In this Inspiration Board: 

Martha Stewart Weddings

Sylvia Weinstock Cakes

Amy Atlas Events

The Bride Shop – At Zazzle

 

Enjoy!

 

~Michelle

There sure are some cute, adorable Wedding Stamps out now!  Zazzle has some great stamps!  Engagement, Wedding, R.S.V.P, Thank You’s, etc!  You can browse by color too.  You can even create your own!  You can even insert your picture into the design and they have many different denominations.  At Snapfish you can create photo stamps also.

       

 

 

Perfect Postage is another great site.  You can choose from their templates or make your own.  They have Monogram Stamps, Save The Date Stamps and Magnets, too!  You can get matching sets, too, such as the same design for Save The Date stamps, Wedding Invitation stamps, RSVP stamps and Thank you stamps.

 

Artistic Postage is another site that has a great selection. They also have coordinating postage, postage by Season and postage by themes (But they come from Zazzle!).

 

 

Even the USPS has a couple of different designs that you might like (but they come from Zazzle).

 

Enjoy!

~Michelle

More DIY….

 

1.  Use DIY Bouquets and Boutonnières.

2.  Did you know that anyone can become an Officiant?  They can do so online.  Ask a favorite family member to do the honors.

3.  Have your guests RSVP online at your free Website, or via phone (to save on the postage).

4.  Have a reception luncheon or brunch.  Purchase the food from a local catering place.

5.  Do have a Wedding Cake, but make it a smaller one.  Order a sheet cake to complement the servings.  Also, use a Buttercream icing instead of Fondant.  Or have a “fake cake”.  Yes, you can do that.  What’s the harm?  People will still have their cake.

6. Have your hair and make-up done by a Beauty School student.

7.  Believe it or not, we have a Goodwill store by us and there are plenty of Wedding Dresses and a fraction of the cost!

8.  Use favors as seating or place cards.

9.  Buy the alcohol yourself.  Hire someone to tend the beverages. Or have just beer and wine instead of liquor.

10.  Have a dessert buffet with Cookies, Cupcakes, etc.

11.  Beg, Borrow, Steal (okay…..just kidding).

12.  Use a one-stop Venue.  This is a very thrifty choice!

13.  Make your own invitations.  You wouldn’t believe how simple it can be!  Also, many stores now carry “Make Your Own” Invitation lines, such as Martha Stewart.  Also, do an RSVP postcard, it will save on the postage.

14.  Hire a “new” vendor, such as a Photographer or Videographer who is just starting out.  Check with local colleges.

 

Hope some of these tips can help you as you plan the day of your life!

~Michelle

Theme Ideas

Themed Weddings can be very beautiful, but also overdone and very expensive.  Here are some
ideas for Themed Weddings and Receptions. Most of these suggestions can apply to the
Wedding Ceremony itself, as well as the Reception.  If you have any questions or suggestions
to add to this list, please let me know at Michelle@AtMichellesPlace.com .

Costume Wedding Black and White Wedding Snowball Wedding Christmas Victorian Candlelight Home Wedding Garden Wedding Hearts and Flowers Cupid and Doves Winter Wonderland Color Theme Vintage Era Theme Holiday Theme Cultural or Ethic Theme Rose Garden Summer in the Park Country-Western Fifties Theme Balloon Theme Ships Cruise

 

~Michelle

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This is easy, right?  Roses are red.  But what about if you want to add other colors?????  Well, here’s some ideas as well as some visuals to give you some inspiration….

 

 

 

 

 

~Michelle

By wedding web-sites, I mean web sites that you can post your info on and that have tools to use….I’m sure that I’ll forget some.  Please let me know if you have a site to add!

 

 Wedding Wire’s Free Site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Wedding’s Free Site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Wedding Channel’s Free Site!

 

 

 

 

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The Knot’s Free Wedding Site….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eWedding’s Free Web Site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s OneWed’s site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mywedding’s Free Web Site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me know if you have more to add….I’m sure that I missed some….

~Michelle

 

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Okay.  I love purple.  My first wedding was purple.  However, I’m sorry to say that the Bridesmaid dresses that I chose did NOT complement the Bridesmaids.  Sorry guys.  I’ve gotten much more Wedding Savvy. 

 

So.  Let’s look at some stuff!  Cakes~

 

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Inspiration From: Martha Stewart Weddings; Brides; Project Wedding

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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~Michelle

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Okay…this is great.  A bit over the edge, for some, maybe.  But definitely great!  Wonder how different churches would feel about this entrance?  Congrats to this happy couple!  I hope they keep enjoying life just like this!

*Michelle

The Bridal shower was said to have taken place in Holland when a young girl fell in love with a poor, but generous miller.  Over the years the miller had given away all his possessions to those needier than himself.  So, when the time came to wed, he had nothing left to offer his prospective bride.

Furious with his daughter’s choice of suitors, her father forbade the marriage and refused the young pair the customary dowry, which was necessary to establish a household.  Without it, the pair had little hope of being able to begin a life together.  It was then that the community came to the couple’s rescue.  Out of appreciation for the miller’s benevolence, his friends banded together and literally “showered” the young girl with all the items necessary to set up a house.  It was the beginning of a long marriage and a beautiful tradition.

 

*Michelle

Have you thought about your Wedding Style???  What’s that?  Well, what kind of ceremony are you looking for?  Religious?  Spiritual?  Civil?  How about formality…..Very Formal (8-10 Attendants), Formal (4-8 Attendants), Semi-Formal (2-6 Attendants) or Informal (1-3 Attendants) – and that’s for each side.

Take a look at these qualities listed below…..which ones of them jump out at you in regards to your wedding?  Picking out a couple of these can help you keep focused, through the planning process, on just what you’re looking for in your Ceremony and your Reception…..

Artistic	Casual	Chic	Contemporary
Country	Creative	Dramatic	Elaborate
Elegant	Ethnic	Exotic	Family Oriented
Fantasy	Festive	Fun	Glamorous
Indoor	Intimate	Large	Lavish
Lively	Luxurious	Outdoor	Personal
Picturesque	Polished	Private	Quaint
Relaxed	Romantic	Sentimental	Simple
Small	Sophisticated	Spiritual	Stylish
Theatrical	Traditional	Unique	Urban

See ya!

Michelle