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Wedding Invitations at Advantage Bridal

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

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Your wedding invitations set the theme and tone for your wedding. The invitation you send is not only representative of you but also of what your big day with be like. Because this is your guests’ first insight into your special occasion, you want to make sure that you order the perfect wedding invitations. Where can you turn? To Advantage Bridal.com!

Advantage Bridal is pleased to offer a large selection of wedding invitations. Each wedding invitation we carry is made to your specifications. We carry unique wedding invitations, classic and elegant invitations, destination wedding invitations, and discount wedding invitations. With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect wedding invitation to fit your big day!

Having a themed wedding? With so many wedding themes to choose from, we make finding the perfect wedding themed invitation easy! Having a Cinderella themed wedding? We have the prefect Cinderella themed wedding invitation for you! Getting married on the beach? Our wedding beach theme invitations are the perfect fit for your seaside soirée. Is your wedding taking place during the winter? Finding the perfect winter wedding theme invitation is easy when you look at our winter wedding invitations.

Are you looking to save yourself a bit of money and do it yourself with more affordable wedding invitations? Are you a creative person and would like to add your own personal touch to your wedding invites? Then take a look at our large selection of do it yourself wedding invitations! We offer many styles and varieties of DIY wedding invitations for the do it yourself bride. We do carry a few cheap wedding invitations, but consider that your invitations will be your guest’s first clue as to the event you are planning, so order accordingly.

Wedding invitation etiquette states that the invitations should reach your guests 6-8 weeks before the big event. To ensure that you have your wedding invitations out in time, we encourage you to order them about three months in advance of your big day. Need the wedding invitations more quickly? Give us a call and let us help guide you through the ordering process. At Advantage Bridal, we strive to make your wedding invitations perfect for your perfect day.

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Vintage Weddings, Full of Charm

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Weddings with vintage details evoke classic romance, honor the charm of bygone eras and stir feelings of nostalgia, whether through vintage wedding gowns, vintage wedding accessories or traditions of yesteryear. There’s something about intricate vintage lace, either on a wedding dress, ring bearer pillow or garter. And weaving vintage appeal into your wedding ceremony or reception isn’t hard to do because these small details can make a big impact. For brides who like the juxtaposition of a modern dress with vintage accessories think about how to effectively accessorize – maybe with vintage inspired bridal jewelry or bridal headpieces. Wear a rhinestone brooch, wedding jewelry set, crystal shoe clips, drop earrings or chandelier earrings, or glamorous headpiece, such as a rhinestone barrette, bridal hair comb, bridal tiara, bridal hair pin, bridal headband or bridal feather. Birdcage veils or French net blushers are also a popular choice for vintage appeal. You don’t have to stick to a single style if you prefer just a hint of a classic era. Or, opt to intertwine this concept into wedding accessories like flower girl dresses, flower girl baskets, bridal shoes, bridal purses, wedding veils, wedding umbrellas, guest books, toasting flutes and wedding invitations. A vintage wedding is one that guests will remember and you will, too. Advantage Bridal features many vintage wedding accessories and vintage bridal accessories for a touch of whimsy.

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Crate & Barrel’s $100,000 Ultimate Wedding Contest

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Tell your love story. Share three details about your dream wedding. Desribe your dream home. Oh, and tell your friends and family to vote for you and your fiance. Do this and you could win the $100,000 Crate & Barrel Ultimate Wedding Contest. If you want to plan a wedding beyond your wildest dreams – complete with all the must-haves and wedding planner Yifat Oren – than marketing yourself as a couple to everyone you know (even distant relatives and grade school classmates) is key. Think social media times 100.

The Ultimate Wedding Contest

Crate & Barrel's Ultimate Wedding Winners 2010

The deadline to enter Crate & Barrel’s Ultimate Wedding Contest is March 31; and those with the most votes will make it to the final round. Voters have until April 30 to choose the final 100 couples. After that, a panel that includes Yifat Oren and Crate and Barrel representatives will select a winner. Look for the announcement of the winning couple in June.

