January 26th, 2010
10 Pretty Wedding Cakes
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Want to see more pretty wedding cakes? Check out this photo gallery of the 50 prettiest wedding cakes on the knot.
January 4th, 2010
Tip of the Day – Winter White Centerpiece
If you’re a crafty bride looking for a DIY, inexpensive centerpiece, consider making papier-mache white fruit and place them on a cake stand for your centerpiece. It reminds me a storybook wedding.
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December 29th, 2009
Sparkling Cupcakes
If you want to save money by skipping the traditional wedding cake, consider serving sparkling cupcakes. Many cupcake recipes allow you to make the little cakes over a month in advance and freeze until ready to use. You’ll just have to whip up the icing the day before and add some sparkle.
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December 3rd, 2009
Favor Display
I love this “country store” favor display idea. At this wedding, the couple gave their guests green apples and jam as favors – how cute!
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October 25th, 2009
Paper Flowers Garlands
I love budget-friendly decor ideas, and this one struck me right away. I love these paper flower garlands with vintage button centers.
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October 25th, 2009
Tip of the Day – Fall Paper Cupcake Toppers
I think these paper rose cupcake toppers would be a fabulous addition to a fall wedding. Get them at More & More on Etsy.
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October 19th, 2009
Tip of the Day – Harvest Gold Pom
This would make a budget-friendly, adorable fall wedding decoration. Get it at Party Poms on Etsy.
Image from Party Poms
October 17th, 2009
Tip of the Day – Paper Pumpkin Place Cards
I love, love, love these pumpkin place cards from Timeless Paper on Etsy. They are extremely reasonable at $20 for 20! You could make something similar or save yourself some time and hassle and purchase them from a highly rated vendor on Etsy.
Image from Timeless Paper on Etsy
October 7th, 2009
Tip of the Day – Harvest Centerpiece
This is a budget-friendly, rustic centerpiece perfect for an autumn wedding reception. Get the how-to here.
Image from Martha Stewart Weddings
September 30th, 2009
Tip of the Day – Budget-Friendly Centerpieces
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Whitney’s Question: My fiancé and I don’t have a very big budget for our centerpieces. This is an important part of our wedding to me, but we can’t afford elaborate floral displays. Do you have any ideas on how we can make our centerpieces stand out while not spending too much?
April’s Answer: The first way to save money is to cut down your guest list. You’ll save money on food, alcohol, stationery, favors, centerpieces, linens, and more. Another way to save money on your centerpieces is making them have a double duty. For example, use your favors as your centerpieces. If you’re giving your guests boxes of candy wrapped in one your wedding colors, stack them in the middle of the table with a framed note that tells the guests to take one home with them.
You could forgo the wedding cake, purchase inexpensive cake stands, and stack iced doughnuts on the cake stands for a delightful centerpiece. Surround the doughnut cake stand with old fashioned bottles of milk. Write a note that thanks the guests for attending your wedding and a cute saying such as, “Loves never been so sweet.” This way your centerpieces serve as your wedding favors and dessert.
If you really want to have floral centerpieces, stick with using one inexpensive type of flower like carnations and group the same color together like you see below.
Image from Martha Stewart Weddings
September 23rd, 2009
5 Wedding Cake Alternatives
Want to do something different than the traditional wedding cake? Check out these five ideas for inspiration:
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September 13th, 2009
Inspiration Board: Orange and Brown
Since the fall season has been creeping up on me, I thought I would share a fall inspired inspiration board. I love these two colors together and think it makes for a beautiful color palette for an autumn wedding.
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