Purchased

I bit the bullet.

I finally bought my very own R&H Wedding Organizer. Ever since Kate showed me hers I've wanted one. I tried to convince myself I could make my own version, that it was just too much to pay for a binder, but, I just wanted it. So instead of shopping for clothes this weekend, I bought it as a gift to myself. I even got it gift wrapped (hey, it was free!). I can't wait til it's here!

For free, printable and amazingly helpful templates, check out Kate's post here.

Yeah three day weekend!

Calligraphy+Invites=Love

Image via Southern Weddings

I seriously love this invitation. I realize it's on the formal side. But with a slightly less scripty font and some rustic packaging, it might be just what I'm looking for. I might change my mind, I realize there are literally thousands of amazingly gorgeous invites out there. I don't know, there's just something about that handwritten look.

What do you think?

As Seen in Cincinnati

I have to admit that I was starting to feel a little uninspired browsing through wedding stuff. But suddenly this week it's like I've been hit over the head with amazingly inspirational weddings. Exhibit A: Ross & Mackenzie's wedding in Ohio, shot by the uber talented Megan W of
m e g a n w p h o t o g r a p h y.

Check out the shoes! There's another reason Megan refers to this couple as the "shoe couple"

This wedding was like a breath of fresh air. Check out her little veil, the colors, the florals, the personality-it all goes so well. A little vintage, a little Americana, but nothing over the top. Of course it doesn't hurt that this is an adorable couple, but I seriously feel such joy when you can tell that a photographer has literally captured the essence of two people through the images of their day.

I've never met Mackenzie, but I feel like her personality resonates in every photo. Her hair totally fits, her dress looks perfect. The bms? Ok-so now I'm gushing. But really, check out Megan's blog because she has SO many great photos posted of this beautiful day.

No doubt this shot made the bride's heart melt!


Love the color combo!

These groom shots get to me every time!


Oh how I love a boy in a ball cap. All of the groomsmen had caps embroidered with their names and the wedding date. Currently thinking of stealing this idea....Oh! And check out the giant red balloons in the background. Loving that.

Perfection!

Thank you Megan for sharing these gorgeous photographs! Hope you all enjoy them as much as I have!

Rustic Inspiration From Snippet & Ink

I just love these boards and thought I'd put them together here as an illustration of the overall feel I would love to re-create."Rustic Abundance" - I love the forals, the pie and of course the barn! Sources at Snippet & Ink



"Feminine Rustic" Love the truck, pashminas and the envelope!


"Country Charm"- Fabric curtains, gingham envelopes and huge english roses. yum!
"Under the Trees"- ooo, I'm loving this color palette "Down Home Black Tie"
A perfect description. Love the calligraphy, hay bales and roses on the fence!!



Happy Monday everyone!

Sharing the Love of Photo

I saw this idea on Lindsey Undseth's blog and thought it was awesome. They are event cards that are passed out during the reception so that everyone knows where to go to see your photos. The photographer supplies them in the hopes that people will order photos of the event from her. She even designs them with the theme of your event in mind. This is something I would LOVE to do. And of course it's a great way to utilize those engagement photos.

The Scent of a Woman

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I was inspired by reading Miss Pom's post about what scent to wear on her wedding day. I have acquired quite the collection of frangrances and definitely have certain scents for certain occasions and seasons.

But I read somewhere that it's a fun idea to wear a scent you've never worn before on your big day. Because scents are so powerful in their ability to evoke memories of certain times and places, having a signature scent for your wedding will always bring back the memory of those moments. This NYT article describes your nose as an emotional time machine.

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For me, certain Bath & Body Works lotions bring back intense memories of middle school. 'Moonlight Path' will always remind me of our 8th grade trip to DC because I wore it all week long. Everytime I smell it somewhere, it takes me back!

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So many of the Escada scents remind me of college since the line of summery, fruity scents were always my favorite "going out" picks. Docle and Gabana's 'By' (once carried at Neiman's) reminds me of the cruise my whole family went on, because I bought it just for that occassion, and Gucci 'Envy Me' will forever be the reminder of when I first met DF. We met in early October, and I still think it's a great summer to fall scent.
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My best friend/MOH's mom wears the original Burberry, and I swear their whole house smells like it. While walking through ULTA in June, I decided to spritz some on. I had to call her as soon as I got in the car because it made me miss them so much! So to me, scents are very transcending.

For a great article on how to wear your fragarance on your wedding day, check out this UK brides blog post. I will definitely be going with her step by step instructions!

Stumped

Just as soon as our date is officially set I want to formally invite my girls to be my bridesmaids. BF/MOH was invited to be my MOH the moment after I told her I was engaged, but everyone else is probably starting to question! Four of my deareast friends (including MOH) are total no-matter-what-bridesmaids. Nothing would ever change my desire to have them stand next to me on my wedding day. But there are three other women who I go back and forth about. I may take a few more months to decide on those. They are not friends with my other BMs so they wont know if the 4 get gifts/invites first.
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I have to be honest--I have not seen a BM invite that has really blown me away. MOH lives in SF, 2 live in the LA area and the other is a med student in Ohio. So something I can mail would be ideal. I can figure out something special to write them, but I'd love to send them an invitation in an unexpected way or with a unique token of my appreciation and love. I've thought about baked goods, other sweets etc. But for the life of me I just can't think of a unique way to do this!

So I'm turning this over to anyone reading this. I realize you don't know my friends, but I'm hoping your ideas will spark something for me!