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The celeb gossip world is buzzing with news that one of P. Diddy’s guests was turned away for wearing an off-white trousers to his annual White Party, where guests are instructed to wear all white. Horrors! Oh, the scandal!
(Not that I’d ever land an invite to Diddy’s party but I look HORRIBLE in all-white. What [...]

Pure Genius: The Animated Invitation

In: Pop Culture

Sadly this isn’t in the realm of most DIY projects but it was just too cool to pass up. Behold, the animated wedding invitation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyq26Q01bVA

Eva & Tony’s STDs

In: Pop Culture

Since I’m slavishly devoted to pop culture and celeb weddings, I had to share with you super-celeb couple Tony Parker & Eva Longoria’s save-the-date for their posh Parisian wedding on 7/7/7.
Is it like anything you expected? What do you think?

Tony & Eva’s STD/Invite? Love it or hate [...]

2007 Toilet Paper Dress Contest

In: Industry News, Pop Culture

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 [...]

Awwwww…

In: Pop Culture

Don’t they make a handsome couple of newlyweds? Katie looks absolutely radiant.

(AP Image) Full Story Here

Madonna Auctioning Tiara For Charity

In: Pop Culture

Though it was just announced, you may have missed your chance to buy the tiara Madonna wore at her own wedding.
Mrs. Ritchie donated her tiara to raise money for Katrina relief and the Kazanijan Foundation who provide education and opportunity to underprivileged youth through the sale of donated jewelry. The tiara was to be auctioned [...]

Toilet Paper Dress Contest

In: Pop Culture

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod… why didn’t I know about this until now???
Behold, the Toilet Paper Wedding Gown Contest! Cheap Chic Weddings hosted a contest to make chic wedding gowns of toilet paper. The beauty below won 2nd place (it’s my favourite, however). Check out the winners at http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2006.html.

[found via Craft magazine]

Celebrity Wedding Recap

In: Pop Culture

Because, deep down, you really care…
Oh la la, mes amies there’s been much movement on the celebrity wedding front.
The latest scoop is that Madonna and Mr. Madonna (Guy Ritchie, in case you forgot) are set to renew their wedding vows once Madge’s current tour is over. Awww. (scooped by FemaleFirst )
Pam Anderson + Kid [...]

Eeek! Finally, a hip magazine for crafters.

In: Pop Culture

There’s a new magazine on the stands for crafters called Adorn. Why am I the seemingly the last to know about it?
I picked up the premiere issue recently and, well, it was love at first sight. Geared towards a young, hip crowd, the crafts are diverse and colorful. Instructions for featured projects are [...]

For a mere $999 starting bid, you could own a piece of pop culture history, y’all. Someone is auctioning off an invitation and wedding favor candle from Britney Spears-Federline’s wedding.

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