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Contests Feature Launched: Oct 5, 2006 About: Weddingbee contests and giveaways.
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Scarlett Alley Porcelain Orb Giveaway

July 31st, 2007 @ 10:23 pm by Contests

Congrats to Melissa!  You’re the winner in yesterday’s Life on Record Giveaway

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Today we’re giving away a beautiful, palm-sized copper and porcelain orb hand-painted with the words “to have” and “to hold”, from Scarlett Alley.  Mrs. Bell Pepper used these as her something blue in her wedding just last month. To win, comment below telling us your “something blue”. :) Contest ends 8:00 pm EST tomorrow.  Good luck!

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Mrs. Spider, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor Research Engagement Date: December 30, 2005 Wedding Date: October 2006 Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NY About Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.
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Preston Bailey Is A Genius

July 31st, 2007 @ 6:58 pm by Mrs. Spider

If my eyes tear up when I’m looking at something fantabulous, does it mean they are really drooling?

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On a scaled down version, a few strands dangling from an arch/canopy/chuppah would be so pretty.  I’ll bet a DIY faux flower project could replicate this look.

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Miss Peppermint, LA/Palm Springs Age and Occupation: 23, Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Web Producer Engagement Date: October 21, 2006 Wedding Date: December 2007 Blogging Since: July 2, 2007 Venue: historic estate overlooking the heart of Palm Springs About Me: I am a Southern California native who enjoys cooking, writing, travel and all things in the arts. Mr. Peppermint and I met in college and he proposed on our four year anniversary in one of our most special places, Joshua Tree National Park. We're having a destination wedding in Palms Springs that will incorporate tradition as well as reflect our personalities!
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The Invitations Loom Ahead…

July 31st, 2007 @ 6:31 pm by Mrs. Peppermint

In my efforts to stay on track with the wedding planning, our next big task is to settle on invitations. I’ve been neglecting this choice for awhile now. Frankly, it’s not as fun to daydream about a piece of paper as it is a white dress. Nonetheless, in my search for an invite, I have encountered many drool-worthy options.

The real debate lies in whether we want to design our own or order invitations from a company. Originally, Mr. Peppermint and I were very gung-ho about making our own. However, as months have flown by and projects have multiplied, the DIY route is seeming less exciting. That being said, we’re also lacking in the inspiration department. We spent so much time coming up the with Save-the-Date, that I’m afraid that the invitations won’t get finished in time. But they would be more personal (and cost effective…hopefully) if we did them. Hmmm. What to do??

My latest pastime has been to spend copious amounts of time searching online for alternatives to DIY invitations. Here are some of my favorite contenders…

This gorgeous wood invite (”Burst”) is from Oslo Press:

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Mrs. Blueberry, Kansas City Age and Occupation in 06: 21, Full-time Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Full-time Student Engagement Date: September 10, 2005 Wedding Date: May 25, 2007 Venue: Wynbrick Center - a historic mansion in my hometown. About Me: We're having an intimate, 125-ish person wedding with a full-blown dessert reception. When I'm not obsessing over wedding stuff or studying for my BA in English, I'm usually playing with our two kitty cats, blogging, doing crafty things, or hanging out with Mr. Blueberry!
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I now invite you to view pictures of what can only be described as the fastest Dressing of the Bride ever.

You can just *see* the hurrying in these still images…
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Mrs. Lemon, Los Angeles/Monterey Age and Occupation in 06: 26, Graduate Student (Public Policy) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Environmental Consultant Engagement Date: April 7, 2006 Wedding Date: July 7, 2007 Venue: Rosary Chapel & Monterey Marriott, Monterey, CA About Me: My FI and I met online, but we like to tell people that we met at a "cookie shop" which is the technical location of our first encounter. He proposed exactly 1 year, 1 month and 6 days after our first date (it's the only part of his proposal speech that I remember), and we're planning long-distance from Los Angeles for a July wedding in my hometown of Monterey, CA. I have a passion for all things "cool, cute and quirky" and I enjoy video games, reading blogs (WeddingBee, trashy celeb, consumer & political) and crafting in my spare time, if I have any!
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Same vs. Different

July 31st, 2007 @ 5:40 pm by Mrs. Lemon

Mr. Lemon and I took different approaches to the bridal party gifts. I went and got all of my girls the exact same thing. He, on the other hand, went in search of something different for his guys.

For the girls:
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Open Question About: Do you have a question for the Weddingbee community? Please email us at ask@weddingbee.com with your question!
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Open Question: Uninterested Groom

July 31st, 2007 @ 5:25 pm by Open Question

I am having the HARDEST time. My fiance is not a wedding person. He is also very non-traditional. If he had his way, we’d elope or have a very intimate, family only, non-traditional wedding. I, on the other hand, am very traditional, really want a full-on wedding (not huge, mind you, but I want all my close friends and family to be able to attend.). My fiance believes that the significance and all that’s sacred about weddings has been lost because it has turned into an “industry” and weddings are now not at all meaningful.

So, my impression was that if he didn’t care about weddings, then he wouldn’t care about the decisions I made about it. Was I wrong. He now believes he is an “accessory” to MY wedding, not OUR wedding. And please believe me, I’m not disregarding his feelings nor am I having an extravagant, expensive, bridal-magazine worthy wedding! So now, whenever I ask for his opinion about things, he likens it to when he asks me for my opinion about what kind of motorcycle parts he should buy. In other words, he doesn’t care and thinks I don’t care about him or his opinions either. Totally indifferent.

