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I Now Pronounce You Paid In Full: Who Pays for What During the Wedding Celebrations

2011-09-20T13:26:00.008-04:00

There’s no two ways about it: weddings are expensive. Paying for every detail is enough to drain any family’s financial coffers and – even worse – leave them wrestling with debt. Especially for new couples paying their own way during the wedding, the expenses quickly add up. The following is a traditional guide to dividing expenses equally and fairly among the four major participants in planning the four main parts of the wedding celebration: rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. These are guidelines more than rules, and are intended to show tradition more than carved-in-stone etiquette.

The Bride’s Family
There’s a popular misconception among the unmarried of the world that the bride’s family foots the entire bill. That’s not entirely true, though unfortunately it may feel that way for the father of the bride! Traditionally, the bride’s family finances the reception dinner with all its facets: the food, drink, venue, service staff (including tips), flower arrangements, wedding favors, and any other miscellany. The bride’s family also pays for many of the necessities leading up to the ceremony: these usually include the bridal gown, the wedding invitations and save-the-date announcements, as well as the engagement and wedding photographs. Finally (!) the wedding ceremony costs, the photographer and videographer fees, the cost of the ring bearer and flower girl accessories, the transportation costs and bridesmaids bouquets are all picked up by the bride’s family. Honestly… if you’re the parent of a young girl, start saving right now.

The Bride
Compared to her family, the bride gets off relatively easy. Brides traditionally pay for the groom’s wedding band, gifts for her bridesmaids, the bridesmaids’ luncheon, her blood test fees, and the wedding day lingerie. In the strictest traditional sense, the bride should also pay for her out-of-town bridesmaids accommodations.

The Groom
Okay, guys. Time to pony up. Following the engagement ring (that two-month’s salary guideline is passé, by the way) you’ve still got a few things left to buy. You’ll pay for the honeymoon, the marriage license, and gifts for your groomsmen. The gentleman groom, however, also pays for the bridal bouquet and corsages for your mother and your new mother-in-law. You’ll also pick up the boutonnieres, ties, and accessories for the groomsmen, and finally the bride’s wedding ring. Gifts for the ushers and for your parents go the extra distance to showing your class. You should also pay the honorarium for the judge, justice of the peace, or clergyman who officiates the ceremony, too.

The Groom’s Family
Besides their own attire, the groom’s family is responsible for the rehearsal dinner and all its details.

The Maid of Honor
Bachelorette parties and wedding showers are the responsibility of the maid of honor. This includes all the details, top to bottom.

The Best Man
The best man is master of ceremonies and godfather of the bachelor party, from the planning to the execution to pouring all the guests into cabs at the end of the night. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.

The Groomsmen and Bridesmaids
Most of the attire – for example, the tuxedo rental and costs of the gown – are the responsibility of the individual wedding party member. They also give a gift to the newlyweds. Groomsmen arriving from out-of-town are also expected to pay for their accommodations.

My Wedding Favors has a complete selection of elegant yet inexpensive wedding favors to fit any taste and style. They also carry a complete selection of groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts. Visit their store at www.myweddingfavors.com to browse the complete catalog.

Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

2011-08-05T14:25:00.014-04:00

Cake toppers come is a variety of styles, from elegant to whimsical. You can use a traditional bride and groom cake topper, with interchangeable brides and grooms to match your hair and skin color... or a funny bride and groom, with the bride dragging the groom by the collar! For an elegant wedding cake, a popular choice is to use a monogram cake topper, enhanced with Swarovski crystals! From hearts to photo cake toppers, you'll be able to find the perfect touch to top your wedding cake!

You've decided on the perfect cake, now choose the perfect Wedding Cake Toppers from The Wedding Channel Store! Here's some of our favorites:

Script Initial Cake Topper

Personalized Acrylic Heart Cake Topper

Interchangeable Cake Topper

Sparkling Love Cake Topper

Lettered Swarovski Crystal Cake Topper

Sweetheart Cake Topper

Announce your wedding in style with wedding stationery from PM Custom Weddings. Unique and tasteful designs abound in Save the Date Cards, Wedding Stamps, Thank You Cards, Wedding Invitations, and more.

Tips for Fall Weddings

2011-07-26T13:08:00.015-04:00

Fall is a wonderful time of year for a wedding. Fall temperatures are cool and weather is good. When planning fall weddings there are a few things you should keep in mind. When choosing the colors for your wedding, stick to deep, rich colors rather than muted or pastels. Deep colors look perfect against an autumn background. Consider choosing a natural palette that goes with almost any other burst of color.

You can often more easily locate a venue in the fall. There are some stunning locations to choose from when considering fall weddings. Outdoor weddings are particularly romantic in the autumn. The fall colors are abundant, giving a rich appeal to the background. Keep in mind that the temperatures can still be quite warm. Provide coordinating pashmina shawls to the bridesmaids as stylish evening wraps.

Your bridesmaids don’t need to wear heavy fabrics and the groomsmen needn’t wear dark suits. Choose the materials and colors that you prefer, regardless of the season. Choose an interesting bright color to add highlight to the earthy tones. Some good choices include mango, gold, navy, chocolate, and hot pink. Almost any color that you choose will mix well with the neutral tones of fall.

Outdoor weddings can be beautiful in the autumn. Fall weddings offer the best of both worlds. If possible, choose a venue that offers a patio or garden setting. Guests can stroll outdoors or may stay inside if they prefer. The crisp evenings offer a nice temperature comfort level. You’ll also have plenty of choices for décor. The tones of autumn can be used in many natural textures to create a warm, earthy effect.

An autumn wedding is often easier to plan when time is short. Many venues that are booked up in the summer months may be available in the fall. There is also often better availability for churches. This means that you may have the ability to get the church and venue that you prefer.

