Wedding Websites I'm Loving

• www.oncewed.com - Weekly DIY projects including centerpieces, place cards and boutonniers
• www.etsy.com - everything handmade and one-of-a-kind
• www.retailmenot.com - 150,000 coupon codes and 90,000 printable coupons for companies like wine.com, 1928 Jewelry and bridalpartytees.com
• www.freecycle.com
• www.weddingbee.com

Tip of the Day

For your flower girl, buy a first Communion gown from Burlington Coat Factory for less than $50.

Candy Buffet Inspiration

As many of you brides-to-be out there, I instantly fell in love with having the idea of a candy buffet at my wedding reception. I can't even begin to tell you the hours I spent on the internet, trying to find pictures of candy buffets.

I've gathered together my favorite wedding buffet pictures that were used as inspiration towards mine. Don't get too hungry!

Do's and Don'ts of Your Wedding

• Do create a wedding website to provide information to your guests
• Don't Be surprised when most people don't read it
• Do create a gift registry
• Don't expect to get much off of it...you will get more money instead
• Do provide your guests a self-addressed and stamped envelope for their RSVPs
• Don't be surprised when you still have to hunt these people down for their response
• Do invite extra people to your wedding event
• Don't be surprised when people cancel on you that last week
• Do delegate other people to do things on your wedding day
• Don't give yourself anything to do on your wedding day except get ready (and have some coctails)
• Do over-budget
• Don't expect to get any money back from your over-budgeting
• Do find a deal on your wedding cake
• DO NOT try to make it yourself; you have too many other things to deal with!
• Do have a dress code
• Don't be surprised when someone still shows up in jeans
• Do arrange a hotel block for your guests
• Don't be surprised when most guests can't get the discounted rate because they didn't book early; DON'T MAKE THAT BE YOUR PROBLEM
• Do enjoy your big day
• Don't let other's make it about them!