I was recently watching an episode of Newlyweds, a reality show that follows couples on their first year of marriage. Anyway, the only episode I watched included a garden party in Georgia and fabulous decor. I am pretty sure the color combo included navy and gold…but I could be making that up. Either way here is a little swanky navy and gold inspiration. My new favorite color combo!
Happy planning! xoxo
Attention South Florida brides-to-be! If you are thinking about attending a local bridal show, look no further! I’ve picked out a few must attend events.
The Wedding Parties® event at Crate & Barrel
I love Crate & Barrel and any reason to browse around their store with a Mimosa in hand sounds like a good time to me. The registry event is low-key and experts are on hand to answer questions and give tips on how to create the perfect registry. If you go on Sunday, you get to spend the morning with other soon to be wed couples. It was one of my favorite wedding registry events and I highly recommend it.
Date: Thursday and Sunday
Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Website: Crate & Barrel
Why you should go: Shopping and Champagne, what more can I say!
Wedding Salon
This is a swanky event in downtown Miami. They have a great set-up and a good group of vendors on hand to answer questions, handout samples, and show off their products. This event is great if you are looking for honeymoon ideas, photographers, and make-up/hair professionals.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $75 according to their website but check for a promo code.
Website: Wedding Salon
Why you should go: The event is small and not overwhelming. Plus, you’re in Miami and they have great restaurants near by.
Aisle Style
I have not attended this event in the past but plan on checking it out in April. The event is hosted by Weddings Illustrated and the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach and is said to offer bridal fashion presentations and luxury vendors and industry experts. If you are looking for glitz and glamour, I think this is the event for you. I can’t wait to see what this event has to offer!
Date: April 7
Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Website: Aisle Style
Why you should go: It’s at the Ritz. Enough said.
Happy planning! xoxo
Start saving your wine corks because I found a new art project that would be perfect for a wedding sign in book or just a piece of art for your wall! I found this idea on Pinterest and think it is awesome!
If you decide to go the wedding sign in book route, I would assemble the corks in the shape you like first and leave a pen out for your guests and a few simple instructions. Guests can write their names and a very short note at your wedding reception. Or you can forgo the signatures and just create a really interesting piece of art for your home or office. Not only will the corks go to good use but you will have another memory from your wedding that you can keep forever!
From looking at the picture I am pretty sure the ombre effect can be achieved with a few markers or paint. So, pour another glass of wine because you have an art project to work on! Cheers!
Happy planning! xoxo
We made it back to Florida and fell in love with Denver! I think it was the perfect weather, 0% humidity and pineapple upside down pancakes from Snooze, a delicious breakfast spot. And to top it off we didn’t go over our Mini-Moon budget! Here’s a few pictures from our trip! Enjoy!
We started our trip with a visit to Snooze and indulged in Pineapple Upside Down, Red Velvet and Chocolate Chip pancakes. Everything was delicious and we made sure to stop by again before our vacation ended.
After breakfast we headed down to Colorado Springs and toured the Garden of the Gods via Jeep. Were chauffeured around and even got a history lesson from our driver. The headed to Academy Riding Stables for a trail ride and spent 45 minutes channeling our inner cowgirl and cowboy.
After a quick trail ride we headed over to Seven Falls to attempt to climb to the top to enjoy the views….
The next day we explored the city and got to see the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the Denver Art Museum! It was amazing!
Actually beyond amazing! Happy planning! xoxo
Whatever your theme or budget Etsy.com is a great place to spend hours searching for the perfect detail for your big day. As a been there done that bride here are a few of my favorite vendors. They were all super easy to work with, professional, proficient and worth every penny.
::Save The Date Cards and Invitations:: by By Invitation Only
My Save the Date cards were something I struggled with make a decision on. Why? Well because this is the first thing your guest would ever see of your wedding and the wrong save the date can send the wrong message. I ordered from By Invitation Only and could not be happier with the quality of the product. I loved my Save the Date cards and could not be happier with my order.
::Cute Cake Topper:: by AnnaCrafts
I toyed with the idea of just ordering a simple monogram for our cake topper but simple sometimes doesn’t cut it. I searched Etsy for something a little whimsical and I feel in love everything Anna Crafts creates. Her attention to detail is amazing and my topper could not have turned out better. Below is the actual topper I ordered. It was designed to resemble my dress, she included my Valentino shoes and my grooms Chuch Taylors, and my long veil. The topper was shipped from Korea in record speed – Next day and only $25 for shipping.
::Sign In Tree:: by Bleudetoi
You wedding is a work of art and your guest book should not be over looked. I ordered the medium twisted oak tree and can not wait to hang it up. Bleudetoi is an awesome company and everyone commented on how cool they thought the tree was. Here’s a tip. Have your bridesmaids add their fingerprints and signatures first before you place it out. That way no one gets confused.
::Unique and Edible Escort and Seating Ideas:: by Vintage Confections
I spared no detail when it came to my wedding and I knew my escort cards were no exception. Sure the normal tent cards could have worked great but how could you pass up pretty pink lollipops that come in a variety of colors. I ordered three sets of numbers 1-9 in cotton candy flavor. These pretty pops not only look good they are delicious. They are creamy and dreamy and do not taste artificial at all. If you are plan on ordering you can give one number to each guest or one per couple – which is what I did. They run under $4 per lollipop.
::Garter:: by Brook Hunsaker Country Couture
My garter was a little bit glamorous, a little bit vintage and a whole lot of fun! I knew I couldn’t just have a regular garter so when I started searching for my thigh high accessory I went straight to Etsy and found a few I feel in love with. At under $30 I knew it was meant to be and Brook was super easy to work with and very accommodating considering I order just days before the wedding. It was really comfortable and came as a set with a garter to toss. 
