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Platinum Package – Let's Start at the Very Beginning..a very good place to start. I’m working with a new couple, Ellen and Patrick, who want to get married next June. Outdoor wedding, 100 guests flying in from various parts of the country (They’re from Michigan). Next June is plenty of time you might say, right? Not exactly – they’re starting their medical internships… |
Wedding Wise Wednesdays – June 17thThe biggest wedding month of the year moves on: The Regulars: Alfred Angelo Bridals has extended their sale until June 22nd – save up to $300 on wedding dresses, $20 on every bridesmaid dress and 15% on veils and headpieces. Weddingish is offering 25% off any online order if you use the code “Passion” at… |
Disney Weddings, Online InterviewsOver at Offbeat Brides, they’ve posted a recap of “Monica & Eric’s Artsy Craftsy Disney Infused Wedding”. Not just an off-beat bride, but a Recession one as well – she saved bunches of money on her wedding. I like how these folks roll. My favorite quote in the post? “The whole day was a happy… |
A Great WeekendWe had a Full-House at The Recession Bride’s Workshop” on Sunday, and a great time was had by all. Phoenix Bakery supplied the cake, Deanna Deacon from 701 Kitchen supplied the drinks (Port and Champagne, The Recession Bride’s Cocktail, and hard and soft lemonade – it’s a wonder that everyone was able to write as… |
Love, Drama, and the $120 WeddingI’m having my workshop in a few hours, and I just ran out to Starbucks for the customary vanilla latte and toasted cheese bagel. I decided to sit and drink and eat in my car, a little bit of calm before the storm, and grabbed the front section of the Times. The Op-Ed on the… |
Wedding themed movies can provide therapy to stressed brides- to-beFrom the L.A. Examiner:Wedding themed movies can provide therapy to stressed brides- to-be Posted using ShareThis I agree with her on all of these movies, except maybe “Sex and the City”. Granted, Carrie and Big did end up together in the end, but that wedding scene was pretty traumatic! Way, WAY more jewelry should have… |
Wedding-Wise Wednesday – June 10thThe most wedding-licious of all months continues… Oriental Trading Company Does WeddingsThanks to Jezebel for this one. Oriental Trading Company, purveyor of many cheap home and garden items, is now providing many cheap wedding and bridal items. Thanks, Oriental Trading Company! New Vendor Find: Wedding LensYour Guests are going to take pictures of your wedding…. |
Nice Day for A Geek WeddingYou get a bunch of stuff that is seriously cool, especially to those of us who really like Star Wars, Star Trek, and are very much looking forward to going to San Diego in a few weeks. I now have two life goals: To stay in the suite from “The Hangover” someday, and to coordinate… |
Special Cocktails for the Recession BrideI kid you not. 701 Cocktail kitchen, a bartending service and the newest sponsor for the Recession Bride’s Workshop, is going to be there to make and serve, the Recession Bride Cocktail. I have not been told what the ingredients are yet, but I’m hoping for something strong, yet relaxing. Buck you up, but make… |
Wedding Wise Wednesday – June 3rdSix Great Deals for the Sixth (and most wedding-licious) Month of the Year: Hit the Books: It’s summer but you’re getting married in November, where do you find magazines with tips for the fall? One of my clients reminded me of a great resource – hit the library. They have all Bridal magazine back issues… |