...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...
... red bouquets. They can definitely re-wear it after the wedding as well, making it a great value! I am so happy they love it as much as I do, I actually bought the same dress in red because I &l...
... and flower arrangements all will have peacock feathers in them. So really, its not terrible if the green and navy blue aren't emphasized in the invite, right?
Plus I think I've changed my mi...
...last DIY project for the day I promise, lol :)
I really must give credit to Angela's Fantasy Creations on Facebook because she gave me inspiration for this project. I fell in LOVE with her fl...
... our engagementphotos to the inside along with spaces for our guests to write.
The band is thick apple green ribbon I found at Michaels. I just wrapped it around and glued it on the inside a...
...silk bouquet. I found a few decent examples but no one really showed how to arrange the flowers! I finally just sat down and started adding flowers and came up with this! I LOVE it! It's amzing...
...e BM dress a few posts ago.. however I have this sudden urge to change my main colour to a navy/midnight blue.
My dress is ivory.. so i thought that would work really well together. To tie in...
Sweetiepie and I had a talk this weekend about the wedding we want to have when the time comes (and I'm still hoping it comes soon) because it was rainy and gloomy and all of our other plans ...
I was originally going to do a pale pink and a navy blue as my color scheme (see second picture), but I found this picture (first picture) and I fell in love!!
So I need your votes!
Pa...
I haven't completely decided on wedding colors, and since we have a while before we have to decide that is probably a good thing.
I am thinking about blush pink and navy and so far that is...
... the engagement would be better eased on our parents if we've been dating a while.
Did I mention we're 18 and we're moving to California when he gets based? (I hope to get accepted into the D...
... SEE PHOTO.
I am selling all 64, enough to put 4 on 16 tables, though I do have a couple extra I will include for FREE.
These were purchased for $1.00 each. We are selling for $50 includi...
...peek photos from our photographer and a link to a slideshow he put together. I'm going to write out a "good/bad/ugly" post in a little bit. To be honest not to many things were bad or ugly thoug...
My bridesmaid Jackie just had her baby 3 weeks ago via c-section. So we had to wait for her to do her fitting. Today she came with me to my fitting and had hers as well.
We put together our welcome bags tonight. All that's left is the letter since we're still finalizing if we're doing a welcome party Friday night or not. We bought recycled bags, but we didn't...
...nd 2 bridesmaids joined me. My flower girls had such a good time putting on their dresses and practicing with their baskets. They got all excited when I came out in my dress. One of them refused...
I had these custom made by a girl who will be opening up her etsy shop very soon. If anyone is interested in contacting her though here is her info:
Victoria - vhinsdale@gmail.com
Tel...
...reat dress on etsy.com by coraliebeatrix and love it! After much debate over colours we (or rather I) have decided on navy dresses. They will all have pink and white bouquets and a white flower ...
...d on bridesmaiddresses with yet another kick in the pants from the FMIL. (See coming post)
I have also begun my search for flowers which for me has been hard for two reasons. 1. I have very ...
We decided against buying nick-nack favors and chose to go with something warm and yummy. Check out Donut Divas! We ordered their Churros station which is a Miami staple junk food.
http://...
Over the black Friday frenzy I found these velour track suits online at OldNavy.com. They are $10 a piece (pants/hoodie). So I asked the girls to at least get the pants so that we would all m...
...ched Decorations. Some People Would Say That They Are Fall Or Winter Colors But I Like THem In The Summer! :)
So We Have Decided On The Girls Wearing Dark Blue, Navy And The Guys In The Gray ...
...last dress store today and FINALLY fell in love with a dress. Patricia South was fantastic and had the most samples in my size to try on. My consultant Shelly was the perfect match for me. Not t...
... our bridesmaid Vanessa and groomsan Jose. Vanessa wore her dress so we could see it next to the suits. We chose a medium grey Sean John suit with a light pink shirt. We purchased their ties at ...
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2.) Bridesmaid goodie bags. These aren't their official gifts but they are goodies I plan on giving them at the hotel during the bachelorette party weekend. Got a great deal at Michaels during ...