Shop PM Custom Weddings for a beautiful selection of fall wedding invitations and fall wedding stamps to set the tone for your perfect day!

SALE - 35% off Wedding Invitations!

2011-07-24T22:33:00.002-04:00

We're having a summer sale! Get your wedding invitations or save the date cards at PM Custom Weddings and save 35% through August 31. It's a great time to order your fall wedding invitations, or your save the date cards for your spring wedding! Click image below to shop now!

Use Promotional Code: INVITE4EVENT

* 35% of the invitation net sale price will be deducted when ten or more qualifying invitations are purchased and the coupon code INVITE4EVENT is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through August 31, 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on purchases through Zazzle.com only. Expires 8/31/2011.

Selecting Your Custom Wedding Stamps

2011-07-01T20:36:00.001-04:00

Why would you consider using custom wedding stamps? There are many reasons that these can be of tremendous benefit to you. For one thing, they are a good way to actually reduce the cost of your wedding stationery. This is because you could use the simplest and plainest invitations and envelopes when relying on custom wedding stamps that feature your engagement or wedding photos.

There are more than just a few types available and they can use custom art and images, be selected to match the style or theme of your wedding event, or even be relied on to serve as the focal point of the mailing.

Need an example? Let’s say that you have a very basic invitation style. For our example we’ll say that you have a cream colored card stock and matching envelopes. You have opted for a charcoal grey ink, and this leaves things a bit on the “plain” side. You decide to liven up the envelopes using custom wedding stamps. The main envelope has a stamp with your engagement photograph on it in full color. The RSVP envelope has a stamp that matches the color scheme you have selected for the wedding décor. You also opt to order stamps for your bridal shower invitations too, and these are in the same hues and shades as the RSVP card stamps.

You like the looks of this so much that you decide to stick with the more basic stationery for the thank you cards, and you have one of your favorite wedding photographs printed on the custom stamps.

Choosing this route would allow you to create a tremendously personalized set of wedding oriented stationery, and all without breaking the bank. People would probably opt to keep your mailings and even the envelopes as souvenirs of a memorable event.

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SALE $5 Off Custom Wedding Stamps!

2011-06-15T15:24:00.000-04:00

Get your custom stamps now and save $5! Offer is valid on all of our custom wedding stamps and photo stamps at PM Custom Weddings through June 19, 2011.

* $5.00 of the Zazzle Custom Postage Sheet net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying Zazzle Custom Postage Sheets are purchased. The coupon code PHOTOPOSTAGE must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. The net sale of Zazzle Custom Postage Sheet price is the difference between the price of the Zazzle Custom Postage Sheet (excluding shipping and taxes) and the face value of the postage. Offer is valid through June 19, 2011 at 11:59 PM PT. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater.

Wedding Theme Ideas for 2011

2011-06-01T20:49:00.000-04:00

Wedding Theme Ideas for 2011 - By Guy Antonelli

A great place to begin planning your wedding is by choosing a theme. Having a theme will give you direction and make it easier to design a cohesive wedding that all flows together. Get inspired for your wedding by checking out these great themes for 2011 weddings.

Whimsical Tea Party. Some of the top colors for spring 2011 weddings will be light and fun hues like spring green, flamingo pink, and lilac. Used in combination, these colors lend themselves to a whimsical tea party theme. For centerpieces, arrange flowers in polka dot teapots. Set the tables with very feminine china in mismatched sets - one place setting might have pink and white china, another could have aqua blue dishes, lilac plates at the next seat, and so on. Design a sweets table with cupcakes, pastries, and cookies all frosted in shades of lilac, flamingo, and green with fun details like polka dots, stripes, and flowers. Dress bridesmaids in an array of organza dresses, with each in a different signature color. A wonderful detail for the bride would be custom bridal jewelry made from Swarovski crystals in pink, lilac, and green. A whimsical necklace would be a great accent against a solid white wedding gown.

Summer Forest. This theme would be beautiful with the soft natural hues coming into style for 2011 weddings, such as moss green and mushroom brown. Certainly a forest clearing would be a perfect setting for this wedding theme, but it could also be done beautifully indoors. Picture something from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", especially when it comes to the bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses. Ethereal gowns of layered chiffon in muted colors would be absolutely gorgeous. A pale tea-dyed color dress of chiffon or English net would be perfect for the bride, and the moss color will suit the bridesmaids. Add custom bridal jewelry made with Swarovski crystal leaves to complete the woodland fairy effect. The decorations for a summer forest theme wedding should be very natural: loosely arranged wildflowers in shades of purple and ivory, lots of moss, and garlands of flowers strung between the trees. For an indoor ceremony, bring in potted trees and use custom gobo lights to project a woodland scene onto the walls.

Retro 1950s. Bridal gowns inspired by classic 1950s dresses are a huge trend for 2011. Take your inspiration from this to design a fun '50s theme wedding. It could be done in two ways; either classic elegant bridal white 1950s style or a more cheeky retro style with lots of cherry red accents. Use some of the favorite mid-Century wedding motifs such as lovebirds, wedding bells, and bride and groom cake toppers. The bride can choose a gown from among the many '50s inspired strapless sweetheart designs available and wear it with pearl bridal jewelry and white gloves. Shawl collar tuxedos on the men would be a great retro detail. You could bring in some fun '50s things such as a retro soda fountain complete with a white-capped "soda jerk" mixing up cherry Cokes and root beer floats. Hire a band who can play all the classic music of the 1950s (can we say Elvis song for the first dance?!), and get ready to have a wonderful time at your wedding.

Any of these wedding themes would be fun and fresh for 2011. Use them as a starting point to plan your own unique wedding full of personal touches. It will surely be one of the most memorable weddings of the year!

