...Hilarious Cards To Love For Any Fitting Occasion!

So, you're the funny friend, huh? The "tell-it-like-it-is" friend? Well I've got the perfect cards for you to give for that special occasion coming up...whether it be a wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday or some other exciting celebration!

Cards by Naughty Betty, Inc.:

Above are just a few of my favorites from their collection. Head over to my guest blog this week on the Wishpot Wedding Blog to see the card that I think would be most fitting for any fabulous bridesmaid with a great sense of humor! Oh, you'll love it.

Sorry, I'm Out Of Splenda ~ But Here's Some Sugar For You...

(Above: Gorgeous bone china to serve your coffee in style - love it? Register for it at Bloomingdales!)

Have you played with the new Set Your Table tool over at Brides.com? It's fun, addicting and super helpful for all of you darling brides looking to register soon! Enjoy, dearios.

Get your custom handmade veil made by the oh-so-talented GaGaVida from her shop Blush Wedding!

Magnet Street Weddings is giving away 150 free save-the-dates to one very lucky couple! Hurry up, the giveaway only goes through Sunday, April 19th. Good luck!

Terrica, of Fabuluxe Events shares with us recyclable luggage for your honeymoon! Way cool.

You must see this glamorous Phantom of the Opera theme created for an event by top floral designer Martha Andrews - it's truly stunning!

Got some crazy groomsmen? Chuckle with me while reading wedding pranks to play on the groom by The Man Registry. It's just too funny! Hey, it's all in good fun. Good, hilarious, innocent fun - right?

Welcome a new bride as she shares her engagement in a beautiful way, on her blog...you must see it, it's lovely! While you're there, be sure to congratulate her and check out the rest of her inspiring blog, Unruly Things.

The Blissful Bride shares a yummy little secret with us you'll definitely want to try! She also shares with us a more affordable and easy way to get the colored shoes you need...in the form of DIY! Now that is something I think any bridesmaid would appreciate!

Now that Easter is over, what are you going to do with those leftover marshmallow peeps? Your guy might think it's funny to make them fight with toothpicks, however I think this idea from Evite blog is much better! I know, sugar on the brain...it helps to stimulate inspiration though, right?

Catching up with OneWed.com, learn how to stream your wedding live for guests unable to attend and find eco-friendly shoes for your something blue green! Also, be sure to enter their weekly Savvy Steals for chances to score some really cool stuff!

Coco + Kelley shares with us some of the latest bridal gown trends of the season...including some silver and grey ones! I have to admit, I think I actually like the idea of a silver/grey wedding dress...what are your thoughts? I suppose it's all about your own personal style and taste...while some may love it, others may prefer the traditional white/ivory look. To each their own, right?

Now, it's time to jam! Did I hear, "It's Time For The Perculator"?! Oh yes...always old school at heart. Love!

Give Your Man This "Thing" To Wear Instead!

It's your wedding. Your man. Your decision. Depending on the style of your wedding, you may or may not want him to wear a tie. However, if you truly feel it's a must and he's feeling he's too cool to wear a tie come the big day, I've found the perfect answer! He can't argue this awesome "accessory". In fact, he'll probably love it!

"This Is Not A Tie" ~ by Etsy seller Toybreaker:

"French: Ceci n'est pas une cravate. English translation: This is not a tie." - Toybreaker

This, uh, "accessory" as we're calling it, comes in other colors as well, so you can coordinate them with your wedding! If your groomsmen are also crying about having to wear a tie (boys will be boys), let them in on the fun too. Have them each sport one of these handsome pieces!

You know they'll love it and so will you...when you get your way! There. Now everyone's happy, see? Find these styles and more by visiting the Toybreaker shop now. Cheers!

...So Grab A Cup-A-Joe & Let's Get Some Ideas Flowing!

For some reason, drinking coffee helps me focus and get creative. It motivates me. Perhaps I drink a bit too much of it and need to cut down. For now, however, I continue to enjoy it...even more so that I recently broke out our espresso machine! Frothing is fabulous. Even saying the word "froth" is fun! Go on. Say it. "Froth!".

Let's take a look at what's brewing around the wedding industry and froth up some ideas, shall we?

(Love this coffee print? Get it at the Etsy shop by Pictorial Boom)

Here's what's up...

Bliss Weddings Market: Shares with us ways to go paperless when it comes to favor and gift styling. Using fabric, enjoy the Japanese art of Furoshiki wrapping! Seriously way cool. Thanks to this idea, I can finally put my old bridesmaid sashes to good use!

Isn't She Lovely: Shares with us her gorgeous wedding band she's decided upon...in the shape of a horseshoe! I don't think a wedding band can get much more unique, do you? I think this is a great idea for brides who want to show off "feeling lucky" to be marrying the man they love.

The Blissful Bride: Makes us laugh with hilarious but harmless pranks for friends and family to play at your wedding...ooooh too much fun!

