Cozy Socks for Bride, Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

I saw these knee socks on The Unbride and thoughts they were such a good idea for a bridal party gift bag. As many of you may know the night before the wedding is usually a big slumber for the Bride, Maid of Honor(s) and Bridesmaids. These socks look so cozy and just right for a night gathered around telling stories and calming the Bride's nerves.

Image via The Unbride & Kate Headly

So I decided to do some research to see if I can find these socks on sell anywhere. Guess what?? I did!! Below are some of the websites I found the socks on as well as the prices.

Image via Wedding Things

Wedding Things - Cost $16.00

Advantage Bridal - Cost $16.00

Before The I Do's - Cost $14.50

So Budget Brides, what do you think about these socks? Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Great Price + Luscious Lip Gloss = Glazewear Lip Gloss from Avon

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!

So last week I received this amazing little package in the mail from Avon. The package included three lip gloss from the Glazewear Lip Gloss line. The three colors that I was sent was ice pink, mirage and intense plum. I love them all. Glazewear is not like your typical lip gloss as that it is not thick and heavy on the lips. This is a major plus in my book. I hate walking around feeling like I dipped my lips in butter. Whew!!!







Avon is currently running a sale on their Glazewear Lip Gloss line with the original price being $6.00 and the sale price being $1.99. Yes, you read it right ONLY $1.99. Be sure to visit Avon.com or your local Avon Representative (everyone knows at least one, right?) to enjoy this sale before it ends on May 31, 2010.

I didn't receive any compensation for this review. However, I did receive product in order to provide an honest review to my readers.

Let's Eat Colored Cake....

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

So I never ever heard of a rainbow inside of a cake. But when I saw this picture I thought this cake looked both intriguing and yummy. Ok so I really am not a sweets type of gal but this cake looks so delicious especially with the fruit on top. My mouth is watering as I am typing this post.

I cannot wait for a perfect occasion to try making this cake. I just don't know who I can make this for just yet. But I am definitely plotting on someones special day. So I cannot remember where I found this picture. So if you know please inform me so that I can give a photo credit. Also if you want to try a similar recipe visit Whisk Kid. She has an amazing recipe and was even featured on the Martha Stewart Show.

Update: Image via I Am Baker


This cake also gave me a great idea to incorporating it into your wedding planning festivities. Maybe this recipe can be used as a wedding cake (your wedding colors), shower cake (her sorority's colors) or even a groom cake (his favorite sport's team colors). With the recipe being so easy that you can make it at home you will save a ton of money when it comes to dessert and your creation will be the talk of the day.



What do you think about this cake? Would you try it for a special event?

Wedding Style Deal = Lucky Magazine + HSN

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I hope all of you had a great weekend. Yes, I know that blogging was a little light last week. I am still getting used to this crazy work schedule. However, I hope it was worth the wait since I have found an amazing Wedding Style Deal from the ladies of Thread, HSN and Lucky Magazine. Every year Lucky Mag. ask a few designers to create designs for an afford cost that can be sold on HSN. This year the talented Beth and Melissa the masterminds behind Thread Bridesmaid and Thread Social. With dress prices reaching upwards of $400 to $5oo it's a pleasure to be able to purchase a stylish dress for under $100. Below you will find two styles that would be great for an engagement party, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.

Thread 3/4-Sleeve Chiffon Shift Dress

Sold in 5 colors

HSN Price: $89.90 or $44.95 for 2 installment payments

Thread Ruffle-Front Jersey Dress With Shirring

Sold in 5 Colors

HSN Price: 79.90 or $39.95 for 2 installment payments

Below is a dress I absolutely feel in love with from Thread Social Spring 2010 collection. It is being sold for $485 which is not a style deal. But a girl can dream can't she.

So what do you Budget Brides think of these fashions? Would you purchase any of them for your wedding style needs?

Image via Lucky Magazine and Thread Social

A Note From The Editor: Ten Things About Me

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I hope all of you ladies had a great weekend. I have been looking over this blog lately to see where I can improve and make this blog better for myself and my readers. By the way I LOVE my readers!

I also noticed that this blog really doesn't say much about me. So I have decided to compile 10 items to let you all into the crazy world of me.



1. I am an emotional eater and shopper. Let my emotions get out of whack, I will gain about 5 pounds and my bank account will be empty.


2. My fear is failure. I am definitely scare to go out on a limb because failing will devastate me.


3. My favorite shopping places are Loehmanns, Home Goods, Target, Marshalls/TJ Maxx (post layoff). Pre-layoff: All the stores listed above including Lord & Taylor and Banana Republic.


4. Mr. Budget is my best friend. He loves me unconditionally even when I smack him in the jaw while he's tickling me.


5. I will be a Nittany Lion till the day I die. Go Penn State!!


6. I have declared 2010 the year that's all about me. Not in a conceded way, but I am going to do what makes me happy because when it is all said and done I have to be happy.


7. I am lusting for a pair of Louboutins. Red soles are just so sexy.


8. While being unemployed I gained about 30 pounds. Depression is no joke.


9. God is my beginning, middle and end. He is my everything.


10. I LOVE BUDGETS, BLOGS & WEDDINGS.

Love Shots No. 4... Amazing Wedding Cinematography from Joshua Smith

Happy Saturday Budget Brides!!

As you all know I am a blog stalker, always looking for new blogs to follow and new ideas to bring to my readers. Last week I stumble upon a blog called Confessions of a Indecisive Dramatically Chic Bride. I love her blog along with her witty writing style. As I scrolled through her blog I found this amazing video from the amazing Joshua Smith of Cinematic Bride. It is the wedding of Melanie & Chris of Atlanta, Ga who were married October 2009 at the Biltmore.

This is truly a Love Shot worthy post.

Enjoy!!

Melanie & Chris - ND-SDE from Joshua Smith on Vimeo.

As seen on Confessions of an Indecisive Dramatically Chic Bride

Fresh Fruit and Flowers Centerpiece for Under $20

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

Here is another great budget friendly centerpiece from Project Wedding. There's nothing like fresh fruit and flowers. I can just imagine the scent coming from that table.

Click here for the entire process.

Images via Project Wedding

Would you create a fruit based centerpiece for your wedding? What are your thoughts on this idea?

As seen on Jo My Goodness