If you don’t win, Crate & Barrel is one of many retailers that offer wedding registries to take the guesswork out of gift giving. From furntiture to kitchen gadgets to decorative accessories, you shouldn’t have a problem adding to your wedding registry. Better yet, most retailers list the wedding registry online for guests who can then shop from home. Of course, a gift card is always nice!

For personalized gifts, unique wedding gifts and wedding party gifts, visit Advantage Bridal. Our one-stop shop for wedding accessories, bridal accessories and monogrammed gifts simplifies gift giving and wedding planning. You can plan your “ultimate wedding” with great deals at Advantage Bridal, which offers a large selection of wedding invitations, wedding favors, wedding cake toppers and wedding accessories for every type of wedding.

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Wedding Etiquette Essentials

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

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Wedding etiquette plays an important role in planning for the big day, so couples shouldn’t overlook the significance of manners – from wedding invitations to the guest list and from thank you cards to the bridal shower. Emily Post is a great resource for everyone involved in wedding planning or invited to the memorable affair, including the bride, groom, family members and guests.

Even with social media, blended families and other unique situations, Emily Post provides valuable wedding etiquette advice that continually evolves. Founded in 1946, the Emily Post Institute studies the evolution of how manners change over time and vary depending on location and culture. The family business spans five generations. Peggy Post writes The Well-Mannered Wedding column for The New York Times.

Here she addresses a question from a reader regarding bringing the plus-one guest. Being polite and practicing good manners are always in style.

Who Deserves Plus-One Status?

My boyfriend and I have had several heated discussions regarding the etiquette of inviting guests with a plus-one. He thinks everyone should get a plus-one, all other factors aside. I think that only guests in a serious relationship (i.e. long term, living together) should warrant a plus-one invitation. Can you settle the debate?

Monica A., Berkeley, Calif.

Let’s avoid sending either one of you to the etiquette penalty box. Today’s standard plus-one is someone who is married to, engaged to, living with and, yes, in a long-term relationship with the invited wedding guest. Beyond these “must invites,” your plus-one decisions will be based on budget and consistency. If it’s only a few and it’s not a budget buster, you might consider asking them all. But if that’s not the case (and let’s be realistic here), come up with a clear parameter. Even so, without a plus-one invitation, some of your single guests may not want to attend. In the end, that’s their choice.

Note to guests: You didn’t get a plus-one invitation and you have a new boyfriend? Be empathetic and don’t take offense. Be happy that you’re one of the “must be there” people on the bride and bridegroom’s guest list.

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Trim Your Guest List

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

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With all the excitement involved in planning a wedding, there are also some difficult decisions to make. And not all of them will be easy. After you’ve officially announced your engagement and picked the wedding date, the guest list can steadily grow without much effort at all, but it should be concrete before booking services or purchasing goods from certain vendors.

So what’s the best way to trim the guest list? An article featured on Brides.com gives helpful advice to couples looking to find middle ground in what can add tension between the couple and the in-laws. The reality is the budget doesn’t always match the wish list, and that’s when engaged couples have to think twice about the lengthy guest list.

First, figure out the general size of the wedding and ideal venue. Are you dreaming of an intimate affair or a large party? To reduce confusion, clarify the extent of your family’s involvement in the guest-list process early on. While each family typically invites half the guests, that formula might change due to financial obligations or when the size of each family isn’t comparable.

Consider whether you will invite children, set an age limit or only allow close relatives to bring their children; this stipulation can be said politely on the wedding invitations. Another option is to hire a babysitter or two to watch the children during the ceremony and possibly after.

