Mineral Makeup
October 19th, 2006 @ 4:25 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
(image via bareescentuals)
I know it’s become a trend in the here and now, but I have been using Bare Escentuals mineral makeup for the past two and a half years. My best friend/maid of honor, Jasmine, has been using it for even longer. We both love this stuff to death!
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
October 19th, 2006 @ 11:37 am by Mrs. Plumeria
Mr. Plumeria is a huge Oakland A’s fan. He grew up with three other brothers, all of whom love sports, so he enjoys playing as well as watching sports. I, on the other hand, am admittedly not an athlete. I did figure skate for a lengthy period of time and excelled at that sport, but besides that one exception, my list of athletic feats is blank. While I grew up rooting for the A’s, I was never a diehard fan.
This past summer, though, I’ve been to more ballgames in the McAfee Stadium within one season than I’ve ever been to in my life. I’ve grown accustomed to getting up and down from my seat in excitement, smelling garlic fries, indulging in the occasional chocolate malt, and hearing peanut shells crunch beneath my feet. And I’ve learned things in the process, not only about baseball and all the jargon, but about my fiance and I.
DIY, Without Sacrifice
October 18th, 2006 @ 5:03 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
As a graphic designer, the details of my wedding day have definitely become one giant creative problem sitting in front of me, waiting for a solution. As I gather ideas, I’m constantly bombarded (okay, it’s my fault for buying all those magazines!) with pictures of wedding-related paraphernalia that I fall in love with, only to check the prices and faint away at the number of zeros. Once I recover from the shock, my typical resolution has been to make it myself… with a vengeance.
I’m the type of person who loves the challenge of doing things on my own, especially when it comes to artsy, crafty stuff. The problems come when the free creative half of me that thinks I can do anything clashes with the other, super-perfectionist half. If I’m going to make it myself, I don’t want to sacrifice quality or looks because of it.
Though it definitely causes internal struggles at time, this way of thinking has really helped me to whittle my DIY list of projects to a nice, realistic size. Those projects that I am pretty confident I can make as well as, if not better than, their inspirations, I take on. Those things that I know I cannot duplicate satisfactorily I buy, hopefully below MSRP.
It’s a good thing the perfectionism keeps me in check, or I probably would have tried to make my dress…
Dig in the Dancing Queen
October 18th, 2006 @ 1:23 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
Mr. Plumeria and I started our dancing lessons a couple of months ago - we want the moves to come naturally so we can enjoy our first dance and focus on each other, instead of struggling to remember which move comes on what count. Neither of us have done any dancing, other than a bit of ballet on my part, so we decided to forego the risk of embarrassing ourselves in front of hundreds of people and try lessons.
We have yet to decide whether the dance will be a romantic ballroom dance (a la Beauty and the Beast; when I was younger, I would swoon at the thought of a shimmery gold dress with frothy tiers of drapes and matching opera-length gloves) or a fun swing dance. I am leaning towards ballroom, not only because it’s more traditional, but because I will be able to stay in my dress for that type of dance. I can’t quite imagine trying to get all flashy-toed in a ton of heavy satin; plus, if I change, I will miss my chance to show off one of my favorite parts of my dress: the bustle.
Atelier Des Modistes Sample Sale
October 17th, 2006 @ 11:06 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
I got the following information off an ad on Craigslist.com (a wonderful resource for brides-to-be looking for deals, btw… just have to be discerning because of all the scam artists who peruse the site regularly, too).
As a disclaimer, I have not gone to the store personally and cannot give a review on the gowns or service there. Its website is a bit spare, but I still thought I’d pass the word on to those who might be interested! Drop me a note to let me know how it goes if you end up visiting! 
Good Morning, Weddingbee!
October 17th, 2006 @ 3:35 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
I am incredibly excited to be a part of the Weddingbee world. With so many great ideas and tips flying around this site, it’s hard not to be! And I hope I will be able to contribute, too.
A quick bit about myself — I’m a California Bay Area bride-to-be, and am loving planning so far. The diversity of the area really offers many different options for those getting married here, from gorgeous venues to numerous vendors for everything you can think of! The hard part, of course, is narrowing it down to those few actually employed for the wedding. 
Mine will be in May of next year, so I’m a little over six months out and things are just starting to heat up…
I’m thrilled that Weddingbee has opened to the west coast and I’m looking forward to hearing from all of the bees out here. I hope you will all be able to laugh and plan along with me, all the way up until the big day!
So much more to come.
Mrs. Plumeria, San Francisco
Age and Occupation in 06: 22, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, High School Teacher
Engagement Date: December 30, 2005
Wedding Date: May 12, 2007
Venue: Hotel Ballroom
About Me: I love all things artsy and unique, and it has become a passion of mine to incorporate these attributes into my wedding (and become DIY royalty in the process). Other than dreaming up projects for the wedding, my latest hobbies include working on my computer, playing with my cute pet bunny, or shopping at Target/Barnes and Noble with my fiance.
