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Woot! Woot! Hello Hive! I’m so excited to be a BEE. I got the news last night and all I could think about was ideas for posts. I think it kept me up part of the night!
I’m a Seattle girl born and raised (a rarity in the city) who doesn’t drink coffee but loves the weather here. I know, call me crazy, but I don’t mind the grey days when I know the summer is going to be amazing. I’ve been a bit nomadic over the last 10 years with stints in DC (x2), Russia (x2) and year in Manchester, England before settling back in Seattle 3 years ago. I love to travel and get to do quite a bit of it with work. I’m a non-profit Jill of all trades. I’ve done everything from newsletter design, to passing out bed nets, to setting up an office abroad. Variety is the spice of life right?
Mr. Joey and I have been dating for 4 years and 2 months, of which the first 1.5 years were spent apart. We’re complete opposites but exactly the same. Both Cancers, both working at non-profits (he’s a high school teacher) and completely nuts. Sometimes I think we ended up together because no one could put up with our randomness. I will periodically start shaking my booty and he’s been known to just make animals calls at will. See? Nuts!
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As you may recall, I had an okay hair and not-so-great makeup trial over a month ago. No need to fear though, because sister Spring Roll came to my rescue and agreed to do my hair on the big day. This week we finally had the same day off work, and did a trial run.
Initially, I wanted to wear my hair up the entire day; but after getting my new veil, I decided to wear my hair down for the ceremony, then up for the reception.
(Don’t be scared, I don’t have any make-up on, this was not my make-up trial)
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I’ve received a few comments/emails about how much people are enjoying my healthy recipes (aww, shucks) and requesting more, and who am I to deny the people what they want, nay, deserve?
So, today I’m going to share a few of my recent favorites for the budget bride with a yen to whittle her waistline. And away we go!
Mushroom Stroganoff (and keep it off!)
When we planned our wedding day, we wanted to make sure we incorporated at least one Jewish tradition (Mr Breezy’s side) and one Polish tradition (my side).
We decided that one thing we definitely had to do was the Jewish breaking of the glass.
There are several interpretations of what this tradition symbolizes:
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Reader missrachelk is selling 26 sandalwood fans left over from her ceremony. They’re perfect for an outdoor or destination wedding and make great photo props! She is asking for $25, shipping included.
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This might be my dream cake. It is by none other than the Ace of Cakes himself, Duff from Charm City Cakes.
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
Welcome back, bee readers! It’s time for the next piece of Cherry Pie. Today I’m featuring our formal family photos (say that 5 times fast). Now, before you click away thinking, “BOOOORINNNNG,” I must encourage you to stay. These photos might not be the most exciting part of our wedding day, and some of them certainly are more posed than our other pictures, but they are a very, very important part wedding photography, and they will be an important part of your wedding, too!
Candid photos are all well and good, but your family members (especially immediate family) will want pictures with you remember your day by, and formal portraits are the absolute best way to give them what they need and do it in a calm, organized fashion during an otherwise hectic day.
It’s also important to think about what you want from these photos. Who will you take pictures with… your sets of parents? Your siblings? Twenty-five uncles, aunts, and cousins? Your close friends? Make sure you figure these things out beforehand, set aside a block of time, and make sure to let your photo subjects in on the plan. Also, be sure to be flexible. Some people not accounted for in your plan may insist on a photo as a memento. Be sensitive and accommodating. And remember to smile!
And you know what? With the right photographer you’ll be able to add spice to posed family photos and even capture the candid, tender moments in-between “1…2…3…CHEESE!” Keep reading to see what I mean…
Summer bees… makes me feel fine… blowing through the jasmine in my miiiinnnndddd!
Okay, I tried. 
Why do I even know that song?
Anyhoo, look who’s hopping into the hive… it’s our newest summer bee, Miss Joey! Please join me in saying hello and giving her a warm welcome!
Miss Joey, Seattle
Age & Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO
Fiance’s Age & Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher
Engagement Date: June 24, 2008
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe
About Me: I’m a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don’t drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I’d wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn’t because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!
There is no other way to say this, so I’ll just come out with it—my hair is bipolar. No, more like tripolar. This head of mine contains, when left to its own devices, ringlets, a lot of waves, and a little stick straight hair, all smushed together and not happy about it! Add that to a tendency to puff and frizz, as well as fall flat at the same time (gah!!), and I am one irritated wavy-haired girl!
