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Reader joreo112 is selling a new Mindy Weiss wedding organizer. In it is advice, forms, checklists, and detailed sections for your entire wedding planning process. She is asking for $50 plus shipping.
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A few weeks ago, Mr. Joey told me he really wanted to wear a vest with his suit. At first I wasn’t sure. I like the idea of a vest but I was a little worried that the suit/vest combo would be too formal for my dress. After consulting with some wise friends, I gave in and told Mr. Joey I was on board the vest train.
We went to Macy’s in search of a vest, and it was like Goldilocks and the three vests. First, one was too small, the second too big, and the third, just right — but out of stock. We found two styles we liked, but they didn’t have his size. The wonderful saleslady called around to 2 stores and finally found the vests we were after in the size we needed.
We thought about black, but then decided grey was better. I was lobbying for a light grey vest — a color similar to the color of my dress. He was after something a little darker. We eventually went with the darker grey, because it was something he said he would wear again. He wasn’t sure the light grey vest was his style. On top of that, the darker vest was $23 after all the discounts! The lighter grey one was $80.
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Changes are afoot in the Stiletto household. As September continues to draw closer, we’ve had to really look at some projects and make some final decisions in order to get started on things. Expect some new projects and different ideas to come!
After posting here, here, here, here, and here about our candy buffet, of course we’re still planning on offering the buffet-o-sweetness as our favor at the reception, right? I mean, who would post so obsessively about something and do so much research if they’re just going to nix the idea in the end?! Oh, that’s right, ME.
All of the candy was starting to give me nightmares.
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Okay, I admit it. I have never read Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree, but I do love the look of these save-the-dates. And guess what? They’re free for the taking.
I found this free wedding template over at Merriment Design - a lovely blog that’s all about sharing awesome craft and design ideas.
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I’ve been a little quiet lately. I’m too overwhelmed with life to come up with clever things to blog about. Either that, or everything I want to blog about is semi-secretive and I can’t share it. Blah.
On Friday, we finally managed to pull off my bridal portraits. I have to be honest, this was the most fun I’ve had in a while. It was so easy to be whatever. To be uninhibited and free to laugh and feel pretty. My hair looked great, totally vintage, and the flower I bought to put in it looked ah.maze.ing!!! My ensemble came together perfectly.
A friend asked if I felt like a bride yet. The answer? No, not really. Should I? Running around town in my gown and veil for several hours was fun, but I didn’t get this overwhelming feeling that I was suddenly transformed into a bride.
I felt beautiful, and pampered, and the center of attention. I got some honks and cat calls, and one lady screamed, “Don’t do it!” from a car window at me. It was strange having people (my mom, mostly) fuss over me for a while. I felt a bit like an invalid. Hemmed in by that huge, heavy dress. Oh, and it was raining, so I had to be really careful about the ground, and the puddles.
Maybe it’s that I’m still completely overwhelmed by the amount of work I have left to do.
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I talked about the frazzled mess that I was last week, but we finally had a moment of clarity, and all I can say is that the stress has melted away. From here on out, if it gets done—great. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter because our marriage is legit. That is, we have a marriage license.
Last week we headed over to San Francisco City Hall:
Isn’t it gorgeous!? No wonder so many couples get married here. While we were there, we saw four couples getting married!!
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When we let everyone know we were engaged, the second question everyone asked was, “Have you set a date?” (The first question was “When and how did he ask you?” But that answer requires another whole post.)
No, we hadn’t then, so we just told people that we were planning on Summer 2009.
Then I realized that I had less than a year to plan! And where are we going to hold it? What if there weren’t any dates available?
For years I’ve wanted to get married in a barn to go along with a more casual feel for my wedding.
When I visited Everal Barn in Westerville for a friend’s graduation party, I thought it would be the a great place for a wedding — a beautiful old white barn with a refinished inside, and a walk-out lower level with a brick patio.
*So I know the whole Marie Antoinette cake title thing is totally overdone at this point, but seriously, I can’t resist!
This past weekend, Mr. Powder Puff and I met with his fabulously talented aunt who has agreed to make our wedding cake. Bring out the fireworks and pom poms, people, because our last major “to do” is now DONE! Woohoo!!!
