Friday, February 26, 2010

Real Weddings: Adrian & Melissa: Bridal Portriats

Also wanted to show you Adrian & Melissa's bridal portriats by Jaquilyn Shumate Photography. Stunning work!

This is such a great picture! Love how they look like they are running away together!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Custom Cake Toppers!

Christina of I Do Cake Topper's is amazing at what she does!

Now you can have a cake topper of you as newlyweds. Christina handcrafts these custom cake toppers to look just like the person. You have to visit her site I Do Cake Toppers to see just how amazing her work truly is. These cake toppers look just like the couple!


Real Wedding: Adrian & Melissa: A Quaint Washington Wedding

Adrian and Melissa were married July 17, 2009 in The Orting Manor, a gorgeous Victorian-style venue in downtown Orting Washington. Jaquilyn Shumate of Jaquilyn Shumate Photography did an AMAZING job of caputring their day. She remarked that is was a  super hot day but  the bride and groom kept their cool all day long. Hope you enjoy!







WEDification Event, Destin, FL

WEDification is a weekend long event about all things wedding. This huge event is designed to help the newly engaged make their wedding day as memorable and flawless as possible. At this event you will get a chance to see everything that is out there for 2010. You will also be able to meet with amazing wedding vendors from all over the area.

WEDification, Destin FL
Start time: Friday March 12, 2010 at 5:00 PM - Central Time
End time: Saturday March 13, 2010 at 11:00 PM - Central Time
Where: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL 32550

You can check out their website for more information: http://wedification.com/

Happy Planning!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Favor Ideas I Love!!

Hope you enjoy the favor inspiration board. I love favors in general because there are so many great ideas but I personally feel that they should be something that your guests can really use. Let's face it; wedding favors can be very costly depending on the size of your guest list. Why give them something that might go to waste?

At my wedding we decided to have "G" shaped cookies for out last name and a candy bar. The candy bar concept has become very popular in the last few years and still is. It is a great idea because you can tie in your colors and your guests can take what they like. The candy bar and other edible favors are great because they are usually a little less expensive and won't go to waste because you know someone will eat them!

I also like the other ideas below such as flip flops in your colors, fans, etc. because not only do they tie into your wedding but they can be used right then and there.

Happy Planning!

Lisa






Photos from: TheKnot.com

Friday, February 19, 2010

Your Engaged!!!

Congrats to you!! Now what...

After the excitement calms a little bit it is time to start thinking about the date for you BIG DAY! Start thinking about the time of year you would like to get married along with whether you are interested in having an indoor or outdoor wedding. Keeping these things in mind will help you narrow down your date and venue location right off the bat. I thought it would be super helpful to post a wedding planning "To Do" checklist. This is a good guideline to follow in you future planning. I will be posting some more timelines & checklists for other very important wedding related events. Happy Planning!

9 - 12 Months

* Announce engagement to family & friends
* Arrange for formal engagement photograph
* Shop for engagement ring
* Set wedding date & time
* Set up wedding budget you can live with
* Decide who is contributing what financially
* Hire wedding consultant if you plan to use one
* Select your wedding attendants
* Decide style and color scheme of wedding
* Reserve wedding and reception sites
* Determine size of wedding guest list
* Start compiling guest list addresses
* Choose your gown, veil & accessaries
* Select your bridesmaids outfits
* Begin researching your honeymoon
* Buy a memory album & start your personal journal
* Meet with officient to discuss pre-marital counseling and the wedding service
* Select photographer, videographer, DJ or band, florist, caterer, emcee and schedule planning meetings



6 - 8 Months

* Begin any required pre-marital counseling
* Discuss wedding vows
* Order your bridal gown & confirm delivery date
* Order headpiece & other accessories
* Order bridesmaids dresses & accessories
* Research invitation styles
* Finalize invitation wording
* Decide on necessary invitation inserts
* Reserve all rental equipment (tents, chairs, etc)
* Decide on reception decorations
* Begin researching wedding cake designers
* Discuss & reserve wedding transportation
* Register for wedding gifts
* Keep a careful record of all gifts received
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Finalize honeymoon plans & make any deposits
* Order invitations, inserts, announcements, thank you notes, napkins, reception place cards, etc (Proof read !!)



