Monthly Archives: June 2009

John & Rachel’s Wedding

I’ve been to 4 weddings recently, so I’m going to work backwards getting them posted here! Last weekend, I attended John and Rachel’s wedding in Lynchburg, VA.  The ceremony was held in a church, and the reception was held at Timberlake Tavern … Continue reading »

Posted in Design Ideas, Wedding Watching | 1 Comment

Ask a friend with a camera

You know how they say every cloud has a silver lining.  Well it was unfortunate for us that our photographer’s package didn’t include engagement photos.  However, luckily for us, many of our friends have a great interest and talent in photography.  With … Continue reading »

Posted in Budget, Engagement, General Planning | Tagged , | 4 Comments

CAKE!

Those who know me understand that I’m obsessed with certain foods, like french fries.  The general category of “dessert” runs a very close second to those delicious fried potatoes, and I’m especially enamored with cakes.  I’ve been known to eat them for … Continue reading »

Posted in Cake, General Planning, Miscellaneous, Reception, Vendors | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Dress for Everyone Else

I’ve been to weddings where the bridesmaids wear the same dress. I’ve also been to weddings where they wear different dresses, but with the same color. I’ve also seen pictures of bridesmaids wearing different dresses, of different colors. What camp are you … Continue reading »

Posted in Attire | 1 Comment

Ideas from my Wedding Program Library

Last week I shared some of the wedding programs I’ve created.  Today I’m going to share some of the programs that I’ve collected over the last four years (I’ve lived here in the US for 4 years, so everything pre-2005 is back … Continue reading »

Posted in Ceremony, Design Ideas | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

To do hair up or hair down?

I’ve been debating for some time now how to wear my hair for the wedding.  It’s a garden wedding, which is a bit more romantic— some have suggested wearing it down with waves or curls.  At the same time I am a … Continue reading »

Posted in Accessories, Beauty | Tagged | 1 Comment

Sassy Invitations

I have to share this with everyone – I just came across the second coolest wedding invitations I’ve ever seen!  If you’re wondering, first place belongs to Nat and her awesome DIY invites (parts one and two), thank-you notes and programs. This … Continue reading »

Posted in Design Ideas, Wedding Themes | 2 Comments

Dresses and Stuff

My fiance found her dress! A couple of weeks ago, the missus-to-be went to a bridal sample sale at Saks. This was her second time ever looking for a wedding dress. Neither she nor anyone else, myself included, expected her to find … Continue reading »

Posted in Attire | Tagged | 4 Comments

Pronovias Sample Sale

Between now and June 27, 2009 the Pronovias NYC flagship store is having an exclusive sample sale.  You can get up to 70% off on selected Pronovias & Manuel Mota gowns.  However, this sale is only by appointment.  You can make one … Continue reading »

Posted in Attire, Budget | 3 Comments

A Wedding in the Mountains

We just had the most lovely weekend in San Francisco.  Our friend Patty and Tim got married!  The wedding was held at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley Hills.  The ceremony was outdoors on a paved patio overlooking the mountains of the East … Continue reading »

Posted in Ceremony, Reception, Vendors, Wedding Watching | 2 Comments

DIY Monday: Wedding Programs

I’m an avid collector of wedding programs.  And I’m anal about them.  So many couples just do a folded sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper (A4), but I’m a unique sort of person and love programs that think outside the square. … Continue reading »

Posted in Ceremony, Design Ideas | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Happily wed after 4 years!

Today will be a good day because yesterday was an awesome day. It was our 4th year anniversary! Time definitely flies by when you’re having fun. Yesterday I reflected not only on our past four years, but the past ten years we’ve … Continue reading »

Posted in Relationships | 4 Comments