The Gown Seen 'Round the World
8.20.2009
After this bride found the perfect gown to pack, travel and wear - she and her now husband took it on trips everywhere to photograph for a coffee table book. I love this idea - so fun! And it's not too shabby of a dress either. :)
Bubbly
8.19.2009
Check out this cute little bucket of champagne I saw over at Always a Blogsmaid! I think it's a great idea for maybe an engagement gift? The morning after? Maybe if you're hosting a shower? Or possibly just for whenever I want to treat myself! :)
This "Bucket of Bubbles" includes 4 small bottles, flutes, and a cool little carry case that doubles as an ice bucket. Get them at Sherry-Lehmann for $29.95! Nice!
This "Bucket of Bubbles" includes 4 small bottles, flutes, and a cool little carry case that doubles as an ice bucket. Get them at Sherry-Lehmann for $29.95! Nice!
"Get Married"
8.18.2009
FYI - Tomorrow (8/19) morning at 7:30am ET, Deanna Pappas (love her!) and Colin Cowie's show "Get Married" on Lifetime will be featuring Solutions Bridal's fav gowns from Lazaro, Tara Keely, and Jim Hjelm.
I, personally, have Jim Hjelm's line in my top three favorite gown lines. YUM.
Oh...and here is a gorgeous Lazaro that is just the style I want....
I, personally, have Jim Hjelm's line in my top three favorite gown lines. YUM.
Oh...and here is a gorgeous Lazaro that is just the style I want....
Not this time
8.17.2009
Thanks, Nicole-Lynn for the "poke" to blog about this weekend and what did (or more like, what didn't!) happen!
No ring this weekened. I'm not sure how I feel about it but more just content than anything. I had basically worked myself up and convinced myself that it was going to happen this weekend. There were just too many weird signs that really made it made sense - but alas, it was just the world happening the way it does and it wasn't in the plans for this weekend.
Friday night we spent the night at his place just chilling and enjoying each other. Saturday, after breakfast and a couple errands he told me to pack a bag, put me in the car and drove me downtown. We had a picnic lunch at St Anthony falls and spent some time exploring the area - it's super cute and I had never spent more than a moment there so it was definitely enjoyable. Then we drove deeper downtown to the heart of Minneapolis and checked in to a hotel! This was really exciting to me because I've often told him how I love "staycations" - little getaways within your own city to explore and get to see new things. That's the great thing about the Twin Cities - you can live here for years and years and still find new places to see and things to do! So we checked in to our suite (!) and chilled out for a little while. We decided to go do some walking/shopping before dinner, so we headed to Nicollet Mall (a stretch of about 8 blocks with lots of different shops and malls in the skyways) - which was only a few blocks from the hotel. Then we had dinner reservations later (mmm...walleye!) and went back to our room. We exchanged gifts (I got a jewelry box!), popped a bottle of champagne that he had brought when room service showed up with champagne and breakfast buffet tickets (apparently, he had told the front desk that it was our anniversary, so they sent it up!) - so we drank some more champagne and then went around the corner to a cute restaurant for dessert - and then to one of my favorite bars for a beer before heading back. Sunday we had breakfast and then explored downtown a bit more at the Sculpture Gardens, the NE neighborhood and lunch downtown again.
It was SO much fun and I just loved it. I knew after dinner that there wasn't a proposal in the works and admitted it to DB. He felt bad and I told him it wasn't his fault, we talked a bit and he assured me that it wouldn't be much longer. I got over it pretty quickly and more just feel dumb that I had convinced myself it would happen!
My goal is to REALLY cut back on talking/thinking about it now because I know it really is immenent and I don't want to spend the next two months thinking it's going to happen every second. I want to enjoy it and experience it as it is supposed to happen.
Nonetheless, we had a great anniversary celebration and I am excited and more confident that my honey will be able to surprise me with a wonderful proposal when the time is right!
No ring this weekened. I'm not sure how I feel about it but more just content than anything. I had basically worked myself up and convinced myself that it was going to happen this weekend. There were just too many weird signs that really made it made sense - but alas, it was just the world happening the way it does and it wasn't in the plans for this weekend.
Friday night we spent the night at his place just chilling and enjoying each other. Saturday, after breakfast and a couple errands he told me to pack a bag, put me in the car and drove me downtown. We had a picnic lunch at St Anthony falls and spent some time exploring the area - it's super cute and I had never spent more than a moment there so it was definitely enjoyable. Then we drove deeper downtown to the heart of Minneapolis and checked in to a hotel! This was really exciting to me because I've often told him how I love "staycations" - little getaways within your own city to explore and get to see new things. That's the great thing about the Twin Cities - you can live here for years and years and still find new places to see and things to do! So we checked in to our suite (!) and chilled out for a little while. We decided to go do some walking/shopping before dinner, so we headed to Nicollet Mall (a stretch of about 8 blocks with lots of different shops and malls in the skyways) - which was only a few blocks from the hotel. Then we had dinner reservations later (mmm...walleye!) and went back to our room. We exchanged gifts (I got a jewelry box!), popped a bottle of champagne that he had brought when room service showed up with champagne and breakfast buffet tickets (apparently, he had told the front desk that it was our anniversary, so they sent it up!) - so we drank some more champagne and then went around the corner to a cute restaurant for dessert - and then to one of my favorite bars for a beer before heading back. Sunday we had breakfast and then explored downtown a bit more at the Sculpture Gardens, the NE neighborhood and lunch downtown again.
