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I’ve been to some weddings with some really amazing themes. One wedding I went to a few years ago was completely red and teal… down to the straws. It was obvious the couple thought long and hard about how to incorporate their wedding colors into every aspect of their wedding.
Our theme? Us?! We decided that WE would be our theme — traditions and wedding protocol aside.
I can honestly say it’s funny now, but at the time I was on the verge of tears. I just hate being late to anything, and we were already tight with time. It was also the first time I met our photographers, and because I’ve had no prior experience with something like this, I had no idea what would happen when our two hours were up and our pictures were nowhere near completed. The last thing I wanted was two annoyed, freezing photographers, hating me for wasting their time.
When I did finally get there, our photographers had smiles on their faces, and they didn’t seem mad at all! After I apologized profusely, we chatted for a couple of minutes to get to know each other as we headed to our first location, the Gapstow Bridge. Matthew and Chung are both so easygoing and chatty. I was really nervous, but they made me feel so comfortable. By the time we got to the Bridge, all the stress I was feeling just a few minutes before was starting to dissipate. That was right about the time I pulled my boots out of my bag and realized I forgot my socks, but I was feeling so good that I didn’t even mind all that much. That is, until I stuck my feet into them. Don’t you just hate that feeling, when your bare foot is squeezed into an old and smelly boot? We cracked a few jokes about asking them to take pictures of us waist up only to leave out my ratty boots, and finally began our session, 45 minutes late.
As soon as Matthew and Chung started snapping away, I looked into Mr. Martini’s eyes and my own eyes started to water. He kept saying, “Nooo! You can’t cry! Your nose is going to turn red!” It was so emotional for me because after everything that had been happening with wedding planning and being so constantly busy with the wedding, there was finally a moment when it was just all about Mr. Martini and me. Those first 10 seconds of our session really meant a lot to me. After that, I came to my senses and realized I really didn’t want a red nose in all of our pictures, so I fought to control myself.
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Unlike the title would imply, this post is not about my mother, my grandmother, or even my great-grandmother. Not that I didn’t like my mom’s wedding–she got married in a chapel on a grassy knoll over the ocean in Malibu. Not too shabby. I even looked into a venue nearby, a venue I’d dreamed about since I was a child playing in the sand on the beach that it borders: The Adamson House, a historic Spanish-style casa that edges right up to the most popular surfing beach in Los Angeles. Turns out, The Adamson House was ridiculously out of our budget and, in the moment I found that out, it dispelled any dreams of getting married in my hometown of Los Angeles. Okay, true, I didn’t look very hard, but when I get my heart set on something, I have trouble seeing anything else.
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That was, until I started sifting through design blogs and magazines and falling hopelessly in love with all things barefoot, earthy, rustic, wide open, and natural.
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The entries are still flowing in, so we’re going to extend the Kathlin Argiro Giveaway for a couple more days! Create a Polyvore board or an inspiration board for a chance to win 5 bridesmaid dresses or 1 rehearsal dinner dress! Check out all the details here. And you can enter as many times as you want! 
This one is a “Hot Chocolate Wedding.” In the middle of winter there is nothing better than sitting down in front of a cozy fire with a hot cup of hot chocolate. Guest of all ages can appreciate the whimsy of using such a simple and fun drink as inspiration for a wedding. I brought in shades of gold, champagne, and cream to complete the rich neutral palette. I think this is a great color combination to warm the heart and the spirit. ~ by Katie D.
The Rehearsal, Rehearsal Dinner, Rehearsal Dinner Gifts, Getting Ready, First Glance, Portraits, Loved Always
After returning to the River’s Club after our portrait session, the boys headed to the men’s locker room, and the bridesmaids and I went to powder our noses. I wanted to get upstairs and hide away before the guests arrived, so Emily, the wedding coordinator for the River’s Club, took me through the coat closet and into the ballroom where the ceremony would be taking place.
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I made a stop at IKEA this weekend and ran into these adorable candle holders/lanterns. The picture does not do them justice. I didn’t buy them, but almost did, and still might. They are $2.99 each and would be perfect to hang on shepherds hooks.
If you are having an outdoor wedding and are planning to have shepherds hooks, I have seen some interesting ways to decorate them:
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This past Sunday was a productive day. First, Mr. M and I went through our engagement pictures and decided on a picture to use for our engagement announcement. We worked on cropping the picture and filled out the paperwork, so all we have to do is print the picture and put it in the mail. Then, I went to look for fabric to use to make our own ties for the groomsmen, if all else fails. I didn’t find any, but I did find the stuff for one other project I needed to work on. Sorry, that one is still a secret!
