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You may remember that I sent “Will You Be My Flower Girl?” cards to my special little ladies, Cousin Kitten and Future Niece Kitten. I was so excited to hear back from the girls and their parents when they received the cards. Future Brother-In-Law Kitten called as soon has he got the package, and gushed about how much his daughter, Future Niece Kitten, loved the card and gifts. But a few weeks passed and I STILL hadn’t heard a response from Cousin Kitten!
Yesterday, I casually asked my dad if he had heard anything. He said something along the lines of “Oh, yeah… you sent her a card? …Right… I heard something about that… they really liked it.”
Liked it? After all my slaving away with the paper and the glue and the stamps and the embossing?!
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Weddingbee has been an amazing resource for me as I’ve been planning my wedding - the Bees really have their act together and it’s amazing to be able to track so many fabulous brides on their way to the altar!
Much to my surprise, I learned last night that Weddingbee wants ME! Who knew?! When I had decided to become a blogging bride, I quickly checked out the requirements for being a Weddingbee… so as soon as I had the minimum number of posts required to be considered as a Bee, I submitted my application. And voila! I’m now a Bee.
I’m so excited to be able to share my ideas and planning over the coming months and to do so as Miss Stiletto. Although, when the hubby-to-be helped me decide on which name to choose, I don’t think he considered the fact that he would then be known as Mr. Stiletto - ha!
While at the Aveda salon the other day getting my makeup done (oh, have I not blogged about that? *innocent look*), my stylist got to telling me about her sister’s fun and fabulous beach wedding. I was poised to hear all about the over-the-top resort or the phenomenal food when I heard this:
“They gave us these great welcome bags with all of their favorite candy in them. How cute is that?”
And then my world shifted on its axis.
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If you’re looking for a cute last minute idea for your loved ones, I’ve been whipping up a storm of felt hearts to include in my Valentine’s this year. I actually wrote a guest post on Weddingbee PRO today on how to make them – check it out. 
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All-Inclusion Invitation Suites
“Make an elegant invitation statement without the fuss. Stylish invitation sets with matching envelopes, reception and response cards included.”
Reader petoskey is selling her Jim Hjelm wedding gown. It is style #8800, size 12, and made with ivory silk organza and Alencon lace. It has been professionally cleaned and she is asking for $2095 OBO.
Have a wedding item for sale? Post it with pictures in the Weddingbee classifieds and you might see it featured on the blog!
Other great items for sale:
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Invitations. Sweet, sweet invitations. I know there are a lot of invitation and paper lovers out there, and I am no exception. As DIY brides, we labor over these little pieces of our heart. Agonizing over multiple shades of navy blue. Choosing textured paper over smooth. Lining up everything just so until we’re cross eyed. And eventually, we end up with our suite of goodies.
The design of our invitation and RSVP card was so painless it almost didn’t seem real. The fact that something wedding-related could go this smoothly wowed me! I owe it all to the incredible Karen of mtkdesigns. I found her on Etsy and she has been an absolute dream to work with. From our logo and invitations, to our upcoming programs and menus, I can honestly say hiring her was one of our best decisions to date.
For those of you who want to DIY your paper goods, but need an expert for the design, hiring a graphic designer is the way to go.
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Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
Today’s wiki is bathroom baskets. Bathroom baskets are a great amenity for your guests, and might be a lifesaver for guests that run into pesky problems like spills or tummy aches. Most recently, Mrs. Hydrangea posted a great blog on her bathroom baskets and its contents.
What would you include in your bathroom baskets? What are some creative containers you could use to house all your items? Share your tips for useful and creative bathroom baskets in the wiki:
If you’re unsure how you can contribute to the wiki, take a peek at this wiki article on how to edit a wiki. Check it out and share your expertise!
Two dresses caught my eye at the Grammys tonight. I hate to say it, but Miley Cyrus looked amazing and her dress was a dream! Imagine that in white… gorgeous! The dress is by Herve Ledger.
It’s funny how, after having gone through the entire wedding planning process, you find a new appreciation for every minute detail of every wedding you attend! I had the honor of serving as the bridal attendant for my new cousin-in-law, Jean, this weekend. You may recall her and Austin’s mountaintop engagement I posted about a while back 
. I kid you not, it was one of the most perfect and beautiful weddings EVER. Everything about the day was amazing, from the miraculous sunshine (it was forecasted as a 70% chance of heavy showers!) to the flowers, from her gorgeous gown to the venue, and of course, the happy (not to mention hot!) couple!
Anyhow, I just had to share all the details with the hive, both as inspiration and also because I know you all will just eat up all this eye candy! First of all, let me introduce you to the GORGEOUS bride!
The Garth Newel chamber music players (l); view of the barns and grounds of the music center (r)
No, no, Garth Newel isn’t a country western singer. It’s a music center–a fantastic bit of culture in the middle of ruritania.
It is apparently one of the country’s premier chamber music venues… and it’s located in one of the most beautiful, bucolic areas of Virginia… in Warm Springs (which is just a mile up from Hot Springs, where our wedding at the Homestead will be). And that’s where we’re having our rehearsal dinner.
View of inside of barn dining room area. It’s a popular reception site, as well–the food is said to be excellent. Photo by Elizabeth Larson.
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Congratulations to the winners Miss Rye Bread, Kristen, Erin, Gary, and Andrea!
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Today we’ve got another great contest from Fodor’s! We’re giving away 5 copies of Fodor’s Morocco Guide to Weddingbee readers! It’s always been my dream to travel to Casablanca. This book fills you in on everything you need to know about your trip to Morocco. Also be sure to check out their website for more information!
To enter, please comment below by 9PM PST tomorrow. Good luck!
When Mr Breezy and I met in the lobby for the reveal, it was shortly after 1PM (the ceremony was set for 4:30PM). It didn’t feel like we had been taking pictures for almost two hours so when our families started trickling in, it was a shock. Having pictures done with them was top on our priority list so we had also scheduled them pre-ceremony.
I hadn’t thought of it but of course this turned out to be the big “reveal” to them, too! As soon as they saw us, they rushed over and cooed and pulled out their own cameras for some candids. It was mass photo hysteria for a while, there. But I wouldn’t have had it any other way - it was an exciting moment for them too, you know? Plus we got some really fun photos from our friends while we were just hangin’ out.
Photo by friend Kuba
We’re thrilled to be introducing so many new bees to the hive! Please join me in welcoming Miss Stiletto!
Miss Stiletto, Chicago
Age & Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising
Fiance’s Age & Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer
Engagement Date: 3/2/08
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: The 19th Century Club
About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.
Early on in our planning, I fell in love with these centerpieces:
But I needed to make them my own. I spent months researching glassware and candles. I was never satisfied. Vases were bloody expensive. And, I wasn’t particularly fond of clear glass. I wanted my version to be a little softer.
One evening, I was visiting with my mom and we had a brilliant idea. We, like, Miss D’orsay, were going to be recycling wine bottles for the centerpieces. However, we are using brown and green bottles (for a more vintage feel) and we’re also using beer bottles.
OK, so do you remember when I blogged about my friend who was being forced to perform a bridal party dance at a wedding? Well, that wedding occurred this past weekend, and, in true 2009 style, the video of the dance was posted on Facebook the next day. And, in true Miss Powder Puff style, I was all over that like a bad rash.
Peeps, I am ashamed to admit it, but I was wrong. This dance looks totally… FUN! Consider me proven wrong!
Here is the dance in all its awesome glory for your viewing pleasure. (I couldn’t figure out how to get it from Facebook to Weddingbee, so I simply recorded it with my camera. Please excuse the horrible quality and editing.)
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