Ms. Sloth, PhiladelphiaAge and Occupation: 35, Account Manager and Fashion BloggerFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Design AdminEngagement Date: December 25, 2009Wedding Date: May 2011Venue: Bartram's GardenAbout Me: I'm an internet junkie and music snob with a good eye for a bargain. I couldn't live without thrift store shopping, cheeseburgers, sushi, Coke Zero, websites devoted to silly photos of baby animals, Photoshop, and Mr. Sloth. Speaking of which, he and I are a pair of goofball homebody nerds who love our beagle (the most ridiculously adorable dog EVER) to an embarrassing degree. We're planning a low-key and intimate yet festive and quirky outdoor wedding with DIY details and deeply personal touches, and it's all taking place in the city where we fell in love and call home: Philadelphia.
Don’t get me wrong: I looooove my ring. I picked it out myself. I love the design, I love the fact that it’s vintage, and I love that it symbolizes our commitment.
Personal Photo (I really need a prettier photo of my ring, no?)
Mrs. Husky, DenverAge and Occupation: 26, Systems AdministratorFiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Mechanical Engineer, recently laid offEngagement Date: August 14, 2009Wedding Date: October 2010Venue: Rancho San CarlosAbout Me: I am planning a quirky-crafty wedding with my recently out-of-work fiancé for a (fingers crossed!) warm October afternoon. We are two self-professed nerds with an affinity for all things outdoors---be it rain, snow or shine. Recently relocated from the drizzly Northwest, we're enjoying the many sun-soaked days in the mile high city. Our day will be filled with both of our large families and friends, a self-served Cajun feast, and a Zydeco-style jazz band rocking beneath the beams of a historic red barn.
I had originally written this post with the intention of it becoming my last published post before I became a Mrs. I failed. But the good news is, my “window in action” photo is actually—wait for it—IN ACTION! So that’s worth something, right? If you need a refresher, you can find it in Part I and Part II.
Three weeks had gone by since my tumble down the stairs, and as you may have gathered from my last post, my foot is full recovered. Now that all memories of my window disasters were starting to fade, it was time to resume my wedding-window-program. Here is the completed project in action:
Mrs. Penguin, Northern CaliforniaAge and Occupation: 27, Weddingbee Editor in ChiefFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Doctor of Physical TherapyEngagement Date: January 29, 2007Wedding Date: June 7, 2008Blogging Since: September 14, 2007Venue: Winery in the Gold CountryAbout Me: I love the Spice Girls, dogs with underbites, bean burritos, making messes, high fives, avoiding showers, crossword puzzles, blogs, weddings, and blogs about weddings!
Pronovias showcased their new 2011 collection last night! I’ve always been smitten by Pronovias; their designs are always so carefree and flowy. It was extremely hard to pick a favorite from this gorgeous collection!
Mrs. Hippo, New York City/Dallas, TXAge and Occupation: 34, Event Planner for a Non-Profit Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance ITEngagement Date: August 8, 2009Wedding Date: March 2011Venue: Samuel Lynne Galleries and Marc EventsAbout Me: I’m a thirty-something bride living in New York City and planning a modern-ish wedding in Dallas, Texas. I love trashy reality television (Jersey Shore, anyone?), online shopping, Sunday brunch, Central Park, and random celebrity spottings on the streets of Manhattan. While I love NYC, I miss good Tex-Mex, my college friends, central A/C, and being in close proximity to a Target. I’m thrilled to finally be planning an event that’s not work-related and to be marrying my best friend in what I hope will be a unique and personal ceremony followed by a reception with plenty of good food, good drinks, and dancing (regardless if it’s good or not).
During Planapalooza 2010, King Hippo and I met with our officiant to discuss the ceremony details. It was a great meeting, and we were able to solidify the order of things and talk about our readings and our vows. (More on that to come.) But much to my surprise, the meeting with our officiant helped us to make a decision about our first look.
If you remember from this post, King Hippo and I were on opposite sides of the first look debate. I wanted time to take pictures of us all fresh faced and tear free; King Hippo wanted the surprise of seeing me for the first time as I walked down the aisle. It was an ongoing discussion with no end in sight. Several times King Hippo said it would be OK to do the first look since I clearly was worried about the logistics, but I knew he really preferred to keep the first look a surprise.
Near the end of our meeting with our officiant, Mr. K, I casually asked him his thoughts about the first look. I don’t know why I asked. I mean, it really had nothing to do with the ceremony. But I’m glad I did… I think. Read more…
Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VAAge and Occupation: 25, Writer/EditorFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk ManagerEngagement Date: October 3, 2009Wedding Date: April 2011Venue: Oxon Hill ManorAbout Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.
