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Planning
Budget Ideas
Stationery & DIY
Fashion & Beauty
“Day Of” Details
Bio & Web
Helpful Bios |
| PLANNING |
| wedding ideas |
www.brides.com
- great collection of wedding styles/theme
www.theknot.com
Martha Stewart Weddings
www.instyleweddings.com
List of Photographers’ Blogs - at Weddingbee
Wedding blogs - see below |
| wedding blogs |
Top 100 Wedding Planning Blogs
Snippet & Ink - inspiration boards
The Bride’s Cafe - real weddings
Tastefully Entertaining - party inspiration boards
www.weddingbee.com
www.oncewed.com - real weddings & DIY
www.stylemepretty.com
www.junebugweddings.com
www.weddingblogawards.com |
| themes |
www.brides.com
www.askginka.com
www.alohafriendsluau.com |
| guides |
Wedding Styles
MS Wedding Workbook - printable
PashWeddings Planner - printable
Wedding Organizer templates - printable
RealSimple Printable Checklists - printable
Budget Breakdown and Tips
US Marriage Laws
Official State Websites:
www.state.YOURSTATE.us
- replace YOURSTATE with the state’s two-letter abbreviation
Wedding Etiquette - for couples
Wedding Etiquette - for guests
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
DW Packing Checklist
Tipping
Name Change Info & Checklist
iDo Wedding Planning software
www.weddingwire.com
Sulla Tips
100 Best Websites For Your Wedding |
| vendor guides |
www.mywedding.com
www.weddingwire.com
- with people reviews on vendors
www.projectwedding.com
Questions to ask:
Baker
Bands/DJ
Caterer
Florist
Invitation Professional
Limousine Companies
Location Manager
Officiant
Photographer
Reception Venue
Videographer
Wedding Coordinator |
regional
wedding guides |
www.mywedding.com
www.herecomestheguide.com - California
www.bostonweddinggroup.com
www.styleguide.com.au - Australia |
| tools |
My WeddingWire
- budget, timeline, checklist, seating, guestlist, vendor list and more
Discovery Interactive Tools
- interactive countdown, cost calculator, seating planner, & dress type
Weather.com Tools
- checklist, sunset calculator, flower finder, etc.
To Do List
Dress Your Wedding
Google Tools
- Notebook to collect info; Docs to keep and share info; Calendar for reminders to events and to do list; Picasa to share photos
Wedding Mapper
Virtual Makeover
www.simpleseating.com
www.polyvore.com |
| events |
List of Bridal Shows
www.weddingsalon.com
www.bffbridal.com
www.asoolipwedding.com
www.bridalevent.com
www.bridaltradeshows.com
www.greatbridalexpo.com
Wedding Showcase
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Filene’s Basement Bridal Events |
| registries |
Top 75 Places to Register
www.wishpot.com
The fine print: Honeymoon registries
www.travelersjoy.com
www.sendusoff.com
www.thebigday.com
www.honeyfund.com
www.distinctivehoneymoons.com |
| photography |
www.wpja.com
www.pictage.com
Wedding Photography Directory |
| travel |
Aylee’s Travel Resources
www.kayak.com - includes fare alerts
www.travelzoo.com
www.tripadvisor.com - hotel reviews
www.cdc.gov - vaccination info
US Travel Site
- travel info & requirements
www.insuremytrip.com
Tourism Offices Directory
Fodor’s Travel Wire
TheHoneymoonBio - Honeymoon info |
| weather |
www.weather.com
Hurricanes: When & Where |
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| BUDGET IDEAS |
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US Average Wedding Cost |
| budget ideas |
Budget Breakdown and Tips
BudgetBridesBio
NY Budget Vendors
Ways To Save
50 Ways to Trim Your Budget
Bridal Bargains |
| savings |
ING Direct |
| discount dresses |
www.rkbridal.com
- pricematches online prices by 5%
www.netbride.com
www.pearlsplace.com
www.houseofbrides.com
- use price info for pricematching only, not recommended to buy from
www.bridalgarden.org
- discounted new & gently used gowns
www.whitechicago.com
Vows Bridal Outlet
www.glamourcloset.com
www.nymetro.com - sample sales
www.topbutton.com - sample sales
www.preownedweddingdresses.com
- buy or sell new, sample, pre-owned dresses
www.oncewed.com
- free classifieds for used dresses
www.thebrideslist.com
- list of knottie items for sale
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Filene’s Basement Bridal Events |
| rentals |
www.alexandriasformal.com - gowns
www.fancyweddingcenter.com - gowns
www.elegant-rentals.com - gowns
www.janastarr.com - vintage gowns & veils
www.doyledoyle.com - jewelry
www.bagborroworsteal.com - bag, jewelry, more |
