{SALE} Melissa Sweet, Baker's Twine and Kraft Paper Tags

Hello again! I figure now is a good time to share all the wedding goodness I have for sale. Apparently I have this strange habit of buying in bulk because I never can measure how much I am really going to need. And after I am all done with it, I sell it brides like you who are looking for these necessary items for a very inexpensive price. So, here goes the list of sale items {which, if I might add, really is ever-expanding} Melissa Sweet Wedding Dress:

Now, I can't post any photos of the dress on the blog, but if you want to see which one it is, you can e-mail me at littlemissengaged@gmail.com and I can send you the listing. I will tell you that it is from the Spring 2011 collection and I paid $5200 and am selling it for $3500. It is a size 2 but can be taken in or out.

Baker's Twine:

Everyone seems to need this at some point during their wedding. Really, it's a total necessity! I am using navy blue and white ALL over the place. Here is the deal, you really can't find this stuff at the prices I am selling it for and I am only selling it for so cheap because once I made up my mind and used all that I needed, well, I had A LOT left over! I can send you a variety of colors, or any amount from 25 yards to 1,000 yards of this stuff! {25 yards: $1, 100 yards: $3, 250 yards: $7.)

Colors: red/white, navy blue/white, baby blue/white, light green/white, dark green/white, and brown/white.

Kraft Paper Shipping Tags:

Next up we have a total trend of the season, kraft paper shipping tags. Use these for save the dates, escort cards, tags, labels, etc. etc. etc. Really, the list goes on and on and on. The size of these tags are 3 3/4 x 2 1.2 inches.

Melissa Sweet Wedding Dress:

Now, I can't post any photos of the dress on the blog, but if you want to see which one it is, you can e-mail me at littlemissengaged@gmail.com and I can send you the listing. I will tell you that it is from the Spring 2011 collection and I paid $5200 and am selling it for $3500. It is a size 2 but can be taken in or out.

More to come soon :) Like actual designs and stuff like that. Super duper excited about all of that when I finally get to share.

Videography Giveaway!

I have recently begun yet another endeavor to keep my plate nice and full (and almost tipping over!). This time I get to do the fun part and talk to brides about wedding videography all day long. (That statement makes my life sound like a walk in the park! I'll take it.) Since I have the hook ups to videography now, of course I HAVE to pass it onto you guys.

Source

So here is the deal. It's a pretty big one too. Silber Studios started (and still remains) a photography show where they have the chance to interview some of the top photographers in the industry. They began opening up their brand to include services such as  wedding videography. That is where I came in. Apparently people think I know a thing or two about weddings :)

We are looking for brides who so deserve these services, but we are going to go even further by offering $500-$1000 off! Can you believe it? (where do I sign up?? Oh and depending on the package, that is roughly, 30% off!)

Here is how to enter:

Create an inspiration board of your wedding. Include some of the details you are adding and some of the ideas you are incorporating. If I were you I would also write a little blurb about the wedding to get me really interested! Send your submission to allison@engagedandinspired.com.

Oh and guess what. There is no limit to the number of people that win. For the next month we are going to pick out the winners and we are going to keep going until we are satisfied!

So go ahead and get that board done and sent! It could save you a ridiculous amount on your wedding!

We Love You Erin!

My Wedding Wednesday Finds post is going to come a day late to make room for something that I think is even better than anything else :)

Of course we all know and love Erin from Sparkle & Hay and in the event of her upcoming wedding (eeks!) all of us have put a little special together for her! Of course we have to give major props to Kate from Ruby & Willow for facilitating this entire project and creating this gorgeous piece!

Happy almost wedding day Erin! We all love you!

To stay tuned on all things Sparkle & Hay, we have created the Twitter hashtag #Erinweds. Check it out and enjoy this lovely piece of art for now!

{Surprise, Surprise} Launching The Ultimate Vendor Directory

I've got a little Friday surprise for all of you! I have decided to launch "The Inspired List" just a little bit early. And why you ask? Well, because life is full of unexpected surprises and today I have one for you. I have decided to pay it forward to give you guys a little something to brighten your Friday! Why not right?

Without further ado, let me introduce to you, The Inspired List! Now go, check it out for yourself!

