You Don't Have to Spend Too Much on Wedding Invitations

I just got the wedding invitation of my bride-client and boy was it stressful! (I'm a wedding planner, by the way). I was surprised by how much it costs! The wedding invite supplier was charging a lot. What pissed me more was that the white envelope, that is usually included in any wedding invite packages, was sold separately! Where can you ever find wedding invitation supplier more "taga!" like PRINT DIVAS?!?!

I'm sending a warning to all the brides-to-be... If you don't want to get unnecessary stress on your invites, stay away from PRINT DIVAS. Don't be enticed by their work or you'll fall into a trap, which you wouldn't get out of!

Why not consider making your own wedding invitations instead? Not only would you save a lot of money, you will also have a freehand in making your wedding invites. Put anything you want on it to make it unique and special. Take for example Judy Ann Santos' wedding invite. It's just a piece of white paper in a shoe box with a rubber slipper and some clues to the wedding. How unique is that?

I found this video from youtube. It's a DIY Wedding Invite that is simple to make and is elegant looking.

I'm sure you'll be inspired in making your own invite because it's really easy to make. It's as simple as wrapping your christmas gifts! Besides, why spend too much on a wedding invite when your guests would only throw them away after your wedding (except of course if you've created an invitation that is useful to them). Sad truth. But tell me, how many wedding invitations of your friends and relatives are you still keeping in your card stash until today?

I've also found this Printing Press Invitation Software from Amazon.com. This would save you a lot of money because not only will you be able to make your own wedding invite, you can also print other invitations and gift cards which you will need in the future when you start a family. For only USD60 or Php3,000, you can print as much invitations as you wish. Unlike when you order from PRINT DIVAS, you'll pay at least Php10,000 for 100 pcs of wedding invitations plus the huge amount of stress you'll get in dealing with their staff! You choose.

I just got the wedding invitation of my bride-client and boy was it stressful! (I'm a wedding planner, by the way). I was surprised by how much it costs! The wedding invite supplier was charging a lot. What pissed me more was that the white envelope, that is usually included in any wedding invite packages, was sold separately! Where can you ever find wedding invitation supplier more "taga!" like PRINT DIVAS?!?!

I'm sending a warning to all the brides-to-be... If you don't want to get unnecessary stress on your invites, stay away from PRINT DIVAS. Don't be enticed by their work or you'll fall into a trap, which you wouldn't get out of!

Why not consider making your own wedding invitations instead? Not only would you save a lot of money, you will also have a freehand in making your wedding invites. Put anything you want on it to make it unique and special. Take for example Judy Ann Santos' wedding invite. It's just a piece of white paper in a shoe box with a rubber slipper and some clues to the wedding. How unique is that?

I found this video from youtube. It's a DIY Wedding Invite that is simple to make and is elegant looking.

I'm sure you'll be inspired in making your own invite because it's really easy to make. It's as simple as wrapping your christmas gifts! Besides, why spend too much on a wedding invite when your guests would only throw them away after your wedding (except of course if you've created an invitation that is useful to them). Sad truth. But tell me, how many wedding invitations of your friends and relatives are you still keeping in your card stash until today?

I've also found this Printing Press Invitation Software from Amazon.com. This would save you a lot of money because not only will you be able to make your own wedding invite, you can also print other invitations and gift cards which you will need in the future when you start a family. For only USD60 or Php3,000, you can print as much invitations as you wish. Unlike when you order from PRINT DIVAS, you'll pay at least Php10,000 for 100 pcs of wedding invitations plus the huge amount of stress you'll get in dealing with their staff! You choose.

DIY Pre-nup Photos

Aren't pre-nup photos supposed to look romantic?

Professional photographer? Not! These are homemade engagement photos taken from a lomo camera. I got these pictures from one of my favorite wedding websites, vintageglamblog.com. Seems so natural compared to those scripted pre-nup photos that I see here in Manila where the groom always looked awkward, stiff, and too shy to pose in front of professional photographers.

So, why not try to make your own pre-nup photos. Ask a close friend to take your pictures and LOOK NATURALLY ROMANTIC. :)

Aren't pre-nup photos supposed to look romantic?

Professional photographer? Not! These are homemade engagement photos taken from a lomo camera. I got these pictures from one of my favorite wedding websites, vintageglamblog.com. Seems so natural compared to those scripted pre-nup photos that I see here in Manila where the groom always looked awkward, stiff, and too shy to pose in front of professional photographers.

So, why not try to make your own pre-nup photos. Ask a close friend to take your pictures and LOOK NATURALLY ROMANTIC. :)

Divine Headpieces for Fashionista Brides

I want to get married again! Just to be able to wear these bold and sassy headpieces made of pearls and swarovski crystals:




































These are designed by my friend, Ms. Vanessa Ang, a fashion designer from New York who recently won Mega Magazine's Young Designers Competition. Vanessa also designs casualwear. Feel fabulous with her casualwear available at Myth in Greenbelt 5. Try them! You'll fall in love with her designs and fabric!

She'll be also joining a bazaar in Rockwell this weekend from August 28-30, 2009. So mark your calendars fashionistas! See you there! :)

I want to get married again! Just to be able to wear these bold and sassy headpieces made of pearls and swarovski crystals:




































These are designed by my friend, Ms. Vanessa Ang, a fashion designer from New York who recently won Mega Magazine's Young Designers Competition. Vanessa also designs casualwear. Feel fabulous with her casualwear available at Myth in Greenbelt 5. Try them! You'll fall in love with her designs and fabric!

