Links We Love by Jennifer Diehl
Are you looking for that perfect accessory to wear on your wedding day?
Take a look at KateKetzal.com
Kate Ketzel Jewlery & Adornments is an Australian based designer of high-quality wedding jewlery and accessories. Ranging from beautiful necklaces to unique brooch bouquets.
We absolutely love this website, you have to check it out!
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Fashion Fever by Aly Dailey
Whether it’s for a shower gift, or your own ceremony or honeymoon it’s important to consider all possible underpinnings. Shower and honeymoon pieces can be playful and provocative and the possibilities are endless! On the other hand what you wear under your wedding gown has to fit perfectly and be made for the exact cut and shape of your gown.
Make sure you have all of these sexy and sophisticated pieces to get you through any and all wedding situations.
Decorative Soft Bra– This cute and comfy bralette is great for a gift or to lounge in on your honeymoon
Decorative Panties– These boyshorts are a subtle and sexy gift any bride would love
Babydoll Chemise– Try this flirty slip for your getaway with you hubby
Romper– The ruffles on this one piece are sweet but sultry
Robe– Great for a gift or for getting ready for your ceremony
Structured Backless Bra– This bra is perfect for a low back dress, make sure to get the right amount of coverage without any visible lines
Body suit – A body suit is a great way to get support and a smooth finish under your gown
Bustier– A great bodice for under your gown with bust cups for added support
Garter– This garter is a beautiful option for your ceremony’s garter toss
Now that you’ve found Mr. Right be sure to knock his socks off!
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Its All in the Details by Jennifer Diehl
Planning a wedding is all about details! Flowers, shoes, make-up and the list goes on. Don’t forget the little details like your nails! What are you going to do with your nails on your big day? Just like everything else…there are so many options! If you want to play with color but aren’t sure about having a bold color for all to see, try using one of your wedding colors on your toes! Example, if your color is eggplant go with OPI’s Pamplona Purple on your toes…it will make those white bridal shoes pop in pictures, too!
Here are some of the most popular bridal colors!
Essie: Wedding Collection 2012
Essie: Blushing Bride
Essie: Ballet Slippers
Essie: Lux Collection, great for glamorous, glimmering brides!
China Glaze: Diva Bride
China Glaze: Sea Shell
China Glaze: Naked, great shimmering pink for summer and spring weddings
OPI: New York City Ballet Collection, great pastel colors and a really fun shimmer color
OPI: Coney Island Cotton Candy
OPI: Privacy Please
OPI: Hopelessly in Love
OPI: Lucky Lucky Lavender
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Diary of a Bride to be by Lauren Cooper
Forgive me if I’m dwelling, but these programs are truly consuming most of my bridal stress for now.
Since we last spoke, even the professionals at Office Depot were having trouble printing the paper. As of Friday, they were able to get 143 of the first page and 142 of the second page. That’s the good news. The bad news is that 90 pages jammed. Back to Paper-Source I went to order more of our special paper which should arrive today. Plus, (here’s my customer service plug) they even said they wouldn’t charge us for our additional copies since it was their machine that was having an issue. 🙂
The tedious part is cutting the panels out. Last weekend my mom, Future Hubs and my step dad spent an hour cutting the first three panels and got 10 or done. This past weekend, I think we got up to 25…of the first three panels. So they’re not even 25 complete programs. Ugh. I’ve begun recruiting my friends for cutting parties since it’s such a slow process.
In other wedding news: Rsvps are coming in steadily! Travel to the ceremony site has been arranged for out of town guests without cars AND we even had to reserve additional rooms in our hotel block! 🙂
Manic Mondays by Jennifer Diehl
Planning your wedding can be extremely overwhelming, there are not enough hours in the day to complete your to-do list. Kill two birds with one stone! Yoga is the perfect way for you to relieve some of that wedding stress, while also toning your body! Yoga can help you build muscle, develop strength and balance, improve flexibility and most importantly release tension, and induce relaxation! It takes very little effort and is perfect for a Bride-to-be!
If you decide to take on Yoga by yourself, you can purchase a Yoga mat at Sports Authority for as little as $45!
Throw on some comfortable clothes and follow a few of these easy Yoga positions!
• Bound Ankle Pose helps to open up your hips, and relieve inner thigh muscle tension
• Childs Pose is a very calming pose, which can put you into a deep relaxation
• Plank Pose helps to build arm and abdomen strength
• Side Plank Pose helps to build arm and shoulder strength while toning side abs
• Warrior II Pose helps to build leg strength and open your hips
• Dolphin Pose is a pose that calms the brain and helps relieve stress
Those are just a few of the hundreds of yoga poses used to strengthen, tone, and relax.
