If It's Paper...

Yesterday I finally had time to pick up my copy of the Spring 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!! All I can say is O-M-G, that mag was full of gorgeousness throughout the pages. But I stopped in my tracks when I saw all the DIY lace projects, you know I am all about a DIY project. There were several that I just loved and wanted to try, even if I don't use them for my own wedding.

Lace Luminaries::

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"Lace" Napkin Rings::

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Clutches::

Great for flower girl or tear of joy tissues if made with paper!

Clip Art {Blue}{Yellow}{Grey}

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For more GORGEOUS Martha Stewart Lace projects click HERE!

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Real Wedding: Rachel & Bruce {10/3/08}

Today's gorgeous real wedding is surrounded by the organic beauty of nature, no decor needed! Rachel & Bruce were married in the beautiful George Washington National Forest, in my home state of Virginia. Rachel's Casablanca dress is gorgeous and mixes very well with nature. Enjoy this beautiful ceremony brought to you courtesy of the oh-so-talented Brett Winter Lemon Photography, please be sure to check out his website and if you are in the area contact him for more info! Thanks a bunch Brett for sharing your wonderful work!!

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Another countdown is on!!!

I have finally booked our free engagement session (Enigma Pro). I am both excited and a little nervous. Nervous because I hate the way I look in pictures, they are almost always bad and I look HUGE! LOL. But with my insecurities aside I am still looking forward to it. My FH and I have decided that we will not include our girls in our e-pics, we have to travel 2.5 hours to get to the location that the photographer suggested. We feel that they will get tired and cranky by the time we get there. I'm going next week for a make-up and hair trial for the e-session. I will post pics next week. Enjoy these beautiful e-shots from Jason Q Tran Photography.

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Spring has Sprung:: Bouquets

Here are some gorgeous bouquet ideas for you spring brides who will be tying the knot soon.

Tulips & Amaryllis::

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Peony::

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Ranunculus::

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Dahlias::
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Anemone::

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Anemone & Viburnum::

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Peony, Viburnum & Rose::

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365 days from now...

Exactly 365 days from now I will become a Mrs. and let me just say that I am so excited. I feel like this year will fly by so I'm really going to try to enjoy it before we get down to the nitty gritty with planning! I'm not feeling all that well today so I'm keeping it short and sweet! Have a Great Weekend everyone!

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We Have Finally Picked a Photographer!!!!

After interviewing three different photographers, we have finally made a decision. It truly was a very hard decision because we really liked the work of all three. The deciding factor came down to how comfortable we were with the phtotographer himself. The first one that we met with was both very personable and very talented. He seemed to really LOVE what he does and has so much pride in his work. So I introduce you to Sam Dean Photography, Sam is an excellent photographer and I have featured his work on this blog plenty of times because I love what he does. Sam is also a photojournalist for our local newpaper, Roanoke Times. He is a member of the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association), and have entered contests and placed with his gorgeous photogrpahy. So thanks Sam for everything, you have been nothing but patient and understanding during our decision process.

This is what we will be getting::

• Full day of shooting (around eight to ten hours
• All digital negatives color corrected and toned on DVDs in Color and Black & White (Two copies included)
• 60 custom cropped and toned digital images set to your favorite music on a DVD (two copies included)
• 8-12 posed family portraits (not including photos of bride and groom
• 20 page 11 by 13” coffee table book from blurb.com or contact sheet proof book
• up to 60 miles of local travel
• Copyright release for all images
• $2500+
  
  
  

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:::Program Ideas:::

I have blogged about Gourmet Invitations before when I was trying to find ideas about our table numbers. This site is full of gorgeous wedding items from coasters to programs. I want something pretty and classy for our wedding, and I'm leaning toward the program that is folded with a ribbon tie (like the one below). Here are a few ideas for you other brides to think about or come up with something that is uniquely yours.

Most wedding programs will consist of names of the bride & groom, dates, timeline & bridal party information. I think I will go with something a little more detailed, like including a nice poem, special thanks to vendors and special thanks to our guests. What will you include in your programs? Will you keep it simple or have something a little more elaborate.

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