Read Guy's other articles on weddings,society and fashions and let us know what you think. Call us at http://silverlandjewelry.com/ for help with your wedding jewelry or gift needs. We offer an exclusive collection of custom bridal jewelry and all jewelry orders over $99 receive free shipping.

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Save up to 50% on Wedding Favors at The Knot!

2010-10-05T10:55:00.000-04:00

This week at The Knot Wedding Shop, favor your guests and save up to 50% off! Our best-selling bubble tubes are all on sale at their lowest prices ever -- only $4.99/pack of 48! Plus, save on ALL ribbon, coaster favors, chocolates, select candle favors and favor holders, and more.

Sale prices are valid Wednesday, October 6th through Tuesday, October 12th.

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The Knot Wedding Shop is the leading online retailer of wedding supplies, favors, and attendant gifts. They carry over 2,000 products, including ceremony supplies, groomsman and bridesmaid gifts, and unique favors as well as The Knot's exclusive wedding collections. Many of their most popular items include free personalization!

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Wedding Labels - Wedding Favor Labels and Address Labels

2010-10-04T16:27:00.002-04:00

We're thrilled to announce our new line of Custom Wedding Labels by PM Custom Weddings! Get your wedding favor labels, bridal shower labels, and return address labels with designs to compliment your wedding invitations, and save the date cards.

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Featured Wedding Favor Labels:

Browse the entire selection of Wedding Address Labels and Bridal Shower Labels at Zazzle.

In partnership with Avery, we have three unique label types: custom return address labels, custom address labels, and custom shipping labels. These label sheets work exactly like the label sheets you’ve come to know and love from Avery. That means you can write on them or run them through your home inkjet printer to add additional information. So now you can order your favorite Avery labels online in minutes and have them produced in 24 hours through the power of Zazzle and Avery!

Wedding Favor Blowout - Up to 50% OFF!

2010-06-14T17:41:00.000-04:00

This week at Wedding Channel Store, save up to 50% off our top favors, including ALL chocolates, bubble tubes, fans, parasols, coasters and more! Hurry - sale ends June 20th.

Destination Wedding Dos and Don'ts

2010-04-02T20:21:00.023-04:00

Destination Wedding Dos and Don'ts
By Guy Antonelli

Destination weddings are so much fun, and they are more popular than ever. There are some things about planning a wedding in an exotic land that might be different than planning a wedding near your home. To get the most out of your destination wedding, try these simple tips:

Book a site that also will make a dream honeymoon spot for you and your spouse. Having your wedding and honeymoon all in one place is called a "weddingmoon", and many resorts will offer special packages if you choose to do this.
Arrive at your destination a few days before the ceremony. This will give you time to check up on the details of your wedding, as well as allowing time for any travel delays or late luggage. Having a few extra days will help keep the stress to a minimum, so that you are relaxed and ready for your big day.
Send out save the date cards well in advance of a destination wedding (6 months or more). Since everyone will be traveling, it will allow them plenty of time to schedule the days off from work, book the flights, and make hotel arrangements. If you have relatives or friends who you would like to invite, but that you believe will not be able to make the trip, go ahead and invite them anyway. It is always nice to be asked, and who knows, they might surprise you by coming.
Dress appropriately for your wedding destination. If your wedding will be held on the beach at sunset, this could mean a romantic and flowing gown with handcrafted bridal jewelry. A simple dress always looks better on the beach than a big formal one, and the handcrafted bridal jewelry will give your ensemble a beautiful, yet relaxed flavor.
Let go of elements that are not suitable for the site that you have chosen. This might mean having a cake with fondant frosting, even though you had your heart set on buttercream (which is notorious for melting in hot weather). It could mean that you take the planner's advice and schedule your ceremony for the late afternoon instead of sunset because the area gets too buggy at dusk. Whatever it may be, accept that some of your pre-conceived ideas may not be feasible. That is okay, though, because a special destination will have many other wonderful things about it.
Buy travel and event insurance if you are planning a tropical wedding during hurricane season.
Don't let the ladies in the straw market convince you (or worse, your groom!) to braid your hair the day before your wedding. Remember that you have to live with those pictures forever. If you feel like getting swept away in the island spirit, get a few braids the day after the wedding. (And grooms, just say no on any day, please!)
Serve seasonal and local food, as recommended by your venue's wedding coordinator. Part of the fun of going on a trip is exploring their culture. Don't get hung up on what you think every reception must have, whether it is steak or pigs-in-a-blanket. Be open to trying the local delicacies.
Be prepared to let go of some of the control of the wedding planning. Any time that you are planning a wedding by long distance, it is necessary to trust someone at your site to handle many of the details for you. If you surrender to the process, you may actually find preparing for your wedding to be fairly relaxing. The good news is that most resorts will have on-site coordinators, so you will know that you are in good hands.

There is a great spirit of celebration present at most destination weddings. Not only is it a joyous occasion, but everyone is also on vacation. The most important thing to remember is to relax and have fun on your special day.

Read Guy's other articles on weddings,society and fashions and let us know what you think. Call us at SilverlandJewelry.com for help with your wedding jewelry or gift needs. Handcrafted bridal jewelry is the perfect finishing touch for a beach wedding.

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Boarding Pass Save the Date Cards

2010-04-01T02:24:00.029-04:00

Are you having a destination wedding? You'll love our Save the Date cards with a cool boarding pass design! Your guests will love receiving a Boarding Pass Save the Date card for your destination wedding, beach wedding, cruise ship wedding, or your wedding in Las Vegas. All designs are customizable, and we can create a new design to match your wedding theme.

