I love when bees compare their inspiration boards to the real wedding. It is fun to see how inspiration changes over time and how things are executed. It was a lot of fun to look back at my first inspiration board and see how our wedding stacked up.
Credits: Cupcake toppers Birdcage Veil Pew Lanterns Dress Lights Amore Studios Dahlias Paris Hilton Spelled Converse All-Stars
Cupcake photo by Mrs Cherry Pie {Persimmon Images}, all other photos by Amore Studios
Things that didn’t change from inspiration to execution:
Things that changed
So, how do you think we did?
That, my friends, is the end of the Twisted Together recaps. I’ve been blogging on Weddingbee since October 2009 (whoa!) and this weekend Mr Pretzel and I will celebrate our one year anniversary.
As crazy as it sounds, I am not finished with Weddingbee. In November 2010 we had a rustic hometown reception that I am dying to share with you guys, but for now this Pretzel is taking the summer off from wedding blogging. So this isn’t me saying, “Goodbye,” it’s me saying, “See ya soon!”
Until then, you can find me over at Parker Haus Roles where Mr Pretzel and I negotiate life as newlyweds.
Twisted Together Recaps
Wedding Week
Getting Ready
The Ceremony
Photography
The Reception
I think you did great! I saw your recaps and loves your wedding and your colors!!! I’m all for the vintage in anything!!!
you did great with all your color inspiration! Happy one year anniversary to you! 
Wow – you stayed right on line! Looks great – I love seeing the comparison to the inspiration boards.
You rocked the colorful palette! And, glad that it’s only “till next time.” Enjoy the rest of your summer, lady!
Happy Anniversary to the Pretzels! I think you completely accomplished your inspiration! Have a great rest of the summer and I look forward to seeing your rustic reception!
@pookiepie: Thank you! I cannot believe its been one year already!
@Mrs. Tartlet: 
Till next time is a lot easier than goodbye! I still have so much to share!
happy anniversary, pretzels!!
i read through your recaps kinda in big chunks, but it really felt like i was right there celebrating along with everyone else! you’re a great writer, with a great wedding!
i’ve got your new blog on my reader, can’t wait for more pretzel adventures!
Happy Anniversary!! Thank you so much for sharing your wedding, can’t wait to see your rustic reception when you come back!
I can’t believe how close you were from inspiration to execution… it’s amazing! I got so sidetracked .
Can’t wait to read about your later reception… enjoy your summer off!
I adore your brightly colored wedding, I think you did an excellent job executing inspiration to reality!
Mrs. P, your color-filled wedding is one for the ages. I’m going to miss you tons and will be counting down the days til the hometown reception recaps.
Have an awesome summer!
Ahh, I have just loved your recaps so far! I’ll miss you this summer, but am so glad you’ll be coming back!
I think your wedding turned out absolutely beautifully, and I’m so glad you shared it with us! Can’t wait to hear all about the hometown reception!
I love bright colors, but I would never be bold enough to pull off a colorful wedding like this – that’s why I love the Bee, to live vicariously through others! Your wedding was funky & fun & it looked amazing! So happy you’ll be back soon! Happy Anniversary.
I think you did better than the inspiration board! Absolutely gorgeous wedding!
I’ve loved your recaps, Pretzel! I’m glad that you don’t plan on straying too far—we’d miss you too much! You really stuck to your board but I agree with others that your wedding turned out even more fabulous than your inspiration 
Wow! I can’t believe you’ve been blogging for us since November of 2009, that’s such a long time! Enjoy your summer off, and happy anniversary to us! I’d forgotten that we got married on the same weekend!
i love this! great idea to make a “reality board” and compare when it’s all said and done. great way to tangibly see all that you’ve accomplished!
Wow! Love seeing how you turned your inspiration into an awesome wedding. Happy anniversary, have a great summer, and looking forward to your hometown reception recaps in the fall!
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.
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