October, 2009

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Oct 09

Friday Funnies Courtesy of The Office!

At Better Together Events, we love “The Office.” If you don’t follow the show, you must catch up on Hulu - I promise you won’t be sorry!

Some belated thoughts on Pam and Jim’s wedding episode from a few weeks back:

Why didn’t the bride call an ambulance when Andy had his accident? Shameless plug #1: If she had an experienced wedding planner by her side, she’d be getting her beauty sleep instead of driving to the ER.
Ripped veil! Minor emergency… if only Better Together Events was by her side with her wedding day emergency kit.
I love the spoof of the YouTube wedding video! Beyond brilliant.

This episode was my ultimate favorite, and the unspoken dialogue between Pam and Jim was classic. Favorite Jim quote ever: “I bought those boat tickets the day I saw that YouTube video. I knew we’d need a back-up plan. The boat was actually Plan C. The church was Plan B. And Plan A was.. marrying her a long, long time ago — pretty much the day I met her.”

I just love LOVE… even the kind acted out on good TV. Happy Friday and Happy Halloween!

Etsy Gift Ideas!

I love this different and nostalgic take on the white-board for a home office by Chester and Donkey for Etsy.

And these personalized welcome signs make the perfect wedding/shower gift by Define Your Space for Etsy:

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Oct 09

Mad Men Inspired Wedding Gowns

I watch Mad Men every week — well at least on the Sundays when there isn’t a post season baseball game to enjoy! I consider it my fashion homework for the week, and it inspired me to share some of my favorite 1950s inspired wedding gowns.

Check out this one by Anne Barge:

Michelle Roth for Kleinfeld’s:

Sarah Arnett:

And my favorite Mad Men star (Christina Hendricks) in Oscar de la Renta:

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23
Oct 09

Cute Clutch on Sale!

Check out this cute J.Crew satin derby clutch on sale for $39.99. It’s available in ivory and a few other bold colors.

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19
Oct 09

Lauren and Mike

Congratulations to newlyweds Lauren and Mike who were married on August 22nd in Pittsburgh, PA. It was a gorgeous summer day in Pittsburgh, and the photos by Michael Bupp truly capture the spirit of the day.

Lauren was a creative force to be reckoned with in planning her wedding, and only needed a bit of assistance with day-of coordination to make sure all her hard work was implemented in the way she envisioned.

Lauren and Mike were married at the strikingly beautiful Heinz Chape l.

Photos were taken throughout the city of Pittsburgh including at the Carnegie Mellon Column building

and at the awe-inspiring Mt. Washington observation deck.

Such a beautiful bride! And she’s this pretty on the inside, too!

And she selected some beyond
sigh-worthy shoes!

The tablescapes were beyond gorgeous (floral design by Mocha Rose). Different sized centerpieces filled the waterfront Reflections room at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel punctuated with an exquisite attention to detail and elegant chiavari chairs.

Congrats, Lauren and Mike! May you forever be as happy as you were this day!

Check out more pics here!

From Movies

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19
Oct 09

My Glass Slipper: Wedding Shoe Paradise on the Web!

My Glass Slipper is your one-stop shop for designer bridal shoes! It’s great because you can sort by heel height, color, and designer. Plus, they have a discount page where you can find some amazing deals! Happy shoe hunting!

I found these Anne Klein slinbacks on sale for $67 (marked down from $350!):

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16
Oct 09

Oh Etsy… How You Crack Me Up

Friday Funnies! I love the description of these magnets from Etsy shop Button Empire:

“Magnet Duo For Married Cool People.” Hey, I’m not saying I’m cool!

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15
Oct 09

New J.Crew Gowns – both under $400!

The Sophia dress is now available in a gown version ($395, www.jcrew.com)! You can’t go wrong with classic simplicity and beautiful silk chiffon.

I also love this new silhouette in luxurious silk tricotine (Hope long dress, $395, www.jcrew.com).

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14
Oct 09

How to Have a Chic Green Wedding

Try these easy tips to make your wedding more earth friendly!

Caterer: Ask him/her to use more organic and seasonal ingredients and make sure they remember to recycle after the reception.

Favors: Make a favorable donation to an environmental chairty, like Greenpeace, or give the gift of a small tree seedling.

Flowers: Ask your florist to use certified organic flowers and avoid spraying with chemical pesticides. You can point your florist to a great company called Organic Bouquet.

Invitations: Use 100% recycled paper and soy-based ink from a company like Green Paper Studio.

Place Cards: Get inspired by the outdoors and print guest names on leaves tied with ribbon or on small stones that guests can either return to a river or add to their home gardens.

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13
Oct 09

Thank Heaven For Little Girls!

While it’s no secret on this blog, that I am a huge fan of US Angels for flower girl dresses, they tend to be on the pricier end, so check out these precious alternatives for under $100. Alfred Angelo (Style 6143 ), $100:

How adorable are the buttons down the back?

Prints are big for weddings right now. Check out this sassy printed flower girl dress ($99, David’s Bridal).

I love the vintagey feel of this faded pink dress with the playful ruffled neckline. And at $79, it’s a steal (David’s Bridal).

For a bit more (but less than $150), check out the amazing new styles by Priscilla of Boston and Melissa Sweet. I love their use of cotton tricotine… a very practical and comfortable fabric for the littlest members of your bridal party! So stinkin’ cute I can’t get over it!