Paperlust on Etsy customized this guestbook with a spot for guests to sign in and a framed place to put the Polaroid. Amanda is excellent to work with and will help you find the perfect style of paper and colors to match your look.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Memory Bank
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Bearing Rings
Pillows are cute, but the nest can be the best. I bought this love bird home from The Artist's Closet on Etsy and only used two eggs (one for me and one for my groom), then added the symbolic rings for the ring bearer to bring down the aisle. I also liked that it was a nest, which was what my husband and I were soon going to be building.
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Polaroids!
I can't handle that Polaroid's instant film is going to be extinct, but let's hope someone else steps up and makes something compatible (that's what I hear might happen). Get yours on Amazon.com while they are still around and let your guests snap some great shots at your wedding. I had guests take photos and put them in my specially made guestbook where they can sign and attached their picture.
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Online Dress Buying
A reader had a question about purchasing a wedding dress online and here are my thoughts:
My friend Holly bought her dress online and it was perfect, but I would say to definitely try many dresses on before ordering one in a style you haven't seen on your body. When I was searching for my dress, I had many looks that I liked, and they were all very different. It was through trying on that I realized what worked best for me and suited the style I was looking for.
Also good to call the company you are ordering from and check with the Better Business Bureau just to be sure it's a good place to order from—particularly if the prices seem too good to be true. And check their return policy.
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Floral Extras
Flowers everywhere! From top right: ceremony flowers are highlighted with branches, flowers submerged in water with branches and topped with candle, multi-colored rose petals adorning the aisle with pomanders framing the way to the altar, French pails, candelabra decorated with vines and flowers.
And if you're from down South, my florist Ashley from Nola Flora in New Orleans, LA can do all of this and more.
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Floral Fantasy
Since I was working with a florist who was out-of-town, I put together a collage of the flowers that inspired me most. When deciding on flowers, think about every aspect of how they are put together. Here were my ideas:
Flower color theme: Deep red, pink, purples, light leafy greens
Natural, rustic, mix of rich and soft colors, with a vintage feel
All tied with natural colored raffia. All bouquets should be well-formed, with a rustic feel.
The flowers (from top right):
Stephanotis, Bouquet from The Knot that caught my eye and inspired, Pink Peony, Lamb's Ear, Dusty Miller, a mix I put together after a visit to a local florist of Eucalyptus with berries, Purple Anemones, and Black Magic roses, Deep Pink Dahlia, Bluebird Rose.
Once I get the photos back, you'll see the final result.
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I'm Married!
There are so many little details I can share about my own wedding now that my groom has seen it all. I have to say that I am going through that "it's all over" feeling in that I had so much fun planning and making the decisions all in anticipation for the day only for it to be over. All of the pre-wedding plans are so much a part of the joy of your wedding. So enjoy it all!
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Pronovias Is Chic
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Monday, March 31, 2008
A Bride's Gripe
I went to a wedding show a few months ago and while it wasn't very helpful or informative, it was fine. People were nice even though it was crowded. I felt there wasn't anything there that I didn't already know about and it mostly seemed like the ads in a bride magazine...you know, the ones you flip right over to get to the good stuff. Only at this bridal show, there wasn't much of the good stuff.
My gripe is in the aftermath. I didn't give my email or phone number to many vendors (maybe one), but my info was supplied upon check in. I have received an email or phone call almost every day regarding something bridal that I am not interested in and I have to say it's very annoying. I am unsubscribing each time, but there is always a new one from a new company popping in my inbox. The last call I received was from a huge bridal store. I told the person I wasn't interested and then he starts asking a ton of questions:
Him: Well, where did you buy your dress?
Me: Kleinfeld
Him: What style was it?
Me: I'm sorry but I am not interested in answering these questions.
Him: Well, can you tell me if it was a mermaid dress, an A-line...
Me: Sorry, no, not interested. Thank you.
My wedding is two months away and I really hope these calls and emails do not continue beyond the honeymoon. Beware of giving out your info if you go to a bridal show.
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Friday, March 28, 2008
To Have And To Hold
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Very Vintage
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KT Jean Is Chic
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
For The Birds
Birdcage veils bring out old Hollywood glamour. They look chic with shorter wedding dresses, but also add major style to long vintage looks, and also can take a simple modern gown and give your look even more elegance. I love these by CastleBride. Designer Kirstin Fox handcrafts these delicate beauties to your specifications. See more of her designs here.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Luck Of The Irish
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Go green for your wedding with these lovely lime colored blooms.
From top: Green Orchids, Echinacea Purpurea, Zinnia Dahlias, Clematis Forsteri
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Abbreviated Versions
Want to show off a sexy, yet still sweet, pair of heels? Go short! Oscar de la Renta (top) and Chanel showcase these darling dresses.
Found on MarthaStewart.com.
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She's Tops
Ah, the cake topper. What to grace the top of your confection is a minor detail, but still a very important one. It's something that you can keep with you long after every bite of the cake is gone (or the top tier is just too freezer burned to eat). Nicole W. Clark makes five-inch replicas of you and your groom! These polymer clay renditions can feature anything you'd like—from the groom's facial hair to adding in your pet. Check out some of her work here.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Rami Kashou Is Chic
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Stylish Celebrity Wedding: Nicole and Keith
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
H&M—The Results!
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Ulrich Engler Is Chic
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Stamp Counselor
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Victorio & Lucchino Are Chic
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Head Case
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Stylish Celebrity Wedding: John and Caroline
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Love Birds
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Suzanne Ermann Is Chic
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