tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11373857862886442432024-02-07T05:59:32.658-05:00Mrs. in MayJust Married in May! Wedding was planned from Washington DC but on Long Island! A mix of a beachside ceremony with a gilded age mansion reception!
<a href="http://www.whenismywedding.com/"><img src="http://www.whenismywedding.com/signature/54e8bb0c54711b4d.gif" alt="When is my wedding"></a>Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-69712387666285550522009-07-21T19:51:00.011-04:002009-07-21T20:18:45.549-04:00Groom's Cake - How crazy should one go?<a href="http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2800000/Armadillo-Cake-steel-magnolias-2896946-400-300.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2800000/Armadillo-Cake-steel-magnolias-2896946-400-300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I think like many of you the first time and only time I had heard of a groom's cake was from Steel Magnolias. I mean, who could forget that famous <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XINbjjF9_O0">Red Velvet Armadillo!? </a><br />Shocking and fabulous at the same time. <br /><br />As the specialty cake craze grew I heard more and more about these cakes, stemming from what I believe was a Southern tradition. It seems like now has swept the nation and is often presented at the rehearsal dinner. (I'll be the first to admit, a Virginia Tech logo would not match my motif!)<br /><br />As we were planning our wedding in my hometown, and I was making the bulk of the decisions, I knew I wanted to do something nice for FH. FH is a loyal HOKIE (Virginia Tech Alum) and we had quite a large population of fellow Hokies as guests. So what else, a Hokie cake!? <br /><br />While watching a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/food-network-challenge/index.html">Food Network Cake Challenge</a> one day I discovered <a href="http://jayscakecouture.com/">Cakes by Jay!</a> I thought for sure he was my cake guy. Well, I am sure many of you have gone through this, as things get closer, money actually does become an object. I contact Jay about doing a Hokie cake, either of the Hokie Bird or of the VT logo. He came back saying a cake for 45 people in the VT logo would be about $350. What!???? I could only imagine if I had ordered one for the final count of the rehearsal dinner - 75 people! (To note- Jay's cakes are amazing, I am sure making a cake like the one I suggested is easy peasy but they are filled with orders so it wouldn't be worth it for them to make the cake for less- and they were SOOOOO incredibly nice. If I were in the market for a gorgeous cake and had a budget to match, I would DEFINITELY contact them. I was very impressed with their service and their quick responses)<br /><br />So, back to the drawing board. My stepmother suggested <a href="http://www.kpsearch.com/DF/WhistleStop1/all.asp">Whistle Stop</a>. Whistle Stop is an amazing family owned bakery known for its cheesecakes. My family has ordered from them for years. We had them do a full sheet cake with the Virginia Tech logo piped on and it looked fantastic! And, let me tell you, the chocolate cake with raspberry mouse and butter cream icing was to die for (much tastier than my wedding cake but I'll post about that on a later date). I mean, does anyone actually like the taste of fondant? <br /><br />I guess my little lesson from this is- I attempted to go with a baker with cache but in the end going with a trusted, small vendor that has proven to be a quality vendor was definitely the right choice!<br /><br />What did you do? Or what are your plans for a groom's cake? <br /><br /><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45ZyYgxaLhQiIBy2191ziPGIrVIEdZ16_xxWd6dhRYdbM09vhcjWQPjJUMRebxlcsEJOxlMkb86Ij_PEB92idBzUq01h851U_jUkVeT5vMglHuM6vlvz4-8LCbXnvNVqjwblFAnUypSVZ/s1600-h/DSC00686-1.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45ZyYgxaLhQiIBy2191ziPGIrVIEdZ16_xxWd6dhRYdbM09vhcjWQPjJUMRebxlcsEJOxlMkb86Ij_PEB92idBzUq01h851U_jUkVeT5vMglHuM6vlvz4-8LCbXnvNVqjwblFAnUypSVZ/s320/DSC00686-1.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> <br /><br /><br /><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-27996709875056693362009-07-09T09:16:00.001-04:002009-07-09T09:28:56.379-04:00I became a Mrs. in May!<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZQexLngWJloDlNLKvUaJ3hMDqpKMwRBVEYogeMrEqHc3qFOFIEGAGLvqXK91FofwRS9cOA9LD-456f-C01oA8rsSOT_-SEyNY05o07a09DYogg_vkkvEsFpcCY1pJTIfVfBr_S8aVTbb/s1600-h/4292_82996451241_607356241_1912309_451878_n.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZQexLngWJloDlNLKvUaJ3hMDqpKMwRBVEYogeMrEqHc3qFOFIEGAGLvqXK91FofwRS9cOA9LD-456f-C01oA8rsSOT_-SEyNY05o07a09DYogg_vkkvEsFpcCY1pJTIfVfBr_S8aVTbb/s320/4292_82996451241_607356241_1912309_451878_n.