http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride body {background-image: url("http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o401/Thecutestblogontheblock/madisonavenuecopy.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; } ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:52 PST en-us http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96974 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96974 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:53:00 PST In all the busy-ness of wedding planning, we sometimes get away from taking care of ourselves. One of the best things about this forum is that everyone can relate in one way or another because marriage is the common factor. With all that said, the holidays will be here before we know it, & I am wondering if anyone here is interested in being involved in a WBC Secret Santa! Because we are ALL on a budget, the restriction will be that the total price spent must be less than $10. Including shipping/handling. Make use of coupons, Sales & Dollar Store, Bath & Body Works, but please don't skim on quality! Be creative! If you are interested, please leave a comment here, & I will convo you privately for your address. I know we all LOVE to receive packages in the mail, so why not receive or give something extra special to someone from WBC! Deadline date for all interests will be NOVEMBER 20, 2009. Once you have your Secret Santa recipient , please have their gift in the mail by DECEMBER 5th, 2009 (we want to make sure gifts arrive on time since holiday mail can be crazy). Let the FUN begin!!! If you would like to participate, please either leave a message here for me so that I can email you (don't display your personal email address here. I will go to your profile & contact you privately). Or, you can contact me via email on my profile. All who are signed up by November 20th will receive your Secret Santa Girl by November 21st! By now, everyone who has left me a message should have receieved a reply with further inormation from me privately. If you have NOT, please contact me asap. Happy Holidays ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96970 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96970 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:26:00 PST Who knew that bubbles would make me happy this week! I ordered these bubble tags from Etsy (the same sweet seller who did our Unity Candle, Domestic Divas Fancy aka Ashley Nichole Designs). I have about 30 bubbles from another bride that I am going to put in the Kids' Goodie Boxes. We are doing all things polka dot for the kids, so I went with a round scallop tag to fit the script. Its a little hard to tell, but the tiffany paper is a really pretty shimmer with crystal embellishments(not that the kids will care). The kids will blow their bubbles while the adults light their sparklers at our exit.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96701 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96701 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:29:00 PST As you guys know, it's been a pretty sober 2 days on my page since receiving the news on Marta. I'm still feeling like she'll email me later tonight. In moving forward, I talked to FH about adding her name to our table of lit candles for the Memorial portion, & although he didn't know much about Marta, he is more than willing to honor her with our other lost loved ones at our wedding. So, this post is intended to be a little lighter...I just wanted to share with you guys some of our Reception Signage teasers! Unpredictable Bride is my new fetish!!! She is just awesome. She did in one night the work I was waiting from another seller to complete in two months, lol. I have much moreto share, but this is just a taste for now until I print & assemble the rest. It's quite a bit, lol. PS, dont be caught off guard. we incorporated a little peach into our reception signage, but nowhere else. the color looks a little closer to teal here, but that's the only way it prints in tiffany blue for me. xoxo]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96307 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/96307 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:07:00 PST I don't even know how to share or form the words to begin this post, but a fellow bride on WBC has recently been laid to rest (this past Sunday). Many of you knew Marta from her gorgeous Tiffany Blue & Damask Bio here, but I knew Marta as a friend. I am just finding out specifics concerning the loss, and out of respect to her family and friends I will not go into details here, but I did want to at least share with you all what has happened. I am so saddened to know she is gone so soon, but I know her family would want us to remember all the awesome things about Marta & simply celebrate her time with us. She was always so eager to help all of us who needed her. Feel free to leave your kind words, prayers or warm wishes. I will do my best to find out if there is an address to send condolences to those of us who may want to contribute. P.S. Thank You everyone for your prayers & love, but in the most respectful way...I am not in any position to accept the well wishes. Please continue to keep Marta's family, husband & long time friends in your prayers. I know that they should be first partakers of anything mentioned here in her celebration & honor. I truly adored Marta, & I just trust God during this time of loss. