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Pick of the Week - June 27, 2011

The summer months are officially here as of June 21st and what a better way to celebrate an event than with the colors, smells, and fruits of the season!  Fruit can be a great way to add a pop of color to your centerpieces while keeping the decor within your budget.  Lemons, limes, and oranges are the most popular as you can see, but certainly are beautiful!  These centerpieces can be simple or elaborate, for home or for your wedding, but either way will add so much for your guests to admire during your event!

 

Happy Planning,

Kristen

Meeting the Men of J. Monroe Studios

Last week I was able to sit down with Josh and John, the boys from J. Monroe Studios, and talk wedding photography.  These guys are the nicest and most down to earth photographers I think I have ever met.  They are not only incredibly professional but the level of work was outstanding.  The albums they brought with were so absolutely gorgeous, they are to die for.  They were kind enough to allow me to use one of my favorite images and if you haven't checked them out yet, you must!  Find them at http://www.jmonroestudios.com/ and on Facebook as well.

Pick of the Week - June 20, 2011

Just think, you're finally husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. and it's time to leave your ceremony in a stylish, memorable way.  This is going to be the scene for your first photos as Mr. and Mrs. Hubby and you want to make it special.  When leaving your ceremony there are a variety of options to making it special, from the traditional bubbles to controversial rice, but these great "flower petal confetti" cones really can add lots of color and beauty to that special moment.  Just imagine being showered with flower petals as you exit the ceremony and the gorgeous pictures that would follow!! 

These would be super easy to make using scrapbook paper that fits your theme and colors, petals from the florist, and a crafty little sayings (more or less directions for your guests) such as this one typed onto a color coordinating piece of cardstock...

"When the newlyweds walk your way...toss the petals and shout hooray!"

Happy Planning,

Kristen

Pick of the Week - June 13, 2011

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue...

Something blue....something blue....something blue....

Coming up short on ideas for that special "something blue"?  Often this traditional phrase is one of the smaller details that brides can so easily forget.  Something old, new, and borrowed tend to be fairly easy to gather but depending on your wedding colors or themes finding something blue might be rather difficult.  Here are some of my favorite "something blue" ideas that can be as obvious or discreet as you'd like....

This is by far my favorite option...have your wedding date or new monogram stitched in blue thread into the inside of your wedding dress.

Of course, if you're colors are a fabulous shade of blue you could always add a pop of color to your day-of ensemble by sporting a beautiful pair of blue pumps as you walk down the all important aisle. 

This is another one of my favorites, but I also tend to be quite the sentimental type.  The bride would forfeit her white pumps for some time but each of the bridesmaids, parents, etc. would write their blessings for the bride on her big day.

Use your bouquet.  You can wrap your bouquet in a piece of blue silk or ribbon and attach a super cute accessory or to avoid using too much blue, attach a charm that contains a blue stone.

A more discreet way to include the "something blue" would simply be to wear an adorable blue garter under the dress.  Love the big, blue bow!

And of course, you can't let your wedding day lingerie go under utilized!  Use your backside as a way to advertise your new name and still incorporate that blue you've been looking for!

Happy Planning,

Kristen

Pick of the Week - June 6, 2011

Who knew Bob Marley could one day be inspiration for a wedding reading?!  I found this quote by the famous singer and was drawn to its potential as a non-secular wedding reading.  There are an enormous amount of great readings from poems, to music lyrics and movie quotes, to stories that can really personalize your wedding.  For example, for all the childrens' story book lovers, check out passages from Winnie the Pooh or The Velveteen Rabbit for great heartfelt ideas.

However, regardless of where you're having your ceremony, always double check with your officiant to make sure that a non-secular reading is allowed as some require strictly secular passages.

Happy Planning,

Kristen

 

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life." 

 

- Bob Marley