DIY Bride™

Most seating card holders leave me pretty uninspired.

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It’s time to whip out your favorite brand of toilet paper! CheapChicWeddings.com is hosting their annual Toilet Paper Wedding Gown contest. The contest runs from May 1 – June 15. The winning prize is $500 bucks. That’s a lot of 2-ply quilted TP love.

Remember my favorite from last year? (It came in 2nd. She was robbed!)

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If you’re considering going DIY on any of your catering or baking items, you must visit Epicurious.com. Not only do they have incredibly yummy recipes for, oh, EVERYTHING, they have a section devoted to weddings . Featuring everything from tips and ideas for showers to easy-to-follow video tutorials, this is a must-visit spot on your wedding surfing journey.

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For all of our US residents, the postage rates increase (and decrease) today. Some of the rules are also changing, so head’s up!

• The standard first class letter rate is going from $0.39 to $0.41 for less than 2 ounces. Every additional ounce is $0.17. (Most pocketfold and invites with a lot of inclusions fall into the 2 – 3 ounce category.)
• Postcards are now $0.26.
• Be extra-careful about the size (dimensions) and shape of your envelopes! The USPS allows your letter-size mail to be 1/4″ thick. Anything thicker may be subject to rates for parcels.
• Square envelope users, watch out! Square envelopes are subject to extra handling fees.
• Anything non-machineable or that needs to be hand-cancelled will be subject to an extra fee, too.

Check out the USPS for more complete information.

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Hiya DIYers,

I got my first look at the cover of my first DIY Bride book today. Wanna peek?

The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding is available as a pre-order on Amazon.Com . (I understand it’ll be shipping in early-January.)

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Oh, happy day! For any of you wanting to create your own wedding maps to include in your STDs or invites, there’s a new service that let’s you create custom maps online. For free*. Isn’t that the coolest?! Check out WeddingMapper.Com for the details and to try it out for yourselves.

*There is a slight catch. The free version of the map is supported with ads. You can pay $9.95 for an ad-free map that also gives you more options. ($10 for a custom map is nothin’!)

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Isaac Mizrahi is launching his own bridal collection this month, exclusively at – and designed for – Target.Com . The collection consists of 8 wedding gowns available in white, ivory and black in size 2 – 16, possibly to size 18. (Haven’t been able to confirm that yet.) The prices for all of the wedding gowns are under $175. Cool!

In addition to the bridal gowns, there will be 10 bridesmaid gowns, prices ranging from $34.99 – $49.99, along with satin pumps, lace slingbacks, and other shoes. Cummerbunds and ties for the guys are also offered. Shoes and accessories start at $9.99.

Silk Charmeuse Cowl Neck Gown in Ivory, $129.99	Tulle Princess Gown in White, $159.99
Classic Princess Dress in White, $159.99	Silk Faille Trapunto Trim Bell Gown in White, $159.99

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Indie businesses rock my world. I love finding and supporting small, independent retailers and manufacturers. For me, it’s part a political statment and part sustainability issue but it’s also an awesome way to find hip, smart, and gorgeous product.

In our cultural servitude to big box, megamall, superstore bridal retailers, it warms my heart to know there exists a whole community of indie wedding merchants. Indie Fixx , an online showcase for hot indie designers and products, just produced their first Wedding Guide , that features some uniquely wonderful wedding products. If you’re looking for something you’re not gonna find at your local megamall, do check it out!

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