Everything Wedding Blog Carnival : 2nd Edition

Big thanks to BrideTide.com for choosing the Austin Wedding Blog to host this month's Everything Wedding Blog Carnival: 2nd edition! I hope you all enjoy this collection of wedding links as much as we did. If you're interested in hosting the next edition of the wedding blog carnival on your blog, send an email to info@bridetide.com . Thanks!

You have got to check out this DIY Pearl Necklace found over at StyleMePretty. Everything used for the necklace was found at a Michael’s store.

Ever thought about giving yourself a DIY Wedding Manicure? Here's a great little tutorial that will inspire you to have your nails looking great while keeping your budget in check.

Christina over at Intimate Weddings explains how handwritten weddings are a hot trend and tempts us to whip out the stationery and get nostalgic.

Wedding Paper Divas list out some alternative DIY ceremony tosses that are sure to satisfy any couple. Our favorite are the sparklers!

These Mini Bundt Cake Favors from Stella of Simply Dazzling Events shows us how to add a little homemade vibe to a regal affair.

Allow each of your guests to go home with an enduring reminder of your big day with these cute Large DIY Crepe Paper Roses shared by Stylish Events.

Before jetting off with your sweetheart on that romantic honeymoon getaway, make sure you read the 10 Things Every Honeymooner Needs to Know. These are some good tips to ensure your honeymoon is everything you hope for, and more.

If You Think You Can't Afford A Honeymoon, think again. A little creativity and some frugal money saving tips can make your honeymoon a memorable and joyous memory to be proud of.

Wedding Bee has a great post by Miss Mouse that talks about alternative gift registry ideas and how the non-traditional choices can be a smart choice for some.

Savvy Sugar gives some great advice with their 8 Money Saving Tips For Your Honeymoon. Solid advice from a great resource.

The frugal-minded fashionista will love this list of Top 10 Cheap-Chic Honeymoons put together by Brides.com. Your wedding budget will thank you.

Have you ever heard of HoneyFund.com? It's a nifty little website that lets you “register” by adding activities to your honeymoon itinerary. Turn a great gay honeymoon into the GREATEST honeymoon!

Cosmopolitan lists 10 Things You Didn't Know About Bachelor Parties and gives the low-down on what really happens at bachelor parties.

CNN asks: Why Not Give A Wedding Gift They Can Really Use and explains that some newly wed couples could greatly benefit from an hour of financial planning instead of that new blender.

Here are some great tips from OneWed.com that shows you How to Survive Your Father Daughter Wedding Dance. I think tip #1 is probably the most important.

The Man Registry offers up some advice on handling conflicts that arise during wedding. planning with a guest post from Elizabeth Doherty Thomas.

Imagine planning two weddings in two different countries! Susan interviews Laurie and gets the inside scoop on how it's all going down in her Brides On The Brink series.

Welcome your traveling wedding guests with some cute Out of Town Guest Bags that are sure to make visiting friends and relatives feel right at home.

Looking For Vegan Honeymoon Ideas? Emily shares her finds on the Happy Vegetable Blog. All destinations are worthy vacation spots, complete with cruelty-free fare and peaceful surroundings.

This article on Divine Caroline takes non-typical honeymoon destinations to a new level with 10 Unique Honeymoon Destinations.

So you got the wedding planned, the tickets booked and then all of a sudden, you realize you don't know what to pack! Take a deep breath, The Frisky's guide on What To Wear To a Destination Wedding will answer your questions and keep you looking great.

These Antique Wedding Dresses shared by Amanda from Vintage Glam Weddings will have your head swooning with delight. The 1950’s Priscilla of Boston is cute beyond words.

A little red, a little blue and a whole lot of roses make Nicole and Mike's Real Wedding major eye-candy over at the Southern Weddings blog. The rose bouquet is to die for!

If you're wondering What's New In Bridesmaid Dresses, you've got to head on over to African American Brides Blog for the inside scoop on the hottest trends for your bridesmaids.

Could you see yourself forgoing a floral bouquet and having a button wedding bouquet? Before you answer that question, feast your eyes on this Something Blue Blog article. Uniquely beautiful!