Happy Planning! xoxo
I’ve been married for exactly one week and I’ve been asked numerous times if anything feels different. The answer I give everyone is the same – It feels no different. It’s kinda like a birthday. You anticipate the day but after it’s gone, everything is still the same. Nothing feels different…well maybe I feel a little broke. But besides that…nothing out of the norm.
In fact, the wedding almost feels like it was a dream and although I wouldn’t change a thing, there are a few things I would have done differently.
Don’t Procrastinate: I waited until last-minute to do a few things like pack for the weekend and get everything I needed together. Because I was scrambling to get everything ready the day of – the morning flew by and I forgot the gift box…Don’t forget your gift box!
Start Early: I arrived at the hotel around noon and most of my bridesmaids didn’t show up until 2pm. Even though some were getting their hair and make-up done elsewhere it was really chaotic in the bridal suite. I would highly suggest having everyone arrive earlier than you think you need them there. Something will happen that will cause you to run a little late. For example. I hit every red light and the bridge. Gotta love Florida! Plus, the last hour will flew by and we were rushing out of the bridal room with handbags, flip flops and clothes from the morning. We had no time to stash them in a room so we carried everything to the church. No fun! My Valentino shoe box got crushed in the chaos! So upsetting.
Take More Pictures: I love pictures so I have no idea how this was overlooked. But with all the excitement my camera was a no-show. Luckily, a good friend grabbed her camera and stopped by the bridal suite to snap a few shots before the professional photographer got there. I haven’t seen any of her pictures yet but hopefully some will leak soon. Another thing I wish I had was a videographer. Because I went over budget (by a lot) I opted to save money and forgo the video. I did however ask a bridesmaid to film some memories using my Sony Bloggie. If this is a route you are planning on taking I suggest having a plan to follow. Some suggestions: Video of the girls getting ready, the guys getting ready, the bride getting into her dress, the girls/guys walking to the limo, highlights of the ceremony and the grand entrance just to name a few.
Don’t Hand The Top Layer of Your Cake to Random Hotel Workers - After the wedding is over there is a possibility you will do something without thinking clearly. Case in point – The top layer of my wedding cake was delivered to my hotel room in a pretty white box, unfortunately the air conditioner in the hotel room was broken so I called downstairs to ask for a new room and a refrigerator to place my cake in for safe keeping. We were moved to a new room and my cake was taken by a friendly employee….who lost my cake. I did however have another cake made and it is now safe in my freezer.
{My pretty little cake top)
Traditionally, you are supposed to freeze the cake and eat it on your one year anniversary. My cake was amazing and there was no way I could go one whole year without getting my hands into that deliciousness. So, I cut my cake into 12 petite pieces and wrapped each slice individually. My husband (so weird!) and I will eat one slice of cake on the 11th of each month (the 11th is the day we were married) for the next 12 months. I also thought it would be a cute idea if we each wrote a letter to each other that we would open and read on our first anniversary. Sappy I know. But if get to eat wedding cake every month I am willing to get a little sappy!
Here’s what to do: Cut your cake into 12 slices. Make sure you count. I mistakenly cut only eight slices and had to unwrap a few slices and re-cut. Wrap each slice individually – I used two pieces of Glad Press and Seal and two pieces of Reynolds Wrap Tin Foil. Each slice was wrapped a total of four times each. I placed all 12 slices in the cake box it was delivered in and wrapped that in tin foil too. Better safe than sorry…right?
Once I have the letter from my husband and myself (which I need to write soon!) I am going to tape it either in the inside of the box or underneath. I am praying the freezer doesn’t malfunction and ruin our letters… We shall see.
PS. The image above is from our engagement shoot. I can not wait to see the wedding photos!
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So, we picked out our cake. It was a pretty hard task, tasting all the different flavors and deciding on only one. But we did it and we will be serving our guests a vanilla rum cake with a hint of almond. The three-tier cake will be adorned with rhinestones and maybe a few orchids.
To top it off I thought I wanted rhinestone initials until I found this:
I found the cute topper on Etsy and fell head over heels in love! The toppers are completely personalized and you can pick a theme or go with something a little less complicated. They are hand-made by Anna Crafts and are reasonably priced at $150 and up. The cake toppers are not only a great extra detail at the wedding but also a keepsake that can be cherished forever.
Here are a few of my favorites!
I will be placing an order and will share my pick soon! You can find more cake topper creations from Anna Crafts here.
Happy planning! xoxo
With only two months left before my wedding I am nearing the end of my planning. The next thing on my list to tackle is the table cards. I toyed with different ideas and was pretty certain I was just going to go with the classic tent card until I saw theses…
Edible table numbers that can be used as escort cards with the help of a DIY flag with each guest’s name. I am in love!
I found them on Etsy and they come in a variety of styles and flavors. I am thinking about ordering the exact style above for my guests in either strawberry or watermelon.
They are a little more than the average tent cards but they can be used as a wedding favor too so it kind of evens out.
The numbers are sold by Vintage Confections in sets of three for $9.75 and you can find them here.
Have any unique table number and escort card ideas? Let me know! I need all the creative ideas I can get!
Happy Planning! xoxo
::Shabby Chic::
::Personalized::
::Sweet::
{Dogeared}
::Vintage::
{Etsy.com – Silver Spoon Creations}
::Luxurious::
All images via Pinterest.
