NEW: Knot Wedding Shop and Wedding Ceremony Sand Jars

I am posting a quick note to let you all know about two new product lines that we are featuring here at Happy Is The Bride.

First, we have a line of partner products that we are listing for TheKnot.com. You will find customizable locking pocket knives and wedding card favors that can be planted in the flower garden and much more.

Secondly, I'm very excited to feature at least 30 different kinds of Wedding Ceremony Sand Jars in two different sizes. The Unity Sand Ceremony is similar to the more traditional unity candle and is gaining more popular traction recently for some couples. You can find more information eHow.com and WeddingEngraver.com.

Knot Wedding Shop :: Top Selling Products

If you'd like a convenient direct link to the new categories of TheKnot.com's wedding shop products that we are featuring, you will want to use the list below.

• Accessories
• Barware
• Books, Mags & Music
• Bracelets
• Candy & Cookie Favors
• Coaster Favors
• Flasks
• Garden Wedding Favors
• Napkins - BEVERAGE
• Napkins - LUNCHEON
• Personalized HERSHEY'S© Kisses
• Personalized HERSHEY'S© Kisses
• Personalized Wedding Favors
• Ribbon
• Tote Bags & Cosmetic Bags
• Wedding Bubbles
• Wedding Cake Toppers
• Wedding Cameras

Wedding Dress Candles - Set of Four Bridal Shower Favors

These dazzling Wedding Dress Candles commemorate one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning; the day you first saw your gown. Like a miniature princess dress in a tiny dress boutique, this handcrafted gown candle exudes total elegance. Each boxed favor stands almost 3 inches tall and is hand painted with silvery detail. From the detail on the bodice to the hand-tied satin bow at the waist this miniature gown will make any guest envious. Arrives boxed in four-paned display box tied with sheer organza ribbon and tied with matching silver Thank You tag. This item is sold as a set of 4 only. A matching personalized tag is also available with this favor. Sold in sets of 4 completed favors. Order 6 or more sets and receive matching personalized tags FREE.

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Announcement Coming Soon...

We are working behind the scenes to bring a new design to the store for this Winter and to expand the product catalog even more; adding new wedding favors, reception ideas and planning materials. Look for this as soon as possible.

Our First Christmas Ornament - Marquis by Waterford 2008

I've previously mentioned getting a "First Christmas Together" ornament that is so important to commemorate your first Christmas season together as a husband and wife. I found another beautiful option that is available with a slightly different style.

Marquis by Waterford 2008 Christmas Ornament

Be sure to get your Marquis by Waterford 2008 "Our First Christmas" Ornament.

"Our First Christmas Together" Ornament

Having an ornament to commemorate your first Christmas together is a great tradition that will be saved as a memento for many years. Every December, as the ornaments are placed on the tree you can reminisce about your first holiday season together.

Here's a good example that is currently available for a great price. This is the 2008 Lenox Our First Christmas Together Ornament available right now for $9.95 (and free shipping with code).

A four-tiered wedding cake is decorated with holly leaves and berries in this keepsake ornament. Two interlocking hearts from a crown-like cake topper. Each layer has gold wording that complete the commemorative inscription: 2008 Our 1st Christmas Together.

Read more about it and the review on the SlickDeals.net Forums or go directly to Lenox.com. And don't forget to use the free shipping code Free Shipping with code 4728697!

Update (2008/12/21)

I found out the Lenox is available directly from Amazon.com.

Order yours quickly in time to hang on your tree this year.

Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines On

The traditional folkish saying that our business name is based on is also the title of a book written by Leslie Jones and published by McGraw-Hill. You can see more information about this book at their web site, Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines On.

The book is a great coffee table addition chock full of folklore surrounding weddings and bridal traditions. Here is a snippet of the description from their site.

Far beyond the well tread "something borrowed, something blue" and typical bridal bouquet toss, there are hundreds of lesser known but fascinating customs and beliefs that play a special role in weddings worldwide. Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines On is a charming collection of unique nuptial traditions and superstitions.

From the excerpt available on Amazon.com, it seems to be equal parts history, folklore and anecdotes. I very much want to carry this book in our store, not only because the name matches our domain, but because it's exactly the right fit for what we want to sell.