4-5 Months

* Shop for wedding rings
* Complete guest list
* Plan ceremony decorations
* Make final arrangements for ceremony including readings
* Meet with organist/soloist to select music for ceremony
* Have mothers coordinate and select their dresses
* Reserve mens formal wear
* Pick up printed invitations (proof read again !!)
* Address invitations & announcements
* Make or buy favors for guests
* Arrange for guest parking at ceremony & reception site
* Finalize menu & confirm all details with caterer
* Order cake & cake topper
* Select flowers for bridal party
* Select flowers for ceremony & reception
* Check requirements for getting a marriage license in your state
* Finalize living arrangements for your new life
* Discuss whether or not to have a prenuptial agreement
* Plan rehearsal dinner
* Research passport & visa requirements
* Write thank you notes immediately



3 Months

* Coordinate accommodations for out of town guests
* Review ceremony with officiant
* Select ceremony music
* If using personalized wedding vows, begin writing them now
* Schedule first bridal gown fitting
* Schedule first bridesmaids gown fitting
* Shop for bridal lingerie
* Experiment with makeup & hair styles
* Make all hair, nail & makeup appointments
* Make sure all attire for flower girl & ring bearer has been ordered
* Discuss reception traditions you plan on using
* Order table numbers & menu cards for reception
* Consider taking dance lessons if desired
* Finalize plans for wedding rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
* Shop for honeymoon clothes
* Obtain all passport & visa requirements
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Have all accessories...toasting glasses, garter, ring pillow, candles, guestbook/Pen, etc



2 Months

* Pick up wedding rings
* Finalize ceremony specifics with officiant including music
* Select responsible person to handle guestbook
* Schedule dress fittings
* Assemble directions & accommodation cards for out of town guests
* Mail invitations
* Design & print wedding programs if using
* Confirm all reception details
* Give invited head count to caterer & review details
* Finalize all details with florist & entertainment
* Finalize music selections
* Confirm details with photographer & videographer
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Plan bridesmaid's party
* Draw up any prenuptial agreement
* Make rehearsal arrangements



1 Month

* Buy gifts for attendants
* Arrange for final gown fittings
* Begin breaking in bridal footwear
* Mail announcements
* Give all musicians list of music to be played
* Have your formal bridal portrait taken
* Give photographer list of photographs you would like taken
* Finalize wedding transporation arrangements
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Host bridesmaids party
* Complete all physical & dental appointments
* Get blood test & marriage license
* Get necessary forms for your name change
* Buy gift for your fiance, if you are exchanging gifts



2 Weeks

* Contact invited guests who have not responded
* Confirm that all vendors received necessary payments
* Prepare any wedding toasts
* Plan seating arrangements for reception
* Designate reliable person to be in charge of gifts brought to reception
* Give final counts to caterer and review all details
* Confirm delivery arrangements with baker
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Attend bachelor/bachlorette party
* Confirm honeymoon arrangements and start packing
* Get traveler's checks for your honeymoon
* Confirm hotel reservations for the night of your wedding. Guarantee late arrivals
* Mail wedding announcements to the newspapers



1 Week

* Go over special seating arrangements with ushers
* Pick up wedding gown
* Pick up bridesmaids dresses
* Pick up grooms attire
* Make sure you have all wedding attire & it fits
* Write thank you notes immediately
* Arrange for gifts brought to your reception to be delivered to your new home
* Make sure you have your marriage license
* Have wedding rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
* Provide transportation company with written wedding day itinerary including addresses
* Provide entire wedding party with written wedding day itinerary including addresses



On Your Wedding Day

* Be sure you eat something before everything starts
* Do hair and nails at least 3 hours before ceremony
* Allow plenty of time to apply your makeup
* Give your honor attendants your wedding rings
* Have programs delivered to the church
* Assign someone to transport flower arrangements from the church to the reception
* Be sure best man has the soloist's fee, tips for the officiant's assistants, as well as payment for the organist and DJ or band
* Have all accessories together
* Girls begin dressing about 1-1/2 - 2 hours before ceremony...especially if you are having a photographer arrive before ceremony. If bridesmaids getting ready elsewhere, have them arrive a minimum of 1 hour before leaving for ceremony
* Don't forget to bring marriage license to ceremony

* Relax & Have A GREAT Time

Thursday, February 18, 2010

~Beautiful Engagement Rings~

Here is some beautiful BLING! There are so many beautiful engagement rings out there that is was hard to just choose a few. Show me yours!! :)




Wedding & Honeymoon Lingerie!

Don't forget that you need to get something special for your wedding day along with your honeymoon! There are some great items on here and a lot of SALE items as well. :) Happy Shopping!

P.S. Great items for your B-Pics too!

Wedding & Honeymoon Transportation

With all of your guests coming in from out of town thye may just need a rental car to get around. It is always nice to be able to provide your guests with money saving ideas since attending a wedding, especially an out of town wedding can be costly. Also, you may beed a rental car on your honeymoon. Here is a discount like for Hertz that just might help! :)

http://link.hertz.com/link.html?id=17184&LinkType=HZLK&TargetType=Homepage

Beautiful Wedding Dresses For 2010!

Vineyard Collection Dress
Prascilla of Boston Dress
Prascilla of Boston Dress
Peter Langner Dress
Monique Lhuillier Dress
Jim Hjeim Dress
Jacquelin Exclusive Dress
Casablanca Bridal Dress
Alfred Angelo Dress


2010 is all about details, details, details! Whether you dress is traditional, form-fitting, or princess like, there will be lots of detail involved.

These are just a few of the beautiful dresses I came across that are out for the 2010season! Let me know what you think.