tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81513478142157175972024-02-01T23:19:43.321-07:00The Wedding ContessaPlanning a wedding? You are in the right place! This blog is dedicated to giving ideas, tips, how to's, suggestions, and great advice for helping you create your royal wedding day. After all, every bride deserves to be treated like royalty on her wedding day!The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-73973105074541659692010-10-05T08:46:00.003-06:002010-10-05T08:55:58.392-06:00Update a Shirt with a Little Ruffle Twist<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7UQ3FpQi7uwmcl_WgwtYDKvCgNaT8rKjdcsm5FZTxD5xtszQKEkBrIgMfwOFo1pXycYpZTnopERBemU1AyIP_0dhtxACk7nrCT60yTKnHHboIl54-LZiZt6tFnDWTqpnAUDfmNW7evI/s1600/Blog+Wedding+t-shirt.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7UQ3FpQi7uwmcl_WgwtYDKvCgNaT8rKjdcsm5FZTxD5xtszQKEkBrIgMfwOFo1pXycYpZTnopERBemU1AyIP_0dhtxACk7nrCT60yTKnHHboIl54-LZiZt6tFnDWTqpnAUDfmNW7evI/s400/Blog+Wedding+t-shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524573690799850354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you are looking for a cute shirt but don't have much money to buy something new, go look in your closet. This is such a great change with a few simple steps, you may have a new shirt in no time and all it will cost you is a little time!<br /><br />Maybe you need a shirt to wear on your honeymoon trip or to wear to a bridal shower. Whatever the occasion, here is a great way to get a new look without paying mall prices!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/03/ruffly-shirt-refashion.html">Disney's Ruffled Stuff </a>blog gives you step by step instructions! She is sooo talented!<br />Who would of thought you could turn sleeves into ruffles! Very creative! The shirt she started with was cute but the ruffles make it adorable! See what possible fashion is hiding in your closet! It's always rewarding to be able to use what you have and "refashion" it into something better!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-71499121820160814912010-10-01T09:52:00.007-06:002010-10-01T10:16:01.424-06:00Announcing The Wedding!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJTa53O0eWfqjWKq_yFrO6ieiBkZav5r1XNJ-365intilmZgwO7psjB8oKhvR9vkKO25glsywEPF3PXydFbVxZ4x67EpvRdSikzlK9KTxRFoUm4eNzqwDz1yrDb6gfsTiqLRwE7eokao/s1600/Blog+T+and+S+invite+2.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJTa53O0eWfqjWKq_yFrO6ieiBkZav5r1XNJ-365intilmZgwO7psjB8oKhvR9vkKO25glsywEPF3PXydFbVxZ4x67EpvRdSikzlK9KTxRFoUm4eNzqwDz1yrDb6gfsTiqLRwE7eokao/s400/Blog+T+and+S+invite+2.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523110826331534722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxyX_fDyUVUuND_svWXWuEmOD2BqJd6frJmyj-OJW-TgF5j9KjbOlo87zblb1C16Nggbwm23XRqRssbsRCZXHDkx_2crIiI-fMSyI7qXnrb2GFJlO2eWHSnCO8d1mWZwAKDhQggzkbFI/s1600/Blog+T+and+S+announcement.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxyX_fDyUVUuND_svWXWuEmOD2BqJd6frJmyj-OJW-TgF5j9KjbOlo87zblb1C16Nggbwm23XRqRssbsRCZXHDkx_2crIiI-fMSyI7qXnrb2GFJlO2eWHSnCO8d1mWZwAKDhQggzkbFI/s400/Blog+T+and+S+announcement.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523110823862232114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPS29RRzAGMbYIs4Cf4paq4NTTYETtB_VB3ZxENAxDpDNh_1tW_gq4W8e89nQYfjxYFaVXQrFX1R9qc1MD_MnUYqw6ZFwNSCRd_NxSnAalr2pYe6k585h7UMVLXDXxUEoOfSHLWDAXx4/s1600/Blog+T+and+S+announcement.jpeg"> </a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">So you've taken all the engagement photos. Your wedding invitations are done, this one by the way was beautifully done by <a href="http://jennlanierphotography.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Lanier</a></span></span> . <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Now when do you start addressing them and sending them out?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Ideally you should send them out 6 weeks before the wedding. This gives your guests adequate time to make travel arrangements and arrange their schedules so they can attend. Request that they </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">RSVP three weeks before the wedding date. That will help know how many people will be attending your wedding event.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Helpful hint, keep in mind when you design your wedding invitations that you they reflect a little of your personality. Enlist the help of family and friends when addressing the envelopes. Put your addresses on 3x5 cards and keep them in a small card file box. You will need these for thank you notes and for sending out Christmas cards!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!</span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-58937979845386785622010-09-21T21:34:00.002-06:002010-09-21T21:51:25.254-06:00Candles and Lanterns Table Scape<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDSE1AgHz9KImYBXbvrH8zrfPvR4Ys3BkvBcude1Z-kgwdebLIo3TEj40nNgOEWI8yM-fx8SxRaG03GIvslgWSspWAlwcu_TWRo1UfFUvrCFHnE9O5tSb7HEkeEoiGUDZBMUWBjJzIy0/s1600/Blog+lantern+table+scape.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDSE1AgHz9KImYBXbvrH8zrfPvR4Ys3BkvBcude1Z-kgwdebLIo3TEj40nNgOEWI8yM-fx8SxRaG03GIvslgWSspWAlwcu_TWRo1UfFUvrCFHnE9O5tSb7HEkeEoiGUDZBMUWBjJzIy0/s400/Blog+lantern+table+scape.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519576559523286034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBFeAcyOdm8-K39E11AsX09U4Z1UfAR660Uqd84SC_tWPc3pEpUUaveSF1T1irfLQ62XnDCXYskUE3YhdX4w6QBX6ykfsKvCHrPZvau35x78w9emybcO7iRraiTFpcEfAUct5L3ynDQo/s1600/Blog+pink+tablescape.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBFeAcyOdm8-K39E11AsX09U4Z1UfAR660Uqd84SC_tWPc3pEpUUaveSF1T1irfLQ62XnDCXYskUE3YhdX4w6QBX6ykfsKvCHrPZvau35x78w9emybcO7iRraiTFpcEfAUct5L3ynDQo/s400/Blog+pink+tablescape.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519576556320573490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Candles never go out of style no matter what time of year. <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/06/24/elegant-pink-and-silver-stanley-hotel-colorado-wedding/pink-taper-candle-centerpiece/">Elizabeth Anne Designs </a>offers lots of beautiful ideas for tablescapes such as these candle and lantern decorated wedding tables. <span style="font-style: italic;">(The pink candlescape was designed by Alexan Events and photographer was Jared Wilson.)</span><br /><br />With the advent of fall, more and more wedding decor will include <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/wedding-ideas/centerpieces/">beautiful lanterns</a>. They come in whispy white or wrought iron black. <span style="font-style: italic;">(Lantern photos by Marie Labbancz and featured on Evantine Events.)</span> If your wedding group will be meeting outside, you can light real candles for a soft romantic look to your wedding tables. <br /><br />Those who have their wedding event indoors can have the look of real candles without the mess. There are many options for putting battery operated candles inside the lantern. Whatever you choose for your tablescape, either will provide the ambience you are trying to achieve if displayed thoughtfully.<br /><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-73802208173614574172010-09-14T10:22:00.004-06:002010-09-14T22:28:06.932-06:00Caring for Your Wedding Dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxiAUYNqWTpb4YwjqaZf3zivGtoGlID5MI-CZPSpq_ss6KSyIf-RlEAI6TDizFrVoazpxqGP_bzLTB0SnOFfUgaNHC4n-K0dixLU9TkF_AZHQDalTGHt8AY0SCZo9bwiWFyLItOopt1E/s1600/Blog+wedding+dress+with+sash+S.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxiAUYNqWTpb4YwjqaZf3zivGtoGlID5MI-CZPSpq_ss6KSyIf-RlEAI6TDizFrVoazpxqGP_bzLTB0SnOFfUgaNHC4n-K0dixLU9TkF_AZHQDalTGHt8AY0SCZo9bwiWFyLItOopt1E/s400/Blog+wedding+dress+with+sash+S.