Perfect Bound: Inspires us to coordinate our wedding food with our wedding colors. I'm especially loving the jewel-toned wedding palette...yum!

Sonia Roselli Esthetique: Sonia invites girls over for a bachelorette party, in her brand new Chicago shop! A perfect way to have a little fun or get dolled up before that night on the town. Let Sonia help you customize 2 of your own personal flavored & colored glosses, do your makeup via airbrushing techniques, apply temporary individual lashes and get glam, currently starting at under $100! For a little extra fee, you can get your hair styled too. Ooooh la la!

Snippet & Ink: Popular for her inspiration boards, Kathryn is also the queen of sharing discounts and cool giveaways from around the web! She also shared with her readers about my very first giveaway, a chance to win a signed copy of the book, "Intimate Weddings" by author Christina Friedrichsen! If you haven't entered yet, you have until March 4th. If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting Snippet & Ink yet, do so now! Thanks, Kathryn!

ABCD Design: Introduces the idea of hosting a house-cooling party instead of a house-warming party since she's moving out of her house soon. I love it. Be sure to check out her ideas to see her plans for this awesome party idea!

Truly Engaging: Offers an extremely affordable but adorable idea for DIY wedding or shower favors. Simply print out tiny pictures of you and your soon-to-be husband or wife and cut them into circles to apply to the bottom of Hershey Kisses! For the favor tags, write: "What's Under A Kiss" - how sweet is that? So creative.

Bubbly Bride: Caroline realized that while everyone is a not cake person, most of us do love Rice Krispy Treats! What's the next best thing? Rice Krispy Treat wedding cakes...feast your eyes over a few of the ones she's featured...so yummy and well, "krispy"! Save a piece for me, please.

Prima Donna Bride: Features a Marie Antoinette Inspired Party, a fabulous idea for your bachelorette party or bridal shower! Without a wig, I bet you could just tease that hair up and hairspray the heck out of it...maybe stick some pink bows in there. Your man might think you look like Marge Simpson, but your girls will think you look ultra fab!

Tickled Pink: Offers brides loads of truly affordable wedding dress ideas...each one of them absolutely gorgeous!!! Save your dough, yo. After you're married, you might want to use that extra money to decorate your house with, if you're anything like my sister (or a million other brides, for that matter...). I mean, you could actually just save your money too...

Happy planning!

...Just Don't Put Your Ex Next To Your Therapist!

Last week, on the Wishpot Wedding Blog, I featured these hilarious buttons which come in several different colors and styles! I think these would come in handy at any wedding, shower or bachelorette party. Either as favors or just as something fun to put next to place settings to get guests talking...

My favorite idea for these would be to offer up "Driver" buttons to designated drivers so the bartender knows to serve them virgin cocktails and the party animals can get home safely. The options are endless though, so have a little fun with it! To see more ideas I have for these buttons, read my guest blog at Wishpot Weddings by clicking HERE. Love them? Visit www.makemmingle.com to get yours. Happy mingling!

...Just Invite The Neighbors!

Meet Fred. The squirrel. He's really good at hosting wild animal parties in our backyard, so he's decided to share some tips with us on how to make your wild animal party a successful one!

First things first, make sure the atmosphere is nice and comfy. Think stylish branches for birds to sit on, an open bar birdhouse, and delightful food such as seeds, peanuts, cereal, the works! You'll want to set it up so that every friendly animal you invite feels at home.

Fred tells us that the best time to throw an animal party is during the day, that way you can hire security to keep their eyes open for predators that may be crawling nearby.

When it's time to serve dinner, scatter the food in different spots to prevent too much crowding in one spot. That way it's easier for everyone to continue to mingle and make friends.

Sometimes Fred asks his girlfriend, Fredricka, to help him host. He says having a co-host also helps to keep things running smooth, in case someone has to run out for more peanuts because you only have one left...

Whatever you do, relax and have fun. Nothing is worse than an uptight host. Not having an animal party? It's ok, they'll have their own. Maybe if you buy them some food this winter so they don't freeze and die they'll even invite you to party along! So don't forget to feed your critters.

Looking to help the critters in other ways? Help save abandoned wild baby animals by visiting this site:

Just go to: www.awbar.com. Happy Holidays!

...And I'm So Happy To See There Are Others Experiencing It!

This video below reminds me of how goofy and silly my husband and I are together. I love it...even if some think we're crazy! Buzzing like bees in the car, making up silly words and songs together, doing goofy dances...we laugh together. A lot.

We keep each other young and happy. I wouldn't change it for the world...I'm blessed to have him in my life! So when I saw this video, I had to share it with you...it's love. And lovely!

On her happy little blog Color Me Katie, Brooklyn photographer Katie Sokoler shared this video with us. Below it said, "Matty made this video of us over two years ago. It's around the time we first met!". Isn't that so sweet? This girl will remind you to put on a happy face...seriously, she's awesome! She even dances with strangers.

