Joann fabrics to get elements for our holiday card swap with Brooklyn Bride, BAM to check out the current wedding book & magazine selections,
and the new Alfred Angelo salon-
this is what we see:
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Bringing home a Christmas Tree: Florida Style
I had to post this. There was no way I was passing up this doozie of a moment. Andrea and I were out doing our weekly studio shopping (we were out of vitamin water and cashews). After stopping at Starbucks for gingerbread lattes,
Joann fabrics to get elements for our holiday card swap with Brooklyn Bride, BAM to check out the current wedding book & magazine selections,
and the new Alfred Angelo salon-
this is what we see:
Joann fabrics to get elements for our holiday card swap with Brooklyn Bride, BAM to check out the current wedding book & magazine selections, and the new Alfred Angelo salon-this is what we see:
What are your favorite wedding blog & websites?
{Interactive post alert} What are your favorite wedding blogs and websites? I'm dying to be introduced to some great new stuff! In return for the favor, I'll make a nice little list on a post later this week. Post a comment or send an email WeddingTidbits @ gmail.com
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Wedding Decor from a non-wedding source
I try very hard to include unique details in each of the weddings I design. Many times that means finding pieces that aren't labeled "wedding" and placing them in a strategic places.
One of my favorite places to go for inspiration is Homegoods. I made a stop there today as I'm planning a dinner party that is going to allow me to truly step outside the box. During my visit I found all these items that I easily found use for, whether it be wedding decor related, or wedding planning related; even wedding gift related.
I found all these fantastic inspiration books on the end cap (love the red clearance sticker!). I picked up a few Williams-Sonoma books for the library. They 're great for finding menu ideas when you're looking to kick your wedding menu up a notch.
These all make great and inexpensive gifts for your bridesmaids. I confess to buying one of each for myself. The iStand has to be the coolest under $10 gift I've come across in ages. The monogrammed book of note sheets is sitting on my desk right now, and the cute little journal is in my bag, ready for jotting down ideas I get while I'm out and about.roll in my purse.
I adore all these details I found. The album is perfect for collecting written well wishes at the cocktail hour and then inserting all the digital prints your guests send you after the wedding. The 3 lanterns would make a perfect escort card display centerpiece at any kind of outdoor celebration. I found 6 of these beautiful green vases throughout the store. I can just see them filled with big bushy Peonies or Hydrangeas. And this board- so perfect I bought it. The frame on it is gorgeous and the corkboard makes it perfect for a seating chart (cover with giftwrap, wallpaper or fabric first).
Look at this collection of chairs! I can just see this eclectic mix at a massive rehearsal dinner or bridal luncheon table.
One of my favorite places to go for inspiration is Homegoods. I made a stop there today as I'm planning a dinner party that is going to allow me to truly step outside the box. During my visit I found all these items that I easily found use for, whether it be wedding decor related, or wedding planning related; even wedding gift related.
I found all these fantastic inspiration books on the end cap (love the red clearance sticker!). I picked up a few Williams-Sonoma books for the library. They 're great for finding menu ideas when you're looking to kick your wedding menu up a notch.
These all make great and inexpensive gifts for your bridesmaids. I confess to buying one of each for myself. The iStand has to be the coolest under $10 gift I've come across in ages. The monogrammed book of note sheets is sitting on my desk right now, and the cute little journal is in my bag, ready for jotting down ideas I get while I'm out and about.roll in my purse.
I adore all these details I found. The album is perfect for collecting written well wishes at the cocktail hour and then inserting all the digital prints your guests send you after the wedding. The 3 lanterns would make a perfect escort card display centerpiece at any kind of outdoor celebration. I found 6 of these beautiful green vases throughout the store. I can just see them filled with big bushy Peonies or Hydrangeas. And this board- so perfect I bought it. The frame on it is gorgeous and the corkboard makes it perfect for a seating chart (cover with giftwrap, wallpaper or fabric first).
Look at this collection of chairs! I can just see this eclectic mix at a massive rehearsal dinner or bridal luncheon table.
Sunday, 7 December 2008
Cans for Comments Goes Cross-Continent!
Wow!The spirit of giving is truly awesome! Cans for comments has spread from coast to coast. The can count is rising rapidly & we are so stoked that so many others from Canada & the United States have joined in to help out their local food banks. Why not grab big coffee & a big cinnamon bun & spend some time browsing blogs, checking out great imagery & sharing the luv with some comments?!
In NYC, our gritty-on-the-outside, softie-on-the-inside, dear friend Jason Groupp, known for his edgy (and sexy!) I Heart NY Sessions.
In Connecticut, the inspiring Justin & Mary. These two are seriously fun; we just want to hang out and drink some venti peppermint lattes with them! They also happen to be the founders of an incredible organization Portrait House which raises funds for Habitat For Humanity - check them out!
Industry leader & founder of Modern Photographers, Mark Eric hails from down south in Louisiana. Post on his cans for comments entry at Rocktographers while you're checking out the most jaw-dropping ring shots you've ever seen!
The ultimate photographer lovecat & weddingbee blogger, Anne Ruthmann, in Massachusetts.
David & Kimi of Ohana in California - aloha spirit, oh-my-gosh-amazing images, and a killer style!
And the list of generous (and not-to-mention fabulously talented!) photographers keeps on growing (I can't keep up!)! Enjoy!
