...on a honeymoon, we both have the time off we just are going to decide that last minute. I know there are last minute cruises you can get so we MIGHT actually stil go on our cruise but we may als...
...t an invite. I thought all that drama was over and I could move on w/ my day without hearing about them again, Yeah, well I thought wrong. Turns out the woman called my Gram and asked to come ou...
...o my dress fitting appointment. Going to get it hemmed and have a bustle added. I originally had my appt at David's Bridal for the alterations but decided to ask around for other recommendations...
...an B honeymoon. Either way, we ARE going on a honeymoon, the details aren't quite clear yet tho. But I'm totally NOT worry about that. It will all work out :)
Happy planning ladies!
XoXo...
... the reception venue (a park). The set up is simple, I will just be using the glitter mason jars I made, w/ an LED candle and the cocktail hour menus.
I included some pics of the reception venu...
...ding engagement ring ;) And even one band looks great for the days I just want to wear something simple.
I got an AMAZING deal online on the bands, both together were cheaper than what I'd pa...
... for honeymoon and BBQ day before the wedding. But still got some time for that.
Next week is my first dress fitting, have to get it hemmed up and add a bustle! The big day feels SO close!!
...
...s as decoration at the ceremony. I was trying to find something to add to our arch/altar area. It's outside, and there is an arbor w/ growing wisteria which in itself will be beautiful. But just...
... the wedding planning process, there has DEF been ups and downs. The downs show you who you can trust and who you can't. Honestly, I don't think I could ever do some of the things I've seen in m...
... toe ring part, but I'm going to pick up some silver Toms (I have a black sparkly pair that are the comfiest shoes in my closet) for the reception. Way back when I got engaged I swore I was gonn...
... our engagement session. It is actually the one that is my profile pic, our fav of that day!!
I've already began assembling these but wont mail til next month. Just good to get them done. I'm...
...On a DIY note, we finished our programs. Thought I'd share them, I know there are some other bride's on WBC that have done this same layout. I really wanted to do it as well, I think they came o...
...chid bouquet. We decided to use the real-feel flowers which were a big more money but still less than real flowers. The hanging bouquet was so expensive from the florist and we decided to use th...
...g my DIY projects! These our the menus, dinner and cocktail hour.
The cocktail hour menus will be placed on the stand up tables. They will just have a few on each, I'm didn't make one for eac...
...cket invites. But let's be realistic, when all is said and done, how many of the guests care if it's pocket invites, it would only be me and where would all of these invitations really turn up? ...
...d to music set up for the cocktail hour. Since the cocktail hour will be on the grassy area to the right of the Carriage House, he will need to set up a couple speakers and pipe music there.
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... our engagement photo session!
We love them and couldn't be more happy with our photographer. She really is fun, sweet, laid back and has an eye for capturing amazing moments.
Overall, it ...
... the reception/cocktail hour. The eight others will be placed on the steps in front of the Carriage House, our reception venue.
Lastly, the three pics of our signs. These are not DIY, they we...
... the wedding planning track. I've been a busy little bride, getting my new wedding room semi-organized (still a work in progress) and shopping online. My To Buy list is quite a bit smaller, I'm ...
...up a Honeymoon Pixie acct so we can add that to our gift registry for the wedding. You can add different parts of your honeymoon, like rooms, food, activities etc and have ppl buy a honeymoon we...
... the bridesmaid bouquet and bouts also a fuschia. My flowers are white. So everything ties into my colors, black and white with touches of fuschia and silver (Bling).
I haven't ordered these...
These are my choice for wedding day nails!
...oing dress shopping for my Gram this weekend! Now I just need to plan to make the final meetings with all my vendors and make sure we are all on the same page, finish making payments and get rea...
... and reception, don't come with much. So we really had to get vendors to cover everything. Rentals, catering, strings for ceremony, dj for reception, etc. We found out that the catering company ...
... our engagement session completed this month. I've been procrastinating on that SO much! It is included in our package and for some reason or another I reschedule. I guess it's just not been a t...
... The pics show where our ceremony will be with almost the exact chair set up as the pic. I was never planning on having a microphone for us and our vows. We aren't having a huge wedding, it's ...
...tor, wedding cakes are expensive and should only be handled by three people: the bride, the groom and the caterer.
Instead: It sounds ridiculous and should go without saying, but if you can't g...
... the reception. Where the escort cards will be.
Nothing too fancy. Bought 2 wine glasses at the 99cents store. They are the bigger ones, a bit more wider. I had some pink glitter paint. Dries...
... his hair cut, a pedicure as well. I want to make sure we are all packed, all the food for the pre-wedding BBQ or condiments or supplies, whatever are taken to my Grandparent's home. I'll be cle...
...s on dresses or even go look at the shoes. She's 31 and her MOM has to go buy them. And I have to ship her dress to her without her even having seen it. SELFISH! Talk about telling someone the w...
... the wedding planning aside and refocus my thoughts.
I can tell you after taking everything in over the last couple of months, I can see why people can become Bridezillas. And let me tell ...
... our engagement session photos scheduled for Dec. Now we need to pick our outfits!! Can't wait to share those with everyone! Also bought some stuff from Michael's to use for props at the photo s...
