His & Hers Slimline Ring Cases

I absolutely love finding out and learning new things everyday, especially if it has anything to do with wedding/event planning....fashion...you name it and I want to know more about it! A friend of mine mentioned to me a few days ago, about the "His & Hers Slimline Ring Cases"; which I thought were pretty amazing! You can find this on the Dieline's blog post. The idea that the ring cases were not your typical ring boxes; and I also loved the fact that they are not only slim (of course!) but they are modern, chic, and very unique.

I thought that this would be fabulous in other colors as well, but when we contacted the company, we found out that they currently only make them in black. So we came across another blogger (Miss Gloss) who ended up loving the slimline ring case idea and made her own. Here are some photos of her DIY works.....

She did a pretty amazing job for a first timer don't you think!

Looks like I'll be giving it a shot for myself soon!

Miss Gloss shared her tips on how she made her slimline ring case:

"With the His and hers slimline ring boxes, I included my wedding date and inscribed on the back. I measured the diameter and height of our rings to ensure a snug fit and cut the pieces out using a laser cutter. I then used spray mount to hold the pieces together. Each ’box’ has a top and a bottom held closed with white elastics. It’s a pretty simple concept, but we are pretty simple people."

We would like to thank her for sharing her tips as well as her DIY project! Can't wait to get started on making our own for the very firs time, and when we get to it, we'll definitely post our work here on the blog to show you the end results!

If you were inspired and have made your own slimline ring case, don't forget to come back and share it with us! Happy Planning!

Saving Your Seats

Okay let's be real here everyone....it is quite obvious as to where the bride and groom sit at their own wedding reception. Many are known to go the traditional way and have a head table or sweetheart table, either way, the newly married couple usually knows where they should sit. And of course no guest in their right mind would dare sit there!

I took the liberty of researching some bride & groom signs for wedding receptions just to see what creative ideas were out there. Here is what we came up with.....

It's very simple and cute and it's another way to be able to personalize your wedding incorporating your colors, theme, and etc.

We love that it doesn't always have to be over the top (unless of course that's what you want)....it can just be simple, clean, and elegant!

Question for you......

How are you saving your seats at your wedding reception?

Wedding or Event Insurance...Is it necessary???

Lately I have had several brides ask me this question from time to time. So I thought now would be a great time to try answer those questions the best I can for those of you that are interested in this as well; or may have been thinking about it.

I know that every bride every once in a while may picture in the back of her mind the inevitable happening and gets to thinking "Oh that's not going to happen to me on my wedding day!"....but the question is..."what happens when it really does"? Should you carry insurance for your wedding or event?

You can plan the perfect event and you may even spend a lot of money just to ensure that your event goes just right, and at the blink of an eye; all of that time you spent planning the wedding and the money you've invested into it can all go right down the drain. I know it sounds horrible, but these things really do and can happen even if you do everything right. But don't fret too much because there is an insurance that can protect you in circumstances like these!

There are a lot of insurance carriers out there that are willing to offer you protection and can even assist you in recovering your losses in the case of unforeseen disasters that may occur at your wedding or event.

I found a website... www.wedsafe.com/ that basically shared some real life stories that went wrong at a wedding or event that they actually covered. Here are some examples:

• Wedding venue originally expected to open in time for a wedding, but construction completion date was pushed back and the wedding had to be rescheduled. Amount reimbursed through 'Event Cancellation' coverage- $17,694.87


• Customer received message from the photographer saying he was out of business, would not be attending the wedding and would not be refunding the deposit. Amount reimbursed through 'Loss of Deposits' coverage- $1,515


• Bride and Groom held responsible for damaged carpet at a reception. Claim paid by 'Property Damage' coverage- $5,523.81


• Ten inches of rain fell in Virginia, State Highway 10 was closed. Bridal party members and guests couldn't get to the reception site. Band, food, cake, flowers, photos all had to be cancelled. Amount reimbursed through 'Event Cancellation' coverage- $25,000


• Groom experienced chest pains and went to the hospital. Newly diagnosed heart condition forced him to postpone the wedding. Amount reimbursed through 'Event Cancellation' coverage- $28,907.45

Our advice to you is.....ALWAYS BE PREPARED! Because bad things can really happen to good people whether we believe it or not. You're investing a lot of money into your wedding or event..so why not invest in "Event Insurance" to ensure that you and your fiance are covered in case of unwanted disasters?

