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Signature orbs wedding guest book alternative by Etsy seller Once Upon a Paper
Ah, Etsy. That ever-flowing font of wedding inspiration. I'm several years out from my own wedding at this point, but whenever I go on Etsy, there's always something that pulls me right back in to the land of weddingdom.
Once your big day is past, you will definitely miss the Pinteresting, Etsying, and general wedding web surfing. Your life will feel strangely empty for a little while, but then life...
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Source: Style Me Pretty
Here's what no one tells you when you're piecing together your dream wedding, years in advance of meeting anyone who even remotely qualifies as husband material: wedding planning is intense.
It could very well be one of the most stressful periods in your entire life. No one's going to mention that when you finally get engaged either. (People don't like saying that kind of thing to the bizarrely happy, I suppose.) If you find yourself dealing with a...
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A cheer erupts as two teams take to the field for one glorious show. The sun is casting a warm light over the crowd and the grass is a perfect crisp green. Emotions run high as folks gather to hail their favorites. Beers are cheersed and high-fives are had. And one thing's for sure: He sure snagged a great catch!
It's baseball season. And wedding season! And for anyone who has a love of America's Pastime, there are few greater marriages than the old ball game and your big day!...
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YOU GUYS. All new episodes of Doctor Who start this weekend. SRSLY. It's time to jump back into time and space with everyone's favorite bowtie-wearing, sonic screwdriver-wielding, Dalek-fighting time lord.
Adventures in the far reaches of the universe await! And so does your wedding planning, now that Wedding Season is about to kick off big time.
But have no fear! You can totes let your geek flag fly and be the envy of Whovians worldwide when you have the Doctor make a special...
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Ring dishes are a radtastic alternative to traditional ring bearer pillows, and you can use them after the big day to stash your bling when needed! And since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, there are a bunch 'o' super cute options at good prices. I scoured Etsy with the best of my abilities (this blogger broke a sweat, y'all) to bring you 19 adorbz options to tote your pretty engagement ring sparkler!
Some of these come with twine or ribbon already attached to secure...
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Ladies, hear me out. This reception dress thing is getting out of hand. I totally understand your desire to have something more casual for the reception - something you can move in, break it down in, and maybe most importantly, EAT in, without the bones of your corset busting. HOWEVER, when brides are doling out hundreds or thousands of dollars extra on top of the hundreds or thousands of dollars they’ve already spent on their first wedding dress, I have to just wave my hands...
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Do you and your dude rock some serious gamer pride? Want to figure out a way to level up your love of consoles and pixels and throw them into your nuptials? Have no fear, I donned my usual superhero cape and scoured the Interwebz for the best ways to score points with pixelated perfection.
These super cute cards would be great for table centerpieces or just as random gamer-chic decor scattered throughout your venue.
Why not throw in some pixelated posies among your perfect...
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Y'all, I dunno about you but I get c-c-c-c-oooooolllddd this time of year. But winter weddings are so full of ridiculous gorgeousness. All the colors and beautiousness against the pristine snow? Drool central up in here.
But, I'm kinda sick of seeing just shrugs, pashminas and boleros. I want something new and BAM! So here's some hot, edgy ideas sure to keep you toasty during your frosty nuptials.
A sweet cardigan can do double duty to tie in your attire with your man's garb and...
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I know I'm a little late to this party, but I recently watched "Marie Antoinette." And holy gilded bananas! The fashion ... the opulence ... the FASHION. And my little broke-ass brain started a-churnin' with ideas on how to throw a fabulously fancy fete the Queen herself would be proud of.
From gilded centerpieces to feathers in lustrous updos to dresses with decolletage-enhancing bustiers and ruffles for days, the options are endless. Tables adorned with every dessert imaginable...
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When you were a kidlet, you dreamed of marrying Tony Mareno from "Saturday Night Fever." You'll Kung Fu Fight all the way to the dance floor. So naturally, you'd want to hustle some disco stylings into your wedding day.
While you could pull out all the stops and cha-cha your way down the aisle to your powder-blue, polyester-suited hubz, we've got a few more subtle stylin's for your sizzlin' '70s self.
Show your guests that your dancing is "Hot Stuff" with a light-up dance...
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Running off to city hall to get hitched, then hopping a plane to Rio? Grabbing just your two closest buds and a photographer and a justice of the peace? There's no reason for you to skimp on style or empty every penny out of your piggy bank for your small and sweet nuptials. Each one of these 11 dresses oozes style, fun and sophistication. Bonus: All ring in at under $150. BOOYAH!
This peplum style is sweet and sassy. Pair with some classy heels and a fitted blazer for a great...
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Gettin' hitched on All Hallow's Eve? Glam dark dresses harken to the spooky spectacular while still allowing you the truly bridal experience. No need for rips, tears and grunge. From ballgowns to sheaths, the Interwebz are full of boo-tiful designs.
The runways have been trending toward dresses of all colors in the last couple of years and the Queen herself, Ms. Vera Wang, has had us feeling ghoulishly girly with some of her offerings. Go gothic with black or stunning...
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While some weddings may go full-blown geekification in theme, a lot of couples would rather keep their hardcore geekery on the subtle side when it comes to their big day.
Want to share your love for Doctor Who and R2D2, but don't want your entire wedding plastered with the T.A.R.D.I.S. and Death Star? Thanks to sites like Etsy, you can let your (tiny) geek flag fly. From card boxes to jewelry, you can show your fangirl side without turning your wedding into Comic Con.
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While you and your new hubz might be down for cuttin' some serious rug, not all your guests may have moves like Jagger. Or maybe you're the one who's got two left feet and aren't down with being a blushing bride due to your clumsiness. So how are you going to keep the fun times going?
How about setting up some games! Not only can they be fun for all ages, provide awesome entertainment, and make you feel like a kid again, but they can provide a super radtastic opportunity for...
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While $700 isn't exactly a drop in the bucket, it's a pretty reasonable price to pay for some fancy bling. But I'mma do you one better... Here are 19 unique, fancy and awesome diamond engagement rings for under seven big ones!
Ranging from teeny, tiny sweet solitaires to awesomely art deco estate pieces to one-of-a-kind rough cut diamonds, there's something here to please everyone. Most of these come from independent artisans at Etsy, too, so you know you're helpin' the little guy...
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