tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24619493390207942702024-03-13T07:40:32.566-07:00hip, stylish, & totally cool weddingsa glam guide for the savvy brideHolly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-38091584782390933122012-08-22T11:20:00.002-07:002012-08-22T11:20:33.718-07:00Yep, still here...just someplace else most of the time!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-64312361678671898482012-01-04T19:34:00.000-08:002012-01-04T19:34:58.080-08:00The Everything Vegan Wedding Book is HERE!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You may not believe your eyes...I do still exist.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Most of my projects have been happening over at <a href="http://www.504main.com/" target="_blank">504 Main</a>. I just found it a little overwhelming to maintain 2 blogs...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but I do have an announcement....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">a few months back, I had the pleasure of working on</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This book is called The Everything Vegan Wedding Book and it is available NOW at your local book store or through Amazon and other online avenues!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As people make important changes in their daily lives to honor their health and the planet, many, many are switching to veganism. In fact, vegan weddings have take a big place in the spot light over the last couple of years with such well-known names as Chelsea Clinton and Ellen DeGeneres hosting their own vegan soirees. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Planning a wedding from scratch is tough, but planning a vegan wedding is even tougher! With the lifestyle affecting nearly every part of their lives, including what they eat, wear, and use, vegan brides-to-be are often torn between having a conventional wedding and sticking to their beliefs. "The Everything Vegan Wedding Book" provides the answers these brides need! It shows brides how to make their weddings earth-friendly, animal-friendly, and even guest-friendly! Featuring extensive information on how to make any vegan wedding a hit with even the most doubtful attendee, this is the ideal guide for the ethical bride!</span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As you may imagine, many guests, heck even a bride and grooms own parents may question a decision for a vegan wedding, but through open communication and understanding any couple can put these practices to work and throw</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> a vegan wedding with style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Even if you are not vegan, incorporating vegan ideas into your wedding can also prove to be earth-friendly, eco-friendly, and just plain good for you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, Happy New Year and please help spread the word!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Holly</span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-56053185098236837242011-06-07T21:45:00.000-07:002011-06-07T21:45:47.504-07:00Hey There!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">OH MY!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I cannot believe it has been almost one month since I posted.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I love my wedding blog.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I love weddings...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have so many ideas and news to share.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been MIA writing another book for The Everything Series! Exciting...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">almost done...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will share soon...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and have some FAB giveaways perhaps!</span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-48440549242344437912011-05-13T11:15:00.001-07:002011-05-13T11:17:45.927-07:00Tips for a Gracious Bride<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/S7OtAhX7aWI/AAAAAAAABys/CT9d2YR_Bto/s1600/bride+iStock_00000324978_comp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/S7OtAhX7aWI/AAAAAAAABys/CT9d2YR_Bto/s320/bride+iStock_00000324978_comp.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> We've all heard of Bridezillas, but really is that how you want to be remembered? It may get you on TV, but it won't score you any points...with anyone! You may be wearing white today...but that is not forever. Grace and courtesy is always becoming. Here are a few tips for being a gracious bride...it looks good on everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Just because others do not know proper etiquette, doesn’t mean you should ignore it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Be humble. You may be a bride now, but soon you will re-enter life as a mere mortal. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Respect tradition, but give it your own personal spin. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. Mind your manners. “Please” and “Thank you” will take you a long way. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. These people are your friends and family – they do not work for you, but are here to help you…because they love you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. Don’t assume anything - ask questions and get the details in writing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7. These people are your GUESTS! Don’t keep them waiting and don’t ask them to pay for anything. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">8. Treat your vendors kindly, and they will do the same for you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">9. Thank you notes are a must. It is never wrong to express your thanks to your parents, your guests, and your vendors. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">10. If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it. When in doubt trust yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Need more info...this is from The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book (Adams Media) written by me! </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have anything to add?</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Love, love, love to hear your thoughts!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Happy Planning!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"><br clear="ALL" style="page-break-before: always;" /> </span>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-21181484292581961602011-04-10T21:43:00.000-07:002011-04-10T21:43:08.271-07:00EPIC Letterpress Giveaway! DIY With Your Own Letterpress!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Letterpress is gorgeous, stylish and chic...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and finally there is a handy tool that will let you do it at home.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can you imagine what you can make</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">for your wedding or party!!!!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83193ZIGZAQ/TaKGHXooCWI/AAAAAAAAErA/K5I1Cm1dXcY/s1600/epic+machine+and+for+you+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83193ZIGZAQ/TaKGHXooCWI/AAAAAAAAErA/K5I1Cm1dXcY/s320/epic+machine+and+for+you+2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Thank to <a href="http://lifestylecrafts.com/">Lifestyle Crafts</a>,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">on my other blog, <a href="http://www.504main.com/2011/04/epic-giveaway-lifestyle-crafts-epic-six.html">504 Main</a>,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am giving away one of these awesome machines...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and it also die cuts and embosses!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--JB-4KmPn1M/TaKGDe2FZ5I/AAAAAAAAEq4/KDYYcpNskes/s1600/epic+wish+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--JB-4KmPn1M/TaKGDe2FZ5I/AAAAAAAAEq4/KDYYcpNskes/s200/epic+wish+1.JPG" width="183" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Hop on over to <a href="http://www.504main.com/2011/04/epic-giveaway-lifestyle-crafts-epic-six.html">504 Main</a> to see a little glimpse into how easy this machine is and a few samples of what I have done so far (there is more coming.)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">This giveaway is happening until Thursday.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">YOU MUST ENTER AT <a href="http://www.504main.com/2011/04/epic-giveaway-lifestyle-crafts-epic-six.html">504 MAIN</a></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-82617924615937501012011-03-24T23:31:00.000-07:002011-03-24T23:31:59.849-07:00Wedding Insight from a Former Real Bride<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Over at <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a> a few weeks ago I had Kristen from <a href="http://www.whoswatchingthebaby.com/2011/03/how-to-be-wedding-reception-negotiation.html">Whose Watching the Baby</a> link up a very interesting post about weddings and negotiating. I liked Kristen's frank attitude and insight and asked her If I could share it here.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iMhu10yzMoo/TYw1GgS4rxI/AAAAAAAAEkY/dLyFz6z1Eoc/s1600/wedding+bride+in+field.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iMhu10yzMoo/TYw1GgS4rxI/AAAAAAAAEkY/dLyFz6z1Eoc/s320/wedding+bride+in+field.jpg" width="213" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I definitely have my ideas of do's and don'ts but there are so many different situations and circumstances out there, listening to others is extremely helpful. I also feel in wedding planning brides can learn so much from other and former brides, so with no further adieu, here is Kristen's scoop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(You can read the post on her blog right </span><a href="http://www.whoswatchingthebaby.com/2011/03/how-to-be-wedding-reception-negotiation.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">*************************************</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unfortunately for my mom and dad, I didn't really get good at this until well after I was already married, and getting married again just to take advantage of the bargain didn't go over very well with my husband. The current recession isn't hurting buyers' negotiating power, either, so this could be a unique opportunity for those currently affianced to marry above their station - or maybe just wed above their station, like at the Four Seasons instead of the VFW. I have lots of friends and family who are planning weddings, and below is my standard advice. But first:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">{If you have a place and a date with which you have absolutely fallen in love, I can't really help you. This is also true if you have a very specific vision, down to the last eensy weensy detail. It's like anything else you buy - if you're not willing to walk away from it, you have no negotiating power. Just do me a favor: at the very least, don't tell the salesperson how much you just love it and that you'd pay anything to have your wedding at their hotel/country club/livestock show and rodeo. Pretend to be a hardass. Play hard to get. There are too many deals out there right now to just hand them the sale!