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Real Simple Weddings 2010

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:28:46 +0000

I just received my copy of Real Simple Weddings 2010! And ladies, it does NOT disappoint! This edition is jam packed with tips and advice for every step of your wedding planning. I especially loved the tear-out guide that you can carry with you anywhere. And the featured weddings are sure to inspire you. Be sure and add this edition to your list of must-have wedding resources!

P.S. Don’t miss this SUPER DUPER AWESOME DIY FAVOR idea, found on page 127. Handmade {working!} pinhole cameras!!! You’re welcome!

New (Wedding) Uses for Old Things

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:02:42 +0000

Find more FAB uses for old things at Real Simple. I am addicted.

Serve Jordan Almonds in Vintage Teacups

Original purpose: Sipping Earl Grey.

Aha! use: Start your own custom and place candy-filled, vintage teacups at every table. (Or use them for favors if you can find full sets at flea markets or eBay.)

Reward: A simple and personalized dash of style.

Display Escort Cards With Miniature Clothespins

Original purpose: Organizing your papers.
Aha! use: Letting guests locate their tables in a creative way. Clip a miniature clothespin to the bottom of each paper to create the base for a rustic escort card display.
Reward: Pinning down your table assignment.

Serve Appetizers on Cake Stands

Original purpose: Showcasing a lemon Bundt triumph.
Aha! use: Serving appetizers. Have your caterer stack a small cake stand on top of a larger one to increase your surface area for canapés or crudités and free up precious table space.
Reward: No waiting time for hors d’oeuvres.

Upgrade Basic White Shoes With Clip-on Earrings

Original purpose: The finishing touch when you played dress-up in Grandma’s closet.
Aha! use: Channel Grandma’s style and update plain white wedding shoes with a funky pair of clip-on earrings. Attach them to the shoes at the center (or slightly off center), and let your fancy footwork peek out from under your gown.
Reward: Bejeweled shoes that can change with your mood.

Real Simple Weddings {2009 edition}

admin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:14:22 +0000

Be sure and grab yourself a copy of The Real Simple Weddings 2009 magazine that is now available at Crate & Barrel. This magazine is full of great tips, wedding inspiration and is simply a must have! Fun tidbit from the mag: www.costofwedding.com. Enter your zipcode and find out the average cost of weddings in your zip code! It even breaks down average costs of attire, flowers, invitations, etc. Average cost for Encinitas (my home town) weddings: $28,897-$48,161!!! Wowza!