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		<title>Men&#8217;s Wedding Attire Round-Up, Part IV</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Menswear is tricky. To get a perfectly tailored suit, it takes a little bit of cash, a little bit of patience and a really great tailor. But that is for a perfectly tailored suit. Not all weddings require this (despite what your etiquette book says) so this next feature is for all of you girls [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Menswear is tricky. To get a perfectly tailored suit, it takes a little bit of cash, a little bit of patience and a really great tailor. But that is for a perfectly tailored suit. Not all weddings require this (despite what your etiquette book says) so this next feature is for all of you girls out there that simply want your hubs to look good without killing your wallets. Perfection, not necessary. Hotness, completely necessary.</p>
<p>First up, a classic suit.</p>
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<p>The classic suit just might be the most lovely, most stress free way to dress your fiance. You can&#8217;t go wrong with something that is as timeless as a black, gray or navy suit. Pair it with some nice shoes and a pretty tie and there is no doubt he&#8217;ll look gorgeous.</p>
<p>Row 1: This suit, by <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=360027&amp;CategoryID=43088" target="_blank">Tommy Hilfiger</a> at Macy&#8217;s is simple and tailored. Pair it with a gorgeous silver and <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=371842&amp;CategoryID=47741" target="_blank">black striped tie</a>, also found at Macy&#8217;s and <a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7628286/color/72" target="_blank">a pair of loafers</a> from Zappos and you have a really gorgeous style. The total for all three pieces is $375.99 and all you have left is a white shirt and a pair of black socks!</p>
<p>Row 2: There is just something about a man in a gray suit that screams sophistication to me. This one, by Kenneth Cole that we found on <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Kenneth-Cole-Slim-Collection-Mens-Grey-Suit/4168243/product.html" target="_blank">Overstock</a> (which actually has an awesome collection of namebrand suits at ridiculously low prices) is all gorgeousness. We paired it with a classic tie by <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=311790&amp;CategoryID=47741" target="_blank">Macy&#8217;s</a> and shoes by Steve Madden that we found on <a href="http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-carllin-black" target="_blank">Zappos</a><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=311790&amp;CategoryID=47741" target="_blank"></a>. The total look is $309.93.</p>
<p>Row 3: Navy equals handsome in my opinion. My husband wears a navy suit more than his black one because there is just something so yummy about the look. Particularly for a wedding. This one, by Calvin Klein at <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=212114&amp;CategoryID=43382" target="_blank">Macy&#8217;s</a>, is perfection and paired with a tie we found at <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=338255&amp;CategoryID=47745" target="_blank">Macy&#8217;s</a> and shoes that we discovered at <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=072416100&amp;productId=65763&amp;subCatId=cat10295&amp;catId=cat10089&amp;lotId=072416&amp;category=&amp;catdisplayName=Mens+" target="_blank">Payless</a> (yup, payless people) is the definition of hotness. The total for all three pieces is $417.19. A little pricier than the first two options but a steal nonetheless.</p>
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<p>Next up, some options for the more the casual groom. There is something really great about a casual groom&#8230;the confidence, the effortlessness, the personality tucked into the details. Here are some super budget finds for the more laid back groom.</p>
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<p><strong>Row 1</strong>: The first look is PERFECT for the beach, the lake, anywhere that laidback chic is a must. A basic pair of khaki pants from <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=15319&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=666703&amp;scid=666703002" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>, a white button down from <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=42839&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=648871&amp;scid=648871002" target="_blank">the Gap</a> and leather flip flops by <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat10056&amp;productId=1215_4534" target="_blank">American Eagle</a>&#8230;all super simple, all super hot. You can dress this look up a touch by having the boys tuck in their shirts and put on a great belt. Total cost for this look is $108.50</p>
<p><strong>Row 2:</strong> This camel suit from <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/suitinganddressshirts/italianchinosuiting/PRDOVR~14959/14959.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> is total perfection. It&#8217;s casual while still being really special, really fashion forward. Pair it with some <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=200235&amp;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" target="_blank">Steve Madden Mocs</a> from Macy&#8217;s and a simple, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/accessories/ties/PRDOVR~81142/81142.jsp" target="_blank">old school tie</a> and you have a look that is a little bit vintage, a little bit school teacher. Totally and completely handsome. Total is $356.50</p>
<p><strong>Row 3:</strong> Here&#8217;s a tip for you ladies. If you are looking for a suit that is off the beaten path&#8230;searsucker, madras, linen&#8230;check out <a href="http://www.haspel.com/explore.cfm/home/100percentlinens/" target="_blank">Haspel</a>. They have been making suits for decades and they have it down to a science. They aren&#8217;t the most luxurious suits you&#8217;ve ever seen, but they have fun fabrics and really fun prices. This one, a white linen suit is perfect for a day wedding, a garden affair, a beachside celebration. With shoes by <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=228131&amp;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" target="_blank">Kenneth Cole</a> and a subtle, striped shirt by <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/shirts/washedfavoriteshirts/PRDOVR~20065/20065.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a>, the look is totally delicious. You can even pair it with some flip flops for a casual affair. The entire looks costs 258.49.</p>