**Added on Wednesday ~ More & more people doing this on their blogs - woo-hoo!
Vancouver journalist Loxy, luxury wedding planner Blue Orchid, Graphic designer Retropsective, & photographers from around the world: John Waire, Melanie Mansfield, Chantel Stone, MetroBluePhoto, R Peters, Curtis Moore, KampPhotography, Heather Garland, EveryLittleMoment, Nicole Hensley, Rob&Lauren, Lisette Price, RedPhotoCo, Catie Ronquillo, Melanie Driedger, Deb Thompson, Nick at The OtherAngle, Edison Photography, Susan B, Asim Soofi, Josh Solar, Misty Dawn, lorenw, Erica May, LivingProof, MKD, Smith Gallery, Amie Otto, Lynsey Peterson, Michelle Sidles, Ultimate Image Weddings and even Catherine Sparks from all the way out in Germany!
If you are doing this too- add a comment with a link to your blog so people can check it out!
Keep those comments for cans coming! I think we're going need a REALLY BIG shopping cart come Thursday!
In NYC, our gritty-on-the-outside, softie-on-the-inside, dear friend Jason Groupp, known for his edgy (and sexy!) I Heart NY Sessions.
In Connecticut, the inspiring Justin & Mary. These two are seriously fun; we just want to hang out and drink some venti peppermint lattes with them! They also happen to be the founders of an incredible organization Portrait House which raises funds for Habitat For Humanity - check them out!
Industry leader & founder of Modern Photographers, Mark Eric hails from down south in Louisiana. Post on his cans for comments entry at Rocktographers while you're checking out the most jaw-dropping ring shots you've ever seen!
The ultimate photographer lovecat & weddingbee blogger, Anne Ruthmann, in Massachusetts.
David & Kimi of Ohana in California - aloha spirit, oh-my-gosh-amazing images, and a killer style!
And the list of generous (and not-to-mention fabulously talented!) photographers keeps on growing (I can't keep up!)! Enjoy!
- In BC, Alana Couch, Laura at Dolce Pics, the ladies at RockTheWedding & political blogger Renee & lifestyle blogger Kimli @ DeliciousJuice
- Shandro Photo, Lisa Lacroix, Gabe at Perspective Eye and Picture That in Edmonton
- Calla Evans in TO
- Newfoundlander Lori Moss
- The J Castro Team in NY
- Scotty at thinkphotographics in Kentucky
- Christine Tremoulet & Melissa Zihlman & TracyLynn of Three Heart Photo&Design in Texas
- Crystal Genes & Heather Garland in North Carolina
- Courtney Paris and The Roxy Studio in Indiana
- beautiful couple Ariel & Josh at Anika London , Adrienne Gunde, and king of lighting Ed Pingol in California
- Shaina Pearce in Iowa
- Andrea Murphy in Oklahoma
- Blogger Shellly at This Eclectic Live
**Added on Wednesday ~ More & more people doing this on their blogs - woo-hoo!
Vancouver journalist Loxy, luxury wedding planner Blue Orchid, Graphic designer Retropsective, & photographers from around the world: John Waire, Melanie Mansfield, Chantel Stone, MetroBluePhoto, R Peters, Curtis Moore, KampPhotography, Heather Garland, EveryLittleMoment, Nicole Hensley, Rob&Lauren, Lisette Price, RedPhotoCo, Catie Ronquillo, Melanie Driedger, Deb Thompson, Nick at The OtherAngle, Edison Photography, Susan B, Asim Soofi, Josh Solar, Misty Dawn, lorenw, Erica May, LivingProof, MKD, Smith Gallery, Amie Otto, Lynsey Peterson, Michelle Sidles, Ultimate Image Weddings and even Catherine Sparks from all the way out in Germany!
If you are doing this too- add a comment with a link to your blog so people can check it out!
Keep those comments for cans coming! I think we're going need a REALLY BIG shopping cart come Thursday!
"The miracle is this – the more we share, the more we have."
Saturday, 6 December 2008
So shoot me. I like pictures.
I know the pictures make the blog load slower. But I like pictures and I like this one alot. This is a photo by Susan Stripling. It's Lucky bride dancing with her dad. Look at that sweet smile on his face. Doesn't it just make you want to hug your dad?
Yes, I was crying then too. I should have made this weekends posts a series on crying huh?
I'm crying again. Only this time it's because I'm laughing so hard.
Nicole of RSVP Shindig in Denver is not only one of the best wedding planner/designers in the country (Do you see this gorgeous reception she designed?),
but she is hands down the most hilarious person I think I may have ever known. She has me in stitches on a regular basis. The other night I was so sick that I was chugging Nyquil while I twittered away...
My Twitter:
Nicole's comment (via facebook):
I know she's going to shoot me for putting this picture of her on here, but that's what she gets for not coming here for vacation {This is me calling you out}. This is Nicole hard at work getting some logistics worked out for that same tent you see above.
Anyhoo, if you're ready to bust a gut, read this recent blog post of hers
but she is hands down the most hilarious person I think I may have ever known. She has me in stitches on a regular basis. The other night I was so sick that I was chugging Nyquil while I twittered away...My Twitter:
catching up on emails, wishing I was at the TableSix party having tuna tartare and champagne and not here eating Halls and sipping nyquil.via Twitter - 6:15pm - 6 Comments
Nicole's comment (via facebook):
Rsvp Shindig at 7:08pm December 4:
Add a glass of wine and you'll think you are having champagne.
I know she's going to shoot me for putting this picture of her on here, but that's what she gets for not coming here for vacation {This is me calling you out}. This is Nicole hard at work getting some logistics worked out for that same tent you see above.
Anyhoo, if you're ready to bust a gut, read this recent blog post of hers
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