Here is a mock up of the floral arrangements that will line the aisle. I threw some other flowers in...
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05/30/2010
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For Fun!
Blog Awards...
So in the beautiful world of blogging, I do have another blog in which I have received awards from other bloggers. It's always free, but never fails to get me all excited to receive them. So without blabbing all night, I will use some of these awards to start gifting to 5 brides at a time. But the catch is that if YOU are the recipient, to Pass it Forward! You have to award 5 other brides!
In your post, list 5 things about you. ANY 5 things. Okay, so here we go with the brides...drumroll....... Trulyblessed: Black Bio Ccranetobe: Orange Bio Amandasoontobemoury: Pink Bio Jaslynn2003: Blue bio Futuremrslee: Red Bio |
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05/27/2010
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How Do You Keep Love Alive?
We all have the common bond here of love and being loved. And although I can't find myself without my FH, we have had our ups & downs like anyone else. In all the busyness of life, jobs, family, wedding planning, marriage, etc... how do YOU keep your love alive & vibrant? What are some things that you & your FH/DH do to make sure you spend time together & keep things healthy? Any special touches?? Your tips may help someone else here with new ideas to try out, so please do share! :)
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05/24/2010
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Bathroom Boxes
Check!
I actually had made up some bathroom boxes before, but I decided to go with something that was a little more chic, but would also serve as a long time staple in our home after the wedding. I've decided to have a bathroom in these colors, so we can use these items there :)
Anyhow, I have lots of items already for the ladies room from The Dollar Tree & Target's trial/travel section, but I still need to grab a few things for the guys' box as well. I love these little boxes! Sorry about all the duplicate pics of the boxes. My photo loader is in a really bad mood & just not doing right at all. |
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05/24/2010
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Candleabra at Ceremony?
Can someone please break down for me what the difference between the Candleabras & Unity Candles at the wedding ceremony is? I have seen both & all of the above, but never really understood. I think it is beautiful, and really, I had only planned on having our unity candle lighting, but is the candleabra supposed to be there as well, or is it preference? Is anyone here using one? I know that the unity candle is for the parents & the new husband & wife to light, but I am lost everywhere else, lol.
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05/23/2010
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What Do You Think?!!
I really could use your help. I thought my mind was made up on the song I will walk down the aisle to, but over the weekend-it changed because my Pastor's daughter walked down the aisle to my choice. Of course, more than one person can totally choose the same song, but when you're going non traditional, & you hear "your" song again, it seems sort of "duplicated" & I don't want it to seem like I was copying.
Anyhow, our friend who is singing me down the aisle (lol), introduced a song by Bebe Winans to me, which I like...but not sure I love. I came across another Christian song that really touched me when I heard the words. It reminds me so much of all the things my FH & I have been through together & how we love each other so much. Please check it out when you can & let me know if it sounds wedding worthy..... |
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05/15/2010
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Celebrating Love
In Memory of...
I love the crystal place card trees, & I already have a manzanita tree on hand, but we are not doing this display for place cards....I switched it up for a different meaning, and that's to celebrate the lives of our loved ones who are no longer with us.
The main photo is from work done by Dress Your Event on Etsy. She also completed our crystal hang tags for us (pictured). FH knows that Marta (Marta12, tiffany blue & damask bride) was very dear to me, so we are excited to have a special place for her at our wedding. I can't believe her 1 year anniversary would have been this month. The tall candle will be lit on the table where this is displayed. |
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05/14/2010
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Lace Umbrella
So Bella!
I think I'm sold on getting one of these beautifully laced umbrellas for some of our photos. I bought a tiffany blue paper parasol awhile back, but I may not use it. I am really loving the softness & details of this one. Will keep you guys posted! This particular one is from Bella Umbrellas. It is one of the least expensive that they offer. I am going to check a few other places for better prices, but may go with this one....
Update: Found some of these (less expensive) on Ebay :) |
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05/13/2010
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Napkins
Chandelier & Tiffany Blue
So, I ordered some beverage napkins awhile ago from foryourparty.com because they are the only ones who seem to have the closest "tiffany blue" color to me, and the chandelier was an added bonus. Tiffany brides can relate to me in how difficult it is to find certain items in our colors, lol. In person, they are totally worth it.
We will probably use these during the hors douerves/cocktail hour, or during dessert. Not sure. |
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05/12/2010
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Finally Done! Almost!
Flower Girl & Banner Bearers' Gifts
Thank you to all of you who helped me narrow down which cardboard suitcase to give to our Banner Bearers (Twins). We chose the black boxes with stripes inside.
For our Flower Girl, we went with a black with tiffany blue tutu tote bag. I couldn't be happier with it! There was a miscommunication with the free embroidery, so her name isn't on it, but it all worked out because I found a $4 black lace/rhinestone hair clip from Forever 21 to attach in the middle. It's ALL stuff they can use again and again. The blue tiffany tag is awesome because the back side is flourish & leaves room for us to write her name & a message. All of the gift contents are from The Dollar Tree {$5 spending limit, due to the bags/boxes}. The bag is from Etsy. The cardboard suitcases are from Paper Source. The personalized Thank you cards are from Etsy. |
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05/07/2010
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Hot Pink Vintage Straws
For the Kids Station
I got my little paper straws in today from Hey Yo Yo on Etsy! I absolutely love them! They sorta remind me of a carnival feel. I am planning to do a little mock up of all the little goodies we have for them soon.
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gratefulbride
| 1 | year since wedding |
Hubby :)
Apr 2012
Charlotte,
North Carolina,
United States
My Church
TBD
Blue
I am anxiously excited about planning our special day, & living our very special life together. God has been so very good to us, & I will forever be grateful. Our colors are tiffany blue, irridescent white & steel gray with damask chandelier motifs. No theme really, just putting things together one day at a time.
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