Getting Everything in Writing
July 2nd, 2008 @ 11:00 am by Mrs. Tulip
Background
We Tulips are the most easy-going lawyers you could hope to meet. Additionally, we only had 3 wedding vendors — our photographer and two venues. So, when our reception venue said that they didn’t have a standard contract to detail the terms of our rental, we didn’t insist.
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Clucks and Smooches
July 1st, 2008 @ 2:10 pm by Mrs. Tulip
Inspired by Miss Pomegranate’s nifty kissing menu idea, I thought I’d share what we required of guests who wanted to see us kiss. We refused to give them a show…unless they did …
THE CHICKEN DANCE!
(Mr T and a groomsman flap their wings at the after-party)
One Last Photo Roundup: The Parent Dance
June 26th, 2008 @ 4:05 pm by Mrs. Tulip
In honor of Miss Cupcake’s post from yesterday, here are a few Parent Dance pics. We didn’t have anything special — just a song and a quartet of parents (we switched halfway). But I enthusiastically recommend a Parent Dance to everyone — a few minutes out of the reception can mean a lifetime’s worth of bonding moments all around.
Tissue Poufs for the Lazy
June 24th, 2008 @ 6:25 pm by Mrs. Tulip
As the Tulip Nuptial Recap Extravaganza winds down, I’m still discovering the occasional forgotten detail. And the current case in point is actually one of my favorite decorations from our wedding reception:
As a cheapskate budget bride, I’ve always loved the decorative-bang-for-few-bucks factor of the famous Martha Stewart tissue poufs. In fact, I bought some red tissue and planned to do up poufs for our own decor. But between illness and general laziness, few things get done in my world. And in the end … well, let’s just say our red-tissue-paper needs will be met for many Christmases to come!
Cohabitating Challenges… Birthday Edition
June 24th, 2008 @ 9:28 am by Mrs. Tulip
Because Mr T and I didn’t live together pre-wedding, we’re in the midst of all the little transitions couples encounter when moving in together for the first time. Right now we’re celebrating birthdays a few weeks apart, and that seems to have driven home the new lack of privacy.
We haven’t combined finances yet, so it wasn’t hard to hide the actual purchase of Mr T’s gift. But I was napping when FedEx dropped it at our door. And, as hard as he tried not to read the shipping label, the word Roku was written on the box in big, bright letters! A well-designed box, but … element of surprise? Not so much.
And we always get a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cake for our birthdays. So there’s no real surprise there. But is the magic nearly gone if I’ve already handed him the “20% off B&J cakes” coupon that I came across in our latest Val-Pak coupon mailer?
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Bridesmaid Dresses From Forever 21
June 19th, 2008 @ 3:27 pm by Mrs. Tulip
Unless you give her free reign to pick the dress, let’s face facts. She will NOT wear it again. So if it’s going to be a one-off, why not buy something as inexpensive as possible?
Yesterday Creature Comforts had a feature on when to save and when to splurge for weddings, and her illustration included a bridesmaid dress from Forever21. Brilliant!!
If your ladies can rock a short skirt (the longest of these models is only 33″ from the shoulder, warns the Amazon…), there are some surprisingly great options.
Does Size Matter?
June 18th, 2008 @ 6:15 pm by Mrs. Tulip
Weddings, everyone. We’re discussing weddings! Sheesh.
(A wedding party half the size of our entire wedding. Image source)
For Mr T and me, our main purpose in throwing a wedding party was to gather loved ones from our many phases of life (growing up, college, grad school, jobs in various states and countries). It’s probably the only chance we’ll ever have to bring everyone to town at once, and we wanted to take full advantage. But we’re the type with a few close friends as opposed to a massive social circle, and we were conscious of travel expenses for such a scattered group. So, invitations went to around 80 people, with maybe 50 attending.
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Cheapie Evening Bags on the Web
June 17th, 2008 @ 6:09 pm by Mrs. Tulip
You know how people often have a strange talent they’re much too proud of? My personal skill is knowing inexpensive sources for everything. So I’m always a bit horrified to come across a source I’ve never heard of — shakes the whole mental foundation….
Such was my reaction in seeing a Nicole Lee Collection evening bag in a recent issue of Brides. The price they listed was 30-odd dollars. But it’s now on sale for $7.50!
Toasty!
June 16th, 2008 @ 10:57 am by Mrs. Tulip
Favorit-ism
June 15th, 2008 @ 10:24 am by Mrs. Tulip
Wedding favors can be a touchy issue. Brides love them, but realistically non-edibles often get tossed out after the wedding. (Whether right away or, if you’re like me, after you’ve kept them for a few months because you feel guilty throwing out a friend’s favor!)
So I was determined that any favors we gave away should be useful. I also wanted to make them, for a personal touch. After discovering dried lavender for sale at Save-on-Crafts, I decided the answer was lavender sachets. They not only leave your clothes smelling lovely, but keep away bugs to boot!
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Mrs. Tulip, DC
Age and Occupation: 36, Retired
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Counsel/DOO for Small Gov't Contractor
Engagement Date: August 8, 2007
Wedding Date: March, 2008
Venue: Still Looking!
About Me: In all my dreams of the man I'd someday marry, I never pictured anyone as perfect for me as Mr. Tulip. So now we just have to make it through the craziness of the wedding and the moving in together! I love crafts, sewing, jewelry making, and photography, so am looking forward to this chance for DIY fun. When not wedding planning, I'm playing with our dog and 4 cats, Ebay shopping, or watching too much TV (often simultaneously!).
