2009 November | Weddingbee

Mrs. Pudding, Greater Toronto Area/Vermont Age and Occupation: 26, High School Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: August 2008 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Catholic Ceremony, Cultural Hall Reception About Me: Quite literally a citizen of the world, I was born in Poland, grew up in Canada, and now live in the beautiful state of Vermont. I love reading historical biographies, multi-tasking, teasing my hair, and, despite my height, wearing high heeled shoes. I am the ultimate klutz with an uncanny ability to put on a graceful front. Mr. Pudding and I have been dating for over six years, and are very excited to finally merge our (very large) families. We are planning a traditional Polish-Catholic wedding that is anything but predictable.

A Beginning…

November 7th, 2009 @ 11:35 am by Mrs. Pudding

When Mr. Pudding and I first began to think about marriage, we had some issues that most couples do not experience. You see, we had the misfortune of being in a long distance relationship.

We met at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Mr. P’s family, although based in Vermont, has a history of attending university in Canada. Both of his parents graduated from a Canadian school, so Queen’s was a natural choice for him.

Mr. Pudding and me during Homecoming at Queen’s University in 2004.
(photo taken by a kind stranger with Mr. P’s camera)

When we first met, I thought that the fact that he was from Vermont was the coolest thing ever… I had images of snowy mountains, hot chocolate, and beautiful scenery. I loved going to visit him. Vermont truly is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been.

It didn’t take long for me to change my tune about Vermont, however.
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Watercooler Feature Launched: July 1, 2007 About: The most discussed posts of the week.

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November 7th, 2009 @ 10:00 am by Watercooler

Sadness. by Miss Snow
The Flight Into Mr. Poodle’s Arms by Miss Poodle
Chopaholic by Ms. Potato Chips
Introducing the Mini-Pretzels: Our DIY Cupcake Toppers by Miss Pretzel
We’re Legal! by Miss Dachshund
This is Why I Love Mr. Chick by Miss Chick
Ungagement Pictures by Miss Rainbow
The Quest for My Dress by Miss Snow
Retro Chic! E-Photo Sneak Peek by Miss Pretzel
Empty Nest…. Part 2 by Miss Ramen, The Honeymoon! by Miss Frozen Yogurt

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Mrs. Sea Breeze, Vancouver/Dominican Republic Age in 2008 and Occupation: 30, Communications Manager Fiance's Age in 2008 and Occupation: 29, Experiential Marketing Director Engagement Date: October 6, 2007 Wedding Date: November, 2008 Blogging Since: July 17, 2008 Venue: Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana About Me: Planning a destination wedding by the sea should be (oh no she di-in't…) a breeze (…*sigh* yep, she did) but when you've never been to the Caribbean, your powers of imagination are really put to the test. Luckily, I'm 90% resourceful, creative optimist (and kooky, neurotic practicalist-if-that's-a-word for the other ten). Other than writing about our week-long celebration of family, friends, laughter and love, I adore books, shoes and… you guessed it… long walks on the beach.

DW in the DR: The Party Must Go On

November 6th, 2009 @ 6:24 pm by Mrs. Sea Breeze

Once the dancing got into full swing, I expected our awesome photographers to pack in in. It had been a looooong day and they fully deserved to finally kick their feet up.

But when I suggested it, Photophil said he had one more idea he wanted to try out.

He took us outside the disco for a couple fun, funky shots. Check out those colors!

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Mrs. Moonbeam, Los Angeles/San Antonio Age and Occupation: 26, Intern Architect Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Studio Analyst, aspiring Screenwriter Engagement Date: May 20, 2009 Wedding Date: November 2009 Venue: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (LaCoste, TX) and Mary Gray Events Center (Castroville, TX) About Me: I was born and raised in Texas, but after college I moved to Seattle for a couple of years and loved it. Then I followed my beau out here to LA and we're getting settled in. I've been making things since I can remember. I was raised by crafters. I love to sew, draw, paint, build, cook, bake (anything with a tangible end result is fair game). In that same spirit, I've been hosting since I was old enough to cook and set a fancy table. I kind of take after my grandmother, who believes that your morning OJ always tastes better out of the good crystal.

