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September 30, 2009

Save the Date Magnets – Where to Buy Where to Avoid!

Filed under: wedding supplies,wedding vendors — Tags: , , , , — rollerbladerdc @ 10:55 pm

So one product that I have always loved for wedding announcements is the Save the Date Magnets that you can have customized for your wedding with your date checked off on it.  Not only do the save the date magnets work great because people stick them on their fridge so that they remember the wedding and to not make plans over your big day, but you can also get ones with picture frames, ones that let them fill in other important dates around your wedding, you can check off when to order your wedding present if you want to add in a joke and you can also make random notes on other days on the save the date magnet as well which is something that I absolutely love about them. However, there are a few things to remember when sending out your save the date magnets.

1.  Send a picture of yourself with it for underneath or inside the magnet.  I just think it is a nice touch and because a lot of people use save the date magnets to announce their wedding day and even sometimes that they are getting married, it makes it an even better surprise and more meaningful for the people who you are inviting to your wedding.

2.  Check the magnets to make sure that the printer who printed your customized save the date magnets remembered to mark the right date on the magnets.  They do make mistakes so catch their mistakes before you send them out.

3.  Don’t forget to include your phone number and the address of the place you are getting married at.  Its not a bad idea either to include an email address or the address and number of your wedding planner if you have one so people can rsvp and remember to rsvp if something changes and they cannot make it or are able to make it last minute.

I love save the date magnets and know that you will too and there are a few stores that I completely recommend buying Save the Date Magnets from.

Stores to buy Save the Date Magnets From:


Beau Coup Wedding Favors for Save the Date Magnets Don’t forget to use the Beau Coup coupon code in the banner above to save even more.

Chic Save the Date Magnet
This is one of my favorite ones from Lola’s Big Day,,,they have tons of them and with and without calendars so you are sure to find the perfect save the date magnet at Lola’s.

Skyline Save the Date Magnet Kit

Of course we could not have a save the date magnet without checking out one of my very favorite wedding vendors Eliza Fig.

September 16, 2009

Personalized Jone Soda Bottles & Jones Soda Cocktail Recipes with Alcohol

Filed under: Bachelor and Bachelorete Party,food,wedding favor,wedding supplies — Tags: , , , , , — rollerbladerdc @ 2:46 am

So after that horrible experience…well horrible drinks….at paramount kings dominion, I was inspired to rediscover a drink that was actually sweet and tasted good enough to drink and not get sick to your stomach.  When thinking of a way to present drinks that were alcoholic and sweet and able to tie into a wedding website I was completely baffeled until I remembered being at a party one time and seeing that the host has the labels on their bottles of Jones Soda customized to have their pictures and their own sayings on the bottles.

I thought that this was a seriously cool and although Jones Sodas are seriously sweet and sugar loaded, they are still easily tolerated and actually can taste great when mixed with cocktails, so when I was looking through the Jones Soda sites, I found where you can order customized bottles of Jones Soda with your picture or your wedding or engagement picture or even your wedding announcement on the bottle to make it even more customized and cool for your guests. I actually used to be addicted to Jones Soda, not literally Addicted to it, but I loved their Sugar Free Zero Calorie Cream Soda and the best part is that Jones Soda uses Pure Cane Sugar and not those harmful chemical sweeteners in other sodas,,,but seriously, it is a bit better for you in my opinion even though I still drink Diet Coke a lot.   Jones also comes in a ton of normal flavors like Root Beer, Cola, Diet, Cherry, Cream Soda, Orange and each holiday they create new flavors like Potatoe Pancake or Candy Corn or even random flavors and colors that I am going to ignore, and if you try them the right way and mix them the right way and serve the sodas in the personalized Jones Soda Bottles, your guests at your bridal shower, rehersal dinner or even engagement party are going to go crazy,,,not to mention love the drinks and the Jones Soda Bottles with your picture on them.

