How to Plan a Wedding… Google-Style
May 12th, 2008 @ 4:50 pm by Mrs. Canary
Mr. Canary finds some sick sadistic pleasure in reminding me how many months, weeks, and days we have left until the wedding because he likes to watch my face drop and contort with horror when I think I have so much more to do, and I’ve only got X number of days to do it. Here’s where it gets all better… Mr. Canary was a Gmail convert eons ago. I only started using it when we began making wedding plans… and now the benefits are totally evident.
First, I’m sure everyone who reads blogs or blogs themselves is already a big fan of Google Reader. I am! Unfortunately, with all that’s been going on, my reader is backlogged with 1,000+ items. Scary, huh? It’ll make for good reading after the wedding. 
If you don’t use Google Reader and read lots of blogs, you should check it out. Before Google Reader, I used to bookmark all my favorite blogs and then go back and check every day for updates. This is by far much more efficient, especially if you get all geeked out like me and meticulously add tags to each blog you subscribe to.
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Practice Makes Perfect
May 9th, 2008 @ 6:10 pm by Mrs. Canary
After finding the perfect underwear, I had an excuse to try on my gown again. Not that there’s ever not a good excuse… but my gown had just been hanging out for the past 10 months hidden away in my closet. I had not tried it since I first got it. Mr. Canary was also out for an all-night concert so there would be no chance that he’d happen upon me in the gown.
I was nervous because I was worried about having buyer’s remorse, but when I finally got it on (it is not easy pulling on a corseted gown by yourself!) I felt like a bride and fell in love with it all over again. I marveled at the perfect shade of ivory and the sash color (which I was also subconsciously worried that I would hate). With just a little over two months to go until the wedding, I felt the excitement start to really bubble while I was in the gown.
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In Need of a Lift
May 8th, 2008 @ 4:29 pm by Mrs. Canary
With fittings and alterations for my wedding gown just around the corner, I started to shop for some good underwear.
Nowadays I buy 90% of all my things online, so the internet was the first place I looked. I ordered a few pieces from Her Room, which was a great shopping experience. Everything arrived quickly and there is a flexible bridal return policy. But I just couldn’t find the right fit. I was in search of a long line bra or bustier that would support without being too constricting.
These are the three pieces I tried:
I actually loved the look and feel of this bra. It’s very sexy and still functional. I also liked the front closures making it easy for me to clasp it myself, but the cups were too big and I don’t think the bodice provided enough support.
Va Bien La Flirt Alert Bustier Bra 810
$68
Love At First Cycle
May 5th, 2008 @ 2:58 pm by Mrs. Canary
Despite being in wedding crunch time, Mr. Canary and I (along with our MOH) decided to participate in the Five Boro Bike Tour yesterday. It was the first time for all of us and despite the grueling 42 miles, we had a blast!
MOH, Mr. Canary, and me
All bright-eyed and pumped at the starting line up for the tour. We met up at 6:30 AM!
Looking Good. Smelling Good.
May 3rd, 2008 @ 2:29 pm by Mrs. Canary
I read Creature Comforts every day and am delighted when EZ posts her DIY tutorials. I found this one perfect for a bridesmaid, hostess or even Mother’s Day gift. Simple and very budget friendly. EZ even provides the template and file for you to download her label designs.
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Wai-Ching Revisited
May 2nd, 2008 @ 10:24 am by Mrs. Canary
I got so excited after seeing this post on Elizabeth Anne Designs. From my previous post on a reception dress, most of you know that I am absolutely in love with Wai-Ching designs and the designer, Chrissy Wai-Ching (I seem to have crushes on a lot of my vendors!)
Anyway, I saw this dress in Chrissy’s studio when I had my final fitting of my Bliss dress back in March and almost had dress envy. I was just amazed at all the detail… the bodice and pleated neckline… the fantastic pink train. So I was actually giddy when I found Heather Gilson’s blog with photos from this bride’s wedding. (By the way, if you check out Heather’s blog you’ll be sucked into hours of scrolling through and admiring all her beautiful pictures. Anyone looking for a photographer in Washington?)
Without further ado, here is another Wai-Ching masterpiece… I promise I will unveil mine after the final alterations!
I can’t get over the hot pink train.
{Image from here}
Wedded Bliss In Salem
May 1st, 2008 @ 12:13 pm by Mrs. Canary
Mr. Canary and I were visiting Boston last weekend (thanks to fabulous fares on BoltBus) and decided to stop by for the opening of Wedded Bliss, a new exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Now I know what you’re thinking… aren’t you supposed to be witch hunting in Salem? Well yes, you can do that along with visit many other historic sites, but I think the PEM is a hidden gem. It’s the perfect sized museum and for any sailing or boat aficionados out there, it has a great collection of nautical history and memorabilia. Not to mention the museum’s prized exhibition is an awesome Chinese house that was transported brick by brick and then re-built on-site as it was in China.
At first, Mr. Canary and I were scoffing at the idea of a whole exhibition devoted to marriage and weddings, but we actually had a great time! Not only were there great demonstrations and other interactive programming, we learned a lot from the exhibit itself. It was like going to an abridged historical bridal show.
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The Man Himself
April 29th, 2008 @ 5:19 pm by Mrs. Canary
Not my man… but another I greatly admire… Mr. Louboutin.
Image from The New York Times, Sunday, April 27, 2008
Please pardon the crooked scan!
Lookee at what I found in this week’s New York Times Style section. Have a real “Hello, lover” moment and meet the maestro himself at Barney’s! He’ll be at the New York and Beverly Hills stores in early May.
The Hostess With the Mostess
April 24th, 2008 @ 10:28 am by Mrs. Canary
From one of my favorite artists and domestic commentator, Anne Taintor
{Image from here}
Mr. Canary and I took the plunge and registered at Crate and Barrel a few months back. Though we are combining two households and really don’t need more “stuff,” we decided to register for a few items for our new home for the more traditional guests.
Favors To Savor
April 23rd, 2008 @ 11:55 am by Mrs. Canary
{Image from www.amainyc.com}
Last Christmas I discovered Amai cookies and was reminded of them when I finished my last scrumptious green tea cookie a few months ago. I was very sad and decided to go online and find more. Instead of just finding more cookies, I found my favors.
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Mrs. Canary, New York
Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Journalist/Editor
Engagement Date: February 16, 2007
Wedding Date: July, 2008
Blogging Since: October 19, 2007
Venue: Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers
About Me: I'm a born and raised New Yorker who loves all things crafty and artsy, food (cheese and dessert!), magazines, and shoes. I'm a power shopper always on the lookout for good deals or great quality-- sometimes I'm lucky and I find both! I love to dance and "shake what my momma gave me" but can also really enjoy a quiet night in with Mr. Canary and a good episode of Seinfeld or curl up with a good book.
