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Top 8 Wedding Party Photo Frames . . . the perfect personalized gift
Weddings Are Fun sells Wedding Party Frames that make wonderful keepsakes for your attendants. Before the wedding, you can give each member of your wedding party a frame that is personalized with your own special message. Then, after the wedding, you can give them a 4 x 6 inch photo for their frames. Now, they have a beautiful keepsake of your wedding. Choose from: Bridesmaid Frame, Maid of Honor Frame, Matron of Honor Frame, Junior Bridesmaid Frame, Flower Girl Frame, Best Man Frame , Groomsman Frame, or Usher Frame. Each one is available in a variety of colors to choose from.
Top 8 #personalized #photo #frames for the wedding party #weddinggifts #weddingkeepsakes
Art & Sole : Fantasy "Art Shoes" from the Stuart Weitzman Collection

Do you LOVE shoes? Do you LOVE art?

Whether you love one or both, the new coffee-style book Art & Sole by Jane Gershon Weitzman {husband to the famous Stuart Weitzman} will be a treasured keepsake. 

Inside this book you will find around 150 shoes from over 1,000 that have been commissioned for display in the store windows since the first Stuart Weitzman retail shop opened in the mid-1990's on Madison Avenue in NYC. Keep in mind, the shoes showcased inside this book are not meant to be worn. "Art shoes" are pure fantasy. You will flip through the pages of Art & Sole in amazement as you see shoes made from the most unique materials including feathers, paper, ceramic, metal, resin, playing cards, corrugated cardboard, Swarovski crystals, even fresh flowers {by Jane Carroll} and frosting {by THE Sylvia Weinstock}.

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Art & Sole is the perfect gift for any occasion including bridal showers and for gifting to the bridal party. The book is gorgeous even before it's opened as it features a vibrant red cloth hardcover with an elaborately embossed crystal shoe and gilded edging on the pages of the book. There's even a satin ribbon marker {not sure why exactly, but I love books that have this}. This book retails for $30, but right now you can purchase Art & Sole for just $21.77.

For the month of October, 100% of the profits from the sale of Art & Sole will go towards breast cancer research {Jane "spearheaded philanthropy for the Stuart Weitzman company by generating funds to support breast and ovarian cancer research and awareness}.

If you are looking for Stuart Weitzman shoes you can wear, you might like some of these . . .
Personalized Wedding Flip Flops : the "comfortable" bridesmaid gift
Weddings Are Fun sells Cathy's Concepts Personalized Wedding Flip Flops and JDS Personalized Wedding Flip Flops. You and your bridesmaids will love wearing comfortable flip flops at your wedding and reception. These are much more comfortable than wearing high heels. The ladies will have a more fun and enjoyable day for sure!. Plus, they make wonderful bridesmaid gifts. Your bridesmaids will love seeing their own names on their pair, too. Weddings Are Fun also sells Custom Made Wedding Flip Flops in 60 Ribbon Colors.
Personalized #Wedding #Flip #Flops : the comfortable bridesmaid gift
Cathy's Concepts Personalized Wedding Flip Flops are available in 13 thread colors and in Black and White flip flop colors. Each pair is adorned with a beautiful rhinestone at the toe. Available in Women's Sizes 5 – 12.
Personalized Wedding Flip Flops with a rosebud adornment | from @weddingflipflop
JDS Personalized Wedding Flip Flops are available in 15 thread colors and in Black and White flip flop colors. Each pair is adorned with a beautiful rosebud at the toe. Available in Women’s Sizes 5 – 10.
Unique Wedding Gift Ideas : "Be Yourself, Together" with Target Wedding

Today's post was so fun to put together. I love thinking "outside the box". So when Target asked me to interpret their wedding theme of "Be Yourself, Together", I immediately knew I was up for the challenge. I had to think of two products from Target, that even though they might not be typically paired together, they create a unique and inspiring wedding gift when combined. The rule was that one of the items had to specifically be from the Target Wedding Registry. When I saw the Schwinn Legacy Cruisers I knew I had the first part of the challenge completed.

I love the idea of wedding gift shopping for couples using the theme "Be Yourself, Together". After all - a marriage brings two unique people together, yet you want to still celebrate their individuality. So, what could be better than shopping for a unique item for each person, that they can use on their own and share with one another?

The gift items I chose for "Be Yourself, Together" would also be a great choice for my husband and myself. My husband loves to mountain bike and is particularly fond of road biking these days. Me? I'd rather take a nice leisurely long hot shower {so nice soft towels would be my choice}. I'm going to be completely honest and say that sweating is on my list of least favorites things. So, this is where the "Be Yourself" part comes in. However, these two gift items would also be used by both of us {hence the "Together" part}, as I definitely love a relaxing bike ride, especially in the cool days of fall and after a strenuous bike ride {by him}, you have to take a shower to get clean, right?

Are any of you registered at Target or if you're already married, was your registry with Target? If you can think of any unique items to pair together for your registry, what would it be?

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This post is brought to you by Target, but all opinions and content are my own. You can follow along on twitter with the hashtag #TargetWedding to see what other bloggers have put together as their two products of choice for "Be Yourself, Together".
Bridesmaid Gifts : make it special with a personalized gift
Weddings Are Fun carries beautiful Bridesmaid Gifts. Your bridesmaids will love receiving a personalized gift from you. It adds a special meaning when you personalize a gift with their name. Choose from a wide variety of bridesmaid gifts including bridesmaid candles, bridesmaid frames, bridesmaid flip flops, barefoot sandals, foot lace, tote bags, vases, apparel and other unique gifts. Show your bridesmaids how much you appreciate them being there for you on your special day.
Bridesmaids Gifts - making it personalized
Bridesmaid Flip Flops: Choose from 60 ribbon colors and 9 flop colors. We specialize in matching ribbon colors to your wedding colors. Your bridesmaids will be happier wearing our comfortable flip flops to your wedding or reception. They will definitely be having more fun.

Colored Dipped Canvas Tote Bag: These bags are new and are very popular. Choose from 6 dipped bottom colors. Each bag is personalized with a first name, monogram or one initial in your choice of 20 thread colors. There is a clutch and wine tote available with the same dipped bottoms to match.

Chevron Spa Bag: These unique bags with a zig zag design are available in 7 colors, and can be personalized in your choice of 12 thread colors. They're 8.5 inches wide so they can hold your cosmetics and your other favorite items.

Plush Hooded Spa Robe: Whether you’re planning a day at the spa with the girls before your wedding, or want to give them something that they can wear on the morning of your wedding while they’re getting ready, these personalized robes make wonderful gifts for bridesmaids.

Bridesmaid Candle: These Bridesmaid Candles can be decorated in your choice of 12 Swarovski Crystal colors, regular lace, French lace, real flowers or seashells. Over 60 candle designs to choose from. These make truly unique gifts because you can write your own personal 5 line message to each individual bridesmaid.

Personalized Women’s Jewelry Box: These make beautiful gifts for bridesmaids. Each leather jewelry box has 10 compartments to keep their favorite jewelry in. Plus, the glass is personalized with the bridesmaid’s first name.

Personalized Lasting Memories Keepsake Box: This unique gift is great for holding photos from your bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, wedding and other personal keepsake items. Includes 2 lines of personalization on the front of the box.

Personalized Glass Photo Vase: A personalized flower vase that can be used forever makes a wonderful gift. After the wedding, your bridesmaids can display their favorite photo of your wedding in the front, and the vase holds flowers as a reminder of your special day.