Because your Toes are Valuable

Of course you want the most amazing pair of shoes for your wedding day. It's the perfect excuse to splurge. Plus, we all know you're going to have those shoes dyed black and wear them to every social event for the next 10 years.

We recently read an article in the Style section of the Wall Street Journal all about comfortable heels. The article wasn't specifically about wedding shoes, but the information still applies.

Their top picks for comfortable heels?

Taryn Rose - can be found on Zappos. The company was founded by an orthopedic surgeon but they "don't like to think about them as orthopedic shoes".

Cole Haan - www.colehaan.com. Cole Haan is owned by Nike. They are using their Air technology by adding airbags to dress shoes and women are raving.

Stuart Weitzman - also found on Zappos. A thin layer of padding plus a keen sense of style make for a great shoe - like the one you see below.

Green Already!

With so much emphasis on Going Green these days we thought it might be nice to point out how Green your wedding is already... with no more work on your part.

1. Linens.  Your tables linens are used over and over. That's recycling.

Want to go greener?
Ask your linen company about linen cocktail napkins instead of paper.

2. Water. The water for your guests is filtered water served from reusable pitchers. No bottled water there.
Want to go greener?
Instead of bottled water in their hotel hospitality bags, how about reusable bottles?

3. Transportation. If you're providing transportation for your guests. That's carpooling.
Want to go greener?
Rent a hybrid on your honeymoon.

4. Food. Many caterers use local products like Maryland Crab. Many also have a relationship with Maryland food banks for leftovers. That's great for the local economy too.
Want to go greener?
Ask about using more local growers or organic products.

So, you see, you're green already. Going green doesn't have to mean burlap after all!

Image from time.com

Bachelorette Party Ideas

The folks at Trip Hub have put together some ideas for your Bachelorette Party.

1. Go Gambling
2. Spa Day
3. Swanky Slumber Party
4. Wine Tasting
5. Pub Crawl In Style
6. Do Lunch
7. Camping in the Great Outdoors
8. Lingerie Party
9. Dinner Theater
10. Traditional Bridal Shower

Top 10 Bachelor Party Locations

The guys over at AskMen.com have put together a Top 10 Bachelor Party Locations List.

Here they are:

10. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

9. Scottsdale, Arizona

8. Whistler, British Columbia

7. Manhattan, New York

6. New Orleans, Louisiana

5. Vancouver, British Columbia

4. Chicago, Illinois

3. South Beach, Florida

2. Montreal, Quebec

And 1. (Big Surprise) Las Vegas, Nevada

Fine Living

Fine Living Network is having an Ultimate Wedding Weekend today and tomorrow from 3:00 - 6:00pm EST each day.

Enjoy!

Something New, or Old

Perfect for Your Something New

This perfect bouquet charm is custom created by Hazelnut Cottage.

It's lovely when a brides bouquet is finished off with a personal element like a custom charm.

It will last as a keepsake long after the wedding and could be added as a charm to your wedding scrapbook.

Or Your Something Old

We also love the idea of using a piece of heirloom jewelry or, in this case a rosary, to add sentiment to your bridal bouquet.

image from Brides.com

Have you Met Etsy??

Have you met Etsy?  Etsy is our new favorite website.  It is a buying and selling forum for virtually any kind handmade item.  It's sort of like Ebay, but for all things unique, vintage, or handmade.

Look to Etsy for wedding items, jewelry, accessories, clothing, and gifts for that hard to shop for friend.

The best part?  Everything is a bargain because the sellers aren't paying for overhead.  The more you buy the more you save!

We found these favorites on Etsy:

Ring Bearer Pillow - from Emici Bridal

Embroidered Cosmetic Bag - great for bridesmaids or Mom - from plethora

Something Blue Wedding Day Purse - from leighannkline