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br />Ladies!!! I know, I know it has been ages. The wedding and work events leading up to it WIPED me out! <br /><br />BUT! I am happy to report that I am back and a happily married woman! The wedding was wonderful, everything I had dreamed of (even if it went faster than I could ever imagine), Mother Nature was fair but not lovely, and the food and drinks were amazing.<br /><br />I am so happy with all of my vendors and hope over the next few weeks to review them and tell you about the little and the big things that worked -and a couple that didn't!<br /><br />Chat soon!<br />Love,<br />Mrs. in May!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-37948823664121937592009-03-04T14:59:00.007-05:002009-03-04T15:18:27.050-05:00Mature Martinis - A Classy Affair - NOT Spring Break<a href="http://www.spokane7.com/images/2005/mar/4/martini.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 509px;" src="http://www.spokane7.com/images/2005/mar/4/martini.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />OK, again, apologies, I know I've been away, that darn work thing always getting in the way! <br /><br />I thought I'd talk today about cocktails! Maybe its because I could use one right about now (again, pesky work ) <br /><br />So, I found this funny, and chalk it up to the broad range of ages of people who wed. Upon entering our cocktail hour you'll have a multitude of choices for your cocktail. At the entrance you can pick up a glass of champagne or a refreshing sparkling water. Then as you enter there will be 3 martinis butler passed. And, of course, there will be 3 full bars if you choose. The point here is that when the masses (eek 250 of them) arrive there hopefully won't be a long wait at the bar. <br /><br />When it came to choosing the martinis I couldn't help but laugh at the choices that our wedding coordinator came up with. <br />Here are some of the names:<br />Peach JollyRancher<br />Pink Lemonade Lemon Drop<br />Melon Martini<br />and lots of other fruity spring break type libations. <br /><br />Now, in my day, I would have thought these were awesome, and cheers to you who think that they are. But, my wedding is in a mansion and I am in my 30s, I feel no need for crazy colored cocktails. Although I will say I love the cutesy idea of having a blue cocktail called "Something Blue" but really, do you want your guests walking around a mansion with blue mouths? Nah.<br /><br />I also love the idea of having a drink named and matching your color scheme. How fun! <br /><br />But, alas, again, we are in our 30s as are the moajority of our guests and both immediately agreed we would go for the classics. <br /><br />Here's what we chose:<br />Dirty Martini<br />Manhattan<br />And - I know those of you who know me are shocked: Cosmopolitan! (I don't care if they are not trendy anymore, its my drink and I'll never give it up!) <br /><br />Are you guys doing any special cocktails? Have fun names for them? Am I being too stiff? I chose 3 different colors and atleast 2 different liquors.Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-65951805867450927802009-02-16T11:12:00.006-05:002009-02-16T11:40:24.199-05:00Obamanation meets Bridal Bliss<a href="http://threetimesabridesmaid.today.com/files/2008/11/obama.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 500px;" src="http://threetimesabridesmaid.today.com/files/2008/11/obama.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />OK, so I am sure that many of you have heard that you can do this but now that we have a new Commander in Chief I thought I would post what I think is such a fun idea. <br /><br />Did you know that if you send and invitation to your wedding to the White House you'll get a note back! Chances of Barack and Michelle cutting a rug at your affair are slim to none but who wouldn't love a letter from the president for your scrap book! <br /><br /><strong>Here's the address:</strong><br />The Honorable Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama<br />The White House<br />Greetings Office Room 39<br />1600 Pennsylvania Avenue<br />Washington, DC 20500<br /><br />From what I have read, only U.S. residents will receive a note back)<br /><br />OK- so not to out do the president, but, for all of you Catholics out there (me included) you can send one to Pope Benedict XVI as well! This is really special because the response includes a special blessing for your marriage. I'm a little embaressed that I put POTUS ahead of the Pope but its just a little more timely! <br /><br />Pope Benedict XVI <br />Prefettura della Casa Pontifica<br />00120 Citta del Vaticano, Italia <br /><br />(Title: His Holiness)<br /><br />Have fun!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-61440322060136215692009-02-11T17:12:00.002-05:002009-02-11T17:26:58.869-05:00More advice needed :)OK, can you tell I am really down to the nitty gritty now?<br /><br />If I heard from people after the Save the Date went out that they will not be able to make it, do I still send them a formal invite?