Miss Peppermint, LA/Palm SpringsAge and Occupation: 23, ActressFiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Web ProducerEngagement Date: October 21, 2006Wedding Date: December 2007Blogging Since: July 2, 2007Venue: historic estate overlooking the heart of Palm SpringsAbout 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!
I’m compiling family wedding photos to be displayed at our reception. I’m hoping to arrange them in a frame (or frames?) as a visual family tree. After sending out an email to my family members, my Aunt sent me this one of my great-grandparents (my Dad’s Mother’s Parents), Viella & Otho. It’s so nice to have it preserved–and amusing to see how styles change! I’ll post some more of the photos as they come…
As an aside, my Grandmother (Dad’s Mom) & Aunt (Dad’s sister) both wore Viella’s dress.
Our next contestant in the DIY project contest is Tricia, with seven different entries! Check out all of her submissions below and then vote for your favorite.
Mrs. Lemon, Los Angeles/MontereyAge and Occupation in 2006: 26, Graduate Student (Public Policy)Fiance's Age and Occupation in 2006: 29, Environmental ConsultantEngagement Date: April 7, 2006Wedding Date: July 7, 2007Venue: Rosary Chapel & Monterey Marriott, Monterey, CAAbout 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!
Trashthedress.com held an insanely fun “OC Trash Bash” yesterday (which many girls knew about from my WB posting…hooray!) in Laguna Beach. 10 brides showed up (with 9 grooms) in their full bridal fare… and then there was me. You see, I wanted to go so badly that I got myself a replacement dress to play with in the water, since my dress couldn’t come out and play. The OC Register captured the “behind the scenes” action of the shoot and wrote up an article for the paper today… and we’ll be getting proofs and CDs of our images back from photographers over the next few weeks. Heck, some of my photos are already posted to one of the photographer’s blogs!
Mrs. Apple, DallasAge and Occupation in '07: 28, EntrepreneurFiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Police OfficerEngagement Date: Easter Day 2006Wedding Date: May 27, 2007Blogging Since: September 28, 2006Venue: Marie Gabrielle Restaurant & GardensAbout Me: I'm in the midst of trying to plan a "perfectly beautiful" wedding and decorating my new home. It's been exhausting but totally worth every minute of it. Ironically, I was never the type of person to want to get married but now that I'm engaged, I get giddy over anything that is wedding related! I'll try my best to give you all unique and practical ideas.
The two most challenging parts of wedding planning for me were: finding jewelry and finding a makeup artist. Sure, I could have just visited a makeup artist at any makeup counter, or Macy’s or Nordstroms to find the latest in fashion jewelry. Well, call me picky but I was extremely particular in wanting my earrings and necklace to match all three of my dresses. But, six months into my wedding planning I found the right jewelry. Cool.
Two months left to my wedding day and I had no makeup artist booked. I had two makeup trials that went eh, so so. One of the reasons why I hate wearing foundation is that I always get ”itchy face” once it’s on for 15 minutes. My pores need to breathe! And after both makeup trials at Laura Mercier and Chanel, my face started itching. I specifically told them not to add too much foundation, but they just kept caking it on like butter. I was happy with the rest of the makeup application (eyes, lips, and cheeks). But once I stepped out of the mall and saw my face in natural light - my face was orange! Ack!
Mrs. Radish, Chicago/SyracuseAge and Occupation: 27, Executive Assistant/Journalism Student/MusicianFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Anthropologist/MusicianEngagement Date: December 20, 2005Wedding Date: August 18, 2007Blogging Since: June 26, 2007Venue: The Wellington House in Fayetteville, NYAbout Me: Mr. Radish and I are both from upstate New York, so we are planning a wedding in Syracuse from about 700 miles away. When I’m not obsessing about our wedding I play the cello in my band (which Mr. Radish is in too), read as much as I can, sleep even more, travel whenever possible, and try to find time to have fun with my friends. I’m also working on finishing up my journalism degree with a concentration in environmental reporting and I’m the VP of my campus Amnesty International chapter… so I’m a pretty busy bee.
I was perusing the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings and imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this… a full-page feature with letter-pressed note cards from my very own invitation designers Pearl & Marmalade. AND they have bees on them! How cute and WeddingBee appropriate is that??
Mrs. Corn, Newport, RIAge and Occupation in '07: 31, HR for public accounting firmFiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Consultant for public accounting firmEngagement Date: October 7, 2006Wedding Date: September, 2007Blogging Since: June 1, 2007Venue: North Lawn of Fort Adams State ParkAbout Me: I am a lazy scrapbooker who loves the instant gratification of making cards and I am very easily distracted by all things shiny. In honor of my childhood nights spent hibachi BBQing on the beach with my family, we are hosting a traditional New England Clambake for our reception.
