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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 11/22/09-11/28/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Intimate Weddings

If you didn’t stop by Intimate Weddings this past week, you’re really missing out. But don’t worry – because I’m linking to the best posts of the week which included The DIY Corsage, Adina and Whitman’s Intimate Backyard Wedding and Dale and Chris’ Beach Wedding.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: 100 Layer Cake – Booklet Invite

Creative way to put together your own invitations. Your guests will love them.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: A Practical Wedding – Promise

This article isn’t about planning a wedding necessarily, but it’s something that every bride and woman can benefit from reading. It’s truly inspirational.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Kara and Seth’s Fall Barn Wedding

I loooooove fall weddings and this one made my mouth drop. I drooled over the barn entranceway, the bride’s bouquet and the rustic centerpieces.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: The Inspired Bride – Thank You Card Tracker

This free planning tool will make keeping track of your gifts and thank you cards a cinch.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 8/9/09-8/15/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes

I really love the style of this wedding blog. This past week I adored the Engagement Photos + Cupcakes, An Eco Forest Inspired Tablescape, and Ainjil and Chris’ Vineyard Wedding (check out the amazing video at the bottom of the post).

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Creature Comforts – Lovely Locket Links Necklace

This is a cute DIY project for anyone (not just brides) and would be a great gift for your bridesmaids.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Tried and True – What to Wear to Your Engagement Pictures

I get a lot of engagement picture outfit requests from readers. I’ve thought about writing a post about what to wear, but I found this one which gives a lot of great advice.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Grey Likes Weddings – Jennifer and Jason

This wedding is ADORABLE. I seriously love the bride’s wedding dress, the cozy ring pillow, the décor, and the hot dog stand.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: DIY Bride – Where to Buy Bulk Flowers

I have been looking for a resource like this, since I thought about ordering bulk flowers online to save money for my wedding. Check out this extensive list of places you can order bulk flowers from for a more budget-friendly wedding.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 5/31/09-6/6/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Intimate Weddings Blog

Every week I follow over 200 wedding, event planning, and craft blogs to make sure I feature amazing bloggers who deserve recognition. This week I’m happy to say that the most inspiring blog of the past week was the Intimate Weddings Blog! Christina posted an adorable wedding, DIY centerpieces made out of egg cartons, and an article, Economy Perfect Excuse for a Small Wedding.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Once Wed – Bridesmaid Headbands

This headband with feathers and sparkle would really impress your bridesmaids!

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Weddzilla Blog – Top 10 Romantic Destination Wedding Locations

Would you ever consider getting married in a cave? Check out this post to find out why you might.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: 100 Layer Cake – Marisa and John

So, I know every week I tell you that you have to take a minute to check out the real wedding of the week, but this wedding is truly beautiful. You have to read the story that accompanies the photographs of how this couple planned a surprise wedding in one week! It’s incredibly romantic.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: iDiY – For the Love of Free Labels

Here are some beautiful pink and green labels – for free!

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 5/24/09-5/30/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes

Seriously, I almost squeal every time I realize that Jen has a new post on her fabulous blog, because her real weddings, engagement sessions, and inspiration boards are just that good. This week she posted Holly and Gilbert’s Wedding (I love the simplicity), a Summer Pastel inspiration board, and A Perfect Country Wedding (the photography is amazing). Every bride should have this blog on their RSS feeds!

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: THATONEGIRL…Get’s Married – “I Do Letters”

This is an adorable prop for engagement pictures, and they look easy to make.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: From “I Will” to “I Do” – Planning Your Wedding Timeline

Read this article to get tips on planning your wedding timeline which is completely necessary to have and will help you reduce your level of stress on the big day.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Style Me Pretty – Youn and Nathan Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV

This wedding is incredible! The photography is beautiful thanks to Ken Luallen. The bride did not put her bridesmaids into ugly dresses to make herself look better; the dresses are adorable (I would actually buy one to wear). The flowers, décor, favors…everything is pretty.

