you have probably thought of them as another way to spend money right? Well – here is some great news for you! These chic, adorable parasols can actually save you money!!
If you are planning an outdoor wedding, parasols make the perfect bridesmaid accessory instead place flowers. You can get parasols in many different colors starting as low as $6 ( 20-32″ at Luna Bazaar). White Aisle has larger, 32″ parasols for $9. The ones from All You Need To Wear start at $5! At those prices, a parasol is both a chic and affordable alternative to bridal bouquets.
Printed versions are somewhat more expensive of course, but even the print versions at Luna Bazaar start as low as $8.
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Wedding Buttons
Posted by Kari in DIY Weddings, Decorations on March 10th, 2008
Ritzy Bee Blog recently posted some adorable ideas for using buttons in your wedding decor! I won’t share all the photos with you, because you can see them over there – but here are my favorites:)
Buttons add a touch of vintage whimsy to a wedding, and the best part is that they don’t have to be expensive. Many of the projects shown, like that ring pillow for example, could be done using leftover buttons from grandma’s sewing box. I also really love the button boutineirre – easy to make, inexpensive and a great alternative to flowers if your guys are into the whole “flower” thing, lol. Anyway – Ritzy Bee has tons more pics so click over to see hers.
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Sea Glass Candles for a Beach Wedding Favor
Posted by Kari in Beach Weddings, Decorations, Destination Weddings, Wedding Favors, Wedding Themes on March 2nd, 2008
Looking for something unique as a wedding favor? What about a Sea Glass Candle? Each of these Soy Candles comes in a glass jar and has an authentic piece of sea glass hidden inside for guests to discover later as they are burning the candles! Tons of colors and scents are available!
Candles are made with NVSoy wax, so they burn evenly right to the bottom and clean up easily with soap and water – so the jars become keepsakes for years to come!
Tie a ribbon with a little note card around the rim with you names and date, and a sweet message, for a very unique beach wedding favor! The jars can also be handpainted with a beach motif and your names if you perfer!
If you are having a candle light evening reception, place one at each place and light it for a romantic glow. There are also larger versions that could be used as centerpieces as well!
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Silver Star eBay Finds #3
Posted by Kari in 4th of July Wedding, Black & White, Decorations, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Themes, Winter Weddings, silver stars on February 29th, 2008
And here we are again, with the last of our series on great silver star eBay finds. I actually only have one item to show you today, but I liked it so much I thought it deserved it’s own post:) This wedding cake topper has a very unique, modern look to it, and would be perfect on top of a simple white wedding cake. The cake topper is available from Twinkle Designs for about $20, so it’s very affordable as well.
This cake topper would work well for a July 4th theme, a white & black theme, or a masquarade ball theme.
Silver Star eBay Finds #2
Posted by Kari in 4th of July Wedding, Black & White, Decorations, Wedding Themes, Winter Weddings, silver stars on February 28th, 2008
As I promised, I am back with a few more Silver Star finds today:) This time, I found some amazing decor touches!
Silver lanterns with star cut outs and etching – add to your decor, or use instead of flowers for your wedding party. Especially gorgeous for a candle-lite evening wedding! These are selling for $20 for the set of four.
I also really liked these silver star accents. They are 3D acrylic silver stars with glitter – and they are fairly large (6″ x 6″) without being heavy, perfect for hanging from the ceiling over your dance floor! They are sold in packs of ten, so it works out to about $2/star.
And that’s it for today:) I will have one more post tomorrow – come back then:)
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