So ladies, another post has peaked me to ask this question....Why did you pick the women you picked to be your bridesmaid? Did you feel pressured by anyone?
... I just wanted to share with you all how great it has been to be apart of this little community of big people called "brides". This journey has been such an emotional and rational one. Emoti...
... Hey Ladies,
I have been pondering over when I should get my bag ready. Which bag you ask, I am glad you asked, Lol....well long story short, although this is a renewal of vows for me and ...
...e My Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor is so special. I will include some earrings that I will buy this week and hand these out to them.
I placed my order with Rhonda (Partyshajers,com) a couple...
... the flower girls. who doesn't like to smell delicious!...
Hey Ladies, I am 60 days away from our big day and I feel like it's 30, which on one hand is a good thing and then stressful on the other. My question to you is this, are you recording your ...
... Whew, I thought I would never get these things completed. I am within the 65 day period of our special day and it;s the small things that drives me nuts. I am a puzzle person and I believe i...
... the bridesmaids get ready for the wedding tees! I cheated to make these so I am a little worried about their lifespan through washes. we'll see soon enough.
Now on to the matron of honor an...
... the photos and added one of my burlap flowers, it made me go hmmm for a minute because it looks kind of good, so maybe I'll just add a bow to the flower! Lol!...
... our wedding cake as I love the fact that my monogrammed letter was the same as the one they were selling! That was a no brainer for me. The plus side was getting the flower girls jewelry from ...
I just received my hangers and they are so wonderful, yet, they are not what I ordered. I got them from etsy.com and the guy that did them was so understanding. Just because he was a great ...
... So, today I met with my photog-man and he is so cool! I am looking forward to working with him as he just wants to catch every special and intimate aspect of our special day. Plus he is reall...
I have enrolled one of my dearest and closets sista-friends to be my day coordinator. Why did I do that, because we all should know that just because we are planning these weddings ourselves ...
...iece flowers and corsages, I'm thinking this won't be so difficult after all, plus it's missing my red, sad face, lol.
The 2nd picture is of my dress, my beautiful, simply elegant dress. F...
...onal bouquet for the wedding party, I opted to create these beautiful corsages. Of course I am no florist or have any real experience with flower arrangements, heck, I am allergic and can barely...
I absolutely love it! I came home from work yesterday and a box was on my porch. Opened it up and my mouth dropped! It's beautiful!! I know she is celebrating her Wedding Anniversary this wee...
... the bridesmaids, yet, I want them to have a smoother feeling flower against their skin, burlap can be a little rough....
...tual invitation was born! I dug way down deep into the creative corners of my mind and then did a little research on what was already out there. I didn't want to duplicate anyone else's invites...
...o my bouquet as well. I am digging the Converse shoes too for my FH and boys too. I really like how they look in photographs. Really like the invites with the monogram on the outside too.
Co...
Okay, going back and forth with the colors. We are still keeping green in here as well, but after looking at color swatches last night at Home Depot, we are liking both oranges. I'm so excite...
This is all coming together and we are so excited. Today we decided on the linens and table décor. The tablecloths and napkins will be in chocolate brown and the napkins will have a burnt ora...
... Oh, I am just speechless! I called Rhonda at Partyshakers.com and I must say she is the sweetest person. I told her that we might of been changing our colors to pink and brown and then it was...
... our wedding planning. Love the programs and invites. The rustic outdoor look too.
Happy Planning girls!...
Pricing them this week. I really love the idea on using cupcakes insted of cake. Not sure yet?
...with music notes. Ebony is a singer, and Ryan is a musician and singer, so they wanted to incorporate music into their wedding theme. Love it!
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You can see my previous posts...
...over photo) and wanted one with a monogram just like it! The colors used in theirs was a coral-pink and brown.
Alaine and Marques requested Monogram B-3 in indigo and pistachio for their May...
...t my reception. I'll take $300 for them OBO.