}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First things first: If you really want to save a pretty penny on your reception, you have to be flexible. The more flexibility, the better. Below are the options that you can toggle to make the most of the money you have budgeted for your reception. After you've chosen where you're willing to make some sacrifices, you must put together a Request for Proposal, and let the venues that you are willing to consider come to you with their best offers. We'll get to that later this week, but first the hard part: deciding what's important to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday evening weddings are the most expensive, and Saturday brides will find their venue of choice least likely to work a deal on price. They're the most desirable, there are only about 48 good ones in a year,* and these receptions almost always include lots of expensive alcohol. Willing to get married on a Sunday morning? A Friday night? Even Saturday during the day can be a bargain if you negotiate it right. This leads us to our asterisk... There are only 48 good Saturdays in a year because some of them will fall on days that are not popular with the wedding crowd. Willing to get married on the Saturday after Thanksgiving? Bank! How about the Saturday before Easter? Perfect, if it works for you and your guests. These days have very little demand, and your wedding venue will likely leap at the chance to fill these empty days on their calendar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As a general rule, buffet meals are more expensive for the caterer than plated meals served at the table. This is because the venue has to prepare extra food, and replenish the food eaten for whatever amount of time is agreed upon in the event contract. If you are willing to go completely 'chef's choice' on your menu, you can save big bucks. You're letting your caterer take advantage of economies of scale in his purchasing and in preparation of your food. He may choose to match your menu to one being served concurrently in a different ballroom, or order the same protein for your event as the one he's serving the night before. You can still specify the type of protein and number of choices available to guests, and agree to settle on a menu about two weeks before the date of the reception.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is no reason to ever pay for an open, or 'hourly', bar. It will never work out in your favor. Caterers know this, and that's why many offer only this option in their wedding packages. The type of bar you want is called 'consumption'. You set a limit that you're willing to spend, and the caterer discretely lets you (or your designee) know during your reception when the tab is getting close to the predetermined limit. At this point you can decide whether you want to up the limit and keep serving, or make it last call. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are lots of ways to limit alcohol costs, such as sticking to wine on the table or one signature cocktail. Many brides and grooms toy with the idea of bringing in their own alcohol, but beware: although laws vary from state to state, many venues with their own liquor licenses, such as hotels and country clubs, will not let you bring in your own alcohol unless you have some unusual preference that they can't get through their distributor. Even this is usually subject to a corkage fee - watch for hidden costs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you reserve your date a year in advance, you're generally not going to get a 'deal'. They may tell you that you are - free champagne toast, anyone? - but you aren't. They still have plenty of time to fill the date, and if it's not you, there's a good chance someone else will come along. Wait until 4 months out? It's getting dicey. Three months out? Name your price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is not the richest source of potential savings, but it's up there: Are you willing to be flexible with how your guests sit in the venue, or do you insist on rearranging the furniture to suit your own personal chi? The caterer has to pay someone to come in and schlep all of those tables and chairs around. If you're willing to go with the room arrangement of the wedding before you, it might give your caterer or reception location a little more flexibility in their pricing. This may mean that your guests sit at long tables when you expected them to be at round ones, but we're about saving dollars here, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If your ideal list of reception locations includes any hotels, make sure you let the salesperson know at first contact how many out of town guests you expect will be staying the night, and when they will likely arrive and depart. If your guests stay on site, this increases the profitability of the event for your vendor, and they may be more flexible in your out of pocket costs. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><a class="textLink msgHeaderLink fontT3 fontLink" href="http://draft.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2461949339020794270" id="0_messageHeaderABText" title="Add Sender to Contacts"></a>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-14662661730440338012011-03-22T23:17:00.000-07:002011-03-22T23:17:53.134-07:00The Winner is...<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks everyone for entering the giveaway...</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The winner of the wedding books is...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Krystal from <a href="http://www.krystalskitsch.com/">Krystal's Kitsch</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back soon with some cool wedidng ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a little break while my puppy (OK, he's 12)</div><div style="text-align: center;">hopefully recovers from "something."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Holly</div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-22259113598570761202011-03-14T23:31:00.000-07:002011-03-22T23:18:46.821-07:00Giveaway...The Everything Wedding Checklist Book and The Everything Bridesmaid Book - CLOSED<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">*****GIVEAWAY CLOSED***** </span><br />
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</div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">For now I had to share this fabulous idea with you. My dear, sweet friend Sarah from <a href="http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/">Modern Country Style</a> fashioned this sweet cushion to celebrate Valentine's Day, complete with wedding year and location. Isn't it just perfect!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEw9mEPEPKc/TWNPO24wc5I/AAAAAAAAEOg/mGN13mSZwnM/s1600/hip+wedding+cushion+IMG_0878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEw9mEPEPKc/TWNPO24wc5I/AAAAAAAAEOg/mGN13mSZwnM/s320/hip+wedding+cushion+IMG_0878.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Can't you imagine the possibilities....</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Wedding or anniversary gift.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Ring bearer pillow.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">A couple of cushions on a sweet bench at the wedding.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">A Valentine's present.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">An engagement present.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fkDlUHPW_Rk/TWNPOt2QKCI/AAAAAAAAEOc/ZNIQc53RGxQ/s1600/hip+wedding+cushion+2+IMG_0851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fkDlUHPW_Rk/TWNPOt2QKCI/AAAAAAAAEOc/ZNIQc53RGxQ/s320/hip+wedding+cushion+2+IMG_0851.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Go visit Sarah for a tutorial on how to make </span><a href="http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-cushion.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">this sweet cushion</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> and just say hi because her blog is lovely. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a> </span>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-63396095206276619842011-01-11T11:10:00.000-08:002011-01-11T11:10:27.777-08:00DIY! Guest Book Goes to the Birds<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think guest books - or at least the idea of recording who was at your wedding and any special wishes - are important. One of my favorite projects, or even challenges you might say, is to find new ways to do just that. So, to kick off the year, I created a guest book vignette for a wedding, shower, birthday, or any other special occasion...like New Years!</span><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbA8loQqlI/AAAAAAAAD9s/1yaFIiaUgRs/s1600/card+purple+bird.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbA8loQqlI/AAAAAAAAD9s/1yaFIiaUgRs/s320/card+purple+bird.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I may not plan weddings as much as I used to but the thrill, the romance, the creativity of brides and grooms and the events they create is still close to my heart. Many, so many couples ask how to create a guestbook without it being a guestbook. Did that make sense? The guest book is one of my favorite projects to revamp.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now, I love little birdies and would be truly giddy to do a stylish birdie inspired wedding. Until then, I have created this display that can be used for a non traditional guestbook at a wedding.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbBKu0XrNI/AAAAAAAAD-c/hnLml6EbbXQ/s1600/full+display+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbBKu0XrNI/AAAAAAAAD-c/hnLml6EbbXQ/s320/full+display+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The back of the cards read "draw a picture - write a poem - share your words of wisdom." The guests would select a card write or draw a special something to the couple and drop it in a large glass bowl when done.I would do 3 of these displays and then have the remainder of the cards in a pretty crate or basket - depending on the size of the wedding.<br />