But what good is having the customized bottles of Jones soda if you don’t have any drink recipes to mix them with for your party so I wanted to take a little bit and share a few of my favorite jones soda cocktail recipes so that you can not only serve personalized bottles of Jones Soda to your Guests, but you can also get them drunk and get the party going even faster,,,,just remember to drink and find a designated driver so noone drinks and drives and risks hurting anyone else or themselves.  Also make sure that if you are serving alcohol you know the age limit in the area you live in so you do not break the law.

Jones Cream Soda and Sugar Free Cream Soda Cocktails:

Chocolate Vanilla Cake – Take your jones cream soda and mix it with a shot of creme de cacao chocolate liquor and pour a bit of Absolute Vanilla in about a shot or shot and a half then mix or just pour the liquor into the soda in a cup with ice to get a layered effect.

Sweet and Sour – Take your Jones Cream Soda and pour in half a shot of amaretto to make it sweet and if you want it a bit sour, try some tequilla mix without the alcohol and you get a weird tasting cocktail and liqour drink that some people like and some people don’t…take a risk and serve it and who knows, maybe you’ll have created someone’s new favorite drink.

Jones Strawberry or Fruit Flavor Drinks

Jones Fizzing Margaritas – I love these! You can serve them frozen or on the rocks so they fizz.  Take Patron or Jose Cuervo and mix it in with Jones Strawberry Soda or any other fruit flavor and add in a splash or an ounce of Margarita Mix and serve on the rocks to keep it fizzy or serve it over your blended ice and mix it in the blender again to make it a frozen non fizzy swet and sour margarita.

Any Flavor with Vodka – I haven’t actually found a flavor of Jones, including cola and diet cola, that doesn’t taste amazing with Vodka.  My favorite is Absolute Vodka with it since it is thicker…just make sure to keep your vodka in the freezer before you try to serve and mix it.

Cola and Diet Cola

Vodka and Diet – enough said,,,its a classic that you cannot go wrong with…just like Vodka Tonic which you can also do with Jones.

Rum and Cola – Since Jones make a cola and diet cola that taste great, you can also serve the classics like Rum and Cola or Rum and Diet Cola.

SeaBreeze and other Sprite based Cocktails

Just use the Jones Lemon or Citrus sodas and you can serve everyones favorite Stoli Raspberry and Citrus Soda or even the cranberry, citrus and vodka seabreeze styled drinks.

I love the idea of customizing bottles of Jones Soda with your Picture or Wedding Announcement and serving cocktails to your wedding guests at the rehersal dinner or the bridal party or at your engagement party in bottles of Jones Soda that have your picture and your husband or wives picture on them as well.

If you would like to order your own customized bottles of Jones Soda, click on any of the banners for Jones Soda in this post and you’ll be able to enjoy your own favorite flavor of Jones Soda with your picture or your wedding announcement on the bottle.

September 3, 2009

Some really cool wedding gifts and Wedding Favors. Really Cool Stuff.

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — rollerbladerdc @ 1:25 am

Soo after looking at the Worlds Largest Gummy Bear post I did yesterday, I couldn’t help but look through that store and find even more cool stuff that you cannot live without. Well you could live without them easily, but after you see them you will not only want to have them, but you will probably whip out your credit card and order them not only for yourself, but also for someone who immediately comes to mind when you see these products.  The things at the store that these come from are just seriously cool and everything I see something new there I immediatelly think of someone that that would make the perfect gift for so this holiday season, I know can you believe the holidays are only a couple months away, I know where I am going to start my holiday shopping for all my friends and most of my family.

Anyways, I know I didn’t mention the name of the store below, but that is because I want you to click on the images and links below and find the store for yourself.  All of the links and pictures will take you directly to that product page at this store and when you start looking around you are going to fall in love with it just as much as a I did.  They have some of the coolest wedding gifts on earth and I even found some stuff that is cheap enough that you could use them as really cool wedding favors for all of your guests.  I love these for wedding gifts and know that you will to.

Visit the store below and click on the links to find the perfect wedding gift for gay and straight weddings, as well as the perfect birthday and other holiday gifts.

