Wedding Blog

 
So I have a confession. I knew a winter wedding in my hometown was going to be expensive. But yesterday I became very aware of just how expensive it would be to have our wedding in February in Vail, Colorado.

We had been engaged for about a year and a half, and I had had all this time to pick the perfect date. So what did I pick? The…

Well, we pooled our collective pocket change, emptied our emergency fund and bought a new printer. In the end, Mr. Shortcake wouldn’t let me drop his old printer out of the window, or even give it a few gentle taps with a baseball bat a la Office Space, claiming that he wanted to keep it for sentimental reasons. What those reasons are, I’m not so…

Congratulations to the winner vic004!

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Today we’re giving away a $50 gift certificate to Monde Design, who creates all kinds of personalized and customized accessories for your wedding day.  These garters or dress labels are perfect for your “something blue”!

To enter, please let us know what kinds of personalized wedding gifts or accessories you’re looking for by 8pm PST tonight. Good luck! :)

Be sure to check out their portfolio for more images…

There were certain projects I had to leave until the very end. Right now, Mr. Cream Puff and FSIL Puff are taking all the stuff for the reception to our caterer, and Puff Daddy is taking all the ceremony stuff to the day of coordinators. Momma Puff and I are about to go distribute OOT bags and go to the craft store to get the…

(Groom’s bout I made to go with this bouquet, Image by Brother GT)

Though it pains me that I can’t arrange all the fresh flowers I’d like for our wedding, I fully appreciate the benefit of having the floral items done ahead of time. I’m not a big lover of silk flowers so I picked mostly textured/miscellaneous elements over imitation floral. The following is a guide…

I was born and raised in Montana. Although this little country bumpkin’s heart was meant for the big city, I can’t get Montana out of my blood. It is an innate part of me, and no matter where I live or travel, Montana will always be my home! (I totally envy Miss Cherry Pie, and think she is doing a fabulous job in capturing the…

Our venue has THE most gorgeous doors. They are gigantic, modern and covered in steel squares. They open up on an asymmetrical hinge and create a fabulous entrance to our event. In fact, they will set the stage for many memorable moments, such as the bouquet toss and the garter throw. My mom had the fabulous idea to have these two events take place outside the…

Remember the veil my Dad made me? Sigh, it meant the world to me.

When it came time for my cousin to shop for her veil, I showed her this lace edged delight that inspired Mrs. Bellpepper’s mother to make her veil. At $800, this veil is priced to leave you homeless.

Inspired by the prowess of Mrs. Bellpepper’s mother and of my own poppa’s, I offered…

Congratulations to the winners idahosummer, SRH, #30 Candace, shellbod8, and kismetkaikatsu!

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Today we’re giving away 5 copies of Fodor’s gorgeous, full color The Complete African Safari, Planner 1st Ed.  Read up on real travellers’ experiences with African safaris on Fodors.

Going on an African safari is definitely on my bucket list!  To enter, please tell us — what destinations in the world do you absolutely want to visit before you die?  You…

Thanks to everyone who gave me some great ideas/advice for my heel dilemma. Yesterday I went online shopping and bought foot petals, insolias and superfeet. I figure one or maybe some crazy combination of them all will ease the pain. Now I am praying for mojo and hunting for a pair of flats, wedges or flip flops to wear if I can no longer move…

If you’ve hesitated about applying to be a bee in the past, now’s the time because we have an incredible 17 bees getting married in the next three months! 

We’re currently accepting applications from brides getting married through March 09, so don’t hesitate and send in an app today. We’d love to have you join the hive!

To inspire all our potential bees out there, check…

It’s been a whirlwind of wedding activity these days. I feel like as soon as we hit the 3 month mark someone pressed “fast forward,” and I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants ever since! Part of the activity included a most lovely shower two weeks ago. I don’t have all the pictures from the hostesses quite yet (cough* get on with it!…

The rehearsal day is, after all, the first time you will see your entire wedding party together… and more importantly, the last time you will see your fiance before you guys take the plunge! What a great excuse to buy a pretty little dress! I wanted something cute, light, yet would convey “bridal”. These were the candidates in the running…

Satin Bridal Dress from White House…

… on their own gifts!

I surprised my bridesmaids a few weeks ago with a trip to the 1154 Lill Studio in Lincoln Park to make custom handbags as their bridesmaid gift. I was able to keep it on the DL until they arrived, which was no small feat, and treated them to a little champagne, cheese and these amazing key lime tarts. I gave each…

For as long as I’ve been thinking about them, I’ve wanted long instead of round tables. I like them. I think they’re different, and I like the family style eating associated with them. But now I’m unsure. Our caterer said she thinks our guests’ knees will be hitting each other with the long tables. I don’t want that… but then what if she’s wrong? I’ve never…