BBQ Shower for Two
July 20th, 2008 @ 10:18 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Last month my wonderful sister-in-law and my nieces (also our flower girls) hosted a wedding shower/BBQ for me and Mr. PN. This was a great way to celebrate our wedding with family and friends.
Me & Mr. PN with the cake made by my very talented sister-in-law!
Now I must be honest in saying that we broke a lot of rules and traditions when it comes to wedding showers. First, it was a couple’s shower so Mr. PN was there with me and we invited everyone as couples/families. There was nothing girly about this backyard BBQ! Read more…
Something Old…
July 17th, 2008 @ 4:45 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
My grandparents were married for over 60 years before my grandfather passed away in 1992. They had four children and started their own business running a flower shop in rural Wisconsin. My grandmother wore her engagement ring and wedding band every single day of their marriage. When she passed away in 2006, the wedding jewelery was passed along to my mother (her only living daughter). My grandmother had worn the rings for so long - 75 years - that the metal from the two rings had fused together into one.
Marge & Ole
1931
Shecky’s Beauty Week
July 16th, 2008 @ 12:50 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Calling all New York City Bees! Next week only (July 21st – 27th), over thirty New York spas, salons and beauty locations are discounting signature treatments & services up to 75% off regular prices for Shecky’s Beauty Week - Summer 2008!
Discount services include face, body and hair services! Read more and see participating locations at Shecky’s Beauty Week. Read more…
In Loving Memory
July 15th, 2008 @ 10:23 am by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Mr. Pinot Noir and I have been looking for unique ways to remember the people that will not be able to celebrate our wedding with us. We have chosen three ways to honor those who cannot be attendance.
I particularly wanted to honor my grandmothers (one passed away in 2005 and the other is too sick to travel to the wedding) and my uncle who passed away last summer. In their honor I will be adding photo charms to my wedding bouquet. This way they will be with me all day and then I will be able to save the charms as a keepsake (as I do not plan to save the bouquet). I talked to my florist and she thought this was a wonderful idea and doesn’t believe she will have any trouble incorporating them into the bouquet. I will use a photo of each of them from the day of their wedding.
This is an idea of what I am planning:
Green Celebrity Nuptials
July 14th, 2008 @ 8:30 am by Mrs. Pinot Noir
On June 28th Chris Kattan and Sunshine Tutt (model) were wed at the Chateau Du Sureau near California’s Yosemite National Park. Their ecofriendly event included the following elements:
- Transportation to the site was a hybrid car
- Guests were provided with biodegradable heart-shaped rice after the vows
- Invitation and RSVP cards were made with wildflower paper to “represent all of the people we love,” according to the bride
- The menu was organic and local
- Distributed an environmentally friendly gift bag (reusable totes from My Bag Cares) stuffed with $1,505 worth of natural and organic health and beauty products! Read more…
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
July 11th, 2008 @ 12:09 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
My favorite movie between the ages of 10 and 13 was Dirty Dancing. I think I must have watched this movie over 200 times during this three year period. I thought Patrick Swayze was the most handsome man on earth and I loved their summer romance and forbidden love! Mr. Pinot Noir and I started dance lessons last night and all I could think was “Spaghetti Arms” and “Keep that Chin Up.” Read more…
The Winner Is…
July 10th, 2008 @ 10:29 am by Mrs. Pinot Noir
In a recap of yesterday’s green wedding invitation post, the finalists from Invitesite.com:
In Search of a “Green” Invitation
July 9th, 2008 @ 1:33 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Choosing our wedding invitations was a really difficult task. I wanted something that was eco-friendly, simple and affordable. To me, eco-friendly meant finding an invitation that was made of recycled or tree-free paper, used soy ink and was produced by a small business (or some combination of the three).
Here are some beautiful, earth friendly invites:
Sylvan by Bella Figura
Say Cheese!
July 8th, 2008 @ 12:41 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Let me start by saying that I love Mr. Pinot Noir so much and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him! He is good at so many things! When I look in the refrigerator and see nothing, Mr. PN pulls together the most delicious meal. When I’m scared to death to drive in bad weather, Mr. PN can take over and drive like a true professional!
That being said, one thing Mr. PN is not too good at is posing for nice “couple” pictures. You know what I’m talking about! The photo that your grandmother will frame, your parents will put on the refrigerator or you’ll bring to work to show all your coworkers. Mr. PN is much better at taking crazy, funny, not-looking-at-the-camera pictures.
Read more…
A Mexican Wedding
July 7th, 2008 @ 9:23 am by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Last month Mr. Pinot Noir and I traveled to Los Barriles, Mexico (on the southeastern tip of the Baha Peninsula) to celebrate FBIL (and Best Man) Pinot Noir’s wedding. This is the first wedding we have been to since our engagement. It was so interesting to attend a wedding now that I am planning my own. I’ve never been so interested in the order of the processional, the table display or the napkin colors!
The trip got me thinking about lots of wedding details that I needed to get going on including our invitations, wedding bands and music selections.
For now I will leave you with some wonderful pictures of a beautiful Mexican wedding.
Mexican Sunrise
Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley
Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher
Engagement Date: November 10, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 25, 2008
Venue: Auberge du Soleil
About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