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Palm Trees Boarding Pass Save the Date Invitations

Starfish Boarding Pass Save the Date Invitations

Cruise Ship Save the Date Invitations

Las Vegas Save the Date Invitations

Boarding Pass Save the Date Invitations

Boarding Pass Save the Date Invitations

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Cherry Blossom Wedding Invitations

2010-03-19T22:39:00.022-04:00

Cherry Blossoms are a popular flower for wedding invitations, since they are a sign of Spring and a new beginning! Celebrate your new beginning with our elegant selection of Cherry Blossom Wedding Invitations, and matching Cherry Blossom Wedding Stamps.

Get the classic pink Cherry Blossom invitations with a dark brown border, the pink Cherry Blossom floral design on a fuchsia background, or the modern purple Cherry Blossom invitations with whimsical purple and lilac flowers.

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Cherry Blossom Wedding Invitations

Also check out our great selection of cherry blossom save the date cards, magnets, stickers, and thank you cards!

New Line of Eco-friendly Invitations Unveiled at PM Custom Weddings

2010-03-12T13:41:00.002-05:00

PM Custom Weddings today launched a new line of environmentally friendly wedding invitations.

United States of America (Press Release) March 13, 2010 - MELROSE, MA -- Today's brides and grooms have become more environmentally conscious and have been looking for ways to include eco-friendly choices in their wedding planning. As more couples have become eco-conscious, so have the vendors. PM Custom Weddings is now offering all of their wedding invitation designs on 100% recycled paper.

Eco-chic wedding invitations are an affordable way to make your wedding a green wedding.

The discerning couple can now choose from dozens of designs to show their personal style, while setting the tone for the earth-friendly affair to follow. The unique selections from PM Custom Weddings feature beautiful designs in an unlimited number of color schemes. All designs are available on high quality environmentally friendly recycled cards, made with 100% post consumer recycled content. This 100lb cover weight paper has soft white tone and a smooth matte finish. The prices are very competitive, with invitations starting at $77 per 100. The collection is perfect for modern brides-to-be who wish to send a unique invitation or save the date announcement, while still lessening their impact on the environment.

"We're thrilled to offer an eco-friendly option on all of our designs. Each customer who chooses eco-friendly wedding invitations is reducing the carbon footprint of their big day. We're happy to provide a way for couples to go green, while finding a unique and stylish invitation. We're always creating new designs to keep up with changing trends in wedding design. From classic to trendy, we enjoy working with couples to create a design that has their own personal touch. We offer custom designs and personalization free of charge on all of our products," said Pam, co-owner and designer at PM Custom Weddings.

To view the entire selection of products, please visit PM Custom Weddings.

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About PM Custom Weddings

PM Custom Weddings is a leading online retailer of wedding invitations, custom wedding stamps, save the date announcements, thank you cards, and monogrammed envelope seals. Its designers work personally with the wedding couple to make their event special and memorable through unique wedding stationery. PM Custom Weddings is proudly recognized by the United States Postal Service, and has its designs featured on the USPS.com website.

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SALE - 10% OFF Personalized M&M Candies!

2010-03-10T20:43:00.003-05:00

Order your personalized M&M's chocolate candies today, and save 10%! Your guests will love receiving wedding favors that include your photo or message on personalized M&M's chocolate candy!

Tell your one-of-a-kind love story with Personalized M&M'S®. And now your big day can truly shine with the NEW Shimmer Collection of colors! Imagine the possibilities.

• Write a surprising announcement for the big day
• Use FACES M&M'S® as extra special favors at your reception
• Get candy colors to compliment your wedding colors
• Try the new Shimmer Collection: Golden, Platinum and Pearl

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*Offer expires 4/1/10. Offer only valid with your My M&M'S® Candies order. Minimum purchase required.

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Wish Upon a Wedding

2010-03-09T22:29:00.004-05:00

We just discovered that last week was awareness week for Wish Upon a Wedding, so we would like to spread the news about this wonderful organization.

Wish Upon A Wedding was founded in San Francisco, CA, in January of 2010, by a group of wedding and business entrepreneurs and is America’s FIRST nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation.

Chapters:
Wish Upon A Wedding is now boasting twenty chapters nationwide, headed by some of the industry’s most renowned leaders with plans to expand to over 40 chapters worldwide.

Presidents:
- Sasha Souza, National President & SF Bay Area President
- Kevin Covey, LA/Orange County
- Stella Inserra, New York
- Ivy Robinson, The Carolinas
- Eliana Baucicault, Atlanta
- Mary Alice Sublett, Tennessee
- Mark Kingsdorf, Philadelphia
- Saundra Hadley, Indianapolis
- Heather Hamilton Sims, Houston
- Shelby Tuck Horton, DC
- Elisa Delgardio, Orlando
- Ali Phillips, Chicago
- Daniela Isabella Ferdico Fagét, Seattle

Forming Additional Chapters:
Other chapters opening soon include Boston, Colorado, Arizona, Portland, Miami, St. Louis, Ohio and Nevada. We are also planning to open to chapters in other areas depending on need including international chapters. If you wish to start a chapter, please fill out the online form for consideration.

Who Is Behind Wish Upon A Wedding?
Many influential people in the industry are beginning to endorse Wish Upon A Wedding & you can find those endorsements on the website. There are also amazing people sitting on the Boards and Advisory Panel throughout the US such as Dana Larue Stiebel “Broke-Ass Bride” {LA Chapter PR Chair}, Leila Khalil {National PR Advisor}, Beth Helmstetter {National Outreach Director} just to name a few. They would love to have you join as well either as a board member or wish granter!

How We Grant Wishes:
To qualify for Wishes, applicants must be unmarried legal citizens of the United States, over the age of 18, who have been diagnosed with less than three years to live. Couples can be granted wishes either in the chapter where they live or in a chapter of their choosing as long as they are able to make the trip.