<p>Coming up next, we have our Classic Tuxedo Picks!</p>
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		<title>Santa Barbara Wedding by Lisa Vorce and Megan Sorel, III</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So. We are currently doing a survey on SMP (that you can fill out for us right here) to see what we can do better, what features we can highlight, what we can do to make SMP an even better place to visit. And one of the ideas that A LOT of you wanted was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So. We are currently doing a survey on SMP (that you can fill out for us <a href="http://pro22.sgizmo.com/survey.php?SURVEY=CGDPB9BGQT8X60LZ96R69XEPGKMFV0-204492-51698470&amp;pswsgt=1258034377&amp;sg_r=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stylemepretty.com%2F&amp;sg_g=73da3bde516c9d7ef91be94dc431751f&amp;_csg=34QOjweFp1Fn6&amp;notice=DO-NOT-DISTRIBUTE-THIS-LINK" target="_blank">right here)</a> to see what we can do better, what features we can highlight, what we can do to make SMP an even better place to visit. And one of the ideas that A LOT of you wanted was to bring some of the gorgeous weddings that we feature down to reality and give budget brides a few little tokens that they can infuse into their own weddings.</p>
<p>Which is exactly what we are going to do with this PERFECT <a href="http://ohhowcharming.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Vorce</a> wedding.</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Colorful-Wedding-6.jpg" alt="color palette" width="600" height="1260" /></p>
<p><em>photos by <a href="http://www.megansorel.com/" target="_blank">Megan Sorel</a></em></p>
<p>The easiest way to translate this wedding is through your color palette. Using layered shades of pink and orange, then letting natural greenery in your flowers bring in a bright green hue, your palette will have depth, dimension and total style. Bring in elements of rich wood to round out the palette and give it a gorgeous foundation and sophistication.</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Color-Palette.jpg" alt="color palette" width="609" height="169" /></p>
<p>Next, really look at the details tucked inside this wedding. There are elements of whimsy, elements of charm, elements of total sophistication. Pick 2 or 3 and run with them&#8230;</p>
<p>1. Give candy take-aways instead of favors. Oversided lolipops (<a href="http://www.hammondscandies.com/lollipops-c-5.html?osCsid=d5b0e5dd745c8b0fc555c1cc9ce70658" target="_blank">like these from Hammonds</a>) and other whimsical goodies will leave your guests smiling. Use old wooden boxes (found at flea markets) to hold the candy which will give them even more charm.</p>
<p>2. Instead of giving pashminas or wraps to your female guests, just stack a few blankets near an outdoor seating area. Wrapped in pretty ribbon, this is SUCH a charming touch.</p>
<p>3. Bring a bit of organic style to your look with natural linen napkins, using a simple fold. Tie them with a pretty, rich pink ribbon and tuck a stem inside. Super easy, super beautiful.</p>
<p>4. Parasols can be found at pretty great prices through companies like <a href="http://www.lunabazaar.com/" target="_blank">Luna Bazaar</a>. In a variety of colors, you&#8217;ll add even more texture to your wedding decor. Open a few of them up for even more of a pop!</p>
<p>5. Wrap mason jars with satin pink and orange ribbon then fill with one type of stem in a monochromatic hue. Carnations packed in tightly would even look pretty adorable and would save you a pretty penny.</p>
<p>6. Throw pillows. Toss some brightly colorful pillows on seating areas that you either made, or bought inexpensively through places like Target and <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=pillow" target="_blank">IKEA</a>. This will add instant warmth and style.</p>
<p>7. Ribbon, ribbon everywhere. You can buy ribbon in bulk from places like <a href="http://www.jkmribbon.com/" target="_blank">JKM Ribbon and Trim</a> and it will go a long way in giving your look some serious pretty.</p>
<p>8. Cut your flower budget by alternating with wire baskets filled with tangerines or oranges. SO striking and guests won&#8217;t think that you were skimping.</p>
<p>9. Wire chandeliers are a genius touch and will add so much personality to your look. The great part is that they use candles so there isn&#8217;t really a lighting charge. Most of the wire chandeliers on the market are pricey but you could also get the same effect by using wire baskets that you hang from a chain and fill with candles <a href="http://www.sunset.com/home/outdoor-living/outodoor-garden-lanterns-lighting-00400000050239/page3.html" target="_blank">like this one</a> that I spotted over on Sunset. Birdcages spray-painted black would also be gorgeous.</p>
<p>10. Have your maids pick out their own little black dress to compliment your chic but effortless style. They&#8217;ll love your for it and will save THEM a lot of mula.</p>
<p>I know that we sometimes feature weddings that are outside of many of your budgets. BUT, it&#8217;s really the ideas that are tucked inside of these weddings that makes them special. Ideas and inspirations that can be translated into any affair, on any budget. With just a little bit of editing and creativity (and getting your hands a little dirty) a budget wedding can be JUST as beautiful as a luxury affair.</p>
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		<title>White Wedding: The Look for Less</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, so I have a little confession. We actually featured a little peek of this wedding that the fabulous Jose Villa sent our way&#8230; a year and a half ago. And for that feature, we included a great look for less. But, seeing that I am doing a photo shoot and blogging simultaneously (not an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay, so I have a little confession. We actually featured a little peek of this wedding that the fabulous <a href="http://josevillablog.com/" target="_blank">Jose Villa</a> sent our way&#8230; a year and a half ago. And for that feature, we included a great look for less. But, seeing that I am doing a photo shoot and blogging simultaneously (not an easy task), I thought you might give me a little leeway and let me post it again! It&#8217;s really great information and for any of you that missed it the first time around, here we go again!</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/White-Wedding-7.jpg" alt="white wedding by jose villa" width="600" height="1208" /></p>
