Wedding Finds by Etsy

Have you stopped over and browsed Etsy.com for your wedding yet? You should! You can always find something unique and eclectic there.  Here are just of few favorites this week.
Enjoy the view!

Custom Made Wedding Card Money Box

Chalkboard Personalized Table Markers

Printable Wedding Invitation

Mini Elegant Beaded Frames

Silk Peacock Clutch

Custom Made Wedding Card Money Box

Happy Planning

DeVonda

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Popular Wedding Date is here! 11/11/11

Thousands of couples around the world are planning to be married today on this very unique date.

11.11.11 is special because there is no other date that consists of all the same number. and the day comes around once every 100 years. The date is seen as being a lucky and many people around the world have chosen to make it their wedding date. Thousands are expected to flock to Las Vegas.

Now there are some people who believe it is the groom that prefers these types of dates to get married on, because the date is so simple to remember that there is… No way they will ever forget their wedding anniversary! 

To me right now, it seems that "11-11-11” is much bigger than Valentine's Day!

Some couples are being even more creative and bold by having their wedding begin at 11:11am. So how about that!

After Friday, there will be only one more chance in your lifetime to snag a familiar date: 12/12/12, however it lands on a Wednesday and is not expected to grab as much attention.

The perfect dress, the perfect fiance`, the perfect venue...why not the pefect wedding date?

Are you getting married today?
Previous unique wedding dates: 07/07/07 and 09/10/11.

Happy Planning

DeVonda

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Father Daughter Dance Medley

I've been wanting to share this video with you. I so adore this. Father + Daughter=PRICELESS, trust me.

Happy Planning

DeVonda

Announcing NEW little black dress styles on NewlyMaid.com

OK, so most of us have a bridesmaid dress or dresses sitting in the back of our closet collecting dust since the day we reluctantly agreed to wear it. RIGHT? Well finally someone has come to our rescue. The wonderful people over at Dessy, the creators of NEWLYMAID, have come up with a great solution.  You can now trade in your old bridesmaid dress for a new little black dress at a sweet discounted price!

Think I'm joking? I am not!  Even greater news, NEWLYMAID has just added seven new styles to their fabulous collection. So come on let's pull our dresses out and get upgraded with a cute little black dress that we'll be more than happy to now wear again.

How does it work?

1.  { SEARCH YOUR CLOSET }
Select an old bridesmaid dress that you won't ever wear again. Request a pre-paid return mailer.

Say bye-bye to the dresss you've loathe for so long.2.  { SEND US YOUR OLD DRESS }
Mail your old bridesmaid dress to NewlyMaid.3.  { UNLOCK SPECIAL PRICING }
Unlock special pricing for the purchase of a NewlyMaid dress.4.  { PURCHASE A NEW DRESS }
Purchase your new dress, perfect for any occasion.

What happens to my dress after I mail it?

After inspection, your dress will be used in one of the following ways:

1} Recycling: Some dresses will be broken down and used to create new yarn which will be incorporated into the creation of future NewlyMaid styles.

2} Donation to charity: A significant portion of the returned garments will be donated to organizations that can distribute them to people in need around the globe.

It’s the best thing to ever happen to that not-so-cute bridesmaid dress, so what are you waiting for? Head over to NEWLYMAID now and start shopping and for a preview.

Take a closer look at a few. ENJOY!

 Image Credits:  NewlyMaid

Happy Planning

DeVonda

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Inspiration Board- Happy Halloween! {A Spooky Soiree`}

This board is for all of you who are getting married this Halloween! In my design, I incorporated all of the fun Halloween motifs.  

Image Credit: Williams-Sonoma, milanoo.com; Google images; azcentral.com

Happy Planning

DeVonda

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MUSIC MONDAY - Tony DeSare

"The Best You Can Give by Tony DeSare

Guide to Reception Chairs

If there is one component that can make or break your wedding decor aesthetic, it is the chairs you choose. Nothing is worse than having a beautifully dressed table surrounded by some ugly chairs.  Fortunately, there are a variety of seating options and solutions available for rentals these days. Here are four of the more common ones with price points: (Price points are based on North Carolina market)

PADDED FOLDING CHAIR

The wooden (or resin) padded folding chairs are a popular option for outdoor ceremonies and are usually the most cost-effective at about $2.50-$3.50 per chair, or $250-$350 per 100 guests. You can dress these chairs up with a chair tie or ribbon to better coordinate with overall event design. If you’re having a very formal event, these chairs may be too casual for a five-course meal in a ballroom.

The available colors for these chairs are white (most popular), black, natural wood, and walnut wood.

               

BANQUET CHAIRS

Banquet chairs are most likely the standard that comes with your hotel and venue packages. They are usually not the most appealing due to the fabric design as well as the carpet design.  If you are using banquet chairs, you can always opt to use chair covers to dress them up. I’ve seen some dreadful ones in my day. Chair covers can range from $3-$4, or $300 - $400 per 100 guests.



Banquet chairs with chair cover and sash



CHIAVARI CHAIRS

Chiavari chairs (pronounced shih-vahr-ee), are the classic, ever-present wedding chairs that many brides long for. They are a very popular option for wedding reception seating. Please note that Chiavari chairs are typically an upgrade and are not included with your venue’s wedding package.  If you’re shown photos of the venue and it features Chiavari chairs, you should definitely inquire if they are standard chairs or if you’ll need to pay more. Chiavari chairs come in many colors, such as black, gold, natural, silver, mahogany, and clear Chiavari ice. These chairs are on average $8-$10 or $800-$1000 per 100 guests.

 Reception Decor with Chavari Chairs

GHOST CHAIRS

Bye Bye Chiavari and say hello to a new chair, The Louis Ghost Chairs, also known as the Mirage Chair. They are beautiful as they are completely clear and translucent. Ghost chairs are sleek, contemporary and perfect for a modern event. They have no cushions and there is only one color available… clear, hence the name “ghost”. They don’t obstruct the line of view, and it draws maximum attention to the table and reception designs. I think it definitely brings a lot of glam to any event design. You can even put your monogram in the back of these.  Ghost chairs are becoming more popular, and more and more rental companies are adding them to their inventories, however they are still not quite

mainstream. I will be honest, they are not the most comfortable chairs around but they do look pretty!  The Louis Ghost Chairs average around $50 per chair, so be sure to budget about $5000 per 100 guests.



Monogrammed Ghost Chair





Ceremony use of Ghost Chair



Which do you think is the most glamorous for an event, the ever popular Chiavari Chair or Louis  Ghost chair?

Image Credits: theKnot, American Furniture Rental, Chavari Chairs, Google Images, Classic Party Rentals

Happy Planning

DeVonda

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