I’m crafty.  We all know this.  I know that not everyone likes or wants to be crafty, but this little competition is about our dream gifts, the ones that we would absolutely die to receive if we were in a wedding.  So I’m going to assume that my bride is just a little bit crafty, or at least willing to …

Any of these separately would be great gifts, but together? Fantastico!

Little Otsu Annual Planner from Little Otsu – $16

Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith- $12.95

Personalized Paperweight from Rock Paper Scissors – $36

Marquee Stationery from Pink Loves Brown – $12

Green Paper Suitcases from Pink Loves Brown- $22

Quatrefoil Pen from Paper Source – $68.20

Verbana Soy Candle from Archipelago Botanicals – …

E and I were talking about how we really build each other up.  We bounce ideas back and forth, critique even the smallest details.  We’re a great team.  But not today!  We’re introducing a friendly little competition.  Today, we’ll be creating our dream bridesmaids gifts.  Well, if we were the maids!  The limit is $200 and the deadline is 5pm …

Did you know that just by one click of your mouse you can donate .6 bowls of food to an animal shelter?  I didn’t, until this morning when I read this post.

Each day, please take the time to go to the Animal Rescue Site and click on the purple button – your click directly helps animals receive food, paid for via the …

A bride who used Aletha at Pearls Events was picked for WeddingBee’s Knottie Bios of the of Week.  While not an official award, it is great publicity for a fantastic coordinator.  Congratulations!

Liene at Blue Orchid created a Flickr group specifically for Wedding and Event Inspiration Boards that are inspired by and use non-wedding related photos.  We’ve joined and hope you do too!

I read this entry on Blue Orchid Designs. Talk about perfect timing! I’ve been organizing a lot of our resources (more on that later), and this has sucked every bit of creativity from me. So this was a perfect chance to get inspired for a dear friend and practice some of the ideas Liene suggested in her post. Isn’t it …

We’re in a list mood this week at EAD. Anne posted on the yesterday(although I still maintain that #8 does not apply to me), but those centered upon you gals that had already planned your wedding or were heavily into the process. What about the newbies out there (welcome!)?

You’re engaged…. Now what?

Jump up and down and scream! Tell all …

The salon called today – my gown is in!  Yippee!  Sorry, no sharing until after the vow renewal, but I had to share my giddiness with all of you.  :)  I can’t wait to put it on again to see if it feels as amazing as it did the first time.

Also, I am *thisclose* to picking a florist and a …

The Knot posted this article on rules every bride should drill into their head.

I can live without Lady Slipper Orchids.
I won’t make my bridesmaids look like clones.
I won’t invite my second cousin’s fling.
I won’t obsess over my registry.
I’ll loosen up over rehearsal dinner.
I’ll write thank you notes as the gifts come in.
I won’t stress out about his bachelor party.
I won’t …