.: December 2009

I love these creative pop up paper placemats from Wedding Things. Made of 100% recycled paper, the disposable placemats feature pop-up graphics that will definitely get smiles from your guests.

They also double as place cards—each graphic has a space for you to write your guest's name. This birdcage design is witty and fun, and the new reindeer, fireplace and banquet table graphics would be perfect for a holiday wedding.

POP UP PAPER PLACEMATS (10) click to see 6 styles - $ 24.00

A charming addition to your table setting in the form of pop-up graphics on disposable paper placemats.

Each design has an area for you to hand write your guest's name, thus doubling as a place card too! On the chair back, on the mailbox, and on the sign post. New for the holiday season: reindeer, fireplace and festive feast banquet table.

In packs of 10, available in 3 designs (birdcage, mailbox or tree) and 2 color options, White or Kraft.

Made from 100% recycled paper (30% post-consumer fiber and 70% pre-consumer wastepaper).

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As featured on the Wedded Bits, the blog of Brides magazine on Sept. 22, 2008, by Kathryn Papanek

Wedding Wisdom: Remember to keep your guests' comfort in mind when you create your seating chart. Seat guests with similar interests together, and put distance between relatives who don't get along!

Brooches. They've been around since the early beginnings of time. Often considered the “oldest type of jewelry,” you may have thought brooches were an extinct accessory that was only worn by ancient royalty – and you may have been right – until now. This season brooches are making a comeback.

Brooches offer a vintage feel. Sharon Stone wore one years ago at one of the red carpet galas on her hip; and fashionistas all over thought it was ingenious. Other celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway, and Claudia Schiffer have all been spotted with statement brooches pinned to their outfits.

Brooches can give an extra dose of chracter to an already fabulous outfit. You can find a brooch at department stores, second hand shops, or even inside your mother or grandmother’s treasure chest of jewels.

It can be worn on a plain dress or something as grand as your wedding dress. Once you discover your dream brooch, which could be made from silver, gold, bronze, steel, pewter, brass or even wood, find a way to incorporate it into your wardrobe or your wedding dress. Wearing it on the upper left shoulder of your outfit is an easy way to start, but the more adventurous could try pinning it at the low point of a v-neck dress or shirt. The more conservative wearer could button her blouse all the way and then pin the brooch over the top button.

Pin the brooch on the hip of your solid toned dress to add a little glitter, or accentuate the slit in your skirt by pinning the brooch where the fabric first separates. If you have a dress or tee shirt that is too big you can bunch the extra fabric together and pin it in place with a brooch and you’ll soon have a fitted garment with eye-catching detail.

Your hair is also an excellent place to place a brooch. Simply pin it to two bobby pins, a barrette, or a headband and voila! A gorgeously shimmering updo!

And, finally, I was recently at a wedding where the mother-of the brie had a fitted black satin dress with a brooch pinned on one shoulder; the brooch of black and crystal jewels in the shape of a large flower really added to the elegance of the dress.

If you ever tire of wearing brooches on your clothes, you can pin them on clutch purses, bags, hats, and even fasten scarves with them. You can even pin one to your garter! Here are a few that I find to be quite attractive : ) Oh, and don't forget, they make a great gift for the attendants.

something blue brooch"Something blue" couldn't be prettier! This heart shaped brooch is set with sparkling blue crystals for romantic shimmer. Perfect to pin directly to your dress, or to your garter or bridal purse. 1 1/2".

En Vogue BR264

Turn heads with the beauty and allure of this dazzling brooche and enjoy the adoring compliments entitled to a royalty on your wedding day.The En Vogue brooche is a picture perfect addition to your ... more info.

En Vogue BR285