Whether it's your wedding planning becoming stressful, or maybe just life in general, take a break and be silly. Have fun...because life's too short not to. Cheers!

(First image above from www.veer.com)

...Cats Get Cold Too.

Our awesome cat, Pepper Anne, usually sits with me as I blog. Tonight, she was feeling a tad chilly and asked if she could borrow a scarf. How could I say no? Here she is, rockin' the scarf...

I asked her how she liked it and she's informed me that she'll be taking over my scarf now, so I'll just have to get a new one. Yes, my husband thinks I'm nuts! I'm sorry this isn't wedding related, but hey - it was too cute not to share. Happy Fall!

...The Bridal Wave Is Here!

The ATM loves you. So does Hallmark. As does Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Macy's and all the other fabulous stores that your friends are registered at. So do some of the airlines. You've made friends with sales peeps at the dress stores. And the shoe stores. The credit card companies freakin' adore you.

Why do these places love you? My darlings, it's because you're the ultimate wedding guest! And what's that, I hear? Since you've become best friends with the sales department at David's Bridal, you're now invited to their weddings too?! Oh dear.

Well, dears - no fret, it's going to be ok. Let me introduce you to The Bridal Wave, a funny little read by authors Erin Torneo and Valerie Cabrera Krause:

A perfect book for those of you experiencing, non-stop, those three little words - "I'm getting married!", or the other three little words, "You are invited!", by your nearest and dearest (oh, and don't forget the ladies at the dress shop too!).

Must grab a copy for yourself? Find out how to get it by clicking HERE. Hope you enjoy!

...It's A Happy Day Around Here, So How About Some Happy Pictures?

Yes, I'm in a happy mood today. If I could describe my happy feeling, it would look a lot like this:

Enough about me though. Check out the gorgeous wedding behind the above picture by heading over to Polka Dot Bride. When Ms. Polka introduced us to the very talented Melissa Jill, I was so glad she did - I just adore the inspiring images from her blog, including these...

From David & Ashley's wedding:

Customize the bottom of your wedding shoes like Ashley did - so stylishly cute.

From Brandon & Amy's wedding:

Amy engraved, "Put Me Back On" into Brandon's wedding band. Too funny!

Thanks to Ms. Polka and Melissa Jill for the fabulous inspiration. Enjoy more beautiful pictures taken by this very talented Arizona photographer by visiting her blog and website. Cheers!

...It Was Pretty Scary!

One of my very best friends was turning thirty "twenty-ten" years old this weekend. Her husband had asked a few of us help him throw a surprise birthday Halloween party for her and we were happy to do it!

We decided to work around a skull and bone theme. These pictures don't do their justice since they were taken before the party, during the day. So please try to imagine it at night, with a strobe light, candles, strung skull lights, black lights everywhere and a little bit of dimmed lighting. It was cool!

We had put tons of webbing all over the shelves, windows and some other places here and there. We cut swirlies out of construction paper and hung them from the ceilings. After purchasing a variety of tombstones and skulls, we decided to decorate them girly since it was her birthday, so we did so by using hot pink rhinestones!

Bones were layed out under the webbing, and the walls were decorated with different skulls we'd found, along with some great skull garland and skull banners. We found these really cool Halloween bottle labels to cover the bottles on the bar we set up. The bar was covered with rhinestone skull fabric we had picked up. A silver skull punch bowl was turned into an ice bucket and drinks were served with eyeball straws! Freaked me out, man.

The Gang...

At some point, everyone watched the picture montage video we had made for her and her husband for their wedding. It showed pictures (set to music) from when she was younger, up to this year. It was so nice to see it added as a special little touch to her birthday.

I think everyone ended up having a great time. To my surprise, I'm happy to say the birthday girl really was surprised when she walked in! Another party, another success. Now that they're stuck with all of these Halloween decorations (ha, ha!), we've informed her and her husband that they'll have to make this a new yearly tradition...only next time, I'm eating more cake!

Do you see me in the picture above? Hard to tell what I'm wearing, so I'll tell you. I ran out of time so I had to think fast for my costume! Last minute, I decided to attempt to be a runway model. Hardee har har, right? Well, you know the kind of runway model I'm talking about...the kind with the wild crazy hair and clothes that no normal person would ever be caught dead in?

I put on an old bridesmaid dress, topped it with some ugly lace thing and a belt with horrid shoes, then I put on some really dark eye makeup and ratted my hair on top of my head as much as I could...as high as I could! I hairsprayed the heck out of it. It definitely looked awesome, but it started to fall mid-party...thank goodness for hairpins. I wish I could show you the hair better...it was my favorite part about the costume.

Hope you all had a great Halloween! Did you do something fun? Share with us by commenting away - we'd love to hear about it. Cheers!