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/95666 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/95666 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:29:00 PST I've missed you ladies! Special Thanks to those who emailed to check up on me!! You guys are the best!! I am fine, I just have been so busy with social projects & engagements that have consumed ALOT of my time! I've been doing alot of decor work & presentation things per request, which is a great thing right now. Anyhoo, I have LOTS to share with you all, but I can only share a little at a time because I need to get my Blackberry camera in order since my regular camera is so bootleg right now :) The pic that is attached now is from the Seller Jujubee(Etsy). She is awesome!!! I will be using these tags for some of the honorables at our rehearsal dinner. They are going to adorn medium sized gift boxes, with tiffany blue ribbon. After I finish getting all the gifts, I will post the finished project! ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/92275 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/92275 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:13:00 PST I didn't realize how close Kokoberry's (Chocolate Wedding) day was! Today is the day, & I just wanted to send some love her way. This is one wedding where I just can't wait to see the pics for! Her projects are soooo pretty & I know she will make a beautiful Bride. Best wishes Kokoberry! xoxoxo]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/91491 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/91491 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:19:00 PST In all the busy-ness of wedding planning, we sometimes get away from taking care of ourselves. One of the best things about this forum is that everyone can relate in one way or another because marriage is the common factor. With all that said, the holidays will be here before we know it, & I am wondering if anyone here is interested in being involved in a WBC Secret Santa! Because we are ALL on a budget, the restriction will be that the total price spent must be less than $10. Including shipping/handling. Make use of coupons, Sales & Dollar Store, Bath & Body Works, but please don't skim on quality! Be creative! If you are interested, please leave a comment here, & I will convo you privately for your address. I know we all LOVE to receive packages in the mail, so why not receive or give something extra special to someone from WBC! Deadline date for all interests will be November 20, 2009. Once you have your Secret Santa recipient , please have their gift in the mail by December 5th, 2009 (we want to make sure gifts arrive on time since holiday mail can be crazy). Let the FUN begin!!!]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/90620 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/90620 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:04:00 PST So, I have been working with Le Ink Coquette on Etsy (They are FABULOUS) to fine tune our wine bottle labels (sparkling cider) for the toast. They did such a beautiful job that I've decided to have them finish our reception signage for consistency. By accident, the designer trimmed our border in peach, & as it turns out, I LOVE IT! I didn't think I was missing a color from our already Tiffany Blue & Gray palette, but the peach looks beautiful & adds a soft, but modern touch that I haven't really seen. So, we're not majorly changing our color palette, but we will be including the peach in more subtle touches in signage, as well as a peach signature drink. Probably some type of frozen-non alchoholic drink. I found these blingalicious wine bottle holders at ZGallerie, only cheaper at Hobby Lobby. We will have a bottle at each table for the toast. I will post pics of the bottles in action after they are all labeled. xoxoxo]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/87483 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/87483 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:17:00 PST So, I've shared with you guys our Wedding Party's personalized totes, Survival Kits for two of my neices and the satin hankies for our moms, but we still have much more to do. I wanted to give a monetary gift to a few key people on our Wedding "Team". Who dosen't like money, right! So anyway, we will gift these personalized, fun, VISA gift cards (spends just like Debit/Credit) to our Soloist, Reader & Photographer. Our Photographer is a very good friend who isn't asking for anything, but we know we need to pay her for her services. Instead of a plain check, or ordinary gift card, we opted for something that is more "us". You can also make your own, or choose from a great selection of predesigned gift cards for $5.95 (fee) at www.giftcardlab.com. You can load anywhere from $10 to $250. ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/86534 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/86534 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:35:00 PST Just for fun, what will your new last name be? Hyphenated names too! I wonder if we'll have any duplicates on here? :) Already married? Feel free to share as well! I'll go first. My new last name will be Prescott.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/86431 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/86431 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:55:00 PST I had made some damask chair signs several months ago, & somehow they got wet & the ink started running, lol. So...I contacted Decadent Designs on Etsy awhile ago, & they created a Tiffany Blue with chandeliers & lace chair sign for both my FH & I. The signs are great...only problem is they came in bent. Seller sent me bottom cardstock for me to redo myself :( but it's stuck on pretty well, so I'm leaving them as is!]