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<b>The whole point of this is to get guests to eave creative well wishes in their own unique way. Have pens and markers, and even crayons out for the guests to go to town! </b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I do think this would be FAB if you hung the branch with pretty ribbon and had the birdie postcards hanging from the wires.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">See I am all excited talking weddings!!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those non-weeding folks, you can also do something similar at a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or other special event like New Years. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The key component to this display are the absolutely fabulous <a href="http://us.moo.com/readymade/pack/439">Chelsea Groves Postcards</a> from <a href="http://us.moo.com/">Moo</a>. As soon as I saw them, I loved them. Each and every different bird is sweet and colorful and chic and I think I may be framing some...I think I know the perfect place!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbBRWNruLI/AAAAAAAAD_A/Qql9I3mMTa4/s1600/supplies+sponsor.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbBRWNruLI/AAAAAAAAD_A/Qql9I3mMTa4/s320/supplies+sponsor.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Supplies</b></div><ul style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><li><a href="http://us.moo.com/">Moo</a> postcards in design of choice - be careful you may be over there for days! So many GORGEOUS choices. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.gorillaglue.com/">Gorilla Glue</a> </li>
<li>Branches (I used only one branch for this display...and found it in the yard)</li>
<li>Drill with small bit (how technical is that)</li>
<li>16 gauge copper wire (or color of choice)</li>
<li>Moss, optional</li>
<li>Wire cutters </li>
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>DIY IT!</b><br />
<b>Go check out THE DIY CLUB for the <a href="http://thediyclub.com/2011/01/hollys-well-wishes-for-special-days/">FULL TUTORIAL</a>!</b><br />
<b>PDF coming tomorrow (a girl has got to sleep!)</b><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It is January <a href="http://thediyclub.com/2011/01/jan-2011-diy-project-party/">Project Party</a> Time at <a href="http://www.thediyclub.com/">The DIY Club</a>!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Two weeks to come up with a Fab project and have a chance to win SUPER prizes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Check out the vendors - you must use a <a href="http://thediyclub.com/diy-party-advertising/our-sponsors/">vendor sponsor product</a> to enter...but get this sponsor products cost as little at a couple of dollars for craft paint...and did I already mention you can win cool prizes.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbA9iEh-2I/AAAAAAAAD90/p8rRUOOi7_c/s1600/coil+wire.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">To decorate the table, I used natural elements - burlap, twigs, branches, etc. - mixed with some vintage pearls and buttons and finally a crystal or 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbA7RYLRpI/AAAAAAAAD9g/9qzgk8iDMj4/s1600/birds+thumbnail+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TSbA7RYLRpI/AAAAAAAAD9g/9qzgk8iDMj4/s320/birds+thumbnail+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are so many possibilities! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Did you have a guest book at your wedding? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-91227372123313286752010-12-18T00:46:00.000-08:002010-12-18T00:46:10.358-08:00Will You...<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TQx0oZrtKKI/AAAAAAAADys/t7XP-b7iiWk/s1600/ceremony.comp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TQx0oZrtKKI/AAAAAAAADys/t7XP-b7iiWk/s320/ceremony.comp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The holidays are a very popular time for popping the big question. It makes good sense really. If you live far from family and friends, chances are a visit will be happening so that you can celebrate the good news with loved ones.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">****************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I became engaged on Christmas. My husband did not do anything too crazy, but much to my surprise, planned a simple and meaningful proposal. And that is what matters most...that it is meaningful. Here's a peek into my engagement story:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">We spent the morning together and we each had a few gifts for the other. I cannot remember what I got him (probably something lame...I am a horrible gift-picker-outer!). He gave me a new camera. Together we read the directions and put the film in (back in the days of film). Once it was up and running I opened my other present, while he practiced with the camera. All the while I opened this big ginormous box, he snapped away. Of course inside was an engagement ring! He was was sly with that camera gift - we have all the moments and memories of me owning my ring box on film! Tricky!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I will admit I made my hubby stop by the store on the way to my parents house on Christmas Day so I could purchase a bridal magazine or two. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">****************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It is a busy time too on so many levels. I have seen many a bride jump straight into her planning. I have actually received phone calls (messages) on Christmas from the newly engaged asking to schedule an appointment. Now, that is quick!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take some time...revel in the excitement of being engaged...enjoy the family and friends and love that is in the air. And rest up and read up...come January competition is stiff for vendors and locales.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, tell me about your engagement.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When was it? Was it romantic?</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Were you a crazy-excited bride like me?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How soon did you start planning?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">See ya soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-58122954936202816122010-11-28T21:51:00.000-08:002010-11-28T21:51:26.449-08:00Great Ideas for Your Wedding!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am always thrilled when I find something fun and new to do at a wedding, especially when it is a detail that brings even more meaning to an already wonderful occasion. Here are a couple of idea I ran across that are fabulous and have so much potential to work with so many weddings.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Jenny at <a href="http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com/">Simcoe Street</a> had a great idea for her wedding too!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Check out what she created for her <a href="http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com/2010/11/our-wedding-guest-book-table.html">wedding guest book table</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TPM_L4m5GjI/AAAAAAAADnw/Rd6Y9GYkaQA/s1600/simcoe+street.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TPM_L4m5GjI/AAAAAAAADnw/Rd6Y9GYkaQA/s320/simcoe+street.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">"What we did was get wedding photos of as many of our guests as we could - our aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, grandparents, parents and friends. Sometimes this meant calling the kids of our parents' friends and asking them to secretly scan and email us the pic. For a lot of them, our Moms had copies of pictures that we made copies of and used. Everyone was completely surprised by this, and it was fun to show weddings of all styles and decades and highlight the amazing tradition of weddings."</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">This idea is fun and what a great way to celebrate marriage! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">************************</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First, from </span><a href="http://tlwaskiewicz.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Restoring Tracey</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">, inspired ideas from a </span><a href="http://tlwaskiewicz.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-wedding.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">DIY Wedding</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am particularly fond of the ladder used as a display...FAB idea! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TPM8U38OblI/AAAAAAAADns/RplVeicEw-o/s1600/DIY+Wedding+Tracey+ladder.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TPM8U38OblI/AAAAAAAADns/RplVeicEw-o/s1600/DIY+Wedding+Tracey+ladder.JPG" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Thanks ladies for the amazing ideas and inspiration!</div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-22131867206836167202010-11-17T09:01:00.000-08:002010-11-17T09:01:24.106-08:00This is Going to Cost You! The Budget<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Over the last several years, "big" weddings have become hugely popular for brides and big business for wedding vendors. During this time, a slew of "urban legends for wedding planning" have sprung up. Many brides get caught up in these myths as they seem simple enough and, on the surface, sometimes even logical. Don't be fooled. Dispelling the unfortunately too common fallacies of wedding planning will help you avoid disappointment and disaster. No one ever said planning a wedding was easy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StLfK-BugiI/AAAAAAAAAVo/D4Glk-KiIgQ/s1600-h/iStock_000005161380XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StLfK-BugiI/AAAAAAAAAVo/D4Glk-KiIgQ/s320/iStock_000005161380XSmall.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><o:p> MYTH: I know exactly what it takes to pull off a wedding, and I will not go over budget.</o:p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">TRUTH: There is a good chance you probably will. Many brides "forget" to include some necessary expenses and/or incur additional costs at the last minute. Some brides also "fall in love" with certain items and must have them whether or not they were originally budgeted for. Work with a trusted professional wedding planner to detail out a budget for you based on your needs. Professional planners deal with budgets all of the time and know what costs are involved in a wedding.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">As a final precaution, take 5-10% off of your budget total and hold it back for those unexpected expenses - if you need it, it will not push you over the edge, and if you don't you will have some extra cash for the honeymoon (or bank account!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StLfkPyVMOI/AAAAAAAAAVw/O8Fv7ypuhtU/s1600-h/iStock_000006211658XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StLfkPyVMOI/AAAAAAAAAVw/O8Fv7ypuhtU/s320/iStock_000006211658XSmall.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Planning!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-47391789463542937222010-11-08T21:37:00.000-08:002010-11-17T08:57:20.143-08:00DIY...Tattooed Fruit and Pumpkins<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I always am trying to think of new ideas for<br />
