Best Ever Wedding Favor Idea for the NJ Crunchy Bride... Natural, Vegan Perfumes

Hey there, Crunchy NJ brides. Do you love the natural, earthy aroma of essential oil-based perfumes? Are you someone who gets a headache from regular perfume and you kind of wish there were better, more natural options for girly, scented products like perfumes, colognes, bath bombs and such?

Clearly, this bride is wearing natural perfume from Twinkle Apothecary. He finds her utterly sniffalicious.

Well, let me just tell you about Twinkle Apothecary. Owned by a cool chick named Stefanie whose last name escapes me at the moment... they sell really awesome, natural perfumes and related, essential oil based skincare products that any crunchy bride and her tribe of vegan bridesmaids would be proud to wear.

If you're looking for the perfect wedding favor, special gift for the bridesmaids, or something sexy and delicious to dab behind your ears, elbows, knees and wherever else on your wedding night... then check out the delicious goodies available at Twinkle Apothecary.

This is just a small sampling of the many intoxicating choices found at Twinkle Apothecary.

It's true, they're not in NJ but rather based out of Oklahoma City. And frankly, with delicious natural and vegan perfumes like these that I honestly find myself sniffing up all day.... that is A-OK by me.

Shipping is fast, the natural and vegan perfumes and skincare products are yummilicious and I wish I knew about them when I got married.

Go shopping for natural perfumes, and tell Stefanie that NJ Wedding on a Budget sent you.

Enjoy the yumminess!

Mongrammed Christmas Wedding Ornaments for the Holiday Season Bride and Groom

Looking for a special gift for the holiday-season bride and groom?

Brides, searching for a sweet little token wedding gift for your hubby-to-be? 

Explore hand-etched, monogrammed and personalized gifts from AtHomeWithPennie. Order this personalized, monogrammed, glass Christmas ornament in time for your first Christmas together as a married couple!

This hand-etched, monogrammed Christmas ornament makes a sweet Christmas wedding memento to hang on the tree each year of your new, married life together.

Etsy crafter AtHomeWithPennie creates these etched ornaments, etched wine glasses, and many more unique, personalized gifts.


Check out her offerings right here, and place your custom order for your Winter Wedding etched-glass holiday ornament by contacting her on Etsy.

Cute "Wifey" Tee Shirt for the Bride to Be

Photo property of Jazmyn Osuna Tkach. Click to order now!

Here's a little casual addition to your bridal boudoir. The "Wifey" racer back tank or tee is made of soft, comfortable cotton. Great as a beach coverup, an extra layer to wear while jogging or doing yoga, or even just something to lounge around in when you're hangin' at home with hubs.

Crafty NJ mom Jazmyn can print up this super-cute top for you and have it shipped out in time for the honeymoon. She's also offering a bridesmaid special... order five, and the bride's shirt is free. Choice of tank or tee shirt.

Hubby will love you in it!

Why not order one from her Etsy page right now.

Couples' Massage: the Wedding Gift that Keeps on Giving

Looking for a special gift to give your husband or wife for your wedding? Try massage... the gift that keeps on giving!

Between the stress of daily life and the trials and tribulations you'll face together over the years... massage is a great way to ease tension, reconnect and rekindle the romance between you.

One good way to get the feel for massage is by having one from a professional! You will learn the basics and find out what feels good. You can also get acquainted with massage oils such as lavender or geranium, that promote relaxation and well being.

It's also a nice idea to buy a book that teaches the basics of massage. Keep it by the bed stand for easy access to some quality relaxation techniques.

Irish Blessing for Your New Home Together

Mompreneurs, We'll Advertise Your Wedding Based Business Here FREE through January 1, 2016

Here at NJ Wedding on a Budget, we have a special place in our hearts for Mompreneurs... those busy, busy ladies who run their own business for some extra household income.

If you're a NJ Mom with Mad Skillz that work for the wedding set, then please tell us about you and what you do!

Hand-painted wedding-day champagne flutes and water goblets.
Contact laurasglassart@verizon.net or check her out on Facebook!

Scented handmade honey soap favors by Jessica Wyble.
Find her on Facebook or at www.weeblewobblehoneyfarm.com

So, What Type of Wedding Vendor Are You?

Whether you're a florist who makes wedding bouquets, a seamstress who can alter the bridal gown, a painting pro who fashions favors, a wedding-day photographer or whatever else... talk to us. Frugal NJ brides are ready and willing to pay you for your talent, and they also appreciate any discounts or deals you can offer!

Gorgeous table cards by horticulturist mom Leah Ducey. Located in South Jersey.
Contact leah.ingalsbe.ducey@gmail.com

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Thanks, as always, for reading NJ Wedding on a Budget.

Letters to the Bride Book: Wedding-Day Memories to Cherish for Always

Image courtesy of Pinterest

Here's another great (and frugal!) gift idea for the bride from "her ladies": hand-written letters from the heart.

My sister-in-law's mom asked all of us girls in the bridal party to write letters to the bride in anticipation of her special day.

At first, I wasn't sure what to write. But then I started thinking about how I was the only sister of the groom, who would soon be gaining a second sibling – the sister I never had!

It really was kind of cool, and deserving of some official acknowledgement. My brother was marrying a terrific girl who we would soon be joining families with. And both she and her family were pretty darned special!

So the letter came forth from my brain pretty quickly. I sent it off to her mom via email, along with everybody else in the wedding party who had excited feelings and sentimental memories to share on paper.

The bride's mom then printed all of the letters, and added them to a ring binder with a pretty, decorated cover – turning them into a lovely and sentimental wedding keepsake to cherish forever!

What a great idea; and if there's time, you can really get creative about it.

Possibilities...

Keep the letters brief, and hire a calligraphy artist to hand-pen them on parchment paper.

Read the letters out loud at the wedding shower or rehearsal dinner. (If you intend to do this, just let the bridesmaids know in advance that their words will be shared with everyone!)

(Or, read snippets from each letter to the bride out loud, and save the rest for her to read in private.)

Include photos with each letter. If you can make it a throwback moment (think "sisters at Halloween, circa 1984)", all the better!

Ask everyone to hand-write their letters on pretty stationery. There is something really sweet about a hand-written sentiment.

Hand-decorate the cover of your Letters to the Bride book. The photo above shows one that someone on Pinterest shared... really cool!

Don't forget... the mothers of both the bride and groom may have some special thoughts and sage womanly advice to share. Be sure to invite them to write letters as well!