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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:57:08 +0000

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By: Anna M.

Anna M. — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:34:15 +0000

Well, it’s not Monday yet, so maybe this still counts? Maybe? Please?

1) Love DIY projects. I’m going to be doing a lot of them.

2) I love the elegance and simplicity of Beau-coup’s products. I think I might go for some of the tea. My fiance and I are big tea drinkers.

By: Annie Wong

Annie Wong — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:56:43 +0000

1. I really enjoy the DIY projects that have been showcased on the website. They definitely help a bride on a budget.

2. I adore the eco-friendly favors featured on beau-coup.com. I think it’s extremely important to use sustainable products and reduce waste even when planning the perfect wedding. For my garden wedding I would love to gift my guests with either the bloembox flower seeds or the mini palm plants.

By: Tova

Tova — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:38:55 +0000

I hope I’m not too late. Here goes:

1. My favorite posts are the real weddings! I can never see too many weddings to gain inspiration. Personally, the area in which I’m not finding enough resources is in decor and floral. I find that many of the florists do the same thing and I’m looking for something different, so If you find some innovative florists please feature them! I think that the edgy/minimilast/square glass vases look is overdone, and that when florists go for ‘romantic and feminine’ it can often look like an 80s throwback.
2. I’m dying for tea forte teabags and teabag holders! We’re huge tea drinkers and so are our guests!

By: Rachel B.

Rachel B. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:43:14 +0000

Hi there,
1. Currently I enjoy the real weddings section the most and hope to keep seeing more real folks. =) I’ve found that magazines and other blogs that talk about lavish $100k+ weddings as though it’s the norm to be exclusive and almost offputting for folks like me who want to throw a beautiful event on a modest budget.
SMP’s real weddings also help debunk the myth that every bride is bridezilla and prime fodder for some vendors to take advantage of =) It’s inspiring to see what fellow brides-to-be are putting together and infusing with their own unique style.Hope to see more.

Practical how-to guides and printable service pieces would be most helpful. For example: what flowers are in season during particular times of the year throughout the country (you could then link to reader examples)? So many times I’ve fallen in love with a pariticular bud only to find out it would have to be shipped since it’s out of season and out of state.
What are the top 3 things to keep in mind when giving a toast?
What are the most important questions to ask when negotiating contracts or visiting a reception location.
etc.
Another idea: a section for readers to vote would be cool too– who’s the best caterer in your area? What’s the most popular color you’ve seen in recent weddings? Who’s your favorite wedding dress designer?
etc.

2. Wow-Beau Coup has so many wonderful trinkets to choose from. It’s a tie between the Mini Wooden Sailboats (http://www.beau-coup.com/mini-wooden-sailboats.htm) and the Personalized Wedding Coffee Favors (http://www.beau-coup.com/wedding_coffee_favors_silver.htm). We’re having a Pacific Northwest themed wedding next summer, in tribute to where we live. Our reception site looks out at a marina–a perfect setting to tie in the sailboats/nautical theme. Our city is also home to one of the largest coffee companies =)…so many guests are traveling for our wedding so it would be nice to send them on their way with a unique twist on something unique to the Emerald City.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:19:13 +0000

1. I love your website! Things I would like to see more of are personal touches on how to make your wedding uniquely your’s. I would also love to see more about wedding style like wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, groom and groomsmen tux and suits.

2. I would have to buy the beach bags. We are having a wedding near the beach and I think they would be so cute filled with goodies that make you think of the beach.

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:59:44 +0000

Congratulations on your little one! My thoughts on your questions…
1. More DIY features and budget weddings that are big on style. Your site is such a great source of inspiration, and is an even better resource when the ideas are within reach!
2. I love the Mini Buri fans. We’re getting married outside at a farm/winery next spring, and the fans would be a perfect favor!

By: Tina Sabau

Tina Sabau — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:01:42 +0000

First, I have gotten so many great ideas from SMP so far and most have come from Real Weddings. I would live to see more of that and also, included if they did any DIY projects within that, link to find the “how to”.
Second, I love the custom cookies! They are so funky and cook! I am using lime green and brown and I know they would look awesome in those colors! I might also buy my bridesmaid’s gift if I had any extra $$$!

