The Bellingham Farmers Market is my absolute favorite market to visit, and it’s open for eight months out of the year. So, for those four months it’s closed, I get to wait patiently anxiously. My Saturdays are pretty full these days, so it wasn’t until last weekend that we were able to go. And when we got there, it was everything I remembered it to be: great food, fun vendors, and fabulous produce. I also happen to think farmers markets are a great wedding resource.

So here’s the plan. I’m going to write posts on a few of the vendors I met and enjoy and how they relate to weddings. Stay tuned for the first installment on Texture Clothing.

Since most of Craig’s List wedding items are made up of dresses, it can be tough to weed through all of them to find something that’s really you. So rather than posting about individual dresses, I’m going to show two gown sales in Washington instead.

Craig’s List Find #8

Boutique Closing Sale, most everthing must go! (Downtown Olympia)

Reply to: sale-683621136@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-16, 4:24PM PDT

Sylphide Designs is closing their downtown studio. We need to do some MAJOR downsizing. Nice decor and vintage collectibles at garage sale prices. A few store fixture pieces. Sample wedding gowns etc etc etc. This sale will continue on thru the end of the month.

Saturday 5/17, please wait until noon to stop by as I have appointments with brides in the morning…but this gives you time to hit the other sales early.

Cash only

101 5th Ave SW, corner of 5th and Capitol in downtown olympia. 360-951-6725

Craig’s List Find #9

Cheap Wedding Dresses $25!!! (Bellevue)

Reply to: sale-687705851@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-20, 1:57AM PDT

Wedding & Formal Dresses SALE

Wedding Gowns will be priced from $25 to $50 each (I have about 40 wedding gowns)

Formal Gowns will be priced about $10 each (I believe I have about 100 formal gowns) sizes 0 to 26

Friday May 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday May 24th from 10 am to 4 pm
(We will open and close at those times please no early or late birds)

Cash Only

Location: 4511 134th PL SE, Bellevue WA 98006 – the sale will be in the driveway only and there will be no bathrooms available. We will also not have an “official” changing room so if you want to try the gowns on, I suggest you wear form fitting clothing so you can slip the dress on over your clothes.

What type of gowns do I have? I have all different colored formal gowns and wedding gowns, some have trains some do not. Most of the gowns are recent but we do have a few vintage gowns as well.

Why are the gowns so cheap, and what is wrong with them? Well, I just moved and I am selling the last bit of inventory I had from my business. There is nothing “wrong” with the gowns; they are not out dated or have huge sleeves from the 80’s, some of the gowns may need to be cleaned or a loose bead may need to be fixed. Some of the gowns have the tags on them but most of them have been a store sample, which means some of the gowns have been tried on before.

Due to the large number of gowns I will not be able to look for specific sizes, colors, or styles before the sale on Friday. I will not be able to hold any gowns either.

The gowns in the pictures are a few gowns that will actually be sold. These gowns are only a sample of the gowns being sold. If you are interested in taking a look at the type of formal gowns being sold please take a look at Cheap Formal Dresses listing.

Thanks for looking!

Okay, that title is a little misleading. It’s actually the oldest wedding website in Seattle that I was able to find. I had no idea people were making them in 1996, but sure enough.

This website was voted Way Cool Wedding of the Week on the Way Cool Weddings website. Which makes me wonder…how many people get rid of their websites after their wedding, and how many people keep them. This is where I think a blog would have an advantage. Couples could still post all about their lives…kids, their homes etc. I guess only time will tell though.

And just for fun, if you can find a still active older wedding website in Washington state (pre-1996), send me an email and I’ll send you a Starbucks (or Tullys) gift card.

My guy and I went out to a local Italian Restaurant a few weeks ago, and instead of pouring us water from a pitcher, the waiter sat us down to a table that had a wine bottle. We noticed that each had the label removed and was filled with water. Not only did it look great, but we could pour at our own pace. Which makes me wonder why this couldn’t be incorporated into a wedding setting. Then when your photographer snapped pictures of your wedding party and guests at the tables, you woudn’t see those plastic water bottles everywhere…only wine bottles.

Bonus: it’s better for the environment without even trying and you get to enjoy creating all the empty wine bottles.

Just finding a place that will sell bulk candles and votives for a reasonable price can be tough. Then what happens if you need to order enough for a 200-guest reception? To ease the wallet a bit, you can turn to Craig’s List. Here are a few listings this week that might fit your bill:

Craig’s List Find #3

Wedding Candles - $75 (Newcastle)

Reply to: sale-685033152@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-17, 9:45PM PDT

50-6inch white pillar candles, 4-3inch white pillar, 10-white votive candles, 36-glass votive holders, 4-glass plate candle holders. Candles are new in package but the glass holders have been used just need to be cleaned up. This is more than half off retail price.

Craig’s List Find #4

iiiiii IKEA Candle Votives iiiiiiiiiii Prettty! - $15 (Shoreline)

Reply to: sale-686270485@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-19, 2:13AM PDT

Pretty & colorful candle holders, went a little over board when I purchased them from Ikea last year. They would be a great accent to match decor for maybe a bedroom, small office, spa, bathroom, rec room, a party, outdoor patio, or you could alternate the colors for whatever mood you are in… Be creative!

$15 / obo

(18 pictured, but 20 pieces in all)

 Craig’s List Find #5 

votive candle holders, dark red- perfect for receptions - $35 (Spanaway)

Reply to: sale-684747223@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-17, 3:51PM PDT

I am selling 91 used dark red/burgandy glass votive candle holders. I used these as centerpieces for my wedding reception. Although these were handled with care, and have been stored in their original plastic containers, some of the red coating has chipped off some of the votives. I am asking $35 for all votives- I paid nearly $100 for them new. I would prefer to sell these as a LOT.