...g at invitations everywhere. I got a sample from etsy that I "liked" but didn't "love" but it was affordable. I was to the point where I couldn't get anything else done till these things were or...
...ngth gowns and I want them to be able to wear them again. I love it because it's going to show all their different personalities and I can't wait to get some shoe pics on the wedding day. I post...
I just ordered my lanterns from orientaltrading.com. they have a coupon for $10 off and free shipping if you spend more than $49! can't ask for better! I can't wait to recieve them.
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... her dress at the suit store. Makes it easier to see how it will look.
I found someone who will make the Navy sashes for the flower girls for FREE!! Thank goodness b/c the ones I wanted from...
... our reception was for 90 people.
Chalkboard Table Numbers and Food Signs ($80):
We used these little chalkboards as table numbers and food signs at our June wedding. There are 42 of th...
This incorporates my new ideas and colours. Vintage meets Alice in Wonderland meets the Secret Garden. My old colours added to my new colours.
I am now a Pink, Navy, Green, Brown, and Ivo...
... our reception was for 90 people.
Chalkboard Table Numbers and Food Signs ($80):
We used these little chalkboards as table numbers and food signs at our June wedding. There are 42 of th...
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-2 flower girl baskets, 1 smaller 1 larger
-mis-matching frames for table numbers {4 frames for $2.99!}
-2 large jars for candy table {$3.99 each compared to the one I almost bought for $14....
...hese invitations from Michaels for the BEST deal, but they didn't go with my colours so I had to change them a bit.
Here is a photo {sorry its blurry} of the one I have coloured in with pink ...
... for DIYinvites was much cheaper than having them made but it was still really expensive!
I got these at Michael's for $55 for 30 PLUS I used a coupon for each one 40% off two and 50% off t...
...lory wedding planner probably didn't give him much of chance. He is the kind of guy who will let you do what makes you happy until he really doesn't like something. He thinks my ideas of light g...
... her wedding planner.
Lastly, we have Andrea's aisle runner in kelly green and black.
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You can see my previous posts for more aisle runners I have painted. Please cont...
... 400 photos. Anyone who knows me well, knows I am obsessed with my Honda Element so we thought it'd be funny to include it in the video.
Expenses:
1.) The legos = FREE!
They were from my p...
... So I came across Paris Hilton's shoes line. Just so happens her "thing" is to have pink underneath her shoes. Like the C.L. shoes now a days that have the red. I just picked some of my favori...
...y 30 dresses the day we went shopping. We decided on this JH dress and instead of the pecan underlying color we chose a light blush color to match the color scheme....
I Absolutely LOVE The First Buoquet! Please Forgive Me, Ive Had No Sleep And Cant Spell Very Well. This Is The Picture That Made Me Change From Black And White And Red To Navy, Fushia, Purple...
...d at bridesmaiddresses at the smaller shops around town since I was a little on the fence about the Alfred Angelo ones. And we found this beauty and I swooned! It's spectacular. It makes me ...
... the photo booth photos but the photo's listed of the side are of the game of us rating my hubby with the table numbers...I think everyone should do this after we did it. It was a blast and a gr...
...t of photos I asked for...haha
Ok...now prepare yourself for what I am about to go into...its pretty rough to be honest...but 1st here are a few more ceremony shots.
This shot shows me ver...
...some decor of the Reception shots beforehand...
The cake I designed....would you believe me if I told you this cost $140 and was made by Kroger? Believe it people!! And it was DELICIOUS!! Whi...
... the bridesmaidsdresses custom made. I called back the seamstress today to make an appointment with her. We'll be meeting with her shortly.
The dress in the picture is from J Crew and will b...
...t my bridesmaiddresses. I went last week with my younger sister (who is a freakishly tall 6'1", I love you Allison) and my friend Shayla, who is a fellow WBC bridge (Prncss173, check it, she's...
Just to start off let me just say that the dang WBC won't upload my pics even though they are in the correct format....GRRRR!!!
This post wont be as fun as I thought now...BOOO!!!
Anyhoo,...