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/85575 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/85575 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:17:00 PST Glam It Up Toppers (Etsy Seller) took on the project for me to create & complete our bouts for the gentlemen. I made my own for our Banner Bearers (not pictd in this post). They also made several bouts for our 2 Groomsmen, our dads, the Ushers, the Soloist, etc.. Each bout consists of rhinestone crystals, tiffany wrap, magnolias, & guinea feathers (you can barely see in pic). My grooms bout is minus the guineas, but has white feathers & white russian netting. The Seller is awesome, quick & incredibly kind.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/85559 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/85559 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:28:00 PST I am about this close ::squinching fingers:: to purchasing my shoes, and maybe dying the crinoline. I just can't make up my mind on going with the blue crinoline, or tiffany blue shoes....or both (is that too much?). Im thinking one or the other, but I would love to know what you guys are doing. Please vote: A) Dying Crinoline B) Colored Shoes C) Both D) Neither. Sticking with White E) Other (please elaborate) Thanks in advance for sharing your plans!! xoxoxo]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/84431 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/84431 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:47:00 PST Thanks so much to fellow BUSY bride-to-be, Tobemrsf for her help on this project for my mini Hershey chunk wraps. When I saw her completed project (pictured), I wanted to have some in an apothocary jar or platter at the reception for our guests. Even though we're not having a candy buffet, I will have damask mint matchbooks (also pictured) & chocolate for guests to take with their favors. I love the way our wraps turned out & I will make a few so you you guys can see the final look.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/83922 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/83922 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:28:00 PST If you are having cake or cupcakes at your wedding reception, what flavors are you planning to have? I want to get a good round about idea of what our guests would prefer! Most of you know that we are having cupcakes, & one cake to cut. Our cake will be strawberries and cream. The guests' cupcakes will be red velvet with cream cheese frosting, white/vanilla with buttercream frosting & strawberries and cream. But what are you guys having? I also love lemon, carrot & chocolate cake but really don't want to have more than 4 flavors offered.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/82600 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/82600 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:15:00 PST •{Black Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mzderosier, Wedding Date October 15, 2010. I love Mzderosier’s page! The cake is awesome! •{White Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/ourluvissotrue, Wedding Date June 12, 2010. Formerly known as a Purple Bride, now a White Bride! Check out Ourluvissotrue’s page! Beautiful ideas. •{Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/tymurry, Wedding Date: April 9, 2011. Wedding will take place in beautiful Georgia. Welcome aboard, Tymeshia!! •{Last Week’s Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/nantashas, Wedding Date July 31, 2010. I love her ideas! Such a pretty bride to be! •{Green Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/greenprincess, Wedding Date April 17, 2010. Have you seen her shoes?!! Love them! •{Yellow Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/renadsassy, Wedding Date April 24, 2010. Such a cutie pie bride! I love her colors & her guestbook/box!! •{Orange Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/klh110, Wedding Date August 29, 2010. Lovely ideas!!! •{Red Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/soon2bmrsdejesus, Wedding Date September 15, 2009 (Yep, it’s close!!!). I love this bride’s smile! It’s contagious!! •{Blue Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/sweetmelissa24, Wedding Date September 10, 2011. Such a cute couple with beautiful colors •{Purple Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/futuremrsspriggs, Wedding Date October 2, 2010. DC Bride in the house!! •{Brown Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/melissa0284, Wedding Date June 12, 2010. I love Melissa0284’s rustic charm theme! Please don't refrain from stopping by these blogs. That's what they're here for...to view, to comment on & to supportin some way. Congrats again ladies!]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/82217 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/82217 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:51:00 PST As most of you know, I just recently went back to work, but HOW GOOD is it to have today off!!! Yes! The only thing is that I'm not really lounging the way I'd like to. My engine light came on yesterday on my way home from a cookout, & the car is shaking. Not good. So, I'm going to have it checked out (I hate to have to spend my first check on car issues!!) & then will probably slow cook some beef ribs over at my FI's house later on. I doubt if I'll be doing anything wedding related today, but I will be back in the swing of things soon! I have lots of things to share with you guys :) Anyone else chilling today? Anybody cooking anything? Where's the party at :)]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81397 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81397 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:57:00 PST Week VI Soon2bmrslee: {White Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/soon2bmrslee Wedding Date: April 18, 2009 Mrss2be: {Purple Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mrss2be Wedding Date: October 10, 2009 Kasunia: {Yellow Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kasunia