I can't believe it's already been a year! Things are going great, It was a little hard to get use use to calling each other husband and wife so we made a point of always calling each other th...
This was my cake and desert station!
Spending my first birthday as Mrs. Smith!!! YAY
Originally we were going with Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus for our first dance but decided it was a bit fast for a slow dance so we chose "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain it was perfect!...
... our ring bearer. He got a little nervous and had to be carried bu he did a great job and everyone loved him. Anyone thinking of using your four legged children in your wedding? I have no regret...
...d my bridesmaids flowers, sisters and mothers, the table vases, candelabras and the cake flowers. The flowers were gorgeous, fresh and smelled wonderful! If you are in the Houston, Galveston, Cl...
... but wedding cake for days..lol
When they brought me out to look at the cake I nearly cried! It was perfect! Just what I envisioned. I think Marie Antoinette would have loved it!
Cakes by ...
I know how we all love to see how it all came together so I made this collage of photos with some of the details of the wedding.
Create Your Own
This is my something blue..Garter, i added a few small pink feathers to be more "Marie" hehehe
well I loved the hair!! makeup , i haven't decided on yet. For the hair style i asked or a modern day Marie Antoinette. What do you think?
... our Wedding Reception, but a girl can dream can't she. My other idea for inspiration was a 'Marie Antoinette' theme. Think all the grandure of Versailles, Ornate Candleabras, a pastel colour pa...
Umm why is FH more excited about this appointment than any other ???? LOLOL
... I've been gone too long and I just came across a WBC tweet & remembered that I did not post any pics of our wedding :o( ...*sorry*
I have all of my pictures on a CD.....some place lol ...
... old dress.. as the new one still hasnt arrived.. please excuse the hair and make up as by the this time i had dress and undressed so many times that hair got messy etc.
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Along with their Pink Hot Chocolate my OOT guests with have a couple of Sofia Mini Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine (cute straw included!) A nod to the director (Sophia Coppola) of the movie"M...
OMG I couldn't believe this when I found it in a candy store in the mall. Pink Hot Chocolate! They are pink reclosable tins. I will be adding these to the OOT guest bags!
...r my hair - That way if I take off the veil after the ceremony, I can still wear my hairpiece later on! The hairpiece is going to consist of ostrich feathers, smaller feathers, diamante brooch e...
... for photos. It will be a little more spread out on the wedding day. I think the gold looks fabulous compared to the black and is more in line with the Marie Antoinette theme. Tags are not print...
... the invites. need to go to Michaels for more Crystals. busy day!!...
...hese invitations. They are by Lyndsey Ryan Designs. She truly captures the Marie Antoinette theme I was in search of. The colors, the crown, Fleur de Lis, Peacock, mask , and even a Marie silhou...
We went to Al's Formalwear Monday and he picked out his tux. His will have tiffany blue vest and tie. He looked sooooo handsome!! hehehe
... the invitation and the RSVP WOW!!! But aren't these lovely?? !! LOL found these on Zazzle they are perfect for the invitation . The RSVP postcards have a pinkish chandelier with a aqua backgrou...
OMG they are beautiful!!!! I will show photos later, no time to upload right now. But they are perfect for our wedding. It's so wonderful seeing everything coming together.
... the reception cards.
This is the site I purchased from..
http://www.ostrich.com/index.html
Feathers , feathers, feathers!!!! So Marie!!!!...
... the cake.... saying it will be very difficult etc....
I could understand if it was a photo i just brought to them... but it was on there website!!! why advertise it if they cant do it!!
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Hi Ladies,
My 2 minute tester or placecards!!
Cant wait to start making them properly! will post more pics when the good ones roll out!
xx
...bial cake. Your hair should be soft and as voluminous as cotton candy or cumulous. Teasing the hair is most definitely allowed and bejeweled or feathered hair accents are musts. Think tendrils a...
Hi Ladies,
Just thought id show you some of the stuff i brought back from christmas in France...
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...this cake is mine!!
confirming tomorrow!!
I was going to try and make my own cake, But realised that if im this stressed now with 6 months to go i certainly wont want to make a cake leading ...
I am in love with these gorgeous place cards!! and have hunted high and low for them.. but cant find who makes them! (pink ones)
I thought about giving it a try myself.. But not to sure my...
Just ordered a few masks in our colors from Ebay for photo opps for the reception. Another wink at Marie and Louie's partys. I can't post pics from Ebay but will post some once I get them.
I think i need this! lol
TokyoMilk Bon Bon Bubble Bath
Suds up in style with an eccentrically packaged elixir, full of skin-softening extracts and heady with scent.
Key ingredients: p...
... and flowers for the table will be pink....
I'm very satisfied with the way these turned out. It's a funny story actually. I originally ordered the save the date's from wedding paper divas about 2 months ago and didn't like them when t...