By: Megan S

Megan S — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:50:12 +0000

My thoughts…
1.) I love this blog. My wedding is 10/03/2009 and I would love to see more real weddings. I like to see what other brides are doing so I can spin it to fit into my own wedding. And I’d love more budget friendly advice. I’m a bride on a budget and I really don’t want to break the bank on things that I could have done for much cheaper myself.
2.) I learned about beau-coup just by chance when I was surfing another bridal website last year and I’ve been scooping it out ever since. Their product range is amazing! I love all their fall favors and ideas. With the money I would buy the wonderful favor stickers for my favors and some larger ones for my welcome bags (the grooms entire family is traveling from FL to WI). I would also like to get a little something for my ladies! I have four bridesmaid, two jr bridesmaid, and a flower girl. Just something they can have to remember my wedding by and laugh at the good memories we all had planning it. The possibilites are endless, it seems, with beau-coup!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:08:42 +0000

I have been reading your blog for what seems like forever, and this is my first comment and entry! What I love most about SMP, and what lures me back every day, are the fantastic photos within every entry … they spark ideas I had never even considered for a wedding.
While the photo credits are helpful, I would love to see more detailed descriptions to help me recreate or find the items! For instance the designer and style a dress in an inspiration board, or what flowers are in the featured centerpiece would be awesome!

As for Beau-coup, what can I say other than they help me waste hours at work! I have completely fallen in love with their caricature save the date magnets. We have so many of our friend’s save the dates on our fridge and I have been looking for something that will stand out and also showcase our personalities. Bingo! Beau-coup wins again!

By: Priti

Priti — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:26:17 +0000

1) DIY projects because I find them so fun

2) I would love to give the heart shaped measuring spoons as favors. They are so cute and unique.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:12:05 +0000

1. I would love to see more DIY projects and also more “Splurge vs steal” ideas showcasing expensive splurges and also how to get the same look for less.

2. I would love to have the mini cakes or personalized cookies to give as favors. I would also use the gift card for some personalized labels as well. I could go crazy on that site!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:52:09 +0000

1) The unique and DIY details of real weddings are always so inspiring. I have been in a relationship for a looong time, and I would always secretly file away ideas for my own wedding. Now that I’m finally engaged and in the planning stages for my own wedding, I can’t wait to take all of this inspiration and run! I also always appreciate links to the photographers’ blogs so that I can see even more photos.
2) I am very drawn to the custom embosser, which I would love to have to personalize pieces of our stationery system. Then, since my finacé loves cookies and we’ll probably have a cookie bar, the mini gable boxes would be great for guests to pack up their own assortment for the road.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:41:33 +0000

1. While I LOVE the real weddings, I think the best addition to this site would be more DIY projects! It would be wonderful to see the steps on how to make some of the things we see here. It would greatly help some of us budget warriors that oogle over all the gorgeous weddings posted here and wonder “Oh my, that’s amazing! How can I make something similar with my own twist?” I think the printable checklists would be practical, but SO many wedding sites have them. With all the individuality we have in weddings today, most traditional checklists or timelines don’t apply to every wedding.

2. Oh what I could do for $500 at Beau-coup! Sadly my fiance and I had to cut out favors from our budget. With the economy & gas being what it is, we wanted to be able to tip our vendors more because some have a distance to drive to our wedding. The only place that money was going to come from was what we’d alotted for favors. It wasn’t an easy decision, as our guests mean a lot to us. If we were able to, we would go with the personilzed “perfect blend” bags of coffee. He and I met online and he always tried to convince me to meet him for coffee. I kept having conflicts, and he was getting frustrated. One night he asked me out for coffee, but my dog had hurt herself at the dog park that afternoon. To keep him from thinking I was blowing him off, I invited him over to hang out with my roommate and myself. He came over and helped me with my dog until I was able to take her to the vet. 4 years later we’re about to get married, and that dog is now our “child”. So it was a combination of missed coffee dates and dogs that got us together finally. We would love to be able to print that story on custom labels for “perfect blend” bags for our guests.