Posts from March 2008

Kat’s Inspiration Board

Kat’s Inspiration Board

Kat sent over an inspiration board for her September wedding.

Image Credits: Richmond Cathedral, Envelopments, WeddingBee, Martha Stewart,
Priscilla of Boston, Nordstrom, The Bride and Bloom, Red Orange Weddings.

I love the flowers, and the blue and white china, and the candles! Her dress is also oh so lovely! I can’t wait to see pictures from the real thing.

A.

You Heart Your Google Reader

You Heart Your Google Reader

Posted 03/28/2008 by Ami in blogging \ 4 comments

It seems you all enjoyed my  and truly ARE blog stalkers like Anne and I are.  So, today’s question for our readers is: Tell us YOUR favorite wedding blog(s) that we all might not be reading but should!

Joanna

Joanna

Posted 03/27/2008 by Rebekah Anne in what to wear \ 0 comments

There’s a J Crew Joanna Gown (size eight) for sale on Ebay. At a mere $199.00 it would be the perfect dress for a casual wedding.

Real Weddings: Jeff + Judy 9.2.06, Part II

Real Weddings: Jeff + Judy 9.2.06, Part II

Posted 03/27/2008 by Ami in real weddings, rustic weddings \ 6 comments

Back with part 2 of Jeff and Judy’s gorgeous Idaho event.  What’s so interesting about some of these images that Heather shot them with a Holga camera.  I had no idea what this was prior to reading Heather’s post, but I love the coloring that the light leaks create (and the camera is only $24!).

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Pale Yellow, Slate Gray, and Ivory

Caroline is planning a Labor Day wedding using pale yellow, slate gray and ivory. This is such a beautiful combination, and so easy to work with.

Credits: G-Blossom, Moline, Ritzy Bee Blog, Stewf, Mew Paper Arts,
When and Where Invites, Bamboo Village Press, Thread Design, MimBrava, Kylie Lambert

A little bit more of yellow love….

I am really loving this slideshow from …

Guest List Issues

Guest List Issues

Posted 03/27/2008 by Ami in the planning process \ 8 comments

Today we’re dealing with guest list dilemmas again.  We have a reader who, along with her future husband, is paying for her wedding.  Her future in-laws, however, have sent along a much bigger guest list than can be accomodated.  Is it acceptable to tell her FMIL that she must pare down the list and simply send wedding announcements to those …

Real Weddings: Jeff + Judy 9.2.06, Part I

Real Weddings: Jeff + Judy 9.2.06, Part I

Posted 03/27/2008 by Ami in real weddings, rustic weddings \ 3 comments

One of the first photography blogs that A. and I started reading was Heather Gilson’s One Love Photo blog.  So when Heather sent us over some of her favorite real weddings to feature, I was incredibly excited to see my favorite one from her blog, the Idaho river wedding of Jeff and Judy!

Isn’t their “flower girl” adorable?

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Olive Green and Black Fall Wedding

Posted 03/26/2008 by Ami in color palette, inspiration boards \ 4 comments

Reader Maureen writes in to ask:

I am getting married November 1st and would like to incorporate black, olive green, and ivory into my wedding but am nervous that the colors aren’t appropriate for November. Any inspiration you can provide for a fall green wedding is much appreciated.

I love this color combination for fall – it’s so unexpected!  I tried to …

A Preppy Pink and Green Wedding

A Preppy Pink and Green Wedding

Posted 03/26/2008 by Rebekah Anne in color palette \ 3 comments

For The Preppy Fashionista’s August wedding, we created pink and green (with a touch of gold) board full of preppy inspiration.

Clockwise from top left: Hinesdale Wedding Resources (via It’s a Jaime Thing!), The Knot, My Recipes, Getty Images via Snippet & Ink, Rebecca Thuss, Paper Source, Thread

(Another of my favorite combinations is watermelon and spring green. You can find a …

Assigned Seating

Assigned Seating

Posted 03/26/2008 by Ami in the planning process \ 18 comments

Reader question of the day…  Please share your opinions on assigned seating at the reception, both from the bride’s and the guests’ point of view.  Yay or nay?