...m as decor at the reception either by placing flowers inside or some other idea that hasn't come to me yet.
any suggestions?
*I'm also very excited that I found a really nice vintage-inspi...
... the Engagement Party. had a conference call with the Florist and my Maid of Honor, went to Discover Mills Mall to double check the measurements of the Flower Girl's dress and compare them to he...
...e my bridesmaids carry paragodas down the ailse during my ceremony outside in the park, but we could also use paragodas during the Bridesmaids Garden Party/Luncheon I'm hosting for them over the...
...r my engagement party invitations, and tried to figure out how to give the letters a much needed vintage facelift. hahahaha
Not completely sold on how this looks, but as a work in progress, I...
...owry wedding ring I was given from a man in a village during a vacation in Togo West Africa back in 2011 when I visited Ghana. He placed it in my hand and said it was for me on my wedding day. I...
I've been to sooo many weddings where the Bride and Groom are literally inacessible.. haulted high on platforms, far away from guests, and sometimes not even sitting with their wedding party....
... our honeymoon choices.
Whew! Thanks Dad!...
... I have been lamenting on what to throw after we're married and leaving the ceremony site, and am so excited to find out about Ecofetti!!
Totally biodegradable, Ecofetti is a reasonably che...
I'm so excited I found the website Stumpsparty.com! WOW talk about some awesome deals.
I found these vintage city lights in 2 different sizes that will be perfect to decorate with.
YAY!
...rick-engagement-session
Which is your fave? let me know!
...and, If you have an engagement photo shoot available online, leave the site here- I'd love to check it out.. I LOVE PICTURES! an...
...t my wedding cake to look before I meet with Michelle Still at Delectable Designs for our 1st cake tasting..
what do I like? oh me oh my, I never had such a hard time making up my mind!
A...
...d my Wedding Planning Binder that is now half my body weight. LOL
The scripture 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (Love is patient, love is kind...) is a verse we hold near and dear, so it's on the front a...
...ooch bouquet and all the rest of the mother-of-the-bride stuff that goes with the job.. Don't want to stress her too much.
I went to Staples today and purchased a huge bulk box of over 200 cr...
... our honeymoon.. We are pretty frugal with our money and would really like to do something like go on some really cool adventures and "splurge" while we are vacationing on our honeymoon, and be ...
...rent dress, and pulled together by their shoes.
So far because I'm going with a modern vintage look, I have been really looking at the asymetrical 1 shoulder designs with a flower, or a fril...
...ooch bouquet! She really inspired me to make up in my mind I CAN ACTUALLY DO THIS! LOL.
Instead of going with the the bouquet foam stick like a lot of ladies do, I love her idea of using a f...
...d my dress. (HI-FIVE baby!)
I'm so excited because he has such a flair for fashion, and the suit goes well with our theme. The one he picked out is a European cut which is classy, and has nic...
... My friends and coworkers who know me will be glad to know that THIS YEAR will not be like the last, where I paid for a membership at L.A. Fitness (yes, directly debited from my checking accou...
... our engagement party invitations are officially mailed.
What's more exciting is that thanks to our private Facebook group we created to assure we had everyone's proper mailing address. I on...
...(and bridesmaid, Jada), her grandmother is one of my Matrons of Honor and had a HUGE impact on me as a child and younger adult, Cameron and I have shared a special bond where I hand make her Eas...
... our reception. I have a scheduled walk-through for the Knights of Columbus banquet hall but the more I think about it, the more I want to keep looking.
The venue is within our price range.....
...ooch bouquets! Talk about amazing work!
check her out here:
http://pinterest.com/lrsuffi/brooch-bouquet-obsession/
Full of amazing tutorials, I watched in utter joy as I learned the ins...
... So I've been toying around with the idea of giving grape jelly as my favor since our wedding is during the "bountiful harvest" time of year- Fall.
I love the idea of giving favors that pe...
...e my invite POP off the sheet.. guess what? 25 for $7.99!! LOVING IT! so what I will have to print them myself, it beats having a cookie-cutter invitation out of one of those invitation books AN...
...ooch bouquet.
Wish me luck ladies, and if you have some tips on a brooch bouquet pass them my way!...
... the cake design, and Patrick likes 3 and 4 tier designs.. Either way it goes, I have no doubt our cake will be fabulous looking and taste magnificent... even if both of us are scraping off all ...
... own wedding planning with just 30 days apart to help coordinate mine.
So... should I just wing it? or fork out some bucks to pay someone to coordinate that day and hope and pray they actual...