... are DIY's and we have a few more that we will be doing I just didnt get pictures of them.
We will be having a collage or chandelier of navy/pink/white paper lanterns in the middle of the dance...
I know someone somewhere out there over the rainbow has bought their groomsBOYS is what I like to call them argyle socks...I have found them in our colors (navy & fuchsia) for $18.00 a pa...
... for bridesmaiddresses. Also, are suitable for mothers where as they do not look like junior dresses.
Dresses are made of satin and are halter. They also have navy tulle outlining the neckli...
... The bridesmaid are in navy with pink shoes and the MOHs are in pink dresses with navy shoes. Once this was finalized and we bought them...I turned the freaking computer off and declared I was ...
... the flowers I wanted with these colors. I was thinking all white flowers. He pointed out that I might want a pop of color in my pictures since it'll just be my pale pale self in my ivory (bec...
...as a bridesmaiddress Size L $20
34. Lilac colored dress beautiful on calf length would be perfect for a bridesmaid UK size 10 $20
35. Really unusual but stunning on a gold colored haltern...
...t my bridesmaiddresses...BRIDESMAIDDRESSES!! There are far worse things in the world right?!?! What is wrong with me?!? Anyhow, I'm stuck between colours and styles, lengths and textures. ...
Does anyone need help finding the right shoe for their big day? Apparently I have a skill at finding the hottest, unique looking shoes..Seriously !
I'm loving Margrit $194 ! and the SW N...
...some dresses I like (my favourite is the strapless one from Jcrew). They will be in navy blue.
We will probably have them custom made. We will meet with a seamstress in the coming weeks... an...
... new bridesmaid then doing it all over again we FINALLY found THE dresses.
Seller NataJane from Etsy.com is courtesy and talented enough to make our dresses. This dress can be worn 15 diff...
...ttle cake toppers that goodydevi from etsy makes. I think these are just absolutely adorable. I dont know if they will fully tie into our theme but regardless I'm considering them.
The 2nd...
... for bridesmaid, b/c she was "Blessed by The Boobie God" rofl!!! it's the same material as the other, but for the obvious reasons, it looks great on my girl ;) hopefully, i'll be adding pictures...
...r my bridesmaids sashes. They were only $12 each and I've been looking around frantically to find decent looking brooches for them. I got them both for $25 and I'm thrilled! they're not exactly ...
... (my dress is ivory with a navy blue sash.)
The Groomsmen are wearing navy suits with ivory shirts, a navy & fuschia striped tie & a fuschia pocket square.
The dads are wearing na...
...ever dress they wanted so long as it was navy, chiffon & tea length by Mori Lee and that they all had the same shoes but is it going to look really odd to have done something similar with th...
... the bouquets are being used to decorate the cake table. (not to mention, mine wouldn't work as a centerpiece since it's a 20-inch cascading bouquet) I need something that will balance with the ...
I have girls in my bridal party that are from a size 12-20. Don't get me wrong we are stoutly built, if you are from the south you know what I mean lol, so they are portioned correctly. I sti...
... the flower girl's attire this week- We've actually just got home a few hours ago after spending a week at the beach with the flower girl, ring bearer, their parents (their dad is one of the gro...
...king photos of them. Thanks for the compliments on the last DIY post I put together!
The topiary cost about $37 to make- $25 worth of flowers, $4 worth of stones (Each one lovingly hot glued...
...- My bridesmaids were actually supposed to wear the lower heel version of them with their dresses. They all pitched a fit and said they hated them, couldn't justify spending more than $30 on a p...
... the cake table- they'll all be navy blue satin.
And they were a STEAL! $25 for 5 runners, 1 60x60 overlay and shipping! I haven't seen them that cheap ANYWHERE and to rent them would've cos...
... It's such a silly thing to be giddy over, but I just bought FH's tie! We've been arguing back and forth about it, and everyone's told him he shouldn't have it because it doesn't really go wit...
... the invitations which I've already bought) so I put together a few different boards to email her so she can get an idea of the feel of the wedding. These are the ones I threw together quickly t...