I also have 20 108" rounds (tablecloths). I will take $130 for those, OBO.
(Please see photo from my reception)
These are stain resistant...
... and reception location: Brides parents backyard
Bridal gown: Isabelles Bridal
Hair and makeup: Brenda Bakker
Grooms tux: Moores
Bridal partys attire: Alfred Sung from Isabelles Bridal...
...fts, reception decor, custom glass and stemware, all at super low prices. I'm all about the DIY, but if you can outsource for the same cost it would take to make it yourself, why waste your prec...
...d to wedding planning and I'm slowly trying to wean myself off, but I just had to share this deal!
Lots of colors starting at $1.99 each and a variety of styles fabrics too. Head on over to w...
I was excited when I found these invitations at Joann's, not only did the match my colors the price was great! They were time consuming, but they came out so nice!!
...reen flower thing that grooms wear. (What are they called again???)
So chic (or "Fashionlibre, as fiance likes to say lol!)....
...k to wedding planning!
I have alot to blog but,
I'll start with the basics.
:Date:
October 21, 2012
:Where:
Pattison Park Lodge
here in Ohio!
:Theme:
Good Ol' Southern Charm
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... 102 ivory napkins, 14 ivory tablecloths, 105 ivory chair covers, 7 Chocolate organza overlays, 8 Aqua/ teal organza overlays, 53 Aqua/Teal organza chair sashes, 54 Chocolate organza chair sas...
...g my bridesmaids(age 13 & 10) and my oldest son(age 4) being my FH best men. And on our 1 year anniversary we plan to have a big party/reception to celebrate with family and friend. Not ide...
...free engagement or trash the dress session.
Engagement sessions are great for me to get to know you and your fiance better so we can capture your personalities on your special day.
I do requ...
...iend/MOH & I met with an invitation designer about a week ago, and yesterday we went back to see the invitation mock-ups. They are so pretty!! I made a few changes to the wording and such an...
... Hey Dolls... VistaPrint is having their "End of Year Blow-out" and I had to share with you the fact that I ... RACKED UP!!! I only paid $23.77 for a lot of stuff.
-250 business cards that...
...this dress. It looked great on my girls sized 10-24, the truffle will look great next to my champagne colored dress...
Can you change the date on a monogram??
This was create when I won a contest. I completely forgot I had it until I was going thru my old flash drive. Does any one know if the date can be...
Here are a few ideas I have seen that I am loving at the moment.
...h my reception venue - it's in a hotel that is lit up by a large, circular chandelier and laid out with (brand spankin' new!) maroon and gold carpet. There are mirrors on part of the room (bear ...
We are trying to do as much ourselves as we possibly can. We made these little buckets for the center of the name card table. We have leaf cutouts that we are going to write everyones name on...
...this invitation on a CD. I have really be stressing with finding something that I love and this is it!!!!
I have been looking for plain white invitation and found none. Do they make just whi...
...went dress shopping and they were all drawn to blue. I was okay with it, but honestly I hadn't actually thought of how it would coordinate with the entire look. I started freaking out that I m...
...sley dress: $25 each, down from $50 at JC Penney!
Here's the link:
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1bba46d&CF=Browns&DeptID=71275&CatID=81020&SO=0...
...earl decor
You can see more in the Program-Wedding Party sections at www.partyshakers.com
All programs come in your choice of colors and theme to match your special day/event!
Email me ...
I have 17 chocolate brown tablecloths 90" that I am selling for $10 a piece have a baby on the way and need to get rid of them. Also have candle holder centerpieces $12 a piece & a box of...
...;ALL DRESSES ARE IN!!!!!!! FINAL DRESS CAME IN ON YESTERDAY WAITING TO PICK IT UP ON FRIDAY...NO MORE STRESSING ABOUT MY GIRLS DRESSES...Wrong Color in picture...Correct Color is OAsis which is ...
