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There are so many events surrounding a wedding, and there’s no reason your feet can’t be just as stylish as the rest of you, especially with stunners like these from the ShoeMint collection, a collaboration of Rachel Bilson, Nicole Chavez, and Steve Madden.

Each impeccably crafted pair is made with premium materials (think real leather and suede). And with a totally affordable price tag (just $79.98 a pair), your wallet won’t suffer, even if you decide on a pair for your bachelorette party, and your bridal shower, and your rehearsal dinner…

Here’s how it works: When you first sign up with ShoeMint, you take a super short quiz so they can learn about your unique style. Each month, a new collection shows up in your online showroom, curated based on your personal taste and design preferences. If you see something you like, shipping is free. Returns are easy, too.

It gets even better! Right now, save 15% off your first pair of ShoeMint shoes with coupon code SNIPPET. Valid through May 31, 2012.

This post sponsored by Shoemint.

Each month I like to introduce some of the wonderful vendors who help to support this blog – without them, there would be no Snippet & Ink! I know that many of you subscribe to Snippet & Ink through RSS, so you don’t get to see the sponsors on the sidebar, so I thought I’d bring them to your attention, in the hope that you’ll discover a fabulous vendor that was just what you were looking for. Some of them are longtime sponsors, others are new, and they’re all just wonderful!

Hand-crafted, ethical engagement rings from Bario-Neal.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected].

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There are so many styles of wedding photography, and photojournalism is one of my favorites. And today I get to introduce you to one of our newest sponsors, Beck Diefenbach, who approaches wedding photography with a storyteller’s eye…

Beck understands and appreciates his role in documenting such an important day. As he says: “Your wedding day is so much more than a day. It’s the beginning of the story of the rest of your life. The latest chapter in your personal journey of life and love, it’s a day you will never forget.”

Beck Diefenbach is based in San Francisco, but he’s available to travel, so no matter where you’re getting married, Beck can be your photographer! Want more? Check out Beck’s website for even more of his wedding work!

This post sponsored by Beck Diefenbach.

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If you’re looking for the perfect wedding gift, or need help decided what to include in your registry, let me point you in the direction of Frances Palmer’s beautifully quirky pottery. I cannot get enough of it! Each whimsical piece, from her handmade cake stands to the affordable Pearl collection, adds such a unique touch to any table…

Frances has also recently launched the Pearl Collection, which marries beauty with practicality, and is perfect for your bridal registry. Not only do they maintain the whimsical style of Frances’s handmade pieces, but they’re dishwasher- and microwave-safe, oven-proof up to 475-degrees, and come with a two-year chip and crack guarantee. Plus, each piece is hand cast, pressed and glazed in one of the only remaining ceramic factories in the United States, so your purchase supports local artisans and independent businesses, which is definitely something to feel good about.

No question: the Pearl Collection can make any meal a special occasion!

Whether you’re looking for an alternative registry option, or trying to find the perfect wedding gift, you cannot go wrong with Frances Palmer Pottery. There’s something for every budget, and each piece makes for a special modern heirloom. I know I’d love to own a cake stand. Or vase. Or salad plate. What can I say, I want it all…

This post sponsored by Frances Palmer Pottery.

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A bride-to-be friend recently asked me: “Would you rather go camping in Vancouver, or sightseeing in the south of Spain?” For me it’s no contest (Spain please!), but she reminded me just how special it is to take the honeymoon that perfectly suits you.

So, which honeymoon perfectly suits you and your fiance? To get some ideas, check out the real member registries over at Traveler’s Joy. See where actual brides and grooms went and what they saw, from Canada to Europe and beyond.

One thing is clear from the real member stories: creating a honeymoon registry through Traveler’s Joy is the perfect way to involve loved ones in the trip of a lifetime. Guests can contribute to any portion of your honeymoon, from flights and hotels to snorkeling gear and video cameras – and costs can be divided into manageable gift portions. As one bride put it: “They were all so eager to hear about what they’d gifted us when we returned, and it was a great way to share the fun of our trip!”

So if you’re thinking you and your future spouse already have enough stuff, a honeymoon registry through Traveler’s Joy could be just for you!

This post sponsored by Traveler’s Joy.