Port-O-Pong Portable Beer Pong Table – $ 49.95

OK, I haven’t played beer pong since college and when I saw this beer pong table and portable beer pong table I went crazy.  I thought of my straight best friend who loved this game and probably still plays it every chance he gets.  Perfect for a Bachelor or Bachelorette Party, this is an awesome wedding gift to give before the wedding.

“The Port-O-Pong Portable Beer Pong Table is to the drinking game industry what airplanes are to the transportation industry. Big claim? You bet! The Port-O-Pong makes playing beer pong possible no matter where you are. Simply blow up your new inflatable beer pong table and you’re off to the races.With the Port-O-Pong, you can play beer pong in the pool or set it on a small table. If there’s nothing to rest it on, use the four pieces of rope to hang it from the ceiling or a tent. The tough construction means your rowdy friends won’t ruin your portable beer pong table. But, if for some reason the Port-O-Pong suffers a small puncture, two repair patches are included with your beer pong table. ”
Levitating Globe – $ 49.95

Do you have an office in your home?  Does the couple who is getting married or do you have a boss you need to kiss up to?  This is an awesome and really cool centerpiece or conversation piece for a coffee table.  Buy this for the person for their work desk or office or their home office and their living rooms or just buy it for fun for a unique and really cool gift.

“Harnessing the power of Castle Grayskull, the manufacturers of this desk globe have created a levitating world. Coincidentally, you too can harness this power by simply plugging your Magnetic Levitating Globe into a standard electrical outlet.Powerful magnets at the top and bottom of the globe allow it to suspend gracefully in mid-air. ”
Beer Pouch Sweatshirt with Hood – $ 35.95

I saw this sweatshirt and absolutely thought of Joanne who got married to her partner Melissa and needed to buy one for her.  Not only is she a beer drinking bull dyke, but she loves sweatshirts and this one is perfect for her.  I hope she doesn’t read this before the holidays hahahah.  Anyways, this is the perfect gift for anyone who likes beer, bull dykes, men, women and everyone in between.

“Finally! You can carry around a beer while leaving your hands free to high five a complete stranger in the stands, carry more beer, or operate your hands-free cellphone. The Beer Pouch Sweatshirt is perfect for sporting events, picnics, and really boring offices.Features a 30 square inch pouch with elastic band and an insulating liner to keep your beer ice cold. The pouch can stretch to accommodate soda cans, bottled water, and even cans of soup and bottles of whipped cream. ”
Marshmallow Bow and Mallow – $ 29.95

I just thought that this was cool as hell.  I love this and would probably buy it for myself if I didn’t think I would end up using it way to often or that my friends would shoot marshmallows all over my house and I would need to clean up every time they came over…and find marshmallows for years after they leave.   This is a cool gift and present and if you have a friend with kids and need to get back at them for anything, this is the perfect gift that the kids will love and the parents will get used too.   lol.

Any toy that can weaponize a marshmallow is a must-have in our book. The Marshmallow Bow & Mallow is just like a traditional bow and arrow set except for the whole shooting-your-eye-out and permanently-bruising-your-hand-from-string-whiplash parts.The Bow and Mallow can shoot up to 30 feet and can hold 25 mini marshmallows in its magazine. For ages 6+.
Dry-Erase Photo Magnets – $ 7.95

These are awesome wedding favors.  I love them and if you would print a copy of a photo of each of the guests or even of yourself and your partner and put it on the table for dinner then let them fill out the captions and post the pictures and magnets on a board or the wall, then take a couple home too you have just created a fun and interactive and creative wedding favor that you can keep for a memory and they can still take home to enjoy.

“Step 1: Take an incriminating photo of a friend. Step 2: Stick it on your fridge with a Dry-Erase Photo Magnet and let the “”Caption this Photo”" contest begin!Each set of Dry-Erase Photo Magnets includes 14 magnetic speech bubbles as well as a dry-erase marker. ”

February 15, 2009

Wedding Unity Candles – Monogrammed Wedding Candles for Your Big Day.