Shoes 2

November 6th, 2009 @ 5:55 pm by Mrs. Moonbeam

In my last shoe post, I thought I was very into those blue Calvin Klein’s, but the bottom had a very ’sturdy’ sole. I know it’s silly, but I wasn’t digging the black rubber. I even found them in person and just didn’t love them enough. You do have to kneel at Catholic weddings.

So the search continued, I tried Macy’s, because I’m trying to save a few $$ at every step, but was thoroughly unimpressed. So, I headed over to Nordstrom, my trusty source for super-fun flats. They might be a little pricier, but their junior’s shoes are well priced and cute, and if I had to spend a little extra on my wedding shoes, I’d live.

I scoped the website first to see what I had in mind and found some great options.

I love the shoe jewelry look of these. And they’re ’something blue’.

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Mrs. Sprinkle, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 26, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Television Production/Writer Engagement Date: December 24, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The Marvimon House About Me: I'm a Bay Area native trying to create a life for myself (and my fiance, and our three cats!) in the vast city of Los Angeles. I love vegan red velvet cupcakes, pilates ,and mid-century furniture. Mr. Sprinkle and I met when my band toured through his city (we bonded over cake and a mutual love of Morrissey) and we are getting married on the four year anniversary of our first date. When I am not teaching preschool (or blogging!) you can find me perfecting recipes, petting kittens, hiking in Griffith Park, and overusing exclamation points. We are planning a vegan, green-as-possible, DIY wedding, and I couldn't be more excited to share all of the details!

Sprinkle Secret Honeymoon Story 4

November 6th, 2009 @ 5:27 pm by Mrs. Sprinkle

The final leg of our honeymoon journey was the part I was looking forward to the most; three days and two nights spent in Asheville, North Carolina!

It was still raining when we arrived at our final bed and breakfast, the Beaufort House, but that didn’t stop us from getting excited over the giant porch. We were even greeted by this guy:

I’m not even sure what he is, some kind of caterpillar?!

Our stay in Asheville was much like the rest of the honeymoon: relaxing, casual, fun!
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Mrs. Rainbow, Tampa Age and Occupation: 22, Makeup Artist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Electrical Engineer/Programmer Engagement Date: November 27, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: The Gamble Plantation About Me: I'm a quirky (and slightly Type-A) freelance makeup artist who was born in Washington State, raised in Alabama, and now living with my one and only in sunny Florida. I'm fashion and beauty obsessed, and have recently discovered my inner domestic diva extraordinaire. I'm a wannabe chef, decorating addict, and trying desperately to be as crafty as possible---albeit only with a glue gun. I'm hopelessly in love with my fiance, and all things sparkly and feathery. Despite the glittery exterior, I'm a total hippie on the inside. When I'm not making up pretty faces, I love doing what I can to help people, animals, and the environment. Someday the FI and I will change the world, but first we're tackling our modern-vintage-Marie-Antoinette-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland inspired wedding. I just can't wait to be Mrs. Rainbow!

Somewhere over the Rainbow: Journey to the Dress Part Trois

November 6th, 2009 @ 4:59 pm by Mrs. Rainbow

The Finale!

Read up on parts one and two!

When I set foot in Brides by Demetrios, I was floored. The store was uh-may-zing. It was huge. So far, I had only tried on about 5 dresses, and I was about to try on about 25 more. I kid you not, their selection is virtually endless. I’m fully convinced that there is a dress there for anyone and everyone.

Walking in, I was immediately greeted by Deja. If you’re in Tampa and happen to go to Brides by Demetrios, ask for her, seriously! She is literally the nicest and most welcoming salesperson I have ever met in my life. Her sister also works there, and I felt like they were my sisters from another mister. Awesome, I tell you! This place was growing on me fast! Now if only there was a way to work a dress from there into my budget…

I temporarily put the budget issue out of my mind and told Deja exactly what I was looking for—lots of lace, no sparkle, A-line silhouette, empire waist. We looked around the store and gathered about 15 dresses that fit my criteria. Here are my favorites from that round (yes, I tried on so many I had rounds!):

This was by far the most simple one. It was lovely, and a great starting point, but I didn’t love it.