Wedding Date: June 26, 2010 Savped: {Red Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/savped Wedding Date: June 26, 2010 Phoebel19: {Green Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/phoebe19 Wedding Date: September 27, 2011 Mrsmiller: {Blue Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mrsmiller Wedding Date: August 28, 2010 Im14u2nv: {Orange Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/im14u2nv Wedding Date: June 10, 2009 Kendralyn: {Brown Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kendralyn Wedding Date: September 5, 2009 (THIS WEEKEND… WHOOO HOOO!!) Ashleynichole: {Black Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/ashleynichole Wedding Date: August 21, 2010]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81069 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81069 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:42:00 PST I must admit that I just love to see her ideas, and she has inspired me in finalizing some key pieces at my reception. It's a bummer that I haven't really been able to purchase anything, because I was out of work over the summer, BUT I am working again (part time), & I will be showing you guys some of my last touches soon. I'm seriously trying to wrap this up, but if you've ever been out of the job, you undersand it takes time to catch up.. Anyway, I LOVE this centerpiece wrap that Creative Bride came up with, of course in the perfect shade. Since I already made up my damask centerpieces with the peony tops, I decided that I will use what Cre8tive has come up with for a few Highboy Tables (pictured). All of the guest tables will be in solid colored satin linens, but we will have just a few High Boy tables placed in the room for guests to talk, mingle & eat at as well. These tables will be covered in a damask linen, & tied with a tiffany blue sash, then topped off with the featured centerpiece. I love it! It is VERY hard to stay away from her Etsy Shop :)]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81065 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/81065 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:33:00 PST We are planning a late afternoon/early evening wedding, & a Private Hors Doeurves Reception to follow at a 2nd location. I don't think we'll have the traditional bouquet & garter toss, but I can never say never. I am thinking of good food, great fellowship, music, some pics, & we bounce! For us, time will be saved with the guests having their food readily available, & they can visit different stations, plus have servers come to them. So, I'm thinking even with the cake cutting, first dance, & possibly the toss, we are averaging maybe a 3 1/2 hour reception.. I know the average reception time duration is about 5 hours, but I'm okay with a little less. How long are you guys planning to be at your reception? Are you doing all the "traditional" reception activities, or anything different?]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/80320 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/80320 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:04:00 PST Mislove13: {Purple Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mislove13/milestones/80308 Wedding Date: April 2010 Lagaylemarie: {Red Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/lagaylemarie Wedding Date: February 14, 2010 Sparklew: {Orange Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/sparklew Wedding Date: November 11, 2009 Rodrhonda4ever: {Blue Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/rodrhonda4ever Wedding Date: May 23, 2009 Mirandarm: {Green Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mirandarm Wedding Date: December 19, 2009 Jgrigory: {Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/jgrigory Wedding Date: June 26, 2010 Cpiercefsu: {Yellow Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/cpiercefsu Wedding Date: February 20, 2010 Mschocolate: {Chocolate Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mschocolate Wedding Date: June 19, 2010 Your1weakness: {Black Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/your1weakness Wedding Date: June 11, 2011 Rkennedy804: {White Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/rkennedy804 Wedding Date: December 12, 2009 ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/80232 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/80232 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:28:00 PST I was blessed with an E-Friendship with Brie thru this site, & I am happy to wish her & her Future husband well! In just a few days, Brie will be a married woman! She's going to make one beautiful bride! Congratulations!!]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/79295 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/79295 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:23:00 PST Ladies, I am working on getting my shoes & narrowing down what to "Hint" to my FH to wear on our wedding day. I know he will know the right suit/tux to wear once he goes to try them on, but I want to have some ideas in mind before we even go. Please throw out suggestions. Our wedding is only semi-formal. You guys know the colors...Tiffany Blue (not themed), steel gray, irridescent white, & black and white damask with chandelier accents. My gown is white, a-line. I'm wearing a mantilla veil. I would love for the guys to all wear tiffany blue neckties. I don't know if I should suggest to FH to wear solid white necktie? I also love the tux's with white jackets & black pants, but not solid white for him. I love seeing it in other weddings, but I don't see it for him. Maybe him in a Tiffany Blue vest, & white tie? But I really like the clean look of the white vest, white tie & black pants. I also LOVE striped neckties, but haven't seen any striped tiffany blue neckties. Clearly I'm clueless! So please help :) Tell me what your guys are wearing (or wore). It dosent have to be in my color palette. I just need ideas. I am open to maybe a gray suit, or black suit, or like mentioned..the white & black. Our bouts are pictured. They are magnolias with guinea feathers. Adorned with Crystals. My baby's bout is all white & cream with tiffany blue stem.