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So I’m fairly certain that with less than two months to go, I’ve never actually posted about my color scheme. I’m sure you could figure it out based on some of my other posts (like the bridesmaids’ dresses, groomsmen’s attire, etc.) but I never officially posted about it. To tell you the truth, I was too lazy to find the correct shades of all the colors and put them together. Don’t ask me why, because it probably would have taken all of five minutes, but I didn’t do it. But yesterday when I checked my mail, our color scheme was sitting right there on the front page of the Crate and Barrel Fall Preview catalog. So I figured since they put it together for me, I might as well share it with all of you!
Lately I’ve been combing the web for flower girl dresses. I’ve waited until relatively late to purchase them, since little kids seem to grow so fast—I want to make sure they still fit come time for them to wear them. I am in love with the idea of the girls wearing cute little ballet flats that match their dresses. But what should those dresses look like? Ideally, I want them to be white or pale pink, and they shouldn’t be too poufy or tutu-y.
This one looks great in both colors–the hardest thing would be deciding which color to choose! And how precious is that bun with the side part?
Check out how Lynn’s Makeup Art created this breathtakingly gorgeous makeup look for this bride on her wedding day.
Don’t forget to check out all the professional inspiration from the top wedding vendors in the industry in the PRO Folio!
Check out these laser cut cupcake wrappers will take your cupcakes to the next level. They come in various designs for every kind of occasion. This product is definitely on the expensive side, costing $11.99 for 12 wrappers, but is worth it if you want a show stopper of a dessert. 
You can use them for a bridal shower or even for your wedding. The wrappers can be found at various online stores, but the cheapest I found them was at shopbakersnook.
Images from shopbakersnook
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I still have one (okay, maybe several, but one for now) very big question.
What should I do with my gown?
I was busy getting married when we did the Bees’ Dress Budget Series. Here’s a little background on my dress.
Dress: Alfred Angelo 1136 in Light Gold purchased at Formal Elegance, Columbus, Ga
Cost: $500 + $65 alterations
Not my favorite picture, but it does show off the dress well.
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We’re BeeTV-ing back to back this week! Join Mrs. Cupcake on BeeTV, live tonight at 6PM EST!
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Remember way back when I told you guys about how hard it was for Mr Frenchie and I to nail down our everyday plates?
Now, Jonathan Adler has threatened to add another plate into the debate! I would LOVE to “try white on white for an uptown vibe with graphic zing”, pleeeease.
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Well my friends, the time has come. At this moment tomorrow I’ll be marrying my best friend, my partner, my love. After 14 months of planning, dreaming, laughing and crying, our wedding is finally a reality. And let me tell you, I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you!
To the readers: Thank you so much for your undying support! I have written for the past seven months for you, in hopes that my trips, tumbles and sprints to the altar will inspire you, make you laugh and generally brighten your day. Because you all have brightened every single one of mine.
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Sometimes the stress of wedding planning really gets to me and I just want to tear my hair out. Somewhere in between my printer refusing to print our wedding maps, or getting told at the post office (incorrectly) that our invitations would cost nearly $2 to mail, or having out-of-towners complain about the cost of traveling to NYC, I end up seriously stressed out.
‘Why, oh why, did I need a Manhattan wedding filled with DIY details when we could’ve just gone to the courthouse?’ I sometimes ask myself in these moments.
Just when I think I can’t take it anymore, a precious little detail turns everything around for me. I ordered a custom-made return address stamp from Etsy to use on the RSVP postcards and on the back flap of our invitation envelopes:
You know what has really made us feel like our lifetime commitment is official? No, it’s not the marriage license or the engagement ring. It isn’t the shared bank account or the new couch. It’s building a house together.
Sometimes we think that building this house together is more a symbol of us joining together than the actual wedding. Building a house takes a lot of planning, sanity and trust in each other. It will be the place we celebrate all our greatest achievements, where we’ll console each other after disappointments, and enjoy all the times in between. If there was ever a symbol of life together, we think this is it.
A few days ago Mr. Swan and I made a major step towards the wedding and got our marriage license.
The process was pretty simple, actually. We made our way down to the NYC Marriage Bureau. While there are branches in each borough of New York City, we decided to go to the newly renovated and relatively high-tech one in lower Manhattan. The city has done a lot of work to make this an attractive place to not only get your license, but also to marry. In all, I think it was a pleasant experience in some pretty nice surroundings.
Here it is in all its glory.
After checking in at the information booth, we filled out an online form, which we could have done at home (but it wouldn’t have had the benefit of all of the atmosphere that only a government office can provide). On the form, I was able to also select a new last name.
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Hi my name is Miss Gloss and I am a plan-a-holic.
I have to think through every detail, and understand every ounce of how my vision will come together before I can fully commit to a plan.
One of the benefits of having a tent wedding is that I get a blank slate. I don’t have to buy into anyone else’s idea of decor, I can do whatever I want—make my own space. (Believe me, a tented wedding was no accident!)
I recently came up with a few diagrams to help explain my concept for our ’space’ and so our vendors would know where they are expected to set up.
Diagram 1 : the tablescape (click on any image to make larger)
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We were all under very strict orders to arrive at the Club no later than 4PM. This made sense for the ladies as we toted our dresses and accouterments to the boardroom and were set to finish getting ready there. The boys, on the other hand, had thrown their tuxes on at the hotel, so they ended up with roughly an hour and a half to burn in the Grill.
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Several bees have written about the splurges they’ve made on their own health, appearance, and mental well being. From new skincare regimens to personal trainers, a lot of brides have used their upcoming weddings as an excellent excuse to make positive and rewarding changes in their self-care.
I have frequently tried to talk myself into things like this. I build myself up and decide to spend the money on better shampoo or a manicure or something that’s just for me. And then I get to the store or the website and… I just. Can’t. Do it. I talk myself out of it. We have too many other things to worry about; I feel horribly guilty and irresponsible spending $40 on a manicure or $200 on good makeup. I rarely even go shopping for clothes unless I need something, and half the time I’ll either talk myself out of the purchase, or try to find it as cheaply as possible. (Even though Mr. Mary Jane is completely on board with me spending money on myself.)
Case in point: I recently won a free tube of Bad Girl Waterproof mascara. My normal waterproof mascara is the basic Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara. I’m pretty happy with it, but it’s a little clumpy and makes my eyelashes feel heavy when I wear it. It’s also pretty difficult to remove. Not the case with Bad Girl. This is The Shit. I can wear it every day, and wash it off at night. No flakes, no clumps, no eyelids-stuck-together, and it even makes my lashes and eyes look a lot better than the Great Lash does. It’s awesome. It makes me think that more expensive makeup is a worthy investment. But the thing is… I won it. It’s normally about $20, whereas my Great Lash is about $6. Would I buy Bad Girl again?
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