...s of wedding planning. Our original wedding date was May 21, 2011 but we had to postpone until September 24 due to me falling and breaking my hip. Any how I still have a few things to take care ...
I love the way the sashes are tied onto the chairs. I have got to do that on for sure!! And it perfect seeing I didnt want chair covers!!
I just love the way the colors look!!
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Hello Ladies,
With all my free time during the day I have been a busy body
( I can't relax and do just nothing while my stay at home,lol). I
decided to start on my ribbon wands. I had ...
...f my DIY centerpieces.... I fell in love with candelabras but wasn't too 'keen' on the white color they were! So, I got 2 different shades of antique gold spray paint and refinished them! I stil...
Hey Ladies,
Only 7 months to go, and me and my bridesmaids are shopping for dresses! Which dress/color do you like the best??
We are having a tiffany blue and chocolate brown outdoor wedding. I'm looking for decorations and ideas on how to decorate the walls of the tent. Anything would help. Thank you.
Kim
...iful cake and my chair the candlelight the chocolate fountain... it all made me feel like a princess!
And Oh my goodness, the gifts... I can't believe we found a place for everything in my h...
..., my bridesmaids dresses are similar to the picture.. knee length, blue dresses with brown sashes and a brooch. Since our wedding is in November, cardigans would totally fit in and really... don...
Hello Ladies,
I just got my update with the seller from Etsy about my
bathroom baskets. They are on there way! Yay!!
They are beautiful can't wait to receive them in person!!
They sho...
... My base tablecloth is satin champagne along with my chair covers..my overlay and chair sash is the chocolate/champagne damask.I just got the in I love them and the red is going to POP! I need...
...some invitations on some random blog....anyway...these were completely DIY...can you believe that!!!
Here's a link to the creators tutorial...http://www.soyoureengayged.com/bloggers/diy-damas...
...some invitations on some random blog....anyway...these were completely DIY...can you believe that!!!
Here's a link to the creators tutorial...http://www.soyoureengayged.com/bloggers/diy-damas...
...heir wedding dresses are beautiful and they have a lot! Even the glass they have is great too. I thought I would pass along the information to any of you who are on a budget or would like a GREE...
...this DIY project!
Happy Planning!! =)
Here is the link if anyone is interested!
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-ribbon-wands/
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... six Wedding Dress Note Cards {shown in the post}. These are perfect for "will you be my bridesmaid?" cards, "thank you for being my bridesmaid" cards, or anything else your heart can fancy up!
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UPDATE: 1/18/2011 PARTYSHAKERS.COM IS UP AND RUNNING!
(SORRY FOR THE DELAY)
Previous blog below this one was the layered programs that matched these table numbers. These were creat...
UPDATE: 1/18/2011
MY WEBSITE PARTYSHAKERS.COM IS BACK UP AND RUNNING!!!
Thanks for your emails ladies! I have not forgotten about the chocolate brides here at WBC. I have so many id...
Hi, I am selling some ivory tablecloths that are fitted and go to the floor for a 6ft rectangle table and the others go to the floor for and 8ft rectangle table. These have been used but are...
The Dark Chocolate Brown Apollo Tux from tuxedo junction... with the longer coat jacket! In looove!
My FH will have all ivory underneath and the boys with have light champagne! I just love...
...(SEE PHOTO)
*Custom made Ivory lace Ringer Bearer Pillow. The pillow for forgotten at home so it was never used. :( The pillow was made with champagne colored satin with ivory lace on the top...
... the MOH and bridesmaids and maybe earrings for them in peacock feathers. A few scarce ones in the centerpieces and maybe a single one on the napkins and in the invites. but my jewel tone colors...
... the invitations and thank yous and 'save the dates' are covered other than buying the fabric/flowers/and such to create them all. I'm confident that I CAN BE A DIY bride! :) venue...man o man i...
...h my wedding dress... Id post the dress but my fiance is watching a hockey game right over my shoulder ha ha. I LOVE this bouquet shown with the bride. Does anyone know if this would be a hard b...
