Looking for extravagant wedding jewelry without sky-high prices?  Consider renting your jewelry!  Adorn Brides is a newly-launched online company that offers fine jewelry renting across the United States.  Each piece of jewelry is designed with genuine diamonds and precious metals.  Adorn Brides' jewelry is available to rent for a fraction of their original retail value.  Look and feel like the diva you are on your big day with jewelry from Adorn Brides.

 Happy Planning!  -weddingonthebrain.com- Samantha Woods

Not everyone has to break the bank on flowers... are you looking to make things inexpensive as possible and have time on your hands? Above are mixed flower bouquets you can buy at the grocery store to make hand held bridesmaid bouquets. All you need is some inexpensive flowers, floral wire and green flower tape which you can be purchased at any local craft store. Real Simple has some great ideas on bouquets, check out their ideas  www.realsimple.com. Now go make some gorgeous bouquets.

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~Jenny!

Looking for a Beauty studio that caters to brides and their beauty needs? Well look no further....The Primping Parleur is a place that does just that, from brows to bikini lines, lips to lashes, they do it all!! The Primping Parleur is a girl-friendly environment that will make you feel like a million bucks! Comfy chairs, hand made furnishings, perfect lighting, and a bit of bling--The Parleur is bar-none the most glamorous place to get primped and pampered before your big day!  For more information about The Primping Parleur go to www.primpingparleur.com.

Happy Planning!-weddingonthebrain.com-Danielle Graven

     When creating your guest list, there will always be those few who live so far away, yet they make sure they are there to share your special day. Being the busy bride you are, wouldn't it be nice to show them how much you appreciate them coming. Unfortunately, you’re a little short on time with the wedding so near. Good news, why don’t you give them a warm welcome with homemade cookies. The best part is all you have to do is pick the phone up, thanks to Hot Cookies (805- 564- 2397). Homemade cookies in different varieties like peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate chip will be delivered straight to their hotel room. Leave it to Christina Gumpert to do the work. A dozen gift box cost $22.50 and you can even arrange party favors for reception. Christina says cookies are better because, “You can’t Eat Flowers!”

www.hotcookies.com

Happy Eating! ~ Rachel Nickens

Everyone is usually on a budget when they are getting married, though some people's budget is stricter than other. One great way to find some cheap "recyled" things for your wedding is www.ebay.com! You can find slightly used or even new stuff on the site, there is everything from cake stands and cake cutters to ring bearers pillows and shoes! No matter what your budget is, the site is always worth a look!

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~Jenny~

Did you know what flowers you use at your wedding can have an underlying meaning or set a sentimental undertone to the wedding or reception. So why not use flowers that look great but also have a great meaning. Listed below are the meanings that we have associated with flowers:

Amaranthus: Constancy and fidelity
Amaryllis: Pride, pastoral beauty
Anemone: Abandonment, forsakenness, sincerity, fragility
Chrysanthemum: Happiness and long life
Chrysanthemum (White): Truth
Chrysanthemum (Yellow): Secret admirer
Chrysanthemum (Red): Love
Daffodil (a.k.a. Narcissus): Respect and good fortune, chivalry, unrequited love
Daisy: Innocence, loyal love, purity
Forget-Me-Not: Faithful love and memory, true love
Iris: Faith and wisdom, inspiration
Ivy: Fidelity, wedded love, affection
Lilac: First love
Lily: Purity and sweetness
Lily of the Valley: Renewed happiness and humility
Orchid: Love and beauty
Peony: Happiness and prosperity
Rose (Red): Love and desire
Rose (White): Purity and innocence
Sweet Pea: Departure
Tulip: True love
Violet: Modesty
Zinnia: Thoughts of friends, thoughts of absent friends

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~Jenny~

Remember those fun childhood toys, cootie catchers? Why not bring back those fun times to give your guest something to talk about by using "Cootie Catcher." Personalize your Cootie Catcher with fun facts about the two of you or use it as a program and it's a great way to keep your gust occupied while they are waiting. Created by Kat's Krafts, she can personalize create your own personal style.

This website also has great ideas for hand made invitations, party favors, and other wedding must haves.

http://www.etsy.com

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~ Rachel

Once again when talking about wedding planning we are brought back to the wondrous internet. EverlastingWedding.net is another great resource to show off your special day. Based in Los Angeles , CA , EverlastingWedding.net is a full-service web-production and web-design company. This company is there to create a personalized FLASH website that will be able to give guests details and information on your engagement and big day, as well as the website will be there for after the wedding. Then guests and friends will be able to see pictures from the wedding and how you and your husband are adjusting to married life!

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~Jenny!

Everyone wants to look amazing on their big day, so make-up is an important part of that. One person that you can always count on to make you look beautiful is Berit Digerud.

Berit's career in makeup artistry began after personally experiencing the importance of correct makeup for the wedding day - creating an appropriate look for the theme, feeling confident that the makeup would last all day and look great in photos, and most importantly, feeling like the most beautiful woman in the world on that day! Recently Makeup By Berit placed in the top three in MyFoxLA’s “Best of OC Hotlist!”

http://www.makeupbyberit.com

www.weddingonthebrain.com ~Jenny~

This is perfect if your main design color is "chocolate brown: or if you are planning your wedding around any time chocolate sales are big! For example  if it were around Valentine's day, why not add a "Hershey's" kiss as a sliced garnish on the rim. Check out the kisses of all kisses which say...JUST MARRIED!