Posts from November 2008

DIY Entry #37: Bridal Shower Scrapbook

DIY Entry #37: Bridal Shower Scrapbook

Posted 11/30/2008 by Ami in bridal shower, DIY, stationery \ 4 comments

I love Tina’s idea of a bridal shower scrapbook – what a great keepsake for the bride!

When I host a shower, I make a scrapbook for the guest of honor that can be filled in on the spot with little to no work for the bride-to-be.

Using a large Vineyard album from Kolo, I:

* switch out the ribbon to match the …

Holiday Sip-n-Shop

Holiday Sip-n-Shop

Posted 11/29/2008 by Ami in blogging \ 0 comments

If you happen to be in Atlanta on Dec 3rd, don’t miss what looks to be an amazing party hosted by Christine Gallagher Photography!

It Never Hurts to Ask: Negotiation Tips for the Hapless Haggler

It Never Hurts to Ask: Negotiation Tips for the Hapless Haggler

Posted 11/29/2008 by Dana in the planning process \ 4 comments

*Editors note: I wanted to share this article I wrote for the Bridal Guide Blog, in which I share my best tricks for successfully navigating the bumpy road of negotiations. Learning to haggle is a valuable skill, which can cross over from wedding planning to many other aspects of daily life, so I hope you’ll find this advice useful …

A Little More DIY

A Little More DIY

Posted 11/28/2008 by Ami in blogging \ 0 comments

Hi guys!  Just a note to let you know that we’re not quite done posting all of your awesome DIY submissions so we’re going to keep DIY month going until we have featured everything.  We hope you have loved all of the DIY as much as we have!

E.

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Advice From the Pros: Louella Court

Posted 11/28/2008 by Ami in DIY, expert advice, stationery \ 0 comments

We are so pleased to welcome the girls from Louella Court to EAD today for our next Advice From the Pros segment!  Louella Press and Two Paperdolls are sister companies specializing in retail stationery and custom designs, respectively.  They are based just outside Philadelphia.

EAD: What is the single best piece of advice you can give to brides and grooms as …

Rachel G engagement photo

The Proposal

Posted 11/28/2008 by Rachel in life \ 3 comments

And on to the next part of the story: the proposal. Last week I filled in the background to how M and I met but more excitingly I expect, here are some details of the moment when I agreed to be his wife.

For me, it was just another surfing weekend in Cornwall. It was fitting that we were in Cornwall, …

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DIY Entry #36: Toggle Necklace

Posted 11/27/2008 by Ami in DIY, what to wear \ 1 comment

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that no matter where you are or whether or not you celebrate the holiday that you are having a wonderful day!

Amanda sent us a gorgeous DIY toggle necklace, which would be perfect for a bridesmaid gift!

You will need:

diy programs

DIY Entry #35: Programs

Posted 11/26/2008 by Ami in DIY, stationery \ 2 comments

Youn designed ceremony programs to go with her beautiful and . 

Instructions from Youn:

Perfectly Imperfect

Perfectly Imperfect

Posted 11/26/2008 by Julie in the planning process \ 3 comments

I’d like to thank everyone for following along with me this week as I guest blogged here on Elizabeth Anne Designs. Before I return to writing about newlywed life, life in the lab as a graduate student, the full picture recap of my own wedding for those interested (to begin shortly) and soon the trials and tribulations of a …

2nd Annual Brooklyn Bride Card Swap

2nd Annual Brooklyn Bride Card Swap

Posted 11/25/2008 by Rebekah Anne in blogging \ 1 comment

Brooklyn Bride is hosting her second annual Holiday Card Swap! E and I were happy participants last year. It’s a great way to connect with other crafters and bloggers.

The rules:

Send an email to Vane at brooklynbride at gmail dot com with Holiday Card Swap in the subject line by November 28. Include your name, address, email address, and website/blog address.
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