<p>Here are a few things that you can do to get this perfect look, while keeping your budget in tact. With just a little elbow grease, this style is something that is not only doable&#8230;it&#8217;s kind of simple!</p>
<p><em>-Use one type of flower. In this case, hydrangeas, split among a variety of bud vases. By doing this, you&#8217;ll create a look of abundance, without an actual abundance.</em></p>
<p><em>-Use white sheers to create &#8220;rooms.&#8221; White sheers go along way in creating a romantic look and ambiance, without breaking the bank. You can even by fabric by the yard, then use an iron-on hem to save a little more $$.</em></p>
<p><em>-Japanese lanterns are used for lighting, for decor and for ambiance. Japanese lanterns usually run under $10 and in my opinion, create such a beautiful atmosphere.</em></p>
<p><em>-By using white linens and clear/white china&#8230;your cost options are really much more plentiful. I would go with a simple white linen, that has a bit of texture and just enough quality to look chic.</em></p>
<p>A few other cost cutting bonuses that come with a monochromatic wedding&#8230;you can buy in bulk. Scour ebay for vases, candles, linens, vintage silverware, etc. Ebay is one of the best sources for wedding decor. You can even think outside the box a bit and buy teacups or mint julep glasses to hold a single flower bud, mason jars or old milk jars to hold candles. Adding a vintage charm to an all white palette is a good thing!</p>
<p>To really create this look&#8230;put your money into rented furniture. A few white sofas, coffee tables and ghost chairs will really bring this style home.</p>
<p>Coming up next, a HUGE treat. The amazingly talented <a href="http://joelserratofilms.com/" target="_blank">Joel Serrato</a> has sent us a film vignette of the day&#8230;and it&#8217;s beyond incredible.</p>
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		<title>Malibu Wedding &#8211; The Look For Less</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then I get really inspired to do a Look For Less feature&#8230;basically offering up tips and ideas on pulling off one of our super chic weddings on more of a budget. Well, even though today&#8217;s Malibu affair already had some GREAT  budget tips, I thought we could turn it up a notch.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every now and then I get really inspired to do a Look For Less feature&#8230;basically offering up tips and ideas on pulling off one of our super chic weddings on more of a budget. Well, even though today&#8217;s <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/09/02/malibu-chic-wedding-by-karen-wise-ii/" target="_blank">Malibu affair</a> already had some GREAT  budget tips, I thought we could turn it up a notch.</p>
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<p>We are breaking it all down over on the Style Circle, so to read more about this wedding and how you can achieve it on a budget, <a href="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/abbylarson/blog/2009/09/02/a-malibu-weddingthe-look-for-less/" target="_blank">click right here</a>!</p>
<p>A GREAT rehearsal dinner coming up next.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since our blog posts are becoming more plentiful, I thought we could try doing a weekly wrap-up for all of you whose bosses peak over your shoulder or for those who want to catch up on their weekend reading!

image by Karen Wise&#8230;a peak into one of next week&#8217;s gorgeous real weddings!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since our blog posts are becoming more plentiful, I thought we could try doing a weekly wrap-up for all of you whose bosses peak over your shoulder or for those who want to catch up on their weekend reading!</p>
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<p>image by <a href="http://karenwise.com/" target="_blank">Karen Wise</a>&#8230;a peak into one of next week&#8217;s gorgeous real weddings!</p>
<p>*A <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/wedding-invitations-by-peculiar-pair-press-4/" target="_blank">sneak peak</a> of Peculiar Pair Press&#8217; gorgeous new Save the Date collection, along with a pretty great giveaway! Plus a first look at their new <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/04/wedding-invitations-by-peculiar-pair-press-5/" target="_blank">online wedding invitation line</a>.</p>
<p>*We announced the <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/beau-coup-blogger-contest/" target="_blank">Beau Coup</a> giveaway winners and the hugely popular <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/sarah-drake-giveaway/" target="_blank">Sarah Drake</a> giveaway. Congrats to the lucky ladies who stole the show!</p>
<p>*A <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/real-wedding-geri-chris/" target="_blank">Rocker Chic Affair</a> that made us all swoon&#8230;you can check out the rest of their wedding <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/real-wedding-geri-chris-ii/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/01/real-wedding-geri-chris-iii/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>*A <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/02/chic-details-by-caplan-miller-events/" target="_blank">Zebra Inspired</a> reception along with a fun <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/02/zebra-inspired-wedding-details/" target="_blank">Look for Less Feature</a>&#8230;you can see the rest of the reception <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/02/zebra-inspired-wedding-by-caplan-miller-events/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/02/zebra-inspired-wedding-by-caplan-miller-events-ii/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/02/zebra-inspired-wedding-by-caplan-miller-events-iii/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>*Fabulous <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/03/photography-tips-by-karen-rusten-ii/" target="_blank">Photography Tips</a> by <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/03/photography-tips-by-karen-rusten/" target="_blank">Karen Rusten</a>, along with <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/03/photography-tips-by-karen-rusten-iii/" target="_blank">eight other</a> pretty brilliant photographers.</p>
