Attention Bridesmaids!

Save 10% at Bachelorette.com - Use Coupon code CJ10 to save on bachelorette party supplies, drink recipes, games and gag gifts and more!

Whether it's a private wine tasting or a night on the town, make sure to give you bride one last single gals' blowout she's sure to remember!

Plus, now's the time to make her pay for that ugly dress and snotty 'tude ;-) JK...right?

Free Shipping at TheKnot.com

As usual, there are a few restrictions - your order must be $100+ and it's only good June 17th-June19th, but HEY! In this recession every little bit helps!

Speaking of which, one of the ways we chose to cut corners on the cost of our wedding was to use a professional photographer for the ceremony & bridal sitting. At the reception we provided disposable cameras to friends and family (who could be trusted to take non-scandalous photos and knew who to take pics of) and let them do the snapping while we ate, danced, and drank.

Of course, looking back, I wish we'd had a few more people with digital cameras snapping shots, as electronic images are easier to work with...but in the end, the disposables were awesome! We had a special basket by the door where people could deposit their full cameras. When we got back from our honeymoon, we had a blast developing the images and seeing our fabulous reception through many different set of eyes!

MAJOR 3-DAY SALE!!!

Save up to 75% off at The Knot Wedding Shop's 3 Day Sale! It's for a limited time only - today (June 8th) through Wednesday (June 10th).

Now is definitely the time to scope out favors, decorations, bridesmaid gifts, you name it! To be taken to the special sale page, just click on the above link and start shopping!

Plus, at check out use coupon code JUN3D10 to save 10% off an $85 purchase or JUN3D15 for 15% off a $150 or more purchase!

2009 brides would be CRAZY to miss out on this incredible sale!


*Please note that coupons do not apply to gift cards, Lenox items, Vera Wang, Wedgwood, PhotoWorks development fee, PhotoWorks photo gifts and cards, Zazzle stamps or digital items including frames, key chains and camcorders.

Wedding Weight Loss

Medifast is currently offering $50 off any purchase of $275 or more! Use Coupon Code: June30C, which is good until 6-30-09.

50% Off 1 Item at Michael's

Classic Blue Invitation at Michael's

Click here to create an online account at the Michael's website and receive a coupon via e-mail for 50% Off one item! This is perfect if you've got one large piece you need for your ceremony (aisle runner?) or reception (chocolate fountain?)!

Check out the wedding section of their website for great ideas on invitations, favors, flowers, and more!

I'm not sure if construction on East Kellogg has closed the eastside store, but I know the one at 6610 W Kellogg is alive and well!

Happy Shopping!

Wichita KS Wedding Ceremony Venue: Le Chapel

Le Chapel Wedding and Events is a new wedding vendor in Wichita! Located at 7230 E. 29th Street North (just west of 29th & Rock in the Art Park), Le Chapel offers a wide variety of bridal services - including Vegas-style wedding packages, a ceremony site, a reception site, cakes, flowers, and catering (starting as low as $6 per person)!

This is a great option for busy brides without a lot of time free to devote to planning or who don't really know where to start! Le Chapel staffs wedding planners and event coordinators to ensure your wedding day is exactly the way you've dreamed it! Click here to view their package menu and here for policies and rates.

The Banquet Room can seat up to 100 guests - and the tables & chairs come draped with white linens at no extra charge. I've done a LOT of wedding planning in Wichita and can tell you this is a pretty good deal!

Beautiful gardens are also available for outdoor weddings. Click here for more details.

Le Chapel is shown by appointment only, so call 316.806.8830 or e-mail lechapel@aol.com to set up a tour!

Hobby Lobby Sale 5/18-5/23

Click here to view the full add. The floral section is 50% off - this includes stems, greenery, and bridal rentals (arches, candleabras, etc.)! If you're planning on silk bouquets or silk flower for centerpieces or ceremony decorations, NOW is the time to swing by! Additionally, their Spring Splash and summer outdoor dining stock are 50% off. If you're planning a summer, picnic, or outdoor-themed wedding this is a great time to stock up on cute supplies or clever wedding favors.

Hobby Lobby has 2 locations in Wichita.

Coupon Codes for MyWeddingFavors.com

Hey, Wichita brides-to-be!

MyWeddingFavors.com has released some great coupon codes. If you already know what you want, now is the time to buy! And if you haven't yet started looking for favors, attendant gifts, or bridal accessories, then be sure to check them out.

Follow this link and enter coupon code TAKE25 to receive $25 off orders over $200.


If your order doesn't quite hit $200, then click on this link and use coupon code SAVE10 to receive 10% on orders over $150.





