Last chance to win ...

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* 100 Lined Inner Invitation Envelopes

* 100 Outer Invitation Envelopes, printed with return address

* 100 Response Cards

* 100 Printed Response Card Envelopes

* 25 Extra Outer Invitation Envelopes, printed with return address

* All Entrants win 50 Free Bridal Shower Thank You Notes!

One winner will be drawn and notified December 1, 2009.

Just click here to go to the B. Joyful Invitations site and enter the contest.

Happy Thanksgiving

Today when we are filling our bellies and giving thanks, I just want to say ....

to YOU!! I can't believe how wonderful this little venture of mine has turned out. The fact that you guys read this blog fills my heart and makes me grateful to you every single day. Thank you for accompanying me on this journey .. I couldn't and can't do it without you.

Enjoy the holiday!

And as always ... thank you.

I am a baddy

I promised you big news today but I can't provide it cause .... cause it didnt happen today ... and you know how careful I am .. I don't report to you guys until it is signed, sealed, and delivered ... so I am going to have to keep you in suspense for a little while longer.... not long though I promise!

Ooooh but I did find some kind awesome wedding hair inspiration ... this is what I want my hair to look like on the weds, fancy and polished but loose and chic .... check it ...

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Hello pretty blonde lady ... can you dye your hair brown ... and then put it on my head please!! Thank you .. I'll be expecting it in the mail shortly.

Nothing new to report

Well, nothing new today that is .. but tomorrow ... I will be back with some big news!


PS: our yarmulkes arrived!! They look awesome! Yay! And I ordered some gifts for my girls .. but I won't be posting them up here .... the spies!... they are everywhere! But I promise to show you pics after I give them out ... you know I love to share everything you guys.

Bridesmaids gifts with purpose

So, you say you wanna get your girls something pretty, something affordable, something shiny maybe??? Now how about all of that plus charitable and good for other women? Can't be done? .... oh yes, yes we can!

Check out The Breast Cancer Site Store which is chock full of goodies at totally reasonable prices and all of your purchases provide mammograms to women in need. Want some evidence??? Good call counselor ...

Exhibit A - how about some pearls for your girls???

Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings for only $14.95

Classic Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings also only $14.95

Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Pink Ribbon Charm $24.95

Exhibit B - ring-a-ding, ding?

Love Knot Ring $7.80, seriously!

Exhibit C - maybe you're into heavy metal?

Sterling Hammered Monolith Necklace & Earrings Set for $24.80

Fulani Wide Cuff Bracelet .... $18.00, yup.

You know I've made my case.

Oh and if your not into the jewelry thing, they have clothes, home products, bags, accessories ... let's face it, they have everything. So what are you waiting for?? Go buy yourself something pretty and help out women in need ... has there ever been a better idea? Answer = nope!

Aren't you lovely ...

While surfing for some b-maid gift inspiration the other day I happened upon ...

this sweet necklace ...

and this pretty one too ...

How fabulous are these?? Both from Dogeared. You know your girl loves a tree accent on pretty much anything ... and these are just darling. Someone page the Big Guy and let him know I need a little bit of this in my world. Stat.

I am a big winner!

I WON a pink Breast Cancer Awareness wedding garter from Julianne Smith! I am such a lucky ducky! Julianne makes amazing stuff! Check the merchandise ...

That's another wedding task to mark off the list! Garter = Accomplished. Thanks Julianne!

Purchased yesterday

Yesterday I got these ....

from ebay .... for 2 dollars each! TWO DOLLARS!

More will become of these, I promise!!! ... but your going to have to wait to see what it is .... I know, I am terrible! But a girl's got keep some mystery, right??

Customized Map Giveaway

Our invites have gone out and the RSVPs have already started trickling in ... PS: Our RSVPs = hilarious, leaving a message space was the best idea ever! Thanks Leslie!

... ok back on track ... my point: I don't need a custom map ... I want one ... but I dont need one, so I am not entering the

PaperCake Design

Customized Map Giveaway on the Weddzilla blog ... but you should!

Check the handiwork ...

Go. Enter. Now. Seriously.

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It's my anniversary = no blogging for me today. Just a yummy dinner with some reminiscing on the side.

 

Love you Big Guy .. seven years ... and not nearly long enough.

 

 

 

Be back tomorrow with the good stuff.

Online Bouts

Umm did you know that you can order boutonnieres online? Yeh, people FTD.com sells wedding floral gear! Bouts, centerpieces, corsages, even ring pillows .... And if your looking to save a bit on floral design, ordering some of the floral elements online is a great way to go.

Check out these awesome bouts I found ...

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Or this awesome centerpiece...

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Wedding Task: Videographer

Accomplished!

Check out the deets on my post over at the Weddzilla blog.

I need this in my life ...

Ok quick wedding break ...


I want this.

No, I am not a drug addict! It a Molecular Gastronomy kit! Think about all the foams and bizarre caviars I could make! I have always been more science geek than anything else!

Ok back to weddings ... we sent out our invites yesterday! And tomorrow, I'll tell you about yet another wedding task we have accomplished!

Wedding Task: Florist

Accomplished!

Yep, thats right folks .. we booked our florist! The super cool, super creative, super floral dude that is .....

James Abel Events

The brains behind these beautiful blooms ...

For more for his work check his site or SMP where he has been featured a number of times.

James made us an offer we just could not refuse .. including a chuppah, high and low centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres,  flowers for cocktail hour, even arrangements for the bathrooms! And for a price that actually worked in our budget, right from the start, no haggling or arguing! I know, its unheard of!

You know your girl is always ready to hussle in this wedding game  .. but to tell you the truth, when everything goes nice and smoothly lie it did with James ... it such a relief! And it def makes these countless wedding decisions soo much easier!

One more thing to check off that long list of wedding to-dos! ... I love it when a plan comes together.