... The package was delivered Friday and I couldn't wait to get home and see them. We are adding a bow to them and possibly a hang tag,not sure yet. I was wanting to add both colored bows to the ...
Found these on http://www.efavormart.com only $40.98 for 6 dozen! 4.99 for shipping. Love the color! I think I'm going to etch these using my Cricut once they come in. Perhaps a chandelier? c...
...arty dress in costumes but I will be involving the colors, food, and music from the french revolution in my wedding ceromony and reception. I'm even picking out unique wedding stationary to make...
...d my Bridesmaids cards today in the mail and they are gorgeous! The wrapping, stickers,cards and even her business cards are all beautiful!!! I can't wait to give them to my girls! I got them at...
After some thought I decided I wanted my save the date to stand out a bit more! I had the FAB designer Kristy, whip me up another sample and voila! Here they are. I LOVE THEM! What do you lad...
I'm adding additional color to my wedding! Iv'e decided on Turquoise blue! Not alot, just something to offset all the pink and still work with my Marie Antoinette theme!
... Eat Cake!
This is our second in the Concealed Weapons series, they are each double printed - a more subtle graphic is on the front only giving a slight clue to a more "loaded" graphic hidden o...
...h my invitation designers? I just love their unique take on invitations, they're more like art! Here is the first draft of my invitation and save the dates, this will be a really slow process si...
.... My cake, OMG, Fabulous and delicious! The table looked amazing! I made one of my girls go down and snap a picture of the cake so I could see it. I couldn't have dreamed of anything better! My ...
The perfect table (for me) hehehe ok it does need feathers but i love it!!!
... her hair up and shes just adorable. Anyone else use little things like this for inspiration?...
YAY Personalized fans have been ordered. One more thing to scratch of the list. These will be placed on the seats outside for the ceremony. More favors will be at the tables.
I know its a few days early but I'm on a mini vacay after today and I just wanted to wish her luck! I just love her blog and I find myself checking it out quite often. Not my theme, but I lov...
...made gowns can be less or equal to the cost of a regular bridal gown.
The groom might be a little resistant to wearing period clothing, so a simple white cravat tied in a bow under a gold dam...
... the hair...hehe the second and third pics are from the Ebay listing (also sells on Etsy) and similar to the one worn by Marie Antoinette at the Masquerade Ball...
...ther Hair Clip Fascinator
Description
Very special "one of a kind" hair clip inspired by the "one and only" Marie Antoinette!
A charming vintage silk rose in shades of pink adorn a spray ...
...k my bridesmaids.
They were on Etsy , seller Papernosh I absolutely love her work!
The Description..
A pink cotton candy set of cards, Oui Marie will make you think of pretty pink dresses, ...
Seriously drooling! This would have been my dream cake! I can't even imagine the cost of this one but it is gorgeous! Sigh.....
... eat cake" pastry table that would probably get Marie's approval! I am excited I snagged the cake stands with the hanging crystals in Gold!! Another bride used them and is selling 4 to me in dif...
...d of music from the Marie Antoinette soundtrack plus some of my 80's faves
(1) Hand written letter (not shown)
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I looked high and low for the favor boxes I wanted to no avail soooo.......today I gave up and bought another favor box which I think would be a good alternative, I'll probably have to change...
... the invitation and using some the image (I bought the font)
I was lucky enought to get the love stamps, they remind me of playing cards which ties in so well to our wedding as my fiance is a...
I found the most perfect do and headpiece for my bridesmaids!! I just love them! They are perfect for a Marie Antoinette shindig!!!
... I am semi considering doing a fun prop station with masks, fans, parasol, feather boa, and some disposable cameras. I came across an article in martha stewart for a "Breakfast at Tiffany's"we...
...f my Wedding DRESS!!!!!
Lets start with my bridal shower tea party which was held at the Ritz on June 27th, it was sooo pretty, super fun and delicious... petite fours, tea, champagne, mini s...
... for dress bodice and small front flounce.
*Champagne colored silk shantung large dress flounce.
*Hand dyed cream tulle, 3 tiered dress flounce.
*Front drape circa 1910 Brussels lace.
*Her e...
... see photo. I added a pink ostrich drab as well as some clear crystal bling on the chandelier and the scroll work below. I love the hot pink heart bling on the mask as well as the pink glitter b...
... add photos once I complete them all. I plan on delivering them to the hotel the day before the wedding and have the hotel place them in my guests rooms for a nice welcome surprise!...
Anyone else having these scrumptious little desserts at their wedding? Very French very Marie!
I saw a couple brides comment they liked this but didn't want to spend $16 on it, just saw it is now for $4.99 thought you might want to know :)
http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Pretties...
... The bridesmaid bouquets won't have feathers.
Photography:
Outdoor in gardens with gorgeous architecture in the background and black wrought iron fences.
Boutonnieres:
green button mums,...
...this cake table decor. I am thinking I can tottally pull this off by having the florist just add a few feathers to the flowers and do it in my color palette! So luxurious and over the top!! I am...