... for wedding decor, dresses, hair, photography, anything!
So check it out if you haven't!
XoXo...
... Okay! So I have not been on WBC in forever.. Seriously It was February when I posted something last. I have been a little busy So, that's my excuse. So here's recap..
I was planning the w...
...r my dress was in and we went to pick it up. I checked out the jewelry with him and we both really liked this necklace. It is really very sparkly and blingy in person and just want I wanted. It ...
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2. Photographer - I'm hiring a private photographer, fee does not note any gratuity.
3. Rental Company - The company does not note any gratuity in contract, I'm sure I will only deal with d...
... the bridesmaids bought their dresses and shoes this weekend! Whew!! We did change the shoe to the other silver glitter one at payless. I added the pic. It was my second choice so no biggie, sti...
...ins
Hair Spray
Moose
Bandaids
Q-tips
Lotion
Antacids
Cough Drops
Wet Ones
Hand Sanitizer
Safety Pins
MEN'S
Wet Ones
Combs
Lint Roller
Cough Drops
Tide Pen
Flossers
Brush Ups
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... the bridesmaid's dresses in a different section of the online site at (wait for it......) $29!! Now who doesn't love a great deal?! I love the beading at the top of this dress and along the bac...
... the bridesmaid's bouquet. And I have the flowers for mine bought already and all wrapped up and stored. We are using phalaenopsis orchids, in white and pink. I have included some pics of the fl...
...g my dress that I never did recieve nor have I gotten my money back. Inspite of these things my husband (love to the fact that I now can say that <3 ) and I are smiling. We are so happy and I...
...d my WEDDING DRESS!! I'm so excited!!
Now, to find my fuchsia shoes......
... the DIY projects. It is something that I can do to put my own personal touch on everything and really feel that when the day comes, it is my own special day. My FH is very excited as well and r...
...d my invitations that I liked at David's Bridal. My problem has always been that I seriously LOVE the pocket folds. And the more I see the DIY ones, the more I'm like ok, I WANT to do them!! So ...
... the honeymoon and I'll miss my 3 kitten faces terribly :(
But we do want to get a room for my FH for Friday night. The guys are all going out for drinks after our BBQ for OOT guests. And he ...
I went ahead and bought the bubbles this weekend for the ceremony. I had previously posted that I had made the tags for the bubbles. They read "Blow bubbles and kisses for the new Mr. & M...
...g to DIY the escort card board I found on Etsy. I bought two 20x30 foam boards and wrapped them in black w/ sparkle fabric. And will use silver and pink ribbons. My grandpa is going to make the ...
... Last night my FH and decided to stop by Men's Warehouse and look at what colors they have available for the tuxes. We originally wanted to have him in silver, the groomsmen in grey and the gr...
... few photos from my day. Such fantastic memories. <3...
... and reception. I'm planning on making this as easy as I can for those people I will have setting up. I'm way OCD about "where things belong". I'm not a fan of too much clutter, so it was time t...
... the reception. Then I changed my mind because of the type of ceiling and the height, it would be a challenge.
At my ceremony alter tho, under the growing wysteria, there are slats of wood an...
I've been definitely thinking about doing the hershey's kisses with the personalized stickers on the bottom and yesterday, thanks to Alecia's blog on them, it encouraged me to look into this ...
... had DIY'ed my Tears of Joy which I will have out for my ceremony. I'm also doing bubbles, for when we walk down the aisle as Mr & Mrs. They will have tags attached, "Blow bubbles & kiss...
...t of DIY projects, the only stationary projects I have planned are my Programs and my Menus. My invitations we picked out are through David's Bridal. But I liked one one on Vista Print for my Sa...
These colors are a breath of fresh air. Ahhhhh but my colors will include all these colors except lime green instead the color will be yellow tiffany blue, and purple.
...h my engagement ring, princess cut (square) in a white gold channel setting. My engagement ring is a Tolkowsky Ideal Cut Diamond. Meaning it's the perfect little diamond sitting atop my ring, cu...
It goes by soooo quickly....
In 9 months, 29 days I will be married. I wouldn't know what do without my FH in my life. He truly makes my world a better place and though it sounds all sappy...
...rple flowers. With so much time to plan, we were able to find the best vendors. Captured by Aimee was the perfect choice for a photographer. Aimee is so laid back and professional,she really ma...
Well wbc ladies i need some advice, ever since ive set foot on my first cruise ive always wanted to get married on a cruise ship, its the cheapest route to go as well, but im saving and savin...
...g my hair down, because I want big curls, I knew that I probably wanted hoop earrings. And of course I wanted them silver and to have some bling ;)
Well, Thursdays are market night here in Re...
Got my BRIDE flip flops that I ordered from Ebay. They are super cute and since I live in CA we live in flip flops and these were a must have! I love that they have a diamond in the center. I...
...more DIY project done and crossed off the list!! Tears of joy packets are done. I ordered the envelopes off of ebay, 50 of them for about $2 and I found a box of Klenex brand, 100 count at the 9...
...blog/photo-of-the-week/...