I have been on the lookout for a silver chain necklace with a pearl drop on it for the girls to wear at the wedding. I have diligently gone to every single jewelry link I have ever seen on Weddingbee, and unfortunately, I couldn’t find anything that was in my price range…i.e. slim-to-none.
It isn’t that I don’t want to splurge on my maids…it’s just that we already purchased cashmere sweaters for them as their gifts, and they were a bit hefty in price; I have also purchased each of them a more personal gift that I will give to them at the bridesmaids’ brunch on the morning of the wedding.
Thankfully, here in Boston we have a store called So Good Jewelry. The website doesn’t seem to be functioning, so instead here’s a picture of the really great necklace I found…
Mrs. Lollipop, PittsburghAge and Occupation: 26, Computational LinguistFiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project ManagerEngagement Date: August 2, 2006Wedding Date: September 2, 2007Blogging Since: July 17, 2007Venue: The PPG Aquarium at the Pittsburgh ZooAbout Me: I'm a Pittsburgh transplant who grew up in the deep south. I have a weakness for exotic alphabets, DIY projects, mobster movies and international travel. My fiance and I are both non-native Japanese speakers and we have a bullfrog named Skinny.
Mrs. Kiwi, Los AngelesAge and Occupation in 06: 27, BookkeeperFiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LAEngagement Date: March 31, 2006Wedding Date: November 3, 2007Venue: Radisson HotelAbout Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
Yesterday there was an airing of Glamour’s Wedding Dos and Don’ts on the Style network. Since Mr. Kiwi quickly commandeered the remote, I only saw a snippet of it, but I had already gathered some intelligence about what Glamour thinks is right and wrong.
Apparently, wearing a tiara is wrong, only to be considered for pageant winners and actual princesses. And you know, Star Jones. Although the models wore these hideous elaborate creations (much like the little princess pageant at your local county fair), I hardly think they should make such a sweeping generalization like that. Okay, okay, maybe it’s because I have one. Technically, it isn’t a “tiara” per se, and it’s not a crown, either. It could be a headband, too, you know. I’m rationalizing, I know.
Anyway, Glamour also mentioned not having an elaborate veil if your dress isn’t plain. A few people mentioned the dress being the main event, or in the case of an heirloom veil, the veil being the main event. Not that I’m planning on getting a lace-festooned veil to pair with my beading-encrusted, embroidered dress, but I figure, wear what you want to wear. Of course, I am borrowing an embroidered veil, so… grain of salt, ladies.
Mrs. Plum, DallasAge and Occupation in 06: 22, Accountant by day/Floral and Event Designer by night and weekendsFiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Security AdminEngagement Date: December 31, 2004Wedding Date: June 29, 2007Venue: Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and GardensAbout Me: I have been engaged for about two years now - yes, a long engagement, because my fiance and I wanted to wait until I graduated college, which I did this past summer! He proposed after dating just two months - crazy, I know, but 2 years later, here we are, still crazy in love :-). We are having not one, but TWO weddings and TWO receptions in one weekend - American-style and Vietnamese-style - in Dallas, Texas, where I was born and raised!
Mrs. Bell Pepper, PhiladelphiaAge and Occupation: 28, Resident PhysicianFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Resident PhysicianEngagement Date: May 30, 2006Wedding Date: June 2007Venue: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsAbout Me: I love whimsical details and design, everything that *sparkles*, sipping on hazelnut lattes, pugs, shopping for antiques and second-hand goods, scenic photography, delicate flowers, and checking out new restaurants in the city with my fianc??. We are planning our wedding at a unique city venue for about 75 close family members and friends. I have a lot of DIY ideas and I like to blog about ways to save money on your wedding.
My maid of honor was the first to get her hair done by Cali, my hair/makeup stylist. I remember her saying to me after getting her hair done, “Can I pleease take Cali with me back to Chicago?” Haha, all the girls loved Cali! She did hair and makeup for me, my mom, and the entire bridal party, and somehow without assistance she did everything just in time for our ceremony. She did everything my girls requested, including changing hairstyles at the very last minute to concealing tan lines. She has an amazing sense of style - I love her modern take on wedding updos. It seems like every style she does is so unique and different. I featured below some photos from our wedding and many photos of Philly brides who highly recommend her.
