New Arrival: Personalized Napkins
The Wedding Outlet offers a lot of personalized wedding favors, gifts and accessories for all the pre/post wedding events. The newest personalized goody are Personalized Wedding Napkins.
Personalized Wedding Napkins have always been a popular trend for weddings. They are a great way to add your color scheme to your decor and a great special touch during the cocktail hour.
The napkins come in two sizes: beverage napkins (5″x5″) and luncheon napkins (6″x6″). They can be personalized with the couples name and wedding date, monogram or single initial. You can also select a graphic that matches your wedding theme too!
With over 29 colors to choose from you will have no problems matching your color scheme!
Shop for your personalized wedding napkins!
Nautical Nuptials on Floating Chapel
Couples spend a lot of time looking for just the right place to have their wedding ceremony and reception. Some couples opt for the traditional church and banquet hall wedding while others may want something a little more unique. If a unique venue is what you’re looking for, how about tying the knot on a floating chapel?
Navigate your nautical nuptials in style aboard Weddings on Water, the Floating Chapel on the Bay. This wedding chapel cruises into Sarasota Bay and the surrounding Intracoastal Waterway. The only floating chapel in America, it is a unique location for weddings, vow renewals, or anniversary celebrations. With stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings and pews that can accommodate up to 100 guests, as well as a bridal suite, the floating chapel offers a church setting combined with the beauty of the bay.
Guests are welcome aboard for a tour at the Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival Open House Sunday, February 28th from 11 am – 4 pm. The Chapel will be moored at The Tortuga Inn Beach Resort, 1325 Gulf Drive, North Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217.
If you can’t make it to Florida, check out the online video tour on their website.
Featured Product: Fan Programs!
Keep your guests cool during your big day with our super trendy Fan Program Paper Kit. Every ceremony from an outdoor wedding in in the spring to a destination celebration on the beach will all be a little cooler with these fun, ivory fans. Not only will your program papers look, but they will also keep all of your friends and family feeling good!
Perfect for the do-it-yourself bride, our printable invitations are easy and fun. With only a few simple steps, you can print these invitations on your home computer or at your local printer for only a few cents.
Program Paper Kit Includes:
The fans measure 6 .5″ by 9″ tall and is made from #80 Cardstock.
Be sure to check out some other great Fan Accessories!
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White with Hearts Favor Fans, Gold with Flourishes Favor Fans
An Outdoor Chapel
OMG, I am in love! This has to be one of the coolest wedding ideas I have ever seen. Green Wedding Shoes featured this super creative idea for a wedding ceremony a few months back and I just happened to stumble upon it now and boy am I glad I did!
So here’s how the story goes… “This couple got married in the bride’s parent’s backyard and had the great idea to create their own outdoor chapel. The bride’s younger brother built all the amazing elements.” {Green Wedding Shoes}
The double doors, the gorgeous arched windows…his work is so creative and beautifully detailed.
The broken window pane is dramatically displayed behind the yellow dresser. The yellow is bold, bright and beautifully stands out.
I love the vintage detailing of the dresser and how perfectly accessorized it is with candles and a birdcage holder. But let’s not overlook the lovely chandelier hanging above…isn’t it perfection?
Images courtesy of Green Wedding Shoes
Photographer: Stephanie Fay
Wedding Steals, Deals & Giveaways!
I Promise to LOVE, HONOR & CHERISH Sale going on at The Wedding Outlet now through Tuesday 2/16/10.
Enter discount codes:
LOVE ~ Save $10 on an order over $75
HONOR ~ Save $20 on an order over $125
CHERISH ~ Save $40 on an order over $200
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Green Orchid Events and The Wedding Outlet is giving away this custom quilted hanging cosmetic bag. Brides can enter to win this for you and your maid of honor!
To enter, simply comment on this blog post about where you are getting married and why you chose your destination (city and state or specific venue name). Also, we would like to know where you will be traveling to on your honeymoon with this nice cosmetic bag!
Deadline to enter is February 17th and the winner will be randomly selected and announced on the 19th.
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The Wedding Outlet has teamed up with the ladies from Love the Yes Girls for this fun giveaway!
The best part about entering the contest is it is simple! So if your dating, still looking for Mr/Mrs Right, engaged or married simply leave your comment at Love the Yes Girls for a chance to win. In your comment tell us: what was you’re favorite thing about your marriage proposal OR if your proposal still awaits you, what is something you would love included in your dream proposal? Simple enough, right? A winner will be selected and announced next Friday, February 19th!
Vendor Spotlight: Bonardi’s Formalwear
This weeks Vendor Spotlight is Bonardi’s Formalwear. First let me start by sharing with you some interesting information about the history of the tuxedo that I found on Bonardi’s site.
“Once upon a time people didn’t bother to dress for dinner, they were too busy hunting for it and weddings tended to be a rather informal affairs. By the late 1700’s formal dress was primarily for the rich and noble. Fancy, colorful and fussy. In fact, just about everything in those days tended to be a little fussy.
In the early 19th century, a long came an Englishman who changed the face of male fashion, Mr. Beau Brummell. He introduced the world to classic English tailoring and for 15 years fashion hung on his every word. When Beau said I think I will wear a cravat, everybody wore cravats.
