2. A bible. Perhaps you have one that has been passed down in your family.

3. Herbs. Very rustic and unique. This is an easy DIY project and is very inexpensive if you are needed to trim your budget.

4. Candles. Candles adds to a romantic atmosphere, and they come in all shapes, sizes and color.

5. Fans. An elegant finish to a summer wedding look.

6. Parasols. A beautiful look to a bride’s attire for a garden style wedding.

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1.  Place an announcement in the local newspaper.

2. Friends or family may throw you an engagement party.

3. Have a luncheon and invite your close friends, announce the news at that time.

4. A “banns” proclaimed (made in some religious places of worship in Canada and the United Kingdom).

5.  If you already have a date set, send out “Save the Date” cards.

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The Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest is a popular contest that always has me wanting to see the finalist’s creations every year.  I love to see what people can create with toilet paper – it’s A LOT!  When I had my bridal shower 10 years, we played a game, “create a toilet paper wedding gown”, but let me tell you it was nothing like these dresses.  I am always speechless when I see the final products.  All the finalists are talented, creative and really know how to work with toilet paper!

If you feel inspired to entry visit Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com today for all the contest details.

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Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest

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I think I may have just found the best job in the world.  CNN reports, ” wanted: Luxury-loving couples available to globetrot for six months and get paid to test out the most romantic wedding and honeymoon destinations around the world.

It’s a hard offer to resist, but what’s being described as “The Ultimate Job” is just the latest in a series of recent dream positions to capture the public’s imagination and serve as a brilliant marketing tool for people and places.”

They have had a great response with more than 1,000 couples have already applied for the chance to be sent to resorts in Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States.

“The winners will be asked to blog about their experiences a few times a week “when they can get out of the hammock after sipping a glass of champagne,” Meleady said, and write for The Irish Times once a month.”

They will also be paid 20,000 euros (about $27,000). Hopefuls have until April 7 to apply for the “horrendous assignment” — as the company teasingly calls it — which starts mid-May.

You don’t have to be Irish to apply, but you do have to tout Ireland as part of the process.

Can you believe it?  Being able to travel around blogging about the most perfect places to honeymoon and get paid for it.  WOW, I think I just found my dream job…….

For more information visit www.edition.cnn.com today.

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Honeymoon Tester, the Best Job in the World!

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Become inspired with pastel colours, eggs and soft fabrics!

In this blog: Thank-you boxes, Easter eggs decoration, Favor vases, Lazare wedding gown.

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Easter Inspiration Board

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With spring in the air and all the birds chirping in the morning, I had to create an inspiration board for a bird theme.  Hope this inspires you……

In this blog: Bravobride.com, oncewed.com, weddingthings.com, stationary, birdcage cake, Green and white wedding cake , birdcage decoration ceremony, plumdrama.com, mygatsby.com, Etsy.com

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Inspiration Board: Birdcage

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Wedding cupcakes are a hit with brides.  Maybe it’s the wide choices of flavors, the beautiful displays, the cost or how easy they are to serve.  But whatever the reason, more and more brides are choosing cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cakes.

With more budget cautious brides and the trend of having a less formal affair, these cupcakes make a hit.  Many brides want a gorgeous wedding cake but find the cost to be overwhelming and difficult to fit in their budget.  Bakers traditional charge about $4.00 and up per slice.  You can see how this can get quite expensive.

I’m not saying cupcakes are much cheaper.  Some cupcakes may take just as long to decorate and may contain expensive ingredients, but there are different ways to decorate cupcakes that can lessen the cost.  You don’t need to go with the butter cream icing florets, fresh flowers or pieces of fruit can really make the cupcakes unique and inexpensive.  So cupcakes can be cheaper ($2-$4/cupcake) and a great option!  Additionally, the reception venue usually charges a fee to serve and piece the cake.  This will be reducing if not eliminated with a cupcake wedding dessert.  Plus the presentation of the cupcakes can be a conservation piece in itself at your wedding reception.  The choice is up to you; have a traditional wedding cakes or the unique trendy option of cupcakes?

Check out this video of Colin Cowie and find out just how popular these little sweet treats are!

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Wedding Cupcakes

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The weather may not be as warm as I would like, but nonetheless spring is right around the corner.  This season bridal hair is soft, sexy and relaxed.  Hair accessories are big this year, so make sure you try a few on as part of the decision making process.

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Sexy Bridal Hair for Springtime Weddings

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ABC aired the wedding of “Bachelor” couple Jason and Molly Mesnick Monday, March 8.  What a beautiful wedding!  With all the rain that poured on their wedding day, Jason and Molly Mesnick should have all the luck in the world.

Wishing this couple lots of happiness.

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Molly carried gorgeous orchids in a cascading bridal bouquet.  Monique Lhuillier designed Malaney’s beautiful $45,000 strapless white high tailed mermaid ruffle gown.  Check out her necklace on ebay! The wedding took place at the Terranea Resort on the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.  Another elegant celebrity wedding!

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‘Bachelor’ Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney’s Wedding

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1.  Add a spring motif:  such as a tulip or butterfly.

2. Consider color: spring pastels, greens, etc.

3. Get whimsical : fun, flirty looks to evoke a festive spring feeling.

4. Add greens : grasses and greenery are a natural look for spring weddings.  Plus it’s a great filler and most times is cheap.

5. Choose blooms in season: classics include tulips, daffodils, lilies (especially calla lilies and easter lilies), magnolias, gardenias, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, apple or cherry blossoms.

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