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516806185115161778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Once you purchase your wedding dress, how do you take care of it? Especially if you want to keep it and pass it on to other family members or just to have as a keepsake. Here are a few simple tips for taking care of your special dress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Have it dry cleaned by a company that specializes in wedding dresses. Ask others and check around before you choose a dry cleaner to get the best result.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Put acid free tissue paper inside the dress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Put the dress in an acid free corrugated box. To be extra safe, you could put your gown in a acid free bag and then package it in the box. That would give it added protection from light and dust.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Don't store your dress in an area of your home where it is damp or the temperature changes. It is best if you can keep it where the temperature will stay stable not too hot and not too cold such as under your bed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Every so often, take the dress out and check it for any problems that might be developing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">*Check with the company you buy the dress from and ask them what special directions they might have for caring for your dress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Good luck!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-64104541187461087712010-09-08T16:46:00.006-06:002010-09-08T17:03:46.728-06:00Easy, Reasonable, Bridal Shower or Wedding Decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfIgL-DyGoiWDRofAQrkh_PSZ43LCx-T663Y02ogwjqITg2hvjLdZXVQdwzCLxQXTEq75jhTnBybI8oAG1OFmS9_XENZ25n5lb_FmO9YWzLOcC5YVgdMURD1P0KfxFdZ-e2tDmIAasJ4/s1600/Blog+napkin+pom+poms.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfIgL-DyGoiWDRofAQrkh_PSZ43LCx-T663Y02ogwjqITg2hvjLdZXVQdwzCLxQXTEq75jhTnBybI8oAG1OFmS9_XENZ25n5lb_FmO9YWzLOcC5YVgdMURD1P0KfxFdZ-e2tDmIAasJ4/s400/Blog+napkin+pom+poms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514679284795475922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgPN7GTR9PDuh2uc9DGF49AyjpAzCCeXnXXScAlgQ15hfb227bCOY54_hu5zETs5Mx-6pzm7e-9QOUZ2Gj4rFL1Efy5fMOmi4HM7AHkL-BP9NSUei9ea7X8c4Szrnd7DviZnNqBiGUs0/s1600/Blog+pom+poms.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgPN7GTR9PDuh2uc9DGF49AyjpAzCCeXnXXScAlgQ15hfb227bCOY54_hu5zETs5Mx-6pzm7e-9QOUZ2Gj4rFL1Efy5fMOmi4HM7AHkL-BP9NSUei9ea7X8c4Szrnd7DviZnNqBiGUs0/s400/Blog+pom+poms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514679281062055826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Want fun wedding or bridal shower decor that won't break the bank? Why not try your hand at pom poms! You could use these for any time of year in your wedding decorations. Not hard to tackle, <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias">Martha Stewart</a> has great how to's explaining how to create these.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">You have the freedom to use bright solid colors of tissue paper or patterned tissue. For winter or Christmas weddings, fashion pom poms out of white tissue and hang with paper snowflakes, and chinese lanterns.<br /><br />The pom pom napkin ring holders are adorable and would add a nice designer touch to any wedding table. While very simple, these pom poms can look fun and elegant at the same time!<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-1819018680771589962010-08-25T08:05:00.005-06:002010-08-25T08:15:09.253-06:00DIY Bed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fEovwDk9jvnTzrX155GX0fpOdxgK0Fqny4GtMK2JDz5EzyRRVzoYMKViSv4DFUVDrUQVkdxrHhInzheNqJal2qtrJW98oqc8GWSAFYD_ul0VtKKCts6ZPbctbVzRGMAz5leFjq_ygNw/s1600/Blog+pallet+bed.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fEovwDk9jvnTzrX155GX0fpOdxgK0Fqny4GtMK2JDz5EzyRRVzoYMKViSv4DFUVDrUQVkdxrHhInzheNqJal2qtrJW98oqc8GWSAFYD_ul0VtKKCts6ZPbctbVzRGMAz5leFjq_ygNw/s400/Blog+pallet+bed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509349278732244114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiz00bpQi-gjGEIhfAdhACGhQ3UyQqiPLK5PjXf7iktlCl5FMTew-xQTBU2q6cblEeG38sMlJFW-USX3ANWZ7PcM1U6udoiffe5l_kIbmO7Dj6hyRGNr8m8zjtjomKlwLjPKG2LRbVg4/s1600/Blog+Pallet+bed+after.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiz00bpQi-gjGEIhfAdhACGhQ3UyQqiPLK5PjXf7iktlCl5FMTew-xQTBU2q6cblEeG38sMlJFW-USX3ANWZ7PcM1U6udoiffe5l_kIbmO7Dj6hyRGNr8m8zjtjomKlwLjPKG2LRbVg4/s400/Blog+Pallet+bed+after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509349273256829794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Over at <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/06/29/diy-pallet-reading-bed-for-the-nursery/">Ashley Ann Photography</a>, you will find the most amazing do it yourself daybed! It doesn't take a whole lot to put together...elbow grease and a little creativity.</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlAoN5nQkM_KKC-u0aZ8mR85q2J-GAU4daK9OVYI7Gx0cLjWhAUojICNqfbMVOpK1pyYuKJEmzSEV-Q9CMPenm52RvaJl9lvDjGGKez92iroynXsMoI8FIHFw8XXWWjcoP0YVkEJ3sUk/s1600/Blog+Pallet+bed+after.jpg"> </a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Don't be afraid to use creativity when putting your new home together. Need a bed once you get married? Try something like this. Many couples are short on money when they tie the knot and in today's economy who doesn't want to save on furniture items you have to have.<br /><br />Too many couples rush out and buy furniture going into debt or they find out later it's not really what they wanted. Make your cute tiny apartment speak volumes about your style and make a bed like this. Perhaps the expanded version or turn this into couch!<br /></span><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHXJawy8fBQeJxo0Ac1CrDOCNBmBWEOL7b6JFVVFJ62Z1Q45UNeWyBMliP-HY1z3sgHl38BQENxine_m-a0Qm9Mi3Stp_0il2kzdbky9vIB80njxQzFqZLkBz90t03fiiP8WycCuwUE0/s1600/Blog+pallet+bed.jpg"> </a><br /></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-681278542295971712010-08-19T09:29:00.008-06:002010-08-19T10:40:54.163-06:00Old Settings Make Great New Photos!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhIOw-PEtEOwkKcPZDHFqSC7STLqCqR3aarV_BuV6fuVGQDRmbS5mA7Hwd40vdv_G5XKWsqZZ42vBzWnbHgZAbnJvXbRGxLLq0QFYAFiUpl73zOVXzTpoJHErVv5tLf8iwiMRDJN8ib4/s1600/Blog+JL+TS+truck.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhIOw-PEtEOwkKcPZDHFqSC7STLqCqR3aarV_BuV6fuVGQDRmbS5mA7Hwd40vdv_G5XKWsqZZ42vBzWnbHgZAbnJvXbRGxLLq0QFYAFiUpl73zOVXzTpoJHErVv5tLf8iwiMRDJN8ib4/s400/Blog+JL+TS+truck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507158402839276386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG2mxIOutIzH37vr2C_1nVW9mk6u41gJDs7kDQ6O_5L0iaBknWbxGtSKTdfP_YEzfAZDIxDQJwUMmfJFrXZdHGjMhWR6SkJIZ2SCv4ecXpYDV1-PViZ1kOpsaAgYeTJLWj21Yywm8tDs/s1600/Blog+JL+Tand+S+kissing+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG2mxIOutIzH37vr2C_1nVW9mk6u41gJDs7kDQ6O_5L0iaBknWbxGtSKTdfP_YEzfAZDIxDQJwUMmfJFrXZdHGjMhWR6SkJIZ2SCv4ecXpYDV1-PViZ1kOpsaAgYeTJLWj21Yywm8tDs/s400/Blog+JL+Tand+S+kissing+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507158260552372130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX52a5SoAQaBxUlnnfcxXSjdZpBJx4nB_VHJroSTm1jqtTyvJVUZ6TREI89ZlrmBQJfaTL1GxwMJgS8591ahecwXNlN1JeRRjqPWwckFgLM92YiwnHGTefvgY76W_dGTg-h8dXy5YBtY/s1600/Blog+JL+b+and+w+barn.