OK. I need to know– should I buy a Gocco? I’ve found one– the PG-5 model, which is what I had been researching– with LOTS of ink and in the right price range. So– to buy, or not to buy? Was it useful to you? Did you find you used it as much as you [...]
Archive for March, 2009
HelloGocco
Posted in DIY, tagged Details, DIY on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Perfection vs. Authenticity
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, Living, Wedding, tagged Everyday Inspiration, Living on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over the past week or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about this conundrum. What am I really looking for in this wedding? I mean really. looking. for. I’ve found myself an absolute sucker for buy-in. Yes, I think, I must have the letterpress invitations; I must give out favors to all of my guests; [...]
Floral Inspiration, part 2
Posted in Ceremony, Decor, DIY, Floral, Wedding, tagged Ceremony, Details, Floral, Inspiration, Vendors on March 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking a lot about Church flowers. Initially, I’d wanted fresh flowers on all the pews. Let me refresh your memory of what our church looks like: So… I counted at one point. But I’ve forgotten. All I know is that’s a long-ass aisle, with an exorbitant number of pews. It seats 750! You [...]
My mother bought her dress! I’m so excited about it, I just had to show off my hot mama! This is my mom, my sister (Rachel, Maid of Honor) and I at my cousin Melissa’s bridal shower last month. She’s so pretty! The dress that she picked is by Cameron Blake, an affiliate of Mori [...]
Floral Inspiration, part 1
Posted in Bridesmaids, Decor, DIY, Reception, Vendors, Wedding, Wedding Inspiration, tagged Bridesmaids, Decor, Details, Floral, Inspiration on March 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Well, I’ve posted on Bridesmaids dresses, the reception and the ceremony locations. I’ve not posted about my dress, for it will remain a lock-stock-and-barrel secret until my wedding day. However, here’s what I’ve been thinking about floral design. My florist, Janene of In Full Bloom, specializes in “intensely personal flowers.” She’s so great to work [...]
Dinner Drama
Posted in DIY, Rehearsal Dinner, Showers and Celebrations, Vendors, Wedding, tagged DIY, Rehearsal Dinner, Showers and Celebrations, Vendors on March 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well. Yesterday I did what I swore I would never do. I flipped into Bitchy Bride mode. I didn’t want this to happen; I like to think I’ve been fairly easy-going with this entire process. (I feel as though I should delete that last sentence right away. It reminds me of When Harry Met Sally: [...]
Location, location! (part two)
Posted in Ceremony, Vendors, Wedding, tagged Ceremony, Details, Vendors on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Even more than the Merion for our reception, I am absolutely in love with the Church that we’re having our ceremony in. B and I attend a small church in the city, whose permanent building– a loft– would not fit all of our guests, nor does it quite fit the bill for our rather formal [...]
Bridesmaid update! (The Finale)
Posted in Bridesmaids, Fashion, Wedding, tagged Bridesmaids, Fashion on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The final bridesmaid dress has been chosen. My dear friend, Lauren, chose this Jim Hjelm design. It has pockets!! It’ll be so cute on her– I love the babydoll waist, the assymetrical bodice. Each one of my bridesmaids is so unique– I’m so excited to see each of them in their dresses together! I must [...]
Holistic Living
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, Home, Living, Wedding Inspiration, tagged Engagement, Everyday Inspiration, Living on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, I’m an interesting sight right now. I’m sitting at my friendly neighborhood Borders, perhaps my favorite thing to do on any given afternoon. Sitting in front of me is “The Complete Works of Emily Dickinson”, edited by Thomas Johnson, as well as my laptop. I’m currently writing a paper on Dickinson’s perspectives of God [...]
Location, location! (part one)
Posted in Reception, Vendors, Wedding, tagged Reception, Vendors on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, I feel incredibly behind the ball. The first thing that Brandon and I did after getting engaged (aside from me purchasing my wedding gown) was book our reception location! It’s an absolutely incredible ballroom, and has inspired much of our planning since. We LOVE this ballroom, and are so excited for our gorgeous reception, [...]