I just love the way Mehndi looks on a bride. Its such a lovely, delicate and sometimes surprising detail with big impact.

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How frickin’ sweet are those shoes?

Mehndi is an intricate henna application typically done to the hands and/or feet of brides of mid-east/eastern descent, but is gaining popularity among other cultures for its beauty, and is …

Kimberly from Papeterie wrote to let us know that, for a limited time, she is offering 50% off certain two-color letterpress invitations!

This is such a great deal that we wanted to pass it along to all of you - details are {here}.

E.

I am learning the true importance of leaving yourself enough time to deal with problems that come up in the wedding planning process.

This week, after E. worked very hard on Gocco-ing my wedding invitations, they have been lost in shipment.  Well, not absolutely and totally lost just yet (they are still looking for the box), but as of this moment, they …

Beth writes to ask:

I’d really like to have a dessert reception. I think the only appropriate time of day to do this is late evening, but as we’re having a Catholic wedding, the only times to get married at our church are 12:30 and 2:30 pm. While not ideal, would it be okay to have a 2:30 ceremony followed by …

Today I love luminaries. Find a paper bag or some tin cans, throw in a candle and voila!

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{David Stark via Budget Savvy Bride}

What do you love today?

E.

Our new blog of the week is A Lovely Morning.  Written by Kristina, a woman of many talents, creative arts take center stage on this blog.

Be sure to check out her posts on her unbelievable invitations (1, 2, 3 and 4).  We are sighing over these beauties!

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From piglets to felt pumpkins, ballet slippers to groomsman gifts, you’ll find a …

We are so excited that Jenna, aka That Bride, aka Miss Avocado has posted her wedding invitations for the world to see!  Jenna’s idea of melding vintage findings and travel along with the culture of Poland (representing That Groom’s heritage) turned out fantastically and we are so glad that we could work with her during the process!

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Head …

Robin writes to ask:

I would like to know what is appropriate attire for a female guest at a New Year’s Eve wedding. HELP!

Well Robin, I’m going to assume that the invitation didn’t specify black tie/formal and that it’s at night.  I say throw on your favorite party dress and go!  The only true no-gos (although this is becoming more lax) …

We have another beautiful wedding from Tana Photography. Kerri and Jamie married last September in Boise, Idaho. The bride and groom planned every detail together, putting to rest the myth that all grooms refuse to get involved in party planning. The wedding was very intimate, only 50 guests were in attendance.

The photostrip feel of these 3 images immediately …

Post has gone through several revisions based on an ongoing conversation between E and I.

We’ve had a few emails from readers requesting advice on gratuities and gifts for vendors. We though we would answer these as best we can.