Make your Own Scratch Off's

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

I have to admit an addiction of mine....

I still buy Wedding Magazines!

Yes, I am a Happily married women but, 

 lets face it....there are some fabulous ideas

in those magazines!

Especially those by...oh I don't know...

Martha Stewart.

In the most recent Martha Stewart Weddings Mag,

she has diy instructions for making your own

scratch off save the date cards!

The magic is in the Metallic paint and dish soap!

What?  Really?

How cool is that?

I have to try this one!!

Get all of the instructions on making your own

scratch off cards here.

Edible Escort Cardrs

I love to see new ways to use common things...

Ok...lollipops are common,

but these are fabulous!

You can find these and so many more beautiful

lollipops here at Vintage Confections !

Go by and check them out!

Use these as escort cards for your wedding or

next big event!

Aren't these fun and playful?

Have a fabulous weekend!

Sweet Dessert Table Design

You know the old saying of
bringing the outside in with design.
I love seeing party design where they
have brought the inside out.

I love this sweet table design by Sugarbird.
The very talented Joono who's been in the sweets
business for 20 years put this table together
for a wedding in San Juan Capistrano.

Can you imagine getting married in such a setting!

Check out the details of these beautiful table!



There is something kinda old fashion about this
table. Maybe the color of the table reminds me of milkglass!



Lovely yellow striped backdrop!




Such a sweet and simply cake topper!



Check on many more designs on
Sugarbird!
You will be glad you did!

Photos by Gabriel Ryan

Tori and Dean Vow Renewal

I absolutely love this show!

I have followed Tori Spelling forever!
I remember sitting in my sorority house

watching 90210 with the girls!

Now, I am watching all of the fun

on Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood.

Well, I was watching last season and

during the episode of their vow renewal,

I spotted something very sweet!

My Sweet and Saucy were there!

One of my very favorite blogs to read

and goo goo gaa gaa over for their

fantastic desserts!

I couldn't wait to see the pictures from

the vow renewal and they are up

with much anticipation by me!!!

Here are some of the details from the lovely day!

One of my favorite color combos:

Yellow and Gray...

I love the off set back drop for the cake.....

Speaking of cake....Gorgeous!

Mini hand painted cakes.....

Check out this bike....love it!

Who would've thought of this as a display for

a vow renewal?

So cool...

Tags read:

Toss a feather,

Celebrate forever!

Photos were taken by Elizabeth Messina

You must go over to

My Sweet and Saucy blog

to see all of the photos!

The desserts are to die for!

"Jilly" Bean Bar

I know there is so much eye "candy"

out and about on the web to inspire

all sorts of sweets tables.

I feel in love with this very unique idea

over at Green Wedding Shoes.

This was designed for a wedding

in which every last detail was personalized.

The brides name was Jill and her

nickname is "Jillybean" hence

the change in spelling in Jellybean.

I really love the laid back feel in

design of the "Jillybean" bar.

It gives you the feeling that

bride used vases from her own collection.

Want more?

Check out more of the details from

the fabulous wedding here!

Don't know if you know this about me but,
I am a frugal mommy that tries hard to find ways to
entertain on a budget!
Doesn't always happen...but, I try!

Anyone a fan of Groupon, Living Social, etc.?
Anyone getting married?

Well, then you must check out WED OBO!

Like Groupon WED OBO will bring you a new wedding-related deal of the day!
So, all of you engaged couples check it out!
Where was WED•OBO when I was getting married?

According to their site, here is how it works:

1. Subscribe at Wedobo.com

2. Wedobo delivers limited time, must-have wedding deals to you via email.

3. You buy the deal.

And share it, if you’d like to.

The more people who know about Wedobo,
the more they're able to negotiate the best wedding deals for you.

Recent Deals:
$240 for 20 Goodie Bags, $480 value
$200 custom groom's cake, $400 value
$190 Jr. Suite at Sutton Place Hotel, $399 value

Sounds like a bargain to me!

Check it out here!

Sweet and Rustic Breakfast Buffet

There have been so many rustic
"inside out" parties lately!
Here is another that I had to share!
It has southern hospitality written all over it!

This gorgeous breakfast buffet table that was created for
the Sweetest Occasion blog.
The inspiration for this photo shoot designed by

Dandelion and Grey
was a laid back, brunch-style reception.
Head over to The Sweetest Occasion to read all the details.

Lovely use of antique kitchen tools and gadgets as servers....

Love the bacon in the mason jars...

For a very fun and thoughtful favor
Dapper Paper created these sweet recipe cards
with a delicious recipe for ‘Grandma’s Biscuits’!

Love the ides of nailing the hooks to the tree...so pretty!

And this sign....
"We're Fixin' to Eat. So take your Seat!"

Cute little cards in the drawers....

All the photos were taken by
Olive Juice Photography
and the paper goods were
by Dapper Paper.

Aw....I am now smiling...and hungry!

Beyond the Guest Book

Here are some great ideas for

your wedding or shower guest books.

Well, they are really not books at all...

That is why I love them!

Love the Vintage feel.....

Chandelier Guest Book

More like art!

Guest could choose a colored plexiglass piece

and write a message to the bride and groom.

Then at night it was illuminated!

I want to see that!

Thumb Print Tree

Guests were asked to leave a thumb print and their name!

Silhouette Your Guests

Want to really impress your guests' at your next soiree?
Have silhouette pictures created by master silhouette artist

(3rd generation) Karl Johnson as a party favor.

Each Silhouette is cut out entirely freehand!

Each Silhouette is an original, one of a kind work of art, signed by the artist.
He was most recently commissioned by Marc Anthony to create silhouettes

of Jennifer Lopez for her 40th Birthday Party.

WOW!

Karl also appeared in person at the party to cut silhouettes for the guests.
Karl Johnson is available to appear at a variety of special events.

Such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, parties, and more!

Check him out here at Cut Arts!

Show Me The Way

Looking for some unique escort cards

for your wedding or event?

Check out these cards!

Find them all here at The Knot.

Put your heart here

This will be the easiest place card you have ever made!

What do you need?

81/2 x 11 paper to match your color theme

printer

pencil

What do I do?

1. Print your name on the paper

about 12 per sheet

2. Cut into 1/2 strips

3. Fold in half

4. Curl the ends with a pencil

DONE!

Walk this way

I have spring and weddings on the brain!
So, when I came across these floral wedding aisles,

I knew I had to share....enjoy!

Find these amazing weddings here!