A Pair of Something Blue

One of my favorite wedding trends now is the sassy, colorful wedding shoe. Of course I also love the over-photographed "shoe shot". I know some photographers are a bit tired of it, but it is so amazing to me how a photographer can make them look like something more than just a pair of shoes. If you are looking for a pair of blue shoes to wear for your wedding day, I have found several that I am personally in love with. Enjoy!

Martinez Valero

Found these beauties on the Lil Princess Diary Blog. I have been unable to find the designer, but I'll keep looking and if I find it I will post it.

I absolutely love these Giuseppe Zanotti designed heels. This image was found on High. Heels.com .

Now these cuties were found on the Wedding Bee blog, posted by Wedding Bee Author Tiramisu. If you are still looking for a pair of blue wedding shoes, take a look at this post by Tiramisu as she searches for the perfect pair.

Favorite Wedding Shot Friday

What bride would not want this image famed and mounted in their living room? Absolutely gorgeous!





Photo by the talented Caroline Ghetes

Keep Your Guests Comfy

Literally almost two years ago I blogged about this product and I thought about it today, because of the #1 upcoming outdoor holiday everyone loves, the 4th of July. The Don't Bite Me Patch, offers protection from all types of bugs for 36 hours and it is DEET free and kid friendly. Do not allow bugs to deter you from having your event outdoors, just provide protection for your guests from the insects, they will thank you for it.

31 Day Blog Challenge:: NC Wedding Planner Style

I have been so blessed to meet so many talented wedding and event professionals since I started this company in 2006. Through my networking, I have yet to find a group as invaluable as my beloved I-Wed. It's funny how you can be so connected to people you have never laid eyes on. Which brings me to my friend and business accountability partner the fabulous, Tabitha Dantzler, owner and lead consultant of Elite Bridal Concierge based in Raleigh, NC. Although we are both wedding planners in North Carolina we are determined to see both of our companies be an ultimate success.

Well, Tabitha challenged me to blog for everyday in the month of July. If you are a blogger you know what type of dedication is needed to have great content on your blog and to do this daiy is going to be more than a challenge, but I think I can do it!

So Carolina brides and wedding professionals alike, tune in daily to see what wedding and event goodness we'll have to share. Also, if you would like to subscribe to this blog please do so here and you can subscribe to Tabitha's blog here.

Have a great Wednesday!

Carolina DIY Brides: The Ultimate DIY Workshop

The Ultimate DIY Bridal Workshop

A Day with the DIY Bride Khris Cochran

presented by: Shanika J. Butts of SJB Weddings & Events and SJB Weddings & Events: the blog

Who: If you are interested in having a hands on learning experience on creating fabulous accessories and centerpieces for your wedding this is the workshop for you.

When: Saturday September 26, 2009 and Sunday September 27, 2009

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Embassy Suites Charlotte, 4800 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217

Khris Cochran is the creator and founder of the award winning DIYBride.com one of the most popular bridal crafting websites and is also the author of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One-of-a-kind Wedding. Khris is dedicated to helping brides personalize their weddings by assisting them with designing elements that will enable them to put their own personal stamp on their wedding.

Topics for the day include:

• Intro do DIY Bride: How to do it well, on a budget and with your sanity in tact.
• Invitations 101: Invite basics and hands-on time creating rubber stamped invite set
• Favors for under $1: Showcase favor ideas that can be made for under $1 + hands-on project time
• Pimp My Wedding: Ideas for adding pizazz to basic wedding products. Learn how to embellish items such as shoes, gowns, favors, etc.
• The $20 Veil: Learn to create a fabulous veil for $20
• Creative Centerpieces: Showcase of inexpensive + creative centerpiece ideas

This workshop is designed to be fun and an open environment for questions for Khris as she shows you how to make beautiful items for your wedding day. You will come away with actual projects that you have made during class and the know how to create additonal items.

The workshop fee includes the hands on instruction by Khris Cochran, all class materials, hand-outs, takeaways and lunch. Please choose one of the two workshop dates that fit your schedule.

Please register here. If you have any questions please send an email to info@sjbweddingsandevents.com

Favorite Wedding Shot Friday

Absolutely no commentary necessary. Simply beautiful.



Photo by Susan Stripling

Super Easy Bridal Shower Favors

One of the fastest way to waste money while planning a wedding or shower is to spend money on useless favors. The best way in my opinion to spend your favor budget is to purchase or make delicious favors that your guests will happily enjoy. One of the easiest bridal shower favors ever is sending your guests off with the bride's favorite cookie in a beautifully wrapped package. Now if you are a master baker, put your skills to use and bake the cookies yourself that way you can take complete credit! Here are a few packaging examples from Martha Stewart Weddings.