Found this magazine at B&N yesterday! Lots of DIY Marie Antoinette items. I'm definitely trying to do the shoes.
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Especially for those with Marie themed weddings
found these at
http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com
They come in different colors and their on sale!
...
For bridesmaids, floor length gowns with embellishments or fabric draping will provide a cohesive look. Accessorise with silk hair flowers, dramatic fabrics and frilled lace parasols. Nothing t...
... own cake (part of what our venue offers) I had already decided on using feathers when I ran across this... love it!
http://www.lebigkiss.com/page12.antoinette.html
"Marie Antoinette in...
...hese flower girl dresses, arent they the perfect Marie little dresses? I want a sleevless version of the cream and white. I am in love! I am thinking of pairing it with pretty ballet flats.
Y...
... the bridesmaid and flower girl flowers will stay after the ceremony. So pretty!!...
Oh how I love big, romantic centerpieces! These are what I want for centerpieces.
... the bridesmaids bouquets entirely. To Roses and Lisianthus. We are adding some pink ostrich feathers as well, not the entire drab, we are plucking the feathers from the drab so the will hang do...
...e of music they used in this scene (see photo) in the movie. It definitely has presence and in our case works out great for our entrance song....
...g my flower girl Remi where pink converse under her dress. It will be so cute!...
...onal invitations. My originial invitations while beautiful, cost me a bundle. I couldn't order enough for every one I was inviting because of the cost so I am having Lindsey recreate them with a...
Ok, so I found these shoes which I think will be perfect for my bridesmaids! I just love them! They are the perfect modern day Marie inspired shoe!! They come in the perfect colors also!
...ired invitation suite? Holly Molly!!
The problem? These Ceci New York invites will cost you a couple of mortgage payments!! Yikes!! My challenge? To find a budget friendly version! I am on the...
...n my reception! I mean the picture is phenomenal isnt it? Well, if money was NO object I would have these over the top parasols custom made right? Well, that's a nice dream!
I did however find...
This is the blog that threw me into a whirlwind of all things Marie Antoinette and really what is there NOT to love about this? I posted some of the pics on the blog but for more visit the "u...
Wow! I am in love with ALL things Marie Antoinette! I finally created an inpsiration board! Here it is
Saw this on Vintage Glam Blog..What a nice idea!
Each bookmark was composed of a vellum overlay which was placed on top of a beautiful iridescent stock with the couples wedding information....
I have decided to do a similar look to my menu cards. I ordered mini pink ostrich feathers to attach to my menu cards. The feathers arrived today and they are perfect. I love this added detai...
Love this site! Wish they were closer to me!
http://letthemeatcakeuk.com/default.aspx
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Our Cake baker is amazing and she gets just as excited as I do when it comes to creative cake and candy. She is making us a beautiful mad hater cake, Hello Kitty & Jack Skellington Cupcakes...
Bananapants sent me this great link to this site with the most amazing photos. Enjoy!
http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/a-girl-can-dream-cant-she/
... her cake table...
OR
She could have them stand around the back of her cake table, showcasing 2 letters on each side...
How adorable is this Marie Antoinette themed cake by England ...
... and reception at Pine Knob Mansion. She also fell in love with the film's soundtrack of 80's music that inspired her to mix modern elements into her event as well. Below are some photos she pro...
I think I want to decorate the Bride and Groom's chairs like this!! I love the entire look!! What do you think?
Aren't these the greatest! I want to incorporate these into the decor somehow. My colors are Pink,Black and gold with some green. Perfect!
Found these lovelies (in white) yesterday at Hobby Lobby half off! I'm going to use these for my table numbers (which I found at Walmart for 3.00) They were plain, so I'm adding ribbon. I mig...
...s of photos of flowers to look at. I'm definitely going to be checking this out to hopefully nail down the right color choices.
My florist is very excited to be working with me and will also...
... our engagement photos. Iv'e also asked her about wedding but since she will live out of state by that time who knows? This is a little upsetting because i really like her work and she is very r...
...mini cakes. My Fh loves sweets and I am thinking of doing a candy buffet for the reception I am not a candy fan but everyone knows that my FH is. Here are some photos that I have found on this s...
...hose dresses..
The fans, colors, cakes, decorations, etc..
So i'm trying to decide what from that movie I can incorporate into the wedding.
Any ideas?...
... the cake since i have yet to see one that even remotely looks like us and even if one did that might be worse! Hmmm maybe action figures! whats sad is since i don't like any of the typical cake...
... the honeymoon first! We have both wanted to visit France all our lives even our wedding is a french theme. We are both artists and we can't wait to see the Louve , Monet's gardens, the french a...
... DIY Bridesmaids Fashion Cards for my bridesmaids, today I saw the pictures on my sim card and realized that I had not posted them here for you to see! { I blurred the BM last name for privacy }...
