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A Mini Wedding Album of Wonderful Memories

rachel — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:39:22 +0000

If you do not intend to splurge on your wedding, start out by making some DIY projects. You’ll be surprised to find that some projects can save you a bundle and yet add something special to your Big Day.

While your pre-wedding and real wedding photography needs to be done by a professional photographer, brides and grooms can opt to save substantial expense by making their own wedding albums.

No doubt there will be plenty of moments on your special day that you would like to remember and cherish for the rest of your lives. One way to create this timeless, photographic memoir is by making a wedding album or wedding scrapbook that is lovingly treasured by friends, family and generations to come.

There are various ways to make a wedding memorabilia. Although sometimes getting a wedding album made by a professional can be on the higher side, personally made wedding album can turn out to be one-of-a-kind and exquisite too! This is because you choose and personalize the details that goes into making these albums. You can add anything that exemplifies your wedding such as a description or caption on each photo special to you, which is something a professional photographer can never do for you!

If you plan to make your own wedding album or wedding scrapbook, peruse your local craft supply store for embellishments like stickers, ribbons, emblems, paper frames and plastic page protectors. Soon, you’ll be on the way to create a piece of art which you will enjoy for the rest of your life.

Interested to learn more about the cool and fun ideas in creating your one-of-a-kind album?

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Real Weddings: Leah + Mike

lee — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:42:34 +0000

Leah and Mike’s Minneapolis wedding is so sophisticated and classic. I love Leah’s whole look: the gloves, the multi-strand necklace, the gorgeous veil… and of course the glowing smile.

Erin Johnson beautifully captured the love that Leah and Mike share.

Champagne bridesmaids dresses are my favorite, they will never go out of style!

The beautiful Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church was the setting for the wedding ceremony…

… and the reception was held at the Calhoun Beach Club Boulevard Room and Solarium. I love this ballroom, don’t you? To me, it mixes the classic with the modern perfectly, and the gold, champagne, and white color palette complemented the room perfectly.

Vendors:

Photography – Erin Johnson
Wedding Coordination – Mi Mi Design
Ceremony Venue – Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
Reception Venue – Calhoun Beach Club Boulevard Room and Solarium
Catering & Bakery – D’Amico Catering
Floral – Hilltop Florist and Greenhouse
Rentals – Apres Party & Tent Rental

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Inspiration From The Week

the team — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:32:16 +0000

Signing off a little early for the weekend, but here are some favorite links from the week, and, as always, a fun picture. =) Happy weekend everyone!

Links from the week:

Incredible turquoise inspiration from Flowerwild Designs

Movie inspiration from Green Wedding Shoes My favorite from the week from the movie “Up”

Beautiful baby’s breath inspiration via White Thread

Vellum, lace and blue inspired photoshoot by Joy Thigpen via Once Wed. Love!!

Image via Decor8

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Anne Barge Trunk Show – March 12th & 13th

the team — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:28:09 +0000

Anne Barge is the matriarch of bridal fashion, and though she's been known in the bridal world for decades, we're so thrilled she is a new member of the Hitched family! Anne Barge gowns are known for their impeccable craftsmanship and classic, romantic styling.

But what we love most is that even though Anne is a veteran of bridal fashion, she continues to keep things fresh and updated! Please join us to welcome this fabulous line to Hitched by attending our first-ever Anne Barge Trunk Show Friday, March 12th and Saturday, March 13th!

Make an appointment today (call 202-333-6162 or email us) to check out Anne Barge's stunning 2010 collection, along with the opportunity to discuss custom changes with an Anne Barge representative!

[All photos courtesy of Anne Barge]

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weddingsbyEternal is recruiting!

rachel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:43:11 +0000

Looking for a job that is related to weddings? Ever wonder what it feels like to work in an environment where everything you see and do is about inspiring happy couples of their wedding day?

If you like to be a part of the industry, join us and experience the fun and thrills in making the journey of blissful matrimony as memorable and beautiful as it may be for soon-to-be-wed couples.

Interested to know more about the job opportunities?

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About weddingsbyEternal

weddingsbyEternal.com is the leading wedding portal for Malaysian and Singaporean brides and grooms to-be, that emphasizes and features well-written articles about everything that one needs to know about planning a wedding, as well as to get inspired by the freshest ideas and trendiest wedding styles.

weddingsbyEternal.com also publishes The Wedding Book (circulated in Malaysia and Singapore) as well as Signature Weddings Magazine (circulated in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia).

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Truly Scrumptious! Yum…yum…

rachel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:08:15 +0000

Let’s kick start our March theme – Stationery & Wedding Favours – with miniature cakes! =)

Heard of them? Fancy having miniature cakes as favours?

Well, instead of having the typical wedding cake where each guest is given a slice, you can add something that is a little different to your guests. Not only you could cut down the cost on desserts but also having personalized favours for your wedding day!