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX52a5SoAQaBxUlnnfcxXSjdZpBJx4nB_VHJroSTm1jqtTyvJVUZ6TREI89ZlrmBQJfaTL1GxwMJgS8591ahecwXNlN1JeRRjqPWwckFgLM92YiwnHGTefvgY76W_dGTg-h8dXy5YBtY/s400/Blog+JL+b+and+w+barn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507157690533331202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLuPVKUjWZ8K77Tfv-zu9rpAcxqTHeccb59dhBldLsvW5Z0RazmToAXtEgn2XFO0KtdpxvC_SNmdX-hJn40bugpFZmkorVrnzT0ydEJPBelGlu7dg_UKWTwFsUD0nouslRbrphl2OM0M/s1600/Blog+JL+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLuPVKUjWZ8K77Tfv-zu9rpAcxqTHeccb59dhBldLsvW5Z0RazmToAXtEgn2XFO0KtdpxvC_SNmdX-hJn40bugpFZmkorVrnzT0ydEJPBelGlu7dg_UKWTwFsUD0nouslRbrphl2OM0M/s400/Blog+JL+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507157519075029330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikd3TMiuWzQU7Rnmf-Lh2Yy9GoRtmLkntvNzIiKYYLtkBdd08Ha43cOON1Sm8HjBrZkhLhNvRY445WbBDk9QZ60bN1BFgGcD_Bv0s2yPFx96zy-MAB5On5oEHOgKShifGP1-MTVu0_9cI/s1600/Blog+JL+Tand+S+in+a+field+red+plaid+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikd3TMiuWzQU7Rnmf-Lh2Yy9GoRtmLkntvNzIiKYYLtkBdd08Ha43cOON1Sm8HjBrZkhLhNvRY445WbBDk9QZ60bN1BFgGcD_Bv0s2yPFx96zy-MAB5On5oEHOgKShifGP1-MTVu0_9cI/s400/Blog+JL+Tand+S+in+a+field+red+plaid+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507157352718798802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">In today's fast pace, in seems that people are always looking to the past for a better way of life. Home decor you can find antiques and items handed down from generation to generation. The same with fashion trends. New designers are always bringing back old designs with a new take on the old and outdated.<br /><br />How about engagement pictures for example. Love how <a href="http://jennlanierphotography.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Lannier Photography </a>brought the charm and romance of an old truck, and a country setting to bring Thomas and Swayzee's engagement photos to life! Love how creative she is when taking the photos with the unique angles and the way she captures their personalities.<br /><br />Combining the old with the new makes this photo shoot awesome! It's so important to find a photographer that can do exactly that. Put you at ease in a setting that you are comfortable with and be able to capture who you both are! <a href="http://jennlanierphotography.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Lannier Photograpy</a> is worth checking out!<br /><br /><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-71091891883521531662010-08-12T15:10:00.001-06:002010-08-13T07:24:41.210-06:00Do It Yourself Wedding Ideas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yPC9opGaGC1QX79HSLr-t7ynJoXDQ45krRTPtZniAjHInheAvhTvfgEscyQFeOIPJBh39xmshppZBby6G1NsJzCcbEXXayoNw_XWW_AX8a-kYlIQW_TprtZR1-Y6L2Mwb2J-9oWA4Is/s1600/Blog+herbs+12+favors.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRk_GrWKzV0CfIv0YTMBGQsVN_9SdZ8uw_9bz4bIUXV2kBTeLORB7PCkaA9KS9UmCLUZlX5W168N6o5dNodnyI9zJL8f8njsi1024GdcPSe5C65Q7ybonbQSZ4O-EFD4_UPgsDzqD0z8/s1600/Blog+cake+12.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UG1tYiB2L2XiC78-MAR7AalRAYCeZ9FTqgwdKdwjzgFRjlZ8KZp8MJTt1HovHFIXrSJdofaJhv7eKF_CBmJ0jGFAEE8OT5taqOsV13tJ7OU8EYKEORRghM_PSpFatAflPaRUwX1ilG0/s1600/blog+water+pitcher+12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UG1tYiB2L2XiC78-MAR7AalRAYCeZ9FTqgwdKdwjzgFRjlZ8KZp8MJTt1HovHFIXrSJdofaJhv7eKF_CBmJ0jGFAEE8OT5taqOsV13tJ7OU8EYKEORRghM_PSpFatAflPaRUwX1ilG0/s400/blog+water+pitcher+12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504634230998411762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuVPsZBNTZPSsDW4UQDwu9qiCaDOYHqtMqBlirEr8iYTEImJ76NezMD4-LuFK2o_AQYvFAN5gDausrTPvKZXg3mDDJs4m79g41-HP3E82PrEa-3pbNo88_GAXxg2ucCjgFCqJad6rZjw/s1600/Blog+wreath+12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuVPsZBNTZPSsDW4UQDwu9qiCaDOYHqtMqBlirEr8iYTEImJ76NezMD4-LuFK2o_AQYvFAN5gDausrTPvKZXg3mDDJs4m79g41-HP3E82PrEa-3pbNo88_GAXxg2ucCjgFCqJad6rZjw/s400/Blog+wreath+12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504634225121099874" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRT0ls27u_q_kJHzA6Vs1-gEls4OF6CGUSDN_xSzUHcGlHJEay2xHS-vl25iaE01vUNQFZCzXnaFC_Ol0qWSVE_heDiCeO-y0kuE0yFgva4i6NpxbIeXWhMr3k-mZgA1TGtsdQ0XwNjk/s1600/Blog+lanterns+12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRT0ls27u_q_kJHzA6Vs1-gEls4OF6CGUSDN_xSzUHcGlHJEay2xHS-vl25iaE01vUNQFZCzXnaFC_Ol0qWSVE_heDiCeO-y0kuE0yFgva4i6NpxbIeXWhMr3k-mZgA1TGtsdQ0XwNjk/s400/Blog+lanterns+12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504634219046052178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photos by <a href="http://www.khollystudios.com/">K. Holly Photography</a></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Take a look at these wedding ideas spotlighted on <a href="http://www.snippetandink.com/2010/08/real-wedding-janelle-shaun.html">Snippet and Ink</a></span></span>. <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> The bride enlisted a lot of help from family members to do it herself! Boxwood wreaths adorned with a simple white ribbon bow. Handmade birds were made out of the bride's grandmother's wedding dress. They make a whimsical cake topper on the wedding cake.<br /><br />Love the lighted lanterns strung on strings of lights and the moss covered flower pot favors with herbs designating escort cards. It's your special day why not put your signature on it by being creative. If you take the time to plan ahead, you can come up with little touches that will make your wedding day memorable.<br /><br />It's up to you how involved you want to get. You can do a little or a lot when it comes to decorating and serving your guests. Certainly make sure you don't overwhelm yourself but don't hesitate to ask friends and family to get involved if you want to put your own personal touch on your wedding day!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-31742980874938483242010-08-05T21:20:00.007-06:002010-08-05T22:29:52.266-06:00Honeymoon in Vienna<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8pSk-tqfF08wY0afINcoOB6pUVSH8BR22rLhjfjipc3v1XNPFGzqIiLKVA8uvEAIENWXNjz59Am5NmcoiMoszUt-82549EtuWYBTcxTKqAdWliGRqAdKIpxLEwpXF1pIisygAsNCXAk/s1600/Blog+Vienna.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8pSk-tqfF08wY0afINcoOB6pUVSH8BR22rLhjfjipc3v1XNPFGzqIiLKVA8uvEAIENWXNjz59Am5NmcoiMoszUt-82549EtuWYBTcxTKqAdWliGRqAdKIpxLEwpXF1pIisygAsNCXAk/s400/Blog+Vienna.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502140164566659666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjFAeaqS2rIr2ugreRlKgxGTvDul0yxW8c8iuleYJC0QZjQowl7IROvlDPzgqm9gz7kHWOMFAgHFxazlMn0cIZXuQCTDrQ4cDp4z06GLovEItWCzcw64X1Lu9lzzFl2eC-RYjh8tkelU/s1600/Blog+Viennette.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bbhX6Herj4NqlkEPpztRHvVn87LK1Nq_cxkmPBQN9T9naNr2DfIImAkTM4FflKHcEc_m6oXA0rc_gBbtqLLkpQC2W2HTOZKcUbwKbCoxqq5BNaXPdNO1O4VgDQMznwmE0TKg3wKwhks/s400/Blog+ferris+wheel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502139447992068130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaceQKh3TukWbr8AgifJdxzuCm8dLE1qPc2XecuGNhoyT0vfrxsDJNYxvKwdtHyd6vA49ATdGJ1X0NCD0cHtcs8k6DbN1j7SbmYcoWtUWq1jluq9zpeaXK-DtQ6ZxqnxU0LSzmRd-qBQ/s1600/Blog+Stephan%27s+Dome.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaceQKh3TukWbr8AgifJdxzuCm8dLE1qPc2XecuGNhoyT0vfrxsDJNYxvKwdtHyd6vA49ATdGJ1X0NCD0cHtcs8k6DbN1j7SbmYcoWtUWq1jluq9zpeaXK-DtQ6ZxqnxU0LSzmRd-qBQ/s400/Blog+Stephan%27s+Dome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502139444255358466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">A honeymoon trip to Vienna, Austria would be a dream come true! This is a beautiful place for the two of you to getaway and explore. With lots to do and romantic sites to visit, you will be charmed by your surroundings and the ambiance Vienna has to offer.<br /><br />Transportation is no problem in this timeless city. Catch the tram on the Ring Strasse and glide gracefully all around the ring. Get off at the various stops to tour each place you want to see. Catch the Spanish Riding School with its gorgeous well trained Lipizzaner horses. Stroll through the Hapsburg Palace and Kunsthistoriches Museum (filled to the brim with beautiful artwork). Tour Mozart's home, take in an opera at the Vienna Opera House. The list goes on and on.<br /><br />Check out the giant ferris wheel in the Prater area, swimming, and a Lilliputian Railroad and an amusement park. Sample delicious Eis or ice cream.<br /><br />There are many choices for eating. Charming outdoor cafes, sandwich shops, desserts to die for and the fancier restaurants. There are plenty of romantic places to picnic if you just want to pick up yogurt, cheese, and sandwiches.