weddings, home decor, crafts...life!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNjdg9K2ZOI/AAAAAAAADYw/Q2bPwkoN8Is/s1600/PEAR+XOXO.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNjdg9K2ZOI/AAAAAAAADYw/Q2bPwkoN8Is/s320/PEAR+XOXO.JPG" width="287" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I was asked to do a giveaway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">for </span><a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Silhouette</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> products at <a href="http://www.504main.com/2010/11/giveaway-50-of-silhouette-products.html">504 Main</a>! </span></div><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">giveaway--CLOSED</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was thrilled and when I received their Tattoo Paper!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My mind went crazy with ideas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wanted to try something new!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">{at least I have not seen this before}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNiwUbzD0oI/AAAAAAAADXk/O_uM7Wz_ty4/s1600/silhouette+MEDIA-TATTOO.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNiwUbzD0oI/AAAAAAAADXk/O_uM7Wz_ty4/s1600/silhouette+MEDIA-TATTOO.gif" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tattooed Fruit and Pumpkins!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">You can create your own designs and really do something special and unique!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Amazing Centerpieces</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNivnaIaEFI/AAAAAAAADXg/sVaFQfja-SA/s1600/PUMPKIN+TAT+best.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNivnaIaEFI/AAAAAAAADXg/sVaFQfja-SA/s320/PUMPKIN+TAT+best.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi1sb4AeDI/AAAAAAAADXs/vVFF89_H018/s1600/BUTTERFLY+TAT+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi1sb4AeDI/AAAAAAAADXs/vVFF89_H018/s320/BUTTERFLY+TAT+2.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Table number, place cards, or just a special detail!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi1_aEreeI/AAAAAAAADX0/nFX3eh6kn08/s1600/PEAR+XOXO+PLATE.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi1_aEreeI/AAAAAAAADX0/nFX3eh6kn08/s400/PEAR+XOXO+PLATE.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi4jHzZn8I/AAAAAAAADX4/61TrkGkDCgQ/s1600/PEAR+HOLLY+GLASS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TNi4jHzZn8I/AAAAAAAADX4/61TrkGkDCgQ/s320/PEAR+HOLLY+GLASS.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>How excited am I!!!!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I did all of this WITH SCISSORS AND AN EXACTO KNIFE. </div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">NO MACHINE NECESSARY to use these cool products!</div><b>Here's what you need: </b><br />
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You just need the Silhouette Tattoo Paper and some fruit or a pumpkin.<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Now,I discovers that the bumpier the object {like all those ridges on a pumpkin} the trickier it is to get it to stick...but it is just a learning curve...after a try or two...I got it!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The pumpkins were more challenging than the pears because the pears were smoother.<br />
My images are from <a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/">The Graphics Fairy</a>. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
<b>Here's what to do: </b><br />
Just decide on a design, print it out using your computer and printer, apply the adhesive, cut out - with your scissors, apply to the surface!<br />
DONE and quick!<br />
And these are the easiest to apply tattoos I have ever tried!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><ol></ol>I did a tablescape that I will be showing off on Thursday at<a href="http://www.504main.com/"> 504 Main</a>!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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I was supplied with a product bundle from Silhouette to review and try out for this giveaway. Read my disclosure <a href="http://www.504main.com/2010/04/disclosure-policy.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-2386311898946271672010-10-27T22:48:00.000-07:002010-11-08T19:50:24.105-08:00Who Are All These People? Wedding Planners and Location Managers<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There seems to be a never ending list of myths</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">when it comes to wedding planning...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">well, let's start talking about the reality!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StwaHPtUA8I/AAAAAAAAAXA/VafKC2v6WmE/s1600-h/iStock_000007414196XSmall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StwaHPtUA8I/AAAAAAAAAXA/VafKC2v6WmE/s320/iStock_000007414196XSmall.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>MYTH: I do not need a wedding planner. The location/venue/catering manager will help me.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">TRUTH: Simply speaking, a<span style="line-height: 32px;"> location manager is not the same as a wedding planner. The location manager works for the venue and the wedding planner works for you! The three of you (+ the groom) should work together to ensure your wedding runs smoothly.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 32px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">That said, it works differently at all locations, so you cannot make assumptions. There are venues where the location managers (sometimes called a catering or site manager) will work closely with you on all details from the moment you book the location until you leave the reception as husband and wife, offering vendors referrals, advice, and suggestions to assist you. Still, some venues work with a more hands-off approach, assisting you with details related to the venue (pricing, menu, times) and nothing more. In many instances, the location manager is onsite for the beginning of your wedding to ensure everything is ready to go but may leave sometime after the reception begins, leaving you in the hands of the banquet captain.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StwaX2ixuyI/AAAAAAAAAXI/dMlqHMPtnKU/s1600-h/iStock_000009455341XSmall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/StwaX2ixuyI/AAAAAAAAAXI/dMlqHMPtnKU/s320/iStock_000009455341XSmall.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">A wedding planner works independently of the venue and is hired by you, to be your advocate. Now, depending on what services you hire a wedding planner for, she can be available to accompany you on appointments, taste menus, assemble invitations, run errands, or to simply manage the wedding day. (Check back later in the week for the skinny on the different types of wedding planning services!)</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 32px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">So, don't get the services and responsibilities of wedding planners and location managers confused. Lastly, don't be surprised...ask questions, specific questions. Be sure you understand the extent of the assistance your location manager offers.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 32px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">Happy Planning!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 32px;"><br />
</span></div><span style="line-height: 32px;"><span style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">P.S. I always recommend the services of a professional wedding planner. </span></span></span>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-78018587628269033882010-10-11T21:46:00.000-07:002010-10-11T21:46:41.537-07:00Happily Ever After Sign<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I created this chic sign that can be used at the wedding...how fabulous would it be hanging on a garden gate for the guests to see as they exit, at the end of the aisle, or even as part of the couple's dining table decor...so many possibilities!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TLKrHZEqgrI/AAAAAAAADLo/32oVsvloNq0/s1600/in+plant_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TLKrHZEqgrI/AAAAAAAADLo/32oVsvloNq0/s320/in+plant_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The sign could absolutely be customized with the wedding colors, a wedding date or the couple's names too. Oh yeah...I think this sign turned out pretty cute...so why not add different vinyl lettering for any occasion!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Supplies</b></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>Click <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/39084451/Happily-Ever-After-Sign">HERE</a> for a full pdf </b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 wood board. I used a 6x1 cut to X" long</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Design Diva vinyl lettering #1204</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Decoart American Acrylic, white</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Decoart Enamel, Black</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Decoart Stencil Paint, Grey</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cutting Edge Stencil Brush Set</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cutting Edge Wall Art Stencil, Birds on a Branch</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Dremel Multi-Max</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Rockler Deft Wood Finish Semi-Gloss</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">DISChangers</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Ribbon (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Go check out <a href="http://www.thediyclub.com/">The DIY Club</a> for the <a href="http://thediyclub.com/2010/10/hollys-happily-ever-after-sign/">full tutorial</a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://diyclubinc.