 The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: The Bride’s Guide – Centerpiece Budgeting Tips

Read this article if you want a few tips on how to decrease the cost of your centerpieces. Have fabulous centerpieces while staying on budget!

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 5/10/09-5/16/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Snippet & Ink: Daily Wedding Inspiration

This week on this fantastic blog, there were multiple inspiration boards (which is one of my favorite things about wedding planning): Red French Poppies, Gingham in the Garden, Navy and Peach, and Billy Buttons. Also, an adorable real wedding, Gena and Russell, was posted at the end of the week. If you haven’t checked out this blog which looks more like a wedding magazine (because the pictures are amazing), then you absolutely need to click here.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: So You’re Engayged – Birdhouse Table Cards

This is a really cute way to display seating cards.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: A Practical Wedding – What Happens if You Can’t Afford a Wedding Photographer

If you can’t afford a wedding photographer and are on a tight budget, read this post. It’s helpful and informative. (Tip: Read the comments, too. Many of the readers left great advice.)

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Always a Blogsmaid – Irene and Marty

This winter wedding is gorgeous. I love the bride’s attire, the wedding cake, and the bridesmaids’ dresses. Take a peek. Keep in mind that this wedding was photographed by the talented Karen Wise. She’s one of the best in the business as you can tell because the pictures are stunning.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Weddingbee – Invite Suite

Mrs. Green Tea is incredibly generous. She has given all readers access to templates to an adorable invite suite. If you’re looking for inexpensive invitations that look like they cost an arm and a leg, check out this great budget-friendly invitation suite.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 5/3/09-5/9/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes

I’m always looking forward to see what this talented blogger is going to post next. This week I completely swooned over Addicted to Anemones, Bay and Greg’s Rustic Wedding, and Devon and Joe’s Untraditional Wedding. Check out this blog for beautiful pictures and daily inspiration.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Vintage Glam Weddings – DIY Boutonnieres

These boutonnieres are just plain adorable and seem easy to make.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: The Austin Wedding Blog – Most Popular Wedding Trends for 2009

Do you want to know the most popular wedding trends for 2009? Take a peek at this article.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Style Me Pretty – Jessica and Kevin Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV

If you want to see a girly wedding with lots of charm, this is a must see wedding. The aisle décor and scattered pink rose petals set a romantic theme for the ceremony. The peony centerpieces made me gasp, literally.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Trendsetting Wedding – Hollywood Glam Freebie

Do you want glamorous table numbers for free? This generous blogger is sharing these table numbers with all of her readers! Enjoy.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 4/26/09-5/2/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Lucky Me

This blog inspires me on a regular basis. This week I’m in love with the Blush inspiration board, the non-matching bridal outfit pictures, the Cincinnati Budget Challenge board, and the real wedding of Manuela and Eric. The groom’s bowtie and bride’s bouquet are fantastic.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Intimate Weddings Blog – Easy DIY Wedding Programs

These programs look easy to make, are adorable, and seem like a lot of fun for guests. If you haven’t finalized plans for your wedding day programs, check out this great idea.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: EcoSalon: The Green Gathering – 20 Online Resources for Planning an Eco Wedding

This site is all about going green without sacrificing style. It’s not a wedding blog, but they have information for the eco-conscious bride! Check out this post to find online resources for planning a fabulous eco-friendly wedding.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Heather and Grayson

This beautiful couple wed at Crestmore Manor in Riverside, CA. The first picture in this post captures the feel of this wedding – fun! The bridesmaids wore dresses from Urban Outfitters and the bride made teal sashes to match them. The table settings are really pretty but what makes this wedding really adorable is the couple left on their bike.  

