The Dandelion Patch is having a Save the Date Sale through Jan. 3
In Love with Love Pops! Check them out.
Washington Bridal Showcase is Jan. 15 at the Washington Convention Center and Jan. 29 at the Patriot Center
Betsy Robinson is having the “Biggest Designer Sample Sale Ever” Jan. 3-8
Minted has new wedding invitation designs and 15% off
Morrison Clark has a New Year’s Eve dinner special for $40 pp
I have always wanted to do a New Year’s Eve wedding, but have yet to have the opportunity, but day dream about what that would look like all the time. Could there be a more fun theme for one’s wedding? I see glitter, gold and glamour!
Wedding
The Wedding Party Studio
Project Wedding
Hostess With The Mostest
TresSugar
Free Extras
The Popes
African American Brides
Tis the season for both engagements and shopping, which puts me in mind of wedding registries. Registering for ones wedding is one of the more fun aspects of the planning process (right behind cake tasting). But wedding registries are not what they used to be. Brides and grooms no longer just register for their china pattern at their favorite department store. Today couples have endless options of not only where to register, but also what kind of registry they may want.
With people marrying older now, many of us already go into marriages with nice silverware and the KitchenAid mixer that we purchased ourselves. But not registering is hardly an option if you don’t want three fondue pots. Below is my two cents about registering smartly.
1. Register even if you don’t think you need anything
2. Register for an array of price points
3. Register for more than you think you need. A) because things break and B) because people want options
4. Have more than one registry, but probably not more than three. Too many options can be confusing, but two options allow people to choose from where they are comfortable shopping.
5. Think about where your guests live and register somewhere with a store in most states
6. If you have an online registry (something like Amazon.com) offer a bricks and mortar store as well, some people do not shop online
7. Do not include your registry in with your wedding invitation
8. Do put your registry on a wedding website or on your shower invitations
9. Check out return policies, make sure you can easily return gifts and get a refund without a receipt because you will get two of something
10. Think about storage, unless you know you are moving, do not register for more than your home can handle
11. Start your registry in the store and edit it or finish it online. It is too much and too overwhelming to do all in one day at the store with your fiance
12. Write your thank you notes as the gifts come in, that way you won’t get behind.
Happy shopping!
I am thrilled to announce the arrival of Kennedy Ellis. She was born Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10:32pm. Best Christmas Gift EVER! Please bear with me as I am certain blog posts will be fewer and further between. That being said, I’m around and will respond to your requests, just not as quickly as usual.
Happy Holidays!
This is actually MY maternity shoot with my favorite photographer Danielle Cover Photography and I had to share just because as I’ve said a million times, I just think she is so stinking creative and good!
I love all of these simple yet adorable holiday DIY projects. They are great ideas to do yourself, with your kids, girlfriends or give as gifts.
Good Housekeeping
Wedding Dresses
Junk Garden
etsy
Under the Table and Dreaming
Martha Stewart
Good Housekeeping
My Home Ideas
Kate Spade Karolina – $298.00
Hanukkah begins tomorrow, through Dec. 28 and there are so many beautiful decor ideas, DIY and otherwise, for the Festival of Lights you can’t go wrong. Happy Hanukkah!
forty-two roads
Blowout Party
Style Hive
forty-two roads
Shabby Chic Blonde
Sprinkles Cupcakes has a Hanukkah box through Dec. 28
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is hosting a bridal show Jan. 7 from 12-5pm
Love these free holiday wine labels from Better Homes and Gardens
The Wedding Chicks have new free printables that are so cute
Washington Bridal Showcase will be at the Washington Convention Center Jan. 15 and the Patriot Center Jan. 29
Pajama Party at The Dandelion Patch Dec. 19 and 20.
This is the first year I’ve had a Christmas tree at my home in years and years as I am always at my home with my family I don’t bother, but since we are stuck here this year, I have one and I love it. But I rarely if ever bother with more than stockings. That being said, I so appreciate when others tastefully decorate their homes for the holidays. It puts me in the spirit. 
Champagne from Beer
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