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Thursday, February 14, 2008

"Something" items: Sara

Sweet Sara from the SF bay area sent me an email stating that she personally did not take part in the "something" items for her own wedding, but she wanted to offer a simple suggestion for brides-to-be; one I ashamedly never thought of.

Sara saw a wedding program featured in a magazine that listed the “something” items on the program! How great is that?! Guests are invited to share in the traditions and heirlooms from your family that are special and unique to you! Just think about all the time it takes to pull together those special items and now they will finally be noticed... (and, without you ever having to expose half your leg all because of that small, lacy, blue garter.)

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

"Something" items: Aron

Yay! Aron was the first to email her "something" items per my request! Thank you thank you! Aron and her husband were married in beautiful Tahoe, June of 2005. We are delighted to share with you her "something" items from that special day. As is the case with some brides, Aron had a few items that crossed-over into multiple categories so that makes it even more fun for us!

Something new: One of Aron's favorite "new" items was her wedding dress. (Isn't this most girls favorite new item? I hope so!)

Something blue: Her garter and her grandmother's blue hankie

Something old: Her grandmother's blue hankie

Something borrowed: Her grandmother's blue hankie

Something new: Her shoes! (of course. How did I forget to put my shoes?!) Ok, now this fascinated me! Aron said she heard about this tradition of having your bridesmaids sign the bottom of your shoes and whoever's name wears off first is the next to be engaged (don't forget, bouquet is next to be married). She said it was fun and she still has the shoes with partial signatures. I LOVE this tradition!! I wish I would have known about this one...I would have definitely participated. Has anyone else ever heard of this wonderful long-lost tradition?

Something borrowed: The necklace she wore was given to her grandmother, who then gave it to her mother. Her grandmother didn't realize Aron had it on until her dad pointed it out to her at the reception and it brought tears to her eyes. (See, this is why we love this tradition).

Something new: Aron's last but definitely not least favorite "new" item was her wedding band. Her engagement ring came with a plain band but as the wedding drew nearer she really wanted a diamond band to go with her engagement ring. Her husband surprised her with it a couple weeks before the wedding. (He was so excited he just could not hide it :-)

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

"Something" items

Do brides still fancy the “something old, something new” tradition, or is it a thing of the past?

Carrying on the “something” tradition is not only fun, it is an opportunity for brides to show a unique and creative side to their personality in a subtle way. The wonderful thing about living in today’s culture is that the rules of yesterday no longer apply so brides are free to express themselves how they wish. Some brides delight in the idea of wearing a family heirloom passed down from their mother or grandmother, while other brides prefer putting their own twist on things. Instead of wearing an old heirloom one might wear a signature perfume, favorite lipstick, or piece of jewelry from their fiancé while they were dating.

While I love the diversity and uniqueness it brings, I have only one problem with this tradition. How often do you know a bride’s “something” items unless you are in her wedding? Rarely. I find this disappointing as “something” items are typically well thought-out, unique, and special to the bride. So, let’s take a moment right now to share our “something” items for the world to see. And for all you ladies who have had no reason to think of their “something” items, now is a great time to start! Send me an email with your "something" items list ~ what it was or what you want it to be. (Email addy is to the right)

I will start us off...

Something old: After the ceremony I wore my late grandmother's fur. (And thank goodness since it was freezing that night.)

I also incorporated one of her crystal bracelets into my bouquet.

Something new: Many items could fill this category so again I picked two. First item is my dress. Brand spankin new, not borrowed. :-)

One of my favorite "new" items were the two sets of earrings I wore on our wedding day. The dangly's I purchased myself after searching long and hard for the biggest most perfect earrings. :-) The second pair is the diamond studs above the dangly's; the gift I received from my husband just hours before walking down the aisle. (See first picture)

Something borrowed: My girlfriends petticoat, not super sentimental but great on the wallet :-)

Something blue: Again, two items. My tossing garter was blue along with my favorite topaz/diamond ring also from my sweet grandmother.

Sunday, February 03, 2008

A little more

As I was updating some spacing issues on the blog this weekend, I decided to add a few (okay, maybe a lot) more wedding photos to the previous post. So go ahead, knock yourself out. Oh, and happy February! I still cannot believe we are already 1 month into 2008. Insane.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Winter Wonderland

It has been one year since our wedding so we have been reminiscing a lot about it. I thought I would share some pictures with you so you could reminisce along with us :-) It definitely went down as one of the best days of our lives...full of lots of love, laughter, tears, make-up, family, friends, *freezing* weather, snow, great food, good dancing, yummy cake, hot cocoa, and great memories...it was the beginning of forever really and we don't think it could have started any better. Thanks to all our great friends and family who made it possible and so perfect. You rock like stars. Huge thanks to studio 317 for the brilliant photos. I love getting lost in them.

So I guess you could say this was the first actual wedding that I designed...take a look...

Amazing! The water was frozen coming out of the fountain. It was a high of 23 degrees that day...just what we hoped for!

Ok, I just have to take one second to boast about these lovely girls right here. I looked at this picture the other night and said to James, "We seriously had the most beautiful bridal party ever, would you just look at these girls?!" These here, are some of the most amazing women I know. I was honored to have you a part of our wedding day and I am so very thankful to have you as my dear friends. Thanks for all you did; the long nights of crafting branches, invitations, table numbers, programs, snowing trees, etc...Thanks for helping make my dream come true even when you thought I was crazy. You are my heroes.

PS. Bet you can't spot my momma! She fits right in there with all these girls :-) Thanks for letting me have my dream and for bringing it to life. You are the best mom.

Wintery bouquets

Detailing on the candlelighter dresses

Beautiful custom made dresses

My snow girls :-)

All the beautiful ladies. It was freeeezing out there.

Alissa...one of the snow girls who refused to take any bridal party pictures came back for some solo shots with me. :-) Kids, they do the darnedest things!

Handsome groom

Ethan...our precious nephew carried our rings to us when we exchanged our vows

James & Ethan break-dancing before the wedding (one of my favorites)

Love the brown-striped tuxes

Lookin good there boys

Detailing on the bridesmaid dresses

Beautiful sister and Ethan walking down the aisle

The smallest of the snow girls: Grace, our 3 month old niece riding down in her sleigh (PS. Look at her fluffy white boots. Amazing)

The snow girls!!!!

*Snow* Princess aka Junior bridesmaid :-)

Sweet dad and I...I think he was a little nervous :-)

View from the balcony

Dad marrying us...he did so good

The unity candle...or candles :-)

Yay! We are married! (We were pretty happy here)

People even threw snow in our mouths!

Our little kiddos. The apple-of-our-eye

Love this shot of the church. It's a winter wonderland indoors

Entrance tree to the reception!!!

Photo guest book with all our snowy engagement pictures

Woo! Time to party!

This my friends, is our beautiful cake created by Linette Davis. She is my number one recommendation for those who live in the valley and do not want fondant. Her cakes are marvelous and affordable. My dear uncle cut the perfect little tree stump for our cake to be displayed on.

Similar to Wendy Kromer's, these sweet little birds were individually hand crafted with much tender-love-and-care out of gum paste by my sweet mom :-)