Couples can simply apply online to request one of three wedding types:

URGENT (Up to 10 guests, in hospital or at bedside);
BOUTIQUE (up to 25 guests, in home town of applicant);
ROMANTIC (Up to 50 guests, at any WUW destination)

How Can You Grant Wishes?
As the organization is building, Wish Granters are needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping Wedding Wishes come true. In two weeks, Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting the very first wish. To read more about that wish and the couple please visit the website.

Please use this info on your own blog during the course of this week...if you have the time and the room on your blog.

It will help build a network of very important people in this industry whose main goal is to help these very deserving couples. After all, if you are in the business of creating lifetime memories, we are now asking you to help us create memories for those who are left behind because these couples do not have a lifetime together.

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Green Weddings Tips - 5 Ideas For the Eco-Chic Bride

2010-03-06T20:34:00.001-05:00

Green Weddings Tips - 5 Ideas For the Eco-Chic Bride
By Tracy Dinunzio

What could make your big day even more special, beautiful and memorable? Showing that you're stylish, eco-friendly and hip with these five tips for a fabulous green wedding.

1. Create inspired arrangements of cacti and succulents instead of using cut flowers.

Does the world really need another bridal bouquet of roses and peonies? We think not! Especially since eighty percent of cut flowers are imported all the way from South America, where they're grown with harmful pesticides. Cacti and succulent arrangements are a unique, stylish, and eco-friendly alternative. If you're DIY-inclined, you can create your own succulent centerpieces weeks before the wedding - they require minimal care and watering. And afterwards, you can replant them in your garden, where they'll take root and grow alongside the marriage. Awwwww!

2. Serve delicious local, organic, sustainable foods.

Organic/sustainable food isn't just good for the Earth - it actually tastes better too! Treat your guests to real foods that are healthy, pesticide-free and locally grown. Search online for a caterer who offers organic menu options. If you don't find one in your area, get creative: We know one Massachusetts bride who convinced four different vendors from her local farmer's market to cater her wedding with fresh salads and veggie dishes, locally raised roasted chicken, farm-fresh fruits and home-baked pies! Even if you don't go totally organic, limit the number of meat items on your menu, and choose sustainably farmed, low-mercury fish and seafood.

3. Have a super-sweet hometown wedding.

The number one cause of gargantuan carbon footprints for weddings? Travel! Whether your guests arrive by car or by plane, the miles they rack up en route to your big day can add up quickly. A typical destination wedding causes 50 tons of carbon dioxide (eek!) to be emitted into the atmosphere. Choosing an event location near where most of your guests live will help cut down on their travel. And you can reduce your impact even further by buying carbon offsets to create a zero carbon wedding. Who says you need an exotic locale to make your dream day special? Create a stylish hometown wedding that incorporates unique elements from you or your fiancee's childhood.

4. Choose a vintage engagement ring and post-consumer gold wedding bands.

There is already enough gold in the world to satisfy the demands of the jewelry industry for the next 50 years. Meanwhile, both gold and diamond mining (even of "conflict-free" diamonds) continue to poison the environment and global water supply with waste and toxins like cyanide and mercury. You can be part of the "elegant solution" by choosing a vintage engagement ring. Vintage and used engagement rings are often priced more reasonably than the new rings sold in retail stores, and come in a dazzling array of styles. And when it comes time to choose wedding bands, look for rings made from post-consumer white, yellow and rose gold.

5. Buy a gently used wedding dress, recycled bridesmaids dresses, or preowned bridal shoes.

The secondary market for wedding items is booming! Smart brides who don't want to sacrifice style and luxury are finding gently used wedding dresses online for half their retail price. And wedding recycling doesn't just save you money - it also reduces your wedding's environmental impact. By buying gently used wedding items, you'll avoid the consumption of natural resources and carbon emissions associated with the manufacture and transport of new items. And you can even sell your used wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and accessories again after the wedding!

To buy or sell a gently used wedding dress, gently used bridesmaids dresses, vintage engagement ring or used wedding ring for free - absolutely no commissions or fees - visit http://www.recycledbride.com/

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Eco-friendly Wedding Invitations

2010-03-05T00:37:00.015-05:00

We're thrilled to launch our new line of eco-friendly custom wedding invitations! All of our wedding invitation designs are available on environmentally friendly recycled cards. This 100lb cover weight paper has soft white tone and a smooth matte finish. Made with 100% post consumer recycled content. An environmentally friendly choice for all your invitations and announcements.

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Eco-friendly Wedding Invitation by PMCustomWeddings
Elegant green vines with white blossoms on a speckled background. Ideal wedding invitations for couples who want to honor their commitment to Mother Earth.

Eco-friendly Wedding Invitations by PMCustomWeddings
Exotic wedding invitation features a graphic bamboo stalk, with a mosiac patterned gray and white border layered over a soft gray background. This Asian inspired invitation would be ideal for "green" themed weddings.

Eco-friendly Wedding Invitation by PMCustomWeddings
White calla lilies on a pale grey background. This simple elegant design is perfect for green themed weddings.

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Celtic Wedding Invitations

2010-03-03T21:39:00.003-05:00

Celebrate your Irish heritage with our elegant Celtic themed wedding invitations. Get the gold Claddagh design with a simple gold frame on a felt cream card, to show a classic Celtic style.

The Claddagh is an Irish symbol from the 16th century. The heart is symbolic of love, the hands around it symbolize friendship, and the crown represents everlasting loyalty.

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Celtic Wedding Invitations by PM Custom Weddings

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Jeff and Erin's EPIC Wedding Trailer: Save the Date

2010-03-01T21:09:00.004-05:00

This is definitely the most unique Save the Date announcements we've ever seen! Some couples have been using their creativity to make save the date videos, this one is our top pick!