<p>*A <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/real-wedding-bonnie-and-trevor/" target="_blank">Southern Inspired</a> wedding that will make any girl fall in love. You can see each feature <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/real-wedding-bonnie-and-trevor-ii/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/real-wedding-bonnie-and-trevor-2/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/real-wedding-bonnie-and-trevor-iv-2/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/real-wedding-bonnie-and-trevor-iv/" target="_blank">here</a> and a look at the gorgeous, letterpress invitations <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/05/southern-inspired-wedding-invitations/" target="_blank">right here</a>.</p>
<p>*The winners of the Four Seasons Films <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/12/04/cinematography-by-four-seasons-films/" target="_blank">giveaway</a> and their gorgeous <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/page/2/" target="_blank">Rustic, Chic wedding</a>.</p>
<p>Have a wonderful weekend!</p>
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		<title>Zebra Inspired Wedding Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So today&#8217;s featured zebra inspired wedding, although completely beautiful, was probably outside many of your budgets. But, you CAN get that same look for a lot less, if you really break it down. This look is perfect for a restaurant style wedding&#8230;a venue with an outdoor patio that already has simple, modern furniture that you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So today&#8217;s featured zebra inspired wedding, although completely beautiful, was probably outside many of your budgets. But, you CAN get that same look for a lot less, if you really break it down. This look is perfect for a restaurant style wedding&#8230;a venue with an outdoor patio that already has simple, modern furniture that you can dress up a bit!</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/zebra-palette.jpg" alt="zebra" /></p>
<p>The best way to really make a statement would be to add a zebra print throw rug. I found the top one at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&amp;navAction=jump&amp;id=12765970&amp;search=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&amp;color=18" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> for $68. You can also bring in that great zebra print through accent pieces like pillows (found at <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=595&amp;f=4822&amp;viewall=1" target="_blank">CB2</a> for $29.95) and fun pictures frames, also found at <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-4219-zebra-frames.aspx" target="_blank">Z Gallerie</a> for $26.95.</p>
<p>Next, you need your shots of color&#8230;bold, bright orange found in vases like those above from Z Gallerie and great lacquer plates found at <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=222&amp;f=4513&amp;q=orange&amp;fromLocation=Search&amp;DIMID=400001&amp;SearchPage=1" target="_blank">CB2</a> for $3.95. Place single stem leaves in the vases and pile <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=balls&amp;DIMID=401460&amp;ShowXItems=20" target="_blank">great decorative balls</a> on the orange plates. Finally, layer in a fun green hue to round out the palette.</p>
<p>With this look, there is absolutely no need to go overboard with the accent pieces. Stick with a simple, white backdrop and add pieces in that make a bold statement. The best part is that you can keep everything for your home when all is said and done!</p>
<p>Thanks so much to <a href="http://caplanmiller.com/" target="_blank">Caplan Miller Events</a> for inspiring this Look for Less!!</p>
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		<title>Real Wedding by James Abel, III</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few more gorgeous pictures from today&#8217;s featured wedding!

all photos by Angelica Glass
I thought that we could do a &#8220;look for less&#8221; feature on this wedding, as I really think that the gorgeous style could be pulled off on a variety of budgets!
First off, the beakers and other containers&#8230;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are a few more gorgeous pictures from today&#8217;s featured wedding!</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/james-abel-pink-iii-lr.jpg" alt="james abel" width="601" height="2090" /></p>
<p><em>all photos by </em><a href="http://angelicaglass.com/" target="_blank"><em>Angelica Glass</em></a></p>
<p>I thought that we could do a &#8220;look for less&#8221; feature on this wedding, as I really think that the gorgeous style could be pulled off on a variety of budgets!</p>
<p><strong><em>First off, the beakers and other containers&#8230;</em></strong></p>
<p>-I found these adorable <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=635&amp;f=4941" target="_blank">chemistry inspired vases</a> at CB2 that range in price from $2.50 to $7.50. They would look adorable lined up on a table, varying in heights and sizes, with single stemmed flowers.</p>
<p>-<a href="http://www.sciencestuff.com/ctgy/L-b" target="_blank">Glass beakers</a> sell for $2.50 to $12 through teacher supply stores or through science websites, depending on their size. Buy a collection of different sizes to mix things up!</p>
<p>-Mix in <a href="http://www.jamaligarden.com/pID_16074.asp" target="_blank">glass vases</a> so that you don&#8217;t overkill on the chemistry theme. <a href="http://www.jamaligarden.com/" target="_blank">Jamali Garden</a> makes amazing, affordable glass vases in lots of sizes and shapes.</p>
<p><strong><em>For the flowers&#8230;</em></strong></p>
<p>-Look for flowers that are delicate and/or feminine. Pretty hydrangeas (which go a long way for little $$), lavendar, lilac, anemones, peonies, garden roses, things like that. The best way to get a look that is both pretty and cohesive is to head to your local wholesaler and pull individual stems of everything you love. Have someone there write down the names of everything, then ensure that they are in season for your wedding.</p>
<p>-Arranging flowers yourself is HUGE in terms of saving $$. If you are up for the feat but a little creatively challenged, remember this&#8230;simple is always better. Use the same flower in the same color in each container. If you stick to this mantra, you will create gorgeous arrangements that look as professional as they come!</p>
