Neither snow nor rain …

Source: WashingtonPost.com

Snowmageddon might have stopped the post office over the weekend, but it couldn’t stop one couple from starting the rest of their lives together. Barb McCuen and Dave Jones married Saturday afternoon in D.C. while the storm raged outside. With the help of some dedicated vendors, friends, and family, they survived stuck vehicles, cancelling guests, and the fashionable mix of formalwear and snowpants.

Snowed In?

You’re going to be snowed in this weekend anyway, so if you’re a DIY bride, you might as well make good use of the time! We’re guessing that you didn’t stock up on craft supplies before the storm, so here are some printable decorations, banners and flags from Martha Stewart Weddings. From message flags to cupcake towers to paper flowers, there are lots of projects you can make this weekend with just your printer! There are even some fun party games for grown-ups and kids!

Date Night

If you haven’t made plans for Valentine’s Day yet – it’s a week from Sunday – don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to make special plans with your sweetheart for the 13^th or the 14^th. Don’t know where to go for dinner? You’ll find a list of some of Southern Maryland’s nicest restaurants at SoMdWeddings.com. Some restaurants plan special events and menus for Valentine’s Day, so be sure to call in advance to find out what’s going on and whether you need reservations. (Take notes if you like your meal — lots of these restaurants also cater or can host rehearsal dinners or receptions!)

Fake Cakes?

Want a beautiful wedding cake without worrying about taste or spoilage? Rent a fake cake! What will they think of next? CakeRental.com offers beautiful cakes that look good enough to eat except the core of the cake is Styrofoam. A portion of the cake is edible, so you can have your cake and, uh, eat it, too, during your cake-cutting ceremony. How do you feed your guests? An inexpensive sheet cake in kept the kitchen.

Tell us what you think: Would you use a fake cake at your wedding?

Southern Maryland Brides Save Big!

Still looking for those finishing details for your wedding? Need the perfect gift for your bridesmaids, groomsmen or parents? Southern Maryland brides can save 10 percent on their order at either of our sister shops, BridalEverything.com or BeachThemeWeddingShop.com, until Sunday, Jan. 31! Enter promo code MYWEDDING10 when you check out. Don’t delay – you’ve only got two days!

Ultimate Save the Date

You’ll love your save the date magnets until you see this: a clever movie trailer announcing the upcoming wedding of Jeff and Erin. “Jeff & Erin’s Epic Wedding Trailer” takes its cues from big-budget action movies and The Matrix, and while it’s marked as a private video on YouTube, you can enjoy their video here.

Wedding By Southwest (Airlines, That Is)

Here’s a contest for you: To mark 35 years of service to the Harlingen, TX, airport, Southwest Airlines is giving away a wedding at the airport. Winners get a “Southwest Airlines-themed” ceremony at the airport, two roundtrip tickets to Harlingen, two round-trip honeymoon tickets, and a two-night hotel stay once you get there. Find the entry form and fine print for the “Vows in the Valley Contest” here.

Wear-Again Bridesmaids Dresses …

… by Vera Wang! And, they’re affordable! At $180 to $250 each, you’re sure to find something in Vera Wang’s Spring 2010 bridesmaids collection that your girls will adore and be able to wear again. From knee-length cocktail dresses to long maxi dresses to asymmetric necklines, the fashion-forward collection has it all — and in a variety of colors to boot! (via)

Musical Inspiration

Stumped about what tunes to choose for your ceremony or reception? Check out these playlists from Brides.com – including one from a real couple. Browse the top hits of 2009, songs by Americal Idol finalists, or the best of Motown, to name a few. New playlists are added once a week, so start compiling your lists and talking to your DJ!

Decorate Your Dance Floor

Guests will be expecting beautiful decorations at your wedding, whether you choose flowers, candles, seashells or another décor all together. But they won’t be expecting your dance floor to be decorated, too! These fun personalized decals can be applied to dance floors or walls at your reception location and then removed without causing any damage to the site. With several designs and colors to choose from, you’re sure to find one that matches your wedding’s theme and style!