Crate & Barrel/Real Simple Registry Event

I just received this invitation today & had to pass it on to you!






{Source; Click here to register for this event at your local Crate & Barrel}

My husband and I attended one of these events when we were engaged and didn't know that we would actually be registering for things that same day. We thought it was an informative session on what to register for and nothing more! When the Crate & Barrel people passed out the registry scanners and gave instructions for how to use them, we looked at each other like, "What the heck?" We were NOT prepared to register! We did it anyways, though, and it was pretty painless.

The session begins when the store is closed, so you have the store to yourselves (the only people there are other engaged couples) when you start registering. It's less overwhelming that way! I highly recommend going!

Pre-Owned Wedding Dress Contest!

I almost forgot! PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is having a contest where they will be giving away a wedding dress valued at $1,500! You can enter once per day until February 28th, and the winner will be drawn on March 2nd.

Here's a link to the contest entry form.

Good luck, and let me know if you win!!!

xoxo
Lindsey

Sneaky, Sneaky: Tips on Reducing Your Guest List

I laughed out loud when I read Planning... Forever Events' blog post about reducing your guest list.




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Funny, yes, but a very valid post (sometimes you just have to make it more difficult for people to RSVP "yes").

Saundra's tips are excellent (and the comments below the post are hilarious)!!!

Here's the link to her blog post: http://planningforever.com/blog/2009/01/26/easy-tips-on-reducing-your-guest-list/.

Enjoy!!

Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses

For those of you who have expensive taste without the matching budget, here's a website for you to look at: PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com.

This website provides an outlet for brides to sell their wedding gowns ~ some haven't even been worn once! If you're looking for a designer dress for less, just take a look at some of the finds I've seen today:

$750 BRAND NEW, NEVER WORN Monique Luo (Size 6) Strapless, Sweetheart neckline, Mermaid silhouette dress (Listing # 5101)

$1,000 Melissa Sweet (Size 6) Spaghetti-strap, Trumpet skirt, Light Ivory dress (Listing # 3068)

$1350 SAMPLE Reem Acra (Size 10) V-neck Ball Gown dress (Listing # 4763)

This dress costs $3500 full-price!!

Breakfast at Tiffany's

I just received this e-mail invitation from Tiffany's, and I had to share with all of my Indy readers!

If you're not engaged, but think you will be soon, innocently forward this to your significant other... :)




{Click here for full invitation}

Tacori Ring Bling... With a Twist!

I love Tacori rings. Love them. Unfortunately, they are a bit out of my price range, but I can still drool... and so can you! [Keep reading for the surprise...]










The surprise: All of these rings are, indeed, Tacori rings, but all of the rings above cost less than $200! Yes, that's right. Tacori designed a line of Diamonique rings for QVC. Check out the entire collection here. The most expensive ring in the collection is $209.

{Top Row: Bloom Cut Signature Ring $71.00; Crossover Eternity Band $124.00}
{Middle Row: Harlequin Design Eternity Band $74.00; Pink Tourmaline Ring $98.28}
{Bottom Row: Oval Bloom Cut Ring $81.00; Framed Cushion Bloom Cut Ring $96.00}

I know, I know. Real diamonds are forever. But some people don't want diamonds (for whatever reason... conflict, color preference, cost, etc), so I'm providing other options. All I'm saying is: Look how gorgeous these rings are!

I'd LOVE to have one of the eternity bands to occasionally wear instead of my engagement ring+wedding band. Hint, hint, hint (someone go tell my husband)...

Because It's Friday...

Here's something fun... not really bridal-related, but I love taking these silly quizzes. :) I actually think my results are right-on!

What's your color?

you are aquamarine #7FFFD4

Your dominant hues are cyan and green. Although you definately strive to be logical you care about people and know there's a time and place for thinking emotionally. Your head rules most things but your heart rules others, and getting them to meet in the middle takes a lot of your energy some days. Your saturation level is medium - You're not the most decisive go-getter, but you can get a job done when it's required of you. You probably don't think the world can change for you and don't want to spend too much effort trying to force it. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation.

the spacefem.com html color quiz