June 22nd, 2009 by Sandra Determan
So many people are thinking of having their outdoor wedding at the beach. The setting is relaxed, comfortable and there are so many to choose from! Will it be Hawaii, Mexico, or maybe a favorite beach close to home? Either way you cut it, these wedding invitations are a perfect fit.

Beach Wedding Invites
They have a picture of a sunset on the cover of the invite, but what’s really cool is that when you open it up, the same beach at sunset now has the word LOVE etched in the sand…talk about romantic. This invitation sets itself apart and will make a wonderful choice for your perfect beach wedding.
If you’re looking to put in a personal touch, consider choosing a quotation that’s special to you and including it on your invitation. There are also a variety of paper and ink colors to choose from, as well as an option for self-sealing envelopes, if you’re looking to save precious time leading up to your big day!
Tags: beach wedding, destination wedding, wedding invitation, Wedding Invitations
June 19th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
You know that all of our parents had the very popular wedding favor of matchbooks, right? But now, it seems like smoking has become so taboo, and it’s not like smoking’s even allowed at most venues these days. So what can you do, instead of matchbooks? How about personalized note pads! They’re so cute, and they’ll be used just about everywhere by your guests as a reminder of your important day.

Cute and functional!
So the next thing to figure out is, what color and design? It’s usually best to choose a color that coordinates with your wedding colors, and a design that fits to your personal style. The lettering comes in a variety of colors, so you may be able to get your two main colors in, that way!
Tags: personalized wedding favors, wedding favor, Wedding Favors, Wedding Planning
June 18th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
Once you’ve seen these classy wedding napkins, you’ll wonder why you ever even considered linen! Save on the expense with these beautiful, super soft, three-ply napkins that will ‘WOW’ your guests.

Elegant, Formal, Inexpensive!
They’re personalized, come in a variety of designs and colors (Ofcourse, my favorite is the one below in black…so striking). It’s just so easy matching it to your wedding colors and theme, and with all the money you’ll save, looks like you’ll be doing some more shopping on your honeymoon! You can stock up on luncheon and beverage size, and don’t forget to order plenty of extra for the wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or just around the house when the family gets into town. Happy Nuptuals!
Tags: personalized napkins, Wedding Favors, wedding napkins, Wedding Planning
June 17th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
Do you and your future spouse enjoy nature? Are you enjoying a wedding set outdoors? This just may be the perfect wedding invitation for you.

Nature and beauty
First off, the horizontal shape sets it apart from most other wedding invitations you see these days. It’s got a gorgeous moss colored border, with the inside featuring a lovely leaf design. This invitation brings across a very natural and relaxed message. It can be a real time saver, as well…as it requires no folding and comes with the option of self-sealing envelopes.
The invitation featured here has a lovely ecru paper, with a more subtle ink color. If you love this look, but want something a tad more dramatic, be sure and check out the other paper and ink color choices, such as a white paper with darker ink color. With so many options, you’re sure to discover the perfect invite for your wedding day!

Tags: outdoor wedding, wedding invite, wedding invites, Wedding Theme
June 16th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
Bridal showers are so much fun, and a wonderful way for all the women in your wedding to celebrate and bond, leading up to your big day! You want the keepsakes you give out at your shower to be cute and practical, with a personal touch. So why not go with a mongrammed gift? Here are a couple of ideas for you…

Cute and comfy!
These mongrammed and stylish flip flops will be sure to please, as you’ll all be nice and comfy when celebrating your shower, bachelorette party or even as pre-wedding shoes (you know you won’t want to be wearing those high heels all day!)
How about these high fashion, quilted and mongrammed make up bags? They’re the perfect thing for bringing along last minute essentials on your wedding day, such as make up and tissues.
Your bridal party will be all set with these wonderful and thoughful gifts-Happy Nuptuals!

Stylish and functional
Tags: bridal shower, bridal shower favors, Wedding Favors, Wedding Planning
June 15th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
Your wedding event will be one of the most important in your lifetime, and you want everything to be just perfect. From the wedding invitations, to the wedding gown, and we can’t forget hair and make up! In keeping with a timeless and natural look for photographs, Chanel gave some great tips on wedding day make up preparation on this video that I hope you’ll find helpful.

Beautiful and natural look
Keeping in mind that there will likely be lots of pictures taken, you want your wedding day make up to not only be beautiful, but to last throughout the event. Check out their advice on the ways to ensure long lasting coverage, as well as what to bring along to your wedding recetion for touch ups. Between eating, dancing and a maybe even some watery eyes, you’ll need to keep your flawless look radiant and fresh! Best wishes on a beautiful wedding day!
Here’s a link to the wedding make up video by Chanel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBQ1Z_WIPI
Tags: wedding day, wedding event, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Planning
June 12th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
How do you make a difference when ordering your wedding invitations from this site? Allow us to explain…
We are so very thankful for the blessings we have received personally and professionally. As a token of our appreciation, we want to use the proceeds of this website to do something to give back to the community, that can help make a difference in the lives of some of the less fortunate. At the end of every year, ALL of our profits, (after expenses and taxes), will be donated to Jill’s House, Inc. which is building a respite center that will provide a nurturing environment for children with disabilities at (our local) “McLean Bible Church” located in Northern Virginia. We feel that everybody needs a crusade. This is ours. It’s so easy to think, “How can I as an individual make a difference?” Well, working together we can. This is a very worthy cause and I hope that over time, we can make a difference. If you happen to know anyone getting married and in the need for wedding invitations, send them to BeautifulWeddingInvitations.com. OR…If you know someone expecting a baby and need birth announcements, send them to BirthAnnouncements4Baby All of our proceeds from those sites go to support Jill’s House.

Help us support a great cause!

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June 11th, 2009 by Sandra Determan
Sustainability, in a broad sense, is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans it is the potential for long-term improvements in wellbeing, which in turn depend on the wellbeing of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources.

Being kind to the Earth
We’re learning more and more about being sustainable every day, and these wedding invitations are sure to please both your eco-friendly side, as well as your need to have the finest and most beautiful wedding invitation. This invitation features a brown border printed in Soy-based ink and produced on cream colored recycled paper.
There are different paper colors to choose from, so for a different look, be sure and check them out!

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