If interested please email me

Craig’s List Find #6

Votive Holder candle screen - $20

Reply to: sale-685580694@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-18, 12:36PM PDT

Votive holder candle screen that holds 39 candles. Two of the candle holders are chipped. Dimensions are (L x W x H): 72.0 x 25.0 x 50.0. You pick up in issaquah.

Craig’s List Find #7

votive candles - $2 (Woodinville)

Reply to: sale-682104953@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-15, 2:05PM PDT

excess inventory, boxes of votive candles with metal holders. 24 per case, We have thousands available, discount for bulk
425-486-3334 ask for Paula 6:30am to 3:00 pm M-F

Craig’s List Find #8

WEDDING floating candle bowls, aisle runner - $70 (woodinville)

Reply to: sale-687200840@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-19, 3:43PM PDT

I have 8 floating candle bowls which I bought at IKEA. They are 15″ wide (13.5″) from the inside rim. They are approx. 3″ deep. I used them once as centerpieces at my wedding reception. They are in perfect shape. I used small floating candles and they were beautiful.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90124402

I also have an aisle runner, brand new, still in the package. It is made by Wilton, measures 100 feet long, 36″ wide.

I didn’t want to watch it, but my guy kept up a friendly persistence that finally won me over. We rented season one of The Office, the American adaptation of the British comedy series about life in an office at a paper company. It didn’t take long before I was hooked. What took four years to broadcast took us only a month to watch (thanks Netflix).

Then, as if the show weren’t embarrassing enough, they had a wedding. The boss, Michael Scott (played by the comic, Steve Carell) had a simple job…push the father of the bride in a wheelchair down the aisle. Anyone who’s seen this show knows that it was a recipe for disaster.

And it was.

Cheers to you, writers and producers. You have made me feel even more embarrassed than I ever thought possible. This one single episode has me looking over my shoulder for my own personal Michael Scott wedding moment. May it never come.

Image courtesy of www.givememyremote.com

I never thought I’d actually see one. Yes, it’s a camo dress. One of my guy’s friends has insinuated that this is the wedding dress he’d want his girlfriend to wear. That was reason enough for me to not to post this, but alas, I feel it must be shared.

Craig’s List Find #2

Camo Wedding Dress - $900 (Cle Elum, WA)

Reply to: sale-676507946@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-11, 11:00AM PDT

One of a kind wedding dress! Planning an outdoor/hunting theme wedding? Then here’s the dress you’ve been looking for. Custom David’s Bridal wedding gown. Satin A-line Halter, beaded lace, split front with Mossy Oak netting insert, removable modesty panel and lace-up back also have Mossy Oak netting. Dress is Ivory color w/Champagne trim. Size 16W. Alterations completed by a professional seamstress. Dress has been cleaned & preserved by the Wedding Gown Preservation Co.
Includes:
~ Veil (simple, elbow length, accent pearls with brown edge)
~ Slip (A-line, size 16W)
This dress is comfortable and fun to wear! $900.00

Update: searching for the word “camo” also brought up this listing:

Mossy Oaks Camouflage Lingerie (Centralia)

Reply to: sale-674789777@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-09, 5:48PM PDT

Come see our line of Mossy Oaks Camo lingerie…think my BIG REDNECK Wedding!!!You will love this stuff! AMORE’ Bridal&Formal in the Centralia Outlets next to TOTES. Tues-Sat 10-7 Sun 10-6 or call us for some additional information. We have Wedding Gowns,Bridesmaid Dresses,Mother Dresses,Prom &Cruise Dresses,Jewelry,
Lingerie,Tiaras,Tuxedo Rentals,Shoes,and Misc.Gift items. **PLUS SIZE Gowns AVAILABLE**

I’m starting a brand new feature on my blog today. Partially inspired by my love for the Etsy Wedding blog, Weddingbee Classifieds feature and my love for Craig’s List. I’ll be looking for interesting, odd or fun wedding items on Craig’s List in Washington State. I imagine most of them will be in the Seattle area, but Belligham and Olympia have been known to surprise me.

My first Craig’s List post is dedicated to this gem: a custom built ceremony backdrop that can also be used as a room divider or garden trellis. I think this is a beautiful ceremony backdrop and reminds me of a recent magazine spread where the bride wanted a wall of candles and flowers.

Craig’s List Find #1

Room divider (or garden trellis?) - $25 (Magnolia)

Reply to: sale-669012112@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-05, 1:35PM PDT

There is a reigning champion when it comes to Seattle-area local boards. Sure Project Wedding has a few Seattle posters, and I’m sure there are a few boards out there I’m not aware of, but mostly…it’s been The Knot. I’ve recently jumped back on that board because my usual wedding haunt had no local feature. Today, however, that’s changed. I give you…

The Weddingbe Local Boards

And you better believe Seattle is on there. (Although that does make me wonder why Seattle is the only city to get recognition anywhere. I’m sure there are some Eastern Washington brides or even Olympia/Lacey brides.)

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed the Knot boards, and they’re still the reigning champ, but the ads and the load time tend to bog it down. And it’s a website with content coming out of the ears, so finding the exact thing you’re looking for in a short amount of time can be tough. You’ll find me on both for now, but I’m curious to see how well Weddingbee does.

The title of this post says it all! One of my daily reads has added a new twist to her blog. Yes, she’s been finding fabulous wedding things without actually planning a wedding. But not anymore. Her guy asked her to marry him recently. I love this post.

Congratulations!