<br /><br />Shop around online for the best airfare deals. Find a bed and breakfast or apartment to rent if you plan to stay for very long. All the major travel sites and travel experts will have excellent ideas for saving money and places to check out in Vienna. Also learn a few German survival and etiquette phrases. This can go along ways if you show that you took the time to learn them!<br /><br />If you research hard enough, you should be able to plan an unforgettable honeymoon that is also reasonable. Gute Reise!<br /><br />(Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.bigfoto.com/europe/austria/vienna/index.htm">Bigfoto.com</a>).<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-4048931010114865392010-08-03T19:22:00.002-06:002010-08-03T19:36:48.869-06:00No Bridezillas Allowed!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIakhdYJ56hjhgfuCAx3laOqfXoNNaLOJPuopMhEpOGk_iQp8YbRBj_61Qrxng184-4Y1SU4R3UoOoVXA1kQUphs9p8JYKK4-6pztLinkwUxJodi0yapIncljJzHlKe71KLB16REQoAd4/s1600/Blog+T+%26+S+temple+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIakhdYJ56hjhgfuCAx3laOqfXoNNaLOJPuopMhEpOGk_iQp8YbRBj_61Qrxng184-4Y1SU4R3UoOoVXA1kQUphs9p8JYKK4-6pztLinkwUxJodi0yapIncljJzHlKe71KLB16REQoAd4/s400/Blog+T+%26+S+temple+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501359422145180722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">What is a bridezilla you may ask? A bride gone crazy, over the top, with her wedding plans! Wedding planning is hectic enough without a bride coming all unglued with vendors, fiancee,family and friends. <br /><br />So that this doesn't happen to you, stop and think about what matters to you most. Is it the people you love or your wedding plans? Throw the word perfect out the window. Your plans may have glitches, things may fall through or you may have to change and redo some of your wedding plans. That's ok! Be flexible! Your day can still be memorable!<br /><br />When you go out with your finance, some evenings don't mention anything about the wedding plans. Remember it's not just your wedding. It's his too! Make sure your finance feels more important than that he show up for the wedding to fit into your plans. Cross out yours and insert ours!<br /><br />What will you really remember about that day? Ask your grandparents or someone you know and respect about their wedding day. What stood out the most? It's highly doubtful they will say the centerpieces no matter how amazing they are! Make this time enjoyable for both of you. Hopefully this is the beginning of forever for the two of you. Make it the best of times and continue to build on that foundation. From here to eternity!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-86933819893634413392010-07-30T15:02:00.004-06:002010-07-30T15:26:06.412-06:00Simple Chair Decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTrj-QGyxav8QDUXPY_SKCDn5QCO7Wi-XPr3O03ociXitDQ6dUwPn0nVRhV1KaGVJdf-RYdPSvy5dP57uMzDwv6ua-sTno2Q5nwA3q0YZs4Q9OBT_1rh0EBJAfe-kma9bnl7uI-QLkbo/s1600/Blog+WC+chair+makeover.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTrj-QGyxav8QDUXPY_SKCDn5QCO7Wi-XPr3O03ociXitDQ6dUwPn0nVRhV1KaGVJdf-RYdPSvy5dP57uMzDwv6ua-sTno2Q5nwA3q0YZs4Q9OBT_1rh0EBJAfe-kma9bnl7uI-QLkbo/s400/Blog+WC+chair+makeover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499810232098605970" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you want lots of fun ideas for wedding decor, you will want to visit <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/simple-chair-makeovers/4">Project Wedding</a></span></span>.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">You could spend hours on their site and enjoy every minute of it! They came up with a really cute and simple idea for decorating your chairs for your wedding dinner, brunch, or reception.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need is some fabric, ribbon and scissors. It's that simple. Put a slash through the sewing because on top of the unique design there is no sewing! You can read the step by step directions on the short <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/simple-chair-makeovers/4">tutorial<span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></a><br /><br />Use your imagination and adapt this idea according to your wedding colors. Try substituting bridal tulle for the ribbon. (It comes in many different colors!) If you are a "do it yourselfer" this may be a great project for you, your bridesmaids, family, friends anyone who has offered to help with your wedding or reception!<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-48857610238834949492010-07-28T10:56:00.004-06:002010-07-28T11:17:12.865-06:00Get Set to Jet!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VEf69g0HENeWRySZaqzMelfWgm4V5ETxLWWHMjzwZdA2eG-oolrz0Y9Wk0lJ-KvQu77MXtuZx8tnTttKX771WPid6hxxwU4Dh36E0gbUOHtj90H2GnQDggCYOMKt7SI03sgIPTE2GCg/s1600/BLog+T+%26+S+hands.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VEf69g0HENeWRySZaqzMelfWgm4V5ETxLWWHMjzwZdA2eG-oolrz0Y9Wk0lJ-KvQu77MXtuZx8tnTttKX771WPid6hxxwU4Dh36E0gbUOHtj90H2GnQDggCYOMKt7SI03sgIPTE2GCg/s400/BLog+T+%26+S+hands.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499007356560542882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8iNhHcu8FsaOg2gSuLDAH33WE2JpIGVqNqt_1ehS7YW3H9OJEYe_y_BIjUAXwtCiJFztPsw6FlQVFP4EPV3xNHvscaT3pkqa83iczIN22pbyeL1_Qpf4DgylN57_s8N58nYJdSvHNj4/s1600/blog+T+%26+S+hands+foward+by+the+house.JPG"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Looking for a way to travel on your honeymoon? Wanting to travel to a special destination but not sure you can afford to fly? <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/UBF/flights/flights.asp?source=cj1495814">Jet Blue</a> is running a sale on their airfare right now.<br /><br />Air travel not only gets you there faster, but you can save time and let's face it gas is not cheap! You can sit back and relax and enjoy the extra time you have with each other! Let someone else do the driving (or so to speak!)<br /><br />Pack your bags and start planning that romantic getaway today! As you navigate around the jet blue site you can find the <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/">destinations</a> from coast to coast they fly to. They also have <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/vacations/lifestyles/romantic-vacations/">romantic vacation</a> ideas. Happy Honeymoon!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-72885563297071041182010-07-26T14:57:00.003-06:002010-07-26T15:24:07.382-06:00Go Green Vase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgD6MKzplXhBPCHFdl_4DIzKhy_H3VlvVrRKdwrs-eDGNsY3BCYaPcvUz0vc8s4I1tGGm-ElBPANMoKtp4X7es6woG4s21Okm6HYauTUMys0OK0RFNqmTSzAboOulOERSM2geIc_VhMc/s1600/Blog+tulips.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgD6MKzplXhBPCHFdl_4DIzKhy_H3VlvVrRKdwrs-eDGNsY3BCYaPcvUz0vc8s4I1tGGm-ElBPANMoKtp4X7es6woG4s21Okm6HYauTUMys0OK0RFNqmTSzAboOulOERSM2geIc_VhMc/s400/Blog+tulips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498326195851692946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The ladies over at </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.ilovelolliblog.com/category/vendor-spotlight/">Lolliblog </a><span style="font-family: georgia;">spotlighted these lovely tulips sold in bags. These would make a lovely gift for any time of year or could serve as a nice wedding decor accent.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">You could use these on your wedding tables or give a smaller version to wedding guests as a wedding favor. Simple elegance would describe these paper vases. In a time when everyone is green conscious, you could do a lot with these paper bagged tulips.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">For example buy a square of the fake green moss then set one (or more of these bags on top of it). Tie an elegant contrasting ribbon around the bag. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you are looking for a special gift to give those who help with your wedding day, consider giving them flowers such as these. They can plant the flowers and remember your kindness and your wedding day long after it is over.</span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-63127238125354328502010-07-23T09:16:00.007-06:002010-07-27T12:42:59.722-06:00Keeping Your Marriage Fresh and Fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuw8vnd8VhygVnCk8TppDvj6_SplJAP68CYu5ycti2VlbTv3G2mfqeekyZGB4VNdk6fCiP-4v4B_qQOEKWegUOPyFRUBtB4hhTHh8p4okkoBiMzkVLhzSoPa6zibrhrCA89JUBc-JFB8/s1600/Blog+husband+and+Wife.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuw8vnd8VhygVnCk8TppDvj6_SplJAP68CYu5ycti2VlbTv3G2mfqeekyZGB4VNdk6fCiP-4v4B_qQOEKWegUOPyFRUBtB4hhTHh8p4okkoBiMzkVLhzSoPa6zibrhrCA89JUBc-JFB8/s400/Blog+husband+and+Wife.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497121722309176098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLNcjG6P4xnxXISjzVbrTC2yEJi3pwrhZnkEKZtWeMnH-N2sj3ny5mB2y6-7wx-tHa3fOEQzYCaxZ4P6fSUyIgMLxesWbzp3wXpVyKLF87bkRW90Q0WvEVtDytkHVWQmZQiriHM5nXzQ/s1600/Blog+marriage+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLNcjG6P4xnxXISjzVbrTC2yEJi3pwrhZnkEKZtWeMnH-N2sj3ny5mB2y6-7wx-tHa3fOEQzYCaxZ4P6fSUyIgMLxesWbzp3wXpVyKLF87bkRW90Q0WvEVtDytkHVWQmZQiriHM5nXzQ/s400/Blog+marriage+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497121712075620546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Once you tie the knot, it is important to keep your marriage alive. There are lots of inexpensive and creative ways to do this. Found this cute idea on <a href="http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com/">The Dating Divas blog</a></span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;">for a spa night for the two of you!<br /><br />With a few items you can create a relaxing and romantic atmosphere for the love of your life! No need to spend a lot of money and you can spa in the comfort of your own home.<br /><br />Your spa kit can include the following (or some items of your own):<br /><br />Bubble Bath<br />Chocolate<br />Relaxing Lotion<br />Back Massager<br />Bath Sponge<br />Tea Lights<br /><br />Set aside time for your hubby and make him feel like he is the center of your world as you prepare and surprise him with your spa night!<br /><br /></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-44140015753753742272010-07-22T08:12:00.008-06:002010-07-22T08:43:45.948-06:00A Summer Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9bsGePaiHXwnlp3Yblxnuw3VRg7hkbdH1tSoRi5VKpzY_UhQwG_NpRB7mQD6NN7v-QK5zUrpp1K1BMIVkuTi90UxG_JLm6BCa7q5SxBghFriKC18ahwdHCR9yhS44wSLoNDPxWfZ2QE/s1600/Blog+Robin%27s+bouquet.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzORd3ZDiMEoHJLYf9GAw616fQHIZO9U7MFHssi48x8qaDpR9cMtnVqrToiuEtV2BErX-ExwLOglxyTacfikTeJeJwpncCOGH6PONqTX89LZX0hlHW53ocP05urBx1in8VbZR4geoA2pg/s400/Custom+Wedding+floral+040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496735960662288018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6_x80MfukgXqQHXexNCGXyjVHq1gc4Mu6Vz7dGoD3Wo2y2tTJcaRXb6JjeOjcNToHFjur76XmuS3RRtbWEXJA9WbnLfkB0HBvM2aLEK3yKd2vbVOyUMuh1F9iOS7rmr2QIdPBVugLZ8/s1600/Blog+photos+new+036.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-BDmYF9Ck63kuOHNw8JRwTFCtLbLPIgpO-syVKEhJqYbc81jfOji9BauSJ86WLsbVIyiDAufYV5y3u2lnT-pSUWGIrP4MCO8xDaLv5UzxZZudFuhfGe3OvCDWQxDSG2SIf9h5exVAGA/s1600/Blog+photos+new+035.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z-gEIBbwtNnJwo7TukFPRIbQbj4hLm2Xrhi37PgRubYqL72RKWCqVB_wH4J8NN7AfKJiHKd0W_djAVNGBDtRo-WWIckQ-48TNwuDMRqfo2Ay4u_wDdHBg3qkUphe-9JMNHR9vszaqYY/s1600/Custom+Wedding+floral+029.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z-gEIBbwtNnJwo7TukFPRIbQbj4hLm2Xrhi37PgRubYqL72RKWCqVB_wH4J8NN7AfKJiHKd0W_djAVNGBDtRo-WWIckQ-48TNwuDMRqfo2Ay4u_wDdHBg3qkUphe-9JMNHR9vszaqYY/s400/Custom+Wedding+floral+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496735932406628962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Vwm7iQCgTboOoR7s5D3gukOpkBNdo5eNtKs1VFZAQEpS-aWayQKQ8DOfsh5L7g2E-14QxI4Hv7fsPNcqkCARHDo0MnQ9llvkMFx6iPpzmS7EEMQLxM6yIHo2quS0n4c3cl29VBRAM2o/s1600/Blog+Robin%27s+wedding+flowers.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_nDwpcgdTzSw6M6_glsy6cHOaQWoT4W4zqHjluID5pTVaCNMsuqqPldeCdufAHZXxmzb5ifH1EvEA4IV0XLYr7d2JLc4b6C1ZsZDOJVso0C_eqCHvJiZqFMYqWwqlZxWFB2BqX4IcfU/s1600/Blog+Robin%27s+bouquet.JPG"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Here is a summer wedding that I designed the flowers for back in January. Robin, the bride gave me her suggestions and then she let me use my creative license to design her </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theweddingcontessa">wedding flowers</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">When designing her bouquet, we considered her dress which was cream colored and the beading on it. She sent me pictures of her wedding gown so I could design a wedding bouquet that would compliment and be in harmony with her dress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">The wedding was scheduled to be held outdoors in a beautiful garden area she and her groom had chosen. So I took this into account as well. Because I work with </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theweddingcontessa?section_id=6263214">silk flowers</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, I carefully chose flowers that would look as if she picked them from the garden. Realistic looking silk flowers are a must! I surrounded the bouquet with heather greenery. It gave the bouquet a lacy, picked from the garden kind of look. Crystal type beads were also worked into Robin's bouquet to match beading on her dress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Robin makes a beautiful bride! Happy wedding!!!!</span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-9267462138199504822010-07-21T18:02:00.005-06:002010-07-21T18:16:42.415-06:00Christmas in July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgSHbpc1MnGojmxMWBFcK2pZC8xSOQaTs-MEUuuljtfC7TJx6SeL2PyoUn_bcAI1q5tw_kUKwBf3YMHwg2ZxjMsLjwDSNeiYBxa1BOeOSeY5ftgfJgxdWa9ZwpaSFYjad-u0if5uU9-k/s1600/Chris+Sock+Sugarplum+Fairy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgSHbpc1MnGojmxMWBFcK2pZC8xSOQaTs-MEUuuljtfC7TJx6SeL2PyoUn_bcAI1q5tw_kUKwBf3YMHwg2ZxjMsLjwDSNeiYBxa1BOeOSeY5ftgfJgxdWa9ZwpaSFYjad-u0if5uU9-k/s400/Chris+Sock+Sugarplum+Fairy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496517867501649554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrhcfLTnzdjCSALKAzhjBz5WGGfhUsvkMIhQpnNtx5XZrQZt0fpYaZdN6GtoVnQt4UPqsSKSdW6SLeBjLf56fuAE4NL4uLi5czHr9mkz1uSAUZAe3lhd95DbU72hDr4tBm1rD80AN8B0/s1600/Chris+Sock+Christmas+Joy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrhcfLTnzdjCSALKAzhjBz5WGGfhUsvkMIhQpnNtx5XZrQZt0fpYaZdN6GtoVnQt4UPqsSKSdW6SLeBjLf56fuAE4NL4uLi5czHr9mkz1uSAUZAe3lhd95DbU72hDr4tBm1rD80AN8B0/s400/Chris+Sock+Christmas+Joy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496514519376052066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">This is an idea for a wedding gift that you could really give any time of year! What about <a href="http://www.christmastwigs.com/category_86/Felt-Christmas-Stockings-.htm">Christmas stockings</a> for the bride and groom . You could also add other Christmas decorations.<br /><br />Newly married couples don't usually think about Christmas when they marry. If their budgets are tight when tie the knot, a <a href="http://www.christmastwigs.com/item_573/Berry-Rose-Wreath.htm">Christmas wreath</a>, <a href="http://www.christmastwigs.com/category_86/Felt-Christmas-Stockings-.htm">Christmas stockings</a>, and <a href="http://www.christmastwigs.com/category_25/Christmas-Ornaments-.htm">Christmas ornaments</a> would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />You could purchase these items or plan ahead and make them yourself! There are a lot of ideas online for making Christmas decorations. Your special gifts will be remembered for years to come.