tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48748285760368950762011-07-29T04:47:40.363-04:00My husband and I recently married at the Jersey Shore and had an absolutely amazing day. This blog was a journal of my wedding planning and is now a place to share ideas with other brides planning their special day!beachy in the burbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072916384423009466noreply@blogger.comBlogger471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874828576036895076.post-33594098573063226642009-09-16T21:27:00.002-04:002009-09-16T21:38:39.086-04:00

Seriously, how very cute is this wedding guest book box by Cut the Cake Designs on Etsy?SHOP: Cut the Cake Designs

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These Compass Place Cards are just so darn cute, I love 'em! They're pricey for a large wedding, but could be perfect for a rehearsal dinner or small wedding. What a great take home gift and how unique! ($10 each) SHOP: LH Calligraphy, Etsy, www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5571573

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If you're getting married and live in one of these cities, don't miss Filene's Running of the Brides sale!

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Check out this cute ribbon from Cox & Cox in ivory and ribbon. I adore it! And this wedding sign is a great way to help show guests their way to the wedding - isn't it cute? And these parking and loo signs!SHOP: Cox & Cox, www.coxandcox.co.uk

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We're currently working on selecting the photos from our wedding day that will go into our 'official' wedding album. I say official, because I hope to also make a couple of informal ones through Snapfish that include the not-as-perfect but still great photos that family members have shared with us. It feels as though it's taking us forever to choose from the hundreds of beautiful images that our

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We enjoyed a great weekend visit to Jersey and PA to visit our families for Thanksgiving. This was our first Thanksgiving married and together in the same place! Each year prior to this one while we were dating and then engaged, we would drive up from DC together and then go our separate ways (our families live just an hour apart on either side of the Walt Whitman Bridge).As this weekend of

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Thanks again to Courtney for doing this great giveaway!The winner of the Sea Horse Necklace is: LEXIYay! Congrats! Please email me here to collect your prize.To see the list of all your and my favorite beaches, go here.

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I'd love to see a spring bride use these as table centerpieces for a cocktail reception. They're only 5 inches tall and you could surround them with a wreath of flowers and/or feathers. ($8.00 each).SHOP: Pier 1, www.pier1.com

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I've been MIA online after two weekends away in a row with another getaway coming up soon. We've been busy packing, unpacking, repacking, working, catching up on errands and cleaning our condo. So, I just wanted to say a quick hello and share these cute hot pink accessories.If I were to do our wedding day all over again (and we happened to have unlimited wedding funds), I would wear these for our

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With Thanksgiving and the holiday season just around the corner, I'm kicking off a series of giveaways - this is my first ever (yay!) and the first in a series of fun giveaways with various Etsy designers. Here's your chance to win some great prizes - either as a treat for yourself or a gift for a special someone. It's also a small reminder to consider Etsy this holiday season for amazing and

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For a fun and festive touch, I love the idea of using colorful flower beads like these and including them in bouquets. Your florist can attach them with wire within the flowers or have them hanging from the stems with ribbon for an added touch of color. ($3.85)SHOP: Etsy, Morceaux, http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166382

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I had crayons, coloring books, treasure map placemats, and other goodies at the place settings for the little ones at our wedding reception, but I had a hard time deciding what to do for the slightly older ones - not quite teens yet, but too old for crayons and coloring books. Ultimately, we ended up not having anything "special" for this age group (we ran out of time) and I wish I had come up

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I adore vintage-inspired gowns and love seeing more and more brides having vintage-inspired weddings. I love this Essence lace gown, which is very Sense & Sensibility. It has elbow length sleeves, a button & loop closure on the bodice, and open scalloped front. The train matches and attaches at the empire waistline in back. The dress comes in pink champagne, natural ivory, and coffee color (

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If you're in need of some simple but elegant low centerpieces for your reception, check out these Victoria Hagan Beach Glass Hurricanes on clearance at Target. These would look great anytime of year and you could place a few flowers, seashells, pink berries, small white pumpkins, or holly - depending on the season - on the table around the base for a little something extra. You could also fill

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I'm a sucker for a vintage clutch and love a vintage-looking clutch that's brand new even more - no old tissues left from the previous owner and free of that attic/mothball scent : ) Be sure to check out the posting by The Bride's Cafe (one of my favorite wedding bloggers, she's a sassy floral designer here in DC - you can check out her amazing work here) on BeeGee Bags (also in our nation's

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If you have a groomsman that happens to enjoy wine and playing a game of pool or golf, this bottle stopper could make a great addition to a bottle of wine as a thank you gift. ($20.90 - $22.90)SHOP: Horchow, www.horchow.com

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I was shopping with an engaged friend recently and we were chatting excitedly about her wedding plans. We were in Whole Foods walking by the flower section and I mentioned how much I love hydrangeas. She's on a tight wedding budget, so I suggested that she could do just a couple of hydrangeas in a simple vase (she's thinking mason jars) as centerpieces for an elegant, but inexpensive touch -

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If you're getting married at the beach next spring or summer, be sure to check out the last of the summer sales at Pier 1. Unfortunately you can't buy their products online anymore (a change they made last year to their website), so if there are any items you know that you would like more than a few of, call the stores closest to you to have the items put on hold. Then get there as soon as you

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We've all received candles, picture frames, and mints as favors at weddings. Here's an untraditional, but fresh and unique idea from from Beau Coup. Whether you include these mini gumball machines for the kids' table or everyone, these are sure to be a hit. They may be a bit pricey to do for a larger wedding, so they could also be a nice surprise at a rehearsal dinner for each of your guests with

