My guess is your lotto numbers have not come up if you somehow stumbled across this article on how to save money on wedding invitations and other wedding stationery. That’s okay, mine haven’t come up yet either! I like saving money and I’m sure you do too. Weddings tend to give your credit card and […]
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In this article we look at exactly how much wedding stationery costs in 2021, and how much you should expect to pay. When I planned my wedding, I didn’t budget enough for the total cost of both wedding stationery and postage. So I have to ask: what is your wedding stationery budget? Just like several […]
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The Algarve region of Portugal is home to some of the most stunning coastline in the world. Love & Lavender had a chance to stay at VILA VITA Parc for one night in order to experience and review the magnificent resort ourselves. And, while lounging at one of the many outdoor pool areas, we wondered […]
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In this guide we will look at a few extra wedding invitation enclosure cards that you may want to include, besides the standard reply envelopes & cards. A lot of your wedding information (like the directions and hotel information) can be merged onto a separate card enclosure, depending on available space. However, if your wedding […]
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I love learning about wedding traditions past and present, and then sharing those traditions on the blog with you! At first I set out to write a post about charm gifts for your Bridesmaids. You know the ones that you can attach to a bracelet, which have become so popular over the last few years. […]
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Do you think buying wedding invitations with a $200 budget is impossible? We wanted to explore what is available in the stationery market. We did a bit of digging, and came up with this article to show you how to buy pretty wedding invites for a meager $200. Our research indicates that on average 136 […]
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Christmas Time at A Palace “That’s what friends are for” echoes throughout the 5-star Olissippo Lapa Palace bar and hotel foyer, as an accomplished pianist dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie tickles the ivory keys. Accompanied by one other lone gentlemen sipping his cocktail, Meredith and I sit hypnotized and transported to a […]
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‘Push’, says the buzzer on the brick wall adjacent to the dark wood front door. A few moments later the heavy door swings open, revealing a young Portuguese man with a brawny physique, who ushers us inside with a smile. Unsure of his ability in English, he speaks quietly while motioning with his hands to […]
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Sleek design, modern ambiance, and terraced views extending towards burgundy colored rooftops against a backdrop of the Tagus River: Memmo Alfama Hotel in a nutshell. The moment you step off the cobblestone path leading to the hotel’s entrance you know this is no ordinary experience in one of Europe’s coolest capital cities. Get Acquainted with […]
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