Click play... turn up the volume... and enjoy!

Congratulations to Jeff and Erin!

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Save the Date Magnets

2010-02-25T19:51:00.003-05:00

Save the date magnets are a popular way for brides and grooms to announce their wedding date. Magnets have been dominating the pre-wedding announcement category since 2003 and today’s guests now expect to receive a save the date magnet.

Shop at PM Custom Weddings, to find tons of save the date magnets in the most popular colors and styles! Get save the date photo magnets, beach theme magnets, elegant save the date magnets, whimsical save the date magnets, and more!

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Save the Date photo magnets by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date photo magnets by PM Custom Weddings

Beach Theme Save the Date magnets by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date photo magnets by PM Custom Weddings

All designs can be customized with your colors. Contact us at PMCustomWeddings@hotmail.com with your requests.

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Get the Facebook Wedding Countdown App

2010-02-05T00:20:00.005-05:00

Weddingwire.com has a great Facebook application to countdown the days until your big day! Choose from 4 different designs to post on your Facebook profile. You can also create & tag your wedding party, share your plans, upload photos and chat with other brides about wedding topics.

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SALE 30% OFF Wedding Thank You Cards

2010-02-01T17:22:00.005-05:00

Give your wedding guests a memorable Thank You card with your wedding photo on the front! Choose from our selection of elegant designs to frame your photo, including floral scrolls, and damask, or request a custom design to reflect your style!

*Get 30% off your purchase of cards with promo code ZAZZLEVDAY10

Click any image below to buy now, or browse our Wedding Thank You cards.

Black and White Wedding Thank You cards

Black Damask Wedding Thank You photo cards

Vintage Floral Wedding Thank You cards

Black and Lime Scroll Wedding Thank You cards

* 30% of the Zazzle card net sale price will be deducted when the coupon code ZAZZLEVDAY10 is applied at checkout. For most products, the net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid from February 1, 2010 at 12:01am PT through February 10, 2010 at 11:59pm PT. This promotional offer may not combine with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

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Personalized M&M's Wedding Favors - SAVE $15!

2010-01-31T15:52:00.000-05:00

Surprise your guests with wedding favors that include your photo on Personalized M&M's chocolate candy! Get colors to compliment your wedding colors, or let your favors shine with the new Shimmer Collection of colors in gold, platinum or pearl!

Order now and SAVE $15 on 5lb. or 10lb. bulk orders of your - Personalized M&M’S® Wedding Favors – with custom printed words, faces and colors.

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Beach Theme Save the Date Cards

2009-12-29T17:43:00.014-05:00

Get popular Beach Theme Save the Date postcards to let your guests know about your upcoming celebration. Perfect for planning a beach wedding, or a destination wedding!

Choose from our beach themed Save the Date postcards featured below, or browse our selection of Save the Date cards, with envelopes included. We have several designs with hearts in the sand, seashells, and starfish! Our Save the Date cards all have easy-to-use templates. Enter your information in the space provided for beautiful custom cards, and don't forget the matching Save the Date postage to complete the look!

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Save the Date photo postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Save the Date photo postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Heart in Sand Love stamps by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date stamps by PMCustomWeddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Wedding Monogram Stamps

2009-06-09T23:47:00.006-04:00

Enhance your wedding invitations with elegant Wedding Monogram stamps, with a beautiful black and ivory damask background. Give your personal touch to your wedding invitations with unique monogram postage.

Click here for our full selection of - Black & Ivory Damask Monogram Stamps

Wedding Monogram Stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Swan Wedding Stamps

2009-05-28T23:36:00.005-04:00

Classic Swans together in a heart shape look beautiful on elegant black & white wedding stamps. Available with text saying "Our Wedding", RSVP stamps, and personalized stamps with the names of the bride & groom.

Our Wedding stamps

Personalized Wedding stamps

Swan RSVP stamps

Custom Wedding Stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Wedding Monogram Stamps

2009-05-20T17:02:00.006-04:00

Enhance your wedding invitations with elegant Wedding Monogram stamps. We have classy silver monogram stamps with a beautiful damask background. Give your personal touch to your wedding invitations with unique monogram stamps. Our silver monogram postage will compliment any color scheme.

Our silver and damask monograms are also available on matching Wedding Monogram stickers to use as envelope seals on your wedding invitations.

Elegant Wedding Flower Stamps

2009-05-18T21:55:00.006-04:00

Elegant Wedding Stamps with beautiful wedding rings and a rose on a satin pillow trimmed with pearls. Your wedding invitations will stand out with our unique wedding stamps, also available with text saying Our Wedding, RSVP stamps, and Thank You stamps.

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Wedding Flower stamps

Our Wedding postage stamps

Wedding RSVP postage

Summer Wedding Stamps

2009-04-16T21:10:00.005-04:00

Share the bright colors of Summer with beautiful custom wedding postage in bright summmer colors. We have pink and yellow flowers, with orange and fuschia text on Summer Wedding Stamps, June, July, and August Wedding Stamps, and matching RSVP postage. We also have personalized wedding stamp templates, where you can enter the names of the bride and groom!

Click here to see our entire selection of Summer Wedding Stamps.

Summer Wedding postage stamps by PM Custom Weddings

August Wedding postage stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Personalized Wedding stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Wedding Stamps Sale - NEW rates at the OLD price!

2009-04-07T21:54:00.013-04:00

United States Postal Service will have a postage rate increase on May 11, 2009. To help you with the transition, we're offering the NEW stamps at the OLD price!

Now is the time to get your Wedding stamps, RSVP postage, and Thank You stamps for your 1 oz, first class mail... and SAVE $1 per sheet of 20.