... the reception?
Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks Ladies!...
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o 5 Bridesmaid gift picture frames. Holds 3 ½ x 5 picture. Reads Hey girlfriend, we may not see each other for ages but we never seem to miss a beat! Our friendship is a never ending conversat...
...Mini Wedding Cake Cookies a few blogs below and thanks for all the love of comments. A purple bride contacted me and wanted me to create some purple ones for her color theme. As you can see, min...
...ding flowers for my mint julep cups and silver bowls. Not sure if I want to go with Real or Fake, but if anyone could point in the direction of a website for either/or that has some nice pricing...
...xtra decor as ribbons could be added to match your color theme for an extra fee.
I call these:
CHOCOLATE DIPPED & WHITE CHOCOLATE SWIRL OREOS (no nuts) & CHOCOLATE BUTTER TOFFEE PEA...
...ture wedding cake cookies for one of our brides as a demo for her up coming bridal shower in January. All of it is white chocolate and Oreos! No icing used on these babies, just pure chocolate l...
...xtra decor as ribbons could be added to match your color theme for an extra fee.
I call these: White Chocolate Swirl Oreos (with milk chocolate drizzles)
All created chocolate covered edi...
... the cake!
I am hoping to get a chocolate fountain..he is on board with this idea. Yummmy!
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... This past Sunday night, boredom sunk it when my FH spent all day watching football and the baseball playoffs. I decided to work on stamping and embossing our beverage napkins.. all 300 of the...
...r my invites.
Love both Flourishes.
Love the way the Turquoise and Brown look against each other.
Our Vow Cards bought from Etsy, my invites will look exactly like the vow ca...
...o do wedding photography in the future so this is a huge inspiration to me. I know that you ladies will appreciate it as well.
http://www.charlottegeary.com/weddingideas/index.html
Let me ...
Hi...Im new...and I think this will be my safe haven from my family and friends. Dont get me wrong I love them all, but they suck. "WE" have changed this event twice..1. In Toledo,Oh..Aug2010...
...o my wedding decor. Something similar to the photo. I don't want to much, just a splash. I think it will put a twist to everything.
The red will also tie into my theme "You Are The Apple Of M...
...your DIY projects and seeing that I love DIY, well I love DIT(do it together, especially with my family.) Im all about helping others, especially the way this economy is going. But faith is a ...
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...ny:
Flower Petals (to be used for Flower Girl Basket, centerpieces & other decor)
Aisle Runner
Ring Bearer Pillow
Flower Girl Basket
Jumping Broom
Unity Candle Holder
Reception:
Cy...
I've had this vision in my head for quite a while now and I'm happy to say that I finally did the project last week!
I used Microsoft Word to design the menu text. Then, I downloaded many fo...
So okay, because I am a graphic designer, colors intrigue me. My FH and I love earth tones and purple. I also been researching that khaki is the new wedding color these days. So I put two an...
Help keep your guests cool and carry your stationery theme to your wedding programs.
These fans are reasonably priced, can be done in black and white or colour, and incorporate the theme a...
...same engagement photo and vine motif.
Each invitation suite I design is different, tailored to the unique tastes of each couple. Contact me today for a quote, or see my website at www.unmist...
...emed wedding cake at the reception as we are getting married at the beach. I have included some "beach cakes" that I love. On the cakes obviously the colors would be switched out to match our co...
... the bridesmaids will be in brown with blue sash like in the 3rd picture.
Now someone suggested that I should do one solid color on the dresses instead of 2. What do you guys think??? I know ...
Calling all Peacoky Lovers! This is so exciting to me with all the frenzy of Peacock love! These were created just for that special peacock girl into menus. I love how the colo...
I am looking for CHEAP paper lanterns. Wanting different sizes and colors, does anyone know of a good place to get them? I know white ones are cheaper, I thought about painting them, has anyo...