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY <br>Club"><img alt="DIY Club" height="125" src="http://diyclubinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thediyclub-button.png" width="125" /></a></div>And visit <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a> for more DIYing! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-92225051998541636402010-09-27T09:46:00.000-07:002010-09-27T09:46:00.432-07:00Simple Advice: Rehearsal Dinner<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am feeling very nostalgic today - it is my anniversary {you can read all about that craziness <a href="http://hipweddings.blogspot.com/2009/09/story-sundays.html">HERE</a>}. I was thinking about all that happened before and during and after my wedding. I thought I would share some great advice with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TKDJtixMn4I/AAAAAAAADGE/K2kkLC6W9v0/s1600/brideworldphotos1132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TKDJtixMn4I/AAAAAAAADGE/K2kkLC6W9v0/s1600/brideworldphotos1132.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rehearsal Day for many couples. It is a crazy exciting day that is packed with emotions. If you are reading this and you are not yet married, let me tell you, you cannot even imagine the little (and sometimes big) "tiffs" I have seen between bride and groom on rehearsal day.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Why? As a bride (or groom), you have been working and planning to make this day perfect, and as the day approaches you are surrounded by family and friends, attending bridesmaids lunches and rehearsals, attending to all those last minute details...and probably have not seen a whole lot of your fiance...remember him, the man this is all for?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I was a (crazy) bride, my Matron of Honor gave me the best advice ever - advice I passed on to the many brides I worked with over the years - spend some time with your man! You can make time for the manicurist...make time for the man! Even if all you can swing is driving with your fiance - <b>and only your fiance</b> - to the rehearsal dinner, do it!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Happy Planning!</div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-58350724526445759042010-09-19T19:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T09:28:34.320-07:00Do You See This Giveaway? Win One @ 504 Main<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">GIVEAWAY CLOSED </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Did you see this giveaway??????</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is happening right now at <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main.</a> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TJaqwBXo0JI/AAAAAAAADAE/NA7Z2Rlr_8k/s1600/stampage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TJaqwBXo0JI/AAAAAAAADAE/NA7Z2Rlr_8k/s320/stampage.png" />.</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">These personal stampers are awesome beyond belief!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">You have until Wednesday 9/22/10 at 5:00 pm PST to enter to win one!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Here's what you get:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">You win the stamper body and one personalized stamp. The great - no amazingly fun thing - is that you can then purchase other stamps, to use on the stamper because PSA Essentials has cool peel and stick technology.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go visit this {<a href="http://www.504main.com/2010/09/blogday-giveaway-just-because-i-heart.html">POST</a>} to enter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> THIS GIVEAWAY IS BEING HELD AT <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 MAIN</a></span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The winner will be selected on Wednesday,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">September 22 at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I will randomly select a winner by pulling names out of a hat.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Winner will be announced on Thursday, 9/23 on <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a>.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Good luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">***COMMENTS OFF***</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">DISCLAIMER:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am not good at the legal speak, but I am responsible for this stamp giveaway myself. The company did not and is not providing me with a sample or with the prize.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">GIVEAWAY CLOSED </span></span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-89869599053450540392010-09-09T00:02:00.000-07:002010-09-09T00:05:03.874-07:00Faux Vintage Crate<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I originally posted this over at <a href="http://www.504main.com/" target="blank">504 Main</a>, but just had to share! <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Can't you just imagine this holding</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>your programs, favors, wine bottles?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add your name, wedding date, location, etc. on these crates for custom decor!</b><br />
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</b></u></div>I love old crates. I dream of them. I search for them...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I cannot find a single one in my area!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am taking matters into my own hands NOW!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have the skills. I have the supplies. I am making my own!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7zbSocUI/AAAAAAAAC5U/AEB7iXbyH2s/s1600/crate_finished_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7zbSocUI/AAAAAAAAC5U/AEB7iXbyH2s/s400/crate_finished_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><b>SUPPLIES</b></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>CLICK {<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/37086290/504-Main-Isn-t-That-Crate-2">HERE</a>} FOR A PDF </b></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. 3 - 1" x 4" boards cut as follows: 5 cut at 11", 2 cut at 11.5"</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.gorillaglue.com/">Gorilla Wood Glue</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. <a href="http://www.gorillaglue.com/">Gorilla Tape</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.dremel.com/">Dremel</a> Mulit-Max (Sander option)<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. <a href="http://www.decoart.com/">Decoart</a> acrylic paint in Burnt Umber.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. <a href="http://www.decoart.com/">Decoart</a> glazing medium </div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7. Handful of Nails</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">8. Hammer</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">9. Wood Stain and/or Paint I used a medium color stain </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">10. Rockler sponge brushed.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">11. Upholstery Tacks (for decoration, optional)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">12. Preferred decoration**</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>DIY It!</b></u></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Cut Boards ( 5 cut at 11", 2 cut at 11.5"). The two longer pieces are the front and back of the crate.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Bottom of crate: Take 3 cut pieces and run Gorilla Wood Glue along the edges. Make the bottom of the crate by pushing these together. Tape them with some Gorilla Tape to keep them tight while they dry.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Make the perimeter of the crate. Add Gorilla Wood Glue to the corners of the remaining cut pieces. Use Gorilla Tape to hold the four corners together. I actually formed the box around the base from the above step made it really easy to keep is all squared up and easy to see where the 2 longer pieces fit in.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7s3-HPLI/AAAAAAAAC5E/lw7CnqEreyk/s1600/crate+glue+together.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7s3-HPLI/AAAAAAAAC5E/lw7CnqEreyk/s200/crate+glue+together.JPG" width="199" /></a></div>4. Let dry completely.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. Remove Gorilla Tape.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. I hit in some nails to give it the hand made look and for character. I did 3 nails on the front and back and 1 for each base board. And I did one on each side.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7. Using my Dremel Multi-Max with the Sander, I sanded all over the box. I really wanted to take off the edges but also make certain areas appear more rounded and worn.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7mg-_NyI/AAAAAAAAC40/Sq3ZbM4TF1M/s1600/crate+dremel_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7mg-_NyI/AAAAAAAAC40/Sq3ZbM4TF1M/s200/crate+dremel_2.JPG" width="194" /></a></div>8. Wipe crate clean and apply wood stain. Let Dry.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">9. Mix Glazing Medium with Water and Burnt Umber acrylic paint as per directions on bottle.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">10. Apply glaze to entire crate and wipe off excess.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">11. Come back in with a darker paint {Burnt Umber} and using a DRY brush hit the corners, edges, etc. to give some character. Think about where the crate would be worn.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">12. Add some upholstery tacks for decoration (optional)<br />
13. Add decor. <br />