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/79069 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/79069 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:23:00 PST Fabulousmrsklein {Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/fabulousmrsklein Wedding Date: September 4, 2009. Soon2bmrsw {Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/soon2bmrsw Wedding Date: October 24, 2009 Rkennedy804 {White Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/rkennedy804 Wedding Date: December 12, 2009 Kittyissa26: {Black Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kittyissa26 Wedding Date: October 24, 2009 Tionnec: {Chocolate Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/tionnec Wedding Date: July 3, 2010 Flowerchild: {Yellow Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/flowerchild Wedding Date: May 1, 2010 Oldiva: {Purple Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/oldiva Wedding Date: August 7, 2010 Futuremrskennedy: {Green Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/futuremrskennedy Wedding Date: November 7, 2009 Jamaicangoddess: {Blue Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/jamaicangoddess Wedding Date: August 23, 2010 Masonsmomma: {Orange Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/masonsmomma Wedding Date: October 10, 2010 Silverfaerie: {Red Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/silverfaerie Wedding Date: February 21, 2011 ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/78709 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/78709 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:23:00 PST THANKS TO UNPREDICATABLE BRIDE, I have a revised Photo Sharing Card to upload to Vista Print!!! You guys, she worked like she was paid. You know how money drives most of us to go above & beyond? Well, not her. Shayne was legit when she made a generous offer to help us brides out, & she did it with such a kind heart. And she did it quickly! You know how we all have our heart set on something, then you gotta wait forever to see the results?!! Not in this case. Thanks again Unpredictable Bride. So, here our Photo Sharing Card that I'm ordering for free. Vista Print has an offer thru September 1st for 100 free post cards (just pay shipping). ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/77802 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/77802 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:46:00 PST Roll out the RED CARPET!!! We're back with the Wednesday Queens, but this time there's a twist!! I'm bringing back the forerunner brides who are now married. I like to think of them as our WBC retro or throwback edition, lol. They are stylish, they are helpful, & we just love them because they've helped pave some awesome ideas for us all to reflect on. I also will be resurfacing married brides from time to time, because they tend to go out of sight when they're not actively posting, I think that's a shame to have to dig in archives to find someone who has been here all along! So cheers to all you ladies (even the ones that are not mentioned this week). AND PLEASE, don't hesitate to leave comments on these blogs just because they're married! I'm sure married people like positive feedback just like we do, lol! You never know when they'll pop back on their blog, or when they receive an email alert that someone said something on their blog! If you've already stopped by, stop again! As Unpredictable Bride says, "Pay It Forward"!!! Our day is coming too, & I think we might like some feedback from others. Katieo {Pink Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/katieo. First post: 9-3-07. Katie had a an awesome shabby chic wedding that was all budget friendly. She & her hubby, Chris tied the knot on October 5, 2007!! Katie’s blog was one of the first blogs that I would always go back to just to admire. I love her out of town bags! So check her out, & it is NOT too late to leave her a message! Last I recalled, she is still alerted when she receives messages, & I’m sure she’d be pleased to know she still rocks over here at WBC. Plus, they’re 2 year anniversary is right around the corner, hint hint! Alybrand {Blue Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/alybrand/page/2. First post: 12-24-07 (the night I was engaged, woooo hoooo!). Alyshia & Brandon had a beautifully simple aqua, chocolate brown & sage green wedding last July. She has awesome ideas & some very helpful posts!! Mamajea {Green Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mamajea. First post 5-31-08. Jeanne & her husband had a beautiful green, black & white wedding, with damask. They wed on November 28, 2008, in British Columbia. I got my CD idea from Jeanne to do for my girls. She has some really great ideas & beautiful wedding photos! Annmariebarber {Red Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/annmariebarber. First Post 9-28-08. First of all, I want to see her wedding pics! I know Ann Marie was a stunning bride! She & her Groom, Nico were set for a June 13, 2009 wedding in California. Ann Marie has amazing deal information on damask material in her blog. She even made a chic frame with Damask packing tape! If you haven’t already seen her blog, I highly recommend stopping by. Vixysticks {Orange Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/vixysticks. First post 3-26-08. Victoria had the best Disney Wedding