<br /><br /></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-86764090649158769442010-07-20T11:27:00.005-06:002010-07-20T11:35:50.545-06:00Bride and Groom Silverware<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIOLO4vsdl62XU88xmWrgReJSkGcZ8226M-Yza4939e2prLsOM7wEgtMVLUXuRNgRfpNMAHY-fSoJJxGc71CKHqsqmfETNAj0aEHAuGfhLQv7JETmke5PFEwOceu_tVbepxuDqHEo5Xk/s1600/Blog+silverware.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIOLO4vsdl62XU88xmWrgReJSkGcZ8226M-Yza4939e2prLsOM7wEgtMVLUXuRNgRfpNMAHY-fSoJJxGc71CKHqsqmfETNAj0aEHAuGfhLQv7JETmke5PFEwOceu_tVbepxuDqHEo5Xk/s400/Blog+silverware.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496041934920384930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLOi4JKLkl5kR1RwNhfU6iDmLBZry8y_ay118sv32SEnN90XdA1yUjRZR_SmG9gs70P0C9E8hE2HVnYc9fk_lk4QYYcuwMnt76GiQLoSLX8Tkw5_a6kBf_w999HkmQ8zx45JO9tbJRV4/s1600/Blog+forks+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLOi4JKLkl5kR1RwNhfU6iDmLBZry8y_ay118sv32SEnN90XdA1yUjRZR_SmG9gs70P0C9E8hE2HVnYc9fk_lk4QYYcuwMnt76GiQLoSLX8Tkw5_a6kBf_w999HkmQ8zx45JO9tbJRV4/s400/Blog+forks+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496041757974263378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou9wWhXgGrmgF1qKk2XoKlMMxd__OfTEJjfxis-T3B_eoN2gCObcnpR81Cj1ZpgQ7KqYeZdbSvb6CDZ5CGUoO2P8xZUobyne-qDtsOso66jo8XulumDJKHl_w40sTnOnEDgTZl9tI_oU/s1600/Blog+silverware+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou9wWhXgGrmgF1qKk2XoKlMMxd__OfTEJjfxis-T3B_eoN2gCObcnpR81Cj1ZpgQ7KqYeZdbSvb6CDZ5CGUoO2P8xZUobyne-qDtsOso66jo8XulumDJKHl_w40sTnOnEDgTZl9tI_oU/s400/Blog+silverware+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496041561604171362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Aren't these fun? What a great idea for your cake table! His and hers, yours and mine, Mr. and Mrs. Whichever phrase you like, this would be such an elegant and simple addition to your decor on the cake table from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachHouseLiving?ref=seller_info">Beach House Living</a>.<br /><br />After your wedding day, you could pull these out and use them on your anniversary or you could put them in a special shadowbox and hang them on the wall. Add your wedding announcement, some lace, a wedding napkin any little memento of your special day and voila! You've got a great display to hang on your wall.<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-40015926772067706892010-07-15T16:00:00.004-06:002010-07-15T16:25:21.094-06:00Make Your House A Home With Shabby Chic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdYsMeVYcBQPBkx-srKJ1nJK7PRoMr5aZyNnoSWIyplktmHT6wTM9fDdpqAY6tnue4f0pSdRQqKNrv_U2qXOB_6GNRsr4YjivQS_ds1zbPzx_p79poEeL9oqd6k9j0HF0LJGSbfBYrC4/s1600/Blog+sc+cottage+10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdYsMeVYcBQPBkx-srKJ1nJK7PRoMr5aZyNnoSWIyplktmHT6wTM9fDdpqAY6tnue4f0pSdRQqKNrv_U2qXOB_6GNRsr4YjivQS_ds1zbPzx_p79poEeL9oqd6k9j0HF0LJGSbfBYrC4/s400/Blog+sc+cottage+10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494257856438209714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn_FmwzZ79zQis2SJ2NoR7G70LRjtX787Bj4FQaBJh7OmCarYEnur9udFMI3YpAINzJsjOgW6kpbAOqewxJAEgwkhlD0-HUewWVrjoaXabZzTnVvSasMrHjiUDikmY5ppmE_oXPtX7no/s1600/blog+sc+cottage+9.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubGfnWuqX9UQxfO_nWlLfOZILcXuOgIDYq0rFoMExrj1eZ2i-3QVtANTuAH5gbbOcZVWj5duNiluYb6VzTB3J1lJuWMmWw3I1RV8qx17Pq4Wd_UHpAHLyU2SuEp-gQGW6IdwcfV5mMTA/s400/Blog+shabby+chic+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494257088777442178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm back from vacation and just had to share these beautiful photos of a small cottage decked out in Shabby Chic decor. I came across this darling adorable cottage on <a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/">Daisy Pink Cupcake </a>and you can read all about the woman who created this lovely studio on her blog <a href="http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/">My Shabby Streamside Studio .</a><br /><br />You could take these same principles and use them in your teeny tiny apartment or home. Shop garage sales and second hand stores for inexpensive items to shabby your living space! You don't have to buy everything at once. Just a little at a time until you achieve the desired look.<br /><br />What a great example of using creative genius in decorating a small but very enjoyable space! <br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-10465520871512465582010-06-25T11:04:00.004-06:002010-06-25T15:57:19.978-06:00Sweet Save The Date Ideas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlPRySUnBGODRXKl0E3J7b2j8V9YKRJY1W1sbTDhxKWngyvGB2VRlVT7PC06A-CcmU69ZZrmMXP3fDE9u1hXw5j2fBcbz6VNqf3JqtvQ3Tdty4KBYXjN5QEDEmiaYg_jyhoqs6DHd1uI/s1600/Blog+T+%26+S+temple+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlPRySUnBGODRXKl0E3J7b2j8V9YKRJY1W1sbTDhxKWngyvGB2VRlVT7PC06A-CcmU69ZZrmMXP3fDE9u1hXw5j2fBcbz6VNqf3JqtvQ3Tdty4KBYXjN5QEDEmiaYg_jyhoqs6DHd1uI/s400/Blog+T+%26+S+temple+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486826605899790130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you want to let your guests know in plenty of time that you are inviting them to your wedding, "save the dates" come in handy. How about getting creative and sending out a very special type of "save the date"</span></span>. <br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can send a decorative paper type "save the date" or you can create a "save the date" that shows personality and lots of creative style. Think about where you are getting married. You could design a save the date that has something to do with the place or city where you will be married.<br /><br />Will your wedding be fancy or casual, western style or more formal? What time of year is your wedding going to be? Spring, winter, etc...design something around the time of year. <br /><br />One "save the date" I heard about that would surely get noticed is to put a picture of you and your fiancee in a snowglobe. You could send your guests a homemade wedding shaped sugar cookie and tell them it would be sweet if they would save the date and attend your wedding. If you will be doing western style decor, you could send a bandana with a howdy partner and the details written on the bandana or an invite wrapped in the bandana. If you will be married in a warmer climate, write the save the date info on a beach ball and send it in the mail. Then invite your guests to blow up the ball so they can see the info on it.<br /><br />Have fun with it! Once you start the creative juices flowing there's no end to the fun ways you can wow your guests and get them to "save the date".<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-4754058795681235262010-06-24T16:14:00.006-06:002010-06-24T17:00:03.692-06:00Choosing A Spot For Your Reception<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMoJw5LNuUCO-iekdoA5X4s_RGjHj2EwNV5LMQ8TEPJA-C8F92lQQyx8RloRisgQakdl47h8OfSdiZo8LWOMaOGtnMBYfj6kxSzgP7_yzQ_TyzCwmfFsJP1pUNRFuf5Zxv1X_X93pFBY/s1600/blog+wadley+farm+bg+walk+barn.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMoJw5LNuUCO-iekdoA5X4s_RGjHj2EwNV5LMQ8TEPJA-C8F92lQQyx8RloRisgQakdl47h8OfSdiZo8LWOMaOGtnMBYfj6kxSzgP7_yzQ_TyzCwmfFsJP1pUNRFuf5Zxv1X_X93pFBY/s400/blog+wadley+farm+bg+walk+barn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486470389889370514" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.wadleyfarms.com/">Wadley Farms Reception Center</a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">You have several options to consider when planning your reception. Will you do an outdoor backyard kind of wedding venue? Will you use a reception center, church cultural hall, or golf clubhouse? What about having it in an out of the ordinary place such as a library, courthouse, museum, or park?