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One of my favorite projects while preparing for our wedding weekend was our OOT bags. It was done on a tight budget and it really made people feel welcome. The Italian side if me feels the need to care for and feed others. The idea of people coming all the way to Burlington, VT and arriving hungry killed me. I put together bags to welcome our guests when they arrived at their hotel and so many of our loved ones approached me later to say how welcome they felt, and how glad they were for the snacks! Many took them on the road with them when they left. It was a small touch (less than $2.50 per bag) that went a long way. How are you making your guests feel welcome?
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When you host a “destination” wedding, all of your guests are from out of town, so it’s really nice to make them feel welcome. And packing welcome bags is almost as much fun as Halloween candy or holiday gift bags.
Mr. Onion and I went to visit our parents this weekend (both of them live within 10 minutes of each other which is great) and we got a lot done. The bags were purchased at Papermart.com and were reasonably priced at $.40 each. I chose these bags because of their color, size and the quantity. You could purchase these bags in sets of 25 — you didn’t have to buy 200+. We also packed all 30 of our welcome bags for our guests. I’m really happy with how they turned out.
Miss Onion surrounded by welcome bag goodies in my parents living room!
When you’re planning your wedding, the anticipation is hard to imagine. Some days the wedding can’t come soon enough, and some days you think, ‘wait, I have one more project!’ When the sun sets and the party comes to a close, you find yourself happily married. You giggle when you say “my husband” or he introduces you as “his wife” (that still hasn’t gotten old). After all the planning, you now get to start the “rest of your lives”!
No, no — I’m not pregnant (although I’m thrilled with all the baby bees around here). In November of 2007 (just two months after we got married) I posted about searching for our first home. I was sure I didn’t want to live anywhere but Manhattan, just like I was sure I wanted lace on my wedding dress. Things don’t always work out how you first envisioned them… they usually end up even better! We bought our first apartment in Brooklyn and my wedding dress had no lace in sight!
Long time no “see” Weddingbee! I have so much catching up to do with you (Mr. Onion and I bought our first home - more on that later), but a quick post to share that we’ve been included on our photographer’s new website! It was such a shock to come across this photo on www.dariabishop.com.
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I was overwhelmed by the amazing response to my “Calling All Short Dress Brides” post. Thank you so much for sharing your images and stories. I’m honored that I inspired so many of you, or gave you that little push or added bit of courage to step outside the box and wear a short dress on your wedding day. There is so much talent and creativity in all the submissions I got.
Weddingbee reader Emma (from Dublin) had her dress made by Sarah Foy in Dublin, Ireland. Inspired largely by my dress (this is why I LOVE Weddingbee), Emma had a top, skirt, petticoat and reversible bolero made. To go out after the reception she had a black pencil skirt (not pictured), kept the top and turned the jacket inside out so the peacock colored side was out. She’s worn the top and petticoat again already and hopes to wear all the separate pieces often (a girl after my own heart)! Photos are by Therese Aherne
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I loved my Cynthia Rowley wedding shoes! The “something blue” of the soles were so sweet. I didn’t know much about her clothes until I found these shoes, and now I drool over them frequently.
I got an email offering 20% off for Valentine’s Day and I had to share it with all of you, if you’re looking for fabulous clothes/shoes for wedding related events!
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Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
UPDATE: It has been so much fun getting your emails, stories and short dress photos! Keep them coming. I’d like to have all submissions by Wednesday, February 4th. And don’t forget to include your Weddingbee name (or how you’d like to be acknowledged), the dress maker, and where you got it, to help other brides. If you’re worried about surprises being ruined I can crop your head out of the photos (does that sound creepy?) so no one will know it’s you!
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The Ring Shots series has gotten so popular that I thought I’d put out a call for photos of something I love — short wedding dresses. Until recently I was the only short dress “bee” and always wished I could see images of bee readers in their short wedding dresses.
Are you planning to wear a short wedding dress? Were you already a short dress bride?