<p>-Order flowers in bulk to arrive 2-3 days before your wedding. Keep them somewhat cool if possible in buckets of water. If they need light, bring them out for 15-30 minutes until the day of your wedding.</p>
<p><strong><em>The decor&#8230;</em></strong></p>
<p>-Pretty feathers that can be used as accents (don&#8217;t go overboard with the feathers or it will look cheesy) can be found in lots of colors and styles at <a href="http://www.fabulousfeathers.net/store/Scripts/default.asp" target="_blank">Fabulous Feathers</a>. I love the ostrich feathers because they fall so beautifully. The <a href="http://www.featherplace.com/ic/fp/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=prod_group/se=OSTRICH%20PLUMES/op=eq/nu=0/cs=0/ml=9999/tf=category/to=x/va=banner_text=/va=banner_image=.html" target="_blank">Feather Place</a> also has great ostrich plumes.</p>
<p>-Buy bolts of <a href="http://www.housefabric.com/categorysubview.asp?CategoryID=97&amp;CategorySubID=256" target="_blank">black and white</a> printed fabric to use as table covers. You can use <a href="http://www.wrights.com/wrights/products/sewing/pkgtapes/608.htm" target="_blank">easy hem</a> if you don&#8217;t feel like sewing a bunch of table linens. And, if you want the look, but don&#8217;t want to go overboard, craft table runners and place on every other table. Make sure to buy from a discount fabric store to save $$!</p>
<p>-Hang test tube inspired vases from branches to create intrigue and whimsy. These little gems can be found at <a href="http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=2832082" target="_blank">eCrater</a> for $1.50</p>
<p>-Accent with little round 6&#8243; japanese lanterns for a touch of romance. <a href="http://www.lunabazaar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=744" target="_blank">Luna Bazaar</a> has tons of colors to choose from!</p>
<p>Even though the weddings we feature on SMP are sometimes outside of some budgets, that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t adapt the look to your own unique budget. With a little searching, some hands-on crafts and a touch of style editing, you can really go a long way in making a wedding on a budget seem both sophisticated and expensive.</p>
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		<title>Wedding Invitations on Etsy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I am sure most of you know, I am a HUGE fan of all things Etsy. It&#8217;s such an incredible environment for buyers to support local artists and find something that is truly unique. Yesterday, someone mentioned using Etsy&#8217;s Dear Emma shop for their wedding invitations, which of course, prompted me to spend WAY [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I am sure most of you know, I am a HUGE fan of all things <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. It&#8217;s such an incredible environment for buyers to support local artists and find something that is truly unique. Yesterday, someone mentioned using Etsy&#8217;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5636871">Dear Emma</a> shop for their wedding invitations, which of course, prompted me to spend WAY too much time pouring over the invitations featured&#8230;.</p>
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<p>I definitely found some pretty great little shops that are doing really beautiful, innovative things with wedding invitations. And, the best part is that they are completely affordable! This set by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5534410">Cheer Up</a> runs for $1.75 / piece for seating cards and save the dates, to about $3.00 per set for wedding invitations&#8230;</p>
<p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=1154,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/17/etsy_cheer_up.jpg"><img class="tppost" title="Etsy_cheer_up" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/06/17/etsy_cheer_up.jpg" border="0" alt="Etsy_cheer_up" /></a></p>
<p>I also loved the work by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5350355">Pink Lily Press</a>&#8230;</p>
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<p>These designs run about $5 per complete set, which is great seeing that you get the invitation with outer envelope, inner envelope, a belly band of sorts and choice of response postcard or standard response card. Coordinating save the dates, reception cards or additional inserts are also insanely affordable, starting at about $.75 per piece.</p>
<p>So, after spending quite a bit of time on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/index.php">Etsy</a> site today, I am thinking that we should start an Etsy Picks section on Style Me Pretty. Let&#8217;s start with Etsy Wedding Invitation Picks&#8230;if you already have a favorite shop OR you don&#8217;t mind going through the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category_sub.php?tags=weddings.invitation">invitation section</a> to find your favorite designers, I&#8217;d love to hear from you! Just leave a comment with a link to your favorite Etsy invitation shop and I will get started on the Etsy Wedding Invitation gallery!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I get a lot of emails from brides requesting chic, but affordable invitations. In my opinion, the BEST source for budget friendly but oh-so-fabulous invitations is Wedding Paper Divas. Hands down. They have a huge array of lower, to mid-priced invitations that are incredibly sophisticated design-wise and give you the chance to infuse your wedding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I get a lot of emails from brides requesting chic, but affordable invitations. In my opinion, the BEST source for budget friendly but oh-so-fabulous invitations is <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/">Wedding Paper Divas</a>. Hands down. They have a huge array of lower, to mid-priced invitations that are incredibly sophisticated design-wise and give you the chance to infuse your wedding stationery with color, personality and most of all&#8230;style!</p>
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<p>I have to say, I am floored by the selections of styles that Wedding Paper Divas feature. From the whimsical and brightly colored, to the more sophisticated and elegant&#8230;there literally is something for every personality, within every budget, from about $1.50 a piece to $15 a piece depending on the printing method you choose.</p>
