Archive for July, 2009

While the idea is not new, put a twist to this great trend and have the wishing bowls as centerpieces instead of one bowl at the guest book table.  Your guests will have time and space to write down their wishes for you.  You’ll also get more wishes since your guests won’t be crowded round [...]

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Ladies (and gents)–take a break from your wedding planning and sit back.  Breathe deep and release slowly.  Then watch this and smile at how truly magical what you’re doing is:

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Smock is unveiling their new designs and want you to be the first to view them!  Work alongside a top stationary designer without their usual fee.
Mention CSBrides and receive complimentary address printing and matching response set!
August 16, 2009 by appointment only
I Do! I Do! wedding Accessories
4704 N Damen Ave
773.907.8890 or ido-ido.weddingstar.com

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Vendor Spotlight: My Mojuba



While emergency kits are not new, My Mojuba offers brides those little extra somethings that make her feel all warm and fuzzy.  The word, mojuba, means “a bag of magic that brings joy and happiness”, and while the bag is completely cute (and white) the contents inside are pure magic.

It includes the standards all emergency [...]

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Even if you don’t have many out-of-town guests you still might want to do something for your guests that are staying at  hotel just for your wedding.  Whether just for the night or to make a weekend event out of the occassion, treat your guests to a small keepsake that will make them feel that [...]

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Woohoo, the rhinestone aisle runner is done!! http://twitpic.com/b18mw and http://twitpic.com/b18on, close up http://twitpic.com/b18s2
This amazing aisle runner is just one runner by the fabulous Cherin at Customed wedding Creations.  Check out their website for other aisle runner options, customized parasols and table runners!

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Hiring a wedding vendor got you down?  Don’t sweat it, girly.  The fabulous Liene Stevens of Blue Orchid Designs has created this free ebook to help make this part of the planning process easier.

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An Afternoon of Bridal Luxury
Oak Street’s Third Annual Charitable Walk
Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 12pm-4pm
Walk begins at The Private Dining Rooms of Spiaggia
980 North Michigan Ave Level Three
The bride enjoys an exclusive luxury tote bag filled with fab gifts!
RVP by Sept 25. Purchase tickets at CSBrides. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the American [...]

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Vendor Spotlight: TipsyCake



TipsyCake is the newest specialty bakery to hit Chicago and boy, are they making their mark.  Their amazing cakes and 3D designs are helping TipsyCake make a name for themselves as Chicago brides’ choice for wedding cakes.
Owner and Cakeboss, Naomi Levine is the genius behind these gorgeous confections and absolutely loves what she does.  Go [...]

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The trend is starting to die out but I really like the cupcake tower, not as a replacement for the cake, but as a centerpiece.
(Photo credits top then left to right:  Mike Phongsa, MP Photography for The Cupcake Bar, Yummy Piece of Cake, The Sweet Tooth Fairy, and Yummy Piece of Cake.
To make a smaller [...]

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