everrrrrr!!! She made it so tasteful, and fun. She also has an amazing proposal video (was on link, but you can pm her to view). Her engagement photos are the cutest! Msvalencia {Chocolate Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/msvalencia. First post 10-16-08. Ms. Valencia & her hubby Alden had a truly beautiful wedding in New Orleans. They got married on June 14th of this year. She was a stunning bride, & her girls’ dresses were gorgeous!! Shanna24 {Purple Wedding}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/shanna24. First post 2-28-08. Shanna has pictures of the rose petals her fiancé laid out for her the evening he proposed to her!!! Her purple wedding was truly beautiful, & her shoes were HAWT!! Shanna has some very pretty inspiration on her blog. Cowgirlznen88 {Yellow Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/cowgirlznen88. First post 5-15-08. Jen & Wayne are nearing their 1 year anniversary! They got hitched on September 27, 2008, in Iowa. Jen’s wedding was yellow with black & white. It’s one of my personal fave color combos for weddings. Jen sorta left us all hanging, because the last photos we get to see are her engagement photos. As lovely as they are, we like to see the real deal too! Anyhow, her blog is fantastic & you may find inspiration there for your own wedding. Blingbride {White Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/blingbride. First post 1-1-09. Genae & Keith had a classy-chic, bling filled wedding celebration in Atlanta, GA. There really isn’t a lot to say about Genae’s stunning wedding, because the pics say it ALL. She did a hands down amazing job on her wedding. On top of that, it was on a budget that most people would back away from, but to brides like myself, it is that much more encouraging to know that what I’m doing on a less than $10k budget (way less, lol) can still look like quality, because she has proven it. SPECIAL THANKS Martasmonograms {White Wedding Blog}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/martasmonograms First post 2-17-09. Although this particular entry is not geared towards specific wedding relations, but graphics & designs, it is here to help each & every bride here who may be interested in Marta’s services. I absolutely love freebies, especially the free items that are of quality & reflect exactly what YOU want. Marta has been kind to offer so much to us here, & help lots of brides bring their wedding vision together with Marta’s lovely design elements. Keep in mind that Marta does have a business, so her items are not free, but she recently did a huge amount of requests for free, & even last year, she did alot of free services for others. You can also view her amazing blog {Blue Bride} at http://www.weddingbycolor.com/marta12 Thanks Marta! AWESOME NEWBIE Unpredictable Bride {Black Bride}: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/unpredictablebride : First Post 8-08-09. Shayne is planning a black, white, silver & damask private wedding in Illinois for next October. She is already on a roll in her planning & blogging stages, but one of the most drawing components to her blog, is her heart. As most of us brides begin the planning process with questions about our weddings & relationships, Shayne kicked off with questions about what she can do for us to make our planning easier. If you haven’t already been by her blog, I highly recommend it! See her lovely photos, continue giving feedback & encouragement, and see what we all can do to ‘pay it forward! ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76883 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76883 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:47:00 PST I made a post awhile back on some reserved seating signs I was working on, but I ran out of the scroll paper I needed & the Scrapbook store I purchased it from no longer had it in stock! So, I decided that if they get it in again, I might still do something for the reception, but probably not. In the meantime, I wanted to complete our reserved signs for the Ceremony, so I contacted the awesome Mrsgroves07 @ Etsy. She made the vintage border shape that I initially wanted, & embelished with lots of rhinestones for me. I will be placing 4 signs on each side of aisle, so that there are 8 total. Basically, our immediate family will have reserved seating at the Ceremony. Side note, the ribbon looks almost white, but it's grayish-silver.]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76441 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76441 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:31:00 PST If you & your future husband were given an extra $25 grand on top of your own wedding budget, & the ultimatum was to only let HIM do the planning, would you? How do you think the money would be spent if he started from the beginning of your engagement? Do you think he'd splurge on the honeymoon, save most for the house, have certain entertainment? Do you think he could put things together better than you?!! Or...would you not trust him & just elope?]