Monthly Archive: January 2012

2 Birds, 1 Day Giveaway

Calling all engaged couples who want to be the luckiest engaged couple ever! (Well, besides being so lucky as to have found everlasting love.) Now is your chance to win free photography and free cinema for your December 2012 – December 2013 wedding by two very talented vendors, including Rose Pedals featured vendor Jillian McGrath …

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How Romantic are Horse-Drawn Carriages?

You might have seen one on Sex and the City.  Or Seinfeld. Or Barefoot in the Park. Or Home Alone 2.  The media is enraptured by the image of a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride on a quiet street in Central Park.   It’s visual.  It’s different.  It’s calming in the midst of the chaos of New …

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Lauren & Jason’s Harmonious Outdoor Wedding

Where did you have the wedding: We had the wedding ceremony outdoors at Downingtown Country Club in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The reception was held inside the club. I was so happy to have an outdoor ceremony! The weather was perfect. What was the ceremony like: The pastor spoke a lot of the beauty of marriage and …

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What Makes Raven + Crow Studio Awesome?

We had the pleasure of e-meeting Katie and Troy, the vegan powerhouse duo behind Raven + Crow Studio, a few months back when they reached out for an interview with Rose Pedals’ founder, Kristin Lajeunesse. We thought, ‘how fun would it be to do an interview exchange.’ Hoorayz! And here we are. Kristin’s interview can …

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4 Tips to Keep your DIY Budget in Check

While doing as many things yourself as possible is a great way to save money on your wedding, those crafty supplies can still add up to quite a bit of cash.  So here are a few tips to keep your DIY budget tamed. 1. Craft Store Coupons:  Pretty much all of the large craft stores …

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Your Vegan Wedding Album: The Why and the How

So you prepare a wonderful vegan dinner party. The one where you lay out the bamboo napkins, place fresh flowers at the center of the table, light a few soy candles and prepare the yummy vegan recipes that you’ve planned in advance. Before your guests arrive, you snap a photo of the final presentation and …

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Donate Vegan Food to Those in Need

Chances are you will have some leftovers from your wedding, whether its buffet, plated, and pot-luck. Whether you’re working with a caterer or yourself, make sure that extra food doesn’t go in the trash while you jet off to your honeymoon. Many food banks will only take canned food and other non-perishable items and your …

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Vegan Boudoir Photography in Boston!

Today’s guest post is by our friend Michele of Normand Ashley Photography. Michele is a vegan of eleven years and uses only cruelty-free photography equipment for her photo shoots. It’s true, boudoir photography is back by popular demand and trendier than you might think. Women of all shapes and sizes are seeking out this type …

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Tips & Trends for Outfitting Your Bridesmaids

Ever wondered why bridesmaids all wear the same dresses? The history of Western bridesmaids can be traced back to the Roman belief that ten witnesses dressed identically to the bride and groom be present in order to outsmart evil spirits who might be attempting to harm the couple. In biblical times, bridesmaids were servants who …

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