If you like the idea of guests having a cake of their own, then miniature cakes are the solution. They can be decorated in many ways and make a wonderful presentation which will be the talk of the party! Guest can savour the taste of good life with these sweet and mouthwatering cakes.

Edible wedding cake favors are a guest's best friend.

The mini cakes can be decorated in different ways.

These cute mini cakes are wonderful and affordable as well.

When they are beautifully boxed and decorated with ribbons, they make very elegant wedding favours. It is definitely a lovely token of appreciation and remembrance for your special day. As long as these mini cakes fit your budget, they can be a fun way of doing something extra special and still complement a simple and elegant themed wedding.

*All cakes illustrated are by Cakes by Jo

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Inspiring ‘March’

rachel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:59:00 +0000

Nope…We are not marching ourselves in a parade. We are actually referring to the month of March =)

This wonderful March, iDo wedding blog proudly brings you interesting, informative and eye catchy articles for your enjoyment based on themes. That’s right…we will be presenting you a variety of inspiration, ideas and tips that will brighten up your Big Day.

So, do watch out for our feature articles on how to make your wedding as personalized and as special as you are!

Photo by Dove Wedding Photography

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Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur at Wedding Fair

rachel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:20:31 +0000

Planning to celebrate your nuptials at an ideal setting for an unforgettable experience? Want excellent services at affordable prices?

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur now offers you special bargains that is hard to resist for your upcoming nuptials!

Come and head on to the Wedding Fair this weekend at MidValley Megamall as Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur unveils more irresistible deals to happy couples!

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details we are loving

lee — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:50:07 +0000

Hope your weekend was outstanding! Here are some things we are loving today…especially since it's the first day of March…and Spring is officially here soon {almost}…

Adore this board from Snippet & Ink

The beautiful Emily via OnceWed and photographed by Jose Villa

This fun illustrated menu card via Martha Stewart Weddings

A popcorn ball favor is such a fabulous little detail for guests or on a dessert bar via Sunday Suppers

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Swag Bag Offer – Wedding Jeannie

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:40:27 +0000

For this and many other offers from some of LA’s best wedding pros, download the Winter 2010 Swag Bag!

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Real wedding: Kate + Jordan

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:36:50 +0000

We have another super sweet (and very budget friendly) wedding for yous this Friday. First a bit about Kate and Jordan’s story. They met when they were both members of local bands. Kate’s band was organizing music festival and she asked Jordan if his band might wanted to take part. He said yes, and the rest is pretty much summed up in the photos below. Isn’t that so cute?

Their whole day is filled with a light-hearted whimsy (and games!) that reflects their personalities perfectly. They knew they wanted their wedding to be sweet, playful, and eco-friendly. They chose a lavender farm on Vashon Island a small fleck in the ocean near Seattle and accessible only by ferry… which is where Jordan grew up. They knew when they saw the farm that it would be perfect, and help them stay within their $8,000 budget since the 700 lavender plants provided loads of charming decor on their own.

The flowers came from the farmer’s market, Kate collected vintage linens from thrift stores, and friends and family rallied in the kitchen to bake blueberry pies. Plus they bought a 100 year old pipe organ on Craigslist for their ceremony music. The couple they bought it from had been married 43 years and played the same organ at their wedding. Love.

Sno-Kone stand with organic pomegranate, grapefruit, and ginger ale flavors? We’ll take all three, please.

Then comes the games, which make every event, especially a wedding, soooo much fun! They’re pretty self explanatory but, um bouncy house? We haven’t seen that one yet. Genius.

And they rode off on Ruby Scoot, their red scooter decorated by friends. Congratulations you two! Thanks so much for sharing your super fun, personal day with us.

Photographer – Garrett Grove

Reception and ceremony venue – Fox Farm

Catering – Jasper’s BBQ

Flowers – Blooms and Things + the farmer’s market

Brides and maids dresses – J Crew

We’d also like to thank Mimi of Mika 78 for guest blogging with us this past week. She’s extremely talented which is clear in all of the amazing DIY projects she shared with us…from discussing her design process to DIY menu tags and soda pop escort cards. We were blown away! Thanks Mimi.

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Moscow, Russia Real Wedding

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:52 +0000

Happy Monday with love from Russian!

Alicia Swedenborg shared with us this Russian extravaganza of a wedding.

Carl (a count from Sweden) and Katerina (from Russia, now a countess), married this past September. They had a 4 day wedding in Moscow, Russia at the Bride’s father’s hotel. The theme was King Karl XII from Sweden meets Katerina the Great from Russia. So, let’s travel around the globe for a Real Russian wedding.

Stay tuned you are going to go crazy over the rest of this over the top wedding.

Photography: Alicia Swedenborg

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Judd Waddell Trunk Show

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:24:17 +0000

We don’t know what Judd Waddell was voted in high school, but we’re guessing it was, “Most Likely to Make Women Swoon Over Bridal Gowns,” or… something like that. Based on our experience having the always-terrific Judd at Hitched for trunk shows, brides swoon over his designs and love the low-key designer’s way of making them look stunning but not over-done in his gowns. We’re thrilled to announce the Judd Waddell Trunk Show on Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th!

