JUST A REMINDER:

The $199 Sale at Chrys Cross Bridal ends TOMORROW, August 31, 2007.

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We haven’t had one of these in a while, so here is a wedding planning stress break from our friends at Coke zero. As part of their new “Life as it Should Be” campaign - they are giving you a chance to decide how life should be (kind of like wedding planning, but without the budget and mother in law in the way, lol).

Using clips from black and white movies, you get to name the actor(s) and the movie, write the script, and decide how YOU think life should be. You can then send your movie to your friends and compete with other movies for the highest rating. You could also have a lot of fun with this - send “The Secret” asking a friend to be a bridesmaid, or send a movie to your guy letting him know why you think he’s the hottest thing since sliced bread:)

Enjoy:) Remember, this is supposed to be FUN - if you’re feeling overwhelmed, step back, take a deep breath and enjoy a short stress break.

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Preston Bailey has everyone talking this week with a new website design and the exciting launch of his own wedding blog: Inspirations & Transformations! Preston’s amazing floral and event designs have earned him a spot as one of todays top wedding celebrities - and a client list that includes names like Oprah and Donald Trump. While his services might be a little out of the price range of a bride on a budget - his website, his blog and his books are sure to provide more the a little bit of inspiration for any bride.

If you love floral design and event design - you’re going to want to get your hands on at least one of these books! They are so full of gorgeous inspiration that you will want to read, re read and re-re read them. Each one is full of beautiful photographs of amazing design and floral arrangements, making perfect coffee table books or engagement gifts. Each of Preston’s books retails for $45, but you can find them in on our Amazon Bookshelf for under $30 with free shipping.

For bride’s who have their hearts set on some Preston Bailey styling - if a destination wedding is something you would consider, you can get Preston Bailey wedding packages at Sandals starting as low as $1700! The $1700 Floral Elegance Package includes Location Decor, Bridal Bouquet, Groom’s Boutineirre, Wedding Cake, 2 Centerpieces, seating and table seatings for the bride and groom, and seating for additional guests as required. That’s a fair bit of Preston Bailey Style for a great price. Here are some pictures from the Floral Elegance package.

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Check out these gorgeous DIY note cards from WeddingBee’s Miss Eggplant! How cute are they?

Complete instructions with tons more pics are here on her post

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This year’s edition of the Cheap-Chic-Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest has come to a close and these dress was the luck winner! The designers at Chrys Cross Bridal and Nadine Sheree are now working to produce a wearable version of the gown which will be available to purchase this coming fall!

The entries this year were astounding once again. It really is amazing what some of these ladies have been able to come up with using toilet paper a glue. I particularly like the ruched bustline line with loop detailing on winning gown - very nicely done! Here are some of the other entries that are worth showing off!

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Ready for another Real Deal? Once again, we have waded through the many knock-offs and found some true designer bridal deals on eBay! These gowns are either once used, or new from brides who never got hitched!

FNID OF THE WEEK: $3500 Romona Kreveza Gown, starting bid is only $199 with NO RESERVE!!!

Designer: Romona Keveza
Style: L630 in silk white
New/Used: bridal salon sample gown
Size: size 10
Retail: $3500
Listing Price: starting bid is $199 with NO RESERVE!!!!!

Designer: Melissa Sweet
Style: Carmela in diamond white
New/Used: used once
Size: street size 0/2
Retail: $4000
Listing Price: $2000

Designer: Lazaro
Style: LZ3153 in ivory
New/Used: used once
Size: street size 6-8 unaltered
Retail: $3500
Listing Price: starting at $999

Designer: Maggie Sottero Haute Couture
Style: Not listed - in ivory
New/Used: never worn
Size: street size 14-16
Retail: not listed
Listing Price: starting bid is 99 CENTS!!

Designer: Jim Hjelm
Style: Not listed - in ivory
New/Used: used once
Size: size 14
Retail: not listed
Listing Price: starting bid is $1500

Designer: St. Pucchi
Style: Not listed - in ivory, with jacket and dress as well as $500 of accessories
New/Used: used once
Size: size 10-12
Retail: not listed
Listing Price: starting bid is $1500

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A lot of people hear “cheap” and think “tacky” but there is a BIG difference:

This is CHEAP:

From eBay: Chic Bridal Shoes Under $20 - very elegant and tasteful, even on a budget

This is TACKY:

Yes, yes I KNOW - they are SO COMFORTABLE. They’re also PLASTIC GARDENING SHOES!!! Seriously - if there is ever a day NOT to wear rubber shoes - it’s your wedding day. If you want comfortable, try these instead. Also all under $20!

And my personal favorite: If you are having a Vintage feel or theme to your wedding - these are delightful and fun without being tacky:) They are also affordable at $10 per pair

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This is a project I finished this weekend at an online Scrapbooking crop session. This one is made with magnet stripes on the back of the pins so it can hang on the fridge, but I thought it could be a great idea for decorating around a wedding or reception area. For example, place poles along a walkway and string ribbon from one pole to the next. Then, use clothes pins to hang pictures of the couple from the ribbon. Use papers and embelishments to match your wedding.

Another idea would be to use it as a pew decoration. Drape ribbon or even tulle from one pew to the next then use a single clothes pin to hang a decorated photo from the tulle at each pew. Actually - you could do both. Use them at the ceremony, then remove them and take them with to decorate the entrance to the reception area.

This would work well for a informal or semiformal wedding. For a more formal wedding, you could try painting or decorating the pins to make them look less rustic. Depending on what you do for paper and embelishements, this could be a very very affordable project.

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If you are planning a destination wedding or have quite a few out-of-town guests attending your wedding, it’s important to keep that in mind when choosing where to register for wedding gifts. The point of a registry is to make gift shopping easier for your guests - and if Uncle Bob is flying in just hours before the wedding - chances are he isn’t going to want to run around town just to make sure the Waterford Crystal vase he gives you is from your list. There really is no point in a registry if your guests can’t get to it.

Fortunately, the number of sites offering online registry services is growing quickly. Today, you can register for almost anything - from the traditional Denby China Dinnerware right down to your honeymoon! Many retailers are also offering their registries online as well. Often, these registries will give your guests the option of purchasing from your list and having the item shipped straight to you - saving them from having to worry about stepping off the airplane with a suitcase full of shattered Lalique Crystal.

Is your registry “guest friendly”?

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