Filed under: Uncategorized,wedding supplies — Tags: , — rollerbladerdc @ 3:06 am
A little known shop online is the Printed Candle Company.  They have a fantastic variety of printed candles for your wedding.  The printed candle company not only has a ton of fonts to choose from, they also have colors, shapes, styles, collections, sets and more.  For this post, I want to share some of the Unity candles that I just absolutely love and think that you will to.
Monogrammed Unity CandlesMonogrammed Unity Candles

So this candle is my favorite.  It is the classic monogram unity candle.  It is a classic and classy white candle with a fabulous look and feel.  I love the modern look of the candle with the large middle letter and bold font choice.  One other thing I really love about the classic monogrammed unity wedding candle is the silver band across the bottom.  If you think about weddings, the ring and the circle are the symbols of your relationship, with silver (or gold and choice of letter color) being a power candle and gay weddings being more of a newer modern tradition, the classic Monogrammed Unity Candle combines all of these into one and is by far my favorite of the unity wedding candle series as it combines my favorite things wedding.

So this is above and beyond not my style or something I would personally pick, however it is seriously popular and since it is not my wedding, I am not always right.  I need to offer a variety of products that meet your needs as it is your big day and one thing you always need to remember is that you need to pick out what works for you and what makes you happy.

Unity Candle Set

Unity Candle Set

The Premier Unity Candle Set featured to the left is a perfect accent and feature for a classic or comtemporary wedding.  It reminds me of and makes me think colonial times.  I can also see the Premier Unity Candle Set fitting perfect in a classic stone or wooden church.  Think about how fabulous it would look above your guest sign in book or even by the alter with your names on it.

If your wedding is classic and not a goddy theme, this is perfect for you.  Although I am in a huge modern fix again, this candle set is completely growing on me and hey, I am even being able to see how it could easily be worked into an ultra modern wedding scene.  It’s a cool and classic look and I am sure it will work if you are having your wedding in an old styled wooden or stone church.  Come to think of it, this is also perfect for a country home wedding too.

The final Candle set in the Unity series that I want to share with you from the Printed Candle Company is the Encore Wedding Unity Candle Set.

Encore Wedding Unity Candle Set

Encore Wedding Unity Candle Set

Ok, so this is a candle that I can never get myself to buy.   I am not one for hearts or for tacky symbols, however this candle set does have it’s purpose.  The Encore Unity Candle Set features all the stereotypes of love and weddings from the heart in the middle to the band and circle of words and it has the lettering and band on the bottom which you can customize and alter to be what you want.

The reason I did want to share this set with you all is that it is something different that I would not normally post.  I do love the silver candle holders that you see in the picture to the left, however the candles can be left to the person who enjoys them.  The three candles, although slightly cheesy are accented by two gorgeous tapers which I think adds class to just about anything.  I am one for candles and lot sof them, but I also think that if you are going to do a large candle set for your wedding candles, you will need to carry this through the entire wedding.  Set up lots on the dancefloor, on your tables and throughout the entire wedding.  It also leads to an amazingly gorgeous and candlelight wedding night…My preferance is a minimal 50 candles lit aroudn the bed in multiple heights and varieties.  This candle set is the perfect way to get the candle themed wedding going because it starts friendly and sweet and adds in a ton of natural lighting with it’s 5 pieces.  If you do choose to use this as your wedding candles, please make sure you have a lot of candles at every step and end with a candle light honeymoon and wedding night.  If you start with 5 candles instead of one or three, be prepared to keep the theme going.

November 23, 2008

Red Rose Petals for Your Wedding. Freeze Dried Rose Petals from Pick A Petal.

Filed under: wedding supplies — Tags: , , — rollerbladerdc @ 6:58 pm
Freeze Dried Red Wedding Rose Petals

