Neat Dollar Store Craft Idea

You know those clear oval or round glass stones you can buy at any craft store or even the dollar store? Well, if you glue something to the back of them- a word or a photo or even little bits of scrapbooking paper- they look really neat.

http://www.frugalbride.com/magnetfavour.html

They would look great decorating the cake table- or even the guest tables.

Gel Candles

I saw this and think it's neat: how to make gel candles in a martini glass. http://www.superweddings.com/projects/gelcandles_martini.html

I may have to make these- and make a mess ;-) -when my husband goes out of town later this month

Ebay

Ok, I was going to take a break selling wedding invitations on Ebay, wedding season being over and all, but you know, even when it's stressful it's still worth it. It's fun, I get to use my creativity for a change and it makes me some money. (so I feel a little less guilty about the stupid crap I buy ;-)


Here are my listings:  (and by the way, my feedback is awesome)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330355525817&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330355815746&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT


I think I am just going to leave them up indefinitely...

Drink Calculator

Serving drinks at your wedding? Here is a neat drink calculator to get an idea of how much booze you need to order. Check out the Drink Calculator

I would recommend NOT going with a cash bar. The last wedding I went to (ironically at the same venue as my wedding) had a cash bar. You could just hear the grumbling among the guests when they got there "It's a cash bar?" with a tone of disappointment. It's ok if you don't want to serve any alcohol or limit it to beer and wine, but making your guests pay alcohol at all it is kinda tacky. I think most peple expect to have a drink or two (or more if you have a family of big partiers) at a wedding once they walk in and see alcohol is being served.

I guess I am one to talk though. During my wedding, against my previous request to NOT have the bar open and just serve the beer and wine I ordered, the bar was open when we got there and some of our guests were happily paying for their own mixed drinks, so I let it stay open. So I guess there are exceptions to the NO CASH BAR rule, but, overall, I'm of the mindset that alcohol+a DJ='s a fun reception

New Monogram Design

I like how elegant the header of this invitation is. Probably works better when the couples name's are about the same length though :-)

More wedding ideas

Soda Bar: Might cost a lot, but it's cheaper than alcohol! If you are having a booze-free reception this is a wholesome alternative.

http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-an-old-fashioned-soda-bar

Wine glass table lamps: Brilliant!

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/wincanlamfro.html

New: Save the Date Cards

Now offering Save the Date cards. Love this verse!

Great Reception Idea

I made the mistake of having disposable cameras at the tables at my reception. Most of the pictures were really bad- not worth the cost to print them. Here is a better idea I saw on another site: instead of disposables, have a business cards printed up with an web address for an online photo-sharing site (I like Picassa) on the reception tables. That way, your guest can upload their pictures from their disposable cameras and you will have an abundance of good pictures that you would want to print!

http://www.chicaandjo.com/2009/03/05/photo-sharing-after-wedding-or-big-event/

I love this idea, but the camera card holder is a little cheesy. I would just get some simple silver business card holders from an office supply store as not to take away from the centerpiece. I would also print the business cards myself- office supply stores and even Walmart has business card paper for printing at home.