* Use code NEWPOSTRATES during checkout.

Our Wedding stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Wedding Invitation stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Love stamps by PM Custom Weddings

All postage at PM Custom Weddings is now available at the new postage rates.

* $1 discount applies to orders of any number of sheets of twenty Zazzle Custom Stamps with a denomination of 44 cents when the coupon code NEWPOSTRATES is applied at checkout. Offer is valid from April 6, 2009 through May 24, 2009 at 11:59pm PDT.

Monogram Wedding Stamps

2009-04-05T23:30:00.004-04:00

Monogram Wedding postage stamps, with a beautiful ivory rose and elegant gold text. Give your personal touch to your wedding invitations with unique monogram stamps, in our classic rose design. Soft white color will compliment any color scheme.

Ivory rose monograms are also available on matching Monogram Wedding stickers to use as envelope seals on your wedding invitations.

Ring Bearer t-shirts & gifts

2009-04-03T00:32:00.003-04:00

Your ring bearer will be proud to wear his Ring Bearer t-shirt or Ring Bearer button to the wedding rehearsal, or any event leading up to the wedding! Our cute Tuxedo t-shirts, Ring Bearer Teddy Bear t-shirts, and Ring Bearer buttons make great attendant gifts that he'll love!

Ring Bearer Tuxedo t-shirt

Ring Bearer t-shirt

Ring bearer t-shirt

Ring bearer button

Check out our full selection of Wedding Party t-shirts & gifts!

White Orchid Wedding Stamps

2009-03-30T15:49:00.011-04:00

Delicate White Orchids will look very elegant on your summer wedding invitations! Get the White Orchid Wedding stamps, Love stamps, or Personalized Wedding Stamps. Just enter the name of the Bride and Groom in the space provided in our personalized templates. Also available on matching RSVP stamps.

White Orchid Wedding stamps

White Orchid Love stamps

Personalized Wedding Stamps

Check out our complete selection of wedding stamps at PM Custom Weddings.

Heart in the Sand Wedding Stamps

2009-03-29T15:40:00.003-04:00

Set the mood for your Beach Wedding or Summer Wedding with Hearts in the Sand Wedding Stamps! We have hearts drawn in the sand, and seashells in the shape of two hearts. These great love stamps are perfect for Save the Date cards, wedding invitations, or thank you cards. Customize with your own text if you wish!

Heart in Sand stamps

Heart in Sand stamps

Seashell Heart stamps

Wedding Cake stamps

2009-03-28T16:36:00.004-04:00

Add a sweet touch to your invitations with our Wedding Cake stamps! Get beautiful wedding stamps with a classic white wedding cake and elegant gold text saying Our Wedding. Get the matching RSVP stamps for your reply cards to complete the look!

Wedding Cake stamps

RSVP stamps

Summer Wedding Stamps

2009-03-26T16:23:00.002-04:00

Enhance your Summer Wedding invitations with beautiful custom wedding postage in bright summer colors. We have crisp white daisies with a blue center available on Summer Wedding Stamps, June, July, and August Wedding Stamps, and matching RSVP postage.

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Summer Wedding stamps by PM Custom Weddings

June Wedding stamps by PM Custom Weddings

July Wedding stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Love Stamps

2009-03-10T02:05:00.004-04:00

Get classic Love Stamps with a white daisy on a colorful background of purple, blue, pink or green. Great for wedding invitations, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, bridal showers, and more!

Additional colors are available upon request, to match your invitations or bridal party colors. Design also available on notecards.

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Blue Love stamps

Purple Love stamps

Pink Love stamps

Green Love stamps

Visit our website for our full selection of Wedding Stamps.

Save the Date postcards

2009-03-01T00:03:00.006-05:00

Our elegant Save the Date cards are a great way to let your guests know about your upcoming celebration, and give plenty of time for out of town guests to make their travel arrangements.

We offer classic wedding designs, including wedding rings, wedding cakes, bridal bouquets and more! Featured are some of our favorites below, or choose from our full selection of Save the Date cards , many with easy-to-use templates. Enter your information in the space provided for beautiful custom cards, and don't forget the matching Save the Date stamps to complete the look!

Save the Date postcards

Save the Date postage stamps

Save the Date postcards

Save the Date postage stamps

Save the Date postcards

Save the Date postage stamps

Custom Wedding Photo Stamps

2009-02-17T21:59:00.001-05:00

Create your own custom photo stamps with your favorite photos! Use your engagment photo for personalized wedding postage or save-the-date stamps, and use your wedding picture for great custom photo stamps on your thank you cards!

Click the image to start creating your own Custom Wedding Photo Stamps. If you would like assistance, please email us at PMCustomWeddings@hotmail.com

Mother & Father of the Bride t-shirts

2009-02-14T21:00:00.009-05:00

Get a funny Mother of the Bride t-shirt or Father of the Bride t-shirt to show how much stress Mom & Dad deal with during the wedding planning! Cute cartoons of Dad with his empty pockets, and Mom having separation anxiety over losing her little girl!

See our full selection of Wedding Party T-shirts for the rehearsal dinner and other events surrounding the wedding.

Mother of the Bride t-shirt by Wedding T-shirts

Father of the Bride t-shirt by Wedding T-shirts

Cute Bride and Groom Wedding Stamps

2009-02-07T23:16:00.008-05:00

Our whimsical Bride and Groom stamps will give a sweet touch to your wedding invitations. Cute stick figures of the Bride and Groom are available on postage with sayings such as "Please Join Us", "I Do", and "Happily Ever After".

Text is customizable to say what you'd like, or personalize with your names.