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Once Wed – Paper Flower Wreath

Looking for a way to decorate the doors leading into the ceremony or reception? Check out this paper flower wreath that costs next to nothing and is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 4/19/09-4/25/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Style Me Pretty

This is not the first (and it won’t be the last) time this wedding blog has won the most inspiring blog of the week. The real weddings are ridiculously amazing and this week isn’t any different: Julia and Mike’s Connecticut Wedding Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, and Part VI; Darcy and Matt Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. I absolutely love the DIY project posted this week, DIY favor boxes and the silhouette wedding cake.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: With This Ring – Favor Boxes

These favors boxes are adorable, easy-to-make and budget-friendly. Check them out.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Weddzilla Blog – How to Pick Your Fist Dance Song

I just stumbled across this blog and found A LOT of advice packed wedding planning articles. Read this article if you haven’t chosen your first dance song. This article has suggestions for the traditionalist couple, the jesters, the hipsters, the hopeless romantics, the rebels, the shrinking violets, and the smooth operators. Basically, it includes song options for every type of couple.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: The Southern Weddings Daily Blog – Leanie and Neil

Wow! This intimate and romantic wedding took place in a town in South Africa. I love the bride’s dress, bouquet, clutch and the beautiful centerpieces.  

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Hostess with the Mostess – Bling, Bling Tabletop…Bargain Style

This tabletop design is budget-friendly and perfect for a dinner or engagement party.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 4/12/09-4/18/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: The Southern Weddings Daily Blog

This wedding blog is definitely in my top ten must read wedding blogs. Every week this blog has gorgeous real weddings that inspire me. This week their real weddings included Julie and Matt, Kate and Matt, Molly and HR, Rachell and Lee, and Ceara and Nate, Part I, Part II, and Part III. The inspiration board this week was made of colors I never thought to put together, but it’s brilliant: Mint, Coral and Ivory. Karen Tran put together a pink palette that any bride using romantic pinks in her wedding would envy.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Folding Trees – Crepe Paper Roses

Are you looking for an inexpensive way to have beautiful roses at your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, or bridal shower? Check out this post on how to make crepe paper roses.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: From “I will” to “I do” – The Myth of Inexpensive Weddings at Home

If you think you’re going to cut down on costs by hosting your wedding at home, read this article. Couples usually don’t consider costs that could make their budgets soar such as portable toilets, tents, and valet parking.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Marry You Me – Abby and Evan

This Nashville wedding is beautiful. I love the bride’s Melissa Sweet wedding dress and Monique Lhuillier bolero. The ruffles at the bottom of the dress and the gold sash are so romantic. And the wedding cake and groom’s cake are fantastic.  

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Creature Comforts – Free Seating Cards and Treat Bag Toppers

Just download this free PDF file for adorable seating cards and treat bag toppers. What could be more budget-friendly than free stuff? I love this blog because the creator and writer, Ez, is always looking out for the readers with great advice and free downloads.

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 4/5/09-4/11/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: The Wedding Cabaret: Daily Wedding Inspiration for the Planning Bride and Groom

Mara, the creative genius behind this amazing wedding blog, posts so often that I would need at least five paragraphs to summarize her posts for the past week. Instead, I’m going to share my favorites. Mara posts real weddings on a regular basis, and this week I loved Brittany and Taylor, Stephanie and Rob, and Shana and Rob. The Orange Pop inspiration board is a must see for any bride using orange in her wedding color palette. If you’re looking for a specialty drink for a brunch or day time wedding, check out her recipe for Kiwi Melon Sangria *yum*. And all grooms should take a minute to look over the Tuxedo Glossary.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Jolie Jolie – DIY Tie String Program

These programs look fairly easy to make. The directions are detailed and pictures accompany each step.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: The Lazy Bride’s Guide – Bathroom Baskets

Putting DIY bathroom baskets inside the bathrooms of your reception venue will make your guests more comfortable and feel special. Ensure that your guests have a great time with this thoughtful, inexpensive addition. Read this article for the items that should be in the bathroom baskets.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Style Me Pretty – Anne and John, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, and Part VI

This Connecticut wedding took place on a rainy day, but this couple didn’t let it spoil their big day. The bride’s dress is beautiful and I love the lace detail at the bottom. The stationery (which you’ll see in Part III) is beautiful and elegant.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Hip Hostess – Kids DIY Table

Check out this post if you want a cute and affordable way to decorate a kid’s table for the reception. If you keep the children happy and busy, their parents will be able to enjoy the wedding celebration.    

