Fall already!

I am so ready for fall I can smell it.  I thought to myself yesterday, how soon can I put out my fall decor and not seem Ridiculous.  I mean it will be out until the "other" holiday (Christmas) takes off.  I am ready for football, pumpkin spiced lattes, and weddings.  I loooove fall weddings. It is my favorite season by far, and I am anxiously awaiting its arrival.

Here are some fun fall weddings things from the internets:

Photo Courtesy of Sugar Pie Farm House

photo courtesy of  dishl

photo courtesy Southern Charm

Big Sale for MIddle Tennessee Brides!

BRIDES:
Something Old, Something New in Nashville is gearing up for their big sale on August 25th. This store is a consignor and bargain hunters dream come true. Check them out!

From their Facebook Site:

It's Time for a Big Sale at
Something Old Something New

New/Sample Wedding Dresses starting at $50 - $750
New/Sample Bridesmaid/Party $25 - $100
Shoes $15 -- Veils $50 -- Jewelry/Headpieces $10 - $50
Wedding Decorations, Christmas Decorations: Trees, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper

Event Decor: clips lights, electrical cords, valences

 Check them Out at:
7009 E104 Lenox Village Dr., Nashville, TN. 
or
(615) 428-8379
or
on Facebook 
or
Their website here

Note: Hours of Operation Currently accepting appointments only

Something Old Something New Boutique opened in April 2012.  The store features new, sample, and consignment wedding and party items at reasonable prices including: wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of bride gowns, party dresses, shoes, jewelry, decorations, planning books, and more

Unique Bridal Party Gifts

Are you searching high and low for a great gift idea for you bridal party?  I have come across a few that I think are unique and different from the usual monogrammed beer mug or set of pearls. 

Ladies First:

Get these sweet hangers at www.etsy.com

Personalized Make-up kits you can get these everywhere.

Gentlemen:

Personalized Mustache Toiletry Bag at etsy.com

a set of 4 for only $59.99 at etsy.com

Trend Alert: Send Off

Move over sparklers, bubbles, and bird seeds. There is a new Sheriff of the send off in town.   Chinese Wish Lanterns have become a budding trend in the wedding world.  They are beautiful and make for a great photo-op and site in the night sky.   Just do it before your guest get to "tipsy" always err on the side of caution. ;)

A few Retailers:

• http://www.wishlantern.com
• http://www.amazon.com

Light the fuel cell, wait for the lanterns to fill up with hot air and then let go. You and your guests will gaze as the Wish Lantern floats up to the sky.

Ruffles for days...

I love a good fun ruffle, and I am so glad they are back. The wedding industry has been flooded with ruffles and it is glorious.  You can even carry your ruffle theme straight into your new martial bedroom ;)

http://atelierjoya.blogspot.com

ruffledblog.com

etsy.com

 

greenweddingshoes.com

 

 

BBQ and Brides!

These two things don't automatically go together, but in the country its like "peas and carrots." I had the pleasure of attending a true country wedding this weekend.  It was a top a hill with nothing but tree lines and green as far as you can see.  The groom owns his own BBQ business so it was the perfect catering idea for this fun couple.  Sadly, I left my phone in the car, so I didn't catch any pictures of the wedding :(  but, here are a few I found on pinterest that I adore.

I mean, if you are going to do it, do it right :)

hosttess.com

somecountryinthecity.tumblr.com

Memories!

Looking for a cool way to display your wedding memories?  This would be a neat idea for your boudoir or powder room. Please, do me a favor don't hang this in your entry foyer. LOL
This is a neat way to display your veil, garter, and program.

Fancy Shmancy

So, since I have been sticking my toe in the wedding biz, when I am a guest at other peoples weddings.  Or I see pictures of weddings I have gotten pretty good at guessing how much they spent on certain items, and in my personal opinion if that was a "waste" of $ or not.

For example.  The last wedding I went to they had monogrammed embossed paper hand towels in the bathroom.  Now, come on.  You are telling me instead of  an extra hour with the photographer, or an upgrade on their honeymoon they spent $100+ dollars on paper towel?!?!.  I guess I am more frugal (cheap) than that.  Ok, enough of my rant.  Do you want to look, but are on a budget?  Then do it yourself.  How?

1. Buy a $20 Embosser
2. Buy your desired amount of cocktail napkins, paper towels, etc.
3. Stamp away
4. Viola