I purchased this veil brand new for $160, and it can be yours for $60 plus shipping. Raw edge, no trim. Only worn for three hours for pictures and the ceremony - in perfect condition! I absol...
...your wedding planning!...
...long hair! Will post a picture of that too, once I have one. :) Shouldn't be a problem with tomorrow's wedding!
Love y'all!
Mrs. Nannerpants...
...uick honeymoon recappy (recappy? really? losing my mind apparently), and the photo uploader is taking forever, and I really don't feel like posting pics on photobucket (again, feeling lazy!)
...
... the photos tell the story.
But, word of advice? If your bra is sewn in to you dress, wear a cute bra so you don't have to flash everyone. :) Figured that out at the last fitting. My girlfrie...
... Our Honeymoon. (We leave in a week and I've already got us mostly packed. Excited much?! Plus, lingerie galore! OMG! Nate got himself a hot wifey, if I do say so myself! ...Not that I'm perfect...
...-pro photographer (I call her "semi-pro" because she's just getting started. She has the eye, she has the talent, she just doesn't have a lot experience yet...aka we got her DIRT CHEAP. Like $30...
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The reception...
And the dance...
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...that ring on his finger. :)
There were so many wonderful moments throughout the day. And... there were some stressful moments too (comes with the territory of having a home wedding and havin...
I just wanted to do a quick shout out to the wonderful brides who are getting married this weekend!
I came to this site because of Bananapants and I cannot wait to see how her wedding go...
This post goes out to three wonderful brides I have been following since I began planning my wedding - they have inspired both myself and I think I speak for many of the other WBC girls here....
... Our ring bearer bailed on us with a week to go? The Kool-Aid costume is broken, so no surprise grand entrance at the reception? We didn't make a slide show/video a priority, so we're not doing ...
... Just finalized these. They've been pretty much done for months, but I knew I'd tweak them a little right before the wedding. These are now printed and put into the ceremony book, so no more c...
...ook "photo holders", buy some gifts, make some reserved signs for the tables, and pick up some balloons. Most of that should get done today, in my post-wedding hungover state. (Too much wine las...
...heir dresses (like colors, knee length to tea length, and they had to LOVE it.)
Love what they all picked! Can you believe Chrissy (second to the right) had a baby 2 months ago?! She picked h...
...some engagement/ wedding pictures...
Did you listen to it? Told you it was awesome! Their music is sooooooo good!...
...t of wedding planning for me. By a long shot. Wide feet + High Arches = Super Duper Pain in the Butt! I *hate* shopping for shoes! (Does this still make me a woman?!)
But I finally figured ...
...that engagement picture in somewhere! Also, changed our last name on here for privacy-sake. (Sorry, not that I don't trust you guys, just don't know who ELSE will see it.) We're not really Seinf...
...h of music.)
Holy Crap. 20 days to go. How did THAT happen? So excited... it's all coming together!...
...uick DIY - got it all done in less than an hour. Wish all projects were that lickety split quick!...
So this is totally non-wedding stuff, but I was thinking about this driving home from work last night, and thought I would ask you ladies.
What are your favorite baby names? Have any tuck...
...razy hair in some of these - we had a little too much fun in the lake and I was completely SOAKED about halfway through the shoot. Oops. :) Oh well.
I made them small on here because they'r...
...stic flower arrangements.
Can't wait to see it all together! And the best part? Hopefully our kids can play with this stuff someday. So they weren't just wedding purchases. :)
(And because...
I've been a busy bee. The pics to the left are evidence! :)
Off to make more signs now with the honey.
... the reception, and I think(?) it will include MJ's "Can You Feel It", Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling", the "Oh Yeah" song from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and the "Newlywed Game" theme song. We...
...llow dress socks for your guy(s) RUN to Macy's and see if they have this deal too! Alfani yellow dress socks, originally $8.00 a pair, now on clearance for $1.60. I purchased 6 yellow/gray strip...
