An Non Traditional Dress

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!


Not sure if your a fan of the Real Housewives Series, but I love all the foolish and fakery. Below is Cynthia Baliey and her new husband Peter Thomas on their wedding day. I absolutely love her wedding dress and but I am definitely not sure about the color. I understand that she was going for a non traditional wedding but the verdict is still out.

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One thing I can say is depending on what type of non traditional dress you get you can save a boat load of cash on your wedding day attire. You can find an amazing dress in your local department store (I LOVE the formal dresses at Nordstrom.com) or even rent a dress from a business like Rent the Runway.

So Budget Brides, what do you think about a non traditional color for your wedding dress? Would this work for you?

Surprise..... Surprising Your Guest With A Wedding

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How good are you about being surprised????

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Mr. Budget and I were discussing our wedding the other day and I was just like how about a surprise wedding. Let's tell everyone we're having an engagement party and when they get to the restaurant they will find out it is actually a wedding. After I gave him a semi walk through of how it would go he was onboard. I think this is a great idea for us. It would allow us to have the cocktail reception that I always wanted and he can have the traditional ceremony that he always wanted without the church. It will also allow us to have an intimate gathering where the people who will attend will be generally there in support of our upcoming marriage. We are only looking to invited about 100 people expecting about 75 to actually come.

The downside is that we may not receive alot of gifts because we're giving people the idea that it is an engagement party. But I am okay with that. Now don't get me wrong I would love gifts but it is definitely not a deal breaker.

So what do you Budget Brides think about a surprise wedding? Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Wedding Style Deals: From The Golden Globes To The Wedding Aisle

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I know, I know longtime no see, speak, hear or read!!! I know it has been a while but I have been working on a few ventures that is eating up my time like crazy. But here I am renewing my committed in bringing my Budget Brides all that is fabulous and budget conscience. So I loved the long gown detail seen at the Golden Globes. I think it is traditional but classic and can be made modern by any bride.

1. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

2. Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham

3. Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab





1. Lord & Taylor $2150

2. David's Bridal $850 (On Sale Org. $1050)

3. Nordstrom $548 (Only Size 14 & 16 Left)

Absolutely in love with this silhouette!!!!! I think that it can work with most body types. It can be styled to fit a vintage or modern wedding. With the right accessories, hair and make-up you will definitely be the star of the show.

So Budget Brides, what do you think about this new trend seen at the Golden Globes? Would you wear it?

First set of images was borrowed from a UK online magazine which I did not keep the name to. If you know who it is please let me know so that I can give them credit.

Holiday Gift Guide: Custom Stationary

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I absolutely love stationary. Everytime I go to Marshalls or TJ Maxx I always find my way to the stationary aisle to pick up thank you cards and blank note cards. They come in handy for job interviews or cute notes to friends.

Note cards are also great gifts to give to friends. Many of us have friends who are aspiring wedding planners, chefs, photographers, make-up artist and the list can go on and on. What better gift to give them than personalize stationary with their name or business name on it.

Below are some beautiful stationary cards that I found on Etsy.

Image via The Sweet Unfolding... Set of 10 Note Cards for $18.00

Image via Daily Slip... Set of 10 Note Cards for $18.00

Image via Posh Girl Boutique... Set of 8 Note Cards $10.00

Image via Even Andy... Set of 8 Note Cards $14.00



Image via Take Note... Set of 12 Note Cards $14.50

Holiday Gift Guide: Engraved Bracelets

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I stumbled upon the Sarah Chloe bracelets below while reading this month's (dec/Jan) People Style Watch Issue. I think these bracelets are so cute and adorable especially for the little women in your bridal party. They are engraved bangles that remind me of the bangles I had as a little girl. Any girlie little girl would just love this bracelet to twirl around her little arm.

Image via Sarah Chloe

Bangle Bracelets are available in 6 metals including vermeil, silver and gold. You can also have them engraved with initals, name or monogram in block or script print. With the costing starting at $79 this will be a great gift that can last for a long time.

Holiday Gift Guide: Personalized Cufflinks

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Cufflinks are always a perfect gift for any man. Here are a few options from the sellers over at Esty that will definitely give your groom, dads, and groomsmen big smiles.

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When I first saw this fingerprint cufflink I thought it was so cool. It is definitely a very personal gift that any Groom will enjoy. Add your fingerprint or the prints of your children and your groom will definitely feel warm inside. (Get him all ripe for the ceremony tears... LMBO)

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These Best Man Cufflinks is classic, clean and not your ordinary cufflinks. Your best man will get alot of use out of it even years after your special day.

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Your Dad will love these low key but beautiful cufflinks that will remind him of all the gifts you gave him through your journeythrough life together.

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Give your groomsmen a set of great cufflinks that have their initals and some color. This seller offers these cufflinks in about 15 colors including black which is perfect for your color scheme. Just remember the gift is for the groomsmen. So if you have a crazy color like Robins Egg Blue just do it in Navy.

Cost for all cufflinks featured ranged from $58 to $230.

*** Buying tip... If you are purchasing more than three cufflinks at any vendor you should email them and ask for a quantity discount and/or free shipping.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Emma Gordon London & Save

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Today we are beginning our 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!!! Now this gift guide is pretty different then the guides you will find on other blogs. We are searching high and low for great deals on items that can be good for you, your fiance and the bridal party.

Today's holiday deal is from Emma Gordon London. Now I originally saw Emma Gordon clutches and accessories here. However, once I visited her website and facebook page I fell absolutely in LOVE. Her clutches and accessories are handcrafted and created in very trendy styles. Perfect for a bride and her bridal party you can even customize your handbags where everyone can have something different. Checkout Emma Gordon London hangbags and accessories below.

Don't forget to visit her website where you can receive

FREE SHIPPING and 20% OFF EVERYTHING.

....... Oh sorry I had to take a pause because that discount plus free shipping is amazing!!

Right?

Great coin purses which will serve as a perfect gift to your bridesmaids.

We LOVE the fuchsia/leopard!!!!

I just love this handbag as a bridesmaid clutch. It serves as a great gift for your bridesmaids as well as an amazing subsititue to flowers when walking down the aisle. Just love the front pleated detail. (Think about it. IF you use this as their "walk down the aisle accessory" you are killing two birds with one stone.)

Another amazing bridesmaid bag with a flower and trim detail, definitely a cutie for an outdoor wedding.



Now I have to say I love this lace clutch and adding the leather flower detail.... Simply Amazing... Prefect for any wedding a bride would love this handbag to hold all her small wedding day essentials.

Don't forget you can have your bags customize. Just visit the Emma Gordon London website and leave her a note.

With prices ranging from $40 to $60, I am sure you will find some just for your girls. Don't forget to checkout the headbands on the site. They are really cute for a flower girl.

Images via Emma Gordon London