Unique Cake Toppers

Question for you....

Have you ever had a moment where you got to thinking about what you could possibly use as your cake topper for your cake on your wedding or event day?

For those of you that are thinking "yes" and you're thinking about using cake toppers for sure, here's an option I hadn't considered before. That is until I found these.....

They're quite interesting and very unique! The last photo is my favorite because it gives off that rustic and whimsical feeling. This would be perfect for anyone planning a wedding that involves "rustic" as part of their theme/decor.

Just thought I'd share with all of you (smile)!

Are you having a traditional or non-traditional cake topper?

Intoducing...."Gilt Fuse"!

GILT GROUPE?.......I've been hearing so many great things about them from my friends and associates on how fabulous their sample sales are! A few have purchased their shoes to go with their wedding dress and one of my friends mentioned buying a cocktail dress for rehearsal. So for those of you who don't know me... I am most definitely all about SALES!!! (wink) Of course, I checked them out for myself! And guess what! I'm getting ready to purchase a pair of "Rock & Republic" shoes...and the best part for me is that they're my favorite color...ORANGE! Fabbbuuuloousss!!!! Checking out the site's sales is definitely going to be a part of my daily routine that's for sure!

I recently received an email two days ago from Gilt Fuse and they are promoting the launch of their new website. Basically their website promises women a wider range of fashion/style/decor from designers that some of us know and love! And the bonus (for all of you who are budget-conscious) is... we can get them cheap!

For those of you who don't know, at 12pm EST on Wednesday August 12th, Gilt Fuse will be opening in limited release! But there is a catch... only Gilt Groupe members will be granted the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the sales before their future wider release in the fall. So for all of you who are a member like myself, don't forget to save the date!

And for those of you who are not a member yet....haven't I said enough?! What are you waiting for??? Gilt Groupe membership is by invitation only, and I'm extending to all of you a personal invitation to join in on the savings. Click here to get there!

Be sure to share with me what you got on sale!!!!

Happy Shopping & Savings!

Cake Stands

Just recently, in the midst of doing research, I came across a site called Raise the Cake and I thought that their ideas were fierce! Ever thought of how you can find elegant & creative ways decorate your cake table or incorporate your cake stand as part of the decor aspects of your wedding or event? Well think no more! Because "Raise the Cake" has found a solution that all of us can use!

"Raise the Cake" allows you to be able to create your own custom cake stands; how fabulous is that! You can actually go on their website and shop their online selections of ribbons, fabrics, other decor, and bling (which most of us love!) to create and design your very own personal and unique cake stand. The stands are available up to three sizes and you can not only use them for your wedding or event cake, but for cupcakes as well.

Now for those of you that are thinking to yourselves, "I'm not so creative", worry no more! "Raise the Cake" also has a selection of pre-designed cake stands for you to choose from as well. If you find a style or design that you like, personalize it and make it your own using your wedding colors, designs, and etc....and guess what? You created your own cake stand!

So plain ol' boring cake stands move out the way, you've been here way too long! It's time for bold, beautiful, fabulous, & fierce cake stand to make its presence known in the world of wedding/event planning!

Check out some more photos of "Raise the Cake's" work.....

I've shared the information about Raise the Cake, now its your time and chance to get out there and design the cake stand of your dreams! Have fun everyone!

(http://www.raisethecake.com/)

Real Weddings: Get Ready to Be Inspired!

Simply Unique Weddings & Events has recently begun featuring newlywed couples whose weddings have inspired us! You can find more information about this in the "Snapshots!" section of our website ( www.simplyuniqueweddingsandevents.com )

Simply Unique Weddings & Event's goal is to offer 'Real Wedding Inspirations' to brides (like yourselves) and others to assist you during the design, creativity, and detail aspects of the planning process for your BIG day! We just want you to be inspired like we were! And we thank the couples for giving us this opportunity to share this with all of you.


Today we have featured an amazing & fabulous couple whose wedding took place in Burbank, California:

The DragonDee Wedding!

Be sure to check out their profile on our website! Trust us! You are going to be blown away by them because we most definitely were! Simply Unique Weddings & Events have also included photos, and detailed explanations of their wedding decor, DIY (do-it-yourself projects), designs, and inspirations To get there, go to "Snapshots!", then "Real Wedding Inspirations".

Enjoy and Be Inspired!