She'll be also joining a bazaar in Rockwell this weekend from August 28-30, 2009. So mark your calendars fashionistas! See you there! :)

Latest Trend on Wedding Centerpiece

Looks like feathers are the new alternative material to flowers in wedding receptions. Check out this hot feather centerpiece:

These are ostrich feathers. Each centerpiece costs USD$100 (12 feathers per vase). Quite expensive huh? But the trick here is to re-sell them on EBay and make the next bride happy too. :)

Take a look at the bridesmaids' boquets below... They used feathers too as accent. Less flowers are used here. And in weddings, the lesser the flowers you use, the more money you save!

Flowers nowadays are becoming expensive and the sad part is that you can only use them on the day of your wedding. You can't keep them forever or re-sell them. I'm glad fresh ideas are coming out, giving future brides a unique wedding experience that is very practical for your budget.

Looks like feathers are the new alternative material to flowers in wedding receptions. Check out this hot feather centerpiece:

These are ostrich feathers. Each centerpiece costs USD$100 (12 feathers per vase). Quite expensive huh? But the trick here is to re-sell them on EBay and make the next bride happy too. :)

Take a look at the bridesmaids' boquets below... They used feathers too as accent. Less flowers are used here. And in weddings, the lesser the flowers you use, the more money you save!

Flowers nowadays are becoming expensive and the sad part is that you can only use them on the day of your wedding. You can't keep them forever or re-sell them. I'm glad fresh ideas are coming out, giving future brides a unique wedding experience that is very practical for your budget.

Wedding Favors

This next post took me a week to write as I still did some research on my favorite wedding topic, WEDDING FAVORS! Well, ok, I admit, I love everything about weddings! :)

Choosing wedding favors really thrills me! There's sooo many beautiful things to give away to your guests on your wedding day. And it's really hard to choose! As for me, I bought 3 different wedding favors (I kept seeing lots of stuff that I like before my wedding day came, that's why) I bought customized refrigerator magnets, penholders and chocolates. Aside from that, I bought special gifts for my entourage and the extremely kind friends who took time to participate at my wedding. (I couldn't thank you enough. I'll forever be grateful to your kind hearts.)

Now, for you not to have 3 different wedding favors like me, I suggest you pick your wedding favors carefully. Let me share to you what to look for when choosing your wedding favors:

1. Begin by shopping by seasonal favors or by theme.
2. Look for the "Cuteness factor" of the item. (We girls just can't help it.)
3. Usefulness/Functionality (your guests would surely appreciate getting a token that they can use. Be thoughtful in giving gifts.)
4. Must be within the budget (As what I always tell the brides-to-be, do not go beyond your budget just because you found something that you really really like. Save your money instead because a lot of unexpected expenses would still pop-out towards your wedding day. Take control of your spending.)

I've searched high and low. Even Martha Stewart's website did not satisfy my taste on wedding favors. I was loosing hope until I found this site: http://sgweddingfavors.multiply.com/

They have the most elegant, pretty and unique wedding favors in the net. Go ahead, take your time looking at these lovely items one by one:

Heart stirrers

Love is brewing tea pot timer

Wedding car coaster

A Slice of Love Pizza Cutter

If you're on a tight budget, you can opt to buy cute colorful boxes or packaging and fill them up with some sweet treats like chocolates or mint candies!

Tin Favor Pails


The Pink Plaid Purse Favor Box

Lovely! Aren't they? There's still more in their site. Enjoy! :)

PS. I am also currently taking orders for these cute chocolate Sanrio souvenirs. It's a great souvenir not only for weddings but also for baby shower and children's parties:

For orders, send me an email at weddingwebsiteaddict@gmail.com :)

This next post took me a week to write as I still did some research on my favorite wedding topic, WEDDING FAVORS! Well, ok, I admit, I love everything about weddings! :)

Choosing wedding favors really thrills me! There's sooo many beautiful things to give away to your guests on your wedding day. And it's really hard to choose! As for me, I bought 3 different wedding favors (I kept seeing lots of stuff that I like before my wedding day came, that's why) I bought customized refrigerator magnets, penholders and chocolates. Aside from that, I bought special gifts for my entourage and the extremely kind friends who took time to participate at my wedding. (I couldn't thank you enough. I'll forever be grateful to your kind hearts.)

Now, for you not to have 3 different wedding favors like me, I suggest you pick your wedding favors carefully. Let me share to you what to look for when choosing your wedding favors:

1. Begin by shopping by seasonal favors or by theme.
2. Look for the "Cuteness factor" of the item. (We girls just can't help it.)
3. Usefulness/Functionality (your guests would surely appreciate getting a token that they can use. Be thoughtful in giving gifts.)
4. Must be within the budget (As what I always tell the brides-to-be, do not go beyond your budget just because you found something that you really really like. Save your money instead because a lot of unexpected expenses would still pop-out towards your wedding day. Take control of your spending.)

I've searched high and low. Even Martha Stewart's website did not satisfy my taste on wedding favors. I was loosing hope until I found this site: http://sgweddingfavors.multiply.com/

They have the most elegant, pretty and unique wedding favors in the net. Go ahead, take your time looking at these lovely items one by one:

Heart stirrers

Love is brewing tea pot timer

Wedding car coaster

A Slice of Love Pizza Cutter

If you're on a tight budget, you can opt to buy cute colorful boxes or packaging and fill them up with some sweet treats like chocolates or mint candies!

Tin Favor Pails


The Pink Plaid Purse Favor Box

Lovely! Aren't they? There's still more in their site. Enjoy! :)

PS. I am also currently taking orders for these cute chocolate Sanrio souvenirs. It's a great souvenir not only for weddings but also for baby shower and children's parties:

For orders, send me an email at weddingwebsiteaddict@gmail.com :)