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76320 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/76320 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:04:00 PST BIG Thanks to everyone who took the time to pour out your Wonderful Wednesday Brides votes & comments for this week. I really didn't know how this would all turn out, but whether the post got one response or 100, I am just pleased to get more exposure on Brides who are working hard to put their wedding day together. I won't keep you long with this post, but when you view the Queens for this week, please take the time to comment on ANY post on their blog. Have nothing to say? Just congratulate them. Compliment something. Share the truth with them about something that could be done differently or better. Maybe FAVE them or post on their blog. Mention them in your blog. Send a personal message to them just to see how the planning is going. You NEVER know who may be one of your closest friends here, simply from reaching out. Often times we sulk & get mad that no one has anything to say, well...let's do our own part & get this party started, because maybe someone really needs something just from you. We all know Wedding Planning isn't always peachy, so lets keep up the support!! Congratulations Ladies!!! Enjoy your planning, or marriage if you're already married! xoxo Classic and Country {Black Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/classicsandcountry: First Post: 7-15-09. Stavroulla has a classic damask touch on her wedding with touches of red. She will make a stunning bride this year, as she walks down the aisle on October 24th! Her engagement party favors & centerpiece ideas are amazing. Sumblack {Yellow Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/sumblack: First pose 4-26-09. Ashley is having a modern style wedding, with the best Bridesmaids Invites Everrrr! She & her fiancé plan to wed on May 30, 2010 & all her blog sharings are very inspirational & lovely. SabrinaV {Blue Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/sabrinav/milestones/76086: First post 12-30-08. This awesome WBC was married on July 4th, in Canada. She is a sweetheart with SOOO many good ideas/resources for a classic, elegant outdoor wedding. Congratulations again Sabrina! Gaynelle {Orange Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gaynelle : First post 7-21-09. Gaynelle is an Ohio bride (Go Browns!!!) who is putting together a rich Orange hue wedding, with touches of love. They’re already in the planning stages of a romantic honeymoon in Niagara Falls, after their October 23rd nuptials. Best wishes Gaynelle! Mrsstephenstobe {Brown Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/mrsstephens2b : First post: 7-15-09. Vicketa is planning a lovely outdoor wedding, with a palette of Chocolate, Coral, Kiwi & some Ivory. Keep the comments coming over at her blog! Check out her wonderful “Journey” post. It, as well as the proposal are very touching. Skeeta7910 {Green Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/skeeta7910 : Rita is a Clover Green bride who took off running with her pretty blog, since her start date here of 7-5-09. She’s planning an intimate Toledo wedding with her family. I love that she has included a splash of watermelon color to her scheme. Leave her a note! See how the planning is coming along! Toyacoco {White Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/toyacoco: Latoya is a beautiful bride-to-be who is getting married in Canada THIS MONTH! August 22nd to be exact. I must admit, I sadly believe that I NEVER even saw her blog, or knew it existed. The White & Black blogs tend to get buried since the color block isn’t featured. Unless it’s a bride receiving lots of comments, it’s hard to know…so, please be sure to wish Latoya the best for her upcoming wedding. She has wonderful posts, & with her day nearing, deserves to be encouraged! Plus, you gotta see her engagement photos! Beauty Queen~! Hazzbang {Purple Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/hazzbang : Haylie joined WBC on July 8th, & we has zero comments on her blog! Of course none of us would intend to leave a newbie out in the cold, so be sure to send a special welcome to her when you get a chance, or simply check out her post. The beautiful Bride-to-be is in Australia, Queensland to be exact! Her elegant wedding is arranged for September 4, 2010. Browncurls {Pink Bride} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/browncurls: First Post 6-4-09. Wedding day April 15, 2012. Jeannie’s blog is “Bravo-licious” & she has the wedding style to back up the name. She has beautiful ideas that are Magazine worthy, & she has been an awesome addition to the WBC Family! Plus, I just love her dimples!! She's a cutie!! ]]> http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/75951 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/gratefulbride/milestones/75951 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:06:00 PST Okay Ladies! Our first roll out of the Fabulous WBC Queens went really well! I can't thank you enough for those of you who have been leaving comments on that post for me, & more importantly, our featured brides!! It's a great feeling to know that in the midst of planning your wedding, there are people very much like you who often need support, honesty, & simple feedback. With that being said, I am in the process of scanning the WBC archives, & most recent joiners. I'm looking for brides who may be overlooked, or who just simply get to be featured! Quite a few of you have sent me personal messages of who you think should be mentioned, so I want to invite any more of you who have nominees to add. It can be for any reason whatsoever. Maybe you like her shoes, or maybe you like her brutal honesty. Maybe it's the DIY projects, or the teeny budget she's working with to create a masterpiece. Reasons are limitless, but the results are forever appreciated. The bride can be a newbie, or someone already married. Please just convo me thru my contact section if you have someone (or more) to suggest! If your mentioned bride is not featured on Wednesday, it's all good. Give it time so that we can make room for all the nominees. Lastly, I will be almost doubling the # of featured brides from now on. I will be featuring one bride from EACH color block on WBC. Please don't forget our Black & White Wedding blogs. Happy Planning, & THANKS for your help! :) Don't forget to leave comments on those blogs that were featured from Last week! Go make someone's day!]]>