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Decades ago, I think it was pretty much decided that the bride would change her name when she married. If her intended was Ima Buttlicker, she’d be Mrs. Ima Buttlicker. There was no discussion; I doubt it occurred to many women that they had other options. Most brides today find themselves open to choose the option that suits their lifestyle, values and preferences. Many of the bees have written about changing their names (or not!). To name a few…
Mrs. Jasmine changed hers. Mrs. Hydrangea tried to do something different (but Texas wouldn’t let her). Mrs. Dahlia kept her maiden name, and Miss Cheese is going to decide later. The boards are always “buzzing” (heh, I pun!) with name change issues, from drama to logistics.
Through my posts on Weddingbee, many of you hive members have noticed my esoteric approaches to various aspects of wedding planning. In a comment on another post of mine, MrsSpitzer said:
…Most of the time I am surprised and refreshed by your unconventional approach to weddings… I would really say keep with your non-traditional (non)wedding theme…
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I’m not consciously trying to project a theme on my wedding, but it’s pretty much impossible not to. Look at my posts so far. And my lifestyle as you know it. I’m the Girl Who Isn’t Doing Traditional Weddingy Stuff.
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The Modern Bride Trendsetter Awards dinner is this coming Monday, and I need your help deciding what to wear! 
The ever fabulous Amy Salinger came over today with dresses, shoes, purses and jewelry for me to try on. The clothes and jewelry were all borrowed, and the clutches were either very inexpensive (under $40) or from Amy’s personal collection.
Jewelry by Kara Ross. I’m in love with all her stuff!
This just came through my email from the awesome Etsy newsletter. The Etsy Shop of Artful Beginnings creates amazing silkscreen printed invites, save the dates, and more. What a fun idea! It is making me rack my brain for ways to incorporate her awesome work.
She does invitations, too. I really like the idea! What a great keepsake. And they are printed on earth-friendly linen.
TGIF! Whew! And what a way to end a great week with a great new bee! She’s only got a little over a month to go until her June wedding, but has some fabulous DIY projects and inspiration in store for the hive. Say hello to our newest bee, Miss Yorkie!
Miss Yorkie, Miami
Age and Occupation: 30, Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Fiance’s Age and Occupation: 41, Asst. Professor
Engagement Date: July 3, 2008
Wedding Date: June 2009
Venue: Red Fish Grill
About Me: I’m an East Coast girl with a crafty streak who loves traveling, photography and being outdoors (barefoot, if possible). When I do have to wear shoes, I prefer Mizunos, and have worn out a few pairs running marathons. I have a thing for chai, crossword puzzles, Apples to Apples, The Office and my real-life Yorkie, Bella. My West Coast transplant, Mr. Yorkie, roots for the Buckeyes, loves baseball, and climbs mountains for fun. We’re planning a fun little seaside wedding filled with handmade details and vintage charm. I can hardly wait!
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The ladies’ dresses are all taken care of, so the next big thing to take care of is figuring out what Mr. Ducky and the groomsmen will be wearing. Mr. Ducky and I are planning on going shopping this weekend to find what he will wear on our big day.
Long ago, Mr. Ducky decided that he did not want to wear a tux. He tends to overheat, and did not want all the layers of a tux. And, he thought it would be just too formal. I think Mr. Ducky would look so handsome in a tux, but I also know he will look equally charming in a suit, and he’ll feel most comfortable in one.
The look of gray suits matches the balance of casual and classy. I have been admiring many pictures of gray suit-grooms lately in all the blogs. I have to admit that I really don’t know that much about men’s suits, so Mr. Ducky will be doing most of the choosing. I do love all this inspiration, though!
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
Ever notice how when you’re planning a wedding, every little thing seemingly unrelated to weddings becomes wedding related?
Take today for example. I went to Costco to buy stamps. Stamps are typically not the first thing you think of when planning a wedding. But when postage rates are going to increase on May 11, and one has 225 invites, 225 RSVP cards, and a whole bunch of thank you cards to mail in the next few months, somehow stamps become wedding related. Then there is the whole issue of the look of the stamp, and debating whether or not it’s worth saving the extra couple cents and getting the Forever stamps. These stamps, of course, won’t look that great on the envelopes that house the invitations you’ve been slaving over. So, should you suck it up and pay more for stamps that match the aesthetic of your invites? I chose saving the pennies, because they started to add up to dollars when purchasing 700 stamps. Fourteen dollars, to be exact.
Mr. Beagle/Clean is pretty obsessive about the cleaning in our home. I’m a fairly tidy person too, so this arrangement works out pretty well that we are both “clean” people. (I have a theory that it might have something to do with the fact that we’re both first borns… anyone else notice this?) Anyway, the good part about this is that I usually end up having to do very little cleaning. 
So, I usually end up pulling my weight by taking care of other chores around the house like laundry and dinner. At this point, we’ve settled into a nice routine of splitting up household duties. However, this wasn’t always so.
