Archive for May, 2008

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Check out our first guest blog posted by Amanda J
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My engagement ring is still sparkling on my left hand, and my little head is full of ideas for my wedding.  My fiance and I have not yet set a date (blush), but we have started weighing our options.

We are both pretty keen on the idea of having a weekend wedding, you know the kind of wedding that starts on a Friday morning and ends on the Sunday evening.  I have always loved those American flicks where the whole family gets together, and they play a game of American football or croquet before the wedding.  Is it just a nice, fancy dream, or can we really pull it off as well as Tinseltown?

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Instead of having a seating chart for our our wedding guests, I made these cute little name cards and hung them on a branched tree which was at the entrance to the reception.

Making them was very easy, here’s how

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A flexible pencil that ties in a knot used as a favour for guests with a tag that says eg: Tammy & Dave have tied the knot! Excellent reusable gift!

Anyone need any help on invitations?

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Hi there all brides, planners and people that just love weddings as much as I do.  Im Mrz Vintage Viola and I am from Sunny Durban.  I have been in the eventing industry for the last 10 years and wedding industry for the past 3.  I specialize in wedding stationery and have also co-ordinated a number of weddings.  I would love to share ideas, themes and tricks needed to make your wedding day a success.  Watch out for my blogs

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Who ever said that eating the centrepieces was not proper wedding etiquette?  I think this is a fab idea. The centrepieces wont go to waste, and you can even save a few bucks skipping the starter or combing your centrepiece into favours.

Edible wedding centerpieces are especially great if you are planning to let your guests be seated while you are having your photos taken.  A lot of couples like to do this as it keeps the guests from getting bored.  You can let them nibble on the centrepiece while they await your grand entrance.  Just let them know that they can dig in by placing little cards on their place setting or nominating a family member to spread the word.

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How important is it to have a rehersal dinner before the big day?

After being at the bridal show this weekend I was amazed at all the ingenious things that people come up with for weddings. Once such thing is this…

One of the stationers had this booklet, which let people not only let people know where they were sititng BUT who they were sitting with…

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Were on the hunt for talented, witty and interesting half-time, social bloggers (aka writers) to contribute their creativity to the Brides Buzzing network.  If you think you have what it takes, send us your post and who knows, we may even use it.

While we already have a real wedding section, guest blogs from real brides about their special day are great reads.  Whether you’re a bride-to-bee or a happily married Mrz, we want to hear what you have to buzz about.Posts can be on anything relating to the wedding industry.  Some ideas and suggestions include;

• Inspiration boards and colour schemes/ themes
• Wedding decor ideas
• Wedding budget blow-outs or real budget submissions
• Useful information that will benefit our brides-to-bee
• Great finds you’ve come across (while we want to hear it, please no mass marketing excessive punting posts will be published)
• Fun and creative DIY projects
• Photos, Photos, and more Photos

Im keen, what now?

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After all he/she pays your salary, but do you have to invite the boss to your wedding? Would they get offended it you did’nt?