Bachelor Pad 2 Holly and Blake MARRIED

Holly Durst and Blake Julian got married on Saturday in front of 115 guests. If you are watching the current season of the Bachelorette, then I am sure you have heard this couple met on last summer's Bachelor Pad 2. They became engaged shortly after the show and we have watched their relationship grow. They got married at The Cliffs Country Club in South Carolina with many casts members in attendance.

I know a few of you are still sad that Holly did not end up with Michael- but I am happy to see her happy with Blake. Enjoy!

2011 Cost of a Wedding

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The Knot gave a great breakdown of what the average wedding cost:

The average cost for a 150-person wedding is about $25,000 (higher in urban areas).

• Here is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay:
  Reception: 48%-50%
  Ceremony: 2%-3%
  Attire: 8%-10%
  Flowers: 8%-10%
  Entertainment/Music: 8%-10%
  Photography/Videography: 10%-12%
  Stationery: 2%-3%
  Wedding Rings: 2%-3%
  Parking/Transportation: 2%-3%
  Gifts: 2%-3%
  Miscellaneous: 8%
• To avoid stress, allot about 5% of your budget for a "just-in-case" fund.
• If you're paying for your honeymoon yourselves, remember to budget for that as well.

Have fun planning and congrats to all the Summer Brides. How much did your wedding costs?

Enjoy!

 

Wedding Season is in full swing, weekend after weekend I have friends getting married. A great fun project you can make for the bride and take her mind off one more thing is a Wedding Day Kit. Here are some essentials you need to make sure your kit includes:

Breath Mints

Floss

Clear nail polish

Hairspray

Bobby pins

Snacks and water

Deodorant

Pain Medicine

Lip Gloss

Sewing kit

Bandaids

Flip flops(sandals)- bride's shoe straps can break! 

Lint roller- more for the groom, but essential

All these items can be purchased for under $1 each- think travel sizes!!

Have fun with your kit and you can even decorate for the bride with her wedding colors.Enjoy!

And The Winner Is..

And The Winner of the $25 Walmart GC is.....  bent1ey11@ yahoo dot com!!

Thank you all for participating and keep checking back for another GC giveaway later in the week. Enjoy!

FREE Haagen-Daz May 8th

Mark your calendars for Tuesday night from 4-8pm. Haagen-Daz  FREE Cone Day. Get all the details and see which shops are participating HERE. Enjoy!

$25 Walmart GC Giveaway ENDS TONIGHT

Make sure you are signed up HERE. Good luck!

Print a coupon here for 25% off any single item at Michael's including sale items. This coupon is good Thursday through Saturday. There is a ton of great items you can get for your wedding. Invitations, place cards, ink supplies and even shower and Bachelorette stuff.  Enjoy!