If you want the help of a professional here are a few great places to check out!
• Pure Yoga is a well-known Yoga studio in NYC where you can take a variety of different Yoga classes, or even enjoy a private one-on-one Yoga lesson.
• Yoga for Weddings is a company that aims to keep you relaxed and renewed for your big day! They have four great Yoga instructors in New York to fit your specific Yoga needs.
• Reflections Yoga is a NYC company that offers a large variety of classes and workshops to get you relaxed and toned.
Yoga is just one of the great ways to get rid of some of that wedding stress! It’s never to late to start!
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Links We Love by Aly Dailey
There are tons of ways to send your save the dates but why not save some paper and send an adorable video? A video is a creative way to show your personality and makes a fun keepsake for your guests.
Check out this adorable couple’s Save The Date video HERE.
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Fashion Fever by Aly Dailey
Even though the wedding day is all about the bride and groom it’s a huge day for their mothers too. Everyone watches as they walk into the ceremony, not to mention all the pictures they’ll be in, so it’s important not to forget about the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom.
It’s time to stop thinking about the bride’s gown and start thinking about your own outfit! Follow these tips when deciding what to wear:
– Be sure to shop early, but after the bride has gotten her own gown
– Make sure to find out exactly what the bride has in mind for your outfit and how to dress for your role
– Keep the look and formality of your dress cohesive with that of the bridal party
– Stay away from white, cream, or ivory
– Talk to Mother of the Groom to ensure complimentary but not matching attire
REMEMBER: Gone are the days of drab and frumpy MOB dresses.
Your mom has been there for you your whole life, it;’s important that she feel special and beautiful on the wedding day too.
It’s All in the Details by Aly Dailey
Traditionally, a chuppah is a canopy under which a Jewish couple stands during their wedding ceremony. It is open on all sides to the couple’s community, family, and friends. It is supported by four poles and symbolizes the home that the couple will build together.
These days, however, many outdoor weddings include arbors and altars resembling the ancient Jewish chuppah. When planning their weddings most brides place the focus on reception décor but don’t forget about the décor of the ceremony!
The more traditional chuppah was made out of a Jewish prayer shawl but today’s brides are building their canopies out of vintage lace and even the fabric from their mother’s wedding dress.
To fit with the setting of the wedding brides are building pieces out of rustic wood or wintry birch limbs and many are overflowing with fresh flowers. You can also adorn them with feathers, lanterns, or details specific to the bride and groom.
You don’t have to practice Judaism to include this beautiful detail in your wedding. It’s the perfect addition to a wedding in the woods or on the beach. So if your venue is feeling a little sparse incorporate this unique and beautiful tradition into your big day!
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Diary of a Bride to be by Lauren Cooper
This weekend I had my second dress fitting, so we went home to Maryland. As an added bonus, we were headed to my grandmother’s house under the ruse of a makeup party, when in fact, it was a shower for me! I was happy and shocked to see cousins and great-aunts that I hadn’t seen in quite a long time. We spent a nice afternoon at Nana’s playing games, opening gifts and eating yummy finger sandwiches! Thanks to my mom, my sister and grandmother for a such a nice day!
DIY Update: We tried printing the programs using mom’s laser printer, since ours wouldn’t grab the thick card-stock. We got a few done, but then the printer decided it didn’t like the paper anymore. So, I dropped the rest off at Office Depot today…and even they were having jamming troubles, so keep your fingers crossed!
Bonus, we got our first three RSVPs in the mail today!!! 🙂
Manic Mondays by Jennifer Diehl
In a time where people are shopping, ordering dinner, and paying bills online; is it acceptable to send out invitations online? The answer can get a bit sticky. For a girls night out; yes! A super bowl party; Sure! A dinner party; why not? For your wedding invitation? Not recommended. Yes, you might think that it’s a “green” alternative, but there are plenty of stationers with recycled paper options. There are also some etiquette taboos involved:
Paper is still the better solution, but if you DO decide on E-vites here are a few tips to follow!
Sending an E-vite can definitely save you money and time, and get you a quick RSVP. (Well, sometimes) An online wedding invitation can also allow you to link to your wedding website for directions and other pertinent details. The downside is, not everyone (your Great Aunt) will understand what to do with an e-vite. Whether its print or online the only important thing is you that you keep it stress free!
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