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Mrs. Trail Mix, New York Age and Occupation: 26, PE Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, MBA Student Engagement Date: March 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Tannery Pond at the Darrow School About Me: I'm a country girl who somehow found herself living in the Big Apple and loving every minute of it. I'm planning a rustic, country-chic wedding in my hometown in upstate New York and it's going to be a Party with a capital P. White wine, flea markets and running keep me happy and my friends, family and fiance are my world. I'm a little bit crafty, a little bit crazy but mostly just crazy in love.

The Great Caterer Saga: Part 2

November 6th, 2009 @ 4:34 pm by Mrs. Trail Mix

I left you last, hanging in suspense, dying to hear what I ended up with for a catering service (right?). Before I continue with the story, I wanted to talk a little bit about my expectations for the food. I already mentioned our bare-bones menu ideas in my last post. Here is what I did not want, under any circumstances:

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Fancy food, exactly the opposite of what I am looking for….

Yup, fancy food. Honestly, I’ve found that my favorite food experiences have been when the preparation is simple, the ingredients are fresh and everything is light and complementary. I don’t like a whole lot of differing flavors competing for tongue space!
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Mrs. Pretzel, Seattle Age and Occupation: 32 Learning, Training, and Development Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28 Manufacturing Engineer Engagement Date: September 2, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Catholic Church & The Engine Room at Georgetown Studios About Me: I’m just a thirty-something girl who never dreamed of weddings, poofy dresses, or ritzy receptions. I am a rabid knitter, except recently, wedding projects have replaced my yarn and needles. I’ve been fiercely independent since the age of 2 and 30 years later I think my family and friends had given up on me settling down and getting married. Ironically, I had to go all the way to Seattle to find a boy from Purdue. We fell in love over Seattle Beers and cooking together. I love NASCAR, he loves Legos. I can talk like a Muppet and he can fit a whole McDonald’s cheeseburger in his mouth. We are a two reception couple, currently planning a brewery inspired bash.

Quickie Project: Signature Cocktail Sign

November 6th, 2009 @ 4:10 pm by Mrs. Pretzel

I got the idea to mock up a project that has been in the back of my mind lately: the signature cocktail sign.

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I think we’ve already established that Mr Pretzel and I are beer snobs (if we haven’t established that yet—we are, in fact, beer geeks). If it was up to us we would serve 5 different types of brews and forgo the wine and cocktails. But that wouldn’t make us good hosts. We’ll be offering red and white wine in addition to a signature cocktail. Mojito, Margarita, Mimosa? Not here. Our signature cocktail has a story. One that makes me both happy and sad every time I think about it.

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Mrs. Poodle, Santiago, Chile/San Bernardino, CA Age and Occupation: 27, Industrial & Web Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Firefighter & Mountain Patrol Engagement Date: February 25, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Mr. P's Grandparents’ Ranch About Me: I’m a Chilean girl who's crazy about nature and swimming. I enjoy carving, drawing, reading and sewing; I drool over computers, fabric, pretty paper, purple and patterns. To me, chocolate should be one of the seven wonders, right next to lemon pie. I never thought an exchange work experience program was going to change my life forever, but while working in California, I met Mr. Poodle, and ever since my days are better and brighter. We are two goofy souls that, after finding each other, couldn’t help but want to be together forever. It has being a long and sometimes hard road, since we have to deal with such a long distance between us, but we are now facing the last stage of our Fiancé Visa, and soon we will be together. You know the best part? We will be married! So I’ll be blogging from Chile until just a few months before our “green and purple” wedding.

Remember My Handmade Wedding Dress?