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Check out this pretty Nest Tealight Holder at World Market ($39.99). This could be a unique alternative to traditional floral centerpieces. It's super cute in the wrought iron and has a small bird at the top.SHOP: World Market, www.worldmarket.com

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If lavender is one of your wedding colors, be sure to check out this Essentials Purse from Crabtree & Evelyn. This sweet little purse is filled with Nantucket Briar scented bath and body care products including a bar of soap, shea butter hand cream, body lotion, and shower gel. This would make a great gift for bridesmaids! ($30)It also comes in pink and lime with matching scents in rose and

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Here are all the details from our wedding day. Thought I'd finally share (now that it's been almost 6 months), along with more info about our wonderful wedding vendors. Everyone was SO amazing on our big day and we couldn't have been happier!Our wedding was on a Saturday this past April in Ocean City, New Jersey. On Friday night, my inlaws hosted a rehearsal dinner for our bridal party and

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I went home to Jersey for my Mom's birthday this past weekend and my Dad surprised my Mom with an orange creamsicle cake - which is what we had as our wedding cake just this past April. So, the topic of our wedding cake came up, which turned to wedding cake flavors, which led to how we're all bored with having the same old vanilla-blah wedding cake time and again. So here's an idea... how about

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Yowsa! I saw samples of these custom clutches in a bridal magazine recently and while gorgeous, these custom Lauren Merkin bags cost a pretty penny starting at $165... that's EACH by the way, plus tax and shipping.But the idea is a nice one for your maids, so check out these Etsy designers. Red Ruby Rose offers elegant clutches in a vintage style with an antiqued brass frame for about $75.00 each

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If only Anthropologie weren't so darn expensive, this tree candleholder could make a really pretty centerpiece for a placecard table with a touch of fresh flowers and berries added. I saw it recently in-store and it's even nicer looking in-person than online. It's a bit pricey, but something to keep an eye on as it goes on sale. ($248)SHOP: Anthropologie, http://www.anthropologie.com/

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Isn't this wedding day tray cute? It could be nice to add to a wedding or shower gift. And these vintage menu cards could be cute for table menus at a reception.

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We did it... we're married now! Here are some pic's from our day. If you have any questions, let me know. Our vendors were all amazing and I highly recommend them! In May, our wedding was featured on Snippet & Ink - one of my favorite wedding blogs!Coming this July, our wedding is being featured in the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of Brides - Philadelphia Magazine!! : ) Keep an eye out for the

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These dresses would be perfect for either a rehearsal dinner or engagement party. This Calvin Klein pleated sundress from Nordstrom is $118 and available in both Petite and Regular length. It has cute satin straps.This Waterleaf Dress from Anthropologie is $178 and has a slight poof in the skirt. Saw it in person in the store and it's super cute! This JCrew Lyndsey Dress is on sale in select

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Tiffany's engaged! Here's a little inspiration for her wedding planning : ) She's hoping for a garden wedding this summer in DC. I love the bottles of milk and oreo cookies tied with black and white striped ribbon for a take home treat.

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Love this idea from Martha Stewart... You can include this in ceremony programs to give guests something to do while they're waiting, as a favor on the reception tables, or leave it on tables at the brunch the morning after. Visit http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ to create one of your own. You can also order personalized pencils in pretty colors from Oriental Trading Company for $4.95

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Found another great idea from Glamour This. Check out these pink straws! They're $5.00 for 100 (or 5 cents a piece) and 15% of the proceeds goes towards breast cancer research. Would love to incorporate these, especially for the kids!

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I've been looking for a simple pair of shoes for our wedding day with a kitten heel for a reasonable price. Found these on sale on Target's website and ordered a pair. Looking forward to seeing how they fit and look in person. The best part - they were only $6.24! I also bought a purse from Target. I love the one below by Blue Tux Shoes, but it's $65.00. So the Target purse isn't really what I

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Discovered this website via Glamour This and LOVE these vintage gowns.Check out the designer's website and blog, Stephanie James Couture.

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Check out:Carrie D MaderDavid's BridalPlanet Jill Etsy Redot Designs Chemistry Bridal Husak Design Dasha Boutique

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Check out:Cupcakes Take the CakeLove to Know: WeddingsModern Bride: Wedding CakesMartha Stewart: Wedding CakesThe Knot: Wedding Cakes

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I'm on a purse kick and am searching for both an elegant clutch to match my gown along with fun bags to include as gifts for my four fabulous bridesmaids. Have found a ton of fun sites, so thought I'd share. Etsy: The Peach, Make Life Lovely - Etsy's is a great site for handmade and original products... love this designer's bags.Etsy: Microwave Girl, Handmade Goods - More handmade bags through

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These are a bit pricey at $12 a piece if you're having a big wedding, but cute if you have a smaller guest list - or maybe use them for just the bridal party?Visit www.maptote.com to see all their Map Totes and contact info for custom orders.

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Found this website that offers jewelry incorporating your own photos. They're a bit pricey, but it offers great ideas. Exposures Online offers less expensive photo frame ornaments that could be used in a similar way with a ribbon or pin.

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I love this arrangement with sea urchins and sand, except with pink sea urchins instead of green.

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How cute is this wreath? And it has the blue tweedia mixed in that I love...

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We went to look at wedding bands tonight... I LOVE this one! It's very simple and much smaller than it appears in this photo. It has a very thin band and looks great on its own or with my engagement ring.

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