<br /><br />First you have to think about the time of year you will be getting married. If you have an outdoor place to host guests, you will need a backup plan in case of inclement weather. What kind of decorating will you have to do if you don't choose a reception center or a more formal place such as a museum, or country club?<br /><br />Will you do the decorating or will you hire someone to decorate for you? Sit your future spouse down and talk about your wedding budget. Who will pay for what and how much of the reception do you want to do yourselves? Talk about the pros and cons of each venue and decide which will fit your style, personality, and budget best. Perhaps there is a place you haven't considered such as a relative's home.<br /><br />Give yourself plenty of time to plan. Research all the different places that you are interested in having host your reception. You can get lots of fun reception ideas online at different wedding sites and blogs.<br /><br />This is your story and your moment in wedding history so plan it carefully. Don't be afraid to put your own personal magic wedding touch on it. Make it your day and your guests will enjoy sharing it with you!<br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkO_IoVfdRg6vXNlXz-OAg2YA_IRzo71euqXdYA9bBYCp1k5NSHpl0qtmDKIEoTj8Fd2IiGXkF3dg7D0EDf4YP72zE60ThnCKCdhFY8fBrAogdHjLgErx8V8g1s-oIru2jnG2N8vY89c/s1600/Blog+Wadley+barn.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-67105461031792894272010-06-21T14:37:00.010-06:002010-06-21T15:07:48.338-06:00Wedding Cake Fondant Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGj8D0XiL1rxemGlwmgqGs4iFR4WE3JUB16UIp5RuV-E4NdS3Mv-uLtLe9-usof-tjyjvWrXEz9piwG3ivioLXRWtiLnnmMBY4anQWFfYcjBeE_TQ3E-HP3Okj6dPU0RQlPiM1Bn5-fo/s1600/Blog+cake+3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGj8D0XiL1rxemGlwmgqGs4iFR4WE3JUB16UIp5RuV-E4NdS3Mv-uLtLe9-usof-tjyjvWrXEz9piwG3ivioLXRWtiLnnmMBY4anQWFfYcjBeE_TQ3E-HP3Okj6dPU0RQlPiM1Bn5-fo/s400/Blog+cake+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485330787097375522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5Y9bDA8ffWeNoxhavWpwPsjLKajhuBAZhSh7YCSBfNFOnaxymrSB8gvI5pPbiFULJb6WSWlRPBq-AEc99XXz9ia-BJEQkF_6L9ORZeKrbq0VJVeCuZkumz_kEWPmA4LTRoqcgtSaFqs/s1600/Blog+cake+6.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKbc_bC1xq4XjWGOkpnSSCCfmJauArK3gmg7jiJCfSEuPmv6TOYjf6lseVopoX0vvjahOleK4dtfiNfN1Zb1JtOlA1oR1IHUq3Jn00DyWO6JE27rVSRg4WzeWM6Z2ZOAi6x2DaUTWHjo/s1600/Blog+cake+5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKbc_bC1xq4XjWGOkpnSSCCfmJauArK3gmg7jiJCfSEuPmv6TOYjf6lseVopoX0vvjahOleK4dtfiNfN1Zb1JtOlA1oR1IHUq3Jn00DyWO6JE27rVSRg4WzeWM6Z2ZOAi6x2DaUTWHjo/s400/Blog+cake+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485330474743400274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAkykjbfBzS4FZ8-noHSel4fK1JawpSuURxIwigS2zcZzfljJyuNw8RKzzrCiM94ES4-_8a_IDShkw6leidCdodQrM1tAlrH2AYkgHy_UrvoXtAL3N68x_AGslxdGxR3pv3kN7p2ZBx8/s1600/Blog+cake+4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAkykjbfBzS4FZ8-noHSel4fK1JawpSuURxIwigS2zcZzfljJyuNw8RKzzrCiM94ES4-_8a_IDShkw6leidCdodQrM1tAlrH2AYkgHy_UrvoXtAL3N68x_AGslxdGxR3pv3kN7p2ZBx8/s400/Blog+cake+4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485330367974160898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A1bZ83IDtwdZvwNI_cj3qa8oPXF8Xl5ajuHzUdRbCa_ZnEpQcZ6XV1OWM3Cae4-F1TjA9gCvzjtGTZ_FfgOgOy-hW2l9oGKE5jcEizj43KxhlVdzpDrw-5U15TFDMCfzi6tHdkXPut4/s1600/Blog+Cake+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A1bZ83IDtwdZvwNI_cj3qa8oPXF8Xl5ajuHzUdRbCa_ZnEpQcZ6XV1OWM3Cae4-F1TjA9gCvzjtGTZ_FfgOgOy-hW2l9oGKE5jcEizj43KxhlVdzpDrw-5U15TFDMCfzi6tHdkXPut4/s400/Blog+Cake+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485330172819637538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwGiakjX51yZ6RMMS4Ym-EkscpsayPXP4nGHyehn47_qJDCB2Kb4ymuei7jUzMVWQHqTcyeNifd-CXqtuuk6k2IjMNFRFcrMlKQkiwgyeTvgXkNqU64Dsv9n-5EvXLS0vNIOkUwr5aHw/s1600/Blog+cake+7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwGiakjX51yZ6RMMS4Ym-EkscpsayPXP4nGHyehn47_qJDCB2Kb4ymuei7jUzMVWQHqTcyeNifd-CXqtuuk6k2IjMNFRFcrMlKQkiwgyeTvgXkNqU64Dsv9n-5EvXLS0vNIOkUwr5aHw/s400/Blog+cake+7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485330065374748018" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">This weekend I designed my sister in law's wedding cake. She requested a carrot cake and left the rest up to me. She wanted some yellow on the cake. It was an outdoor wedding on the first day of summer so I kept it fairly simple as far as the design.<br /><br />I love working with fondant so once I frosted the cake, I covered it in fondant. Fondant helps keep a wedding cake moist. It can give a cake a very elegant or very simple look depending on what you do with it.<br /><br />I colored the inside of the flowers yellow and put a couple of yellow fondant roses on it. I made a nest of coconut and melted chocolate and bits of white chocolate. I put a couple of birds in the middle of the nest.<br /><br />I had three cakes and displayed them on different levels. The birds and the flowers went well with the outdoor setting. All in all this project was a lot of work and a fun one. Happy Wedding Chel and Scott!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-57654485462589737562010-06-18T14:38:00.006-06:002010-06-18T15:01:12.209-06:00A Royal Wedding in Sweden Tomorrow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcSiwxdWBVmXnF7t_t6wX6uZCG3WQPOogilQa9Idx5XdwZMTDBhPnqI3-jwvO5QE8r86z7fXbgvjad_jkymcn4U9756SSnayae1FEyvq0KeddmFsvSXHs6SXpHJ9vP6l7zGGJqMLpkNs/s1600/Blog+Royal+Wedding+groom.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcSiwxdWBVmXnF7t_t6wX6uZCG3WQPOogilQa9Idx5XdwZMTDBhPnqI3-jwvO5QE8r86z7fXbgvjad_jkymcn4U9756SSnayae1FEyvq0KeddmFsvSXHs6SXpHJ9vP6l7zGGJqMLpkNs/s400/Blog+Royal+Wedding+groom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484216711778532306" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTPB8HWh7u8swOgpbXKT4hyphenhypheny4kfUjSsp8_WUdJOR0cvzqzqFyBejxrdLPYiGMtpptNt_u54C36DWCYYnMBTre99XAbNtZwWefT8UYrp_NomUzwzJvNNYTVkZc6qfKT0XQNgP_AfJpFts/s1600/Blog+princess+of+Sweden.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTPB8HWh7u8swOgpbXKT4hyphenhypheny4kfUjSsp8_WUdJOR0cvzqzqFyBejxrdLPYiGMtpptNt_u54C36DWCYYnMBTre99XAbNtZwWefT8UYrp_NomUzwzJvNNYTVkZc6qfKT0XQNgP_AfJpFts/s400/Blog+princess+of+Sweden.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484216514414347266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">(Photos courtesy of Paul Hansen)</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">For those of you who love a royal wedding, Sweden will have a royal wedding tomorrow June 19th, 2010. Crown Princess Victoria will wed Mr. Daniel Westling in Stockholm. The festivities have already begun.</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />If you would like to learn more about the royal couple, the wedding, the dress, the invited guests, the history and traditions of royal Swedish weddings visit<br /><a href="http://www.royalcourt.se/royalcourt/wedding.4.396160511584257f21800060315.html">The Royal Court<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></a><br /><a href="http://www.royalcourt.se/royalcourt/wedding.4.396160511584257f21800060315.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.royalcourt.se/royalcourt/wedding.4.396160511584257f21800060315.html">The Royal Court</a> site will also provide up to date details throughout the day about the big event. Crown Princess Victoria became engaged to Mr. Daniel Westling February 24, 2009. You can learn a lot about a country by watching a royal wedding. Best of luck to the soon to be wed Royal couple. All the world's eyes will be on them tomorrow and I am sure many wish them much happiness in their new life together!<br /><br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-63646266117868723062010-06-17T11:37:00.008-06:002010-06-17T12:13:27.375-06:00The Best Bridesmaid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGzu7SLLzru96RL7QPN_9dKXOs8d2k8eMO1DZztwjl5ogez3p37ntqIK-pj08e1wQalgASFABeqVzRQDByhkux-rckrgoeNbB09S1WfGBc6p-qiSt0FjS4zPcwbwRUKzIVsPYZhiuW6Y/s1600/Custom+Wedding+floral+074.