November 6th, 2009 @ 3:35 pm by Mrs. Poodle

Well, I don’t think you can, because I forgot to show you pictures of the dress when I finished it a few days before I came to CA. Well, the history of the dress begins like this…

One day in a closet far, far away, a Poodle bride wanted to take pictures of her perfect wedding dress.

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(If you are not a male Poodle you can keep on reading the rest of the story after the jump. Remember My Handmade Wedding Dress? : wedding diy wedding dress Wink05 wink05 )
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Mrs. Star, New York City Age and Occupation: 22, Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Casting Assistant Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Ceremony: The Kraine Theatre, Reception: Midtown Loft & Terrace About Me: I’m a professional actress who’s always had New York City in her blood and I'm finally getting the chance to make a home in Manhattan with my fiancé, my dog, and my big dreams! I love polka dots, craft projects, Dunkin’ Donuts’ iced coffee, and anything sparkly. I’m having a blast planning our elegant/dramatic/New York City/acting-themed/largely-DIY wedding and am thrilled to be the youngest current Miss Blogger!

“Αστέρι” is Greek for Star : The Colors

November 6th, 2009 @ 3:19 pm by Mrs. Star

For a bright and bold color-lovin’ gal such as myself (look for me, I’m the only person in New York City not wearing a black coat), there’s just no beating Greece! Everywhere we turned, there was one fabulous array of dazzling color after another. I was in heaven, and wondering why we don’t decorate like this here in the United States!

I hope you love the shots I took of all the colors as much as I do…

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Buildings in Oia on Santorini were bold and beautiful

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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt, Dallas Age and Occupation: 28, Special Projects Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Equity Trader Engagement Date: March 19, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Marie Gabrielle, Dallas About Me: I was born and raised in Texas, and have lived in several of the cities across the state, but I currently reside in Austin. I went to college in Boston and have a special place in my heart for the Northeast. I love reading, shopping, wine, reuniting with college friends that are scattered across the country, reality TV, trying out new recipes, and attempting all the DIY projects that come along with wedding planning. I'm a "bleeding heart, save the world type" and thankfully my job allows me to work on legislation and policy to help out those in need. I met Mr. Frozen Yogurt in a bar, though he doesn't even drink! And now we are planning a modern yet vintage wedding in Dallas while dealing with the trials and tribulations of first time homeownership.

Most Romantic Wedding Band

November 6th, 2009 @ 2:30 pm by Mrs. Frozen Yogurt

Have you ever found something while planning your wedding that you just knew you had to have? Well, I’ve had that happen several times, but I’ve never had to have anything as much as I’ve needed this.

I was stumbling around on Etsy, which is not all that uncommon for me these days, and I came across the most perfect piece of jewelry from Fabuluster. And it wasn’t even for me. Nope, not for my bridesmaids either (as you may have guessed from the title), it was for Mr. Fro Yo!

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Did you see the inside of that ring? How about a close up?
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Mrs. Hamster, New York City Age and Occupation: 28, Finance Gal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Finance Guy Engagement Date: March 9, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: The Pierre Hotel About Me: I'm an original Jersey girl living it up in the big NYC! I love baking for others, hosting brunches, and exploring NYC with my mans. Besides Mr. Hamster (of course), I'm attracted to shiny things, bold colors, snacks, matching and coordination, pork and duck fats, miniature versions of things, corny jokes and puns. We are planning a swanky Spring wedding in the heart of NYC, followed by a second reception in Singapore. From one city that never sleeps to another - I can't imagine a more exciting ride!

Hammy Verdict: Chocolate Show vs. Wedding Show

November 6th, 2009 @ 2:05 pm by Mrs. Hamster

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend two shows. The Chocolate Show was an exhibition of all things chocolate - cooking demonstrations, book signings, chocolate fashion, and TONS of samples. The Wedding Salon was an exhibition of all things wedding - makeup demonstrations, pamphlet giveaways, wedding fashion and… SOME samples. So how did the two compare?

