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May 26, 2007
Sachets (pronounced ’sashays’) are little fabric pouches of poutpourri. They are meant to be kept in underwear drawers so that women have nice smelling bras. That’s the theory, at least. Buying sachets for other people is a lot like buying perfume for them. In some ways it is even more personal than perfume because you are saying ‘This is how your underwear should smell.’ If you don’t feel comfortable telling people that, then you probably shouldn’t give them a sachet.
If you are the kind of bride that can dictate bra scent, then please consider whether your bridesmaids would prefer a $15.00 potpourri holder to a pedicure. Seriously, just get them all pedicures. It is just as self-serving (if not more so) and your bridesmaids will feel pampered, rather than confused about what they’re supposed to do with the tiny monstrosity that is a satin bridesmaid dress sachet.
This post was inspired by Katie’s story, which I read on the blog of the Future Mrs. Anonymous.
Categories: Bridesmaid Gifts, Bridal Shower Favors | 3 Comments »
Embossed Fresh Rose Petals
May 25, 2007
If you didn’t know of the existence of embossed Fresh Rose Petals prior to coming to StupidWeddingCrap.com, that’s okay. I didn’t know about them either until I started browsing the virtual aisles of Beau-Coup’s ‘Personalization’ section. It is the same place where I found the personalized wine box of awesomeness, which doubles as a casket for small animals.
You can get these personalized rose petals (fresh or silk) for just $125.00 for 200 black and white printed personalized petals. That’s right, just 62.5 cents per rose petal.* There’s a part of me that thinks about how ridiculously expensive it is to buy printer ink and says “Yeah, I could see how it would cost that much to airbrush some petals.” And then there’s a part of me that is sad to learn that women out there are dreaming of walking down an aisle of roses printed with their own faces.
These rose petals may seem romantic, but have you considered the customs of the Ancient Egyptians? King Tut wore sandals printed with symbols of the enemies of Egypt so that he could tread on them as he walked. Is that what you want to say at your wedding?
* Prices do not include a one-time set-up fee: $9.95 for custom phrase and $19.95 for custom photo. Prices also do not include Fed-Ex shipping fee for fresh petals:
Categories: Wedding Decorations, Roses | 3 Comments »
Lord of the Rings Wedding Theme? Look no further.
May 25, 2007
According to Tolkien Town, these toasting flutes “symbolize the union between Aragorn and Arwen is a rare one between Man and Elf.” People say the same thing about George and me. Sadly, I am not Liv Tyler’s doppelganger. Though, sometimes I wish that I was super-fanatical about something like the Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, or Star Wars. It would make wedding planning (not that I’ve actually done any) significantly easier because I wouldn’t have to figure out a theme or colors or even what to wear. I could just shell out $145.00 for these toasting flutes, pick up an Arwen Gown for $69.99, get George the $119.99 Deluxe King Aragorn Costume and be halfway to a wedding. Oh, and we’d serve food out of Gollum cookie jars and give everyone Gollum incense as wedding favors. You read that correctly, Gollum incense. Now that would be one preciousssssss wedding.
Categories: Wedding Accessories, Toasting Flutes, Lord of the Rings | 5 Comments »
There’s got to be some good reason for these little blue backpacks.
May 24, 2007
At this very moment I am trying to imagine just how many of these mini-backpack wedding favors the cleaning staff of Budget Rent-a-Car has found stuffed between the seat cushions of Pontiac Sunfires.
Hotel staffs must know that wedding season has started not from the people in tuxedos traipsing through the lobby (could be prom kids), but by all of the stuff that confused travellers leave behind in hotel rooms. If you don’t think that people will enjoy and/or consume the things you are using as wedding favors, take a step back and figure out some other course of action.
Beau-Coup states that these favors are “the perfect vessel for a small treat, such as a small bag of trail mix, or an energy bar.” As though wedding guests want mini Powerbars to snack on while waiting for the wedding party to finish the photos. Chocolate, people. Chocolate is what makes the world happy. Chocolate is what fuels my office. Well, chocolate and Krispy Kreme donuts.
Categories: Wedding Favors, Travel | 2 Comments »
How to Save for a Wedding
May 24, 2007
Want to know the secret to saving up for a wedding? Well, the first one is that you shouldn’t buy anything that I feature on this site, especially 30 dollar wine boxes. The second secret is to start saving early. Just follow the simple steps I’ve outlined below and you should be able to swing a terrific party and honeymoon:
- Decide to get married.
- Set up a high yield savings account. You can use ING Direct, HSBC Direct, or any bank offering no minumums and better than inflation rates.
- Try to do this at least a year in advance.
- Automatically deposit a set amount from each of your paychecks into said savings account. You won’t even see the money, so you won’t miss it quite as much.
- The amount depends on your previously budgeted expenses: rent, car payment, liposuction.
- Cut out nonessentials, like coffee from Starbucks, brand-name razor blades, and that fifth pair of summer sandals.
- Pay all of your wedding expenses from the account so that you can easily see where you’re money is going.
- Plan your awesome wedding.
I am not the creator of this awesome saving-for-your-wedding plan. Instead, it was my terrific coworker Shawnice who introduced me to this concept.Thanks Shawnice!
Categories: Common Sense Advice | 4 Comments »