We are now less than two months to the wedding date and he has yet to put together his guest list or pick his groomsmen. He did, however, take care of photography. Other than that… I don’t know what to do. He wants untraditional, intimate, small and meaningful… I want traditional, friends and family, meaningful. I don’t know what to do or how to reach a compromise!

HELP!?

Shara

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Mrs. Licorice, Atlanta Age and Occupation: 25, Full-time Interior Design Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Pilot Engagement Date: February 6, 2006 Wedding Date: September 1, 2007 Blogging Since: July 18, 2007 Venue: John Oliver Michael, a historic farm house and barn replica About Me: I love artistic pursuits of all sorts! I'm creative and organized, but my downfall is obsessing over details. I enjoy running outdoors, trying new restaurants, and staring at décor and wedding magazines for hours on end. I hope to one day design a hotel in a foreign country, preferably France, Greece, Japan, or Australia. I am elated to marry Mr. Licorice and experience life’s adventures with him!
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The Glass Slipper

July 31st, 2007 @ 4:58 pm by Mrs. Licorice

My long, arduous search for the perfect wedding shoe has come to an end. After checking out several boutiques in Florida while visiting a bridesmaid, I was ready to call it quits. As I drove back home through Atlanta, I decided to stop by Lenox Square Mall to give it one more try. Luckily, the Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade stores are right across the hall from one another. I received excellent customer service from both stores! I love these Stuart Weitzmans, but unfortunately, they are too high. I know I can’t manage a 4″ heel for several hours!

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Beehive Feature Launched: Aug 31, 2006 About: A forum for readers to post questions and get feedback from the hive, aka the weddingbee community.
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Beehive

July 31st, 2007 @ 4:40 pm by Beehive

In today’s hive:

  1. aoedorothee would like to know: for those who have purchased haute bride jewelry, where did you purchase from, and what was the price range?
  2. Stephanielee’s reception site charges a surcharge to serve cake, so she’s thinking about asking someone to do it; is there an etiquette issue regarding who it would be appropriate to ask?
  3. Michelle isn’t sure which of her guests should get OOT bags: her guests from out of state only?  Or also those who are driving an hour to stay overnight?
  4. AmandaB would like to treat her BMs to lunch after their mani/pedi’s (which they’ll pay for themselves).  Any advice on how to word the invitations?
  5. Has anyone heard of brides leasing jewelry from jewelry stores for the wedding day?  Stephanie J is considering it, but she’d like to know more about the process and what to expect to pay.
  6. Miss Bluebear is looking for nice places in Long Island, other than Westbury Gardens, to take engagement pictures in the fall.
  7. ilovehamm has two nephews (age 7 & 9) as jr. groomsmen, not ring bearers, but they don’t have any particular task assigned to them.  She was thinking about having them escort their sisters (the flower girls) but is reconsidering.  Any suggestions for roles they might play?
  8. christina is having a Catholic Mass ceremony.  Is it a must to put the readings/flow of the Mass into the program?  Or can she just list attendants/credits?

To add your question to Beehive, please leave a comment below.  Since many questions have already been answered previously (particularly regarding etiquette and gift ideas), please use the Google search box at the top of the page to see if you can’t find an answer there first. Also, you can check past Beehives here.  Thanks!

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Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
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Nothing To Wear!

July 31st, 2007 @ 4:20 pm by Mrs. Eggplant

Do you think if I took naked engagement pictures, it would start a wedding trend?

Our engagement session is this Friday and I have Nothing. To. Wear. smiley203 It doesn’t help that I’m immensely picky about my wardrobe already, let alone an outfit that will be forever cemented in JPEGs and passed down to my future grandkids.

“Mom, what are those funny looking shoes that grandma is wearing in her engagement pictures with grandpa?”

“They’re called UGGs, honey, and they used to be in style back then.”

“Oh. Ew. And what are those funny looking shoes that grandpa is wearing?”

“They’re called crocs, dear. And they also used to be popular back in the early 2000’s.”

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(Yes, Mr. Eggplant really does wear those shoes EVERYWHERE.)

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Mrs. Butterscotch, Seattle Age and Occupation: 29, Advertising Sales Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, City Worker Engagement Date: September 24, 2006 Wedding Date: August 11, 2007 Blogging Since: June 19, 2007 Venue: church ceremony and private club reception About Me: I am marrying my high school sweetheart 11 years after high school ended! I am a self professed shoe fanatic with a closet full of shoes and only two feet. Planning a wedding has been my fun project since he surprised me with a proposal in Paris. We are spending our last few months preparing for our big day by wrapping up all the small things, buying a house and best of all preparing to live together for the first time.
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What a weekend! It was time for my dream Barbie bachelorette party! The girls and I had a great time! Here in Seattle we have a huge Torchlight parade to get the city ready for Seafair. The girls picked me up at 6:30 and off we went. We ended up at the restaurant called Toi (where else would Barbies eat? :)) the best part was the restaurant was right on the parade route so we were able to have some extra entertainment. The staff at the restaurant was great, especially our waitress Jane! At around 10pm,  the restaurant begins to change over into a night club, and that was when the real mayhem began! Here are a few PG-13 pictures from the night!

P.S. I’m wearing a wig! Let the fun begin!