I'm putting it on my to do list. But until I find a supplier, be sure to get the best price from one of the links above. You can also find the book on Google Book Search.

Skin Care - Wedding and Honeymoon Skin Care - Skin Care

Proper skin care preparation for your big day and honeymoon is very important.

I confess: I spent more money on skin care and cosmetics than I did on my wedding dress. Before the big day, I couldn't pass a drugstore skin care display or department-store cosmetics counter without picking up some version of what a doyenne of beauty once called 'hope in a jar.' The habit got so expensive, I probably should have registered for skin care and cosmetics at the Chanel counter instead of sheets and towels at Bed Bath & Beyond. And on my wedding day, I was wearing so much eye makeup (they tell you to glop it on for the wedding photos), I could barely blink without stinging tears falling to my cheeks. Fortunately, everyone assumed it was the emotion of the moment, rather than the irritants in the mascara, that choked me up.

Need to know what to do and what to pack? Check out the full article on About.com.

PR-GB.com... News from origin - Men's Wedding Bands: Help, Ideas, And Advice

For my wedding ring, I did not want something overly fancy or flashy. I'm a traditional and simple kind of guy. However, the options today for men in this department has been greatly expanded and it is nice to have many new options.

It wasn't too long ago that the selection of wedding rings for men in jewelry stores was limited to gold and platinum wedding bands. Nowadays, the selection of men's wedding rings is just as varied as those for women. The reason behind the big switch is demand. More and more men are opting for more than a traditional wedding band. If you hadn't considered more than a plain wedding band, the following information about what is now available for men may offer you an alternative.

Probably the most widespread change in the wedding band that you can choose is the type of metal. Gold and platinum are no longer the only choices you have for a wedding band. There is also Tungsten, two-toned gold, stainless steel, and titanium....

View the full article and press release at PR-GB.com.

Weddingstar - Designer of Over 2025 Unique Wedding Accessories

Here's a new resource I've found recently that will help everyone find the best deals on wedding accessories.

Our extensive selection of Bridal products feature many exclusive designs, inspired and manufactured by our talented staff. Hand finishing by skilled and experienced crafts people result in quality, unique wedding accessories. Innovative and fashionable products are combined with perennial favorites. This ability to respond to changing needs, has made Weddingstar a leader in the Wedding industry.

With the support of several thousand retailers, our distinctive line of wedding accessories can be seen on store shelves extensively throughout North America and increasingly in other countries around the world. We are extremely proud to have earned a reputation for quality, value and service.

Go visit Weddingstar.com.

Happy Bride Couture

The word 'couture' is defined as...

1. The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women.
2. Dressmakers and fashion designers considered as a group.
3. The high-fashion clothing created by designers.

For Florida residents looking for an all-in-one resource for getting your wedding gowns and other apparel, look no further!

For 25 years, Happy Bride has committed to providing the highest level of care to assure that your experience is one that will never be forgotten and treasured for years to come. We understand a bride's individuality, and that is why we pride ourselves by giving the finest personal attention. With our large in-store selection of nationally known designers we will help you find your perfect gown. Let us make your dreams become a reality. We promise your experience will be wonderful and unique.

They have a number of pages for Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid, Special Occasions, Collection, The Experience and Contact. Visit Happy Bride Couture today.

Etsy :: weddings

Would you like custom handmade products for your special wedding day? Etsy.com should be your best resource for finding what you are looking for.

Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade. Our mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. Our vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice: Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.

The great thing about this community site is that you will be purchasing your favors or decorations directly from the person or family that makes them with love by hand. Visit the 'weddings' category on Etsy.com today.

Bobblehead Wedding

How would you and your spouse-to-be enjoy having a wedding cake with a pair of bobblehead figurines that look like little caricatures of yourselves?

HD Design Center, LLC is the premier leading provider of custom bobble head dolls and hand sculpted figurines utilizing poly resin clay to capture your likeness from the photograph you provide us.

You can get all sorts of custom bobbleheads with real people's faces on them. Check out the wedding category at Bobblehead Wedding.