Just Wed

what a beautiful day. we laughed, cried a lot, and married. so happy...

2 days and counting

I know I haven't shown ANY updates of my upcoming nupitals so I will make it up to you by giving everyone recaps of EVERYTHING when this is all over. Since my engagement was pretty short (6 months) I've been juggling with a lot of things so please be patient and I will show you plenty of good stuff. Can't wait!

In two days I will be a Mrs. So happy that our engagement has been so smooth and we've been blessed to have so much support during this time! Very exciting!!

A black, white, and pink affair...and a happy friday!

I'm sure everyone knows how lovely all of Kathryn from Snippet and Ink's inspiration boards are and they truly are an inspiration to all brides out there. I am having a black, white, and pink wedding and how fitting is it that she continues to make boards that inspire me and makes me feel hopeful that our wedding will be as sophisticated as her boards.

Here's a couple that just hits the mark:

Pink and Black

Black & Shell

Beautiful, aren't they?

Well, I'm off taking my engagement session today! So excited and will share when I can. Hope you have a great weekend!

(via Snippet & Ink}

Freebie

I love freebies so I thought I share this with all of you. I wish I can enter this but alas, I'm already halfway in the wedding planning process.

If any of you brides are still at the beginning stages of your wedding planning, I'd suggest you hop on over and take the survey for your chance to win a FREE wedding! That's right, they will do everything for you....you just need to show up on May 31, 2009 and have your wedding in Atlanta, GA. This can be your chance to have a destination wedding if you're not in the area. woohoo!

What are you waiting for? Let me know if you win! Good luck!


{via Our Labor of Love}

Small feet woes

Does anyone else have trouble finding shoes YOUR size? I am having THE most difficult time finding THE shoes for THE day! You see, I have small feet, size 5, mind you. Is that considered small? Because I think so, a lot of stores don't even carry size 5! Very angry about that but I shall digress...

Anyways, I am trying to find shoes in my size with a short heel about 2 1/2 inches to 3 inches. Though I am a short girl, I can't walk in high heels even if I wanted to. So here's my dilemma, I am looking for shoes in a size 5, short heels, and because I am a thrifty shopper, it needs to be decently priced (but for THE day, I might splurge a little). Oh, and I certainly don't mind buying shoes in a daring color!

Here's one shoe that fits the bill except that it's 4 inches high! BOO! They come in a lovely champagne color as well. Should I get them anyway even though I know I will die by the end of the night?! What is a short, petite girl to do!?! Oh, the small feet woes...



{photo via Zappos.com}

Pops of color

Balloons are popping up everywhere these days. From high fashion ads to lovely engagment photo sessions.

So when I saw these photos over at Jonathan Canlas photo blog, I was blown away by the pops of color that were used in the couple's outfits and the soft pastels of the balloons. Seriously, can the couple be any more cuter? I am taking engagement photos next week and after looking at these photos, I might consider using props too. Would you use props for your engagement session? If so, what would you use? Do tell!

Jonathan Canlas is an amazing photographer so make sure to browse through his photos for more inspiration.

Well, I hope you have a good weekend everyone! I will be back in full force next week!

{photos via Jonathan Canlas}

Right along the aisle

Due to our venue's policy, we are not able to scatter rose petals over the aisle. To minimize costs, I am trying to think of alternate ways to decorate the aisle without the use of tulle and flowers. I have been thinking about using candle votives or hurricanes along the aisle. I think the candles would lit the ceremony so beautifully in the evening. However, the fiance thinks someone will knock it over or better yet, I might knock it over with my train! I see this can pose a problem but it seems like it can work. The wedding above makes me believe that it went off without a hitch. Don't you think?


I just love the simplicity of this ceremony. Absolutely no flowers were used and yet it created such a calm and serene space.

Perhaps using sturdy pebbles/rocks would help if someone tempts to knock them over!


I'd love to know what you all did to decorate your aisle. Any suggestions?

{photo via Hugh Forte Photography, F-e-t-e, unknown*}

*I apologize in advance as I have many images that I have saved prior to starting this blog and there will be times where I am not sure where the source originally came from. If you happen to know the source for the picture above please let me know. I want to make sure I credit the source when credit is due. Thanks!

Something blue

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Isn't that dress above dreamy? I would love to see a bride wear a color such as this for their big day. The lovely lady over at Casando Ideias featured some beautiful dresses that are just exquisite. Here's some lovely vintage dresses that she posted up. I think the dress on the right is so pretty and delicate. {images via Casando Ideias}

Let's talk about veils again...

It seems like I'm not the only one thinking about veils. Meg over at A Practical Wedding is having two awesome ladies discuss the issue at hand. I particularly like Ms. Peonie's take on different alternatives to traditional veils. Go read it here. Make sure to also read East Side Brides's point of view and she even includes a picture (at the end) of her own wedding hairpiece ! Love it!

To veil or not to veil

that is the question...

I am going back and forth about wearing a veil right now. I mean, I love veils especially in photographs and the way it blows in the wind but I am just not so sure if I want to spend so much for one as I plan on taking it off during the reception. I will most likely borrow a veil from a friend and I can count that as my "something borrowed". But should I forego the veil completely? Hmm...not so sure. What I do know is that I am planning on wearing a hairpiece throughout the night so I am turning to the ever so talented and crafty people on Etsy. Here's a few of my favorites:

I really adore this piece from Muscari. The guinea hen feathers and the soft pink petals ties in with my wedding colors to a T!


Same goes for this piece from qgdesigns.

A very classy and elegant hairpiece from JMGJewelDesigns will also do the trick!

I think I can kill two birds with one stone with this veil-like hairpiece from brendasbridalveils.

I love every single one of these pieces and it's so hard to choose. If only I could wear each piece every hour...that would be heavenly. Which one do you like the most?