My life goal, my holy grail, has been the perfect hair product. I’m not sure if this search has made me a product junkie, or if I have always been a product junkie and this search was just an excuse to buy buy buy, but I have gone through a LOT of products in my day. Sad as it may be, I have yet to find something that accomplishes these three things:
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It’s slightly ironic that anemone flowers can signify anticipation, a sweet sentiment when you think about holding a bouquet of them right before walking down the aisle. They can also mean “forsaken” and “a dying hope”, but I choose to ignore those meanings.
I had never heard of an anemone flower until recently. Our florist and I were throwing white flower ideas back and forth via email earlier this month, and she threw out this as an option, but with the understanding that they may not be in season for our wedding (September is a little early for them to be in season).
Swoon! I of course love them more than any other flower I’ve ever seen, and I love the contrast between the snowy white petals and the black speckled centers. Could any other flower be so perfectly made for a black and white wedding? I think not. Needless to say, I’m left in anticipation, wondering if I’ll get the perfect flowers for the perfect day.
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When I first began to think about who we wanted to work with for our wedding when it came to vendors, location etc., I thought about it as if I were picking my team. We’re not just picking people to work for us, or paying for a simple service. We’re searching for a group of people that we want to work with during this crazy and stressful process that will be surrounding us leading up to the day of our wedding. I’m searching for our team.
We all know how hard it is to pick out that guest list and choose the people who mean the most in our lives that will add to the special-ness of our day. You will be paying a lot so that they can be there. I think it is just as important that vendors you work with also add to your day. Your catering manager, coordinator, photographer, DJ, and florist will all be working with you closely, and who they are and their work will impact your wedding and you personally, whether it’s for the best or for the worst.
Last night Mr. Kiwi and I were moving our stuff from the old apartment to the new apartment. After picking up a pizza as a reward for our hard work, we sat down and turned on the Fox Movie Channel, because “Say Anything” was playing! Man, I love that movie.
As the movie played, I kept saying how much I love Lloyd Dobler, and how I bet every woman wants a Lloyd Dobler of her own. Then I mused that it wasn’t John Cusack’s magnetism that did it. To be honest, he’s quite unremarkable in his own right, but cast him as the loveable romantic character of Lloyd Dobler, and all of a sudden he’s a dream. When the no-smoking sign dinged and the credits rolled, I told Mr. Kiwi that I thought they stayed together for a bit, but separated in college, because they each had to “find themselves” solo, but then they got back together after a few years. When I said that, I kind of shocked myself—I was describing our relationship! Talk about putting yourself into the movie, right?
Well, that got me to thinking, what do people really think happened between Lloyd Dobler and Diane Court after the credits rolled? With this thought in mind, I set off to Google, where I searched, “What really happened to Lloyd Dobler?”
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I know, I know, y’all think I’m a horrible slacker for not updating you on my trip to Brazil. Have faith! I was waiting until I’d eased back into normal life so that I could give you the low down on whether it was worth it.
{Stop reading now if you’re related to me… or to the mister. Really.}
Let’s start with the appointment: it was no walk in the park. I’m not gonna lie. It hurt. Sometimes badly. And I never guessed that the most painful regions of the country would be the ones up north, not the less public ones farther south. {Boy, this analogy is getting murky.} Yowza. My aesthetician was fabulous, keeping the chitchat going but still making appropriate grimaces when they were warranted. Evidently many (most) women cuss up a storm, so she was surprised by my rather-low-key intake of breath. I was totally cussing inside my head. I left feeling… tender.
Some friendly hints: Do take the painkiller ahead of time. I took mine too late, but when it kicked in everything got better. Do consider moisturizing for a few days prior to minimize the impact to your skin. Do buy the recommended exfoliating glove before your appointment; you won’t want to make an extra trip afterward, I promise. Do wear comfy clothes.
Okay, so that’s the bad stuff. The good stuff:
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First, I want to apologize for not being an avid bee lately. It really is true when they say that the time goes by fast. Before I knew it we were in the 30-day stretch and still had TONS to do, and not much time to blog about it. But don’t worry, I did make time to record it with my handy digital camera. You’ll just have to be patient with me because I’m on my way to Hawaii! By the time you read this, I will be in Hawaii running around like a headless chicken trying to get things done. By this time next week, we will be getting married!
I want to thank you bees (and Knotties!) for being such an inspiration! I can honestly say that not one idea for our wedding is a Ms. Sushi original. You guys are amazing! Thanks again, and next time I “see” you will be after the wedding!
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