Posts from — September 2008

Hi everyone! We updated the Library with 82 new links this week! All of you new additions: we would love it if you would blog about your inclusion in the Library and direct your clients over to our new reviews page so that they can give you mad props for all of your fantastic work!

Thanks to every one of you that has contributed either by submitting a link or publishing a review. Remember, inclusion into the Library is absolutely free, and the only criteria is that you recommend them (submitting yourself is absolutely OK too!) - you can send us your links to add using the Contact page. Recent brides and grooms, please submit reviews about your vendors - all of your submissions are what will make the Library a great resource!

Links added this week:

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Tapestry Flowers (CA)
Whimsy Floral (UT)
DK Designs (HI)
Sillapere Eco Events (CA)
A to Zinnias (GA)
Huckleberry Karen Designs (CA)
Fleur de Lis (OR)
Narber’s Floral (PA)

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Hello readers!

We’re excited to announce a giveaway today on the blog!  The Wedding Salon has donated two tickets to their next event in Miami, Florida.  They have a lot of fantastic vendors lined up and they’ve promised an absolutely fabulous experience!  The event will be held on November 9th at The Biltmore.  Leave a comment on this post (if you’d like, leave your wedding date and budget) by midnight October 10th to win!  One winner will be chosen randomly from the comments.

Enjoy!

E & A.

Written by LeeAnn’s wedding coordinator, Paola Spagnoletti, owner of Just Chic Events:

There is nothing I love more than seeing a bride’s vision come together on her wedding day!! LeeAnn came to me 7 months prior to her 8/2 wedding date, and we hit it off immediately…..she had this gorgeous vision in her mind of an ivory, peach and pale green wedding, and wanted to infuse some of the Old World glamour that her venue, the Ayres Hotel exuded upon entrance.

Photo Credit: Jason Q. Tran Photography

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Today we have an absolutely beautiful rustic North Carolina wedding for you, photographed by Kellie Kano!  Hannah and Paul’s wedding was a very simple but well-thought-out event, more proof that bigger is not always better when it comes to budget and that personal touches really mean the most when it comes to your big day.

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Nine months ago I had never heard of Etsy. However, I soon discovered Etsy was an online wonderland of all things custom made and unique. You can easily fall in love with a million items wedding and non-wedding related.

When I ran across Etsy vendor Myra Callan of “Twigs and Honey” there was a 2-3 week wait. Now with her ever growing popularity you’ll need to wait until late this year or even early 2009 to get a hold of her hand-made custom pieces!

My lovely hair piece.

(Image courtesy of Jonilyn Photography)

(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)

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Kelly at Santa Barbara Wedding Chic emailed to let us know about her guest blogging series on photography.  From Elizabeth Messina to Katie Moos, you’ll find a lot of inspiration and photography tips.  I especially love the tips from Tim Halberg and Katie Moos regarding photo editing and having enough time for great pictures.

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I am a Gemini. I can never make up my mind and it drives my husband nuts. Even when it comes to ordering a meal at a restaurant, I narrow down my choices to three dishes and order what sounds good at the moment the server arrives. And the cherry on top: I never like what I do order and end up eating off his plate.

When it came time to plan my wedding I felt that same pressure but I felt like my whole life depended on my decision on that one particular item! I second guessed the entire planning process which led me to three wedding gowns, three pairs of shoes, and three photographers. Thus the number three became my lucky number!

I bought my first wedding gown upon impulse (I’m the worst impulse shopper). It was an R-Mine Bridal Couture custom gown designed for a runway bridal show. It sat in my closet and I realized I never “loved” it when it came time to get alterations.

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We feature a lot of real weddings here on EAD, and we focus a lot on the details of what makes them special.  But it’s also important to focus on the marriage.  Emily and Eli’s intimate Sedona wedding does just that, and we are so thankful to Andrew from Sedona Bride for sharing this wedding with us!

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My name is LeeAnn and I’m a newlywed. I feel as if I’m a part of an anonymous online addiction meeting. I know this should not be taken lightly. But, I am addicted to all things wedding related. There, I said it!

Geoff and I were married August 2, 2008 at the Ayres Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. It has been more than two months and I can’t stop reading wedding blogs!

(Image courtesy of Jason Q Tran Photography)

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When LeeAnn submitted her recent wedding for a feature, we were blown away and immediately knew that we wanted her to guest blog about the experience of planning her event!

Photo Credit: Jason Q. Tran Photography

So please give LeeAnn a warm welcome and we can’t wait for the gorgeousness that this week will bring!

E.