Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Two Years of Bliss


Two years ago, I married my best friend. 

When I reflect on these past two years, I know that God really played a part in our relationship.  The hubby and I make great partners, buddies and supporters of each other.  God has graced me with the most patient, kind and generous man.  I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else.  
I'm lucky that this man puts up with me and all my craziness.  

I know this man was tailor made just for me and that increases my faith and trust in God.  He really does have a hand our life and we are just two little people in this huge world and yet He still knows us and loves us! 

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Reflections from the wedding day...



This was one of my favorite pictures.

I painted on this record, because I did that for our engagement photos.  


I came up with the idea because when the hubby proposed, I was wearing a necklace with a pair of Buddy Holly glasses on it.  Somehow, I linked the necklace, I was wearing with records, and thought I should paint them and they could look great in our engagements photos.  

These pictures turned out exactly how I wanted them to.  



Instead of a wedding cake, we opted to have a dessert table.  I love sweets, so leave it to me to offer a wide variety of desserts at my wedding.  



I loved my long veil, blue shoes and bouquet.  


The favorite part of our wedding, and most nerve wrecking for the hubby, had to be our first dance.  The hubby is not exactly a dancer and we surprised everyone with this little number.  

We chose the song by Bjork called, It's Oh So Quite.






My wedding and engagement pictures were shot by Brittany Strebeck.  

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Calling All Brides!

So the hubby and I will be married for 2 years this coming August!  Wow!  Typing that makes it feel like it's been longer and like it just happened at the same time.




Well, planning our wedding was so much fun but picking out the dress was one of the best parts, obviously.  It seems to be getting easier, or harder depending on how you look at it, for brides to find, "The Dress."  Many stores and companies are realizing that the bridal industry is a profitable venture.


One that I will always hold dear to my heart is BHLDN.  A part of Anthropologie, this website will feature unique looks for a bride.  Some are unlike you would find at a typical bridal store.  If you are ever in Chicago or Houston, this is a must stop for singles or married women.


This is really a one stop shop.  Everything you could need for The Big Day is on the website.  You can buy your dress, shoes, decorations, invitations and the lingerie you'll wear on the honeymoon, all with a couple of clicks and a hefty credit card bill.  It's a great place to just browse for inspiration for DIY's as well.


Photo from bhldn.com


Photo from bhldn.com


Photo from bhldn.com





By the looks of it, BHLDN is really planning on banking off The Great Gatsby.  I personally, cannot wait to see this movie!!  Leo, Carey, Isla and Tobey My oh my, what a stellar cast.  Let me bless with the first photo from the movie.



Photo from BuzzSugar








I am as giddy as a preteen at the sight of a Justin Beiber poster.  Sometimes, I'm more excited for the fashion in the movie, then the film itself.


Ok, let's get back on topic....

BCBG has also joined the bridal sensation.  Now BCBG's wedding style is a little sexier than that of the Anthro family.   
Photo from bcbg.com


Photo from bcbg.com


Photo from bcbg.com


I love the last dress for a reception dress or even a rehearsal dress.

Thirdly, Isaac Mizrahi has also ventured back into the wedding world.  Mizrahi had his own bridal line and was once one for Target's key designers and launched their affordable wedding line, before he left for Liz Claiborne.  Well, no longer with Liz Claiborne, he decided to dip his toes in the wedding pool of bridal dresses.

You can purchase his dresses on Aisle New York .  His collection just launched this month and can be purchased on this member's only website.  After you order your dress, it arrives at your door in 2 weeks!

Isaac's style is very clean and precise. 

Photo from nymag.com


Photo from nymag.com


Photo from nymag.com
   

So many choices for brides that I didn't have even just two years ago!  

With all this being said, a new company announced they are also joining team Bride!  

TOP SHOP!!  This British retailer is launching their line this June!  I'm so excited because this is where I believe my lil sis may be getting her dress there someday!  They have yet to release photos of their duds, but when they do, you know I will be featuring it here!!