Freeze Dried Red Wedding Rose Petals

So everyone always obsesses ovr having to have white rose petals or even lavender, etc… petals at their wedding. And although I am all for traditional, I actually prefer to use deep red rose petals if you are having a white wedding.
Now, you may be thinking that sure, red rose petals are more for the honeymoon as they are sexy and sultry, but also remember that red is a color for love on Valentines day and always makes you melt. Red also can signify blood and blood ties/bonds which can represent your partnership with your lover.
However, the thing that I like most about deep red rose petals in a white wedding is the gorgeous contrast that they make not only with your beaded gown, but with the white walkway, etc… as you glide over them. The dark red color will not only help to make your dress or tuxedo stand out more and show the gorgeous train off, but they also add some serious definition to the picture.
It is true that red was a hot color in the 1980s, however, that was red dresses, etc… Not just rose petals to contrast and bring out all the white in the room. Unlike in the 1980s when they completely overdid the red destroying, if you use red properly, it actually ads class and elegance to your big day instead of making it campy and overpowering.
So here is how I recommend using the red petals. Make it a theme that your partner doesn’t know about. Start by having the flower girl toss the red petals as she walks down the aisle prepping for the bride or groom. Then make sure everything else is white petals or the appropriate colors. Then if you are scattering more rose petals across the tables during dinner or the reception, make sure everyone has the proper colored petals to match the wedding colors, or just simple white, expect for you and your partner. The setting for you and your partner will have the matching deep dark and rich rose petals from the aisle. Not only will this be eye catching, but it helps you both stand out from the crowd on your big day.
Now, since you have signified subcontiously youth and energy, then love and bonding/partnership, now it is time to have the same colored red rose petals for your first night of passion with your life partner. The red rose petals are a guaranteed romantic pleaser if used properly.
The immediate thing newly weds do is to just place them all over the bed. Although this is great, why not have the hotel or villa or suite leave a red rose petal trail up to your room and then when you walk in, that is where you have all the candles lit, the champagne, chocolates, and of course the red rose petal around and on the bed. I do recommend you ask the hotel to only place the petals on the comforter and not the pillows. Rose petals on the pillows make a huge mess and get in the way more than they are enjoyable. By having the petals only on the top comforter, you still get the fabulous effect, but you also don’t have to deal with the petals getting in your mouth or rubbing into your hair and on your face. You may want to also just ask that they place a deep dark chocolate on your pillow and that is the reason you only want petals on the comforter. If you need to order perfect petals, one online store I always enjoy for the perfect rose petals is Pick a Petal. Click any link in the post and you will be brought directly to their red rose petal page.

October 25, 2008

Fall Wedding Favor Soap Sets – Oak Leaf Soaps

Filed under: wedding favor,wedding supplies — Tags: , , , — rollerbladerdc @ 1:40 pm

Since we are already into fall and your autumn wedding is under way, I wanted to share with you all a fantastic wedding favor idea.  I found these oak leaf shaped decorative soaps at Beau Coup.  If you had planned a fall wedding and had trouble deciding what to get as a favor that would play into the fall theme,,,orange, brown, dark red, straw, jackets, yellows, etc… well this is a fantastic gift for your guests.

The floral scented Oak Leaf shaped soaps come in pairs and will delight your guests when they open the brown, decorative box that has a label on it saying “Fall in Love” .  Inside the box they will find two oatmeal colored (BTW I love oatmeal coloring for Fall weddings…it is the color most people avoid or forget abut for some reason.  Don’t let that happen to you.  Oatmeal blends in and compliments every other fall color, it is an off white so your other whites will really stand out and shine and it has a nice warm feeling to it which also makes it calming and soothing to your eyes.) oak leaf shaped soaps on a bed of straw with a delightful floral aroma.

Now, some people say that because it is a fall wedding and the soaps are for fall, they should smell like pumpkin or cinnamon apple, or gravy hehehe (I actually did get that question and can get enthusiastic about it, makes a perfect complimentary scent to your Thanksgiving cooking at least) well, although I agree, I would also say that because it is a wedding, the floral scent is also appropriate due to the flowers and lanterns so commonly found in your fall centerpiece.

Anyways, I encourage you all to at least buy one or two sets of these fabulous fall shaped wedding soap gift favors to see if you may want to order more for your Fall Wedding.