...cute hair flowers from her and she has TONS of cute stuff at her shop.
Love her little store header:
"Boutique quality at budget prices" pretty much says it all!
Next, these bows ...
... the reception. We're putting our wedding party on the tab, and this seemed like a fitting way to signify them! Originally we were going to skip bouts entirely, but I'm loving this. :)...
... I probably SHOULD be working on our ceremony fans tonight, but frankly, I don't wanna. So I'll blog about them instead. :D What?!
Each guest will have a paper fan with a paint stir-stick h...
...g on wedding dresses. :)
What about you??...
... 250 invites (including the dance only invites) and we averaged a little less than $1.30 per invite, including postage. Postage was more than half the cost! Not bad!
Feels SO GOOD to get them...
...ired engagement pictures I have yet to come across. Each picture of Amanda and Paul seem too exude the love, passion, and playfulness of best friends .... I can't wait to see your guys wedding ...
...heir invites today, I thought I should update our website and give our guests a bigger glimpse of our wedding. So, I put this together tonight.
The little flags on the bottom left? Got those...
... his ring off of Overstock.com because he is CONVINCED he is going to eventually lose his ring, like every other ring he's worn. I keep telling him if you think you're gonna lose it, you're gonn...
...g to dress up the trees with a swag of these ribbon chains between each one. Thinking I'll make two chains for between each tree (one ivory, one a deep coral color called nutmeg) to give it a li...
...eral Reception Decor
Jenny - really like this fabric draping for the reception. See that it's NOT tulle, and wider strips of fabric. Could we do this at CH? Along with the globe string lights a...
Ok, guys, I told you I'd share with you the good, the bad, and the ugly, so here goes!
Let's start with some of my faves...
And us bein...
[This is more a note to myself than anything... for future reference. I'm not the only one that does this, am I?]
Wording for Flip Flop Sign:
"If your feet get tired and sore, grab a pair...
... the honeymoon than the wedding day. Terrible, I tell ya! But, on the honeymoon, all eyes are off us, and we can just RELAX! We always travel well together, and our trips seem to bring us closer...
...ding invitations. Can't wait til they're all done!
This is the front panel, and inside is a map, directions, and wedding day details, as well as our RSVP card (still to be designed). We're de...
... our engagement shoot today, and let me tell you... it's not even 8:30 yet, and I'm ready to crash for the night! Who knew "modeling" was so exhausting??
But we had a blast! It was cold (40...
... the photo uploader is being juvenile. Punk. Will fix this as soon as I can. :)...
... you DIY'ing your make up do, it even tells you what brand/color, etc of the stuff you use on the website.
Thanks bananapants!...
...cken hair OFF! I've been wearing it longer for the past three years, and I'm so ready for a cute fun cut again, where I can just throw some product in, muss it up (the messier, the better), and...
... I went in to see my esti last week (who's doing my bridal makeup for FREE because she's the bomb!) and today I started looking at makeup colors online for shade ideas to show her during the t...
... our invitations, and I think it's because I know the mister's GOT THIS. He's in charge. This is HIS baby. Have at it!)
We were going to do a poster invitation, but then got a large card in...
...d my flower girl basket. Just picture a small galvanized bucket with 7 large daisy-like flowers stamped/engraved around the entire bucket. (Our flower girl is 3, so a little bucket is perfect ...
...s? "Wedding Reception," yes, but "Wedding Ceremony?" No. Isn't that the WHOLE POINT of the wedding? I digress... :) ...
... the processional and/or the grand entrance:
Theme from Sanford & Son
Theme from The Newlywed Game
Holiday Road (from National Lampoon's Vacation movies)
Theme from Doogie Houser, M.D.
...
... So, a loooooooooong while back, I blogged about our idea to make a non-lovey dovey CD for our friends, to help the drive home go a little faster the day after the wedding, when everyone is al...
