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Black Friday Deals 2022

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We’re happy to announce we will be having our own Black Friday/Cyber Week sale! Be sure to stop by then for some discounts on our planning tools and customizable printables!

But don’t stop there – there’s so many other deals of which to take advantage! Whether you are shopping for some pre-wedding essentials (fashion, cosmetics, skincare, etc.), furnishings & décor for your home with your new spouse, or maybe even a gift for yourself, it never hurts to get it at a discount! November is the perfect time of year to stock up on pre- and post-wedding supplies thanks to all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales going on, some of which have already started! We’ve curated a list of sales and deals here to make your search a little easier! All prices are at time of publishing and are subject to change.

Found some good deals you want to share? Drop in the comments below!

Health & Wellness

Save 40% on this bluetooth cardio stair stepper with adjustable resistance bands. It’s hard to get to the gym sometimes, especially when it’s cold outside in the winter months. Put this in front of the TV and move while you binge – multitasking at its finest! We just ordered this for ourselves and are excited to use it! Buns o’ steel, right??

If you’re planning on getting in workouts before the wedding, you’ll need a yoga and/or exercise mat. This one from Gaiam Essentials is 72″L x 24″ W x 0.39″ thick and comes with a carrier strap. It is available in many different colors.

Toning up requires strength training. Signature Fitness offers different sets of weights. Featured is the 32-pound set which comes with one set each of of 3lb, 5lb, and 8lb dumbbells. They also offer 20-pound and 50-pound sets.

You’re likely to have some built-up tension during wedding planning, so help yourself relieve it with this massage gun. It has 6 different massage heads to help relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain.

Get your gut in check for the big day!  This product helps boost digestive function, fortifies the immune system, and enhances feminine health. These are shelf-stable and vegetarian capsules

Time to get in those greens! This is 12.7oz, 60 servings, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, and Kosher.

Home & Living

Amazon’s most powerful streaming stick yet, with Wi-Fi 6 and an Alexa voice remote. Have an old one? Save an additional 20% with a trade-in!

A reversible Sherpa fleece blanket that comes in multiple different color combos. Time to get cozy on the couch! Funny story – my fiancé went to a bachelor party and the Airbnb had this blanket. He and another guy were using it and they both thought it was so soft they went to Amazon and ordered immediately. 

If you’re getting married in the cold months, it’s important for your skin to stay hydrated. Use this humidifier from LEVOIT to ensure your indoor relative humidity is high enough during the dry season. This is the kind we bought for ourselves last year and per my hygrometer it’s been super helpful!

This is the perfect gift for your parents or in-laws. This isn’t just your ordinary digital photo frame. Download the app and upload photos whenever you want! The photos (and even 15 second videos) will automatically display on the recipient’s frame. Share real-time photos from your travels or of their grandkids. This is sure to be a hit! (It is in my family!)

Wyze hub

Get 50% off all of your Wyze Home Monitoring hardware when you buy an Annual Plan, plus get the Wyze Sense Hub free. Offer ends 1/1/23 at 6am PT. (We personally love our Wyze Cams and find them to be reliable and affordable.)

Travel

Keep all your cables and cords organized when you travel! No more digging around all your bags to find what you’re looking for!

When you’re packing for your wedding night or honeymoon, stay organized with these packing cubes. Comes with 7 pieces in 4 different sizes. Multiple colors available.

You’re going to want to capture great photos on your honeymoon (or when you have kids, just saying!). Plan ahead and get a nice camera when it’s on sale! This one is a 16 megapixel micro four thirds camera that allows for interchangeable lenses. What’s that mean? Shoot like a pro without the bulk of a DSLR. Easy to take in your bag on excursions!

Fashion & Beauty

davids bridal promo

Now through December 19, Diamond Members at David’s Bridal get an extra 5% off everything, including clearance. Becoming a Diamond Member is easy and FREE!

kennedy blue promo

From $139 to $99, tell your bridesmaids to purchase before by 11/30 to take advantage of this discount! While supplies last.  This is Kennedy Blue’s biggest sale of the year. They offer multiple different styles of dress in a wide variety of colors.

kennedy blue promo

Give an old dress new life with Unbox the Dress! This service creates beautiful heirloom products from just about any dress. Products include getting ready robes, bouquet wraps, pocket squares, veils, cake skirts, etc. During the month of November, get $25 off with code 25OFF

Save 50% on this heatless curling rod headband! Protect your hair but get the curls you are after with this EVA foam hair roller. 

Fresh brushes are always a good thing, particularly if you haven’t cleaned yours in awhile. 

Get your flower girl dresses while they are on sale. This one features an embroidered lace bodice, fixed satin waist belt and rhinestone decorated bow – sure to make any little princess smile!