...m my dress.
These shoes won't work with my vintage dress, BUT I'm so excited to have another resource to go online shopping for my shoes either way.
Its so important to me that whatever ...
...ome (Budget friendly) dresses online, but I'm a little hesitant because I'm not sure what to expect when ordering online..
such a dillemma. I found a dress I liked at David's Bridal, which i...
...or a honeymoon either. So.... now that Dubai is out for the honeymoon we've been looking at some nice cruises to the Bahamas on Carnival, or perhaps flying someplace we both have always wanted t...
...ng a wedding cake (maybe?) and just doing gourmet cupcakes from my fave place, but wasn't sure I'd really end up saving money AND not sure if I'd regret not having a wedding cake on our special ...
...lled Gift Registry 360, and Amazing Registry has a website that is searcheable online from virtually anywhere.
We thought it would benefit everyone to have a hassle-free experience and not ha...
...h my engagement party plans underway and trying to find the perfect dress for my Maids and MOH, I've been trying my best to figure out the best hairstyle that will capture the essence of my vint...
...cake wedding cake??? kidding- I wouldn't do carrot cake.
We both aren't big fans of icing, neither one of us really eat a lot of chocolate and when it comes down to it, I can't remember ever ...
...me a Bridesmaid Luncheon!!!
I want to make sure I do something that is vintage theme related..
Any ideas ladies??? HELP!!!!!!...
...stic honeymoon.
Aside from the sentimentality of that day- your wedding ceremony only lasts a couple of hours, coupled with a reception, which let's face it- probably is costing you the most...
...lle, wedding decor, flowers, trays, and the list goes on! I was able to chat up a really helpful cashier who schooled me on how they do their sales.
(Tip: everywhere you go, try to make a 5 ...
So... got this great idea off theknot.com and etsy's website that falls in line with my vintage theme, BUT I have no idea how to do it.
Looks simple enough: I already bought the tags in b...
...e my wedding planning, using GroupMe is a way that keeps everyone in the loop and allows us to chat in a private invite-only group where we can discuss ideas, post photos and resources as well a...
...e my wedding planning, using GroupMe is a way that keeps everyone in the loop and allows us to chat in a private invite-only group where we can discuss ideas, post photos and resources as well a...
... the engagement party invites from vista print and I'm excited they look exactly like I designed..
Like I've mentioned our wedding theme is modern vintage/ softly romantic and our colors are...
... the wedding cake
Patrick and I are getting married in the Fall which opens us up for lots of food choices for our reception, and some very interesting choices for wedding cake flavors...
...
...your wedding music, here are some things to consider as I've learned along the way so far in my wedding planning:
Yes it's YOU and your FH's day, BUT consider your guests and the fact that th...
... the engagement ring is on your finger, everyone is excited with upcoming nuptial plans.. Now comes the premarital counseling and the money talk..
When discussing your joint finances, how di...
... any budget and loves what she does!...
... our engagement party coming up in May.
Can't wait to post some of the photos!!! Check back so you can vote on your fave!
If you're still looking for a photographer and are in the greater...
...your Bridesmaids!
We've all seen the comedy Bridesmaids where the bride has a girlfriend she's shared her whole life with just for her to also pick a "newbie" friend that her bestie feels a t...
Now that you're actually PLANNING your wedding, are you as excited as when he proposed? I AM!
One of the things I take heart in when looking at all the mountains of tasks on my plate plan...
...YOUR DIY purple wedding! ((HUGS)) :
http://www.efavormart.com
Great place to find things at wholesale prices and great shipping rate:
fabrics
favors
candles
vases
unique and fu...
...your budget, manage your guest list, make important notes and assign tasks to your VIP's/maids and keep the communication flowing.
Patrick and I are currently working on our wedding website u...
...over wedding flowers and decor, I couldn't help but think to myself as I thumbed through all the magazines "ho-hum... seen that before.. yep, somebody already did that.." and I didn't want to ha...
...r my hair natural and in locs, I wanted to find a dramatic way to wear my hair, stay with my theme (modern vintage) and still really show off my dress..
I am using a birdcage veil that plays...
I jumped on the band wagon!! It was kinda fun...lol!! I got as close as i could to my wedding day looks!!
...hire engagement ring!
Throughout all the wedding planning, I had completely forgot about the custom of, "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." But thanks to Wi...
I got my fans & parasols today from theknot.com They are very nice, I love them, only bad thing is they shorted me one parasol. Weird huh? I will have these available for guest to keep co...
