Introducing Divine Events by Helena…Bridal Inquirer’s newest Featured Vendor!

{photos by Melissa McClure Photography}

Helena is a romantic at heart who loves nothing more than seeing two people join their lives together in marriage and celebration with loved ones. Helena worked as a wedding coordinator’s assistant and gained valuable experience establishing the skill set necessary to successfully plan and execute flawless events. She quickly realized that she wanted to begin planning weddings for her own clients and launched Divine Events by Helena.

Helena offers Day-Of, Day-Of Plus, All Inclusive and Destination Coordination packages. All packages include itinerary development or assistance, day-of vendor coordination and time management. Contact Helena today for a more detailed description of her services and to schedule your free consultation today!

I had no idea…Anthropologie allows you to create a “wish list”…which is just an even cuter way to say “wedding gift registry”! How exciting…I LoVe Anthropologie home items! Here is my “wish list”:

What are you wishing for?

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I am pleased to introduce you to Courtney of After the Engagement, one of Bridal Inquirer’s featured vendors for the month of November! Courtney offers day-of, month-of and full-service packages and is one of San Diego’s most highly sought after wedding coordinators. Her services are budget friendly making her accessible to brides planning a $5,000 or a $500,000 wedding. Her main priority is that YOU have the wedding of your dreams! To read more about After the Engagement, click here.

Back Porch Shoppe offers custom shabby-chic, vintage inspired, 100% handcrafted wood signs…adorable wedding decor!

I came across a  post today on the $2000 Wedding blog and it was such a great pre-wedding to-do list that I wanted to share it with you. It is so easy to get caught up in all of the details of planning your wedding, but discussing these key issues are a must-do (IMHO), even way before the planning ever begins. Of course it is all easier to say and harder to do! I knew my husband for ten years before we were married and after a year and a half of marriage, we are still learning how to communicate as the married “us”. =) I am in no means an expert, but just thought these were so well written and rang true.

Turquoise and Peach…what a delightful color combo!

This wonderful Moroccan inspired dessert table is by the amazing Amy Atlas.

Her dessert tables always leave me wanting more!

Don’t you just want to throw a party when you see these yummy treats???

LOVING this super stylish and inexpensive way to add a splash of color to your reception venue! Keep the theme going by adding the matching napkin holders too!

You can find yours here.

Pink Cake Box has the MOST unique cakes I think I have ever seen. Isn’t this one FANTASTIC?

Now YOU can “Air Your Dirty Laundry” at your engagement party with pre-made kits from Melangerie! As much as I would like to call myself a DIYer, this sure does make it easy to have a super fun party theme in a bag! And you can make a keepsake or guestbook out of all of the cute notes when you are all finished! As soon as we get our house I am going to get myself a kit to throw a housewarming “Air Your Dirty Laundry” party! FUN!

This guest book idea encourages event attendees to decoratively air out the guest(s) of honor’s “dirty laundry” by jotting funny stories on note cards shaped as t-shirts, tank tops, pants, and skirts. The kit is available in 6 different colorways (Red, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green and Neutral) for $35/ea, and includes the following packaged in a sweet mini laundry bag with space to fill-in the event date:

*40 note cards (10 t-shirts, 10 tank tops, 10 pants, 10 skirts)
*48 mini wooden clothespins (to clip up notes with)
*8 yards of clothesline
*1 coordinating prompt label that encourages guest’s to write notes (shaped to fit on a 50 fluid oz. Tide detergent bottle)

Who isn’t looking to save a little green while planning the wedding of their dreams? Check out Bride$hare from one of our faves, The Broke-Ass Bride. Imagine finding another bride that has a similar color scheme as you or the same style…now imagine you could share the cost of using each others centerpieces or accessories. At Bride$share, you can do just that! Have leftover items from your wedding or want to sell your wedding gown after the big day? Well, you can do that too!

The Bride$hare mission is simple: help ease pressure on the wallet – and the world – through the recycling and reuse of everything wedding related. After all, green is the new white! Enjoy!