Miss Flamingo, Montreal, Canada
Age and Occupation: 24, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Nursing Student
Engagement Date: December 2004
Wedding Date: June 2008
Venue: Imperia Hotel (modern chic hotel)
About Me: I am a passionate designer who loves anything pretty. I heart all paper products (eco-friendly of course). My passion revolves around anything considered glamour; vintage and modern. In my free time, I love reading Martha mags, designing jewelry and making a pit-stop at Starbucks for a chai latte. I'm also a chocoholic at heart and my family drools over my homemade truffles.
For a Superhero
May 16th, 2008 @ 4:23 pm by Miss Flamingo
If Mr. Flamingo could fly and have all of Superman’s powers, he would be the happiest man alive (it’d make him happier than getting married to me - I’m serious 
) His bond with Superman is unbreakable… so I have to play Lois Lane once in a while.
Via Janvonholleben
Our Dance, No Song
May 15th, 2008 @ 5:27 pm by Miss Flamingo
Our first dance song choice has been a source of debate for the longest time, but being almost a month away from the wedding, I think it’s time to make a decision. I wanted to use “our song” - I truly love it and it would have so much more meaning if we danced to it on our wedding day. It’s not a popular song and that’s what I love about it. I’m really into unique song choices and Lifehouse’s Take me away (acoustic version) is just that.
Cake Beauty… Help Needed
May 14th, 2008 @ 2:00 pm by Miss Flamingo
Because I want our cake to match our whole themed wedding, I thought it would be easier if I designed it rather than try explaining everything to our baker over email or phone. Depending on how many slices we will get, it might be a 3 tier or 4 tier cake.After looking at all the designs I liked, this is what I came up with: (for a 3 tier cake)
Vintage Ambiance
May 13th, 2008 @ 10:25 am by Miss Flamingo
If there is one thing Mr. Flamingo was really interested in, it was the decor of the reception site. He wanted to have a specific look and since we’re going vintage, he thought it would be neat to go all out and rent outdoor lighting - but for inside. That’s exactly what we will be doing.
Two weeks ago, Mr. Flamingo and I went to Paul Gregoire a local lighting company which offers rental services. We wanted to recreate a vintage-in-the-park kinda look and this is what we got…
A Victorian inspired 5 branch lamp post
Non-RSVPers
May 12th, 2008 @ 1:34 pm by Miss Flamingo
I was told that I should include an earlier reply by date on our RSVP cards to ensure that we would get all our responses a month before our wedding. I knew I would receive late replies - it’s a given. Well, we put a May 10th deadline and it has officially passed.
I knew we would have some people who wouldn’t respond on time, but I never thought so many people in my family would find it hard to mail a postcard, as it was prestamped. We sent out 75 invitations, and 18 of those RSVPs have not yet found their way back to our mailbox - that’s 24% non - rsvpers.
Au Naturale
May 9th, 2008 @ 2:40 pm by Miss Flamingo
If there is one thing I am comfortable with, it’s going braless. I’m not afraid to say it - I like my boobs and letting them free once in a while has never hurt anyone.
When I tried on my dress I went au naturel and it fit perfectly - little or no alterations needed to be done. I know it’s pretty to have the matchy matchy undergarments, but I will be much more comfortable with no bra.
via Rolling Stones
That being said, is anyone else going all natural for the big day?
And Action…
May 7th, 2008 @ 4:47 pm by Miss Flamingo
Last night I received a private message from a fabulous weddingbee reader, fadedblue, who said she had found a really great piece that would be perfect for my wedding theme.
Really intrigued, I clicked on the link she sent me and my jaw dropped. WOW… vintage inspired movie projectors. I’m in love and so is Mr. Flamingo.
Small - $79.99 , Big- $99.99 via Potterybarn
Bits and Pieces
May 7th, 2008 @ 11:11 am by Miss Flamingo
I’ve avoided the topic of our centerpieces for quite some time now, because I didn’t know what to do. We absolutely wanted some type of chandelier on a stand, but I had to figure out how. During the holidays while I was doing my Christmas shopping at Winners/Homesense, I suddenly had this “AWWWWWWWW” moment - almost as though a glowing light appeared on what seemed to be the perfect centerpiece.
Now before I spill the beans on our centerpieces, I thought I would just share bits and pieces and let your imagination take over. They aren’t completely finished, but this weekend I will take pictures of the final product. Until then I have tonnes of unsticking labels and washing to do.Here is what makes up the centerpieces:
Tea light holders with white embellishment
Lip Love: L’Oreal Infallible
May 5th, 2008 @ 3:25 pm by Miss Flamingo
If there is one thing I dislike, it’s applying and reapplying lip gloss or lipstick. On a day to day basis I can deal, but on the most important day of my life… I don’t want to waste time reapplying. Our photographer will be taking shots here and there when I least expect it, and my lips need to look beautiful at all times.
I heard through the grapevine that there was one gloss that was the bomb-diggity. I needed to test it out for myself, so this weekend I went to the pharmacy/drugstore to buy L’Oreal Infaillible never fail lip gloss. I was pleasantly surprised - it worked and I liked it!
via L’Oreal
Tables Need To Dress Up Too…
May 3rd, 2008 @ 10:28 pm by Miss Flamingo
When I checked out our venue we only had one option for our table linens - white tablecloth with a classic ivory overlay. At first I thought it was fine. Ivory matched our wedding colors, but having a white tablecloth, ivory overlay, ivory napkin and white plates… I have a feeling it might look washed out. So now I’m looking for table covers to add that extra glam.
