...heir photo and remember how they cracked jokes all day and it warmed my heart to see my son and husband so happy.
Malcolm served as Patrick's Jr. Best Man.
Its a gift from God indeed when...
...n my dress after a morning of pampering with my ladies (Hey girls! Hey Mom!) I come home to a husband that makes me feel just like a Queen by the way he treats me, listens to me, laughs with me ...
... our honeymoon cruise was affected by Hurricane Sandy but by the Grace of God my fabulous sister-in-laws and mother-in-law gifted to us a fabulous honeymoon in Southbeach Miami at the Mondrian H...
... the wedding decor. With its rustic wooden tables, mis-matched antique chairs, toasty fireplaces and tall, dripping candles, this place has a huge amount of charm and truly feels like a second h...
...silk flowers on sale at Hobby Lobby over the last few months are really coming in handy to create a nicely designed table.. I mixed and matched my flowers and feathers to create height for the t...
...hese DIY projects..
Thank goodness I'm almost done with my brooch bouquet so I can move on to something else.
Tonight I started working on my vintage quill pens for my guests to use when...
... wow! We are really loving premarital counseling.. this year for 7 weeks our church (shout out to Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church www.destinymetro.org) is sponsoring a Marriage Bootcamp fo...
...r my invitation mats to go on my pocketfold invitations...
I will be using the sparkling merlot pocketfold invitations from cardsandpockets.com ($.82/pocket they ROCK!) and I need to come up ...
...r as decoration, and use the ecofetti in little white containers I found (12 to a pack!) at the Dollar Store last weekend.. that way I don't have to purchase as much ecofetti and I can alternate...
... two wedding dresses for our big day and only worn one for our wedding (as you can see by our photos). :) I have this beautiful dress just sitting here in my closet which has been unworn, unalt...
... two wedding dresses for our big day and only worn one for our wedding. I have this beautiful dress just sitting here in my closet which has been unworn, unaltered and is in brand new condition...
... the engagement party to post but I will, I promise!
in the meantime....
whew! I wish I could go back in time 3 months ago and literally SHAKE myself and say "Are you crazy?!" when I decid...
...s my Maid of Honor Allison would say.
Because it's a place of business, I won't completely trash them, but what I will say is they haven't kept up the grounds, the building has taken a signi...
...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...
...age, DIY, purple and orange brides, those of you who love damask like me, or just love a great bargain... ((HUGS))
*giggles*...
... 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...
...cute flower and bow combo on top.. I like the volume since I will be wearing my hair up and back in a heart bun. This way it adds depth to the sides of my profile as I'm walking down the aisle w...
... the engagement party for $1000 and I'll take it because at this late date trying to find someone 30 days before our party.
Luckily I already know the things I want to serve for my Bridesmai...
...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...
... 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...
...t my bridesmaids love them because it made me really joyful to be able to afford something that they all will actually hold dear. To be on a budget and be able to "splurge" for 6 people who mean...
... 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!...
...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...
...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 ...
...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...
...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...
... 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 budget?
If you're planning to hold your reception at the location also, does it accommodate your guests, food, and have room for dancing?
What, if any, are the location's restrictions?
...
... for wedding jewelry is knowing the basics: The 4C's of Diamond shopping:
Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut..
For more information to get you familiar with how to shop for wedding jewelry, ...
...nd a dress, take 1 person you trust and take lots of pictures to help you narrow down your choices
3. Know your absolute-can't-go-over-or-all-heck-will-break-loose budget. Look at dresses $10...
...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...
...k to wedding planning!
I have alot to blog but,
I'll start with the basics.
:Date:
October 21, 2012
:Where:
Pattison Park Lodge
here in Ohio!
:Theme:
Good Ol' Southern Charm
...
Some fall inspiration images
...WORN Wedding Dress by designer Mori Lee. Style # 6606 in a size 8!
This dress is absolutely unique, stunning, light weight and perfect for a destination, spring or summer wedding! It is made ...
...WORN Wedding Dress by designer Mori Lee. Style # 6606 in a size 8!
This dress is absolutely stunning, light weight and perfect for a destination, spring or summer wedding! It is made of delic...
... We're having a Fall wedding next year. So what automatically comes to mind for an Autumn wedding?...pumpkins, leaves, wheat, etc. I totally love the Fall, the colours, and everything the sea...
These are harvest colors, I thought they were very pretty, typically for a fall wedding. I could imagine glowing candles, the whole works. I am inclosing a link so you can see the full view.
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...w of wedding dresses that Lindsey and Calista at Fontaine Bridals picked out. I tried on one dress but then when I saw this dress hanging as some of the ones they picked out for me to try, I FEL...
255 Homemade Candy Apples as our favors! Alot of work but well worth it! Not only were they fresh & GREAT tasting but BEAUTIFUL! I placed one on each place setting. Covered with sugar so ...
Our beautiful hall, before all the madness! All Fall colors, Chocolate Brown, Deep Reds w. some gold, orange & yellow. Lots of Fall Leaves everywhere!
This was my Candy Buffet Table, I LOVED IT! And so did my guest. with over 65 kids attending out wedding my neices and nephews were glad i thought about them too! =) Now i am selling all of m...
...rown dress I picked out worked out perfectly with the dresses all the other girls had picked individually; proof that it can be done. They got married in western Massachusetts at a beautiful sk...
Since deciding to move the wedding date back all the fall wedding ideas have been flowing like crazy- I think a fall wedding is really more me and I'm starting to get so excited about all the...
...some photos of ideas I've loved!
Pic 1) I'm loving the carved pumpkin ideas for decor!
Pic 2) Cranberry Champagne- love it!
Pic 3) Using Mason Jars as candle holders... such a cost effe...
...t of flowers that I'm finding during that season is brown, yellow, and very neutral colors. Any of you girls know what other flowers are in season around 11/20th? I'm looking for pink or purple ...
... and reception. I am having the hardest time finding somewhere to rent a cart or host it in the north Georgia mountains. I would greatly appreciate any input or help in finding a vendor. We woul...
...on a budget is unstoppable!!
Hope everyone is having a fantastic day thus far!!
*** the picture isn't the ones I bought -- i can't post the pic for some reason*** but it's a similar idea ...
Okay so I've been debating whether or not to get a monogram made -- I fooled around on Publisher and sadly did not come up with anything that I liked. I'm usually very creative but of late I ...
I really love all shades of green. I know that sage green would probably be appropriate for a fall wedding but I really prefer mint or even more of a lime green. I also would like to incorpor...
... red bridesmaid dresses and bouquets with red, burnt orange and some other accent colors that tie the season together. I really like the look of the curly willow branches in the centerpieces at ...
Just thought I'd share some of these pictures and ideas I found of some very beautiful Fall wedding ideas. I really love some of these ideas...they would make some very elegant yet pretty sim...
...ding/reception site. I'm scared that I will find the perfect place and by the time I have the money to book it, it will already be taken. LOL. Too early to be scared you say? The place I chose i...
Hi everyone! I am looking for good ideas on colors for a Sept 20th 2008 wedding. I was thinking of wine and ivory but I am having my doubts... any ideas?
