Sash Crazy!

Combing the wedding blogs and boards I've found that the wedding sash is VERY POPLUAR. I'm not gonna lie, I'm feelin it. I played around with the idea of a reception dress that was more flirty and fun than my gown, but it will be much cheaper to change up my look with just accessories!

Whip my hair up into a loose updo, throw on a sash, touch up the make up and VOILA! a whole new fresh look for the reception. Here are some on my favorite sashes on Etsy right now -

I'm still debating on which style is best for me.....

a POP of color, via kpersonboutique



the bling, via daniel12



or something soft, via YaneBridal




HELP ME DECIDE!! LEAVE A COMMENT!

I'm Back!

I saw my cousin Georgine this morning, along with a ton of other family members, (kind of weird we were all there at the same time) at the Marketside for breakfast. She reminded me that I haven't updated the blog in over a week...so sorry for the delay! I had no idea that people were even reading this blog :)

I really don't have any huge updates, but would like to take a moment to recognize our FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHER, Dominique.

She is an independent photographer who owns Modern Photographie in Buffalo. Dominique is also a teacher in the Sweet Home District (which makes us even more compatible). I knew she was the right girl when I walked into her home and saw her hallway pained in our wedding colors. Not to mention her sweet daughter who I could here from the other room saying, "Mommy, I want to see the girl" ... ADORABLE!
Matt and I were attracted to her ability of capturing the most intimate moments of a wedding, effortlessly. Please check out her work! Can't wait for our turn :)



www.modernphotographie.blogspot.com

Rice Alternative

DIY Ribbon Streamers

You'll need:



* Ribbon of your choice
* A small hot glue gun
* 8" Candy Sucker sticks (You can use dowels but these are much cheaper)
* Sewing Scissors

Step #1:

Cut your ribbon to the length you prefer (mine are about 10")



Step #2:

Add a little glue to the end of one side and place your sucker stick on.
(sorry for the not so great picture)



Step #3:

Add a little more glue to the other side of the stick and roll it up. Pinch the top tightly for 30 seconds allowing the glue to harden.



Step #4:

Place in a jar or vase to dry




I've got 25 down and 75 to go...Looking forward to something like this...

Wordless Wednesday (a day late...)

LOVING IT!!!!

I have a very wide foot. My poor parents spent a lot of money on shoes for me as a child and I've never been able to walk into any store and pick a pair of shoes of the shelf (except for Payless). So here I am looking for the perfect, brightly colored, wedding shoe...unsuccessful. Apparently if you have wide feet, you like ugly shoes. So I was intrigued by this concept earlier today...DYED CRINOLINE!







If I went this route I could skip the bright shoe all together and would save me a lot of headaches. Plus, it's so stinking CUTE!

Here's To Keeping It Simple

I want to look like ME on our wedding day. Picking a date right in the middle of summer, I wasn't thinking about the heat, but rather that I'd have time to prep after school finished and time to relax before it started again. Then I started to think about the HEAT!

We went to a wedding this year on July 30th, one year to the day that we are slated to marry. It was the most beautiful day EVER! Sun shining, 75 degrees, a nice but not overpowering breeze...if only it could be a preview into next year!

Heat or no heat, I'm wearing my hair down. I barely wear my hair up if I'm not cleaning, working out or hanging around the house.

Simple & elegant... I just want to look like me. Here are some ideas...







Thoughts?

Wedding Dress of the Year!

Quite possibly the century...


Dreamy....
(via)

The detail on top...
(Via)


Of course all brides love their wedding gown, I love mine more and more everytime I see it...but I don't know many who wouldn't jump at the chance to walk down the eisle in this Vera Wang custom.