Click, Click, BUY!

I do a TON of online shopping so that remained the case when it came to my wedding. It is convenient and you can "shop around" a little easier to make sure you get the best price.

But with the good, comes the bad! Shopping online takes a little of the fun out of shopping for your big day, but mainly, shopping online can be a little deceiving. The "small print" is always smaller, colors vary based on computers and shipping can sometimes cost an arm and a leg!

If saving time and a little cash wins out in the long run, here are some suggestions:

• Always Google coupon codes for your purchase. I've been very successful with this! You never know what you will find...free shipping, 15% off...every little bit helps!
• Read other customer reviews...both the good and the bad! This can really save you from making a bad decision!
• Stay away from making the "big" purchases online. If you are going to be devastated if it is a little off from what you were expecting, think twice about an online purchase.
• Review the return policy! Please review the return policy!

LOVE this idea!

I am a really big fan of different and creative "extras". I like to think of artsy photo opportunities that will make looking back at your special day even more fun! Check out this Etsy vendor who makes creative wire hangers for your wedding gown!

Just a little something different!

Have a blissful day!

The hidden cost of postage...

don't let it sneak up on you!!

When you are picking your invitations and reply cards, don't forget to think about postage! If your invitation has a lot of enclosures or is an odd size, chances are you will have to add extra stamps. Make sure, before you start the mailing process, to take one of your final invitations to the post office to have it weighed. This way you know exactly what your cost will be and you won't have to worry about all your invitations making their way back to your house!

A great way to cut this cost just a bit is to use reply postcards instead of the traditional reply cards with envelopes. Postcard postage is roughly $0.16 less than average postage...plus you are saving a bit on printing!

Have a blissful day!

Upcoming Bridal Show

Courtland's Catering is hosting a Bridal Show and Open House this Sunday, March 28th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. If you are planning on being in the Baton Rouge area this weekend, pre-register with them online. Pre-registration tickets are only $3. Otherwise tickets will be $5 at the door. Visit their website for more information! Enjoy!

Fabulous and Affordable Invitations

I recently ordered wedding and rehearsal dinner invitations, plus thank you cards from this Etsy vendor and WOW! Not only were the prices affordable and the shipping quick, but the quality of these invitations is outstanding! Amy was so easy to work with...even after several edit requests! It is obvious that she truly cares about her customers! I hope to have her create more unique invitations for me in the future! Enjoy!

Captured Moments by Amy Leigh

{Real Wedding} Aimee + Nathan Graham

Well, what a beautiful reception! Aimee and Nathan chose Greystone Country Club as the location of their reception and it really was a great venue! I took a few photos of her set up and decorations before the guests arrived. I'll add some more photos later...but here is a glimpse:

The flower arrangements were done by Beth Twilley. There were tall arrangements like this one with pears giving the centerpiece a little character and smaller vases with simply flowers. The differing sizes really gave the room a pop!

The cake was in the center of the room with black ribbon and fleur de lis accents.

Instead of a guest book, the couple asked their guests to sign a poster of one of their engagement photos. Such a cute idea! Their photography was done by Kase and Alli Photography.

There groom's cake really played to the groom's love of baseball! They also had cupcakes for the kiddos!

A candy bar was set up by the bride the day before with a little sign that said "Children, please ask an adult for help". There was small plastic bags with white curly ribbon for the guests to fill and enjoy!

This small table was just for the bride and groom.

This is a closer look of the arrangement. They also had their initials hanging from the seats. Super cute!

The bride made a "mad lib" type game for her guests to enjoy during the ceremony.

The guests really got into it!

Here is a closer look at their "fun" table!

What a gorgeous day...

to get married! I'm so excited about celebrating today with Aimee and Nathan!