Real Candy Bar: Kristen's Bridal Shower

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

Well we finally were able to get the Candy Bar pictures from Kristen's Bridal Shower that occured on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Even though there was some quick decor redesigns because it was raining cats and dogs the shower was a hit.

The Candy Bar was made up of Yellow & Strawberry cupcakes with Buttercream icing sprinkled with purple and lavendar sugar. The candy jars were filled with Grape & Coconut jelly beans, Grape & Natural pop rock lollipops, Grape fruit slices, Raspberry stripe candy sticks, Grape Laffy Taffy and Grape & Mint gumballs. There were purple chinese boxes that were giving out to help guest hold their sweet treats.

Let us know what you think.

Real Wedding of Thompson & Berti

Happy Wednesday Afternoon Budget Brides!!

Here is a continuation of the wedding process of our wedding couple Thompson & Berti. Their wedding will be held this month at the Chapel at Sandy Hook in New Jersey. The wedding ceremony & reception will be held in the same location. The Bride and I went to the last site visit this Monday and I was truly amazed at how beautiful the venue truly is. Sandy Hook is a coastal/beach community who continues to have its natural beauty because the island has not been penetrated by franchises and various companies. Sandy Hook is very accessible from New York City either by driving or public transportation and they even have a 45-min. ferry shuttle that runs from New Jersey to New York. This is a great venue if you live in New York City and would still like to have a wedding in New Jersey. View the pictures below and let me know what you think.

The Chapel at Sandy Hook

Side View of the Chapel at Sandy Hook

Another side view picture



Beautiful Scenery

Inside of the Chapel

Inside the Chapel

Another inside the Chapel picture

This bench was in the ladies room and I thought it was cute for the decor.

Introducing the Real Wedding of Claudine & Andrea

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!

We would like to introduce our clients Claudine & Andrea. We met Claudine back in December 2008 at a local hair salon in NYC. I saw Claudine sitting under the dryer reading some bridal magazines and walked up to her and explained my business to her. Needless to say, we exchanged business cards and the rest is history. Below you can view Claudine & Andrea's save-the-date and wedding invitation.

Claudine & Andrea's Save-the-Dates

Claudine & Andrea's Wedding Invitation

Claudine & Andrea's Response Card

Claudine & Andrea's Direction Card Side 1

Check back later to view the ceremony & venue site.

Wed In Style with Style Shake

Happy Monday Afternoon Budget Brides!!

We received this awesome email from a custom dress company from across the Atlantic. If your having problem finding the perfect dress to fit all of your bridesmaids then let Style Shake create custom made dresses for your entire party.

Style Shake is offering a 10% discount off the standard price on your entire order when you buy 3 or more Bridesmaid dresses.

Image and information from Style Shake Email

DIY Florals with Flower DIYvas

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!


We hope all of you had a great 4th of July weekend. While on our patrol of find all things wedding, we came across this wonderful company called Flower DIYvas. See before for our profile on this company.

Flower DIYvas is the brainchild of two Southern California floral designers named Christine Saunders and Dawn Hansen. "FlowerDIYvas is an interactive, fun, and educational hands-on workshop for brides to practice doing their own flowers before the wedding day – Should you DIY or hire a pro?" The DVD takes you on a journey of Sarah's wedding day where you'll follow the Flower DIYvas to the Los Angeles Flower District, follow along as they design all of the pieces for Sarah’s wedding at the studio, and join her friends while they set up her ceremony and reception for her. Lastly, you will learn insider tips and tricks on how to recipe designs, create your shopping list, and plan your pre-wedding schedule. This DVD is the answer to any Bride who is looking to cut cost in the flower department for her wedding day.

Visit the Flower DIYvas website to Pre-Order one of two DVD packages now.

Package 1 includes:
Sarah's Wedding for just $29.95, and as a bonus, you will receive a FREE pair of clippers with your DVD, a value of $9.95!


Package 2 includes:
Sarah’s Wedding DVD, the apron with the FlowerDIYvas logo (valued at $29.95), and the FREE clippers – all for only $49.95!