It was SO much fun and I just loved it. I knew after dinner that there wasn't a proposal in the works and admitted it to DB. He felt bad and I told him it wasn't his fault, we talked a bit and he assured me that it wouldn't be much longer. I got over it pretty quickly and more just feel dumb that I had convinced myself it would happen!
My goal is to REALLY cut back on talking/thinking about it now because I know it really is immenent and I don't want to spend the next two months thinking it's going to happen every second. I want to enjoy it and experience it as it is supposed to happen.
Nonetheless, we had a great anniversary celebration and I am excited and more confident that my honey will be able to surprise me with a wonderful proposal when the time is right!
8.14.2009
While I drive myself crazy thinking about DB's plans for tomorrow and how in the world I got the whole weekend off at my second PT job (I always work at least 2 shifts on a weekend!) to enjoy his special plans for us....I found you some cool GROOM blogs!! Check it and have a wonderful weekend!
http://groomsadvice.com/
http://www.iamgroomzilla.com/
http://templeofgroom.blogspot.com/
http://themanregistry.com/
http://groomsadvice.com/
http://www.iamgroomzilla.com/
http://templeofgroom.blogspot.com/
http://themanregistry.com/
8.06.2009
So next Tuesday is out one year anniversary. The first night that things really clicked with us on more than a friendship level was at this outdoor band concert we attended at Lake Harriet. That same concert is Monday night, which we’re going to. Then Tuesday DB supposedly has dinner plans and we’ll exchange gifts – NO idea what I’m getting him yet…yikes! And then that Saturday he told me to reserve for a special celebration.
We were supposed to go to Indianapolis this weekend for drum & bugle corps championships (we met in drum corps) which would’ve been awesome, but decided not to due to how expensive the trip would’ve been. So instead, he wants to do something special the Saturday after our anniversary to make up for it. Not sure what he’s thinking???
I just feel bad because I know he’s trying to hard to put every penny he can towards the ring, and here he is planning nice anniversary things. I hope whatever I end up gifting him makes up for it all and is just as special for him. I know the one thing he would say he wants is a new nice watch – but I’m waiting on that to give him after we get engaged as a sort of “engagement gift” – I know he’ll appreciate that since he worked so hard on the ring.
I’m trying to put all thoughts aside of a possible engagement during the anniversary activities…he’s alluded to the fact before that he won’t do it then and it’ll be it’s own special event. WE’LL SEE!
We were supposed to go to Indianapolis this weekend for drum & bugle corps championships (we met in drum corps) which would’ve been awesome, but decided not to due to how expensive the trip would’ve been. So instead, he wants to do something special the Saturday after our anniversary to make up for it. Not sure what he’s thinking???
I just feel bad because I know he’s trying to hard to put every penny he can towards the ring, and here he is planning nice anniversary things. I hope whatever I end up gifting him makes up for it all and is just as special for him. I know the one thing he would say he wants is a new nice watch – but I’m waiting on that to give him after we get engaged as a sort of “engagement gift” – I know he’ll appreciate that since he worked so hard on the ring.
I’m trying to put all thoughts aside of a possible engagement during the anniversary activities…he’s alluded to the fact before that he won’t do it then and it’ll be it’s own special event. WE’LL SEE!
trends as seen in real weddings
7.28.2009
The following are some pics I've seen lately from friends' weddings that feature current trends I've seen in the wedding world. Take a peek and enjoy!
Ashley and Jeff gave all the groomsmen white jackets - classy look!
Rachel looks great in her hair to the side and floral piece. Also - check out that dress!!
Lauren & Marty go with yellow and tiffany blue for their scheme. Love the yellow flowers! Nice statement!
Jamie & James had a nice, country, subdued color scheme. I love the bridesmaid dresses - cocktail length and a pretty light sage/champagne hue.
Heidi and Matt are definitely a city couple. I love the shots against the cityscape!
Heidi's bridesmaids and bouquets - super cute!!
Matt's groomsmen in their chucks.
Gina's gorgeous halo ring!
Erin's pretty pale yellow BMs!
Love Ariann's dress with the cute sash!
Ashley and Jeff gave all the groomsmen white jackets - classy look!
Check out the beautiful BM dresses. And birds of paradise bouquets! Nice!
Rachel looks great in her hair to the side and floral piece. Also - check out that dress!!
Lauren & Marty go with yellow and tiffany blue for their scheme. Love the yellow flowers! Nice statement!
Jamie & James had a nice, country, subdued color scheme. I love the bridesmaid dresses - cocktail length and a pretty light sage/champagne hue.
Heidi and Matt are definitely a city couple. I love the shots against the cityscape!
Heidi's bridesmaids and bouquets - super cute!!
Matt's groomsmen in their chucks.
Gina's gorgeous halo ring!
Erin's pretty pale yellow BMs!
Love Ariann's dress with the cute sash!
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