I got these today from theknot.com to put my gifts for my bridesmaids in. They turned out really nice.
Just thought I'd share my excitement with you, the cocktail napkins I ordered came today and I thought they looked great. Got them from theknot.com for $19.99 per 100. Today I looked and they...
I just had to do one. So ladies her it is the inner bride of me:-) if you have not done it please go do it. its fun i might do more.
I thought this would be fun and interesting :) Via theknot.com
i love theknot.com!
so far we ordered
matches and napkins.
mr & mrs chair sashes
candles
frames
more to come!!!
we ordered our matches from theknot.com! 100 for $17.99, plus the friends&family 20% off. so i got 200 for $43! :] i love a good deal!
I posted our video on theknot's real weddings contest back in February, but haven't looked at it until now. I mean I know it wasn't like the best dance ever, and we were having fun. Those gir...
...ttle flower on them I am going to be putting little tags on them that have a little black and white vintage graphic or love quote (or both). They do have a little metal loop on them so they are ...
... I saw this on theknot.com from knottie Ania. I thought this was too cute... A Pimp my Cupcake bar... Just a display of white cupcakes with toppings spread around...I think this would be cute ...
... and ring bearer. We're having his initials engraved on the case in the "victoria" font. I'm so happy to be doing this with my FH! He is so fun to plan the wedding with. He's creative, and insig...
I placed an order at theknot.com last Thursday. I ordered a parasol, some paper fans and one last BM gift (for the BM that got added at the last minute). I paid extra for 3 day shipping. I go...
test inner 5
Just for fun! ;)
This is kinda a cute feature on theknot.com
... the bridesmaids took off with a groomsman and proceeded to get frisky in the bridal suite. In the midst of their fun, they accidentally knocked over a candle and ended up setting the curtains o...
...ound bouquets with them in...I AM IN HEAVEN lol
I just think that they look fantastic whole and sliced so i am going to alternate tables where some of the vases will have limes sliced and som...
... Hello Ladies,
I have decided to make our wedding website. As I am under 300 days, the website should be ready soon.
My dilemma is to pick between TheKnot.com and Mywedding.com.
I thi...
...59¢, Reception Essentials from .99¢, and Wedding Cameras from $2.29! Be sure to add your special touch with personalization, many items include it for FREE!
Plus, shop now & save an extra
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From theKnot.com:
There's no gimmick to these tricks, and best of all, they help set patterns for healthy eating after your wedding is over. Most importantly, remember that on your wedding...
... Found this on TheKnot.com and had to share -- there are so many of us on here that are trying to trim down and firm up for our big days!!
6 months to a toned, wedding day ready body!
Us...
... the Flower Girl"
This picture book is the perfect gift for soon-to-be flower girls. Girls will enjoy reading the story of Fiona, a first-time flower girl who discovers how exciting it is to ...
Just a heads up -- TheKnot.com is having a 75% off sale on bridal party gifts -- check it out at :
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/weddingwarehouse/homepage.aspx
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Want to create a bridal cartoon of yourself? Check out theknot.com and go to My Inner Bride. It's alot of fun!
I went to theknot.com and created my inner bride. You should try it. I wonder what your inner bride would look like. I wonder if my inner bride is similar or identical to anyone else.
...
... When I first started thinking about and planning our wedding, I heard about theknot.com and it sounded great. There were all kinds of ideas, pictures of real weddings, and even a discussion b...
...appy wedding planning!...
Everyone else was doing it so of course I had to do it too.
This is the bride avatar I made. This is such a cute idea, I love it.
Here's the link if you would like to make one:
http:...
The Knot.com just announced the arrival of their newest website, it called TheBump.com, its dedicated to all pregnant women and new moms, I just browsed the site and I like it.
I wanted t...
here she is!!!
...s my photographer appointment on the weekend due to illness), figured I would take the time to make one of my own! :)
http://weddings.theknot.com/myinnerbride/
I love seeing everyone's go ...
...ays "Bridesmaid" in rhinestones. SO CUTE! They were only $9.99 each....50% off. Can't go wrong with that!
They some in Black, Brown, Pink, Teal and white. They are still on sale and it's a "...
Ladies try creating your inner bride on theknot.com...
I will carry red roses or maybe a rose wristlet like pictured in picture 2.
... The table linens that I will have will be black. The chairs will be red like most hotel banquet room chairs. The napkins will be white and the centerpieces might be red roses unless I find ...
