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For a little Friday Fun, I LOVE this for your out-of-town guest bags! via Style Unveiled What great addition to their hotel bags! Especially if the majority of your guests are staying in the same hotel, it would be so much fun to see all the tags hanging on doors! They'd be easy to print and make yourself too - some pretty card-stock, printer, and scissors and you're in business. Guest Hotel Bags are a great way to add lots of personalized detail and meaningful touches to your wedding. It doesn't take much to make them memorable either. Fill them with your favorite candy or late night snack with a little tag explaining the meaning: "The Bride's Favorite Guilty Pleasure" or "The Groom loves (insert treat) almost as much as he loves his Bride!" It's always a great idea to include a map or list of fun attractions in the area. Directions to the different venues are a must as well. What ever you choose though, your guests will know that you are really...

It's tricky trying to find that perfect gift for the couple that already has a household together. Whether you're looking for an engagement present or something for their wedding - different ideas are hard to come by. So, we thought it would be a great idea to compile a board full of pins with fun, memorable newlywed gifts! A few months back, our Gifts for The Newlyweds board was featured as part of Pinterest's Holiday Gift special feature!! We were so excited! Whether you're a friend of the happy couple, or a couple registering for their wedding, we definitely think you should take a look! Here are some of our favorite ideas from the board! via fabuloushomeblog Perfect for the First Christmas as a Mr. and Mrs. and more fun than an ornament! via Etsy Frame the key to the couple's first home with the "love" page of the dictionary in the background! via Refinery 29 A cookbook for newlyweds who love to spend time in the kitchen together! We hope you check ou...

Everyone's heard about the tradition for newlyweds to save the top of their wedding cake and eat it together on their first anniversary. Said to bring good fortune to their marriage, this custom began in the early 19th century when wedding cakes were typically brandy soaked fruit desserts that were easily saved and preserved for later. Today's brides have a harder time keeping their fabulously decorated and flavorful cakes fresh for an entire year. Plus, for lots of couples, the thought of eating a year old cake isn't that appealing. I saw this post on the  Offbeat Bride  and instantly thought - genius! Aberrant Ornaments  has come up with the perfect solution - miniaturized replicas of your wedding cake! Aberant Ornaments After your wedding you send them a picture of your cake and they'll sculpt this mini version for you to save forever - no freezer wrap required! They all come with tiny hooks to use as an ornament or can all stand on their own on a shelf - perhaps by ...

One of my favorite elements of any wedding are the bouquets. My heart always beats a little faster when I know the florist is about to bring them up. They're just always such gorgeous works of art. I love it when the bride gets a look at her flowers for the first time. It's has that "this is finally really happening" element to it; that hint of magic and romance every wedding, no matter how intimate or grand in scale, carries with it. Brides always look to preserve a touch of that by preserving their bouquets, whether with the bouquet in it's entirety, or by just saving a few petals. It's tricky though, because I never feel like the preserved versions ever really come close to the vibrancy of that day. Then I saw this idea on  Alexan Events  and couldn't believe I'd never thought of it! You can have it forever preserved with a watercolor painting! via Alexan Events Stunning, right? The paintings have so much romance and life to them! And all you need i...

I saw this and just thought that it was the neatest idea! You can actually take a piece of your gown and get it turned into a necklace! Amazing, right?! Wedding Gown Necklace found via Offbeat Bride All they need is a 1 inch square piece of fabric that can be taken from an inside seam or the scraps from alterations. You can customize the background color as well.  OR - have a piece of your mother's or grandmother's gown preserved and wear it down the aisle as a special keepsake.  Head over to Etsy (of course!) to GreenGrassGifts shop to check out all the details.  Did you get your dress preserved or have any special keepsakes from your wedding day?  

We've all been there - found the most amazing pair of heels to wear to a special event and then half-way through the night, our feet start killing us and we end up dancing the night away barefoot or in a cheap pair of flip-flops. That's why when After Flats contacted me and asked if I'd try out their foldable ballet flats, I was super intrigued and said yes immediately! Here's how they work: After Flats Steps Genius, right?! And SO much cuter than plastic flip-flops! I requested these Snake Skin ones, but they have a variety of other colors as well including, black, white, and silver. Snake Skin Pair via After Flats Mine look exactly as pictured and are super comfy when on. I used them last week after a bridal show while we were breaking down our booth - my feet thanked me big time! I agree that they make a great affordable bridesmaid gift! You can get them in a color that coordinates with their gowns, and a pair for your feet too. They are easy to personalize as well...

One of my fantastic couples recently told me about their plans for their upcoming engagement party and I couldn't resist telling you all about it as well - they're having a "Stock the Bar" party! Basically, instead of typical engagement gifts, your guests bring items for your wedding bar - bottles of wine, beer, liquor, etc. Then, you save everything for your big day! Here's our favorite Stock the Bar Party invitation we found: Via   Lily Pad Boutique, LLC on Etsy Super cute, right? There's tons of options out there too.  I love this idea! You save some money on liquor costs for your cocktail hour and reception and your guests are guaranteed to find their favorites at your bar. You could even have a cute sign at the bar with an extra special thank you for your guests. Win-win for sure!   Via Dreamstime It wouldn't have to be just for engagement parties either. The same theme would work out great for bridal showers, and bachelor/bachelorette partie...

It's your turn to ask the question now! "Will you be my bridesmaid?" There are so many ways to ask other than the traditional face-to-face conversation. I saw these two really sweet ideas for how to ask your best friends if they will be your bridesmaid! Photo via  Pinteresting Stuff Photo via iDoArtsyWeddings on Etsy I just can't decide which one is my favorite! The necklace is perfect for doubling as the bridesmaids' jewelry for the wedding. She can continue to wear it long after the day is over. On the other hand, the bottle of pink champagne, is another great idea. You can enjoy the bottle together while talking wedding details and making all of those most important decisions - what shoes to wear, dress options, etc.. :) Help me decide: Which is your favorite? Tell me in the comments!