Kitchen

This is a 3-tray food warmer perfect for all hosting occasions! Prepare your food early and keep it warm with a maximum temperature of 175 degrees F.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, all without the oil and mess of traditional deep-fried cooking.  In addition to air frying, it has functions to dehydrate food, ferment, stew and keep warm.

Save 36% on this high performance countertop oven. Choose from ten different cooking functions: Toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, reheat, warm, and slow cook.

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DIY – Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes

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Bridesmaid proposal boxes or gifts have become all the rage lately. Opinions on this seem to go two ways – either you think it’s cute or you think it’s overkill. While it certainly isn’t necessary to put together a custom box, it can be a sweet gesture if you have the time, made more meaningful by the fact you arranged it yourself! 

Searching for bridesmaid proposal boxes online can seem daunting because to include all the items you want and to make it personal, it’s going to cost you. Don’t be discouraged by the high prices you see for pre-made boxes on sites like Etsy. Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty, you are absolutely capable of putting your own together! Not only will you save money, you’ll be proud of what you’ve accomplished.

Here’s some ideas on how to put together and what to include in your bridesmaid proposal boxes: 

Making the Box

First things first, you need a box in which to put your gift(s). 

This gift box set comes with ten 8″x 8″ x 4″ boxes that are perfect for this! They even come in different colors, including white, black, pink, red, and brown. Pick the one that matches the vibe and aesthetic of your wedding.

You can’t just put a bunch of things into an empty box. For an extra wow factor (and let’s face it, some cushion), add crinkle cut paper to the bottom of your boxes. One 2-pound bag goes a LONG way! Any you don’t use can be saved for future gifts.

You can deliver/send a plain box, but it’s fun to jazz it up a bit. If you have a die-cutting machine, you can easily cut out vinyl with your bridesmaids-to-be’s names to put on the box. Alternatively, you can use some simple letter stickers! *Pro-tip: If you like the look of custom vinyl but you don’t want to spend the money on a die-cutting machine, like a Cricut or a Cameo, check your local library’s maker space. Many libraries are now carrying these machines and are free of use! All you have to pay for is the vinyl (and your time).  I used this rose gold vinyl which was super easy to weed and apply.

Lastly, I added a ribbon around the box that matched the color of the name. For me, that was this rose gold ribbon.

white box with rose gold names and ribbon
Flower Girl Proposal Box for two sisters

Adding the Gifts

Now that we have a box in which to put gifts, it’s time to solidify those gifts.  Common items include personalized tumblers, ring pops, candles, and hair ties. My advice – don’t focus on what the norm is, focus on what is meaningful to you and/or your friends. If your friends are not the type of ladies who are going to use things with “bridesmaid” written all over it, then forget that stuff. 

This is what I ended up doing for mine:

1. Cherry Blossom sheet masks (our wedding’s during cherry blossom season so it was fitting)

2. “Diamond” proposal pens

3. Custom-made tea tins – This was a bit of a project, but very up my alley (may or may not be fun for you). This involved the following: 

a.) I purchased bulk tea tins and applied beautiful washi (Japanese paper) around the tins using mod podge. The washi is totally optional.

b.) I designed, printed, and cut the labels to fit on the tea tins.  I’m going to see if I can sell the SVG file for my labels so if you wanted to make something like this, it’s easier. 

c.) I filled them all with loose leaf tea and provided steeping bags.  I tried to choose tea based on the recipient (i.e., I know one friend’s favorite is Earl Grey so she got that).

4. The last thing I included was a custom card with a handwritten note on the back. I designed the card face in Canva and then got each one printed at Office Depot for no more than $1/card. 

custom tea tins

There’s so many different things that you could consider adding to your friends’ boxes that are thoughtful –

  • A small photo album showcasing your friendship, or a framed photo.
  • Nail polish in your friend’s favorite color
  • A heartfelt letter
  • Delicious treats
  • Face mask/hand sanitizer
The same process can also be followed for flower girl boxes! It made me so happy to give my flower girls the full experience, and I filled their box with flower sunglasses, pink nail polish, and floral temporary tattoos. 

Delivering the Package

If you are lucky to live by your bridesmaids, then hand delivery is the best option! No need to continue reading. 

If you’re like me, where the majority of your bridesmaids live out of state, you’ll need to ship these. If you live in the US, the USPS medium flat rate box is the perfect size. There was a little extra space on the sides which I just filled with newspaper/plastic bags. To save money on the shipping, I highly recommend creating an account with Pirate Ship. It’s completely free and gets you commercial pricing. I don’t work for them and this is not an affiliate link, I just enjoyed my experience. One of my bridesmaids, who is also a bride, recommended it to me and I’m just passing on the advice to all of you!

So there you have it! Hope this gave you some ideas for your bridesmaid proposal boxes. And just remember, it doesn’t have to look designer or professional to be appreciated by your squad.