Miss Peacock, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz
Engagement Date: December 5, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 13, 2007
Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park.
About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
Hurray! Booking The Cake (aka My Last Vendor)
March 16th, 2008 @ 12:46 pm by Mrs. Peacock
Yesterday morning, Mr. Peacock and I had a late and yummy breakfast. It consisted of chocolate cake, vanilla cake and chocolate and vanilla cake. On the side, we had lemon custard, strawberry preserves and cannoli.This is how I felt about it afterward. I made friends with that cute little Italian baker next to me. He was offering cookies.
This Is The Most Fun
March 10th, 2008 @ 10:31 am by Mrs. Peacock
The Save the Date email for my bachelorette party went out yesterday! We are going to spend a few days on the lake in lovely Coloma, Michigan. Mr. Peacock’s family has a condo right on the lake, with a party boat in the dock and a hilarious townie bar within walking distance. There isn’t a place where I feel more relaxed and happy. I can’t wait to spend a few days lounging around in swimsuits, drinking margaritas with all my favorite girls. I love it too because it will be pretty inexpensive - it’s only a few hours drive from Chicago and there is nary a stripper in site.
I am down in Austin, TX right now with Mr. Peacock enjoying the South By Southwest Interactive Conference. The sun is shining (unlike in Chicago) and the southern accents in Texas are so lovely. The combination of receiving that save the date and the accents are making me really wish that I had a copy of one of my all-time favorite movies with me- Shag.
Innies and Outies
March 7th, 2008 @ 4:04 pm by Mrs. Peacock
Mr. Peacock and I are one of those “opposites attract” couples. Here is a quick list of the ways in which we differ:
- He went to all public schools, I went to all private schools
- He is the youngest of four, I am the oldest of four.
- We vote for different political parties
- He is a White Sox fan, I am a Cubs fan (as any of the Chicago readers can attest, this is a big deal)
Sitting in the Bullpen Bar at the Cell/Comisky. Crosstown Classic, June ’05.
I saved my “gear” for the game, but took no pictures!
Aubergine Applied
March 5th, 2008 @ 12:05 pm by Mrs. Peacock
After the decision had been made on the bridesmaids dresses, I couldn’t wait to get home and play with my colors- aubergine, gold, ivory and green. Here is what I came up with.
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
March 4th, 2008 @ 4:22 pm by Mrs. Peacock
I was a very lucky girl on Sunday. All my bridesmaids met me at my mom’s home for brunch, champagne cocktails and bridesmaids dresses. The ladies from Vegas to Venice brought over several sample dresses from Simple Silhouettes and a whole bunch of fun fabric swatches. The plan for the morning was to make a decision on the color, get everyone sized and pick out the dresses. Each bridesmaid could pick their own dress style, as long as it was knee length and any trim was the same color as the dress. Expectedly, we had a wonderful time together and spent hours catching up even after the dress ladies left. Also expectedly, they insisted on getting sized before we dug into these.
Pingg! Your Invite Is Here!
February 26th, 2008 @ 4:47 pm by Mrs. Peacock
I know we are all planning or helping to plan quite a few parties in addition to the reception- bridesmaids get togethers, bachelor/ette parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, etc. Getting married is like taking a crash course in event planning. Parties = invitations, and I am a fan of using the internet to spread the word. I was kind of getting frustrated with Evite and since Mr. Peacock is an internet insider I asked him to find me something better. To make your life easier, too, may I present Pingg.
My girlfriends from high school and I get together once a month for brunch and we usually use Evite to collect RSVPs. I thought the March brunch sounded like a great excuse to test Pingg out. I will share my long list of why Pingg rocks Evite, but I think the best part is the look of the invitation. There are some really beautiful but simple designs, or you can create your own with a photo or other favorite image.
Here is how the invite looked when it arrived in my inbox:
Cards On Boards
February 25th, 2008 @ 2:16 pm by Mrs. Peacock
I am strangely excited about escort cards. It seems like it could be an inexpensive way to add a little fun and personalized style to your wedding. I have already decided that I am doing something with ferns, and I would show you a great example but InStyle Weddings has a stinky website and none of the photos from the current issue are in there.
In the meantime, if my wedding had gone shabby chic as I had originally planned, I would be all over these cards on boards:
My Right Hand
February 20th, 2008 @ 10:29 am by Mrs. Peacock
I love, love, love my engagement ring. Mr. Peacock spent months with a jeweler trying to create the perfect ring for me. Although he did this all on his own and the ring itself was a surprise, I did share some photos with him. Most looked very much like the Tiffany Legacy ring.
They’re Not Just For Christmas
February 19th, 2008 @ 12:42 pm by Mrs. Peacock
When I saw this wreath in an old issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, I knew I had to have it or something like it.
I have always been a big fan of a pretty wreath, but you do need to be careful not to stray too far into “something my grandma made” category. I think you do this by sticking to one flower/leaf/branch and only varying from that in the color of that flower.
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My Sweet Valentine
February 18th, 2008 @ 11:30 am by Mrs. Peacock
Valentine’s Day is extra special for Mr. Peacock and me because it is also the anniversary of our first date. In prior years, we have gone all out on gifts and swanky dinners. As nice as that was, I think this year was even sweeter. We decided to make our gifts for each other and celebrate V Day at his family’s lake house in Michigan. For the gifts, we could use things that we already had on hand, but the additional materials couldn’t cost more than $15.If someone tells me to make something, I think paper.
