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Posted in After The Wedding, AvantBride, Seattle, Wedding Registry on Jul 31st, 2009
How to Register for Pots
Tip #1 Register for many single pots rather than a set
Oftentimes when you go to Macy’s or other stores they’ll tell you to register for individual pots and then exchange them after the wedding for a packaged set. The reason for doing this is so that guests can purchase something at a [...]
Posted in Do It Yourself, Green Wedding, Seattle, Wedding Budget, Wedding Reception on Jul 16th, 2009
Are you up to your neck in preparations and driving your guy crazy with details? Where is the love? Hit the road for a little relaxing couple time with the benefit of covertly knocking something off your to-do list. Incorporating local suppliers is not only great for the local economy and environment, it also showcases [...]
Posted in Do It Yourself, Uncategorized, Wedding Budget, Wedding Crafts, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Reception on Jul 16th, 2009
I love the concept of potted flowers for weddings and rehearsal dinners! So much of weddings is for one day only, it makes me happy to know that these flowers will continue blooming all summer long. It’s also charming!
Like the napkin ring idea I wrote about earlier, if you commit to potted plant centerpieces, make [...]
Posted in Green Wedding, Wedding Favors and Welcome Bags on Jul 6th, 2009
While wandering around the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market one Saturday I happened to see a stand with fresh, delicious looking pistachios. The stand was run by the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company . They have eight to ten different flavors including a natural and salted flavor. I preferred the onion-garlic roast and the chile-lemon the most! [...]
Posted in AvantBride, Do It Yourself, Wedding Budget, Wedding Crafts, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Reception on Jul 1st, 2009
I saw this done at a wedding I went to recently and absolutely loved the concept. The event was actually the rehearsal dinner and the theme was country chic with a pig roast. The tables were covered with checkered tablecloths and had potted flowers for centerpieces. It was beautifully put together. My favorite part, however, was [...]