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<b>Transfer IT!</b>**</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My preferred decor for the box was the French word for Marriage "Le Mariage" {since I was a wedding planner and still love weddings, it seemed apropos}.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>Supplies</b></u></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Image or wording</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Transfer Paper</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Iron</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Directions</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I simply printed it out using a French Script font on my computer onto T-shirt Transfer Paper. I think this would be fun with the couple name and wedding date on the other sides. Iron on decor - this take more time than when using this on a T-shirt or cloth item. They can easily be painted! I will be trying the waterslide decal method next time!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7phk_KuI/AAAAAAAAC48/8EwyDmggqhU/s1600/crate+finished_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TIc7phk_KuI/AAAAAAAAC48/8EwyDmggqhU/s400/crate+finished_2.JPG" width="333" /></a></div>*************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">I L-O-V-E-D this project.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, expect to see some variations!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am already working on a bigger rolling version! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://diyclubinc.com/" title="DIY Club"><img alt="DIY Club" height="125" src="http://diyclubinc.com/wp-content/uploads/diy-club-button.png" width="125" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: large;">Did you know the </span><a href="http://www.diyclubinc.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">DIY Club</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://diyclubinc.com/2010/09/its-time-diy-club-september-party/"><span style="font-size: large;">September Party</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">is happening right now and open until9/16...</span></div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">there is plenty of time to create a project...</span></div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">$500+ in prizes are up for grabs!</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">DISCLOSURE: As part of the DIY Club, I have been supplied with vendor sponsored products to complete my projects. The opinions are projects are my own. See, my disclosure policy for more information.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-79914036910237138412010-08-16T16:08:00.000-07:002010-08-16T16:08:18.995-07:00Something Old, Someting New, Grab the Crew, and Your Gorilla Glue!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">At my other blog, <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a>,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">their is a B-I-G Gorilla Glue giveaway happening.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Below are the details...</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">but you must enter at <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">A Giveaway and a SUPER-FAB Party!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.diyclubinc.com/">DIY Club</a> will be hosting an <b>EXTRA</b> party next month</div><div style="color: orange; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">BUT<span style="font-size: x-large;"> RIGHT </span>NOW, </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">You have <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">18 chances</span> to win a gift box of Gorilla Glue!!!!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Goriila-Glue-Party-button.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4122" height="350" src="http://itssoverycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Goriila-Glue-Party-button.jpg" title="Goriila-Glue-Party-button" width="250" /></a> </b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Gorilla Glue PARTY</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Sept 9th through Sept 30th</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Our theme is:<b><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600;">Something OLD</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ff6600;">Something NEW</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>Grab the CREW</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>(Yeah, get the family involved)</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>And the GORILLA GLUE</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Repurpose something OLD or create something NEW, Grab your CREW,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>just be sure to use Gorilla Glue in your project!</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">You have plenty of time, to plan, and</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">22 days to enter...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">why <span style="color: #ff6600;">TWENTY TWO</span>?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Just because it rhymes with <span style="color: #ff6600;">NEW</span>, <span style="color: #ff6600;">CREW</span> and <span style="color: #ff6600;">Gorilla GLUE!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">What you will enter?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">We can't wait to see your projects.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">If you have entered a Gorilla Glue project into one of our monthly contests</span>,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">you <b>CAN re-enter</b> it into this special event.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/dc/at-The_Gorilla_Glue_Company-Gorilla_Glue_Product_Pack.jpg" /></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The </span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Gorilla Glue </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Giveaway! </span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">!!RIGHT NOW!! </span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Get three entries at 504 Main: </span></b></span><br />
<b style="color: red;">Contest open to US participants only</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1- ONE</b> chance if you <b><span style="color: #f76207;">follow this blog</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #f76207;">If you already follow that's cool, just leave a comment</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #f76207;">If you are a new follower - welcome...leave a comment.</span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>2 - ONE </b>chance if you <b><span style="color: #f76207;">follow the DIY Club inc</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>3 - ONE</b> chance if you <span style="color: #f76207;"><b>post the Gorilla Glue button on your side bar</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f76207;"><b>(Grab the code at the bottom of the post) </b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">*********</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">To get those other 15 entries</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1- Visit and FOLLOW the other 5 ladies blogs (see list below). Leave them a comment letting them know you are following. If you already follow--let us know</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.itssoverycheri.com/">It's So Very Cheri</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/">Tatertots and Jello</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/">The DIY Show Off</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/">Whisperwood Cottage</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-one entry per blog for following-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-you must visit the individual blogs for these entries-</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2- FOLLOW (or if you already follow) the <a href="http://www.diyclubinc.com/">DIY Club</a>, just let EACH of the ladies know as you leave your comments. (one entry per blog)</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 -POST the Gorilla Glue button! You only need to post the button once, BUT let each lady know as you comment. It automatically enters you for 3 more entries.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #ff6600;">Each of the 6 DIY Club gals is giving away a gift box of Gorilla Glue. We will announce the 6 winners, Sunday Aug 22. Follow the guidelines above and here is where to enter!!!</span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a></span> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/">Tatertots and Jello</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.itssoverycheri.com/">It's So Very Cheri</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/">The DIY Show Off</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/">Whisperwood Cottage</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><img alt="Gorilla Glue Party" height="250" src="http://itssoverycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Goriila-Glue-Party-button.jpg" width="150" /><br />
<div align="center"><form><textarea cols="20" rows="6"><a href="http://www.DIYClubinc.com"><img alt="Gorilla Glue Party" src="http://itssoverycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Goriila-Glue-Party-button.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="250" /></a></textarea></form></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">MANY MORE PRIZES will be awarded to our Gorilla Glue contest winners of the party event.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Regular monthly party event will still take place.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That party will begin 7 pm Sept 2.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://diyclubinc.com/?p=1127">VOTE</a> for the DIY CLUB August Winner NOW!</span></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://diyclubinc.com/?p=1127">HERE </a>to see who is in the TOP 12!</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gorilla Glue is providing the prizes for this giveaway. See my disclosure policy <a href="http://www.504main.com/2010/04/disclosure-policy.html">HERE</a>. </span></span><br />
<b style="color: red;">Contest open to US participants only</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">COMMENTS OFF</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">YOU MUST ENTER at</span></b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">504 Main </span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-32616203795302374152010-08-09T22:59:00.000-07:002010-08-09T23:00:53.080-07:00Mythical Monday! Thank You Notes<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It's time for Mythical Mondays where we clarify<br />
