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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 7/19/09-7/25/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Santa Barbara | Wedding Chic

This is one of my go-to blogs for inspiration. The very talented, Kelly Oshiro, is an event designer that brings her eye for beauty to her blog. This week I LOVED the gold and aqua inspiration board and the ice cream post (yum). Keep up the good work!

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Weddingbee – DIY Monogram Wreaths

Mrs. Yorkie from Weddingbee (one of the best resources on the web for brides) made gorgeous monogram wreaths that you must check out. I love them!

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Savvy Scoop – Top 10 Hangover Cures for after the Bachelorette Party

I thought this was a fun article. Check it out if you think you’ll be indulging during your bachelorette party.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Kiss the Groom – A Desert Wedding Soiree

The main color for this real wedding is red and it was used brilliantly in the attire, décor, and flowers. The centerpieces are swoon worthy and the bride’s dress is gorgeous. This wedding is just plain beautiful.

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The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Snippet and Ink

Love, love, love this blog and the fantastic inspiration boards. Take a look at my favorite three from this past week: Lemon and Sugar, Strawberry Plaid, and Apples and Horseshoes.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Intimate Weddings Blog – Brownie Pops: Yummy DIY Treats

These cute treats look delicious. I wish I could taste one. They would be great favors or desserts for a wedding, bridal shower, or brunch.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Hostess with the Mostess – How to Put Your Best Face Forward in Wedding Photographs

This is a need to read article for all brides. I loved it and am going to follow the advice from the professional photographer, Michelle Pattee.  

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Marry You Me – Maria and Robbie

This blog always seems to post beautiful real weddings. But this wedding really caught my eye. I love the bride’s attire including the adorable birdcage veil, the groom’s bowtie, and the gorgeous photography (Megan W Photography).

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 6/28/09-7/4/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Once Wed

I have a list of my top five favorite wedding blogs that I always get inspiration from – whether it be for my own wedding or my blog – and this is one of the top five. It’s an amazing resource for brides on a budget, because there are regular DIY posts and inexpensive wedding ideas that can be easily replicated. This week I fell in love with Jason and Betsy’s Wedding, Pernel and Aaron’s Wedding, and the DIY Lighted Paper Pennant Garland.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Weddingbee – Organza Embellishments

You need to see these easy to make and incredibly budget-friendly organza embellishments that can be used in reception décor or wedding day attire. Need bridesmaid’s gifts? This could be it.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: From “I will” to “I do” – A Shower Gift from the Groom

I like the notion of the groom giving his bride a gift for the wedding shower. Take a look at this post to get some great ideas.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: The Southern Weddings Daily Blog – Stevie and Blake

I had a really hard time picking out the most stunning really wedding of the week this week, because there were so many to choose from. But this wedding won my heart with the gorgeous bouquets, delightful candy bar, and the amazing photography (Sarah Maren Photography).

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 6/21/09-6/27/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Snippet & Ink

This is one of those must read everyday blogs. I loved it this week for the gorgeous real wedding and three lovely inspiration boards:  A Fun Fair Affair, Marry-Go-Round, and Wild, Retro West.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Once Wed – DIY Moon Pie Wedding Favors

What a cute wedding favor! If you don’t have your wedding favors yet, take a peek at this delightful, inexpensive idea.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Brenda’s Wedding Blog – Miscakes: 10 Ways to Avoid Common Wedding Cake Mistakes

If you haven’t chosen a wedding cake or met with your baker yet, read this article written by Erica O’Brien from Erica O’Brien Cake Design.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Darren and Kayli

This is one of those weddings where I just want to sit and stare at the pictures (from Aaron Shintaku and Amy Hinden), because they’re so freakin gorgeous. The desert bar is adorable and the bride’s attire including her shoes is stunning. Love it!

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 6/14/09-6/20/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Grey Likes Weddings

Somehow I didn’t know about this fabulous blog, but I’m so glad that another blog that I follow linked to it this week. I’ve fallen in love. Check out this week’s two real weddings: Jenna and John and Alyssa and Marty. I can’t decide which one I like better. And you have to see the Desert Inspiration Board.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Weddingbee – DIY Soap Favors

These favors are super cute, inexpensive, and easy to make. You can make them to fit any wedding theme.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Once a Bride – The Dreaded ‘B’ word: Tipping

Do you know how much to tip your wedding vendors? If you don’t, check out this helpful post.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: The Southern Weddings Daily Blog – Laura and Jason

I’m seriously loving this wedding. The photography by Kate Altmix is fantastic, the cake is jaw-dropping, and the flowers are gorgeous. This is a must see wedding!

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Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 6/7/09-6/13/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Always a Blogsmaid

This week I loved the two weddings they posted: Dario and Aisyah and Kali and Nick and the Rain-spiration board – so cute!

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Once Wed – Birdcage Wedding Veil

If you don’t have your hair accessories planned out yet, take a look at this absolutely adorable veil.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: The Wedding Lens – Which Flowers are in Season for a Wedding

Read this post to see what flowers will be in season when you wed. Go green and save money on your floral budget by using flowers that are in season.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: little white book – Brigitte and Michael

I love everything about this wedding – from the wedding cake to the beautiful photography by Casey Templeton.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Style Me Pretty – DIY Pearl Necklace

Make this fabulous pearl necklace for your wedding day and save on your jewelry.

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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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Last week at Michael’s they were having a sale, and I couldn’t stop myself from trying out a new DIY project with some of the beautiful silk flowers. I got about 10 bunches of flowers (I have to get more because I didn’t have enough flowers for the rose wreath which I’ll have to post later) and made the following two wreaths:

Supplies: 12 inch wooden floral ring, Bunches of flowers, Glue gun, and Glue sticks (not much to it)

All you have to do to make these adorable floral wreaths that could be hung on the doors leading to the ceremony and/or reception is glue the flowers around the ring with a hot glue gun. Tip: Make sure you glue the flowers close enough together so the wooden ring doesn’t show through them.

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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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These giant paper flowers were easy to make and fun decorations for my outdoor barbeque this past weekend. They would also be cute decor for a bridal shower, baby shower, or casual dinner party.

Step 1: Download and print the template from Martha Stewart onto cardstock.

Step 2: Cut out 7 petals from the template. (In the directions on Martha Stewart’s website, they direct you to cut out one petal and trace it onto the cardstock. However, I just printed the seven petals directly onto the cardstock which reduced the amount of time.)

Step 3: Take a pencil and curl each petal around the pencil in different directions.

Step 4: After cutting slits in the bottom of the petals, hot glue the bottom of each petal together as shown above.

Step 5: Overlap the first two petals and hot glue them together. Add a third petal to create the first layer of petals.

Step 6: Glue the remaining four petals around the outside of the middle three petals.

Step 7: Make the center of the flower by cutting out two circles, one six inches and one four inches. (I didn’t measure the circles. I just eyeballed it.)

Step 8: Cut slits all the way around the six inch circle and cut eight slits into the four inch circle. Use your fingers to bend some of the pieces inward.

Step 9: Glue the four inch circle onto the middle of the six inch circle.

Step 10: Glue the attached circles into the middle of your flower. Now you have a beautiful, budget-friendly floral decoration.

You can attach a stem to the flower if you want to place them in a vase. I used them without stems by attaching ribbon with my hot glue gun to the back and hanging them in different areas of the outdoor entertaining space.

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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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