If so, I’d LOVE to see photos of you in your dress that I can share with the hive in a future post. They can be from your fitting, a bridal session, or from your wedding.
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Do you ever stop and think, “Wow, I really can do whatever I set my mind to,” and thank the countless women who came before us to make that possible? Seventy-one years ago, Miss Ford applied to Walt Disney Productions as an artist. She received the letter below and it just blew me away. She was told that women don’t do any of the creative work for Disney Cartoons but she could apply to be an “inker” or “painter” and fill in the drawings… but those places were limited and lots of “girls” apply.
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Vera Wang is holding a “Bride Wars Contest” — enter to win Vera goodies for your bridesmaids and yourself! Good luck to all you future brides! 
My fingers are crossed for you. Details below:
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A week or so ago I told you I finally broke down and decided to make my own wedding albums — for my parents, my in-laws and for us. Well — the parent and in-law albums are done just in time for Christmas!!
You asked to see the finished project and I’m so excited to share it with you. I was surprised at how easy it was once I got started. The most time consuming part was choosing the images. I placed a large order from mpix.com. They arrived quickly and the quality was great. This is the second time I’ve ordered from them and both times I was very happy with the product.
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Almost nine months ago I posted about procrastinating on making a wedding album. There are a million excuses, but the bottom line now is that $1000+ for a professional album just isn’t in the budget. We just got our hi-res photos from our photographers in October and with Christmas fast approaching, I decided to use that deadline as motivation to get me started.
Over the weekend Mr. Onion and I headed to Kate’s Paperie and bought one of each of these beautiful albums. I really love them. One for my mother-in-law, one for my mother and the large one for our album. I was hoping to find brown photo corners on-line (what can’t you get on-line these days?), but I’ve met with defeat. I decided to settle on a combination of Kraft colored corners and clear corners (per Miss Hot Cocoa’s recommendation).
I wanted to share some of my favorite holiday sales and gift ideas. Holiday sales are a great time to pick up bridal party gifts! First up, Dasha Boutique, where I purchased beautiful pearl earrings as a gift for my bridesmaids.
I was taking a break today to read the news, and what do you know, there was an article about what age to marry. In 1890 the average age to marry for men was 26 and for women 22. The average age to marry dropped significantly in the 1960’s and is now the highest since the census began in the late 1800’s.
Most newly engaged or married couples have very busy schedules. Between work, family, social obligations and spending time with each other, you don’t always have time to make a complicated meal on a week night. It doesn’t mean it can’t be easy and delicious!
Eating too later = cranky AND a migraine for Mrs. Onion. I try to avoid this at all costs. I thought I’d share a few of my quick and easy go-to recipes for weeknight meals.
1) Linguine Fini with Pesto, Olives and Feta Cheese
Ingredients:
Pesto (costco sells a very yummy pesto)
Feta cheese
Calamata olives.
Preparation:
Boil water and cook pasta. Pit olives and cut up feta, put aside. Drain pasta and toss with pesto and feta. This is so easy and yummy especially when you’re in the mood for salt.
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Mr. Onion and I joined the ranks of newlyweds who have saved the top of their wedding cakes to enjoy a year later. I have to admit… it tasted pretty darn good (more on the cake later)!
Cake made by Alison at Mirabelle’s Cafe in Burlington, VT.
Mr. Onion and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary by heading back to Burlington, VT, where we were married last September. We stayed at the Willard Street Inn where it all began. We enjoyed the weather and being outdoors in such a beautiful part of the county.
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Miss Onion, NYC/Burlington, VT Age and Occupation: 27, PR & Marketing and Jazz Singer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Data Analyst Engagement Date: April 2, 2006 Wedding Date: September 2007 Blogging Since: July 11, 2007 Venue: Restaurant in Burlington About Me: I didn't think I'd be "that girl," but I am having so much fun planning our wedding (mostly by myself). I'm a PR and Marketing Director for a major jazz festival and camp by day, and by night, a romantic jazz singer and bride-to-be! I hope all my research can help other brides in their planning.
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