Sometimes, sending a wedding announcement in lieu of an invitation to out-of-state guests is sufficient, so don’t feel obliged to send wedding invitations to everyone you know. Set clear limits when cutting down the guest list, without exceptions: For example, no second cousins, no coworkers, no dates or no long lost friends. After finishing the grueling process, keep track of your guest list on the computer or with an at-home filing system. Then, you can move onto your next step in the wedding planning process! If you want a creative way to announce your engagement or to surprise friends and family, check out the “Just Engaged” apparel and wedding accessories at Advantage Bridal!

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Butterfly Wedding

Monday, October 10th, 2011
Butterfly Wedding Ideas

Butterfly Wedding Ideas

The butterfly is one of the most unique, delicate creatures on earth.   Their ethereal, colorful, sundry wings can be inspiration when planning your wedding.  But they also symbolize change.  What better way to capture your new chapter as husband and wife?  Butterfly wedding accessories or a butterfly wedding theme can do just that.

You can choose subtle hints of this winged beauty or to fully incorporate the butterfly motif into your wedding day.  Butterflies vary greatly in their wing design with soft hues or vivid colors.  Let your imagination go wild when planning a butterfly wedding!  Advantage Bridal offers a large selection of butterfly wedding decorations and wedding accessories, including wedding invitations, guest books, ring bearer pillows, bridal garters, bridal tiaras, bridal bouquet jewelry, wedding confetti, wedding favors, toasting flutes, cake toppers and unity candles.  We just love the sequined clutch with a butterfly clasp!  May your wedding be as beautiful as your heart desires . . .

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Color Craze . . . Focus on the details

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Visit Advantage Bridal for details about the sage green wedding accessories pictured above, such as the wedding garter, unity candle, favor boxes, ring bearer pillow and custom cake topper.

At Advantage Bridal, we love to know what’s hot, what’s new and what’s in store ahead.  That’s why we attend bridal shows and bridal markets to get the latest scoop, so you can plan for the wedding you always imagined while we gather the goods.

This just in: Wedding color schemes that match everything!  Yes, that means bridesmaid dresses, bridesmaid gloves, bridal shoes, bridal garters, wedding sashes, ring bearer pillows, flower girl baskets, unity candles, guest books, cake toppers, wedding invitations, personalized napkins, etc.

This wedding trend isn’t about hints of color here and there or simply coordinating hues, but a full commitment to your wedding color of choice – in large doses. We chose sage green for our inspiration board because its romantic, soft hue always looks lovely.

So don’t be afraid to go big and make a dramatic statement. It can be done with soft or bold colors, depending on the season and the overall mood you want to convey. Look to nature, veggies and jewels for inspiration on shades of green, like apples, asparagus, honeydew, olives, pine trees, emeralds and jade.  Ideas abound all around us.

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Save With A Budget Friendly Wedding

Friday, October 7th, 2011
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Budget Wedding, Cheap Wedding, Inexpensive Wedding, Save on Wedding

These days, the new trend is not how much you spend on your wedding, but how much you save.  Couples nationwide have proved that it can be done for significantly less than the $27,000 average cost of wedding, without skimping on the details.  Think you can do it?

It’s possible to plan a budget wedding, but you need a plan and discipline to stick to your wedding budget.  Everything else should fall into place.  Remember, the most important aspect of your wedding day is the vows between you and your husband to be; the rest just makes it more special.  The key is to know your budget, stick to it and negotiate with vendors!  They want the business as much as you want what they’re offering.

Planning a budget wedding:

1.  Marry in the off-season on any day but Saturday.

2. Cut the guest list: don’t worry about pleasing distant relatives and acquaintances.

3. Hold the wedding ceremony and wedding reception at the same venue.

4. Larger reception tables means fewer centerpieces and tablecloths.

5. Shop for décor in the off-season or look for great deals with online vendors, such as Advantage Bridal.

6. Use more greenery and in-season flowers.  Skip costly flowers and stick to one or two varieties or go green with potted plants/flowers.

