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June, 2010

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Jun 10

Where to Buy Vintage Stamps?

Martha Stewart Weddings is always teasing us with their fabulous invitation ensembles complete with totally unique vintage stamps.

Unfortunately, as any savvy stamp collector knows (I happen to be married to one), vintage stamps are super hard to find and can be quite pricey. For example, I had my heart set on Audrey Hepburn vintage stamps for my own wedding invitations to go along with my “Old Hollywood” concept, and they were just too pricey on Ebay to use.

While these stamps are rather pricey, I did stumble across Verde Studio’s Etsy shop devoted to vintage stamps to at least make your shopping a bit easier.

Vintage Love Roses, $20 for a book

Vintage Love Dance Stamps, Various Values, $8

Vintage Orchard Stamps, Various Values, $6.25

Packet of Vintage Love Stamps, $20

Vintage Sailing Stamps, Various Values, $12

As you can see, stamps can be a really fun way to personalize your wedding!

More Carol Hannah Wedding!

I posted about Carol Hannah – of Project Runway fame – and her fabulous wedding collection before here.

And now it’s expanded with even lovelier designs! And they are super affordable and can be purchased off our favorite Everything Emporium… duh – Etsy! Seriously, these gowns make me want to get married all over again!! Love!

Anson Street Dress, $2,485.00

Beaufain Street Gown, $3,475.00

And my personal fave:

Chalmers Street Gown, $3,215.00

Check out the chic but with a little bit of fabulous cheekiness back:

And don’t forget your beautiful maids:

Queen Street Draped Jersey Dress, $190

And this one, which my heart pitter-patters over. If anyone chooses this dress for their bridesmaids and is looking for a detail-oriented, wedding-obsessed bridesmaid, call me!

Gadsden Street Dress in Silk Chiffon, $385

And who can forget a sassy little hair accessory to complete your look? Not Carol Hannah!

Champagne Wishes Hair Accessory, $68.00

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Jun 10

Friday Funnies: 110 Bridesmaids!

A couple weekends ago, an Ohio couple got married with 110 bridesmaids in tow! The bride owns a dance studio, and she asked all of her students to be a bridesmaid. Can you imagine how long that processional took!?!?

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Jun 10

Monday Ode to Etsy

Ok, so I know this is a wedding blog, but I was doing a little mid-afternoon procrastinating (hey, I work on the weekends), and I stumbled across the cutest little Etsy finds ever.

What can I say? I have baby girls on the brain. And since Etsy is a great source of fun and personalized wedding additions, why not get distracted by their baby items as well?

This is my absolute fave! It’s a mini monkey hat – completely handmade and adorable ($28, CiteFuzz Shop).

Expecting a little Halloween baby? Check out this adorable little lady bug newborn cocoon with a matching hat ($48, FairyShred shop). If these pictures don’t help you beat the Monday blues, I don’t know what will!

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Jun 10

Congratulations Marina and Edgar!

Marina and Edgar will be married this Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church with reception to follow at Ontario Beach Park. Marina has been a creative genius in her wedding vision, and I cannot wait to see the end result! More to come on their details following the wedding. Congratulations Marina and Edgar!

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Jun 10

Congratulations Andrew and Lindsay!

Andrew and Lindsay are getting married this Saturday at the Interfaith Chapel with a reception to follow at the Inn on Broadway. I helped Andrew’s mom and dad plan their rehearsal/welcome dinner at ArtisanWorks. It’s going to be a hit! Congratulations to Andrew and Lindsay and their wonderful families!

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Jun 10

What to Buy your Parents!

Around this time of year, I often get questions about what to buy your bridal party as a thank you for being such an important part of your special day. Parents are often the toughest people to shop for. Here are some ideas for you to consider…

I love the sentiment behind these personalized parent of the bride frames. Paired with a picture of you from when you were a kid, it’s sure to get the waterworks flowing, and it’s a great reminder of the many emotions present during the wedding weekend.

If you have a way with words, try a personalized tablet frame, where you have room to write a poem or a brief message to the recipient. Exclusively Weddings and Things Remembered are great places to buy frames like these.

Looking for something a bit more unique? Etsy is your friend.You can purchase this Father of the Bride Hanky at Embroidery by Linda’s Etsy shop here for $19. Personalized hankies also make great gifts for grandparents and moms.

Did your Dad instill your love of all things Star Wars? Consider these Star Wars Darth Vader cuff-links for $26 at Cufflinks’s store here. What they lack in sentimentality, they make up for in fun!

For moms, you could always personalize a great clutch, like this one from Gracey Bags’s Etsy Shop for $58 and add a personalized hanky.

Red Envelope is also a great place to shop Parent gifts, especially for meaningful jewelry, but they also have great gifts for dads.

I also new of one bride who bought this personalized throw for her mom. It was a big hit!

Whatever you decide, just use your imagination and follow your heart. Your parents should be happy with whatever gift you choose for them. Happy Shopping!

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Jun 10

New Website Music!

It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to some Pandora inspiration, I’ve changed up my website music.

Happy Friday courtesy of some deliciously sweet tunes!

The second song is a Tristan Prettyman cover of my absolute favorite song ever. One of my favorite artists covering my favorite song? Can’t get much better than that!! Unfortunately this cover is so obscure, it’s not even on YouTube! Guess you have to stick on my site for a few minutes to hear it! And yes, I have no shame!

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Jun 10

Anniversary Cake!

So this anniversary I was determined to pull-off a surprise of epic proportions. Too often the people I love miss out on my wedding planner skills because I’m just too tired to think of something creative. I was not going to let my wedding anniversary and the best husband ever get the brush off this year!

So Vanilla Swirl to the rescue! As you can imagine, I’ve sampled quite a bit of wedding cakes over the years. While I haven’t met a cake I haven’t liked, Vanilla Swirl is one of my all-time favorites. I emailed Tina (the owner/pastry chef) to see if she could help me out with my scheming, and she agreed!

I asked her to recreate a mini-version of our wedding cake (below).

As you can see, the design was perfect and spot-on! She even recreated the flavor of our top-tier (marble cake with chocolate ganache filling). Mmmmmm, delicious!

Thanks, Vanilla Swirl!

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Jun 10

2 Years Ago Today….

Two years ago today…

I woke up much earlier than I wanted to — the butterflies in my belly simply would not rest!
It was an unseasonably warm and humid 90 degree day, and I had to take a breath and tell myself it would all be ok even when my curls frizzed and my makeup melted. It was. And those fans I bought were clutch. It comes in handy being a wedding planner when you’re the bride.
I had breakfast with my family and got ready with my best friends and family surrounding me. I felt overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for their love and support.
I was a model for the day with my friends, family, and the love of my life.
That moment that people tell you about when you’re nervous but then make eye contact and you relax and forget the rest… it’s true.
I said I wouldn’t cry, but in the end I did…
I danced to Louis and Ella and dreamed a little dream of him. And I got spun to my 1940s/50s loving delight.
We were immersed in love… it’s incredible to be surrounded by all your friends and family in one place.
I danced like I never danced before.
We went away in a horse and carriage, a surprise only one person could pull off.
Despite all the wonder of the evening, it doesn’t nearly compare to our everyday life together playing Wii, dissecting Lost, discussing the merits of the area ice cream joints, arguing over Jeopardy, competing in Fantasy Baseball, and practicing our own version of happily ever after.