Planning an outdoor ceremony in the Kansas heat? Consider personalized fan favors! Click the picture to order (they come in packs of 50).

Wichita KS Reception Venue: Museum of World Treasures

I'm a huge fan of receptions at fun and innovative locations - especially art galleries and museums. We've already looked at Cowtown, now we move even farther back in history!

The Museum of World Treasures is located at 835 E. 1st Street in Wichita's Old Town district. The third floor of the building has multiple rooms available for rehearsal dinners or receptions. The Banquet Hall has a capacity for 175 seated guests (or 250 standing), and tables, chairs, tablecloths, & setup/cleanup are all included in the rental fee (um, hell-o! Tablecloths are soooo much pricier to rent than I thought!).

Now for the best part - as far as I can tell, the Banquet Hall rents for $125/hr on Friday and Saturday evenings!!! Plus, your guests have permission to roam the exhibits! For more info, call Penny at 263-1311 or click here for the museum's rental page.

Hobby Lobby Sale 5/4 to 5/9

I was in Hobby Lobby this afternoon for some ribbon - lo, and behold it's 50% off! Candles, candle holders, sparkly glassware (perfect for a candlelight reception), and garlands are also 50% off! Plus, check out the 40% off Spring Splash section for really cute casual and outdoor themed summer weddings.

Click here to view the full ad.

On Sale at TheKnot.com!

There aren't a lot of places in Wichita to get bridal shower or wedding reception favors - so most brides opt for purchasing online. If you're in the market for beach, summer, fall, winter, wine, chocolate, picture frame or any other kind of favors, chances are there's something you'll like on sale at The Knot Wedding Shop! Tons of favors are 60% Off right now - a great time to buy even if your wedding is several months away.

Practical picks?

Disposable cameras let your guests capture tons of candid shots - which is awesome, because as hard as you'll try, you just can't be everywhere at once on your wedding day! Place a cute basket or a box wrapped like a wedding gift by the door. When they exit, cameras can be deposited for you to develop at a later date.

Personalized cocktail napkins give any shower or reception a more unique touch - tons of colors and designs available!

Be sure to check out the special clearance section, too!

Wichita KS Reception Venue: Boulevard Banquet Hall

Here's the deal. I don't usually put a venue or vendor up unless I've been there, worked with them, etc. But I didn't realize this place even existed, so I thought I'd throw it out there for those of you looking for a reception site in Wichita.

Boulevard Banquet Hall is located at 900 George Washington Boulevard (at the corner of Lincoln & Geo Wash Blvd). They offer tables, chairs, projectors, a dance floor and more. Visit their site here or call 650-5814 to set up a tour!

BACK!

Brides, vendors, & lookie-loos,

I am so sorry for the lengthy absence! If you think life will slow down after the wedding, let me warn you that's not the case! While I can no longer make this blog a top priority, I promise not to neglect you entirely. I will work to bring you great sales from local Wichita vendors as well as online resources, keep my eyes peeled for fun  ideas for planning a wedding in Wichita, and (of course) pass on funny and/or scary wedding stories and videos.

So, again, my apologies.

Be back soon.

Personalized Wedding Favors: Candy

Celebrate your wedding with your very own personalized candies, customized with your distinct message: be it charming, witty or simple. These minty chocolates with a crisp candy shell come in 10 colors that you can mix-and-match to compliment the colors of your reception. Choose any combination of up to three candy colors, with up to two messages per batch.

Choose your names together for one and for the other, the date of your wedding; or for the more daring, a funny message about the day you met to create customized favors that will wow your guests.

Each pound is approx. 2 ¼ cups of candy. Minimum purchase of 3 pounds.

Note: Messages will be randomly printed on all the colors you’ve chosen. Pink, White, and Yellow candy print in Black, all other colors print in White.

To Reduce Risk of Melting, Please Note:From 5/1 thru 9/30, all chocolate MUST ship minimum UPS 3-Day Select. We strongly recommend rush shipping any time of year to reduce risk of melting.

Bulk Pricing:$28.00 per pound for up to 5 pounds

$20.00 per pound for 6 or more pounds!

* Bulk-pricing discounts are reflected at checkout.

To view Candy colors, click on the picture, then on "Add to Cart" and start personalizing!

Simplistic Bride in Derby KS

Did you know that there's a super cute bridal boutique in Derby KS? Simplistic Bride is located at Rock and Madison in Derby (about 15 minutes south of Wichita) at 1710 E. Madison Suite 700.

If you're still looking for THE dress or attire for your 'maids and moms, stop by Simplistic Bridal this Saturday, January 24th for a special in-store event. Save 10% on orders placed! For more info call 316.789.9821!

