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Floral Wedding Trends, Wedding Insurance Report
Around the Web today…
Floral Wedding Trends. Sarah Pitts of Bachman’s in Minneapolis shares several wedding flower trends they are seeing. Many track with what I’ve been seeing universally online as well. She packs a lot of tips and ideas into four minutes. My favorite is doing something different for each bridesmaid’s bouquet. What is yours? Have you been seeing other trends not mentioned? http://www.kare11.com/today/article/976635/449/Floral-wedding-trends-by-Bachmans
About Wedding Day Insurance. My local NBC news station ran a report on wedding insurance today. Given the average cost of a wedding these days is around $25,000, insurance is becoming increasingly popular. The report is split into two videos, here:
Part 1: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/320682/71/Top-wedding-day-disasters-and-how-to-avoid-them
Part 2: http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1648494622001
Enjoy! ~Bobette
Deal of the Day, May 21st.
Three days only, Ross-Simons is running a 30% off orders of $100 of more with code DAZZLE at checkout. Through May 23, 2012. You can check all the jeweler’s offers anytime here.
How a Baby, College, and Brand Management Fueled Creation of MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com
Today I’m sharing the second part of how my own experiences led to what I’m doing today (writing and publishing MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com). Karen Hoffman and I chat a bit more about my background on her iWatchRadio program, Gateway to Dreams. Watch below or click over the About Me page to read more.
Dress Trends for 2013; Choose the Cover; Caption for Your Photo, and More
Around the Web today…
Voting’s open for the Tri-Cities Pink Bride Cover Contest (you don’t have to live there to vote). See the five options here and vote for your favorite. I thought one of the five stood head and shoulders above the rest. But my lips are sealed so I do not influence your opinion. You can enter once a day through Tuesday.
Here’s something fun–a “reverse caption” photo contest. My friend Dee Phipps at Sublimeology announced it yesterday. Here’s how it works: You submit an interesting photo and they will write a caption. When all entries are captioned, voting is then opened to the public. The top three vote getters win a free, professionally created logo, social media icon set, or Facebook cover image (your choice). So dig through your photos for one that is crying out for a caption, and submit it to the contest here.
Wedding Dress Trends for 2013. The current edition of Brides Magazine reveals the five wedding gown trends for spring 2013. They are: (1) Color, (2) Peplums (bodices that poof out at the hips, making your waist look smaller or hips bigger, depending on your body shape), (3) Lace Nouveau (i.e. traditional lace with done in a modern way), (4) Portrait Backs (these are nice looking–the guests get a treat during the ceremony. I am working on a Pinterest board here), and (5) Transformers (gowns with removable skirts, trains, or capes for better moveability at the reception). While the designer styles tend to be out of reach financially for diy-budget brides, the features are not. Watch the sideshow of 32 trendy fashions here, then set your sites on finding an affordable style that features your favorite.
Deal of the day. Up to 90% off Szul gemstone jewelry through the weekend (translation: very little time left!), with prices start at around $17.00. Take a look here. Note: If you run across this post after the sale ends, the same link will take you to current specials.
Also, don’t forget the Sephora giveaways begin tomorrow. (Once-in-a-lifetime experiences, designer goods, and more.) Plus, each day they are giving away a free deluxe gift with every order over $25. Combine it with a sale or offer here and you can save nicely. (Tip: While you are there, look for the deep discounts on Color of the Year collections).
Enjoy! ~Bobette
Wedding Shoe Trends, 2013 Color Combinations, Deep Discounts, and More
I love to find ideas and information that will help you envision what your dream wedding will look like, PLUS give you ideas for doing so on a limited budget, so I’m constantly on the lookout for great ideas, articles, and resources. Below are some I found this week, plus a few of the best deals from our partners.
Here are a few especially useful resources I’ve seen around the Web this week…
Designer Wedding Shoe Trends 2012. Wedding shoes are much different than only a few years ago. You can still choose traditional white satin, of course, but the range of choices has grown considerably. Colors, as well as interesting texture and other detailing, have been added to the mix. Read more of the top seven designer styles here, on CWebNews. As you are looking, remember you do not have to buy designer shoes to incorporate these trends into your wedding. One option is to decorate plain shoes yourself (The Offbeat Bride has several DIY shoe decorating tutorials here). Another is to buy less expensive shoes with features you love, on sale and/or with a coupon.
The top ten color combinations for 2012-2013 weddings from DIYweddingplanner Patti, here. The first is red (which I’ve seen a lot of, but have also seen many comments from brides who would never consider a color; it’s white or ivory only for them). Another trend is “rainbow” accent colors (Photo credit: Ashlee Layne, http://www.ashleelaynephotography.com/). What would some of your choices be for the remaining eight?
Making a statement at your guest tables is in the details. Cuisine Unlimited in Utah gives us numerous tips–many inexpensive–for jaw dropping table settings and decor. They pack a lot of decorating ideas into the short clip here, on the ABC4 website.
Our hundreds of online partners are continually running sales and deals. A few that caught my eye this week…
10% back in Super Points through 5/20/2012 at Buy. com. Little known fact: they sell jewelry! (Note: when you get there, click the “get 10% back…” banner.) For more savings, check to see if there are relevant coupons on the Buy.com offers page before you checkout.
40% off full price items site-wide through Sunday, May 20th at The Limited. Use code SAVE40 at checkout. Some of their summery dresses are nice for a casual wedding. Note: You can also check for current sales at The Limited here.
Giveaways beginning May 21 at Sephora. They are giving away exotic vacations, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, coveted designer goods, and more. Plus, each day they are giving away a free deluxe gift with every order over $25. Combine it with a sale and you can save nicely. Sephora sales and offers are here (while you are there, look for the deep discounts on Color of the Year collections).
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