You Can't Elope But You CANTALOPE! Summer Weddings

Looking for a fabulous and inexpensive "WOW" factor for your wedding? So simple. So uniqe. I found this in the Southern Living Magazine; July 2009 Issue. This is great for the beach, summer or even spring wedding.

The cantalope sailboat. A wonderful spring/summer place setting. Take a wedge of melon which is basically a simple boat shape. (you can use honeydew or even watermelon if you prefer.) Then take a wooden skewer, some twine and thick card stock for a sail. Cut your paper into a curve triangle and use a pen to personalize. Cut a hole at the top and bottom of the paper and feed it onto a wood skewer. Afix a small piece of knotted twine at each end and stick into cantalope. Voila! A wonderful place setting that your guests will talk about. Take it a step further and purchase wedding stock with a light pattern or color coordinate to your wedding. You can also add other sailboat or nautical themes to the reception.

Source: Page 18, Southern Maryland Magazine (July, 2009); Photo by Ralph Anderson; Styling by Buffy Hargett

Unique Beach Themed Wedding Things - Won't leave you Shell Shocked

Beach theme weddings can be casual or formal, whimsical or elegant. Whatever your vision, these beach theme products allow you and your guests to experience a bit of the sun, sand and surf no matter where you are. These are unique in my book. I particularly just love this save the date umbrella card!

Kickin' Back Save-the-Date Umbrella CardGive your loved ones a taste of what's in store with this save-the-date card featuring a drink umbrella and an inviting beach chair design. The textured card is pre-punched with holes for inserting the umbrella; assembly required. Your names, destination and wedding date are printed in the format shown. The design and all wording are printed in the same ink color.(Size: 4 1/2" x 5 7/8")

Coastal Sand Toasting GlassesPerfect for a destination wedding or beach-themed event this lovely set works well as a centerpiece or as an accent for your guest book table. Included are two 8 1⁄2???H base-less toasting glasses with a light blue tint that rest in sand and shells.

Sand and Shell Tealight HolderBeach weddings are often the most beautiful and memorable occasions. With this beach themed wedding favor your guests will be able to take a bit of your celebration home with them. This 4" x 4" x 3" glass tealight holder is partially filled with sand and contains a collection of authentic seashells. The tealight (included) is held in place with a jute twine and topped of with a folding card that reads, "Thank You for Sharing This Day." Measures 3.25" x 3.5".

Personalized Donation Cards - Nothing warms our heart more than giving back. These custom printed donation cards have rounded corners and will be printed with "as our Wedding Guest" at the top as shown, then up to five lines of personalization for your charity information, followed by your names and event date. All personalization will be printed in your choice of ink color in the lettering style shown, printed in thermography (raised ink) process. The tag is heavy white card and comes with a hole punched at top, the ribbon shown is not included. Each card measures 3 5/8" square. Sold in packages of 50 cards.

Under $30.00 Touch Ups Victorian Handbag. This seashell-inspired clutch is covered with intricate beading in an unforgettably beautiful pattern. We love the old-fashioned snap closure. In colors made for any occasion, white, ivory silver or black. This handbag is not dyeable.

Beautiful, Affordable Beach Garden Centerpiece

Looking for a VERY unique centerpiece for your beach themed wedding? This is it. AND, it's affordable. What better centerpiece than shells and candles. I love this! And, it makes a nice gift for some lucky guest at your table!

Beaches Candle & Rock Garden ONLY $24.99! A sophisticated centerpiece for a dinner or buffet table. The antique bronze finish wrought iron tray has a champagne bubble glass tray. The included pearlized candles coordinate with the seashells and sand.

Fall or Autumn Table Centerpiece .. Unique Turkey Tealights

Fall or autumn wedding? Thanksgiving or Christmas wedding. I can't think of a more unique way to decorate your table than with these adorable (AND AFFORDABLE) Turkey tea lights. So different. So Unique. You get 4 to a set ... add some flowers, holiday candies or scattered leaves and you have an affordable and unique table centerpiece!

Turkey Tealight Holders Bring an inviting glow to your celebration with these traditional silhouettes in warm fall colors. Painted glass; wipe clean. 3 1/2" long. Set of four assorted. Tealight candles sold separately. Buy any two or more turkey tealight holders - only $14.99 each set!

Biker Wedding / Harley Themed Wedding? Here are some tips and clicks!

BIKE WEEK WEDDINGS

Reverend Ron is not your average preacher. He has performed weddings for the two wheeled set at the Sturgis Rally, Daytona Bike Week, Thunder Beach in Panama City and the Laconia Rally in New Hampshire.

Just because you ride and like to live YOUR life YOUR way doesn't mean you don't deserve to have your wedding the way you want. Reverend Ron provides this service because many people in the biker community do not feel comfortable in a church or courthouse or they would like to have their ceremony performed right on their bike. Well not only can The Rev perform your ceremony while you're on your bike but, he can delivery your vows anywhere you like. Reverend Ron provides wedding planning and officiant services for bikers anywhere they like. He does not have a chapel but he will go to your local bar, clubhouse, Harley dealership, park, beach or where ever you desire to have your wedding ceremony.

He'll even put a suit on if you ask him nice enough.