...ndie music? I die. Seriously. What's NOT to love??
Yes. Yes. Yes. This puts my little centerpiece "issue" in perspective. This video will make much more of an impact than our centerpiec...
... the honeymoon! ;)
Here's an example. I absolutely, positively, LOVE this idea for centerpieces. Combine it with the wide ribbon sash and sticker, and ooh la la! It's fresh and clean, goe...
Just compiling my favorites on here for a quick reference later. :)
Sense a theme?
I'm posting this more for me to refer back to later with the Mister, but hey, you might find some things you decide you can't live without either.
... add music to her MP3 player "thingy," and being the good daughter that I am, I'm gathering music and podcasts for her and will show her how it's done when they stop by tomorrow before flying ou...
... the reception, in honor of Kool-Aid Day and everything. I mean, we have to do it now, right?!
So, I *KNOW* you're going to look your date up... what's your holiday?...
...snag gown. Ankle buckle hooks so they're fast and easy to put on and won't fray fabric. Toe and ankle straps are adjustable to fit ANY width.
Halleluah. Can you hear the angels singin...
...heir wedding planning? Do you find, sometimes, Plan B is BETTER than the original?...
...le - Cake
6) What a Crying Shame - The Mavericks (at Austin City Limits)
7) Rave On - John Mellencamp
8) It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
9) Living in the Moment - Mason Jennings
10...
... her dress yesterday at Baby Gap! Isn't it adorable??
Best part? It only put her back $30.
Halleluah.
Now, just got to see if we should go the girly route with little bobby socks ...
... our engagement pics, but absolutely positively REFUSES to shoot weddings, the brat!), and my honey called him and asked if we could try and recapture this shot with me during the shoot, because...
...fund honeymoon registry.
We've lived together for 2+ years, and already have pretty much everything that we need (or have room for) in our townhome. Therefore, we don't have a lot of "stuff"...
...ttle wedding video, instead of a wedding slideshow?...
...mony decor. Gotta love Hollywood set designers! Take a look:
From KNOWING, an... ok...film with Nicolas Cage.
And here's other ideas I've come across:
I'm thinking we could drap...
...t of decoration ideas for our ceremony at a park. In that post, I wrote these famous last words:
Originally, the plan was to marry at my parents' home, in their front yard. However, plans ch...
So, I was going through the Fossil website just now (a favorite pastime, really) and literally gasped when I saw this necklace.
One of you kick-ass ladies, please buy this, (and wear it on...
... the wedding planning journey, and will hopefully somehow tie in to the decor.
Today, I was trying to find ideas to cover up the doors on both sides of the bandstand. Magically/randomly, I ...
... I came across this song tonight and immediately started swaying, even though my butt was planted firmly on the couch. Ohhhhhhh yeah...
Come on girls, join me. I *KNOW* I'm not the on...
test inner 5
...a BM dress
*They have to loooooove their dress!
*They are In charge of their entire look, head to toe.
And I sent them this images, so they see what colors/feel we're going for:
...
...t of wedding planning so far! Wish it all came together this way!...
...; my dress requires a 2 1/4" heel so I don't have to hem the lacework on it (royal P.I.T.A. and $$$); and I want reddish shoes, so I opted for dyeable ones. These fit the bill, I thought they w...
...ot a budget to keep! [Oh great, I'm rhyming. Somebody stop me, please!] :)
So, yesterday I went to The Gap during my lunch break, and found shirts like these for $6.99, in a whole spectru...
...just dress up like this for shits and giggles! (Although, tempting...)
I should also note that I changed our names, location, and website on this version for privacy...
For anyone inte...
...h my dress, and had a conversation with the designer about custom making me a bracelet to mirror it.
While I piecing everything together, I created an inspiration board of the whole ensembl...
...that gown, but I kept shifting my eyes between that dress, and dress #3, hanging on the wall. And I said "I think I like that one better..." So, onto dress #3. As soon as I stepped up to the pl...
