Love the look of a flowery headpiece for your adorable flower girl but can’t stomach the price? Check out the lovely headpiece alternative below, courtesy of our friends at 100 Layer Cake.
Photo by Garret Grove and James Moes.
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Flower Girl Headpiece Alternative
Monday, July 5th, 2010Valentine’s Day: Photo Session
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Looking for a unique way to surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Kirstin Frazell is offering Valentine’s Day mini-sessions in Central Park. Bundle up and bring along some playful props – a bouquet of red roses or some chocolates to share! You’ll have a blast and get some beautiful shots at one of NYC’s most popular backdrops. For those brides & grooms on a budget, here’s your perfect chance to get gorgeous, professional engagement photos at an amazing discount. Here are all the details:
Kiss Package – $150: 45 minute shoot, 20 digital images, private online gallery, 1 8×10 print and 1 5×7 print
Love Package – $200: 45 minute shoot, 45 digital images, private online gallery, 1 8×10 print, 1 5×7 print and 2 4×6 prints
Check out more information at Kirstin’s website.
A New Option for Something Blue
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Here is a stunning new way to add a splash of color to your wedding dress! Ashley of 2BirdStone has created a crinoline-dyeing service for your wedding dress. It’s the perfect way to add a little sass and color into your otherwise pristine dress and for a budget-friendly price of $23.
First, you pick a color – perhaps a bright blue for your “something blue” or my favorite – the delicate blush pink. See the full color palette on her Etsy shop. Then, you send her your crinoline… in 5 business days, you have it back in your perfectly dyed hue. Check out these photos of her amazing work!
Photos courtesy of Shawna Herring Photo via 2BirdStone
Platinum for Pennies: Draping Done Easy
Monday, May 4th, 2009When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.
The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling. For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!
Photo courtesy of Shaded Nation
Platinum for Pennies: Candle Table
Monday, March 30th, 2009With our recession brides in mind, we’ve created a new type of post called Platinum for Pennies. Enjoy!
On a recent visit to a florist, I spied a gorgeous table filled with oversized silver candlesticks in varying styles like the photo below. It’s a simple, yet inspired approach to decor and lighting and a great way to display your escort cards, guest book or favors. But, it’s tough to find beautiful candlesticks on a budget.
Enter your friend and mine: Ikea! For the bargain price of $8 to $10 each (depending on size), you can fill a table with their expensive-looking “Skimmer” candles without breaking your budget. Still out of your budget? Raid your nearest Salvation Army and pick up candle holders there for around $1 each and mix and match.