Join the Hitched gals to get a chance to see Judd’s stunning 2010 collection, and talk about customizations to the gowns with Judd Waddell himself. Make an appointment today for this always-popular trunk show by emailing or calling Hitched (202-333-6162). And prepare to swoon.

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Feeling Lacy

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:21:05 +0000

Ahh, nothing like some lace and doily pretties to lift the spirits on this deep snowy winter day.

Doily garland lights via Tumblr

DIY lacy votive holder tute from The Martha

Sweet Straws from A Field Journal

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How to: DIY Fabric Covered Jars

the team — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:12:10 +0000

We know, you've probably seen this before but we love it because it's just so easy. And we love putting our favorite fabric scraps to good stylish use!

Materials
Old-school jam jars
Fabric scraps (mix and match all different colors and patterns)
Pinking shears
Ruler
Granola (you can fill with anything you love!)

How-to
Step 1 Take the top off the jar and pop out the middle.
Step 2 Place the top on the fabric and leave about 2" on all sides.
Step 3 Fill jar with granola.
Step 4 Place fabric over the opening and twist on top.
Step 5 Trim edges.
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Destination: Spain

rachel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:08 +0000

Spain is a wonderful destination to celebrate your wedding as it is a land rich in history, culture and colour. The country has many contrasts, from its landscape to its architecture and its people, that keeps travelers returning for more new discoveries.

The possibilities are countless as couples can choose the most

cosmopolitan places of Madrid and Barcelona to hold a wedding or even at the cities most fashionable hotels.

Couples can exchange their vows in magnificent settings of the Pyrenees mountains, the beaches on the Mediterranean Sea, desert country, volcanic islands and more. But one most not forget that in Spain, you can host your wedding in medieval style and charm with your loved ones.

After a hectic wedding ceremony in the vibrant cities, couples can opt to travel the region of Extremadura, an important centre of both the Spanish and Roman empires which looks like a land that time forgot. It is filled with medieval and renaissance churches and palaces that makes the perfect backdrop to a day of perfect romance.

What better ways to spend your honeymoon in a land known for its passion?

Spain is definitely a place so full of beauty, grandeur, passion and charm, that will make your fairytale wedding, a dream come true.

Considering to have a destination wedding in Spain? Need some help gaining information to plan your wedding there? Check out Romantica: Weddings in Spain as they provide an extensive catalogue of contacts along with an ample network of locations throughout Spain, that allows the realization of the most original celebrations in the most attractive locations to celebrate weddings.

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Chinese New Year Galore at One World Hotel

rachel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:14:40 +0000

Want a venue that provides the variety of foods you need for the upcoming Chinese New Year?

Well, do head to One World Hotel. Under just one roof, one can savour delicate dim sum, tantalising dishes brimming with auspicious meaning and even a barbeque buffet at reasonable prices along with excellent services that please the crowd!

Interested to know more about other menus and varieties being served? Click here for enquiries or visit One World Hotel’s webpage for further details on their latest promotions.

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Parisian Bridal Shower

rachel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:20:04 +0000

A bridal shower is usually an occasion where a gift-giving party is held for a bride-to-be before her Big Day. Some of the brides may even plan a couple of weeks prior her wedding.

For those who loved Parisian theme, maybe you could opt for a bridal shower by setting a scene with pastel colour palette focusing on baby pinks and brilliant lavenders. Although it is not popular in Malaysia, you could host a slumber party or a Parisian style tea event to thank those who have helped you in the wedding planning. This will truly give your girls a treat they will definitely remember!

{Images from: Weddingbee Pro, Weddingbee, Snippet & Ink}

Here are some ideas and inspirations you could use as a decor. Vintage vases, china or even ribbons and large feathers may do the trick in having a classic Parisian bridal shower.

{Images from: Pearl’s Events, Snippet & Ink, Southern Weddings Magazine, Weddingbee Pro}

Oh and don’t forget the sweet stuffs too! =)

{Images from: Ruffled Blog, Weddingbee Pro, Santa Barbara Chic, Snippet & Ink, Cake Opera, Beau-coup mini cheesecakes}

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Wishing You A Prosperous Chinese New Year!

rachel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:34:11 +0000

xoxo
The Team of weddingsbyEternal

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Vera Wang Runway Show

rachel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:06:12 +0000

Loved what you see on Vera Wang’s Spring 2010 Bridal Collection?

Well, do not miss the chance to get your hands on those bridal gowns that will leave you breathless! Hosted by The Wedding Library, Vera Wang’s Runway Show will be held in The New York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York City on February 20th, 2010 from 11am to 4pm.

So save the date! Who knows? You may even get to shake the hands of the designer herself!

To purchase the ticket for the event, click here

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