Tuesday, September 20, 2011

LOVE. Sweet Love.

This post is about two things. One, incorporating banners into weddings. I LOVE BANNERS - this one is burlap but if you search wedding banner on etsy the options are astounding. I decided to drape mine in front of my wedding table, but they really can be put anywhere. The other thing this post is about is incorporating song lyrics into your wedding. This one is very subtle, but I was going for the song "Love, Sweet Love." I think it works pretty well and says a lot about who my husband and I are as people and the type of mood we wanted to set for our wedding.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wedding Song of the Week(ish)

So not only have I not written a blog post in what feels like a bazillion and one years - I haven't done a song of the week (which has now turned into song of the couple of weeks or whenever I get around to it). Anyway, for those of you who saw 500 Days of Summer (and fell in love with Joseph Gordon Levitt just as hard I did) you'll recognize this song. I think Regina Spektor is one of the greatest female vocalists of our time. I love her voice. I love this song. I think it works well because its not slow and it's epic and beautiful. My husband and I put it on our wedding CD. LISTEN. ENJOY.

Friday, September 2, 2011

FANTABULOUS guest book idea

I LOVE THIS IDEA! It's a perfect mix of my two (ridiculous) obsessions - Polaroids and chalk boards. Have your guests write a message on a mini chalkboard and then, get this, TAKE A PICTURE OF IT WITH A POLAROID. AH, I just love it. Also, honestly, its a great way to get pictures of everyone from your wedding - we (unfortunately) didn't get a picture of EVERYONE who showed up (which wound up being both good and BAD) but still. LOVE. IT.

*from http://thehandmadehomemaker.blogspot.com/ - great blog!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Adorable - Tattoo Wedding Rings

I'm going to preface this post with saying this is probably NOT the SMARTEST thing to do on the planet - but I think it means a lot and I wish I knew about it before I got married. Even though I currently do not have any tattoos (I'm working on it) - I LOVE LOVE the idea of tattoo wedding rings. It's definitely outside of the box and a great way to really show someone you'll love them forever. Maybe the only downside is not being able to exchange rings on the big day, but if you really love the idea it shouldn't matter (that's what a hand-fasting is for).  Maybe one day I'll get one underneath my wedding rings for when I don't really feel like wearing them.

*picture from mommyminded.blogspot.com

Monday, August 22, 2011

First Day of My Life - Song of the Week

Honestly, I'm not sure why this song is coming as song of the week so late in the game. I have been obsessed with this particular song since I first heard it many moons ago in college (it's so sweet and went along with the whole emo thing I had going on). Also, I would marry Conor Oberst in a hot minute (lead singer of Bright Eyes - my favorite band in the entire universe). Anyway - as a wedding song it works perfectly - it's super indie and different and a little upbeat without being disgusting. I wanted to use it as my recessional but decided on "Home" (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - see first song of the week) instead. Although, this is a perfect choice as well. Hope you love it as much as I do. Enjoy.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Vintage Dessert Tables

So we all know for the most part that the most awesome aspect of a wedding meal is dessert (okay, maybe that's just me - whatevs). A lot of people do the traditional cake thing and I love it (but it can get boring!). SO! having a dessert table is my personal favorite way to do dessert. Have a little bit of everything for everyone. This bride specifically did chocolate covered strawberries and mini cupcakes of all different flavors. At my wedding (I didn't have a full dessert table - boo - I had an amazing sampler of cupcakes, cheesecakes, and tiramisu - but did get rave reviews).  I like dessert tables because they are different and it's really easy to make a dessert table vintage and offbeat and you. And, it's also delicious. How great!
*pic from savethedateforcupcakes.com (check them out. adorable ideas!)

Friday, August 12, 2011

SPARKLERS!

Okay so really since I've developed an unhealthy obsession with Pinterest (if you don't know about it, I'm sorry), something I've become crazy about (but wasn't allowed to use at my wedding... silly historical chapels) ARE SPARKLERS! I'm really not sure in terms of legality whether or not you may be allowed to use them in your state (are they considered fireworks? and, who cares) BUT I love them. This is a picture of people spelling words out (LOVE) but you can also have people use them as you leave for the evening, or after the ceremony. It's a personal thing. But please, don't be ridiculous like me and use sparklers at your wedding. You will not regret how awesome it looks in the end. I promise.