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Affordable Favor Packaging

If you are looking for a beautiful but affordable way to package your wedding favor, check out some of these options from Beau Coup!

Embossed Favor Bags (50 cents each) with customized designer labels (58 cents each), Embossed Favor Bags with Handles (50 cents each)

Clear Top Favor Tins (55 cents), Minature Favor Tins (70 cents each).

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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 Crystal in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Flowers

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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Pink & Black Candy Buffet

Posted by Crystal in Candy Buffets

It seems you guys can’t get enough of these great candy buffet pictures so here is another one for you! This pink and black set up is from a recent Martha Stewart feature, and was featured on Ritzy Bee along with a number of amazing photos for a pink and black wedding. I love the elegant silhouette accents as well – beautiful!

More Candy Buffet Goodness:

Tips for an affordable candy buffet - with lots of pictures

Gorgeous Yellow Candy Buffet Inspiration

Apothecary Jars

Chocolate Table - YUM!

Beyond the candy - other specialty buffet ideas!

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DIY Cake Stencils

Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Wedding Cakes

For those of you considering doing your own wedding cake, take a look at this gorgeous damask wedding cake stencil from Designer Stencils! You can purchase stencils for each layer individually if you want a smaller cake or want to mix and match your favorites. You can also get the entire 5 layer set together.

They also have a great selection of other culinary stencils available.

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DIY Pomander Balls

Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Flowers

I LOVE the look of pomander balls. They are much classier then traditional baskets for flower girls and they also work well as decor items as well. There are MANY MANY ways that you can dress up a pomander ball. The amazing peony and pearl version shown above was found on eHow and just happens to come along with complete instructions to make your own pomander ball with fresh flowers. Of course, you could use the same instructions for silk flowers as well.

Here are a few more gorgeous pomander ideas (click on the image to find the source).

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Pretty Parasols!

Posted by Crystal in Bridal Gowns & Accessories, Decorations, Flowers, Weddng Party Attire

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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Yellow Candy Buffets

Posted by Crystal in Candy Buffets

Some of our most popular posts right now are our posts on wedding candy buffets. We started discussing candy buffets last May with a post loaded pictures and tips on how to create a lovely candy buffet on a budget. Then we followed up with a few posts showcasing some of the great finds we had come across using the tips we mentioned. Check out these gorgeous Apothecary Jars and glass containers.

Today, I thought I would follow up with some eye candy for one of this years hottest wedding colors: YELLOW!! Check out these two gorgeous yellow candy buffets I found!

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This one came from Mel’s Brainstorms

This one came from Living The Swell Life. I know the background and overhang make up most of the yellow color, but that works to.

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Interesting Envelope Idea

Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Invitations

Derek & Sharon shared this inverted security envelope idea on Design Sponge earlier and I thought it was worth mentioning. Now, probably not a great idea for wedding invitations – but it’s a very neat way to dress up thank you notes. They are very affordable – all you need is a little glue. They are also environmentally friendly, since you are reusing envelopes rather then throwing them out. Visit Design Sponge for simple, easy to follow instructions.

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Coca Cola Favors

Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Wedding Favors

My Dad, a avid Coke fan, would LOVE this idea! There is definitely something very unique about it and it could be perfect for a vintage wedding theme! Wedding bee, Ms Magnolia came up with the idea for her recent Altanta wedding.

Personally, I prefer the shape of the special edition Coke bottles. My dad used to collect the bottles like crazy, so when my brother-in-law decided to “elope” – aka gave us one weeks notice of a pending private ceremony – we surprised them with a informal reception and I used the empty bottles as part of the centerpieces for the impromptu party. They were a huge hit. We had rectangle tables, so I placed them along the table with single long stemmed flowers in each. We sprinkled some sliver confetti in between, and added votive candles for a romantic touch.