Mrs. Ostrich, San Francisco/HawaiiAge and Occupation: 30, Fashion Buyer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 38, CopywriterEngagement Date: October 4, 2009Wedding Date: April 2011Venue: Sweet ceremony by the sea and sunset celebration on the North Shore of HawaiiAbout Me: Born in the city of angels and residing in the city by the bay, I’m a fearless fashion buyer by day, a passionate blog author by night and a dreamy bride-to-be in between. I thank my lucky stars to live in such a stunning city that gives me gifts like organic honey lavender ice cream, movie nights in the park, tucked away beaches, legendary record stores, '80s dance parties, awesome sports teams, stellar flea markets, and vintage bookshops. Oh, and I love to dance! We always find every excuse to escape to the beach, and decided a little seaside wedding in Hawaii is our idea of bliss. Full of our favorite people, music, food and sparkly lights, this is one sunset celebration we will always remember.
When I first got accepted as a bee, I wondered if I’d feel the urge to write a post about the not-so-fun parts of planning a wedding. See, I’m a “glass is half full” kind of gal and usually try and shoo those worries and frustrations out the door before they can sour my mood. Read more…
Mrs. Lioness, AtlantaAge and Occupation: 25, Physical TherapistFiance's Age and Occupation: 25, AttorneyEngagement Date: August 29, 2009Wedding Date: April 2011Venue: Anthony’s Fine DiningAbout Me: I’m a Southern girl with New England roots. I say "wicked" and "y’all" in the same sentence and I like to drink sweet tea with my lobster. Mr. Lion and I are both former Floridians now living in Atlanta, which fortunately is still SEC country...Go Gators! We both love baseball, coffee, traveling, cooking, and playing Words with Friends with each other on our iPhones all day long. I’m very passionate about the things and the people I love, and I tend to plan things with all of my heart...our wedding, of course, is no different! Oh, and also Mr. Lion is a first generation American of Cuban descent. I may look more like Lucy than Ricky, but I’m doing my best to incorporate some Latin elements into our vintage-garden-Southern wedding!
In addition to our groceries, a map, and a list of our favorite local places, I wanted to include a personal note in our OOT bags. Sticking with our local theme, I found these lovely letterpress note cards:
Yes, they’re beautiful, but I had my reservations. First of all, they were a little too expensive for me. My main concern, however, was the wording. “Greetings from Atlanta?” It may sound trivial, but I really wanted “Welcome to Atlanta.” I know, I know, cue Luda soundtrack. But seriously. We’re welcoming them into our home, not greeting them from afar! Read more…
ContestsFeature Launched: Oct 5, 2006About: Weddingbee contests and giveaways.
It’s a week of giveaways from Weddingbee’s new shops! Today, treat your bridesmaids to fun gifts on us! Right now we’re giving away $100 worth of bridesmaids’ gifts from the Weddingbee Favors’ Bridesmaid Gift section!
To enter, visit Favors by Weddingbee and return to this post to tell us what your favorite product in the shop is! For a second chance to win, follow Weddingbee on Twitter and retweet this contest (if you’re already a follower, simply retweet by clicking here!). Then come back here and let us know that you followed/retweeted. You have until Monday, October 25 at 11:59 PM PST to enter. Good luck!
Mrs. Giraffe, ChicagoAge and Occupation: 23, Graphic DesignerFiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student TeacherEngagement Date: October 23, 2008Wedding Date: May 2011Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country ClubAbout Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!
Despite the fact that I’ve actually never once felt like P. Diddy when I’ve just woken up in the morning, I haven’t discovered yet if I’m flossy or not, and—to this day—I cannot tell you what a Hollaback Girl is, I’d like to think I’m pretty up to date with the music scene these days. I used to be an indie-music girl, but the hour-long car ride to and from work for the last six months has had me listening to the radio and keeping up with the music that’s popular now.
And truthfully? Sure, I love indie and folk music with all my heart, but I’m a closet Lady Gaga addict. It’s true—I love her in all her Kermit the Frog and meat-suit-wearing goodness.
Mrs. Glasses, Tokyo/Los Angeles, CAAge and Occupation: 24, English teacherFiance's Age and Occupation: 27, English teacherEngagement Date: September 2008Wedding Date: October 2010 Venue: Parents' backyardAbout Me: I’m an expat living in Tokyo. I’ve been in Japan for almost three years now, where I met my fantastic English fiance. It’s time to leave Japan, so we are planning a fun, intimate, backyard ceremony back home in the suburbs of L.A. in October. Our wedding will be a mix of my love for food, beer, my Japanese culture, and Mr. G’s Englishness. We are on a tiny budget and DIYing almost everything!
Our bachelor & bachelorette party kicked my butt last weekend, but this week I got off my butt and was a busy, busy bee. Our wedding is FAST approaching and I need to get all our projects done so I can play with Team England - they are arriving this weekend!
I’ve got a lot on my plate but luckily my mom has taken over a lot. Even before we were in America, I got this gem of an e-mail from my tiny Japanese mom:
You are so fascinating for cup cakes for dessert, so, I maid two towers for cup cake. I just copy the idea from wedding bee. It looks cute tower. I show you latter.