what really is and isn't true about...wedding planning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/SsmTeLQIxzI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4d3XrG5-ch8/s1600-h/Wedding+Myths+1+iStock_000004254404_commp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/SsmTeLQIxzI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4d3XrG5-ch8/s320/Wedding+Myths+1+iStock_000004254404_commp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">MYTH: You have one year to write thank you notes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">TRUTH: A widely held belief that a bride and groom have one year to send thank you notes to their guests is beyond comprehension. How will the guest know you even received the carefully selected gift? Will you even remember what you received as wedding gifts in one year? How motivated will you really be in one year? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The confusion comes from the notion that a guest has up to one year to send a gift. In actuality, the newlyweds should attempt to get out any thank you's within a few weeks of returning from the honeymoon (a couple of months is really the maximum). Thank you's for gifts received before the wedding should be sent promptly. This goes for engagement, shower, and wedding presents sent to the home.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Thank You Cheat Sheet</span></b></div><ol style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><li>Email, texts, and a general shout-out on your wedding web site are not acceptable. The written word still rules here.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Mention the gift. If it is a monetary gift you do not need to mention the amount, rather call it the "generous gift" or something similar.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Include how you plan to use it<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Thank the guest for their generosity.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add a personal sentiment if possible.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Sign your married name only after you are officially married.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Use your maiden name for anything thank you notes written prior to the ceremony, even if it is a wedding gift (i.e., shower gifts, a wedding gift sent to your home that arrives in the days or weeks prior to the wedding).</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Sample Thank You Note:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dear Uncle Jack,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you so much for the place setting of formal china. We are so excited to host our first holiday meal on our china, and even more excited that you will be joining us. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lisa</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Happy Planning!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Holly</span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-32336881278222875682010-07-28T12:44:00.000-07:002010-07-28T12:44:33.213-07:00Over the {Honey}Moon for These Tips!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">With all of the time I spent working in the Los Angeles wedding industry, I know a lot of brilliant and talented wedding professionals. One of those talents is my friend Melissa who quite simply rocks. She knows her weddings. Currently she works at the <a href="http://ebelllosangeles.wordpress.com/about-the-ebell/">Ebell of Los Angeles</a> - one of the most gorgeous venues around...</span><span style="font-size: small;">and writes for their <a href="http://ebelllosangeles.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/honeymoon-checklist/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EbellLosAngeles+%28The+Ebell+of+Los+Angeles+Blog%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail">BLOG</a></span><span style="font-size: small;">...so all those lucky brides get to use her immense knowledge. Today I am sharing a little of that here. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Honeymoon Checklist</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="posttitle" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><ul style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hotel reservations? </b><i>Check! </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Flights booked? </b><i>Check!!</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Passport current? </b><i>Uh..check? </i></span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Vaccinations up to date? </b><i>Um…Hm.</i></span> </li>
</ul><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ebelllosangeles.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/nassauatlantisbeach3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2538" height="112" src="http://ebelllosangeles.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/nassauatlantisbeach3.jpg?w=150&h=112" title="NassauAtlantisBeach3" width="150" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Ah, yes, the honeymoon. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ultimate vacation.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The bliss after the blowout bash.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Best way to enjoy it?</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be well prepared, well in advance.</span></div><div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Start early.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Three to one month prior to your wedding start your check list:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ebelllosangeles.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/travel03-departures.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2540" height="99" src="http://ebelllosangeles.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/travel03-departures.jpg?w=150&h=99" title="Travel03-Departures" width="150" /></a></div><ul style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Make sure <b>passports</b>, <b>vaccinations </b>and <b>travel itineraries</b> are in place and up to date.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Confirm reservations</b> for hotels, airlines, rental cars, even dinners, tours, snorkeling adventures and sky diving excursions the month prior to your travels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Brag! </b>Tell reservation desks, concierge, airlines representatives, everyone you talk to, that this is your honeymoon. You never know what bonuses or gifts might await you when you arrive.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Brides, make sure your tickets and reservations under your maiden name since all your <b>identification </b>will not have switched to married name in a short time. Alternative would be to have marriage license with you when traveling, but that may be challenging to arrange in time for your departure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Check with your doctor about your destination and if there are <b>medications </b>to consider having while there. Renew <b>prescriptions </b>and have them on hand, too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Got a dog? Cat? Bird? Arrange for <b>kennel </b>or home care.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Have the post office <b>hold your mail </b>- easy to do online at the USPS.com website</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Set up <b>automatic lighting system</b> in your home – have the outdoor lights and / or indoor lamp set to come on at dusk and off at midnight (or have a trusted neighbor help you out with that.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Ask the stores where you are registered to<b> hold deliveries</b> so boxes aren’t left at your front door.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Give your full itinerary to a parent </b>or relative so you can be reached in case of emergency.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Pack your honeymoon luggage separately</b> from your wedding day items. Give the wedding suitcase to a friend or family member if you aren’t returning home prior to travel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Take out the garbage</b>. Clear out the fridge.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Organize addresses: <b>write thank you notes </b>on the plane or send postcard thank you notes from your destination!</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks Melissa for letting me share this.</span> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">On a regular basis, you can find Melissa <a href="http://ebelllosangeles.wordpress.com/">HERE</a>.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Happy Planning!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-74562007373138978782010-07-17T22:16:00.000-07:002010-07-17T22:16:30.797-07:00Picnic Perfect Inspiration!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Every once in awhile something so amazing comes your way,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">that every time you think about it, you are inspired.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">That is the way I feel about Lisa from <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/">Moore Minutes</a> picnic.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It is classic, charming, and, well, simply picture perfect!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This picnic is loaded with inspiration and ideas that</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">can be translated into your wedding or special event.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am just going to share a few photos to tease you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lisa has a full menu and other fun ideas on her post. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Go visit Lisa at Moore Minutes to see all the wonder in</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/06/charms-of-summertime-picnic.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Charms of a Summertime Picnic</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM4Qvq01I/AAAAAAAACeY/bQirX-x4UBA/s1600/TP+summer+picnic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM4Qvq01I/AAAAAAAACeY/bQirX-x4UBA/s640/TP+summer+picnic" width="640" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM59dWI-I/AAAAAAAACeg/jbPSqGvkcmQ/s1600/tp+summerpicnic+2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM59dWI-I/AAAAAAAACeg/jbPSqGvkcmQ/s640/tp+summerpicnic+2" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM94fyn6I/AAAAAAAACew/_Ud40ZQwroI/s1600/tp+summertime+picnicn+4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM94fyn6I/AAAAAAAACew/_Ud40ZQwroI/s640/tp+summertime+picnicn+4" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM8AZ4AmI/AAAAAAAACeo/f6YwDS2DBcY/s1600/tp+summertime+picnic+3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TEKM8AZ4AmI/AAAAAAAACeo/f6YwDS2DBcY/s640/tp+summertime+picnic+3" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Can't you imagine a one of a kind wedding, rehearsal dinner,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">or bridal shower incorporating the style and ideas here?