Miss Onion, NYC/Burlington, VTAge and Occupation: 27, PR & Marketing and Jazz SingerFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Data AnalystEngagement Date: April 2, 2006Wedding Date: September 2007Blogging Since: July 11, 2007Venue: Restaurant in BurlingtonAbout Me: I didn't think I'd be "that girl," but I am having so much fun planning our wedding (mostly by myself). I'm a PR and Marketing Director for a major jazz festival and camp by day, and by night, a romantic jazz singer and bride-to-be! I hope all my research can help other brides in their planning.
I purchased 100 extra blank sheets of our invitation card stock from Creative Montage for my DIY printing projects, and started with our wedding menus.
I have never used Microsoft Publisher before, but my fiance and I worked together (which usually on a computer is a challenge, as we think differently in our order of operations) and I think they came out really well.
Mrs. Violet, New YorkAge and Occupation: 27, Executive AssistantFiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Computer EngineerEngagement Date: May 13, 2006Wedding Date: September 2007Venue: Westbury ManorAbout Me: We've been dating since college. In our spare time we enjoy the city life, playing with our dog "Sam", eating our hearts out, and traveling. I also love to DIY. Check out my crafty creations at http://www.waisze.etsy.com.
One of my best friends, also my BM, came over yesterday to do a first trial. It was very exciting as I’ve never been made over before, nor am I a big make-up kind of girl. On most days, I leave the house with nothing on… and on less lazier days, I add a bit of eye shadow and powder. My BM did the whole works on me and it took a little less than 20 minutes.
Mrs. Licorice, AtlantaAge and Occupation: 25, Full-time Interior Design StudentFiance's Age and Occupation: 25, PilotEngagement Date: February 6, 2006Wedding Date: September 1, 2007Blogging Since: July 18, 2007Venue: John Oliver Michael, a historic farm house and barn replicaAbout 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!
As a scrapbooker, I was excited to papercraft my own wedding stationery. I’m the traditional sort who loves patterned papers and glue. When looking for inspiration images to begin my own little Save the Date project, I had a change of heart. I began to love the look of computer generated designs. Hmmm….Perhaps it’s time to get….digital?
Mrs. Gummi Bear, San FranciscoAge and Occupation: 25, Japanese Importer/IllustratorFiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Game Developer/ProgrammerEngagement Date: April 15, 2006Wedding Date: October 13, 2007Blogging Since: June 19, 2007Venue: Organic farm an hour from San FranciscoAbout Me: I live for anthropologie, design blogs, sweets, japanese zakka, and vintage goods. We just bought our first home together and live with our two puppies and cat - it's a strange mixture of vintage, high-tech (we have 7 computers and 21 video game systems in all), and a whole lot of fur. Our wedding tries to embody the Japanese idea of "slow life", which is truly taking the time to enjoy food, company, and your environment!
Mr. GB and I aren’t spending a lot of time thinking about the huge aspects of the wedding. We’re not fussing over flowers (I trust my floral designer 120%) and not making a big deal over linens or plates. It’s all about the details for us. While I was completely happy with the idea of standard white this and standard that, I didn’t want anything on the table that wasn’t either completely blend-in-plain or part of my.. er.. vision. It occured to me I didn’t want standard ugly salt and pepper shakers, and toyed with the idea of vintage ones, or most likely, none at all.
Then luckily, I found a picture of these little sake cups in a magazine, and since research and digging around for information is part of my job, I hunted down the location and found that the manufacturer/distributors of these cups was here in San Francisco at a place called Tampopo. A puppy dog face and a little tugging and we drove across the bay to pick up a bunch of these little cups as salt and pepper bowls. We figured two sets per table would be enough since we don’t expect people really to be seasoning their food.
But I hate salt and pepper bowls that you use your fingers in. It’s just icky to me - who knows where the finger has been! There are foul things on fingers and I don’t want them in my communal salt bowl. On went the quest for spoons.
Mrs. Tomato, Napa ValleyAge and Occupation: 25, Technology Project ManagerFiance's Age and Occupation: 27, EngineerEngagement Date: October 22, 2006Wedding Date: July 1, 2007Blogging Since: May 1, 2006Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I love all things beautiful. From handmade stationery, feminine fashion and delicate flowers to the little moments in your life treasured with your loved one. I am also notorious among my friends to be a deal hunter! My best deal was perhaps my Monique Lhuillier dress for $1100 (orig. $5000). I also tend to use a lot of exclamation marks! =)
All-Inclusion Invitation Suites
Although the models wore these hideous elaborate creations (much like the little princess pageant at your local county fair), I hardly think they should make such a sweeping generalization like that. Okay, okay, maybe it’s because I have one. Technically, it isn’t a “tiara” per se, and it’s not a crown, either. It could be a headband, too, you know. I’m rationalizing, I know.
Postcards by Ceci New York