1. Price
The Chocolate Show was $35, and I treated Mr. Hammy, so I was out a cool $70. On the other hand, tickets to the Wedding Salon, with a coupon code, were free. I did *not* treat Mr. Hammy to the Wedding Salon, although we did attend the spring Wedding Salon show together. We had just gotten engaged, and I was young and naïve. Ladies, do you want to see true fear in your man’s eyes? Take him to a wedding show.
Chocolate Show: 0, Wedding Show: 1

2. Initial Wait
We went to the Chocolate Show on its last day (Sunday), relatively early in the day, so the wait wasn’t too bad. In fact, we were able to walk right in. For the Wedding Salon, the line was ginormous! I waited in line for about 35 minutes, and unfortunately ended up staying at the show around 20 minutes - it was a great show so it was really crowded, and I’m a crowd wimp.
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Relationship Series: Pets

November 6th, 2009 @ 1:39 pm by Beehive

Be sure to check out all the posts in our Relationship Series here!

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What is your/your SO’s stance on pets (are you in agreeance on the kind, and how many, or does the subject make you fight ‘like cats and dogs’)?

Relationship Series: Pets : wedding features relationship series Frenchfries Miss French Fries - When Mr. FF and I got together, I liked dogs, but he wasn’t a huge fan of cats because of allergies. He had a dog that I met on our 2nd date, and I loved him! I had a cat that he met pretty early on, and has genuinely grown to love (he holds her all the time and loves when she licks his nose!) and he’s built up some sort of weird allergy immunity towards her so that he doesn’t sneeze constantly when she’s around. It worked out really well!

When we moved in together, we weren’t sure how the dog and cat would get along, but it worked out great. They got along just fine… so fine, in fact, that we decided to get another dog! Our house is somewhat of a zoo, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

I grew up a huge animal lover, so I’m not sure I could marry someone that wasn’t a fan of pets. I’ve even made Mr. FF promise to move us somewhere warm when we retire so that we can open a shelter for cats & dogs.

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How Sweet It Is…

November 6th, 2009 @ 1:09 pm by Mrs. Pudding

Well, it goes without saying that I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to be here. I was home alone when I got the email from Pengy, and did the only thing I could think of to celebrate – I cleaned the bathroom. Now, usually I’m not the one to clean for fun, but I just had all of this energy that I needed to burn! Of course, when it came time to write my introduction post, all of that energy mysteriously disappeared. The pressure to write the perfect introduction overwhelmed me. After all, I have big shoes to fill!

I am a High School English and History teacher who absolutely loves her job. I particularly enjoy teaching Shakespeare because, well, his dirty jokes make me giggle. I am slowly adjusting to my new life in Vermont with Mr. Pudding, although I am still fiercely patriotic when it comes to my adopted home land of Canada (think Robin Scherbatsky). Mr. Pudding and I met in college, and had a long distance relationship that lasted for two years after school ended. We are so happy to have that part of our lives behind us.

Our wedding will be heavily influenced by our common Polish heritage. When you come from a Polish-Catholic family, there are some conventions that you do not break. I kid you not, when I mentioned colourful (yes, the “u” is Canadian) shoes to Mama Pudding, she said: “That’s a wonderful idea, how about a nice gold or silver?” We are trying to incorporate unique and special details into the wedding without giving Mama Pudding a heart attack.
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Mrs. Snow Pea, New York Age and Occupation: 26, Architectural Engineer and student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Web Designer Engagement Date: July 4, 2005 Wedding Date: August 18, 2007 About Me: I am a DIY gal. From cooking, home improvements to wedding. Mr. Snow Pea and I met in college, and since then we've been like peas and carrots! Love cooking, traveling, and fishing.

Our Super-8 Wedding film by Wes Jones

November 6th, 2009 @ 12:50 pm by Mrs. Snow Pea

Here is short clip from our full edited wedding film by Wes Jones. I’m so happy to be able to share this with you all! I’ll admit, I make all of our family and friends watch it when they come over to our house. When I first saw one of his films, I thought, ‘That’s it! That’s how I want to go down in history! Timeless!’