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 3/29/09-4/4/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Diva Dialogue: Your Source for Wedding Trends and Tips

This blog comes from the creative Wedding Paper Divas who sell a wide variety of wedding stationery at affordable prices. This week they posted ideas for bridesmaids’ gifts, answered a reader’s question about wedding cakes, posted a hot pink and black inspiration board and began a series about bridal style. Is your style Timeless Romance, Modern Simplicity, French Country?

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Once Wed – Springtime in England

Learn how to make your own bridal bouquet out of red/white anemone stems, pink roses, ranunculus stems, buttercup greens, vinca vine, and green hellebores. The instructions are well written and the post includes many easy-to-follow pictures.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Wedding Dresses Magazine – Choose the Right Bridesmaid Dresses

Read this article for great advice if you’re still trying to pick out your bridesmaids’ dresses.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Elizabeth Anne Designs – Heather and Gian

Check out this beautiful Malibu wedding photographed by Jasmine Star. The color palette of deep reds, purples, and pinks is incredibly romantic. I love the guest book idea and the outdoor lounge area with the purple throw pillows.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: One Lovely Day by Project Wedding – Free Online Patterns from Amy Butler Designs

This great freebie includes patterns to create centerpieces made from Paper Irises, adorable gift tags, and place cards for your reception or bridal shower.   

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Congratulations to PDXBride:

“What a pretty dress!! We are saving money all kinds of ways. 1. we are having our wedding at a small B&B ($750) for really whatever we need all day, all night, Friday, and Sunday, plus we have stopped by way too many times and they are so laid back. 2. Using local, small vendors. Our caterer is young and just starting out, so she is a lot less expensive than anyone else we looked at (about $15 per plate), our baker works out of her own house. 3. We have friends helping out with everything, my brothers girlfriend is doing my hair, a friend is doing our flowers, my friends mom is basically my day of coordinator 4. I am making my own invites and did a lot on my own for my save the dates. 5. I am making gifts for my bridal party . . . and so many more things too!! Anyway, maybe I should stop rambeling. I love the dress!!”

Please look out for an e-mail from me requesting your contact information!

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 3/22/09-3/28/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week:  Once Wed

This is one of those blogs that I aspire to be like! This week they posted a Modern Breathless inspiration board, a Mod Table Top, and a unique, delightful real wedding: Josh and Lou. I loved the bride’s birdcage veil, the charming wedding cake, and the groom’s boutonniere. But what sent this blog over the edge this week was the DIY project, Lacy Saucer Centerpieces. They’re great for a dinner party or wedding.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Style Me Pretty – Sugar Packets

Give your guests a sweet treat with these adorable DIY favors. A spoonful of sugar…..

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Bespoke: A White Box Blog – The “plescort card”: Knowing the Difference between Place Cards and Escort Cards

This article is straightforward, easy to read and great for the bride who’s wondering if they’re using place cards or escort cards (and why it really matters).

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Always a Bridesmaid – Max and Mara

The bride’s wedding dress designed by Diane von Furstenburg was the first thing to scream fabulous when I looked at the pictures of this wedding. I love the romantic centerpieces and the ceremony décor. Check out this beautiful event for wedding planning inspiration.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: How About Orange – Gift Bags Made from Envelopes

This blog isn’t a wedding planning blog; however, I get tons of ideas from it. Buying individual gift bags can really start to add up. Make your own mini gift bags for bridal shower favors, wedding favors, or dinner party favors from envelopes. This post will show you how to do it.

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