Fall and Winter Wedding Colors for 2011.

For all you September-December 2011 brides that may still be looking for a wedding color, have a look at the unique rich warm tones that are hot for the fall wedding season!

Pantone: http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/index.aspx

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Top picks from Noted Occasions:
http://customstamps.blogspot.com/2010/10/according-to-all-hottest-sources-on.html

Looking for a centerpiece that does not included pumpkins or leaves, how about candles on slices of wood for a rustic feel. This simple DIY centerpiece can be fond on Once Wed.

What you will need:

· slice of wood ( 11′ diam x 2.5′ h)
· glass cylinder vases ( 11′h, 9′h, 6′h x 3.5′ diam) you can find these at
Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael’s Crafts, and Hobby Lobby
· pillar candles ( 3 varying heights to fit in each vase)
· ribbon & yarn
· fabric, wood, or dried flowers
· double sided tape
· scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut 3 pieces of ribbon/yarn (one arms length per piece). Wrap each vase with ribbon/yarn. Attach ends of ribbon/yarn with double sided tape to surface of vase. I chose to wrap with a knobby yarn, satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon to create a variety of textures. I also wrapped the ribbon/yarn at different heights on each vase to create more interest.

2. Attach fabric/wood/dried flower to a piece of ribbon and tie around tallest vase.

3. Insert pillar candles into vases. arrange cluster of vases on wood slice, keeping the sides with the tape facing the center.

4. Arrange fabric/wood/dried flowers on wood slice around the vase cluster. Light the candles and enjoy your rustically elegant centerpiece!

FYI: The wooden flowers shown are no longer available for purchase. I would suggest creating fabric flowers or heading to a local craft store and picking up some dried botanicals. If you are interested in creating these centerpieces in large numbers, I would suggest ordering the vases in bulk.

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Felt Flower Tutorials

If you didn't already know I love flowers in any form! Some brides opt to use something other than a fresh flower for many different reasons. I like to be able to offer them options. This is also a great DIY project to do one afternoon with your bridesmaids. There are so many wonderful felt tutorials out there, here are some of my favorites. Remember you are not limited to felt, try them with any type of fabric. Enjoy!

From Will You? To I do!, shares a tutorial for a fun rose that has so many application possibilities and also easy to do! Try it without the scalloped edge for a different look.

Check out the tutorial for this absolutely gorgeous felt flower by Mrs. Priss.

How sweet is this flower! Tutorial and image courtesy of I Candy Handmade.

The two images above are both from Craft Snob.

Tutorial for the top flat flower here, tutorial for the bottom loopy flower here.

Keeping Life Creative offers these two lovely blooms, check out the tutorial!

This flower reminds me of a zinnia, you can get the tutorial here from Instructables

Food, Wine & Mod Podge, shares a great tutorial here for this little pretty.

A special thanks to Sara@CraftSnob for compiling this wonderful group of tutorials and
Amber@Salt Tree for posting on her blog where I discovered it.

Cheap Chic Weddings 7th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest

The Wedding Contest Winner for Cheap Chic Weddings 7th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest is Susan Brennan from Orchard Lake, MI!

CONGRATULATION SUSAN!!! Susan takes home Top Prize and $1000.00 for her beautiful toilet paper gown creation. Inspired by nature. She used flowers and feathers and balanced the dress with pleats on the bodice. She used 4 rolls of Toilet Paper, hot glue, and packing tape.

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Winner: Susan B.

1st Pl. Winner Laura L.

2nd Pl. Winner Cynthia R.

Back By Popular Demand

CALLING ALL 11-11-11 BRIDES

We ran this contest earlier in the year, because of the great response here it is again. If November 11th. 2011 will be your wedding date, follow our blog and post a comment with your first name, last initial, and state. You will be entered for a chance to win a personalized, white 25 ft., non-woven aisle runner. Local pick up or shipping is the responsibility of the winner. Drawing will be held on September 10th.

Stars and Stripes Sale

It has been said that FREEDOM is not FREE...hats off to all our servicemen and servicewomen! I invite everyone to save 10% on any item in my Etsy Store, use coupon code ED0711. Save 5% on any special order item, use coupon code ED07115. Expires on July 24th. Happy Shopping!

Semi DIY Pocket Fold Invitations

I am always asked about how to create wedding invitations, I came across this wonderful step-by-step how to on Project Wedding. With a little imagination you can customize this idea to fit your personality.

The Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns is returning to Atlanta on August 13-14 at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest. We are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our volunteer team!

SALE INFO:

Atlanta Marriott Northwest

Power Hours: Saturday, August 13 from 10 AM - Noon

General Sale: Saturday, August 13 from Noon - 6 PM

General Sale: Sunday, August 14 from 10 AM - 4 PM

VOLUNTEER INFO:

Choose yours shift(s) above and reserve your space. No tickets are required, but registration is necessary to reserve your time slot. Please arrive 15 minutes before for your shift! Upon arrival, please check-in at the volunteer table and grab a t-shirt.

You can also sign up for multiple days and shifts. Feel free to invite your friends, family and co-workers -- even your husbands and boyfriends (we need guys to help with the heavy stuff!).

Where You Can Help

1. Registration - Signing in brides as they enter the sale (men can help).

2. Bride Greeter - This person will be inside the sale area and will direct brides on rules and how the sale area is set up (men can help).
3. Dress Runner - This person will help re-stock the dress racks from the fitting room "go back" racks (men can help).
4. Dressing Room Help - This person will be inside the dressing room and will assist the brides trying on gowns.
5. Dressing Room Attendant - This person will be inside the fitting room assisting the volunteers with "no deal" gowns - making sure the gowns are ready to return to the floor.

What to Wear

Please wear dressy attire, such as khaki, black or brown pants or skirt. You can wear jeans as long as there are no rips or holes! Each volunteer will be given a Brides Against Breast Cancer t-shirt to wear at the event – if you are a returning volunteer, please bring yours from last year! Don’t forget comfortable shoes!

Click on the link to sign up.....I hope to see you there!

http://atlantababcvolunteers-erec.eventbrite.com/