I have a confession to make: I’m not as enlightened about weddings as I like to think I am. Let me explain.
I had a major problem with dress shopping. Everything I saw was either too expensive, had just come out in the designers’ most recent collection and was unavailable in stores, or was a bit over-the-top for me. I am not into the princess look, nor am I really attracted to a lot of beading or crystals (although I think many women look beautiful in these looks). I did not really look forward to the dress shopping process, and had been putting it off slowly, which in turn, made me hate it even more.
Also, I should let you know that as much as I like style and nice clothing, I won’t pay for it. I don’t own a pair of Jimmy Choos or Louboutins; I can’t recognize last season’s Prada. With NYC mortgage payments, student loans, and a major love of travel and food, expensive clothes just don’t make the top of the list of priorities for me. I find a way to still find great styles for less. People who compliment me on my clothing are surprised when I tell them it’s H&M or Zara!
Now, about this whole wedding dress shopping thing. Why did I not initially adopt this same M.O. for that? I coveted dresses that were way above my budget, and felt this sense of hopelessness that I wouldn’t find THE ONE (if there even is a ONE dress out there for me).
Enter David’s Bridal.
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It’s freaking hard to find inspiration photos for those of us who lack long luscious locks (you like that alliteration, you know you do).
Now, my hair’s not super short anymore, but it is just past chin length in an inverse bob, which is code for IT’S NOT VERY LONG IN THE BACK and MY PONYTAILS LOOK VERY TWO-YEAR-OLD-ISH. As a funny aside, the mister, when asked for his opinion on my wedding day ‘do, suggested that I wear it just like I normally do - uncombed, wet, in little pigtails generally secured with the rubber bands I got off the celery. Now that’s love.
But it ain’t gonna happen.
Not knowing how to find a hairstylist who could meet my enormously nitpicky expectations, I did what any procrastinator would: I put it off. Then, one day, with the 30-days-until milestone looming, I walked into a salon, pointed to the woman with hair most like mine, and asked if she did bridals. One week later, I had a hair trial.
First, I want to say thank you for voting on my bouquet inspiration. I never let you in on which image was my favorite. Well, to be honest, it got the least votes—a mere 3%. Maybe that’s why I was a little bit hesitant to write this post. Nonetheless, a girl can’t question her taste. Okay, that’s a lie, but with wedding stuff, it is best to go with your gut. I will blame the fact that the image was small and hard to see.
But before I start making excuses, let me give you a larger spread of my flower inspiration. It comes from the wedding of Sharon and Francis in Bristol, Tennessee, that was featured in MSW.
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The Rehearsal, Rehearsal Dinner, Rehearsal Dinner Gifts, Getting Ready, First Glance, Portraits, Loved Always, Pre-Ceremony, I Thee Wed, Post-Ceremony Hugs
The cocktail hour gave guests time to mingle and search the escort card trees for their seats. It also gave Mr. Pineapple and I the opportunity to sneak downstairs where hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a few minutes alone were awaiting us.
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Reader luly612 is selling a gardenia and feathers fascinator. It is 9″ across from feather tip to tip. The gardenia is handmade, about 4″ in width, and is made with satin and shimmer organza petals, and has a jewel in the center. Make an offer!
Have a wedding item for sale? Post it with pictures in the Weddingbee classifieds and you might see it featured on the blog!
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The Bruschetta wedding is easy fodder for small talk — and, as I learned at a recent dental appointment, may lead to pleasant surprises!
During my cleaning, the hygienist was particularly talkative. When possible (’cause, ya know, my mouth was sorta occupied) I happily gabbed away as well, mentioning my love of wedding blogs and plans for our modern-meets-classic summer soiree. We were still chatting when the dentist came in for his portion of the appointment.
Now, for a little dental background. At 19, I had a gum grafting operation on seven of my lower teeth. My receding gums (partly due to genetics, and partly to orthodontics) if left untreated, would have eventually led to exposed roots — and the possible loss of these teeth by the age of 30 — so I didn’t really have a choice.
The surgery was a success, but because of my sensitive gums, I won’t ever be able to use whitening strips to brighten my smile. Drinking red wine or coffee means I’m either brushing my teeth soon thereafter, or chasing the beverage with water. But I still get irked that my pearlies aren’t as white as they could be.
Meanwhile, back in the dental chair…
“Oh, you’re getting married? At the end of the summer? Well, I’ll tell you what…
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When I first started blogging on Weddingbee, I mentioned a few New Orleans traditions that I wanted to bring to the wedding. Well, I kept to my word! These are a couple of last minute DIY projects that I think will add some fun to the party!
For our second line dance, I decided to save a little money and glam up our umbrellas myself. They are pretty pricey if you have someone else to do them, and it’s amazing what some hot glue and a little bit of feathers can do! I’m pretty sure I’m leaving them as is, but who knows, I might add some sparkle and more flair to them later!
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