We do not want a “theme.” We don’t want people to walk into our reception and say “Oh, look, their theme is Spain” or “I wonder if they are going to have tacos?” but we still want to incorporate some *subtle* elements of southern Spain into our “wedding style.” So, in search of some Spanish inspiration, I went to Flickr …

In November EAD held a DIY contest, and E. encouraged me to enter my invitations, still in progress. Oh sure, I said, If I finish them soon! E., I totally did not finish them soon. Ladies- (And gentlemen? If you include DJ and one brother) I finished printing the maps on July 17, the night before we mailed them. Expert …

Anyone who knows me, knows I love black and white together. I love the damask pattern, black and white check tiles, gingham, b & w photos – you name it. So when it came to colors for our wedding (I have really been trying to say “our” not “mine” – it’s very hard) I figured I would be inspired by black …

Ed Note: I’m beyond thrilled to welcome another EAD Weddings bride blogger into the fold!  Natalie is absolutely adorable and I know you’re going to love getting to know her and reading and commenting along as she plans her November 2009 North Carolina mountain wedding!

Hi EAD readers!  I almost can’t believe I’m here blogging to you – I have been …

I love today’s real wedding from a photographer new to EAD, Jeffrey Neal of  JNP Studios!  Michelle and Dennis are so vibrant and photogenic and their yellow and pink color scheme really popped with the Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells as a backdrop.

Michelle is a radiant bride:

I’m over the moon for her bouquet (and all of the florals really!) …

Recently I went dress shopping with a friend of mine who is also getting married in 2010. The owner of the store just happened to be there, and she said to us, “You girls spend HOURS on the Internet looking for the perfect dress and come in with all sorts of pictures you’ve found. And what good does it do? …

I was the “bride to be” that had the favors in October 2008 for a June 27, 2009 wedding. The photographer, rental company, DJ and caterer were booked in August 2008. I had all the hotel rooms booked in September 2008 . I bought a wedding binder the day after we were engaged! I started my guest list – the day we …

Hello, dear readers!  Sorry for the long break.  I’m getting ready to start up a business here in SoCal (DIY brides, let me know if you need a hand with DIY wedding flowers…it’s the basis of my biz!) so it’s been a bit crazy ’round here!

Flowers were such a hugely important part of my day (see here, here, here, here, …

I know lots of you are planning fall weddings so here is some inspiration for you! Amy and Brent were married 11.1.08 and the uber-talented Library member Jessamyn Harris was kind enough to share their Halloween-inspired San Francisco wedding with us!

Amy and Brent did a wonderful job blending Halloween/Dia de los Muertos elements with pumpkins and fall-themed colors and textures …

Ed Note: Everyone give a big welcome to Meredith, who is going to be guest blogging this week about the planning leading up to her 8.8.09 wedding!  We’re thrilled to have her here this week and can’t wait for her to come back to EAD and recap her event!

It’s pretty amazing what happens after you get engaged. I floated on …