Here is a YouTube snippet that we found for you to view of the DVD.





Photos

Photos & Information from Flower DIYvas & Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses

Beauty Contest: Great Products for Your Hands & Feet

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

We have been feeling a bit under the weather a last couple of days so we have been missing in action. We would like to introduce a great contest to go along with our DIY: Wedding Day Manicures & Pedicures post. Yes, ladies there are some great prizes in this bundle package that will help with all of your Wedding Day Hand & Foot Beauty needs.

Foot Spa Package

Essie "Starter Wife" Nail Polish



How to Win:
Tell us what Beauty DYI projects you are using in order to cut back your expenses or to help you stay with in your wedding day budget. We would definitely like to see some pictures of these projects. Please submit all entries to contest@thebudgetbrideshandbook.com by Friday, July 10, 2009.



Here's What You Will Win:
1 Essie Starter Wife Nail Polish
1 Manicure & Pedicure Spa Package
(included in Spa Package: Shaggy Spa Slippers, Hydrating Pomegranate Foot Scrub, Nourishing Pomegranate Foot Butter, Nail File and Toe Spearators, all in a handy carrying case)
1 Pair of Overnight Moisturizing Socks
1 Nail Clipper
1 Bottle of Cuticle Moisturizing Cream
1 Bag of Cotton Swabs
1 Nail Buffer
1 Pumice Brush Duo



Contest is valid for mainland United States Only
Winner will be chosen on Monday, July 13, 2009

DIY: Wedding Day Maniures & Pedicures

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

We know that many of you maybe looking for ways to cut certain expenses out of your budget. If manicures and pedicures makes the cut then here is a guide to give yourself the perfect manicures and pedicures. We just love the bridal collection from nail polish company Essie.

Essie is an amazing nail polish company that was founded by Essie Weingarten in 1981. Essie's nail polish is made without Formaldehyde, DBP or Toluene.

Things You Will Need:

Nali Polish

Nail Polish Remover

Nail Clipper

Nail Buffer

Nail Files

Moisturizing Lotion

Cuticle Cream

Cotton Swabs or Pads

Photo from Scared Herbal

DYI: Manicures


Step 1: Clean off your finger nails with a nail polish remover
(Note: If you cannot remove a darker color from the corners of your nails use a nail file.)
Step 2: Soak your hands in a small bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes
Step 3: Use a nail clipper to cut your nails down to your desired length
Step 4: File your nails in one direction and shape to your desire
Step 5: Use a nail buffer to soften nails and shine nail bed
Step 6: Push your cuticles back using a cream in the soaking in step 2 did not do the trick
Step 7: Wash & dry your hands to remove any residue
Step 8: Massgae your hands with a moisturizing lotion
Step 9: Apply a base coat and allow it to dry

Step 10: While base coat is drying use this time to clean up any mistakes
Step 11: Add additional coats as needed to get a darker result
Step 12: Complete manicure with a top coat of clear nail polish

Photo from Seven Canyon

DIY Pedicures

Step 1: Clean off your toe nails with a nail polish remover

(Note: If you cannot remove a darker color from the corners of your nails use a nail file.)

Step 2: Soak your toes in a foot basin in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes using a foot soaking product

Step 3: Use a pomice stone or dead skin remover to remove any of the rough spots on the bottom of your foot and heel

Step 4: Using a toenail clipper, clip your toes nails straight across

Step 5: File and buff toesnails to smooth out any rough spots

Step 6: Wash & Dry feet off and use a moisturizing lotion to massage feet

Step 7: Use toe separators or cotton balls to separate toes and preparing for nail painting

Step 8: Apply a base coat and allow it to dry

Step 9: While base coat is drying use this time to clean up any mistakes

Step 10: Add additional coats as needed to get a darker result

Step 11: Complete manicure with a top coat of clear nail polish

We have an amazing opportunity for you to win some great items to help you with your DIY project so check back later on.