Here's a list of some sites that I've discovered in my search for templates, favors, and diy projects, along with some other helpful sites and ideas. Hope they benefit someone! (just copy and paste links into browser!)
*Various Templates:
http://design.jodyprouse.com/freebies/templates.html
http://www.jersgirl.com/temps.html
*Full Stationery Set Templates:
http://www.pashweddings.com/library/wedding-invitation-templates.php
*Paddle Fan Favors Instructions and Templates:
http://www.gnyc.net/senseless/tag/template/
*Menus, Favor Tags, and Escort Card Templates (in tiffany blue/brown and black/white only):
http://www.weddingchicks.com/blog/2008/12/22/free-day-of-material-templates.html
*Tears of Joy Tissue Packet Favors (instructions and examples):
http://www.blue-room.com/wedding/planning_tissues.html
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=TearsOfJoy&MsdVisit=1
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/good-things/tissue-pouches-for-your-guests?autonomy_kw=tears%20of%20joy&rsc=image_3
*Some Tips For Using Microsoft Publisher:
http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/345049-0-0-225-121.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_2069346_create-invitation-ms-publisher.html
*Stores That Carry a Lot of Aqua/Tiffany Blue:
***these stores have many other colors as well***
http://www.accenttheparty.com/tiffany-blue-wedding-favors
http://www.sophiesfavors.com/themes_aquabluepartytheme.htm
http://www.efavormart.com/
(efavormart is wonderful great prices and selection. Ive ordered a lot of things from them and everything was great)
*Inexpensive favor ideas:
Since we have 200+ guests, Ive been looking for ways to make favors as inexpensive as possible. Here as some of the ideas Ive considered. Mostly borrowed from other brides or ideas Ive seen sold online at a ridiculous price, but hopefully the ideas can help someone out!
-Make some chocolate covered pretzels and wrap them up in cellophane or tulle.
-A few heart shaped sugar cubes with a tea bag, wrapped up or placed in decorative box/bag.
-Tears of joy tissue packs
-Wedding paddle fans
-Potpourri. Buy in bulk and put a couple ounces into organza bags.
-Votive candles. Buy in bulk and hand decorated with wedding colors.
-Bath beads, bath confetti, or soap petals bought in bulk and put in cute bags or boxes.