<p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=745,height=747,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/16/wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_3.jpg"><img class="tppost" title="Wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_3" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/06/16/wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_3.jpg" border="0" alt="Wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_3" /></a></p>
<p>Without a doubt though, my favorite invitations on the <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/">Wedding Paper Diva</a><a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/">s</a> site are those designed by Joy Deangdeelert Cho of <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/">Oh Joy!</a> and <a href="http://www.ohjoystudio.com/cgi-local/content.cgi?p=5">Nanauka Joy</a>. She has such a beautiful design sense&#8230;one part vintage chic, one part complete sophistication and her line of invitations for WPD is spot on perfection&#8230;</p>
<p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=899,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/16/wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_4.jpg"><img class="tppost" title="Wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_4" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/06/16/wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_4.jpg" border="0" alt="Wedding_invitations_by_wedding_pa_4" /></a></p>
<p>You can see all of Joy&#8217;s GORGEOUS designs <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/search.php?catid=&amp;q=oh+joy&amp;p=-1">right here</a>!</p>
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		<title>Printing Your Own Wedding Invitations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many ways to work within a budget when it comes to wedding invitations&#8230;if you are working with a flexible budget, finding a great custom designer or ordering out of a pretty letterpress or engraved album is absolutely worth it. There is just something so luxurious and easy in going about it this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are so many ways to work within a budget when it comes to wedding invitations&#8230;if you are working with a flexible budget, finding a great custom designer or ordering out of a pretty letterpress or <a href="http://abbyjeanpress.com/">engraved album</a> is absolutely worth it. There is just something so luxurious and easy in going about it this way.</p>
<p>With that said, there are great&#8230;really, really great ways, to design a beautiful invitation on a budget!</p>
<p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=533,height=738,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/05/paper_source.jpg"><img class="tppost" title="Paper_source" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/06/05/paper_source.jpg" border="0" alt="Paper_source" /></a></p>
<p>Companies like <a href="http://paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/cm/2730.001/invitations/do-it-yourself-digital-invitation-kits/">Paper Source</a> have great invitation kits that allow you to purchase a pretty suite of papers and envelopes, print your own invitations, then assemble the finished project. If you are willing to put in a little leg work, you can save quite a bit of money! And, if you are a bit resourceful, you can save even more by ordering through <a href="http://wastenotpaper.com/cgi-bin/waste/index.html">Waste Not Paper</a>, the wholesale portion of Paper-Source. You will need a wholesale account to do this and you will have to order in bulk, so the best way would be to work with your area store on this.</p>
<p>If you are willing to really get your hands dirty, you should skip the kits all together as a lot of the cost is built into the manufacturing of these pre-made pieces. Places like Paper-Source and <a href="http://paper-papers.com/">Paper-Papers</a> sell gorgeous card stock and envelopes that can be hugely customized into drop dead gorgeous invitations. The <a href="http://www.paper-papers.com/Curious-Iridescent-A7-FLAT-CARD-Invitations-89lb-Cover-50-PK.html">curious collection</a> at Paper-Papers is particularly beautiful.</p>
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<p><em>(these are some fun designs that I &#8220;whipped&#8221; together&#8230;forgive the picture quality! The first was actually used for my wedding program. The second is for my sister-in-law&#8217;s bachelorette party&#8230;the cute frame was made by Heidi at <a href="http://www.spitfiregirldesign.com/">Spitfiregirl Design</a>)</em></p>
<p><strong>Here are some tips if you are printing your own invitations&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><em>*If you aren&#8217;t an artist or graphic designer, the best way to do add decor elements is by using high-end clip art&#8230;<a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/">Dover</a> makes clip art books that have beautiful Victorian flourishes, pretty vintage icons, florals and branches, the options are endless. They come with a CD that  you can just put right into your computer. You can also use <a href="http://paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/cm/3810.001/rubberstamps/rubber-stamps/">pretty rubber stamps</a> to add a bit of flair. </em></p>
<p><em>*Use a program like Adobe Illustrator to create your invitations. Although it might take a little while to figure out, it will ultimately allow you to play around more with the general design. You can download free versions on the <a href="http://www.adobe.com/downloads/?ogn=EN_US-gntray_dl_trialdownloads">Adobe</a> website. </em></p>
<p><em>*Choose your fonts carefully. You generally want to use 2 fonts on each invitation&#8230;a script and a block. Check out <a href="http://www.myfonts.com/">My Fonts</a> or <a href="http://www.linotype.com/">Linotype</a> for a great selection. These will usually cost around $20-$30 to purchase but you can use them on all of your stationery needs. </em></p>
<p><em>*Think about the pieces you need&#8230;most people generally want an Invitation, a Response Card and perhaps a Reception Card. Make sure you order enough paper for mess-ups as printing each piece can often result in a few wasted pieces. I always order at least 25 extra pieces of each card stock size. To save even more $$, order sheets of larger paper, then cut them down to the right size. </em></p>