Now, I have to admit that the cake has never been high on my priority list. Hence waiting until a little over a month till the day to nail down this decision. But the mister’s aunt made it a totally painless process. She simply sat me down with a stack of cake books, which I perused. I picked out the simplest looking cake, a couple of flavors (including some red velvet… om nom nom!), and voila! Done!
And what does this cake in question look like? Very similar to this beauty:
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A little while ago Emily at oncewed posted the cutest crowd-entertainer for a wedding: a huge love-themed word search!
The lovely bride and groom, as seen by Carl Zoch
This seems like such a wonderful way to include your guests in some ice-breaker activities. It reminded me of a scene from Dan in Real Life where the family is gathered together at their summer home. The new girlfriend (or fiancée? 
) is getting to know the family throughout the week, and lucky her - they love family activities!
As part of this makeup process, I’ve read that you should find inspiration pictures of sorts. Many people look to celebrities, so I thought I would do the same. Finding a celebrity who shares my complexion/shading was kinda tough. I had to really think about it. So, who’d I come up with?
Ms. Tia Mowry! I mean, I guess she is sort of the same coloring as I am. By the way, she’s all grown up now. She’s not the same little girl that used to be in “Sister, Sister” with her twin sister, Tamera.
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She’s married now! Here’s a picture of her from her wedding last year. I like the makeup in this shot, although the eyes may be too much for me (let me ease into this).
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A few weeks ago, I introduced you to one of my flower girls, four-year-old Cowboy Boot Cuz. I also shared a dress I’d come across on Etsy that I thought would be simple and beautiful for three little girls at a wedding in the country. After that post, I ordered them. And what happened at the end of last week? They came!
All photos by my dear friend, Amanda Wilson
After a few back-and-forths with Etsy seller AngelWear on fabric, I decided I really wanted a vintage-looking eyelet, since the dress style itself, was reminiscent of bygone days.
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What a ridiculously hectic weekend!!! I baked the last batch of macarons, my sister flew in for my (last minute) bachelorette party, and we organized and assembled all the paper goods and items to take down to our venue. Oh yeah, we also squeezed in a dance lesson!
So, after reading Miss Yorkie’s post on her dance lessons, I panicked and realized that I had forgotten to schedule lessons. Well, at this stage in the game, that means one (singular) lesson. Ha!!
I pick up choreography and dance very quickly, because, well, I spent the better part of my life in ballet and jazz classes. The problem is, when Mr. P and I dance together, I usually lead… for example, I dip myself:
Our latest baby animal bee is Miss Bunny! She’s got a lot of great projects for you in store in the couple months leading up to her wedding! Please join me in welcoming her to the hive!
Miss Bunny, Columbus, OH
Age & Occupation: 24, Associate Editor/Reporter
Fiance’s Age & Occupation: 27, Reporter
Engagement Date: 9/23/08
Wedding Date: July 2009
Venue: Everal Barn, Westerville
About Me: Organized, but messy. I love art (all kinds). I don’t have any secrets. I talk a lot and listen even more. I show love by baking. I’m timid by nature, but brave when it counts. Mr. Bunny and I work at competing weekly newspapers, which makes it a little interesting trying to describe our work joys and frustrations without giving away too much before the paper comes out. In spite of that little hurdle, we’ve managed to build a pretty solid relationship in the short one-and-a-half years we will have been together when we tie the knot. I can’t wait!
Today we’re adding one of our most requested features ever: Weddingbee Bios!
You can post to your bio in any one of 40 categories - from “How You Met” to what your “Cake” looks like. You can see an sample bio here by the incomparable Mrs. Penguin:
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It’s hard to believe that this photograph was taken just one year ago today! That delicious little Sprinkles cupcake served as my birthday cake. (Yup, today’s my 31st birthday. I don’t even want to think of what that makes me in dog years!)
So yeah, a year ago today, Mr. Yorkie and I were in Los Angeles. While turning 30 is kind of a big deal, it wasn’t the reason for our trip. Nope. We were there to celebrate something more important; the wedding of one of Mr. Y’s best friends, Big Don. It was the culminating event of what turned out to be one amazing week-long trip.
We started our journey in San Francisco, where Mr. Yorkie and I ran the 97th Annual Bay to Breakers 12K.
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