Reverend Ron understands your needs because he is a biker too. He will add a special touch to your wedding with his custom designed ceremony.

Reverend Ron Respects Your Lifestyle!

Click here for Reverend Ron' Website and prices!

The Traditional Biker Wedding Tux

Although bikers are known for their carefree style, some decorum is still needed. Suggestions are:

• Black leather doo rag or beret
• Black leather tie
• White dress shirt
• Black leather vest
• Black jeans
• Black or white socks
• Black boots
• Black Leather Jacket
• Denim

The Biker Wedding Gown?

Important, important, important. If you are planning on wearing your gown on the motorcycle you must allow room for your legs and sitting on the bike. Suggestions would be a gown with slits in the front and back or perhaps a gown with lace shorts underneath. White leather shorts; pants, halters are also very nice. Need a hat? How about chaps or a country style Western Gown? Two places you can visit on line are: Sheplers Western Wear Outlet. Save up to 60% on Boots, Jeans, Hats and more. or the
Cultured Cowboy.com

If your bike will be involved in your ceremony, you'll want to wear leathers. For such a special day, you might consider having special white leathers for the bride! One place where you can find white leather (reasonably priced is at Ebay (Click here: White Leather Halter's) The leather dress to the right (and above : ) )is a sample of what you can find on Ebay! Other places you can look:

• AMV Twin Biker Wear Online
• Bootbay.com
• H & M Harley-Davidson-wedding clothes and accessories
• SHEPLERS-The World's Largest Online Western Store - Chaps, Jeans, Boots, Bridal Gowns
• Torrid.com -Black, Leather, Goth Apparel & Shoes/boots
• Motorcycle - Apparel & Gear at BikeBandit.com!
• Rampage.com, your one stop shop for the hottest looks in junior apparel
• and, if you want the traditional wedding gown .... again: Wedding Gowns

For More Information Visit:

Laptop Bride's
Biker / Harley Themed Newsletter!

Going on a Rampage : ) - Lace Dress w/ Burgundy Lining

Lace fabric makes up this capsleeve dress, Ruched down the center with sequins adorning the top. Satin burgundy lining is attached. Satin ribbon detail is attached at the waist. Invisible side zip closure. Crinoline lining creates a full a-line skirt. 32" long measured down the side seam.




Lace Dress with Burgundy Lining






Frilie - Pair this gorgeous dress with these black shoes from the House of Dereon (The Beyonce & Tina Knowles collection) and you have a grand match! Sweet and sexy platform pump. Delicate bow detail on vamp. Light fabric detail around collar. Lightly padded footbed. Synthetic sole. 3 1/2" heel.

Hello Kitty Wedding, Hello Kitty Wedding Gown and ... wow, just fun!

The First Ever Hello Kitty Wedding

For those of you who are obsessed with "Hello Kitty," you'll be pleased to know that the Daiichi Hanyu hotel chain in Japan has begun offering Hello Kitty Princess Kitty wedding packages. Your ceremony can include "Hello Kitty" and "Dear Daniel" character escorts (best man and maid of honor) for the ceremony. How cool is that?

Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel (that's the name of Hello Kitty's piano
playing; wildlife photographer boyfriend ) accompany the newly-weds at the chapel when they exchange rings and vows, escort them to the reception and of course, pose for the pictures. In some of the plans the marrying couple get stuffed Kitty's, Kitty bouquets, a Kitty ring pillow, etc, and have the option of dressing like Kitty and Daniel.

The first-ever legally valid MTR Hello Kitty ream Wedding took place February 2007, at the MTR
Hong Kong Station. Witnessed by relatives, friends and MTR passengers, bridegroom Jamie and his bride Horlick (who was dressed in the first-ever Hello Kitty wedding gown, jointly designed by the MTR Corporation, Sanrio and Wonderful Arts, (the bride's wedding gown was filled with Hello Kitty patterns made of Austrian crystals.) ) with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, boarded the first-ever MTR Hello Kitty Wedding Train and traveled to the MTR Hong Kong Station. The wedding train was specially designed for the occasion with images of Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel dressed as little cupids covering the train body and compartments. The interior was decorated with flowers and ribbons.

Upon arriving at their destination, the couple was carried by a pair of rickshaws, amid cheers from MTR passengers,
towards the ceremonial venue at MTR Hong Kong Station. Led by the best man Dear Daniel and bridesmaid Hello
Kitty, the coulple proceeded to Hong Kong Station, which had been transformed to a wedding hall. Under the witness of the Civil Celebrant - Mr. Samuel Chan (solicitor), Hello Kitty, Dear Daniel, friends and relatives, (as well as MTR passengers) Jamie and Horlick were married.

The average price for a ceremony where all female guests
continually exclaim "kawaii !!!" is 2M yen (40 people). And if you are really into pink, above is a sample of a Hello Kitty Wedding Dress (which would probably work well as a bridesmaid dress : ).

Crab Wine Bottle Holder Wedding Favor & Decoration

For the beach-themed wedding, the highly realistic Crab Wine Bottle Holder is quite the favor. The 2 lb. Crab Wine Bottle Holder is made of resin and would be ideal decoration for your bar tables, but will also work well as guest favors.
Crab Wine Bottle Holder