tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30556630816703498012024-02-08T08:08:12.078-05:00Practically HitchedA discussion on all things wedding from the proposal, to the"I do," to the world of newlywed!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-85858098867902948422009-09-01T10:05:00.004-04:002009-09-01T10:10:06.960-04:00I lied?Okay, maybe I lied... (GASSP!)I could TOTALLY love housework, if I had a cute little apron like this!!How fantastic is Anthropologie!?! Always coming up with the most fantastic finds. This too can be yours for only $32! Happy Shopping! Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-1856327725163190182009-09-01T08:02:00.002-04:002009-09-01T08:08:09.042-04:00That's what i'm saying... How much do you LOVE these tea towels?!They're a tad bit pricey, but i'm loving the sentiment, and the fabulous swirls. Want more? Check out Materialistic.com.link love courtesy of mishy lane and decor8 designs.Happy Tuesday!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-63837018237618343842009-08-31T08:24:00.002-04:002009-08-31T08:39:59.780-04:00Utterly Engaged - Free online version Love bridal magazines? But can't afford the endless stack of magazines you'd LIKE to buy? Well, no need to spend hours at Borders trying to cram in reading for free... enjoy the free online version of Utterly Engaged -- here!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-82686467438082924352009-08-06T16:16:00.004-04:002009-08-06T16:20:22.851-04:00It's love. SHOE loveSo there really isn't much to say, but that I am in shoe love. I LOVE these shoes, and OBVIOUSLY so does everyone else who saw Jillian's final rose special on the Bachelorette. Are they completely ridiculously priced? OF-COURSE. Do I still think of them and absolutely WISH they had them in my size? YOU BETTCHA! Dear shoe god, please make these available in a size nine :)Anyone else in shoe love? Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-47302766304368896092009-08-04T10:37:00.003-04:002009-08-04T10:56:22.325-04:00A husband like no other So if you're not aware, I am a HUGE fan of Giada De Laurentiis. HUGE. Like I have a serious teenage girl crush on every recipe, show, ingredient and tool that she uses. I don't know what it is.... but I see a tool/recipe/[insert anything] that she uses ... and instantly my brain says "oh yes, you NEED that." Despite the thousands of kitchen tools I have, recipes i've tried. If Giada likes it, I Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-64803099066702107352009-07-29T10:49:00.003-04:002009-07-31T11:26:50.899-04:00With this Ring... :)Check out even more details about our wedding by visiting one of my favorite blogs... With This Ring!! and here!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-72523827390970430432009-07-29T09:45:00.041-04:002009-07-29T10:52:08.247-04:00Our wedding - Part IIThese are LONG overdue, but here are some of my favorite photos and memories from our wedding day! (Photos taken by Charlie Shin - our amazing photographer from Studio Kama!) The view, before the wedding.Our rings - custom made by Gems of the Jungle in Orlando, FLMark & his groomsmen. Such great friends. My bridemaids - and TRULY my best friends. Bridesmaid dresses - Ella by Jenny Yoo. I Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-65635996692998196672009-07-29T08:39:00.003-04:002009-07-29T08:47:09.433-04:00Are you ALL in?So i must confess, I've been a TOTAL blog slacker. I was doing great before the wedding - uploading fun things, and giving much love to my now poor, lonely blog. But once wedding madness kicked in, it's like my mind was consumed and my poor blog fell to the waste side. Even now, living in marital bliss (awwww....), it's been hard to get back into the swing of things. For the past few weeks I've Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-67020099938000517222009-07-08T10:39:00.011-04:002009-07-08T11:14:53.206-04:00The story of our wedding: PART IFirst of all, let me begin the story by thanking EACH and every one of our friends and family members who truly helped our wedding day to be SUCH a great success. We were blessed with a perfect day. And by perfect I mean the weather was fantastic (key for an outdoor wedding) and any potential mishaps were completely oblivious to us. (Now THAT's love!)Since we were married at 6:30pm, we had the Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-2513812320984891802009-07-07T08:46:00.001-04:002009-07-07T08:49:41.743-04:00Good Advice - passed on.This advice is just TOO good not to pass on ... check out Sue Holfeld's advice at The Bride's Guide: For some reason, RSVP'ing to an invitation is hard for guests. And even some guests who are prompt to send their reply cards back manage to goof.Their only tasks are to 1) write their name(s) on the card, 2) check "yes" or "no," 3) stick it in the envelope, and 4) put it in the mailbox. But many Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-29425478889244533502009-07-06T07:55:00.002-04:002009-07-06T07:59:24.788-04:00Cry me a river... well, okay :)Looking for a another unique accessory to add to your wedding ensemble? Why not add a little something 'old' or 'blue' in your wedding purse by purchasing a vintage hanky. One of my favorite ETSY sellers, Hankylady, has a huge selection of beautiful and well-taken care of vintage handkerchiefs.Check out this one, just posted this weekend. For only $18, it's a perfect 'something blue.'Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-53891579780828279142009-07-02T10:06:00.004-04:002009-07-02T10:09:39.184-04:00This week's ETSY OBSESSIONOkay, so I love ribbons & bows. AND... I love my iphone. Well, WALLA- the Little White Dog has ingeniously combined the two. Meet my newest obsession, the ribbon & bow iphone cover. AND until July 5th, you can save $10 by entering code "GeekSugar."Happy shopping!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-85138077198270182102009-07-01T11:25:00.001-04:002009-07-01T11:28:33.330-04:00A fun DIYA cute DIY idea to brighten your Wednesday... See, now isn't that better? Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-2156963854111238262009-06-25T09:33:00.003-04:002009-06-25T09:39:29.415-04:00Take a seat...So, we're BACK from our honeymoon and i've got SOOO much to share - about the wedding, honeymoon, and so much more. But while I attempt to unpack and get my life together, I thought i'd share this great idea I saw - look at these place cards from Timeless paper. How fantastic are these?!? Even the peacocks look SO neat... Anyone else have a unique idea for a place card? Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-83217742273029381432009-06-09T08:09:00.003-04:002009-06-09T08:16:45.981-04:00I scream, you scream, we all scream for MAKEUPSo here's a fabulous tip to start off our Tuesday on the right foot...Bobbi Brown is offering 25 percent off (!!!agghhh!!!) of all of her cosmetics on her website. I mean, what's more fun than new makeup? Makeup on SALE! (duh.) Add that to the fact that you get free shipping on purchases over $60, and it's a sale made in heaven :)I was first introduced to Bobbi's makeup through my makeup artist (Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-86467979837174303752009-06-05T15:06:00.004-04:002009-06-05T15:12:46.967-04:00DIY cards A big thank you to brides little white book -- I was looking into making a few thank you cards and ran across this post for step by step directions on how to make your own fantastic (and very unique) note cards!Happy crafting Friday!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-83117614320043451082009-06-05T08:19:00.003-04:002009-06-05T08:25:34.628-04:00A FREE wedding mag you just can't pass upSo thanks to Bride's cafe, here's a great offer..For the next 8 days, the online version of the Wedding Style Guide (an Australian wedding magazine) is FREE. It's a great magazine and the online version is fantastic!Check it out here!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-58672609771966711832009-06-04T08:48:00.004-04:002009-06-04T08:55:42.376-04:00I'm a sucker for succulents.And one more thing... While we were in Napa, we saw THE most amazing succulents. So I got to thinking, how COOL would succulents be as a favor?!?! Well, I guess i'm not the first to think of this idea. Look at 100 Layer Cake's post from Kelly & Chris' wedding... Click here for a full DIY description.Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-73644040334744349542009-06-04T08:30:00.008-04:002009-06-04T08:46:30.599-04:00Eat. Drink. And Be Married.I am a lucky bride. For sure.Man of my dreams, best friend, and mr. all around wonderful? Check. Found the perfect location, dress, favors, and all the rest? Check.Sharing it with the most bridesmaids a girl could ask for? Check.So I've been SO swamped with finalizing the last little details of the wedding that i've failed to poast ANY information about the most amazing bachelorette party a girl Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-45760652999731249062009-06-04T08:23:00.004-04:002009-06-04T08:24:41.113-04:00A Must Read.You've got to read this post about Marisa & John's wedding. What a great, and completely memorable idea!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-85555755231662731032009-06-04T08:11:00.001-04:002009-06-04T08:15:51.661-04:00Designer Dessert TablesA huge thank you to Amanda at Elizabeth Anne for referencing Amy Atlas' AMAZING dessert tables. If you're considering doing a dessert table you absolutely MUST check out her website for inspiration! Getting married in New York, or have the cash for Amy's services... you've got to check it out. Her tables are nothing short of breathtaking!! Look at all those cute details!!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-41863765617879886262009-05-28T08:50:00.009-04:002009-05-28T14:43:19.726-04:00I <3 Ann WoodSo it's not really news, but it's worth another mention... I love Ann Wood's little creations. I love her birds, owls, ships, and all the fantastic little projects she works on. The miniature projects are so detailed and so fantastic that they almost transcend you into a happier, simpler time.To be even a bit more specific, being a second-time around bride, as I got engaged and began imagining Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-76696082429786687862009-05-27T08:50:00.007-04:002009-05-27T09:06:27.028-04:00A++ for Goose GreaseSo in this bad economy it's up to us brides to find creative ways to save money and not go TOO overboard....in fact, blogs these days are buzzing with creative ways to do it yourself, or find cost effective alternatives to pricey bridal items.Case in point? Our rehearsal dinner cake. Being that my fiancee is in the Navy, I REALLY wanted to order one of Mike's Amazing Cake's speciality cakes. I Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-23836594564675536222009-05-27T08:45:00.002-04:002009-05-27T08:49:28.484-04:00Battling against cold feeetSo, it's a well known fact that i'm an ETSY addict. But when I came across these gems I actually laughed out loud. THIS is exactly why ETSY is so fabulous... I mean where else can you go to find such unusual and customized gifts that help complete any fab. party/wedding/etc. So yes, I immediately added these to the cart. I mean, my fiancee couldn't live another second without these funny socks..Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3055663081670349801.post-70902079754082643252009-05-26T10:30:00.002-04:002009-05-26T10:33:54.240-04:00DC Garter-fest Looking for a fresh take on traditional garters? Check out Julianne Smith's wedding garters at the launch party of her new collection. When: This Wednesday (May 27) from 7:30-9:00pmWhere: Hello Cupcake (1351 Connecticut Avenue NW, in Washington, DC)Must: RSVP to info@herpersign.comAnyone else going, I'm thinking this is a must :)Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786195914747898379noreply@blogger.com0