Vendors: sign up is very simple and easy to do! We offer a free listing and a paid listing (only $20!) to be a part of the site! You really can't beat those prices. Sign Up Here to be a part of The Inspired List.

More on prizes, giveaways, and everything else shortly!

Shiny Orb Design Re-Launch!

Today is the re-launch of the site, Shiny Orb! A site dedicated to finding the best for your bridesmaids!

Shiny Orb is a social shopping site for wedding apparel.  The site has a "Dressing Room" feature, where bridal parties can come together to browse, discuss, and shop dresses together.  This site is designed with "long-distance bridal parties" in mind.  Shiny Orb doesn't actually sell the dresses on the site -- but they aggregate them from multiple designers and online retailers so that bridal parties can browse ample selection and find the best ones to purchase!

Talk about fantastic usability! I love when people take their ideas and help other brides by creating something useful. Enjoy brides and bridesmaids!

The Inspired List Launching October 12!

I figured it was due time to give all of you a great big update on The Inspired List. The anticipation is just killing me. It's SOOO pretty and it actually works! I really can't wait for the simplicity it will bring to both vendors and brides. Like really really really, it is going to make everything SO much easier.

If you haven't already, go to theinspiredlist.com and sign up for an e-mail update when the site launches!

First of all, the prizes, OH THE PRIZES! I have been so very lucky enough to work with some amazing vendors, shop owners and sponsors to compile a list of some of the most fantastic prizes for all you brides out there. These are like jealous-worthy prizes. Not to mention all the generous vendors who are offering discounts on services for launch week! I can't wait to release it to you all. I'm hurting here, you know how I hate keeping secrets! Oh and if you vendors think I have forgotten about you......just wait till you hear what I have in store for you!

I said before that there are a lot of ways to get involved with The Inspired List. Since then, the list of ways keeps expanding! And of course, we are still totally open and interested in taking on more!

Vendors:

We are officially testing the site! If you would like an early peek and early sign-up on The Inspired List, e-mail me at theinspiredist@gmail.com and I will reward you with an upgrade for one month for free!

I am also giving vendors the chance to gain some extra promotion by offering launch week discounts for brides. If you would like to offer a discount, money off your shop, or anything like that- e-mail me theinspiredlist@gmail.com

Shop Owners:

If you want to offer up something to giveaway during launch week, e-mail me to set that up. In exchange, you will get a featured post about your shop and brand. You can also offer discounts on items and you will be added to our special discount board for people to shop it up at your store!

Bloggers:

If you are interested in covering the launch of The Inspired List, I would be utterly delighted. As a thank you, I will give you a sneak peek of the site as well as anything else you want! (well, ok maybe not anything, but I will help you out!) E-mail me for details!

Brides:

If any brides are interested in seeing the site early and giving me some feedback, I would totally love to hear it! E-mail me at theinspiredlist@gmail.com

Get ready everyone, the launch is officially set for October 12, 2010. I'll see you then!

Kraft Shipping Tags {For Sale}

These days I am getting quite creative with my wedding day projects. With that comes the obvious problem of "extras". So, here we go again with the next item I have up for uber-cheap sale, kraft paper shipping tags.

Talk about obsessions, THESE I am obsessed with. There are so many ways to use these for your wedding that it is almost ridiculous. Let me just put it this way, stamps, baker's twine, kraft shipping tags, and keys. These are my escort cards. And no, these won't be like escort cards you have ever seen before.

Anyways, if you are in the market for some medium Kraft Paper Shipping Tags to make your wedding a bit more detailed and a bit more personal, here you go!

I am selling each for 25 cents or 100 for $20! Just like with the Baker's Twine for sale, it is cheaper than anywhere I have seen.E-mail me: littlemissengaged@gmail.com to order.

Wedding Wednesday Finds

Consider this my version of the so loved "Friday Finds" posts. Truth be told, I quite the folder of "finds" years worth, to be exact! So some of these may be things we haven't seen on the 'sphere for some time now. It's nice for me to dusk off these old photos and it is also funny to see how my style changes. Kind of like when you clean out your closet and can't believe you ever wore that shirt. Same thing, but with weddings styles! So here goes nothing! Enjoy some pretty for the day.

source: Kiss the Groom

I'm highly considering a small cake. One of these little mini beauties. They are so sweet and delicate, I just want to stare at it all day.

