Weddingbee

My mother has impeccable taste. Ever since I was a little girl I have adored her chic style and absorbed her lessons on fashion. We believe in quality, well made goods that will last a lifetime. We tend to shy away from anything with logos but have a deep appreciation for iconic pieces and craftsmen. Anyhow, many many moons ago my mother and I were having her watch cleaned (a classic Tank with navy lizard strap, a fabulous gift from my father). To entertain myself I floated around the store peering into each glass case, falling in love with almost every piece. I remember that as I looked over the rings and wedding bands, my mother joined me and we dreamt together that one day when (if) I got married this would be the only acceptable ring for such an occasion (sans diamonds…she probably thinks the diamonds are gaudy… I love them):

It’s the Cartier Trinity rolling ring with a few little diamonds. I love it, always have. As you know I have a propensity towards unique and different jewelry. Herein lies the dilemma.
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I’ve been really watching my weight and working really hard to get in shape and lose the post-smoking weight. A while ago I concocted a little program for myself built on tons of research I’d done online and with nutritionists. I work out (almost) everyday and restrict my calories. The restricting of the calories has been pretty easy for me, as I have relied on prepackaged meals (the horrors!) for lunch and dinner about 5 times a week. Think I’ve been having fancy meals delivered? Think again my friends.
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While I’ll be the first to admit a bridal clutch falls pretty low on the list of priorities, I’ll also be the first to admit that I have a bit of a bag addiction.

When I moved into my current home, I had a shelf installed to run the entire perimeter of my room to house my collection. Suffice it to say I will be adding to said collection a special little bag to commemorate W day. I still can’t decide between a light ivory and or/gold combo (perhaps with a blue lining…) or a darker blue one.

That’s where you come in. Can you help me decide?

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Mr. Lemonade and I went home to San Antonio once again this weekend. We were on a mission to find the perfect rehearsal dinner venue. Now, you may be thinking — didn’t we already have the RD venue in the bag? Well, yes and no. You see, we love the place, we really do, but we have had building concerns RE: location. The restaurant is located on the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio. I’m not sure if you know this, but San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the US. The Riverwalk is a HUGE tourist attraction that is constantly bustling with people. Also, our RD will be on a Friday which lends itself to rush hour traffic.

Oh, and Fiesta. Yeah, I think I mentioned this, but Fiesta opens the same day. Thousands of tourists will be descending upon the city and only about a hundred of them will be ours. I am envisioning pandemonium. Thus, Mr. Lemonade and I decided to hit up a few of our favorite Mexican restaurants that aren’t located in downtown San Antonio, to see if we could find an equally tasty and authentic venue.

While we had a whole list of venues we wanted to check out we ended up calling it a day after our first one! Seriously, it’s that perfect.

Any local gals care to guess the venue?
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I love topiaries! I briefly entertained the idea of using them as centerpieces for all of the guest tables. That idea got scrapped, but I still wanted to incorporate a few topiaries here and there. After some research on the interwebs I found some adorable inspiration and determined our sweets buffet the perfect home for a few.
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I am happy to report that we have booked our second band for our reception!

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Originally I had decided on (and budgeted for) a DJ. I hadn’t consulted Mr. Lemonade on this (big mistake) and just figured it would be fine. Well, it wasn’t. As you may recall, Mr. Lemonade works in the music industry managing and booking bands. As soon as he heard about my decision to book a DJ he immediately offered his assistance to take on the entertainment responsibilities (and put the kibosh on any recorded music). I pretty much left it up to him from there on out.
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I’m currently debating the necessity of fancy linens. Our venue will provide ivory or white tablecloths (that do not go all the way to the floor… what is up with that?!) and ivory or white napkins. I’m down with the ivory napkins, but I don’t think I can get behind the shortie tablecloths.

I really like the idea of champagne pintucked satin or ivory dupioni silk.

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However, I don’t really like the idea of paying around $30 per table. With 14 guest tables and 2 specialty tables I’d be out over $400 for rentals! Ouch!
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I’m pretty excited about our flower girls. Mr. Lemonade and I lucked out big time because I have really cute cousins! Their participation is also pretty cool because I was a flower girl in one of their mom’s weddings and my sister was in the other.

Don’t hate on my awesome haircut.

Recently my aunt emailed me inquiring about attire for her little one. Crap.
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So, as you’ve probably read by now, this week we’re doing a fun little feature that’s a twist on the currently popular book and movie The Secret Life of Bees. I’ve been thinking about my secrets for a few days now and have had a tough time deciding what to share with y’all… Perhaps I’d fill you guys in on how in high school I was incredibly holey (although I not quite to the extent that that gentleman has gone) or my former love of steel toe Doc Martens. Or maybe I’d share a ridiculous tale about how I got my tattoo (although I’m sure I could never top Pengy) or out my groomsmen as rock stars. However, none of these fun little antidotes are really ‘secrets’. I mean, they’re basically common knowledge for anyone who remotely knows me.

Wanna know a real secret?
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