Honeymooning During A Recession

We spent $5,000 on our trip to Maui - and saved another $5,000 with a little research and careful planning. With the current state of our economy, you might learn some helpful penny-pinching tips for your own wedding trip!


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Perfect Touch Custom Weddings

Perfect Touch Custom Weddings in Wichita, Kansas offers both bridal consulting services and wedding officiants (this is great for girls who don’t already have a minister, rabbi, or justice of the peace on hand!). They provide many different services for brides – each according to the type of assistance she needs and size of budget with which she’s working.

Officiant services are $125 for most dates, and Perfect Touch has many officiants available. There is a $35 additional fee if a bride chooses to have a rehearsal and a $50 additional fee for weekends in June, September and December.

Consulting service are available by the hour and in both full service and “day of only” packages. The “day of” packages (more like hiring a “director” to keep things running smoothly the day of your wedding) range from $500 to $1,100. Full-service packages (handling planning details, vendors, budget planning, etc.) are available at three price ranges depending upon the amount of service needed, with rates at $1800, $2800, and $4800. They won’t try to pressure you into a package you don’t need, but instead will customize your package to the vision you have for your wedding.


If you’re still not sure if you need a bridal consultant, Perfect Touch offers an informative, no obligation initial consultation at only $35 - a great way to get your feet wet!

Here are a few words from certified bridal consultant Ronni Johnston:

“What sets us apart, besides our training and membership with the Association of Bridal Consultants is our generous benefits program. Our package services include wholesale pricing on ANYTHING we can buy like invitations, etc; the use of our inventory at no fee; and vendor discounts. So our brides are organized, stress-free and saving money all the way through their wedding!”



Visit their website for more information on services, pricing, availability and to browse their gallery!

You can also contact Ronni directly at PerfectTouchKS@aol.com or by calling (316) 524-3131. Their office is located at 330 S. Pattie in Wichita.

3 Hot Deals for Honeymooners or Holiday Travelers!

NCL Cruises: Bahamas from $99, Alaska from $449, Europe from $349 & more! - Expires 12/31/08


Central & South America: Book early and save up to 30%. Air + 4 nights from $422! - Expires 12/15/08


Extended: New York Winter Sale: Save up to 30% on Hotels! - Expires 12/18/08

HUGE SALE! Get Up to 75% Off Wedding Favors and Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Gifts!

After seeing our post on 5 Great Gifts for Groomsmen, The Knot Wedding Shop e-mailed us with a special link to their limited sale running from December 3rd-10th!

Personalized flasks as low as $6.99! Monogrammed lighters as low as $3.99! Cigar cutters, money clips and beer glasses starting at $4.99! Clicking through a couple of the pages, I even found personalized totes, bracelets, cuff links, cameras and wedding favors on clearance. This really is the perfect time to stock up!!!

Click on the box to be taken directly to the special sale section - and check back soon for the unveiling of their "3 Day Sale" items next week!

5 Great Gifts for Groomsmen

I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and survived Black Friday. The only shopping we did yesterday was online - and at Red Robin for dinner. Seriously, guys, ask for Alissa - she rocks the most!

Well, in honor of one of the biggest retail weekends of the year, we're going to touch on the subject of gift buying...for the boys, that is. If your groom is like mine, purchasing thoughtful gifts is as confusing as it is painful. How does he thank his friends for giving up a Saturday to dress like a Maitre D' and make small talk with his extended family? Check out these 5 ideas from The Knot and run them past your hubby-to-be. You'll score points by taking the guesswork out of it and making it look like he put a TON of effort into his purchases ;-)Just click on the image of the gifts that catch your eye to be linked to their page with more info. Each of these gifts range from $7.50-$24.95 and can be combined for a really great "Thank You" package!

1. Flasks. OK, I'll be honest. I only know one person who carries around a flask - but the idea is so cool...especially if your ceremony drags on and gets really boring - just kidding! These flasks can be personalized with his buddies' monograms and are all under $25!







They've even got a few for the girls, as well!





2. Cigar Paraphernalia - Pair a couple of high quality cigars from Old Town Cigar or Cigar Chateau with a personalized cigar cutter, single holder, or humidor!




3. Personalized Beer Mugs or Glasses - Attach a 6-pack of each groomsman's favorite microbrew!





4. Personalized Money Clips - Since girls carry purses filled to the brim with our wallet, make-up, datebook, gum, etc. we don't ever really "get" the idea of a money clip. But guys don't carry a purse and sometimes a wallet is just too bulky or heavy for dress pants. They can stick a few bills and a credit card in their clip and be good to go for the night.




5. Pocketknives - Boys love guns and knives. That's all that needs to be said.