Wedding Blog

Last Saturday, Mr. Orange and I drove out to Lindenhurst, Long Island to a local bakery called Black Forest Bakery to pick up our sample cake. Our catering hall has an outside contract with the bakery, and included in the contract is a free 6 inch cake with frosting, cake and filling of your choice. We chose yellow cake with raspberry and white chocolate mousse…

I remembered everything but the balance $$ HAHA. So, I had to run out in the sub-zero temperature and find the closest ATM. However, it all paid off (literally). Everything came together perfectly. After reading disappointed first or even second fitting experiences, my initial mindset was that I wouldn’t like the dress or something would go wrong.

I didn’t buy SPANX yet, but after feeling the…

These are the small cubic zirconia chandelier earrings that Mrs. Bird of Paradise wore at her wedding, and the ones I bought a few months ago at full price. They’re now on sale at Banana Republic! Originally $42.00, now $23.99!

My first fitting was cancelled last minute due to the seamstress’s family emergency. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. But, now I have a complete list of things one should bring with them to the first fitting — Here’s the recap:

• Slip, crinoline (if you bought it elsewhere)
• Jewelry
• Spanx (optional) — Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Bare Necessities
• Veil (optional)
• Shoes (of course)
• Undergarments
• Trusty careful pair of…

Whether you’re at work or with your family or friends, everyone seems to ask “how the wedding plans are coming.” I can go on and on about our wedding, but I learned that Mr. Orange doesn’t want me to talk about it - especially to our guests - so the element of surprise will be there.

What are you and your FI keeping to yourself about…

Why shoes you may ask? Tomorrow is my first fitting. The first fitting is usually six weeks before your wedding day, and with my mom in Japan, I asked my FMIL to come along. You want to bring someone with careful eyes so you can make sure that:

1. the dress is what you ordered (sleeves, color, train, neckline, etc.)
2. the dress feels good on you (waist, length,…

Goodies on sale from Pottery Barn —

OVERSIZED PERSONALIZED FRAMES
28 x 11″ Black Frame with Black Mat $19.99 (Was $59.00)
32 x 34″ Frame $39.99 - $59.00 (Was $99.00)

The Weather Channel has a Wedding Planner where you can check out the weather in your area for the past three years, as well as typical weather for that day.

I found this lovely small design firm called Papered Together in Minneapolis, that specializes in custom stationery. Their etsy store also features everyday cards, bookplates and valentine cards.

Adorneya! has these little cotton print clutches featuring front pockets that close with a vintage button ($30).

You can pick from over 30 custom fabrics to fit your color scheme or your bridesmaids’ tastes. Adorneya also offers wristlets and messenger bags in the same customizable fabrics, as well as handcrafted jewelry and accessories. The designer, Georgia Hadley, makes every piece by hand in her home studio,…

The anniversary dance is a special dance for all the married couples at a wedding. Throughout the song, the DJ names off number of years being married, starting with less than one year [That's when the newlyweds are off the dance floor]. It continues with less than two years, five years, ten years, and so on until the couple who has been married the longest…

I ordered a size 10 bridal dress despite my street clothes size being a petite 2. In case you were going through a minor emotional trauma about your dress size, rest assured. Here’s why bridal gown sizes are not like your street clothes size.

Bridal sizing goes back to a scale established during World War II that used data intended for making uniforms, Moore [Senior vice…

Japan has a culture of speech-giving. In a traditional wedding for instance, the bride and/or the groom’s boss (yes, boss from work) is often asked to give a toast in addition to those by friends and families. But in the US, the best man and the maid of honor usually give the toasts. We already have 2 best men and 1 MOH, so that’s 3…

I am down with a stomach flu. The word on the street is it’s definitely going around. So, make sure to wash your hands when you get home!

All day I’ve been staring at the Panera Bread’s Catering Menu and wondering what I should order for lunch the day of the wedding. The wedding does not start till much later in the evening and gosh darn…

Last month you all voted on my CP’s. Despite low votes, I chose the hydrangea plus a dozen roses for its soft but elegant style. However, I will not use a silver mint julep cup as pictured in the poll and below.

Reader K suggested that I may want to look into gold/champagne vases since they are included in my color scheme. Thanks K that’s a…