Yesterday, I posted about Yellow Candy Buffets, and I decided to do some more yellow posts:) So today, here are some great options for affordable yellow flower girl dresses:)

From Target.com , prices 22.99 and 12.99

From Shop at Target.com , the first one is ADORABLE for $16.80, the second is perfect for a more formal affair, priced at $60.

From Etsy sellers, World Of Wim ($40), I Love You TuTu Much ($45), Tuff As Snails ($22), and Marbols ($50)

And one SUPER cute yellow polka dot dress from Rare Editions!

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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!

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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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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You may heard that the average cost of a single wedding is around $27,000.

Now get ready for this one.

Can you believe that the average cost of a SECOND  wedding is around $12,000?

In other words, the first timers (probably without any experience) spend more than twice of what the second timers spend.

That tells me that having experience can save you more than $10,000.

Of course, there may be other factors like number of guests and wedding qualities. But I guarantee that experience and know-how’s are the main factors.

If you want to know how you can save $1,000’s or even $10,000’s for your wedding, I strongly recommend that you read Erica Yoon’s Amazing Wedding Planning guide. She has saved over $10,000 on her wedding and reveals just exactly how she did it.

And she will also layout the process in easy to follow step-by-step so you can duplicate the process.

For more information… visit her website

You choose whether you want to spend $27,000 or $12,000.

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Okay - LOVE THIS!!!  One Love Photo shared this recently as part of their Sweet Things series: unique things that people have done to make their weddings more personal. This couple had a canvas prepared with a pencil outline and divided into squares. Then, each guest gets a chance to paint in one square. This would be an awesome activity to set up at the reception, perfect for the couple with an artistic flair.

This could also be a VERY affordable option - canvas and paints are fairly affordable at Micheals or other craft stores.

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Hey guys! A few months ago, I started a wedding planning radio show called Bridal Bytes, but I got a little over booked and had to let if drop for a while. Well, we are coming back - and we are planning some dynamite LIVE interviews with wedding pros in coming months! If you would like to be notified of live interviews before they happen so you can listen in, or maybe even call in - sign up for the Bridal Bytes mailing list in the sidebar.

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Hey guys - here are a few giveaways you will want to check out:)

1. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is giving away bridal makeup kits. Their sweepstakes ends March 27, and you can enter here.

2. Hostess with the Mostess is giving away a $100 shopping spree at Wifeville! I have to be honest, I hope you don’t win cause I WANT IT, lol. But hey, go enter anyway. You have to enter be March 23.

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It so easy, in the midst of all this planning, to get really distracted with the “wedding” and forgot to plan for the “marriage.” Unfortunately - the reality is that many couples enter marriage with very little planning and many marriages end within a matter of years. Of course, that’s not always the case.

Clarence Vail and his wife, Mayme - were married in 1925. Today, they celebrate 83 years of marriage and have earned a place in the Guniness Book of World Records! The couple were 16 and 18 when they were married. Now, at 101 and 99, they have 6 children, 39 grandchildren, 101 great grandchildren and 40 great-great grandchildren.

When asked why their marriage has lasted so long, Mayme’s answer was simple:

“You take your vows, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer,” Mayme said. “I guess you just stick to it, come what may.”

You can read more about this amazing couple here - it’s a great inspiration and a reminder to spend some time reflecting on those vows and on your future as well:)

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I LOVE Spring! It means the snow is going, and it also means NEW FASHIONS:) I have a weakness for cute, spring dresses both for myself and for my girls! Take a look at this adorable spring dresses that would make gorgeous (and of course, affordable & reusable) flower girl gowns.

These dress are all from Target and most are $15-$25.

First: I personal wedding addiction - Black & White! These black and white dresses would make adorable flower girl dresses, and they are so classy! Add a small white shrug to either of the first two for a very affordable, chic look.

Another look I LOVE for Spring Weddings: Floral Printed Flower Girl Dresses. I particularly like the green and blue color scheme of the first one, perfect for spring.

And of course, flower accents are great to!

And, here is one more that I just love because it is so fresh and fun. I can picture it with blue bridesmaids gowns and a white bridal gown - it would add a fun touch to the whole thing.

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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.

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