I'm highly considering this option, as long as the venue is OK with open flame. I mean, it's safe, right?
What do you think? Would you do something laid back like this on your big day?
August 12, 2011
S'more, please.
I must admit that s'mores are one of my guiltiest pleasures. The perfect combination of roasted marshmallow, crunchy graham cracker and smooth, melty chocolate is hard to beat. Plus my future hubby and I like to camp, and s'mores is the ultimate campfire food. I had thought about having s'mores as a late night snack at the wedding. But then I thought, "How would we roast the mallows?" S'mores are no good without teddy-bear brown marshmallows. Then, I came across a post from Wedding Window that has the PERFECT s'mores bar. Not only is it fun and delicious, but they actually made it look really nice and chic too.
I'm highly considering this option, as long as the venue is OK with open flame. I mean, it's safe, right?
What do you think? Would you do something laid back like this on your big day?
I'm highly considering this option, as long as the venue is OK with open flame. I mean, it's safe, right?
What do you think? Would you do something laid back like this on your big day?
August 11, 2011
It's a Wrap! (I'm so clever)
Remember the post I had a few days ago, featuring an awesome dress from Etsy? (Here!).
They're handmade by Coralie Beatrix and just stunning.
Well, I've really been looking into it further. At first I just thought it was a pretty dress. But, the more I'm looking at it, the more I'm loving it. Let me tell you why.
1. It's convertible. It can be worn a ton of different ways. And, I mean a TON.
Here's a few examples of the tops. Keep in mind, these are all the SAME dress, just tied differently.
2. It would be perfect for the mismatched bridesmaid look. Each girl could tie their dress differently, but they would all be cohesive because, essentially, they're the same dress!
3. They come in long and short and both are just awesome.
4. They come in a one size fits most deal (size 2-12). If you are small, you just wrap your dress more times. So, it wouldn't be a huge hassle fitting everybody.
5. If it's too long, or you don't like the length, you just cut off the bottom where you want it. The fabric doesn't need a hem.
6. They claim to be super flattering on every body shape, which would be great. Each girl could just find a way to wear it that flatters them, and wear it that way.
7. They're not very expensive! $79 for a short dress, $99 for a long one.
So, what to do, what to do.....I think I might order one for myself. Then I can play around with it and see if I like it. Plus, all the other girls could try it on too! Which one do you like best?? Long? Short? Which color?
They're handmade by Coralie Beatrix and just stunning.
Well, I've really been looking into it further. At first I just thought it was a pretty dress. But, the more I'm looking at it, the more I'm loving it. Let me tell you why.
1. It's convertible. It can be worn a ton of different ways. And, I mean a TON.
Here's a few examples of the tops. Keep in mind, these are all the SAME dress, just tied differently.
2. It would be perfect for the mismatched bridesmaid look. Each girl could tie their dress differently, but they would all be cohesive because, essentially, they're the same dress!
3. They come in long and short and both are just awesome.
4. They come in a one size fits most deal (size 2-12). If you are small, you just wrap your dress more times. So, it wouldn't be a huge hassle fitting everybody.
5. If it's too long, or you don't like the length, you just cut off the bottom where you want it. The fabric doesn't need a hem.
6. They claim to be super flattering on every body shape, which would be great. Each girl could just find a way to wear it that flatters them, and wear it that way.
7. They're not very expensive! $79 for a short dress, $99 for a long one.
So, what to do, what to do.....I think I might order one for myself. Then I can play around with it and see if I like it. Plus, all the other girls could try it on too! Which one do you like best?? Long? Short? Which color?
August 10, 2011
A Traveler's Dream Wedding
Travel-inspired weddings are just so....exciting. You can have more fun with maps, globes, suitcases, and postcards than you ever would have thought possible. And, you can pick up most of this stuff at vintage stores. Saving you money and looking expensively antique is what it's all about. It will make your guests feel like they're about to jet-set off to some exotic country, and who wouldn't like that? Vacation is the best part of the year, so why not make it part of your biggest day! Makes me want to take off right now.
Photo Credits
Center: map couple
First row: suitcase, passport, centerpiece, globe
Second row: camera
Third row: luggage tag, couple
Fourth row: map, binoculars, ticket, airplane cookies
Center: map couple
First row: suitcase, passport, centerpiece, globe
Second row: camera
Third row: luggage tag, couple
Fourth row: map, binoculars, ticket, airplane cookies
August 8, 2011
Etsy Finds Part II
I think it's time to feature another round of gorgeous Etsy items! I absolutely adore Etsy and all of the creative professionals that spend their time and energy creating one-of-a-kind items for us to buy. It's the perfect place to go for wedding shopping. You'll find pieces that are unique, special, and oh-so-creative. Trust me, your head will be swimming with all of the wonderful things you'll find. I can literally spend my entire day (and paycheck) on there! Go check out Etsy today and see what you can find.
In the meantime, check out some of my favorite items at the moment.
1.Here's a to-die-for headwreath by Blue Orchid Floral. I love this for the whimsical bride who wants to feel like a woodland fairy. With this beautiful headpiece, you'll look like something straight out of a fairytale.
2. I adore the simplicity of this monogrammed cake topper by Better Off Wed. The wood is so pretty and would go well with an outdoorsy, vintage, or rustic-chic style wedding. Plus, it's easily customizable!
3. I love banners. They're funky and fun and have a vintage-flair to them. There are tons of different ones out there, but why not shop for them in one spot? Funky Shique has a huge variety of hand-made, customizable banners that are all so effortlessly cool.
4. I swear, I am in love with this dress. Coralie Beatrix is a genius. The dress is just so soft and feminine and looks like it would be flattering on any body type. In fact, this dress is completely convertible so it can be worn in an endless amount of ways to fit each of the girls in your bridal party. How awesome is that?