<p><em>*To really take the invitation suite to the next level&#8230;think details. I like to layer my printed card stock on top of a different color so that it appears to have a border around it and it seems thicker and more luxurious. That means that I have to cut about 1/4&#8243; off of each side using a <a href="http://paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/462815.html?cm_id=2980.050">basic rotary cutter</a>, then paste the top sheet onto the base using the amazing <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/zz230/20/">3M tape gun</a>. Time consuming, yes. But, the end result seems more unique and definitely more high-end. </em></p>
<p><em>*Wrap it up! I also like to wrap each invitation suite (invitation in front with response and reception cards in back)  with a really pretty <a href="http://www.jkmribbon.com/">ribbon</a>. No bows or anything as they usually get crushed in the envelope, just a single wrap secured using my scotch tape gun in the back. You can also use pretty strips of <a href="https://www.shopheidi.com/Shop_Heidi/2">wrapping</a> or scrapbooking paper to do this. My favorite look for an invitation (and perhaps the easiest to achieve) is a simple white card stock, layered on a chocolate or black stock, then wrapped with <a href="https://www.shopheidi.com/Shop_Heidi/Wrap_Collections/Everyday,41">a gorgeous graphic</a> belly band. Simple &amp; Chic. </em></p>
<p>Although designing and printing your own invitations can take a serious time commitment and can often be frustrating if you are a novice, if you give yourself room for error and enough time to practice, this is a GREAT way to infuse your invitation with personality and that handmade touch. If it still seems a bit too intense for you, I have some tips on ordering out of an album coming up in a future The Look For Less feature!</p>
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		<title>Wedding Calligraphy by Laura Hooper, III</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 19:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know that our readers are working with a huge array of budgets, particularly when it comes to the &#8220;add-ons&#8221; like calligraphy. Lucky for us, <a href="http://www.lhcalligraphy.com/">Laura Hooper</a> has been kind enough to offer some cost saving tips on working with a calligrapher&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>Allocating Your Budget:</strong> First and foremost I think it is really important to try to factor calligraphy into your invitation budget. Many girls forget to do this and that is where you encounter the budget problems. They spend $10-$15 dollars a set on invitations and don’t factor in $2-$3 for calligraphy (per invitation). Go in knowing that the rate for an envelope in pointed pen is going to cost around $3 per invitation. If you are doing inner envelopes, factor in another $1.50 per piece.</p>
<p><em>Quick Tip&#8230;When you are at your invitation session, perhaps choose a slightly less expensive set, so that you have room for calligraphy in your budget. Everyone says this, and that is because it is true: that the envelope is the first thing that your guests will see of your wedding, and they should always be hand lettered. </em></p>
<p><strong>Working with New Talent: </strong>If you do not have room in your budget for an experienced calligrapher, you can likely find someone just starting out in the business. They typically will have lower prices, but just know that even if you request a sample, it does not mean that your order will consistently look as good as that sample throughout. The more experience a calligrapher has, the more consistent they will be. Brides should ask for references from calligraphers who offer budget calligraphy, so that they can confirm with previous clients the quality of the lettering throughout the order.</p>
<p><em>Quick Tip&#8230;Contact area art schools to find students who have experience in calligraphy. Typically, art students will charge you much less than someone who has been in business a long time.</em></p>
<p><strong>Help from Friends &amp; Family:</strong> If you have no room in the budget at all, enlist your mom, aunt, or a friend with nice hand writing to do the addressing for you. You can purchase an inexpensive light box at any Michael’s store, and use guidelines to be sure the lines are straight.   Practice makes perfect, so make sure they do a few practice runs on some spare paper…not your expensive invitation envelopes.</p>
<p>Overall it is really important to figure out what is most important to you when it comes to your invitations, and how much you are willing to spend on all the aspects of the invitations, including calligraphy, in advance. That way there are no surprises later!</p>
<p>Thank you so much to <a href="http://www.lhcalligraphy.com/">Laura</a> for sharing these brilliant tips with us!</p>
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		<title>Reader Inspiration Boards &#8211; Sierra Nevada Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m actually traveling back to Boston today, after a great vacation with my family. But, I wanted to leave you with a reader inspiration board that is sure to get the creativity (and the motivation) flowing!</p>
<p>This gorgeous board is designed by Rebecca who is looking to create a magazine-worthy wedding for &#8220;waaaay under $10,000!&#8221; Here is the inspiration&#8230;</p>
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<p>Here are some of Rebecca&#8217;s ideas for keeping the cost down&#8230;</p>
<p>1. I found a wonderful private 30 acre vacation rental in the high sierras with a log cabin and a lake as our venue. It&#8217;s breathtakingly beautiful, rustic, and private. And much, much cheaper than hiring a formal venue!</p>
<p>2. I will be doing all the flowers myself. I&#8217;m even growing most of them myself as I am fortunate to have a large, fertile garden and a green thumb. They will be a mix of burgandy/mauve, peach, gold and green dahlias, callas and roses. I will use all sizes of mason jars as vessels/candle holders, as well as flax wrapped around plastic containers as vases for the centerpieces, and will cover candle shades with flowers to create cool mood lighting. I like the idea of using feathers to add to the nature meets luxury theme</p>