7. Evening weddings cost more and so do dinner menus, but a day wedding with lunch can cut costs in half.

8.  Serve appetizers and drinks rather than the main course.

9.  An open bar equals more money, but a cash bar gives guests the option to drink while footing the bill.  Or, place a bottle of red and white wine on each table and skip the champagne toast.

10.  Serve sheet cake with a smaller, decorated cake for pictures.

11.  DIY invitations (stationary), favors and other wedding accessories take more time, but the payoff is well worth it.

12. Shop bridal trunk shows, revamp a vintage wedding dress or buy a gently used gown for significantly less.

13.  Photographers cost a pretty penny, but there are definitely ways to save here and still get quality photos.  You don’t really need two photographers, which skyrockets costs.  Or ask about using a photographer’s assistant instead.

14.  Look for entertainment vendors willing to bargain.  Many universities have student musicians who can play at your wedding for less than traditional vendors (ask the music department for a list).

15.  Skip the extras!  You might feel like you must have it, but sometimes less is more.

You are only limited by your imagination when planning an unforgettable but budget friendly wedding.  Advantage Bridal is recognized as one of the top online vendors with great customer service and value.  We want you to enjoy the wedding of your dreams. Search our website for wedding ideas and great deals on wedding invitations, bridal accessories, bridal party gifts, flower girl baskets, bridal shoes, wedding flip flops, bridal garters, bridal head pieces and much, much more.  We sell almost everything but the dress!

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Discount Invitations from Advantage Bridal

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

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Looking for affordable wedding invitations for you upcoming day? Advantage Bridal is pleased to offer many different styles and selections of discount invitations that are easy to customize to exactly what you want and need. We offer discount wedding invitations to fit any budget and theme. But just because you order a discount wedding invitation doesn’t mean you have to skimp on quality. Our affordable wedding invitations are of the highest quality invitations available today.

Shop these wedding invitation catalogs for discount wedding invitations and announcements. Each catalog also features discount birth announcements, discount party invitations, affordable accessories and much more. Save by ordering discounted wedding invitations from these major invitation printing companies–the same invitations you’ll see in the big books in party stores nationwide. We proudly sell Carlson Craft invitations, Birchcraft invitations, and Checkerboard invitations at a discounted price.

Our custom wedding invitations let you design your own invitations so that each invitation is personal and a piece of you. Choose from any of our styles and add your own wording to make your printed invitations reflect the theme and mode of your wedding. Invitation printing has never been so easy! You create your custom invitation, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Don’t see what you’re looking for or have an invitation idea? Give us a call and let our custom wedding invitations specialists help guide you through ordering your printed invitations. At Advantage Bridal, we make invitation printing a breeze!

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Wedding Postage: Custom Stamps

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

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It’s okay to wish you had done some things differently at your own wedding, isn’t it? Every girl experiences a little wedding envy. So when we saw the royal wedding stamps featuring Prince William and Kate Middleton, we wondered why couples often skip details like this. Custom stamps add that extra punch to wedding invitations, save the date cards and bridal stationary.

Most of us don’t remember the “old days,” or pre-computer era, when sending cards or writing letters on personalized stationary were thoughtful ways to correspond (and they still are). Calligraphy was an artform and letters were sealed with wax. But this was before emails, texts and evites. Who needs a postage stamp when you’ve got your Mac and iPhone to communicate?

Wedding invitations and thank you cards are still essential to the planning process. Invites set the tone for the ceremony and reception, and guests appreciate getting thank you notes for their gift. Have you ever given a gift and wondered if the person received it? We’ll save tips on wedding etiquette for later. Like the famous royal couple, you and your fiancé could use the engagement photos to create your own stamps. Or, monogram stamps with the couples last name are classic. Small details like pretty postage make a big impact. Be sure to include wedding postage in your budget and check websites like Zazzle and USPS for pricing on custom stamps.

Shop for wedding invitations, thank you notes, wedding stationary and DIY invites at Advantage Bridal, the one-stop shop for brides, personalized gifts and all special occasions.

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