5. This headpiece is kind of a gasp-er. By that, I mean that I literally gasped out-loud when I saw it. Holy Toledo, it has more bling than a rapper's grill. I just can't stop looking at it. Thank you Myra Kim for such a beautiful creation.
6. This bouquet by Really Bad Kitty is so stunning. It's simple and elegant and unique at the same time. It's made of satin and vintage/antique buttons; a beautiful combo! It's different than just a plain satin bouquet, or an entirely-button bouquet. I think it's a great mix. And, you could keep it forever, a definite bonus! I'm pretty sure I could look at it for the rest of my life and never get sick of it.
P.S. Check out my post about button decor, featuring another of Really Bad Kitty's creations!
See it here!
There's my top 6 Etsy picks for now. See anything that you love? Have you found your own Etsy treasures? I'd love to see them!
In the meantime, check out some of my favorite items at the moment.
1.Here's a to-die-for headwreath by Blue Orchid Floral. I love this for the whimsical bride who wants to feel like a woodland fairy. With this beautiful headpiece, you'll look like something straight out of a fairytale.
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| Click here for more info! |
2. I adore the simplicity of this monogrammed cake topper by Better Off Wed. The wood is so pretty and would go well with an outdoorsy, vintage, or rustic-chic style wedding. Plus, it's easily customizable!
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| Click here for more info! |
3. I love banners. They're funky and fun and have a vintage-flair to them. There are tons of different ones out there, but why not shop for them in one spot? Funky Shique has a huge variety of hand-made, customizable banners that are all so effortlessly cool.
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| Click here for more info! |
4. I swear, I am in love with this dress. Coralie Beatrix is a genius. The dress is just so soft and feminine and looks like it would be flattering on any body type. In fact, this dress is completely convertible so it can be worn in an endless amount of ways to fit each of the girls in your bridal party. How awesome is that?
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| Click here for more info! |
5. This headpiece is kind of a gasp-er. By that, I mean that I literally gasped out-loud when I saw it. Holy Toledo, it has more bling than a rapper's grill. I just can't stop looking at it. Thank you Myra Kim for such a beautiful creation.
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| Click here for more info! |
P.S. Check out my post about button decor, featuring another of Really Bad Kitty's creations!
See it here!
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| Click here for more info! |
There's my top 6 Etsy picks for now. See anything that you love? Have you found your own Etsy treasures? I'd love to see them!
To Match or Not to Match?
Lately I've really been thinking about bridesmaid dresses. I'm pretty positive on the fact that I think I want black or gray. I really like the simple elegance of a little black dress that just screams "I look damn good and I know it!" Where I'm coming in to trouble is whether or not to have matching dresses or not. I kind of like the idea of all of the girls having different dresses, in a similar silhouette. And if I went with black, it would be super easy to find different dresses in the same color. Black is black, right? I wanted to get my fellow blogger's opinion. What do you think? Do you like the idea of different dresses, or are you a matchy-matchy kind of gal? Help me out!
Mismatched Vs. Matchy
Mismatched Vs. Matchy
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| Here's an example from Style me Pretty |
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| Courtesy of Calgary Wedding Planner |
August 6, 2011
"LOVE" for 7 points
It's the details in a wedding that make it a memorable, special event. Details are what make your special day stand out from every other wedding you've ever been to. One of the detail ideas that I absolutely love is the use of Scrabble tiles. The use of these adorable game tiles are fun and whimsical and are perfect for the word-loving couple. The great thing is that you can even use Scrabble tiles to personalize your wedding. Since you can make any words your little heart desires (that's what they're for!) you can use the tiles for names on placecards. Or, you can go with more generic words (you can see that "love" is a popular one, for obvious reasons). Think about adding this detail to your wedding and your guests will love the thought you put into it.
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| Photos courtesy of Style Me Pretty |
Wild Wild West
I'm home! From where, you ask? Why, the wild wild West of course!
I don't want to bore you with the details, but here's a little run-down of how our vacation went:
My family, fiance, and I experienced a two week CAMPING trip. I emphasize camping, because this was no fancy-schmancy, hotel-staying, shower-every-day type of trip. It was a sleeping-on-the-ground, hat-wearing, get-in-touch-with-nature vacation. To some girls, this would sound like a trip from Hell. To me, however, it was fantastic! I had an absolute blast. We started out in Indiana, made an 18-hour drive to the Badlands, went across South Dakota, went into Yellowstone, and then made the loop back home.
Unfortunately, living in the woods doesn't offer much chance to do some of my favorite technological activities-blogging for one. I've been dying to get home and get my blog back in order, and here I am. Here are just a few pictures of the Mr. and I on our trip! What do ya think?
I don't want to bore you with the details, but here's a little run-down of how our vacation went:
My family, fiance, and I experienced a two week CAMPING trip. I emphasize camping, because this was no fancy-schmancy, hotel-staying, shower-every-day type of trip. It was a sleeping-on-the-ground, hat-wearing, get-in-touch-with-nature vacation. To some girls, this would sound like a trip from Hell. To me, however, it was fantastic! I had an absolute blast. We started out in Indiana, made an 18-hour drive to the Badlands, went across South Dakota, went into Yellowstone, and then made the loop back home.
Unfortunately, living in the woods doesn't offer much chance to do some of my favorite technological activities-blogging for one. I've been dying to get home and get my blog back in order, and here I am. Here are just a few pictures of the Mr. and I on our trip! What do ya think?
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| Brandt in the Badlands, South Dakota |
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| Custer State Park, Wyoming |
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| Mount Rushmore |
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| Yellowstone |
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| Jackson, Wyoming |
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| Brother, Fiance, & I at the Grand Tetons |
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