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Simply lovely.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks Lisa for letting me show off your </span><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/06/charms-of-summertime-picnic.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">summertime picnic</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-87941500594983366612010-07-03T10:32:00.000-07:002010-07-03T10:32:40.354-07:00Bridal Shower Inspiration<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A week or so ago on <a href="http://www.504main.com/2010/07/tickled-pink-no-13-with-hop.html">Tickled Pink</a> at <a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a>, there was a link up to a beautiful bridal shower. I of course love all of those fancy schmancy bridal shower photo shoots you see in magazines and online, but I am really impressed with real life bridal showers and I think we can all learn a thing or two from what happens in the real world! So, as I find real life, real world, real people inspirations I have decided to share them.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cambria at <a href="http://livetobeinspired.blogspot.com/">Live to be Inspired</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">hosted and designed this very pretty and elegant bridal shower.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can see the complete post <a href="http://livetobeinspired.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridal-shower-eye-candy.html">HERE</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are a lot of great details and the colors are fabulous.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks Cambria for letting me share!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> **********</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">An inviting welcome.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I always love a wreath or special detail</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">on the door when having a celebration.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9w8qIE22I/AAAAAAAACV0/I7AXeyWfz60/s1600/HW+wreath+cambria+" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9w8qIE22I/AAAAAAAACV0/I7AXeyWfz60/s320/HW+wreath+cambria+" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_97001216" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><span id="goog_97001217" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wishes and welcome.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xRTt8axI/AAAAAAAACWM/a7ZhKtSTBu0/s1600/HW+frame+Cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xRTt8axI/AAAAAAAACWM/a7ZhKtSTBu0/s320/HW+frame+Cambria" /><span id="goog_97001222"></span><span id="goog_97001223"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xOce-IJI/AAAAAAAACWE/bpa1xczZRVw/s1600/HW+table+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xOce-IJI/AAAAAAAACWE/bpa1xczZRVw/s320/HW+table+cambria" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Fabulous flowers! Love the colors and the feathers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xV61j2CI/AAAAAAAACWc/KhywMM1vDLY/s1600/HW+flowers+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xV61j2CI/AAAAAAAACWc/KhywMM1vDLY/s320/HW+flowers+cambria" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xYD-uDkI/AAAAAAAACWk/1GP1-dGrCyU/s1600/HW+flower+feather+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xYD-uDkI/AAAAAAAACWk/1GP1-dGrCyU/s320/HW+flower+feather+cambria" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> One of my favorite subtle details!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Sheer perfection! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xE7IqrWI/AAAAAAAACV8/QFL2oa5sFUw/s1600/HW+ring+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xE7IqrWI/AAAAAAAACV8/QFL2oa5sFUw/s320/HW+ring+cambria" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Sweet favors!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Polka dots are FAB!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xTnfxrkI/AAAAAAAACWU/-HENrTCdgDk/s1600/HW+favors+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xTnfxrkI/AAAAAAAACWU/-HENrTCdgDk/s320/HW+favors+cambria" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The food looks delicious too. Here is a sampling.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Visit Cambria's post about the <a href="http://livetobeinspired.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridal-shower-food.html">MENU</a> to get a</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">yummy chicken salad recipe for your collection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xaLbnKsI/AAAAAAAACWs/Wh5R_POlMpQ/s1600/HW+food+cambria" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TC9xaLbnKsI/AAAAAAAACWs/Wh5R_POlMpQ/s320/HW+food+cambria" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks Cambria for letting me share your bridal shower design!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love planning bridal showers.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What about you?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/?action=view&current=Siggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Signature" border="0" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Siggie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">{all photos are property of </span><a href="http://livetobeinspired.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Live to be Inspired</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">}</span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461949339020794270.post-32101069146720209102010-07-01T10:36:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:36:36.982-07:00We Have A Winner and an Etiquette Question!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A B-I-G THANK YOU to everyone who entered the giveaway!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I really do wish I could give you all a book! </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The winner as so very scientifically pulled out of a hat by my son is...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://completelyclaire.blogspot.com/">Completely Claire</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TCzM7zLFS5I/AAAAAAAACVk/2SFEZFstMkA/s1600/E-Wedding+Etiquette,+3rd+edition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q3aR9WY8uFE/TCzM7zLFS5I/AAAAAAAACVk/2SFEZFstMkA/s320/E-Wedding+Etiquette,+3rd+edition.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Claire also asked an etiquette question:</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">How do you address wedding invitations if your parents are divorced</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">but both sets of parents are very supportive and involved?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">There may be a few more takes on this subject out there - you know, things that have worked for others, and I would love to hear them, but here are a couple of ways from me!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Ultimately, all of this depends on the relationship of each parent to the couple and to each other...and you may also have to take into account financial arrangements regarding the wedding. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Bride's Divorced Parents Host</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mrs. Jane Smith*</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. Johnathon Jones</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">request the honor of your presence</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">at the marriage of their daughter,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> {insert name}</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">*{or if mother has retained her (former) married name, Ms. Jane Jones} </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Bride's Divorced Parents (with spouses) Host</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. and Mrs. Jane Smith*</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. and Mrs. Johnathon Jones</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">request the honor of your presence</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">at the marriage of </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">{insert name}</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">to</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">{insert name}</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">son of</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rogers</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">In this example, the "their daughter" has been removed. You may keep it there, but it can get confusing. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Bride's Divorced Parents, one parent hosting with spouse</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. and Mrs. Jane Smith*</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">request the honor of your presence</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">at the marriage of her {or his} daughter</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">{insert name}<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">to</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">{insert name}</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">son of</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rogers</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>No Parents Mentioned</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">{I have also seen couples forgo it altogether and just say the following}</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">With our parents,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Jane Smith</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">and</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Allen Jones</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">cordially invite you...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Anyone had any experiences of situations like this... </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">How did you work it out?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I know I have not been posting a lot,</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have been busy writing another wedding book and dealing with life in general. In the next week or so, I have a bridal shower to share with you and want to chat about reality TV shows weddings?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> ************</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Planning!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Holly</span></span></div>Holly Lefevrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.com4