Shop at Ruche

My new favorite VINTAGE online store. I just can't get enough of this store... I reminds me of anthropologie, but more affordable. Whenever you have a free moment stop by and check it out. Maybe you might find your outfit for your rehearsal dinner. www.shopruche.com

I adore this outfit below. I just love buttons!!! and the red tights just make it so cute.

My favorite below : )

Escort Cards & Treat Bag Toppers (2 in 1 project)

It's TUESDAY!! check out some of these links to freebie wedding essentials. From treat bag toppers, escort cards, to bridal survival kits. Look in the near future how you can make a whole Bridesmaid Survival kit.

Go over to 100 layercake.com to see this survival kit.


For the PDF for the scalloped toppers Click Here
Head over to Gifted Magazine and check out their Freebie Section

There are so many free templates for weddings on Martha Stewart weddings, Real Simple, Gifted, and Style me Pretty. It just takes some looking around and researching to find the right fit.

Don't forget to go on Etsy.com and check out local designers!!

The BEST wedding planner

The perfect wedding planner to stumble upon! When you get a chance at Borders, Barnes & Noble, or Books a million stop and pick up the Instant Wedding Planner Get from 'Will You?' to 'I Do!' in Record Time.

I was fortunate to use this planner : ) It is amazing with a organized timeframe of when you should book your photographer, DJ, and venue.It has fantastic tools for sticking to your budget, slimming down costs, keeping yourself on task, and handling sticky wedding situations.

It even has sections to put all of your POST IT notes in your planner. It's AMAZING! And of course the perfect fit for your purse : )

Only 4 months or less to plan your wedding?
Instant Weddings: From 'Will You?' to 'I Do!' in Four Months or Less

is the perfect fit for you wedding and with great information to keep you well organized and not frazzled. 2 thumbs on this planner and you will not regret it!

Instant Weddings celebrates creativity, ingenuity, and flexibility, proving that you can have your fabulous last-minute cake and eat it too. Handy checklists cut to the chase, condensed timelines keep the couple on the fast track, and practical tips pulled from real-life weddings make for an indispensable resource. For anyone who suspects that a wedding planned in 16 months has nothing on one planned in 16 weeks, Instant Weddings offers instant gratification.

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Perfect Gift for your soon to be

Want to give the perfect gift on that special day to your spouse? Not sure where to start, what to do, or get ? Something big or something small?? So many choices, but you want it to be Perfect.

Perfect. Special. Just for HIM

• Don't want the groom to forget his vows? Or just want to write him a sweet love note before you tie the knot? Stop at Red Envelope and check out their Secret Message Cuff Links. The perfect little gift that says "I'm thinking of you"

• It will be just your little secret when you give your groom these Hidden Message collar stays. Perfect for the wedding day! Racy and PG versions are available at Red Envelope.

For more ideas stop at Etsy.com, Redenvelope.com, and Uncommongoods.com

DIY - Bridesmaid Essential

Have you been a bridesmaid before and realize how much money it is being a part of your best friends wedding? I think we have all been in this situation at one point in our lives.

How do you cut down costs for your bridesmaids? Have a SEWING SOIREE and have all of your bridesmaid make their "NEW" sweater, shawl, pin, or brooch to be paired with their bridesmaid dress.

Create the perfect little party with some finger foods, a special martini, sewing machines, and a simple DIY sewing tutorials. This will be a perfect excuse to get together and have some fun while making something functional for the wedding.

(Invitations on Etsy soon) (Click here for Button cookie) (Hostess with the Mostess party ideas-Click Here)

Use items that you already have like old bridesmaid dresses :) You never know that red apple dress will be perfect for your flower brooch or a ruffle neck line.

Stop and take a moment and check out this great tutorial at Ruffles and Stuff called "She's a Lady" cardigan : ) (see image below of example of ruffle neck line sweater) Check out all the other cool Sewing Tutorials at Ruffles and Stuff.

PHOTOGRAPHER!!! PHOTOGRAPHER!!! PHOTOGRAPHER!!!

The second most important item in a wedding besides your dress would have to be your photographer. A photographer is well worth every penny to make that day magically : )

I loved my photographer and he truly made my day special. Check him out at kenlovephotography.com

Check out craigslist, call up local art schools, family friends, and word of mouth for photographers. The options are endless in where to find a photographer. Remember to meet your photographer and see if your personality blend well with each other.

Want to have the best pictures? Do you love the locations that photographers use??? Why not pick those locations? I know you already have full plate, but what's one more thing?

Planning out your wedding picture locations is
SMART. BE CREATIVE!

• Remember that pretty park right by your parents house?

• Skip over to the baseball field and pull out the bat and gloves?

• Or the waterfalls in the Metro parks?

• Downtown always has alleys, phone booths, and elevators.

• All locations can be just minutes apart from each other.

• Have props in the limo!!

November is here!!!!

November is here and for some this is the season where you are planning many details for your wedding to come. From invitations, your dress, wedding location, favors, and many many more.

Bookmark White Wedding affair to see different wedding tips, great inspiration, and just pure fun in planning your wedding.

Launched on Etsy!!!

White Wedding Affair plans on helping the Do it yourself bride to make her day special and on budget. Take a moment to look around at my shop on Etsy and see if we can help your needs : )