The Quick List: Sweet Decor On The Cheap

I'm always on the supreme look out for awesome deals on decor.  Always.  Especially when the decor can personalize your event.  Here are a few recent finds that are low on cost and high on fun.  Enjoy!

#1. Show off your love.  Pinhole Press makes it affordable to personalize your wedding day champagne or wine with your own photo to utilize as table numbers, favors or add to the beautiful table decor.  At $8.99 for 9 labels, this is a price that will definitely give you the most bang for your buck.  Fun extra: use these labels on champagne at the engagement party or order labels with a special wedding photo to put on your favorite wine to open on your first 9 anniversaries.

#2. Blow UP your love.  I'm super in love (pardon the pun) with these adorable heart shaped balloons from Mignon Kitchen Co.  I've seen a bunch of weddings with balloon decor and what says "hello, we're in love" more than these cuties?  Great for engagement, anniversary, birthday and Valentine's Day parties as well!

#3. String UP your love.  How freakin' easy is this adorable heart board?  Green Wedding Shoes posted the full instructions for this DIY heart which can easy take other shapes to match the wedding theme or even use the couple's initials. 

The Quick List: J. Crew Addition & Bridesmaids' Newest Option

As much as I have grown to enjoy blogging for Felicity C Weddings, I have noticed that there is a direct correlation between how busy I am with how many posts I can get out monthly.  Client meetings and vendor timelines will always come first obviously.  I don't even want to tell you how many started posts I have waiting in my queue to review, complete and actually post.  And it is not like the inspiration is slowing down, just my blogging time.  So here is my solution- quick mini posts so I can feel validated.  And here we go.

As mainstream stores and designers are getting in on the wedding action, wedding fashion has gotten to the point of always evolving and changing as quickly 'regular fashion'.  Anyone in the know is already aware of J. Crew's fabulous wedding collection of bridesmaid and bridal gowns.  Now J. Crew is a one stop shop to fulfill all your bridal needs as they have added a menswear collection!  The J. Crew wedding collection for the groom and wedding party is so well made and versatile that the clothing can be worn again and again which is great for your budget.

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Another shot of awesome to wedding attire is the budget friendly trend of bridesmaids in skirts.  Green Wedding Shoes offers up a lovely amount of inspiration for this look.  At first glance this trend may seem better suited for more casual weddings but the sames rules apply; formality is determined by fabric, length, color and accessories.  So keep this as an option and have fun with the possibilities!  Enjoy!

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A Rose By Another Other Texture

I am constantly amazed by people's creativity.  Constantly.  In the world and specifically in the wedding industry.  I posted about paper flowers in July and recently I have seen more and more fabulous floral options.  Here are 4 of my favorite new ideas.  Enjoy!

1. Clay Flowers.  As seen in this amazing Etsy shop, this artist manipulates clay into beautiful bouquets!  And the best part?  You get to keep your beautiful bouquet forever!  I am quite a fan of practicality for all event planning and so I am totally in love with this idea.  You may be wondering how real these clay bouquets are and so I've included a picture from the Etsy shop:

 

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2. Fake Floral Runners.   Real petals are rarely allowed at ceremony or receptions sites because when you step on them they become very slippery and are therefore a hazard.  Yep, next to open flames, real flower petals is the next big item that most venues have firm policies against.  Still want that romantic runner down your aisle?  Enter these AMAZING fake flower runners seen in this post.  Ready, set, gorgeous runner!

 

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