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February was a great month for Stylish Events. I posted a few DIY projects to help you repurpose your bridal magazines, a couple beautiful weddings, 28 tips on wedding guest books and much more. I wanted to share the top 5 posts of February 2010 with you {just in case you missed them}:

DIY Romantic Banner

Real Wedding in Less than 3 Months: Heather and Seth

DIY Project: Bridal Magazine Favor Boxes

Real Wedding: Philana and Michael

10 Questions to Ask a Potential Makeup Artist

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For the past month or two I’ve been trying to decide how I want to change the weekly wedding blog awards that I post each Monday. I’m always thinking about my readers and how I can help them even more than I am now. I’ve decided to change this weekly feature to Stylish Events Loves…. to feature the amazing bloggers that inspire me on a daily basis. The reason I’ve decided to change this is because I’m constantly finding more posts than I can include on the wedding blog awards of the week. Sometimes I would love to feature more than one real wedding or DIY project. So, starting this week, I’ll be featuring the posts that I think you must see if you didn’t the previous week. Hopefully, this will help all my wonderful readers!

Mindy and Jonathan’s Vermont wedding from Green Wedding Shoes features adorable rain boots, beautiful bridesmaids dresses and amazing photography.

See the pinecone place cards and other winter wedding inspiration at Modern Romance.

You need to see Erin and Steve’s sweet wedding at Our Labor of Love.

Check out the instructions for the DIY fabric pom poms over at Once Wed.

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Image from 100 Layer Cake

Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 11/8/09-11/14/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: 100 Layer Cake

There was so much gorgeous eye candy on 100 Layer Cake this week. If you didn’t see Meghan and Nevin’s romantic wedding or Zola and Derick’s vintage wedding, you must take a minute to check them out. Any bride would get inspiration from these beautiful weddings.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: The Bride’s Café – Mossy Monogram

If you’re having a rustic wedding, make these monograms to hang on the doors to the ceremony to add more romance to the event.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Austin Wedding Blog – How to Properly Cut A Wedding Cake

DIY brides should read this post – it’s helpful and well-written. Every couple should know how to cut their wedding cake, because it’s a highly photographed moment of the reception.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Ruffled – Krista and Adam’s Vintage Rustic Wedding

I’m in love with the bride’s dress {she wore her grandmother’s dress but it looks like it was made for her}, the bridesmaids’ seersucker dresses, and the centerpieces.

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Images from Classic Bride

Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 8/23/09-8/29/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Classic Bride

This blog is always on my must read list, but this week I was blown away by the blogs new design – which you also need to see. It’s beautiful! This week I loved the Treehouse Wedding, DIY Clutch, and Fall Bridesmaid Dresses.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: The Bride’s Café – Snap Station

This idea is brilliant and another option for couple’s who need budget-friendly photography options. Consider hiring a photographer for the ceremony and setting up a DIY snap station at the reception for fun pictures.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Savvy Scoop – Minimize Family Drama

A professional photographer gives his advice on how to minimize family drama during post ceremony pictures. A must read if you have family members who don’t get along very well.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Green Wedding Shoes – Leah and Chris

This wedding caught my eye as soon as it appeared on my computer screen. The bride looks gorgeous in her asymmetrical gown with her hair loosely pulled into a side bun. I love the bouquets, the DIY touches, and the simple centerpieces.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Hip Hostess – 10 Good Cheap Liquors

Are you having an at home wedding or able to provide your own alcohol? If so, this is a good list of 10 cheap liquors that taste good.

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Image from Creature Comforts

Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 8/16/09-8/22/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Creature Comforts

I recently posted about how much I love this blog – but during the past week I fell in love with it a little more. I loved the DIY Silver Glass Glittered Frame, Downloadable Sweet Little Cards, and DIY Canvas Frame Inspiration Boards. Creature Comforts isn’t a wedding blog, but you can get a lot of inspiration for your wedding and for life here.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: The Inspired Bride – Hot Cocoa Vials

This project looks easy and budget-friendly – two of my favorite things when it comes to DIY projects.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: From “I Will” to “I Do” – E-Registries

Registering online? Check out this article for tips and advice.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: 100 Layer Cake – Hollin and Eric

You really need to see this wedding. This gorgeous wedding stopped my heart for a second. The bride is adorable, and I LOVE her dress. The invitations were my favorite part – cute and unique.

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Images from little white book

The author of little white book, Courtney, is an event planner who shares her eye for beauty with her readers. The real weddings that she posts will give any bride inspiration for her own wedding and the inspiration posts always give me new ideas. Courtney definitely understands what it takes to make a wedding day modern and magical.

My top 5 favorite posts are:

1. You say tomato…

2. Shades of jadeite

3. Summer Love

4. Brett + Bowen

5. Angie + Tim

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Image from The Inspired Bride

Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 7/26/09-8/1/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: The Inspired Bride

This blog should not be overlooked by the engaged couple. Maddy, the woman behind the blog, does an excellent job of putting together inspiration boards and incorporating posts for the bride on a budget. I love her style and find inspiration from this blog on a regular basis. I especially love her color cards. The posts I adored this past week were: Inspiration Board: Madly in Love and Inspired Conversations: Courtney Kardos of Piper Riley Designs.  

