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Green just makes me happy! Here is what caught my eye today - these darling matchbook favors from Offbeat Bride. Other than yummy edible favors, this is something I am sure no one would mind bringing home from your nuptials!

In other green goodness, I adore the polka dot backdrop used for this new DIY project we just posted in The Guide! Learn how to make these macaron favors right here!

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The inspire company never ceases to amaze me! These adorable tins make the sweetest gift boxes ever. I think the idea of finding a favorite photo of you and one of your BFFs and putting together a little goodie tin is so touching. I know it might bring a tear to my eye if I received one (hint, hint)!

Images Courtesy: inspire company

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Inspiring people inspire me! Enter inspired ideas, the DIY blog that never ceases to amaze me! This post is for the party planning gal who never leaves any detail unturned - right down to the tiny parasols her guests will be sure to marvel over for years!

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How adorable and perfect for summer is this table setting from Sunday Suppers? If you haven’t visited their site, they feature gorgeous meals, recipes and fabulous table setting designs. I felt this would be perfect for any spring or summer bridal shower! Love the burlap tablecloth with the purple flowers!

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It is a problem we have all encountered at parties, fiestas and dinners — which drink is mine?!? I really love this DIY project in The Guide: Personalized Drink Stirrers. This adds a creative element to your bash and is easy, simple and an interesting conversation piece as well. Bottoms Up!

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I love the new guide article about decorating for your wedding/shower or any event with fruit – it’s simple, elegant and energizing all at the same time! Who wouldn’t want a basket full of ripe cherries as a favor?

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I am so impressed with all the fantastic money-saving tips from our 75 entries to the Budget Savvy Bride Contest! Every entry was uniquely creative in finding ways to cut costs on a wedding while maintaining their vision. It was extremely difficult to choose our favorites, so a very big thank you to our five fantastic expert judges who hand-picked the very best entries.

AND THE WINNERS ARE: Cut Costs not Corners takes first place! The runner up is It’s All About Priorities. The third place winner is the Bride from Tennessee! Congrats to all of the talented brides!

Anya Sarre, celebrity stylist for ET and The Insider, loves Planning a Backyard Wedding because of the beautiful personal touches that went into this intimate $5,000 wedding.

Bee Kim, Publisher of Weddingbee.com, selected Cut Costs not Corners because the bride showed many different ways to save money - DIY projects, resource figures, and precise figures that are so helpful for other brides-to-be planning a wedding on a budget!

Jennifer Sbranti, Founder of Hostess with the Mostess, chose Joy’s Plan for our Wedding for the creative DIY ideas, unique fashion elements, and attention to detail.

Chelsea Fuss, Founder of Frolic!, picked the Bride from Tennessee, for an elegant southern wedding that looks like it cost five times its $10,000 price tag.

Margaret Wong, Founder of ProjectWedding.com, loves It’s All About Priorities because the bride gave beautiful tips and examples of how she achieved a gorgeous California wedding for half the average cost!

Congratulations to our five Budget Savvy finalists, who are eligible for the $750 first place, $500 runner up, and $250 third place prizes!

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There are just a few days left to enter PW’s Budget Savvy Bride Giveaway – so please — enter for a chance to win a hard earned gift card!

Some of my personal fave entries so far:

CA Wedding on a Budget!

Austin, TX Wedding on a Budget

The Budget Savvy Bridesmaid’s Backyard Wedding

Good luck to all of the savvy and talented brides!

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Aren’t these little moss pots the cutest things ever? Check out our guide article which tells you exactly how to create these little green goodies - a perfect wedding accent!

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If you ever check the front page or the guide, you’ve probably noticed some absolutely gorgeous decor concepts from Lollipop Events and Designs. Their style and creativity never ceases to amaze me! Check out these two do-it-yourself decor concepts we just posted: Retro Citrus and Alice in Wonderland. Sneak preview below…

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