...g my bridesmaid's a clutch as a gift in their totes, I could not help but buy myself this FABULOUSLY sparkly clutch. I didn't need one and had no plans on getting myself one. But I couldn't resi...
...mond ring napkin holders but they are ridiculously expensive and outta the budget. So, i intially decided to skip napkin rings until I saw a DIY project from another wedding site for them. It wa...
Well, early June, I posted that I ordered my glitter galore set through Ebay, including the toasting flutes, serving set, guest book, guest book pen and the card holder box. I received it all...
...h as honeymoon prep and alcohol! Though my family plays a huge part and especially my Mom, we couldn't do it without them! We are having so much family come in from out of town, so we are having...
So, I see so many other wonderful venues out there of WBC Brides and I thought I'd share mine. I do love mine so <3 especially our ceremony site. I fell in love with this house, its in our...
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... the cake. Only satin ribbon can be placed on a cake so that it doesnt get those wet, stained looks....
... Well, I have my "something blue". I mulled this over and tried to think of something fun and memorable for all the traditions and for "blue" I decided why not go for our fav Football team?! G...
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Reception: The Carriage House
DJ: Erik Redmond
Ceremony Duo, Violin & Cello: Otherwise Strings
Cake: Michelle's Bakery
Soon to have our Photographer, Bartender, and Florist. The C...
My WEDDING DAY!!
I'm ecstatic! I'm marrying my best friend and the love of life. I tell him every day that's I want to get married RIGHT NOW and he laughs and says it will get here soon en...
... for decor. I have not started on anything as yet I am just trying to get ideas together. I am very creative so i think that is going to be very helpful. I am going to be a DIY bride!! The first...
...many DIY projects (thanks largely to Pinterest - seriously girls, if you haven't yet discovered that website you NEED to get your butt on it ASAP!) so until then please say hello!
Heres the l...
Don't you just love it when things just fall into place. I found the PERFECT Locations for the wedding ceremony. Its AWESOME!!!!!
Its so perfect that now I am wishing more people were go...
wow i woke up this morning all grumpy to c that i have 137 days more to go before i change my status from single to married. its like time is stuck somewhere, no matter how many days pass i f...
... the dress first then search for the shoes, but I couldn't help myself. I mean come on....SHOES!! All women love to shoe shop!! I promise I will not buy any until I find my dress. I am loving #'...
...uy a wedding dress online. Has anyone every purchase or know some who purchased a wedding gown on eBay? And if so what was the outcome?
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...ers, flower petals and some tea light candles. I was able to look at flowers as well since I am DIY the flowers. I have been looking online and everywhere trying to figure out just what I want....
Here are a few pics of bouquets I have seen online!
... DIY wedding bouquets and the boutonnieres. I was dreading this project but I will only have to make a total of 2-3 boutonnieres and 3 bouquets. Hopefully its as easy as it sounds.
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This has truly been a crazy week for me. I"m just glad it's Friday. I just want to be lazy this weekend but I need to be productive and get some things done. And the fact that I don't have as...
...r as cake toppers what are you all doing? Flowers or Letters?? And those who are doing the letters were are you getting your letters?
I was in Hobby Lobby and they have some but the don't ha...
...aste cake samples but we are still unsure of the design. I'm still flirting with the idea of cupcakes but might decide on a 2 tier cake. Either way the kids will eat it. Come on its cake....lol...
I absolutely love these shoes from JustFab.com, they are exactly what I've been looking for my wedding day. However, I don't absolutely love the heel height. I wish they came in a 3" heel. So...
I want to have a open seating chart with a few reserved tables. One table I would like to have for my mom's siblings and spouses. In total, this is eleven people. I only wanted ten people at ...
...er a cake or the cake & cupcake combo. We are having a small ceremony with just us and our kids so we won't need big cake.
Seems like a few months ago I saw a small cupcake stand a hobby ...
...heir wedding cake??
My biggest question would we be how many cupcakes I would need...remember my kids love cupcakes!! And would it look better with 1 or 2 tiers of cake and then the cupcake...
My original colors were brown and blue, but since we are not doing a traditional wedding I wanted to just do something simple and cute. Our first thought was just go to the Justice of the pea...
...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...
Well seeing how my wedding will be on a cruise ship :-D (screaming inside!!!) Its like an automatic beach theme, but imma add a twist to it, its like drama meets the beach,meets glitz and gl...
.... My dress is beige with a green train that matches the Mossy Oak. Phil and his groomsmen will be wearing Mossy Oak vests. I want to plan this wedding without the Mossy Oak taking over the entir...
Since my proposal in August, the days seemed SOOOO Far away...and they still do a little bit.
Now that I am at the year mark...what should I focus on or do...anything??
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...
... our budget which is great, so exciting. I meet with them again today for down payment. So I really don't know what I am going to tell the old caterer, do ya'll have any suggestions for me? I wa...
Hi Ladies of WBC,
WHERE MY SEPTEMBER BRIDES AT: WE HAVE 22 DAYS LEFT!!! YAY!!!!!!!!
My to do list is getting shorter and shorter, these last couple of months have been stressful som...