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGzu7SLLzru96RL7QPN_9dKXOs8d2k8eMO1DZztwjl5ogez3p37ntqIK-pj08e1wQalgASFABeqVzRQDByhkux-rckrgoeNbB09S1WfGBc6p-qiSt0FjS4zPcwbwRUKzIVsPYZhiuW6Y/s400/Custom+Wedding+floral+074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483800987520777522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A bridesmaid can help assist the bride in her wedding plans. She can be a great asset to the bride by doing a few simple things to help out. When you look at wedding lists, you usually see who does what refers to the bride and groom but add a list of "to dos"for the bridesmaid and she can make the bride's life much easier.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Bridal Shower Power<br /></span>A thoughtful bridesmaid can plan and organize a fun bridal shower. You can go do a homemade party and invite the bride's friends and family. Or you could plan an outing to the bride's favorite restaurant. Everyone pays their own way. Get a list from the bride and set the date with her as well. Then plan away!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Keep The Bride On Task<br /></span>Get a calendar and mark the dates, places, and things the bride has to do. You can check in with the bride often and act as her personal assistant to make sure she doesn't forget important appointments and dates. Offering to drive her to her next appointment would be both helpful and fun for the bride. Once in awhile, offer to take her to lunch so you and she can chat about wedding plans and other topics with the goal to help her de-stress!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Personal Secretary<br /></span>Offer to help address invitations, announcements, and thank yous for the bride. Organize a way for her to keep track of all that she needs to accomplish before the wedding. <br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wedding Day Duties</span><br />It is the bridesmaid's job to help the bride have a memorable wedding day. Watch for things that you can do for her without having to ask. Does she need a drink of water, something to snack on, etc...Also be prepared with safety pins, wipes, tissues, mints, etc...in case of a last minute emergency you can help her not to stress but turn the situation from disaster to laughter. <br /><br />At the end of the day, you can fall into bed and dream happy thoughts knowing that as a bridesmaid your mission was accomplished!</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7PNfZu-023M8MfbqXNUxERFMJSwQ2X2TJVuZ9soBvF-s4rFJNDn73rbnIYZ5Vk6nCkC9lzQUbOmwXO2o44Wi3vX70ECq-ai0RTRMHFgYjavuiJFSHNiegfjcbFXWzqEA3Qz2V_MfWek/s1600/Custom+Wedding+floral+064.jpg"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HKGlPLY64eliaeh6RzL9CZ_Uxiw2j69zAQ2AiZ5khzjxLSQYfCXbb0MY5c8QplYobAujyjB2_JpVwXgCw1kafkoKPtntOCMZMsxk8O7fgqQoOJprot7FYb-DeDW8rOgoCDVV4C4GcWg/s1600/Blog+photos+new+074.jpg"><br /></a>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-57103912374987025582010-06-16T21:42:00.005-06:002010-06-16T21:57:46.015-06:00Soft Sashes and Headbands Are In!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGpmu4_UDxC-Ldau5kuGIIXx8TBYu_UpjkfiUoteZaMre1wcpTv749V1uzEGgfZdHIgA63llIKYceLOB5MQWIh9iiqUo0mjc9JP08UQ-X9PK6X0ovaGcFyTA0qlmWQ_aunRLm4CXkt6s/s1600/Blog+Etsy+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGpmu4_UDxC-Ldau5kuGIIXx8TBYu_UpjkfiUoteZaMre1wcpTv749V1uzEGgfZdHIgA63llIKYceLOB5MQWIh9iiqUo0mjc9JP08UQ-X9PK6X0ovaGcFyTA0qlmWQ_aunRLm4CXkt6s/s400/Blog+Etsy+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483583467231908370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-SDOj2jYPsIqODGbopIaPGkTEe6-ya8E4nv2qoa78t_EksOqKYQT39Y_gU0N0JC28VJGh7JnJkxM1ZtGZ3P0JiX7KZQ9uBnYg-HonrWdivgXjtXXvRchCMgS3Mat27mAM3wQm1V6JvE/s1600/Blog+feather+sash+Etsy+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-SDOj2jYPsIqODGbopIaPGkTEe6-ya8E4nv2qoa78t_EksOqKYQT39Y_gU0N0JC28VJGh7JnJkxM1ZtGZ3P0JiX7KZQ9uBnYg-HonrWdivgXjtXXvRchCMgS3Mat27mAM3wQm1V6JvE/s400/Blog+feather+sash+Etsy+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483583462307376882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzm5zFKKhWFoQeOygpfmqoGWY8A-sqTLxJhTe4YGFbcsi-esAkAN2F_b8hSyO_offgpYq8Ly3QzOvvqD1DYSjCgdPCbEwcSlmcnFR-PAL3pHZOs7C8bcIOsXY7aG9IsnjGZvgtFwUCHXY/s1600/Blog+floral+sashes+Etsy+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzm5zFKKhWFoQeOygpfmqoGWY8A-sqTLxJhTe4YGFbcsi-esAkAN2F_b8hSyO_offgpYq8Ly3QzOvvqD1DYSjCgdPCbEwcSlmcnFR-PAL3pHZOs7C8bcIOsXY7aG9IsnjGZvgtFwUCHXY/s400/Blog+floral+sashes+Etsy+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483583456563634578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGata8wucV2shMLJJEbAXgq2BeBMHIUQ9wC_GK9i6O1IJUf1YtkVxNpKUMifa5GMRYDftcvf4cLTwCWztI9KeRRf6Pw9Gu55hKO9t9jwyJPyS_mUpkhbEs4K868jw5GObO6yUbxbb0IU/s1600/Blog+floral+sashes+on+Etsy+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGata8wucV2shMLJJEbAXgq2BeBMHIUQ9wC_GK9i6O1IJUf1YtkVxNpKUMifa5GMRYDftcvf4cLTwCWztI9KeRRf6Pw9Gu55hKO9t9jwyJPyS_mUpkhbEs4K868jw5GObO6yUbxbb0IU/s400/Blog+floral+sashes+on+Etsy+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483583445903752898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Taking a look at the latest wedding dress fashions, sashes are in! These beautiful sashes were designed by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KirstenKuehnDesigns?section_id=6980575">Kirsten Kuehn Designs Beverly Hills</a>. They can double not only as a sash but can be worn as a headband.<br /><br />Adorned with feathers and large sophisticated elegant looking fabric flowers (my personal favorite), don't you think you would take center stage in your wedding dress sporting a beautiful sash such as these?<br /><br />Up do's and hair pulled back off the face would look stunning with a headband like these. Delicate, soft and very elegant these make a wonderful wedding fashion statement!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151347814215717597.post-37494698882901147802010-06-15T15:43:00.004-06:002010-06-15T15:54:20.328-06:00For Your Wedding Helpers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumY7ucv_K_hi0VmsvVyTe4Cs-iGNLC4H_JwAlP5X0tMNnOdfVDiZHG2WcSj7-nfM6odl4VqYhLJC92Vc5orp3R_ZZ8rgovxKXD9vmmSL3URWTl27OkojR86DMZ7-4byRjzmEDdgrXXzA/s1600/blog+T-shirt+apron.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumY7ucv_K_hi0VmsvVyTe4Cs-iGNLC4H_JwAlP5X0tMNnOdfVDiZHG2WcSj7-nfM6odl4VqYhLJC92Vc5orp3R_ZZ8rgovxKXD9vmmSL3URWTl27OkojR86DMZ7-4byRjzmEDdgrXXzA/s400/blog+T-shirt+apron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483119458918665778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">OK so I came across these darling aprons on <a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/04/double-apron-day-easy-t-shirt-aprons.html">Ruffles and Stuff</a>. Disney is sooo creative and she gives you the whole tutorial with photos on how to make these amazing aprons!<br /><br />You could make one for each of your kitchen helpers and servers for your wedding event! Make them match and you've got a fashion statement going on for all those who help out at your wedding. When they are done, your helpers can take them home as a fun gift for their time spent helping you!<br /><br />Also just a reminder that Father's Day is coming up this Sunday, June 20th. Make one for dear old dad! He'll grin from ear to ear to think that you cared enough to make him a fun t-shirt apron that he can wear in the kitchen "wink wink, hint hint Dad" or he can wear when he has messy jobs like working on the car or making home repairs!<br /><br />Need an idea on what to do with all your extra t-shirts? Take a look at<br /><a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/04/double-apron-day-easy-t-shirt-aprons.html">Ruffles and Stuff </a>and get sewing! It's easy and you'll finish it in no time. Happy sewing!<br /></span></span>The Wedding Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08526566528714508948noreply@blogger.com0