| bargain stores |
www.orientaltrading.com
www.dollardays.com
www.costco.com
www.ebay.com
www.ikea.com
www.overstock.com
www.target.com - dollar bins
dollar/99c stores
dollar tree |
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| STATIONERY & DIY |
| paper & crafts |
Paper Weight Guide
www.michaels.com
www.joann.com
www.discountcardstock.com
www.paper.com
www.paper-source.com
www.paperandmore.com
www.hiromipaper.com - japanese paper
www.lcipaper.com
www.envelopemall.com
www.scrap4fun.com - scrapbooking materials
www.islandpaperie.com - tropical paper
www.islandartcards.com - HI postcards
www.remoteassistance.com
www.avery.com - full sheet labels
www.labelsbythesheet.com - full sheet labels |
| projects & templates |
Aylee’s templates
Aylee’s DIY projects
Microsoft templates
www.wedcraft.com
Save-On-Crafts
www.yourweddingcompany.com
www.acmoore.com
www.marthastewart.com
Mirkwood Designs
www.uprint.com
www.weddingstar.com
Knottie Templates
www.diynet.com
www.diybride.com
shanbritedesigns
AmyInSydney
DIY_Invitations
DIYpocketfold13
OnceWed
MIB*Bio - message in a bottle
MapBio - DIY map instructions
Wedding Mapper
ame3505 - frame card box
FrugalBride.com - cake card box |
| wording |
www.verseit.com
www.nuptialcelebrations.com
- includes timelines
LCI Paper |
| text & cliparts |
www.dafont.com
www.fontfreak.com
www.specialtyfonts.com
www.houseoflime.com
www.abstractfonts.com
Microsoft Clip Art
www.barcodesinc.com - barcode generator
www.glittermaker.com
www.123glitter.com |
| printing |
www.overnightprints.com
www.vistaprint.com
www.mercuriobrothers.com
- letterpress
www.emprint.net - letterpress |
| embellishments |
www.papermart.com
www.craftamerica.com - charms
www.acharmingplace.com - individual charms
How to clean shells
www.blueseasonline.com
www.shellhorizons.com
www.nostalgicimpressions.com
- wax seal
www.fauxwax.com - faux wax
www.impressrubberstamps.com
- DIY self-inking monogram kit, custom stamps
www.simonstamp.com - custom rubber stamp
www.howee.com - fan handles
www.screwpost.com
www.eyeletoutlet.com
www.thegrape.net - wine corks |
| puzzles & more |
www.eclipsecrossword.com
Discovery Puzzlemaker
www.crayola.com - coloring sheets
www.thecrayonhouse.com - coloring sheets
www.kidsdomain.com - wedding coloring sheets
Coloring Book - courtesy of knottie PaulsGirlie |
| mailing |
www.papermart.com
www.usbox.com
www.fetpak.com
www.packagingprice.com
- mailing tubes
www.stamps.com - custom stamps with real value
www.pictureitpostage.com
- custom stamps with real value |
| invite stores |
www.cecinewyork.com
www.beyondtheinvite.com
www.funnybuggy.com
www.grapevineweddings.com
www.hanahouproductions.com
www.papermints.com
www.redbliss.com
www.still-thoughts.com
www.whiteaisle.com
www.vistaprint.com - cheap magnets
www.specialeventticketing.com
- custom event tickets
www.couturemaps.com - custom maps |
| online invites |
www.pingg.com
www.evite.com |
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| FASHION & BEAUTY |
| attire |
see Budget Ideas for more stores
www.pinkprincess.com
www.twobirdsbridesmaid.com |
| personalized wear |
www.customglamgirl.com
www.wearmyname.com
www.spoolofdesign.com
www.hotfixdesigns.com - iron-on rhinestones |
| beauty & accessories |
Wedding Beauty Checklist
www.jenniferbehr.com
www.castlebride.com - birdcage veils
Piper Ewan @ Etsy |
| ring |
Diamond Buying Guide
www.pricescope.com
www.titaniumera.com
www.e-weddingbands.com
www.costco.com |
| accessories |
www.gabbymac.com - hair flower |
| parties |
www.sfactor.com
www.exoticdancecentral.com |
| gifts |
www.indigonight.com
Boudoir albums
- see Photgraphy or ask your photographer |
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| “DAY OF” DETAILS |
| decor |
www.save-on-crafts.com
www.orientaltrading.com
www.michaels.com
www.ikea.com
www.craftcuts.com
- wood/acrylic monograms or letters
www.acandleco.com
- wholesale candles
www.whiteaisle.com
www.islandweddingshop.com
www.illuminations.com
www.pearlriver.com
www.bucket-outlet.com
- galvanized buckets
www.buywax.com - jars
www.eparasols.com
www.flashingblinkylights.com - litecubes
www.weddingfavorites.com - party kits
The Rasterbator - blows up images for you
www.wonderfulgraffiti.com
- temporary wallpaper/graffiti
www.idealfavors.com - galvanized vases |
| flowers |
Rose Petal Coverage Guide
Flower - Seasonal Availability