Source: (I'm kind of a professional bridesmaid)

A good sign never gets overlooked. I love when people are coordinated enough to create a full style for their wedding. I am glad I have Ian to design everything for me ( really, what would I do without him?) otherwise you would see no paper products at all creative at my wedding!

Source: Yvette

Obsession with this color palette and these shots. Srsly to die for.

Source: I'm Kind of a Professional Bridesmaid

Who's mocking up a candy table? This one is so very cute, and with the pops of blush? Love it.

Source: Yvette

And of course, a vintage camera. LOVE it.

As far as my wedding plans, I am getting somewhere. I realized that I have been freaking out about the design of the space way too much. All my "details" are really small totally personalized things that will make the event ours in every way we look at it. I don't want it to be a "set" like a play would have, but instead, just a bunch of those little things that mean so much to us.

So, I'll let Holman Ranch take the cake in terms of the set (I couldn't have found a better place to do so) and I am going to focus on those things that make Holman Ranch ours and ours alone.

That being said, here we go with the DIY projects. First up: Escort Cards. Everything is in the mail and that will be starting oh so soon!

PS: I still have tons of Baker's Twine, Kraft paper shipping tags, and white 4x4 gift boxes for sale. If you need any supplies for super dooper cheap, just e-mail me! (allison@engagedandinspired.com)

PPS: What do you think I am using this PPS to say? You got it, The Inspired List! We have over 20 amazing giveaways (literally, I'm fully jealous of the prizes) for brides and vendors! Not to mention a site that is going to blow your mind and revolutionize how you find your vendors (while staying totally in budget)! I know, I can't wait either. Only a few more weeks. Oh and send some mental love Ian's way for this site, he is working his little butt off! Again, what would I do without him?

Paper Straws and Many Other Party Supplies

Finding favorite crafting shops is one of my favorite things to do. They inspire me to do more creative things (that will never look as good as that. I swear these people have magical hands!) but nevertheless, they make me feel like things are possible if I just open my mind up to the ordinary. Ok, that all sounded very fairytail-esque, but it still holds true. I posted a bit back about my extreme love of striped straws, but you wouldn't believe how incredibly hard these things are to find. I don't even know of many other places that sell them besides Fort & Field. So today, I am giving you all the heads up on where to find striped straws, amazingly cute cookie boxes, striped bags, and so many other great items that will make your craft projects SO much easier, and so much cuter too. I mean, honestly, look at these things.

Anything and everything you need to make cute little favors! PLUS, do you see these number push pins? How cute of an idea is this for the escort card table. Escort cards and kraft paper tags would be adorable. And of course, PAPER STRAWS! Who's favorite is that?? Mine of course!

Check out all these little musts and so much more at the Fort & Field shop as well as their Etsy Shop. Oh and make sure you check out the blog as well.

Update: The Inspired List, an all new way to search for vendors, is launching October 12. Make sure you are signed up to receive an e-mail update when the site launches! Also, find out how you can be involved now!

Monday Morning Boudoir

I'm excited to show such a fun boudoir shoot with you all today. This shoot was done by Henry + Masci Photography who now specialize in boudoir shoots. Such amazing photos came out of this shoot and I am so excited to share. I know there has been a lot of talk about it here and there, but really, who is doing a boudoir shoot?? Are you doing it before your wedding or maybe as a 1 year present? Now, let's get to the shoot, and since I know we are all looking at her jewelry, let me just say that her necklace is just amazing!

{Credit} Photos: Henry + Masci Photography, Make Up: Jessica Sara Taylor, Hair: Shelby Ferris

Next up, let me say a quick word about The Inspired List! It is definitely coming soon. I have been playing with it and it all works! Few more geeky things have to be done, then we can launch it to all of you! It will be launched to vendors before the actual launch week, so if you are a vendor and are not signed up to receive an e-mail update, do it now so you get to hear about it first! As for brides, launch week will officially be October 12-16! During this time will have TONS of giveaways for brides and vendors, lots of amazing content to show, and of course, a new and amazing way to find vendors fast and easily with what you need and want. Stay tuned, everyone, it all goes down in the next two weeks! If you are a blogger, vendor, bride, or shop owner and want to be a part of it now, check out all the ways you can get involved!