October 5, 2008

Bridal Gown Candles – A Really Cool Wedding Favor

Filed under: clothing and Lingerie,Groom and Groomsman,wedding favor,wedding supplies — Tags: , , , , , — rollerbladerdc @ 11:18 pm
Bridal Gown Candles

Bridal Gown Candles

So I was thinking that I haven’t recommended any non edible wedding favors yet. When I was searching through different vendors, I wanted to find something that was affordable, unique and something on the softer side. What I came up with is a fabulous wedding favor and present for your female guests. A wedding dress shaped Bridal Gown Candle from the Cheers Favor Company (Click this link to visit the site and order).

I am seriously loving this as a gift. The dress shaped candle is not only classic and gorgeous, but I love the little ribbon on it (which you can see in the picture to the left). The details on the candle are fabulous and you’re guests are going to love and cherish it for a long time.

If the guests have daughters, although they should not play with fire or candles, you can cut the wick off of it and it all of the sudden becomes a nice toy to play with for their doll houses and if they play a bride game. Just make sure that your daughter is old enough to not put it in her mouth or do anything that could hurt her.
The dress shaped bridal gown candle is such a classy gift and so versatile for many of your guests. Also, since you will be ordering many of them (you get discounts when you order more) you may want to keep one for your wedding memories box or to store with your wedding dress for memories. You may also love this candle soo much that you could even put it with your collectibles or trinkets for regular viewing in a display case, on a mantel or shelf or even in the bathroom to liven the room up. I absolutely adore the Bridal Gown Candles and know that you will enjoy them to. The other thing I would like to point out is the fabulous packaging that these gifts come in.
The candles come individually wrapped in a box that has clear walls on it with a gorgeous print making it look like the candle is a wedding dress on display at an elegant store. You cannot get a better way to have your gifts delivered to your guests. The other nice thing about the candles being packaged fabulously is that you and your family and friends will not have to spend hours wrapping and packing the favors and gifts on your own….it may seem fun at first but it gets old fast and very tiresome.
You can order your own wedding dress shaped candles by clicking this link and shopping at the Cheers Favor Company. I hope you and your guests enjoy these wedding favors as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you.

October 4, 2008

Paper Shouts – Bridal Party Invitations

Filed under: wedding supplies — Tags: , , — rollerbladerdc @ 4:00 am

So I was looking through card sites for a housewarming invitation and low and behold I find a site called Paper Shouts….I am loving them. Now, I do have my loyalties to my preferred card vendors and they are the ones I trust the most,,,I have also not tried ordering from Paper Shouts yet, however, Paper Shouts features a ton of gorgeous and fabulous card designs. I think they are also custom as I have never seen many of them before. There is one bridal invitation, they call it a Bridal Shout, that I particularly fell in love with.

Much like the banner above it is maroon and white with a great patterned baby blue stripe crossing it towards the upper middle section. This bridal invitation design is absolutely stunning, classy and would make a sure fire hit if you would decide to use it for your Bridal Party invitations. It is the type of unique card that will not only have all your friends complimenting your fantastic taste, but also asking where you found them. You can easily keep it as our little secret, or you can share with them, and make yourself seem like the savy and posh shopper, either way the design, color combination and overall appearance is absolutely delightful. Something else I like, not only about that bridal shout set, but with most of their designs is that they offer it as a full fledged invitation and thank you stationary solution.

By ordering from Paper Shouts, you not only get the perfect invitations to your bridal party, but you can also find the same fabulous thank you cards, party follow ups, sometimes save the dates and more. Anyways,,,click this link and visit Paper Shouts for all of your custom printed and fabulously posh card and invitation needs.

September 9, 2008

Dual Name Checks for a combined bank account

Filed under: wedding supplies — Tags: , — rollerbladerdc @ 12:05 am

So something every couple needs when they tie the knot is a dual bank account. With that said, you will also need a set of checks with both your names on them.  Although you can order checks from the bank,,,,why be boring?  Why not get checks that represent what the two of you are about.  You could do animal checks, classy checks, HRC checks, really any kind that represents who you are as a couple.  I found this one store online (click here) and they offer hundreds of designs of checks.  They have pretty much everything and if for some reason they do not have a design, you can actually upload your own, or even a photograph of yourselves, your animals, your kids, whatever you would like.  I highly recommend buying checks through this store, I have done it and love them.

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