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: 100 Layer Cake – Ruffly Belt

Learn how to make a fabulous accessory for your wedding day with this DIY project.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Elizabeth Anne Designs – Contract Signing Tips

Abby wrote a helpful article packed with contract signing tips. Take a minute (it won’t take you long, it’s a short article) to read this article before signing your contracts.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Snippet & Ink – Hayley and Joshua

Anyone who loves looking at real wedding pictures will love this one. The bride made 80 pink and white poms to decorate the ceremony venue with the help of friends and family and a good friend did her hair which looked incredibly romantic. I love that the bride had a local seamstress make her dress, because she couldn’t afford her dream designer dress. You would never know that this bride was on budget by looking at her wedding. Thanks for the inspiration!

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Oh So Beautiful Paper – Trimming the Budget without Sacrificing the First Impression

Maddy from The Inspired Bride wrote this guest post which is extremely helpful for brides who want to have pretty invitations without spending a fortune.

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Image from Kiss the Groom

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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Image from Once Wed

Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 7/12/09-7/18/09:

The Most Inspiring Blog of the Week: Style Me Pretty

Within the past year, I’ve never met a bride who doesn’t know about Style Me Pretty. This wedding blog is an amazing resource for décor details, unique wedding designs, DIY projects, and real wedding inspiration. This week I loved the Chic Beach Wedding Part I and Part II.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Once Wed – Cake Toppers and Favors

I love this adorable DIY project. Check out this great idea for cake toppers and wedding favors.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: From “I will” to “I Do” – Saving the Date

If you’re getting ready to send out your save-the-dates, read this article to see what information you should include on them.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: The Southern Weddings Daily Blog – Lynn and Jonathan

Wow…wow…wow. This wedding took my breath away and I fell in love with it the minute I saw the romantic ceremony décor and the gorgeous invitations. You have to see this wedding.

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This week on Stylish Events:

Real Wedding: Suzanne and Adam

Lovely Lace

Wedding Dress of the Week (Designed by Monique Lhuillier)

Wedding Blog Awards of the Week (4/5/09-4/11/09)

Engagement Photos

8 Bridal Shower Invitations

Real Wedding: Jessie and Michael

Inspiration Boards: Ivory, Light Blue, and Yellow

101 DIY Projects and Ideas  **I want to give a super huge THANK YOU to the amazing bloggers who posted about 101 DIY Projects and Ideas. Thanks to Elizabeth Anne Designs, Creature Comforts, nicole galletta, DIY Bride, and Lucky Me.

Contest – Win One of These Totes

Fashion Friday – Romantic Rehearsal Dinner Outfit

Giveaways, Contests, and Discounts:

Win Bridal Jewelry via Vintage Glam Weddings. Enter April 20^th.

Enter to win a $100 JCPenny gift card via Wish Special Events. Contest ends on April 20^th.

The Blissful Bride is giving away wedding stationery from Vista Print. Enter by April 24^th.

Custom Hand Embellished Crystal Cake Topper via Brenda’s Wedding Blog. Enter by April 20^th.

Save-the-Date giveaway via Truly Engaging. Enter by April 19^th.

Win a Print Set from Print+Press via Creature Comforts. Ends April 19^th.

Egg Press sample sale online via Perfect Bound. Save up to 50% off cards and calendars.

Inspiration Boards from Other Blogs:

Romance in the Rockies via Snippet & Ink

Down by the River via weddings by zoelingard

A Preppy Affair via The Wedding Cabaret

Beautiful Real Weddings:

Eileen and Mathew via Modern Romance

Elena and AJ via Elizabeth Anne Designs

DIY Projects:

Paper Wedding Cones via Once Wed

And More:

New Wedding Stamps via fine by m.e.

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I really enjoyed putting together the first weekly wedding blog awards last week. It was a lot of fun for me to scour my favorite wedding blogs for great posts and ideas for my readers. Here are the wedding blog awards for the week of 1/18/09-1/24/09:

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

I always get extremely excited when I see on my feeds that Snippet & Ink has a new post. I’ve gotten tons of ideas from this great blog and hope that you’ll check it out.

This week the blog posted four amazing inspiration boards (my favorite was the Ribbons and Pearls board), a list of discounts and giveaways (what bride isn’t looking for ways to save money), and Danielle and Greg’s stunning real wedding.

The Most Creative DIY Project of the Week: Flush Designs – Ceremony Programs

This creative bride put together ten years worth of love notes and made a collage for her wedding programs. This is a must see.

The Most Useful Post/Article of the Week: Elizabeth Anne Designs – Wedvice: Taking Care of Business

Do you have questions about feeding vendors, tipping vendors, or reviewing vendors? This is a helpful, detailed article covering those topics. Also, it’s accompanied by gorgeous pictures.

The Most Stunning Real Wedding of the Week: Once Wed: Kenan and RO

Need inspiration? Check out this cute couple, because their pictures are adorable. Make sure to take a peek at the stage surrounded by candles – how romantic.

The Best Budget-Friendly Idea of the Week: Ritzy Bee – Wedding Budget Planning Tips

Check this article out for ten tips on budget planning. It’s good advice for the bride that’s trying to have a fabulous wedding on a small budget.

Note: If you have blogs or posts that you would like to nominate for the next week, please comment on this post or contact me with a message through the link on my sidebar. I’m always looking for new wedding blogs and inspiring ideas!

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