Ms. Sloth, PhiladelphiaAge and Occupation: 35, Account Manager and Fashion BloggerFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Design AdminEngagement Date: December 25, 2009Wedding Date: May 2011Venue: Bartram's GardenAbout Me: I'm an internet junkie and music snob with a good eye for a bargain. I couldn't live without thrift store shopping, cheeseburgers, sushi, Coke Zero, websites devoted to silly photos of baby animals, Photoshop, and Mr. Sloth. Speaking of which, he and I are a pair of goofball homebody nerds who love our beagle (the most ridiculously adorable dog EVER) to an embarrassing degree. We're planning a low-key and intimate yet festive and quirky outdoor wedding with DIY details and deeply personal touches, and it's all taking place in the city where we fell in love and call home: Philadelphia.
I bartended on and off for nine years and taught bartending school for about a year. Because of that, I was always the person who got stuck mixing drinks for people at parties instead of mingling and, you know, actually enjoying myself (bitter? me?). I haven’t set foot behind a bar since 2004, though, so I’m no longer up on the newest trendy drinks and liquor brands. I also don’t drink nearly as often as I used to.
But I’m still the one who my friends turn to for booze advice. The resident expert, if you will. Still, I was surprised to see how many options there are for wedding bars. Here are some of the most popular options, as well as some pros and cons for each.
Mrs. Earrings, Fresno, CA/ Nelson, New ZealandAge and Occupation: 20, Student, Wannabe Writer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 19, Photography StudentEngagement Date: February 14, 2010Wedding Date: January 2011Venue: Gardens of the WorldAbout Me: I'm a girl from down under who grew up in Indonesia and I'm marrying a California boy. I'm addicted to all things sweet, have never met a chocolate silk pie than can get the better of me, and have dreams of one day being a fulltime novelist. I go weak in the knees for lace, tea cups, and a beautifully crafted sentence. When I get excited about something (whether it is historical linguistics or the Beatles) I tend to go overboard in research, and planning this wedding is no different. Mr. Earrings is my high school sweetheart, my best friend, and somehow we combine all our quirks into one big happy mess.
As my Hen Party approaches I thought it that it might be high time to share my outfit for that with you, as well as some contenders for my other pre-wedding outfits.
Having this wedding has meant I will have a huge amount of opportunities to dress up this summer. Other than my Hen Party, there will also be a shower, welcome party, rehearsal, farewell lunch, and not to mention at least two other weddings to attend, plus Christmas of course (We get to wear summer dresses on Christmas Day here in NZ. You know you’re jealous). So I am trying to get Girl-Scout-prepared for all these events by finding outfits early.
Enough waffling, it’s time to view some contenders!
Dress #1 is a darling yellow and grey bubble-hemmed dress from Mod Cloth
Mrs. Beagle, AustinAge and Occupation: 26, Electrical EngineerFiance's Age and Occupation: 28, FinanceEngagement Date: July 12, 2008Wedding Date: October 2009Venue: Church Ceremony/Reception at The Waterford HouseAbout Me: I am a true, but rare, Austinite---I was born, raised, and continue to live in this great city! Although
I am an engineer by day, I feed my inner creative side through crafting, sewing, and obsessing over Martha Stewart. I love coffee, my mister, NPR, and exploring all the nooks and crannies of Austin.
I can't wait to share my adventures in DIY and wedding planning with all of you!
Mrs. Knitting, TorontoAge and Occupation: 24, Student Recruitment Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Neuroscience PhD CandidateEngagement Date: October 2009Wedding Date: December 2010Venue: University of Toronto Faculty Club
About Me: I'm a pearl wearing, etiquette book reading Toronto girl who loves cooking and baking, museums, charm bracelets, and collecting books on Jackie Kennedy (a lot). I've been known to spend Sunday mornings at the antique market, Wednesday evenings at sister sushi dinners, and any bit of spare time reading. After six and a half years of many late night walks, watching DVDs together in bed, travelling to places like New York, and Tobermory, doing Sudokus together on the couch, lots of Indian food, the occasional yoga class, moving in together and so much more, Mr. Knitting and I are planning a cozy Christmasy (it's a word!), vintage wedding in Toronto complete with many DIY projects (eek!) and lots of help from our amazing group of family and friends.
While the movies tell us all about love at first sight, I read somewhere once that it’s often the people we have the most vague first impressions of who are the people that end up having the most significant influence on our lives. This is certainly true for Mr. Knitting and myself.
I transferred high schools in the middle of grade eleven and I went from a school of 150 people to a school with something like 1,500 people. One day I was getting something out at my locker and I heard my friend Julie say, “Mr. Knitting, stop staring at Miss Knitting’s butt.” Read more…
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