The Sweetest Occasion

The issue of finding the perfect wedding shoes is becoming just that, an issue. I am finally ready to make a decision and order my dress, but in order to do so I need to be settled on what I will be wearing for shoes so my dress is ordered at the right length. My [...]

The apple pie was so very delicious last time that I have another baking in the oven right now for tomorrow’s feast. There’s a chilled bottle of chardonnay waiting to be opened and 45 minutes until Top Chef. Outside it is cold and snowy, but inside it is so very warm and I’ve had Christmas music playing all evening while [...]

A long while ago I promised to tell you all about our photographer…and then I didn’t. Well the reason for that was my desire to have our engagement photos taken and in my possession first and today I am happy to deliver!

When seeking a photographer, I spoke with a few different photographers, ultimately finding James Bass by [...]

Our wedding party is comprised of five bridesmaids, one bridesman, and six groomsmen. In all, that leaves us with eight dashing young men to dress and accessorize, M included. I almost immediately decided the tux was out. It felt too formal, a bit too contrived and too typical. From the beginning, I’ve had my heart set [...]

I am on the edge of my seat this weekend knowing that the incredibly beautiful Redframe will be marrying her BB in a matter of hours! *insert squealing little girl happy dance!* I have been enraptured with their amazing story of love found amidst a sea of complex circumstances and emotions for months, and I [...]

This next board is loosely based on my towel inspiration photo by Balineum found via This is Glamorous quite some time ago now. The emphasis is on champagne with various shades of blue, primarily a navy and more of French blue. Up until I started second guessing myself [again] a few days ago, this was [...]

I promised today would be all about inspiration boards and I am here to deliver! First up is a board representing the very first vision I had dreamed for my wedding…way back when it was my “practice” engagement with Engineer. It’s all about gorgeous shades of purple, champagne and ivory. I will refrain from coloring [...]

I decided that this week it was time. Time to stop mulling things over, time to stop hopping around and day dreaming and time to start making a few more decisions. One of those included finally ordering the applicable paper supplies for our save the date bookmarks I already hinted about. I [...]

Liene of Blue Orchid Designs came up with a fabulous contest recently in celebration of the recessionista , the woman who looks fashionable and smart no matter a small budget. Contestants had to pull together an inspiration board featuring a minimum of the dress, handbag and shoes for a budget-savvy bride at no more than [...]

This photo by Karen Wise makes me a believer in the sparkler! Wow. This is just so breathtakingly gorgeous…I really don’t have many words to describe how beautiful I find this. Add this to the list of images that evoke a feeling that I long for at our wedding. Not necessarily literally, but this [...]