...your photos are endless! Professional photographers go to Jesh's conferences and use these actions in post-processing their images, and now YOU can do the same.
SO. WORTH. IT. Maybe you ca...
... our wedding decor is... broader... than that, and I knew it would eventually be tweaked and changed.
Well, last night a big piece of the puzzle fell into place. I think I drooled a little w...
... our wedding planning. FH creates website applications for a living, and with my marketing background, it was important to me that our website give family and friends a sneak peak to our weddin...
...s as wedding favors and handing out Brewer Beads for everyone to wear on the dance floor. Best part though? Their obvious love for one another. I remember looking at the two of them and think...
Good.Googledy.Goo. Just click the link, play the music, and be prepared to be blown away. WOW.
And, just for laughs, here you go:
Mahna Mahna by The Muppets by bananapants
For added effect, here's the song I'm walking down the aisle to:
What do you guys think? Does this flow? Anything seem out of place?
... the hair flower.) How cool is that?!
Here's some more of her beautiful creations:
All images by Tom Sandelands
Like what you see? Check out her website and Etsy shop. ...
... and music
that he's hard-working and driven
his goofy voices and silly ways
just that we're so much alike!
his sexy ways and sexy moves
the glint in his eye... "How dare you!"
his humilit...
... for engagement pictures, bachelorette party, or for your rehearsal dinner? Check out these cute options (see more on the left too):
Need jewelry for you or your ladies? How 'bout the...
Their faces say it all!
All images by the amazing Anna Kuperberg.
Seriously. How can you not love this?! I cannot wait for this moment on our wedding day!
... God help me, I love TARGET. (And I know that I am not alone in this.)
I stopped in a few days ago to pick up some wedding gifts for this weekend's and next weekend's weddings. (It seem...
... the reception, where pie will be served upon their arrival, and begin our dance after dessert. (And the reception venue staff can clear tables and set up pies during our ceremony, easy peasy.)...
... our invitations, and the overall look/feel/mood of our day.
All images from FOSSIL.
I love this quote in their catalog:
We want VINTAGE summer back. The bike rides, the backyard games.....
I just came across this song, and thought I should share! Perfect for a first dance song for SOMEONE out there:
What If I Loved You by Joey Gian, from the "Return To Me" soundtrack...ah, ...
... our reception, (channeling Mrs. Lovebug's table numbers on weddingbee). The original plan was to incorporate them into picture frame vases for our centerpieces. Now that we're doing balloons a...
Man, I just love these pictures. (Super cute, no?) This one's my favorite:
They pretty much capture everything we're going for with our wedding day - joy, admiration, being in the momen...
...each flower girl is ECSTATIC that she is able to put on a little *light* lipgloss and a hint of blush! Tell me you've noticed the same thing?!)
Lots of brides have been raving about e.l.f.'s...
...le's engagement pictures on Wedding Chicks and loved every. SINGLE. part. of. it.
Here's a sample of my favorites:
Like what you see? Check out their photograp...
Just had to share, we're adopting a doggy today from a Golden Retriever rescue. She's a mix, and her name is Chloe. Just look at that sweet smile! :)
Soooooooooooo excited! Hap...
... Pie/Cake Stands
Sunshine & A KICK-ASS Posse
And the Laidback Look/Feel of This
I think this has real potential...what do you think?...
... our engagement, i.e. music, travel (we're planning a trip to LA this summer), comedy, novels, yoga/meditation. Ah, what a lovely hiatus. And now we're looking at adopting a dog again, so that...
Graffiti? I think I'll just show you the potential:
Pretty cool, no? Here's what Wonderful Graffiti has to say about their ingenious idea:
Wonderful Graffiti is very t...
...with music mixes for long road trips, and music is just a huge part of each of our lives. (Um, hello, MY VERY FIRST POST on here was about our wedding soundtrack!)
Any suggestions out there?...
