Monthly Archives: May 2009

Dress to Ring Pillow

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Mel

My good friend, Patty is getting married in just a couple of weeks in San Francisco.  I really wanted to do something special for their wedding. A ring pillow was one of the first things I had in mind but didn’t really … Continue reading »

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The Big White Dress

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mel

When we first got engaged, I couldn’t wait to start planning.  First things first, I need a dress!  That was the one thing I had complete sole control over at that point.   The big white dress–  is probably going to be the most … Continue reading »

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Picking out bridesmaid dresses

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Anna

“And you’ll definitely be able to wear it again, isn’t it great?!” This is one of the most common phrases every bridesmaid hears regarding the dresses selected for the bridal party.  Is it true?  Well, it’s not often true, but it’s been … Continue reading »

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Registering for cute little things

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Auschick

I just saw a post on one of my favorite blogs, Hostess with the Mostess, featuring some really cute bowls, and knew I had to share it with you! Aww, so cute! So now, to the purpose of my post: how to … Continue reading »

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Hello, my name is…

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mel

Melissa, but my friends like to call me “Mel”.  I was really excited when Christine and Scott asked me to join Big Fat Cake.  Of course, I immediately said “I do”. So a quick bit about me.  I’ve been engaged since November … Continue reading »

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Having Our Cake Too

Posted on May 27, 2009 by David

The venue we booked has a baker as part of the deal. It’s pretty exciting actually. The bakery they’re using is Carlo’s Bakery, in Hoboken. The main guy – Buddy – has been on the Food Network a bunch of times, and … Continue reading »

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Shoes and Outdoor Weddings

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Auschick

In the last three weeks, I have been a guest at three different weddings (today being the third).  Each wedding has been quite different from each other, and with a completely different circle of friends.  Two of the weddings have had outdoor … Continue reading »

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It’s all about the Benjamins….or is it?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Anna

They say money makes the world go ’round and that you can never have enough.  The same principle applies to weddings – if you don’t budget realistically and determine your absolute spending limits, you can find yourself spending lots of money on … Continue reading »

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Memorial Weekend Wedding Crafting Deals

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Auschick

If there’s one thing I love about a long weekend, it’s the great sales that go along with it!  If your wedding is coming up – even if it’s months away – this is a great time to cash in on some … Continue reading »

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Putting Cost In Perspective

Posted on May 20, 2009 by David

If you’re a regular reader of my posts (and if you’re not, why the heck not??), you know that I bemoan the cost of a wedding a lot. A lot. So, it made me feel good to read this article on crazy … Continue reading »

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Predicting the Weather

Posted on May 20, 2009 by David

During negotiations with various venues, I learned that fall season is the peak season for NYC weddings, followed by spring. I was actually surprised to hear fall was tops, but I think I was biased since spring’s my favorite season. So, anyway, … Continue reading »

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Writing Your Own Vows v. Traditional Vows

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Christine

The trend over the last several years has shown that couples like to personalize their weddings….ALOT! There are tons of things you can do these days: personalize favors, napkins, matchbooks, M&Ms and other candy, ribbons, cake toppers, monogrammed lighting, and finally, wedding … Continue reading »

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