www.petalgarden.com
www.flyboynaturals.com
www.weddingaccessories.net
- fabric rose petals |
| fabric / linen |
www.inweave.com
www.denverfabrics.com
www.wholesale-table-linens.com
www.fabric.com
www.bbjlinen.com - linen rental
www.nettieslinens.com - linen rental |
| fans |
www.orientaltrading.com
www.asianideas.com
www.blissweddingsmarket.com
www.custom-programs.com
- program fans
www.chicweddingfavors.com
- sandalwood fans |
| OOT bags |
www.orientaltrading.com
www.buygiftbox.com - gable boxes
www.cheaptotes.com
www.blankshirtstore.com
www.ailanakai.com - palm bags
www.greenfeet.com - string bags
www.nashvillewraps.com |
| OOT stuffers |
www.minimus.biz
www.dollardays.com
www.orientaltrading.com
www.itheesnap.com - camera |
| favors |
www.auntienalaniscookies.com
www.blissweddingsmarket.com
www.waxwizard.net - creative candles
www.asianideas.com
www.photoimprints.com
- custom luggage tags
www.towels4less.com
www.textileshop.com
www.mediaxpress.net
www.cdprintexpress.com
www.weddingthings.com - bird’s nest
www.idealfavors.com - bird’s nest
www.save-on-crafts.com - bird’s nest
www.specialtybottle.com - bottles/tins
www.sandartsupplies.com - plastic bottles
www.villagekitchen.com - apothecary jars
www.sharpie.com - personalized markers |
| munchies |
theme_cakes
www.sweetfields.com - edible flowers
www.estiloweddings.com
- laser-cut cupcake wrappers
www.bulkfoods.com
www.ilovesweettreats.com
www.bulkcandystore.com
www.economycandy.com
www.candywarehouse.com
www.metrocandy.com
www.instawares.com - jars & scoops
www.kitchencrafts.com - sanding sugar
www.socialcouture.com
- disposable wooden dinnerware
www.scoutstuff.org
- disposable wooden utensils
www.papercupdesign.com
- personalized wooden utensils |
| drinks |
www.martiniart.com
www.myjones.com - personalized soda
www.izze.com
www.winecountrysoda.com
www.boylanbottling.com
www.lorina.com
www.stirrings.com |
| guestbooks |
www.adessoalbums.com
www.kolo.com
www.mypublisher.com
www.engraveplates.com
www.guestbookstore.com
GlimmerGal - guestbook platter
www.nycphotobooth.com
www.photoboothfavors.com
www.bostonphotoboothrental.com |
| card holders |
www.save-on-crafts.com - birdcages
ame3505 - frame card box
FrugalBride.com - cake card box |
| album |
Photo Albums Compared
www.mypublisher.com
- click here for mypublisher review & photos
- click here for Powerpoint instructions from mrspresley
- click here for Paintshop instructions from MicheleLouise
www.digi-books.com
www.blurb.com |
| music |
www.wedalert.com
www.ultimatewedding.com
www.weddinglobe.com
musicbio |
| playlist |
  
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| BIO & WEB |
| bio tools |
www.thebiobuilder.com
www.stlwed.com
AdvancedBio
NVU Bio Help |
| image host |
www.flickr.com
www.photobucket.com
www.picasa.com |
| background |
www.k10k.net |
| tickers |
www.tickerfactory.com
www.daisypath.com
www.clocklink.com
www.freeflashtoys.com |
| shoutbox |
www.creationcenter.com
www.shoutmix.com |
| counters |
www.sitemeter.com
www.digits.com
Google Analytics |
| videos |
www.youtube.com
www.videocodelibrary.com
www.videocodezone.com |
| weather |
www.weather.com
www.weatherreports.com |
| map |
www.world66.com |
| free email |
Top 10 Free Email Services |
personal
wedding website |
www.weddingwebsites.com
- wedding websites comparison
www.theknot.com - free
www.brides.com - free
www.weddingannouncer.com - free
www.weddingwire.com - free
www.wedquarters.com
www.weddingwindow.com
www.ewedding.com
www.wedorama.com |
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| HELPFUL BIOS |
| help bios |
Knottie Specialty Bio List
Manificent Bliss - list of specialty bios
UncommonBliss - list of specialty bios
Website_Bio - list of useful websites
DWBio - DW help
DWBrides - list of DW Knotties
DWFaq - list of DW FAQs
MapBio - DIY map instructions
nyc3/19/05 - wedding photography tips
TheHoneymoonBio - Honeymoon info
theme_cakes - cakes |
| favorite bios |
ad52905 - clambake reception
Beatka - creative DIYs
calicayman - gorgeous green&brown wedding
Daphne8 - fave table setups
DRZWife/DRZBride - great ideas
ihearttim - lovely cherry-blossom-themed wedding
jmh7905 - fun pictures
juliaa921 - cool colors
mauidjenn/gin&tonic
- amazing stationery & photos
mrspresley/animal_lover
- helpful links & beautiful photos
sunshinebrideny - NY wedding ideas |
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