Rebecca Grafton

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Hi there! I’m Rebecca, a 20 year old college girly girl from the Philadelphia Suburbs. I’m newly engaged and working on planning my very own perfect wedding…on a budget! Getting married right after college may mean having to skimp on a large wedding budget, but not style! I’m a jewelry maker and am all about DIY crafts. Thus, I will be bringing you beautiful wedding inspiration that you can make yourself.

When not wedding planning or blogging, I enjoy playing the harp, snuggling with my fiancé, and making beaded jewelry. I am finishing up college as an Entrepreneurship major, and am looking forward to starting “real life” as a married woman in not too long!

Is there Such Thing as TOO Much Chocolate?

Posted by Rebecca Grafton on October 11, 2011

I sure don’t think so! If chocolate is one of your guilty pleasures, why not incorporate it into your big day. You may find there are some unique uses for it!!

Did you know you can get invitations made out of chocolate? Just make sure your guests read the details before chomping down….

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You can also get bouquets made out of chocolate! I might find it a little hard to wait until after are the pictures are taken to eat it though.

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Perhaps a more practical use of chocolate would be in the favors. I think these his and her chocolate covered strawberries are too cute!

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You could also serve cocktails with chocolate in them at the reception! This chocolate martini looks very tempting…

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And lastly, if you are a true chocolate lover, be sure to show that love in the cake you pick! This chocolate wedding tower cake with truffles looks DECADENT!

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Hmmm. All these chocolate ideas makes me hungry…whoops! Don’t forget we all have dresses to fit into!

Filed under: Details, Our Brides & Grooms, Theme & Color Inspiration

October 11, 2011 by Rebecca Grafton

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Wedding Subway Art

Posted by Rebecca Grafton on October 7, 2011

Have you ever seen subway art? Big words in different fonts stacked together make these cool prints that are known as subway art. I love the look of subway art on this invitation:

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I think subway art would look awesome used on escort cards or to label things at the wedding venue. After the wedding is over it’s a cute way to commemorate the day. I love this canvas print of a couples vows:

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Or even this more simple framed print:

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There are also lots of free generic printables you can find online. Here are two pretty ones I’ve found:

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These generic printables would make cute decorations in frames at a reception. Or, If you want a more personalized print they are simple to make with an application like Microsoft Word!

Filed under: Design & Decor, Our Brides & Grooms

October 7, 2011 by Rebecca Grafton

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Musical Wedding Touches

Posted by Rebecca Grafton on September 27, 2011

Are you and your future spouse music lovers? Whether the love for music brought you together or you are both very appreciative of the art form, weddings with a music theme can have a beautiful effect. Sheet music especially lends itself well to decorating with, from everything from escort cards to elegant place mats! Check out some of these music themed wedding ideas and inspire the music lover in you!

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Filed under: Design & Decor, Details, Our Brides & Grooms, Theme & Color Inspiration

September 27, 2011 by Rebecca Grafton

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Funky Favors

Posted by Rebecca Grafton on September 13, 2011

Tired of always receiving a pastel colored organza bag full of chalky mints as wedding favors? Want to give your guests something a little different at your wedding? I’ve pulled together a group of more unique favor ideas to spark your creativity.

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There you have it, everything from s’more packets to mini cheese graters! Now you have no excuse to get caught up in the typical mint favor ordeal, while there are so many other options out there to choose from!

Filed under: Favors & Gifts, Our Brides & Grooms

September 13, 2011 by Rebecca Grafton

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Lace Weddings

Posted by Rebecca Grafton on August 31, 2011

Lace: beautiful, soft and feminine. Many brides chose a wedding dress with lace on it for this very reason. Look at how gorgeous this lacey wedding dress is: