That is how I am feeling right now. I LOVE this pink dress. But unfortunately, I think it is a little too fitted to be the bridesmaid dress.
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Our friends got married this weekend here is Washington, DC and I thought I would pass on a couple of pictures…
One of the flower girls at the rehearsal dinner getting her gift for being in the wedding - the bride had these handmade and then filled them with goodies to keep the 7 flower girls busy!
To be quite honest, I must say my crafting and wedding projects have slightly taken over the living room. And someone - no names mentioned - isn’t so happy about that!
So, last night I went on a mission. I hit Target, AC Moore, G Street Fabrics and Linens and Things to get Halloween costume supplies, wedding necessities and stuff to get organized.
I found this great fabric at G Street Fabrics and almost couldn’t resist, until I thought of all of the other fabric just waiting for attention…
Ladies,
If you haven’t found your dress yet, here is a great opportunity to support a great cause and get a good deal at the same time. Brides Against Breast Cancer is this weekend in the DC area (just across the bridge in Arlington). Check out the website here.
I already have my dress - but am hoping to go just to check it out and support the cause. Hope to see you there!
Washington DC / Arlington, VA
Friday, October 27, 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday, October 28, 10 am - 6 pm
Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Directions: From Ronald Reagan National Airport take Crystal City Exit. Exit Crystal Drive. Take Crystal Drive North approximately one mile. Crystal Drive turns into 12th Street. When you are on 12th Street go under overpass and turn right onto Army Navy Drive. The hotel is on the left.
All of our guests should have received them by now, so here are our save the dates - handmade by me :).
I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of your world! I love reading about all of the DIY projects that everyone is working on and can’t wait to share mine with you too!
Just a little about myself…
Mr. Raspberry and I live in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC and are planning the wedding from here, but will actually be getting married in my hometown, just 30 miles outside of Buffalo, NY. I feel so fortunate that we live in DC and are so close to NYC so we will be able to plan an exquisite wedding and hopefully save a little money along the way by getting married outside of the city. Our wedding is in July, 2007, so we have a little time, but for a crazy DIYer like me, there is sooo much to do before then and the time will go fast!
I am thrilled that I will be able to share great info about DC and online vendors that I have been working with and look forward to hearing about things you are doing too!