<p>3. I will prepare all the food ahead of time. Again I will be growing most of the produce, e.g., wonderful heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and shallots for the salad, purple and gold potatoes, purple tipped asparagus which fortunately grows for a long season in my west coast yard. I will marinade all the meats ahead of time, rent a giant barbeque, and pay a few local cooking school students to man the barbeque and act as wait staff. Because of the huge saving here I can afford to splurge on luxury items such as lobster, oysters, caviar, filet, etc.</p>
<p>4. Being a graphic designer, I&#8217;m creating all the paper goods myself. I&#8217;ve already created a retro &#8220;wish you were here? . . . we do!&#8221;<br />
postcard of the lake at the venue as a save the date. I even super-imposed a picture of my beau and I in a row boat onto the card and then used a watercolor filter to make it look like a painting</p>
<p>5. I&#8217;m the lead singer in a band! So my band mates will provide cool laid back mood music throughout the event. And I&#8217;ve penned a song as an ode to my husband-to-be that I will perform during the event &#8211; my own version of a speech!</p>
<p>6. I got my beautiful, very expensive looking dress custom made by a place in Thailand that I found on Ebay. Cost about $200</p>
<p>7. I also bought the 20&#215;60&#8242; tent on Ebay, much cheaper than renting, and will just resell it afterwards. I will however rent the chairs and tables unless I can find a real deal and do the same as I did with the tent!!</p>
<p>8. I&#8217;m accumulating all the linens/tablewares from places like DeeDees Discounts and Ross &#8211; going for eclectic luxe meets shabby chic!</p>
<p>I honestly think that Rebecca might be one of the most resourceful people I have ever met! I can&#8217;t wait to how all of her ideas translate! Definitely keep us posted, Rebecca!</p>
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		<title>Wedding Invitations by Chewing the Cud, II</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abby Larson</dc:creator>
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So, in an effort to really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve had a few emails from readers lately, requesting more budget-friendly features on SMP. I know that we have a really wide range of readers out there, so I want to make sure that everyone is getting a little something that can truly inspire elements for their own unique wedding.</p>
<p>So, in an effort to really reach out to all of our brides, I am going to start offering a &#8220;Look for Less&#8221; style feature on many of our posts. Today, Viola from <a href="http://www.chewingthecudweddings.com/">Chewing the Cud</a>, is offering her tips on working with a budget when it comes to your invitations&#8230;</p>
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<p><em><strong>From Viola at <a href="http://www.chewingthecudweddings.com/">Chewing the Cud</a>&#8230;</strong></em></p>
<p>&#8211;Combine your information into one component (for example, include the reception information on the main invitation, rather than purchasing a separate card)</p>
<p>&#8211;Eliminate the response envelope by creating an RSVP postcard.</p>
<p>&#8211;Figure out if some of the information be communicated online? Directions, things to<br />
 do etc. are perfect for your wedding website.</p>
<p>&#8211;Offer a trade with your designer&#8230;if you have a unique skill, offer to swap services&#8230;I did this with my photographer and it worked out great!</p>
<p>&#8211;If you are working with a designer, have him/her create a template for you, then print menus, place-cards etc at<br />
 home. Companies like Paper-Source are perfect to find cute, coordinating papers that are easy to print at home.</p>
<p>&#8211;Play the bride card and gather all your crafty girlfriends (and<br />
 boyfriends) for a crafternoon!</p>
<p>Thank you so much to Viola for sharing these great tips. I think that the one thing that I really want to convey on SMP is that even if you are working on a budget, you can still work with great designers, photographers and planners to help you execute your vision. It just might take a little bit of imagination and working outside the box.</p>
<p><strong><em>Look for Less Tip&#8230;Figure out where you place value in your wedding&#8230;is it the flowers? the invitations? the food? Then, rearrange your budget so that the emphasis is on what you love&#8230;skimp on the rest!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Bouvet Rose Champagne</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I found this fabulous find while perusing the Splendora blog the other day. For those of you that don&#8217;t know, Splendora is THE authority on everything fabulous. They profile the latest and greatest in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, always managing to find the best boutiques, newest trends and restaurants WAY before [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=240,height=800,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/04/10/bouvet_rose_2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px; WIDTH: 109px; HEIGHT: 337px" title="Bouvet_rose_2" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2007/04/10/bouvet_rose_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Bouvet_rose_2" width="109" height="337" /></a> I found this fabulous find while perusing the <a href="http://www.splendora.com/">Splendora</a> blog the other day. For those of you that don&#8217;t know, Splendora is THE authority on everything fabulous. They profile the latest and greatest in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, always managing to find the best boutiques, newest trends and restaurants WAY before anyone else does. In a word, they are brilliant.</p>
<p>Anyway, I loved this particular find because to me&#8230;champagne is the epitome of luxury, of elegance, of celebration. A good champagne can turn a party into a chic affair, and yet a bad champagne can turn a a chic affair into a frat party. In all honesty though, how many people can afford to stock a bar with <a href="http://www.domperignon.com/karllagerfeld/rose1996/index.php?s_language=en">Dom Perignon</a>? Not me, that&#8217;s for sure.</p>
<p>So I love that the girls over at <a href="http://splendora.com/blog/what_to_drink_bouvet_rose">Splendora</a> found this beautiful and oh-so-affordable champagne, <a href="http://www.bevmax.com/sku16318.html">Bouvet Rose</a>. At $12 a bottle and nearly as good as the pricier versions, ummm&#8230;hello?? How much better can you get!</p>
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