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

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.

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!)

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.

All My Days (song of the week)

Okay so there are a ton of great things about this post/song. The first one is this song is one of my all time favorite love songs. It's so beautiful (what an epic voice). The second great thing about this post is that it's an actual live performance of Alexi Murdoch (who is super adorable so you get to look at him). The third best thing about this song is that it's featured in the movie Away We Go with John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph (my two favorite people in the world). Enjoy the song of the week (pretty sure no one noticed I missed last week).

Mason Jar Love

This blog post is slightly about how cool I am. So those who know me, know that I spent about a bazillion dollars on mason jars for my wedding. I love them. Honestly, I think the best way to use them is for drinking glasses. So as you can see, a super great idea is to (do like I did) and get cheap chalkboard decals (I'm also obsessed with chalk boards too) and have guests write their name on them and use them as glasses for the night. I doubled this as my favors and my guests raved about it.

(yes, this picture is from my wedding!)

Vintage Typewriters

So ever since I could possibly remember (and even more so when I knew I wanted to be a writer) I was obsessed with typewriters. Now that they are  completely aged out (sigh, technology) it seems like such a sweet vintage idea to have one at a wedding. What an an adorable idea using a typewriter as a guest book. How. Sweet. Seriously. (I've also been watching too much Mad Men lately)