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In a time of economic recession, Montgomery Parks' NOT-SO-BIG WEDDING BOUTIQUE to showcase affordable and ELEGANT WEDDING options for $15k or less POTOMAC, MD— The Montgomery County Department of Parks will showcase the results of a competition that gave teams of wedding vendors three weeks to plan a wedding with a budget of just $15,000. [...]

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I don’t have a BS-WOW for you this week. I have been so busy that I haven’t even gotten to look at some of the submissions that have been sent to me. Many I have photos for but not the completed questionnaires… which is the meat of the posts! Since I’d rather not just post [...]

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I am so excited to feature this wedding of longtime reader Ashley. Not only was she a Nashville bride, but she also happened to win a free photography contest that she found out about from BSB! I had the pleasure of meeting her once over chai tea at Panera and she is super down to [...]

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I’m keeping it green today… another post about some earth-friendly wedding gear from Julianne Smith Garters! Julianne Smith Garters just launched a new, mini-collection of four, ultra-chic mix and match wedding garters that are made from recycled plastic bottles! Eco-chic! Go here to read more! As you know, I wore a Julianne Smith garter on [...]

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… That I’m on vacay this week. Being that I was so overloaded with work that I’ve had to bring it with me to the beach, I didn’t schedule any blog posts this week. I’m trying to get some stuff done when I’m not by the water soaking up the rays. Unfortunately this doesn’t include [...]

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As you know, we are preparing to move, and on top of all the work I’ve been doing lately I’ve been dreaming of decorating. So here’s a little bathroom inspiration for our master bath. I’m thinking a light blue on the walls, with a deeper blue for towels, bath mat, etc. I’m loving this waffle [...]

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Well folks it’s that time again for me to write a personal update. I am sure you all saw the good news on Friday! We are buying a townhouse and should close on October 15th! Totally awesome, right? It’s in the same neighborhood as the first we put the offer on. I don’t know if [...]

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Thanks for your prayers and for asking about the status of our home search!! I am so happy to share this news with you all!!!! We got word today that we have come to an agreement with the seller of a townhouse and if all goes smoothly we will close on October 15th!!!!!!!!!! Counting down [...]

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Nashville brides, There is an upcoming event that Budget Savvy Brides like you could greatly benefit from. It’s a Budget Bridal Show!! An event to bring you quality vendors who charge reasonable prices so that you can have a beautiful wedding on any budget. The show organizers have hand-selected the vendors involved for their reasonable [...]

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The ever fabulous MadeByJulene just launched her new website where you can see her current projects! She also has released laser cut versions of some of her more popular designs on her Etsy shop! A much more affordable alternative for the paper art- although I’d love to have something custom some day. These three pieces [...]

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I am so excited to share this adorable yellow wedding with you!! It’s such a sunny, happy color scheme and they pulled it off spectacularly for their budget! I just love their reception decor- especially the cupcake tower! Too cute! Hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did!! Congrats Brandy & Kevin, [...]

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