December is the most expensive month throughout the year for me. #1 because my birthday is December 20th and #2 because I usually wait until the last minute to buy Christmas presents for my very large family. To help alleviate some of the holiday over-spending, I will post a few DIY projects which are cute and practical. These tips will help save money and give your event a great personal touch.
#1...DIY Thank You Cards
I am big on all DIY projects and my wedding was a great excuse to practice. I made our thank you cards using one of our favorite pictures from the wedding and a little Photoshop. Once the pictures were printed, I glued turquoise card stock to the back of the pictures and wrote our thank you's on them. Our wedding colors were turquoise and lime green so I used lime green envelopes for mailing. It was the simplest project out of all the others but it came out well. The bonus is, now everyone has a little memento of the day they made great for us and many of them still have it. That's definitely the best part!
#2...DIY Save The Date
The photo booth theme is cute and modern. Take 3 pictures with your fiance'. In the first picture, you two can do something cute or silly. The second picture, you can hold a sign with "Save The Date" on it. In the third picture, hold up a sign with the information you want to share. If you are Photoshop savvy, you can hold up blank pieces of paper and type the words on them later. I like the black and white look with colored paper for the signs. You can do that in Photoshop as well. Once you are satisfied with the photos, arrange them with one on top of the other leaving room for a small white border around each picture. Play with the layout until it looks even. After that, they should be ready for print. You can then attach some thicker card stock to the back of the pictures and mail them like a postcard or paste a magnet backing or drop them in an envelope as is.
December = DIY
Wedding Dress Savings
If you are not a traditionalist or don't have any hang ups on buying used, consider saving on your gown by purchasing a "new"/gently used one from preownedweddingdresses.com
" Buying a preowned wedding dress is a great way to save money on your wedding. Many of our gowns have not been worn and those that have are typically professionally cleaned."
Donations
Each month, ShowersPartySupply.com will donate 10% of net sales to The Global Fund which supports the fight against AIDS/HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. With the continuous support of concerned individuals, The Global Fund has been able to invest $8.4 billion in 136 countries.
To find out more, visit: (RED) The Global Fund
Hollywood Baby Bumps
The lovely and talented, Garcelle Beauvais...
Wow, she proves you can be this far along into your pregnancy and still look fabulous. Garcelle is pregnant with twins and expecting to deliver this Fall.
No passport? Not a problem for this domestic hotspot. South Beach, FL is fun, trendy and as romantic as you want it to be.
If you are a couple that wants to treat your honeymoon like a party, visit Opium Garden on Washington Ave. Between being swept away by the ambience and partying as a newlywed, Opium will provide a clubbing experience you will never forget. Or, if you truly want to be pampered and feel like there are no other people in the world, stay at Loews on Collins Ave. With direct access to the beach, an oceanfront pool and 6 restaurants in the hotel to choose from, you may never want to leave.
Loews Website
Opium Website
October: Cute Baby
Newborn
Congratulations to Maria and Ken! She's beautiful.
Send all entries to: pictures@showerspartysupply.com
Blushing Bride
I will start off the bridal picture contest with my own fabulous picture from our wedding day. I felt beautiful and it went by too quickly. Please share your best pictures from your bridal shower, bachelorette party or your wedding.
Beautifully Me
There are great beauty products out there for mommy's-to-be. With all of the strain being put on your body during this time, treat yourself and feel your best.
Check out Sexy Belly by Carol's Daughter. The cream is raved about as it helps prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Smell it, feel it, love it at a Sephora near you or order it online at the Carol's Daughter website.
Cute Baby
How can you not love babies? The fat cheeks. The giggles that warm your heart. The way they hold your finger and erase all the negativity from your day. This space is dedicated to them and the feeling they give.
Send all entries to: pictures@showerspartysupply.com
Honeymoon Hiatus
I may be partial to Jamaica because it has been a vacation destination for me since I was 2-years-old. Or maybe it is because we chose Negril for our honeymoon. Either way, if you are into complete relaxation and an unforgettable trip, you can not go wrong with Jamaica.
Keep in mind this is a third world country and unless you are staying on a resort the entire time, you will not see a great deal of wealth or things you may be accustomed to in the states. Jamaica is beautiful and if you can appreciate the culture you will not regret the trip.
Things to do:
Montego Bay-Pork Pit, some of the best food on the island
Ocho Rios-Dunns River Waterfalls, it is beautiful and a romantic trip. Climb the falls and tell me about it!
Negril-Margaritaville has something for everyone. There is live entertainment, food, drinks and water sports. You will love it.
They have great prices and they are powered by Travelocity.