In 1886 another famous dandy, Mr. Griswalled Laurellaud shook the fashion world, when he clipped the tails off the swallow tail coat and transformed it into the first tuxedo. It was made of worsted wool and had no pockets. The occasion was the Autumn Ball and the place was The Tuxedo Park Club in New York. The tuxedo was an overnight sensation.
In 1903, Mr. Samuel Rudolphker, father of Marliss and Max opened his gentlemen’s tailoring factory in Philadelphia, but even he didn’t know that he would revolutionize men’s formalwear.
In 1930, Marliss and Max Rudolphker introduced the 1st mass market ready to wear tuxedo. The price was $16.00
In 1950, After Six changed the face of formalwear with the comfortable light weight, Tony Martin Tuxedo. The tuxedo was in. Then in 1954 After Six created the 1st wash and wear dinner jacket in dashing white and the formalwear rental market came into it’s own. Now everyone could afford to step out in formal style.
In the 60’s nearly anything went and even formalwear went a little wild.
But now the bowtie’s back bigger than ever with a return to formal elegance. Now America is celebrating it’s special occasions with the elegance that only formalwear can give. And that teenager night of nights “The Prom” is back in style and the kids are loving it.
Today’s weddings are wonderfully, joyously formal occasions again. From the big day for the royal family to the big day for your own little girl.” {Bonardi’s}
If you’re looking for a tuxedo or suit, you’ll want to talk with Bonardi’s as they have been in business for over 80 years - they have the experience to fit you properly so that you’ll feel comfortable. No tugging. No adjusting. No loosening. Your focus will be on enjoying yourself!
They provide on-site alterations and same day service. In-stock items include tuxedos ranging from sizes infant to 72; accessories like bow ties, cummerbunds, shoes, hats, canes, gloves and formal scarves. So, you can do it up, or, play it down - as you wish.
Grooms tuxedo rental is always free with 4 others. Out of state groomsmen are their specialty! When only the finest will do…Bonardi’s is the place for you!
Honeymoon Hotspot: Venice, Italy
Oh sweet Italy! They say it’s one of the most romantic places in the world. In hearing that one particular place comes to mind….Venice. Like most people, when I think of Venice I think of a romatic gondola ride with the one I love. While some may think its the ultimate tourist attraction and find it to be a little cheesy, I find it to be terribly romantic.
Image Courtesty of Splendors of Europe
With warm temperatures, quaint cobblestones streets and waterways and the taste of true Italian cooking it’s no wonder this beautiful place is a top choice among honeymooners.
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Venice at Sunset, Venice Waterways, Saint Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, Venice Gondolas, Aerial View
Love the Environment This Valentine’s Day
The recently conducted “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey by David’s Bridal showed that about half (48%) of brides say they will be more eco-conscious in their wedding plans and more than a quarter (26%) of respondents say they will use locally sourced food or flowers during their reception; another quarter (25%) chose to use recycled materials whenever possible. That’s great news for the event planners of Boston’s First Eco-Friendly Wedding Showcase.
Boston’s first green wedding showcase arrives on February 14th at the Hyatt Harborside, Boston, from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sustainability, carbon footprint consciousness, diligence in terms of choice and selection regarding earthly impact are immensely important and representatives from eco-savvy wedding vendors and services will be on hand to help brides plan their weddings in a way that shows their love for the environment as well as their fiancé.
The Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase will also have an informal fashion show, educational seminars, book signing, and a lounge area featuring live music; the Hyatt will host site tours of their facility and after the show guests can enjoy the Hyatt’s Valentine’s Day dinner special.
For information on the showcase, old cell phone recycling at the event, how to register to win a sweetheart getaway, and how to share a ride with other guests visiting, visit Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase.
Sunflowers
As a little girl I remember being frightened by sunflowers. I found it very strange and daunting that a flower grew to such a large size. I mean how is it possible that a flower can be taller than you? But now I am much older {unfortunately not any taller} and have taken a liking to these bright and bold beauties! I really enjoy seeing them with purple!
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Wedding Rings, Boutonniere, Cupcakes, Bridal Party, Vase, Suitcase, Bouquet
Wedding Steals, Deals & Giveaways!
Happy Friday Wedding World!
It’s a Twitter Giveaway!
Are you following The Wedding Outlet on Twitter? If not you should be! We are offering a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate! Staring today thru Sunday enter to win! Winner will be announced on Monday 2/8/10.
How to Enter: Tweet @weddingoutlet with your favorite wedding accessory from TheWeddingOutlet.com with a link.
Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to TheWeddingOutlet.com
Deadline: Sunday 2/7/10. Winner announced on Monday 2/8/10
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TGFI: Bride Tote ~ $10
BONUS: 10% off select Bride Totes!
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It’s a Facebook Giveaway!
Are you a Massachusetts bride? Here is a great giveaway for you…
How to Enter: Become a Facebook fan of MA Wedding Guide and post on our wall your wedding reception venue.
Prize: Win $75 in Thank Yous from Creative Papers, Ltd
Deadline: Monday 2/8/10. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 16. Good luck!
