by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Aug 18, 2010 | Budget, Etiquette + Customs + Traditions, Flowers, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Q + A, Wedding Tips, Wedding Vendors, Wedding Venues
I read this article from the FrugalBride.com. Frugal Bride.com has done a great job writing it that I had to share it to all my readers. Tipping the Vendors by: FrugalBride.com I’ll bet I know exactly what’s going through your mind right this very...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Aug 15, 2010 | Budget, Events + News, Style + Decor, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Reception, Wedding Tips, Weddings
One thing to consider about creating your own centerpiece is the time spent on making it. If you have the time and the resource, that’s great. If not, then I highly recommend that you find a trusted florist that can create your centerpieces. Materials needed: 2...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Aug 9, 2010 | Budget, Style + Decor, Wedding Reception, Wedding Theme, Wedding Tips, Weddings
This weekend’s DIY project is going to be “homemade bath salt”. Materials: 1 cup Epsom salt; 2- 3 tbsp baking soda; 1- 2 tblsp glycerin; food coloring; essential oil of your choice; glass jar (from Michael’s or your preferred craft store);...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Aug 1, 2010 | Budget, Style + Decor, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception, Wedding Theme, Weddings
This month’s series of blogs is going to be about DIY projects and I am going to start it off with the tissue flowers. If you know me, you know how much I love getting down and dirty. I handmade my own cards from birthdays to Christmas cards to my son’s...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Jul 28, 2010 | Budget, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme, Weddings
Here you are doing your best to stick to budget but yet kept going to Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn’s and all the other stores where you can do some impulse buying. That is not going to help with sticking to budget. yes, it’s only $3.00 or maybe...