When I got home, I realized that the flowers that Mr. M had bought me last week were reaching the end of their prime, so I took them out of the vase and made a mock-up of what my bouquet would look like. It turned out I didn’t have enough of the mums (I’m pretty sure they are mums, not dahlias) to make a bouquet big enough, but it gave me a general idea.
It wasn’t too difficult to come up with the guys’ clothing choices to go with our casual-preppy-tropical wedding (Hawaiian shirts or linen shirts?). We opted to go with easy, breezy linen for the groomsmen. Again, I had to let go of my OCD when I brought up the probability of wrinkles, but I think I’ll be okay. I carry an iron with me on every trip I take and will even iron the shirts for the guys once we get down there. The resort also has a steamer (yes, I checked!), which will be good for my dress, too! I held out for Banana Republic’s 30% off sale and bought everything yesterday!
All photos below by The Wiebners unless otherwise noted. We purchased a disc of all unedited images from our wedding day, so some post-processing has been done by me for the purpose of sharing the photos with you. Click on any photo to enlarge.
Once Mr. Cupcake and I had our first look, we spent some time taking photos with our bridal party and parents. It was important to us that it be a quick and painless process, and The Wiebners made that very easy! We had about 30 minutes for all of our first look photos, as well as all of the photos you see below, and we couldn’t have done it without the speediness of the pros.
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True, I’m hop, skip and a jump away from the city, but I’m still head over heels crazy about Philly. Art enthusiasts, foodies, history buffs, shopaholics and sports fans alike will all find something to love about the City of Brotherly Love. For minimooners, I’d advise staying in a smaller hotel that offers personalized attention in a unique setting; consider Rittenhouse 1715 or the Morris House Hotel.
Day 1: Historic Philadelphia
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It’s a nasty day here in A-town. It’s cold, rainy, and all together totally un-spring-like. It’s on days like today that I’m completely uninspired to make any progress on wedding related projects. Instead, I’m daydreaming about lying on white sands, listening to the waves break, and sipping on a fruity cocktail while reveling in the Caribbean sun. Can you tell I can’t wait for our honeymoon?! Thus, I’ve already started mentally packing and working on a list of items I must procure before we set off for the islands.
Who do I trust to outfit me for such an important occasion? Come on now, do you even have to ask?! As always, I turn to my dear friend, Crew, to make sure I’m comfy and chic no matter where we are headed.
Typically when I pack for a long trip I decide on a color scheme of 2 or 3 colors accented by neutrals, to make purchase and packing decisions a bit easier. So far these lovelies have made the cut:
1. Prelude, 2. Tea Ceremony, 3. Getting Ready, 4. The Kids, 5. Wedding Party, 6. Down the Aisle 7. Ceremony, 8. Group Shots, 9. Couple Shots, 10. Jump Shots 11. House Shots, 12. Cocktails and Dinner, 13. First Dance
Even though we planned and hosted a wedding undeniably our own, with our personal stamp of quirkiness everywhere, the event was never for us. This wedding would have never happened if not for two very special reasons, and it is truly for them that we celebrated the way we did.
Here I am with the radiant reason number one, my new Mama:
Congratulations to the winners: doubleA, charmedbride, creme_de_violet, cappuccinoaddict, and aloweha!
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We’re giving away 5 Fodor’s guidebooks to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations — Maui! Mr. Bee has never been to Maui (I’ve been to Maui and Oahu), and I’d love to go with him some day because I Iove Hawaii! Who doesn’t? 
To learn more about Maui, please visit Fodor’s site!
To enter this contest, please comment below by 12am PST tonight. Good luck!
PS — You can still enter the Kathlin Argiro Bridesmaid Dress/Rehearsal Dinner Dress, Kodak Pocket Camera, and the Invitation Consultants $150 Gift Certificate Giveaways!
Is there anyone here willing to share their experience of doing an alternative walk down the aisle? What are the options for people who don’t necessarily have the closest relationship with their family of origin?
Are there people with intact families, but lacking a good relationship with their dad who are doing something other than having dad walk you down the aisle? Did your family see this as an insult or were they accepting of your decisions?
I can see that maybe it’s easier just to let one or both of the parents walk you, even though it’s not a reflection of the relationship. Maybe it’s just easier not to make waves? What are your thoughts? How did you deal with it? Did you try to heal problems in your relationship with your dad (or parents) prior to the wedding? Did you just let it go because it’s easier?
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