Happily Ever After wedding stamps

Please Join Us wedding stamps

I Do wedding stamps

I Do wedding stamps

Save the Date cards - Beach theme

2009-02-04T21:22:00.010-05:00

Planning a beach wedding, or a destination wedding? Be sure to send out Save the Date cards to let your guests know about your upcoming celebration, and give plenty of time for out of town guests to make their travel arrangements.

Choose from our popular beach themed Save the Date postcards below, or browse our selection of beach theme Save the Date invitation cards, with envelopes included. You'll find beautiful designs with hearts in the sand, seashells, and starfish! Enter your information in the space provided for beautiful custom save the date cards, and don't forget the matching Save the Date stamps for a designer look!

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Save the Date photo postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Save the Date photo postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Heart in Sand Love stamps by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date postcards by PMCustomWeddings

Beach Theme Save the Date stamps by PMCustomWeddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date postcards by PM Custom Weddings

Save the Date stamps by PM Custom Weddings

PM Custom Weddings

Flower Girl t-shirts & gifts

2009-02-02T21:10:00.001-05:00

Your flower girl will love wearing her Flower Girl t-shirt or Flower Girl button to the wedding rehearsal, or any event leading up to the wedding! Our Flower Girl teddy bear t-shirts, Pink Flower t-shirts, and Flower Girl buttons make great attendant gifts that she'll treasure!

Flower Girl t-shirt

Flower girl t-shirt

Flower girl t-shirt

Flower girl button

Personalized Bride & Groom stamps

2009-01-30T15:19:00.008-05:00

Personalize your wedding postage with the Bride & Groom's names, for a unique touch your guests will love. Our easy-to-use templates allow you to instantly create your own Personalized Wedding Stamps. All designs have matching RSVP stamps available to complete the look!

Use any design below, or browse our Personalized Bride & Groom Stamps section. Personalized wedding postage is also perfect for 25th & 50th anniversary celebrations!

Personalized Wedding Stamps

Personalized Wedding stamps

Personalized Wedding Postage

Spring Wedding Stamps

2009-01-29T15:16:00.006-05:00

Enhance your Spring Wedding invitations with beautiful custom wedding postage in Spring colors and designs! We have stamps with beautiful Spring flowers such as Lilies, Gerbera Daisies, and Cherry Blossoms. Designs are available for the months of March, April & May, along with Love stamps, and RSVP postage. Click here to see our full selection of - Spring Wedding Stamps

White Rose Wedding Stamps

2009-01-28T14:55:00.008-05:00

Enjoy the elegant simplicity of white roses with our selection of White Rose Wedding Stamps! Beautifully backlit white roses have a soft elegant look with ivory text. Get wedding phrases such as Our Wedding stamps and White Rose Love stamps, or customize the single White Rose postage with your own text.

Bridal Party Sneakers

2009-01-27T12:33:00.002-05:00

Spend your wedding day in comfort wearing custom Bridal Sneakers! We offer custom designed bridal Keds sneakers, and bridal Keds slip on shoes for women. Get fun bridesmaid sneakers, and cute flower girl sneakers in great wedding colors! Comfortable bridal party sneakers will keep you and your wedding party dancing all night long!

USPS.com offers stamps by PM Custom Weddings

2009-01-26T21:55:00.016-05:00

We're thrilled to announce that USPS.com is now offering our Wedding Flowers Postage for sale on the their website! It's such an honor to have one of our designs featured by the United States Postal Service! We're extremely grateful for the recognition.

Wedding Flowers postage stamps

All of our Custom Wedding Stamps are available in the following denominations:

Postcard - $.27
1st class, 1 oz - $.42
1st class, 1 oz, odd size - $.62
1st class, 2 oz - $.59
1st class, 3 oz - $.76
1st class, 3.5 oz - $.93
1st class, 4 oz - $1.34
Priority - $4.95

Click here for our full selection of Wedding Stamps.

Cherry Blossom Wedding Stamps

2009-01-25T21:23:00.002-05:00

Cherry Blossoms are a beautiful symbol of Spring, which makes them a perfect background for your Spring Wedding stamps! We have postage with the names of the Spring months, RSVP, and Cherry Blossom Love stamps! All text can be edited if you wish.

Custom Wedding Stamps

2009-01-21T01:15:00.010-05:00

I just finished some custom designs for a bride who wanted something with starfish, and a dark purple color. Here are the wedding invitation stamps, reply card stamps, and envelope seals that she chose:

I always enjoy special requests, because it really helps to stir up the creative juices! Let me know if I can help you create the design you're looking for!

Bride t-shirts

2009-01-19T15:48:00.005-05:00

Enjoy your wedding planning with Bride & bride-to-be t-shirts & gifts! Bride t-shirts are fun to wear to the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner & the bachelorette party! Celebrate with a Bride 2009 shirt, funky bride designs, or sparkling bridal tiara designs. Don't forget your Team Bride t-shirts for the rest of the bridal party! All shirts may be customized with your own text.

Browse our entire gallery for more great Wedding T-shirts

Red Rose Wedding Stamps

2009-01-18T19:20:00.000-05:00

Red roses have always been a symbol of love, which makes them perfect for Valentine's Day and Weddings! Enhance your wedding invitations with beautiful Red Rose Love stamps, and get the matching RSVP stamps for your reply cards. Our Red Rose stamps without text are great for Valentine's Day or anytime. You can also customize them with your own text if you wish!

Winter Wedding Stamps

2008-10-15T22:33:00.000-04:00

Celebrate your winter wedding with our latest designs for winter! Winter weddings can be very magical with the feeling of the holidays, and the beauty of sparkling white snow. We've created designs with holly, bright red poinsettas, sparkling ice crystals, and a bridal bouquet in winter colors! Click here to see our selection of - Winter Wedding Stamps