<br /><br />I think YES, because I don't want to leave them out<br /><br />or NO, because I don't want them to think I am asking for a gift<br /><br />Example - 2 of the couples that I know cannot make it are not people that I know, they are parent's co-workers, but there are 2 other couple who I know cannot make it and they are close friends.<br /><br />What do you think?Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-56707229588745196572009-02-11T13:31:00.004-05:002009-02-11T13:37:55.911-05:00Advice needed!<a href="http://majorlycool.com/media/1/20080118-which-way-to-go.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="http://majorlycool.com/media/1/20080118-which-way-to-go.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />OK, so I am getting down to the details now and will have my invitation wording complete and submitted by tomorrow - eek! Seems so final :) <br /><br />Here's my questions, I will have about 40% of my guests from out of town. There will be a direction card and an accomodation card in the pocket style invitations.<br /><br />On the direction card - what needs to go on there-<br /><br />Directions to the church (main directions or specifics from the hotels?) <br />Directions to the reception hall (specifically from the church or the main ones they list)<br /><br />How specific and turn by turn do I need to be? <br /><br />Here's a note- I will have bus for those staying at the hotel to go from the hotel to the reception - the church is only blocks away, they can figure that out.<br /><br />I will also have a welcome letter, etc. when guests check in and can put real specifics in there. <br /><br />Hmmmmm, all thoughts welcomed!!!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-43349694469369649972009-02-09T15:33:00.000-05:002009-02-09T15:33:00.423-05:00Fancy Find # 11 Faux your honeymoon?So, after we got engaged last year, FH and I took a fantastic trip to Cabo, we stayed in a nice hotel but I was still weary about wearing my engagement ring. When we go on vacations we love to lay out in the sun and sip daquiris but we also love to take excursions, hike, fish, etc. Well, because of this and not wanting to leave my ring in the hotel room, I decided to get a fake ring from Kohls. I loved the idea but I have a sixe 4.5 finger and the smallest I could find there was a 6. <br /><br />Anyway, while perusing the pages of Brides Magazine yesterday I stumbled on this website- <a href="http://www.emitations.com/">emitations</a><br />Check it out!!! There are so many different designs and styles, you may not find your exact ring but you'll probably find something somewhat similar. I am definitely going to get one of these, they're more expensive than the $19.99 Kohl's one I bought but they look much better and have small sizes. <br /><br /><br />But, maybe you don't want a ring like the one you have! Maybe you want that J. LO giant rock? (<em>they show original designs and copies of celebrities! how fun!</em>)<br /><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2038_391227617"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 415px;" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2038_391227617" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A vintage look like Katherine McPhee's? (I am partial to this one cause it is similar to mine with a different cut)<br /><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_183802430"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 360px;" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_183802430" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Maybe you want a simple eternity band or just plain band so you can be active and not feel too dressed up!? <br /><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_12272583"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 469px; height: 283px;" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_12272583" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I actually found a ring that looks like my soon-to-be-step-sister-in-law's? Looks so much like the Tiffany Lucida! <br /><br /><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_522002968"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 394px;" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/tpa_2037_522002968" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Here's a link to their<a href="http://www.emitations.com/finalsalerings.html"> clearance</a>- I think this is always the place to look first. <br /><br />I'm torn between getting something subtle and getting something Ka-BAM! I love the WOW factor but isn't the whole idea not to get robbed? I probably shouldn't attract people who would want to rob me! <br /><br />Oh- btw- there is a whole line of jewelry, not just engagement/wedding rings!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-18199844391230139862009-02-05T11:33:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:34:51.529-05:00100 DAYS!Ahh, once again I am too busy with that darn thing called work for a full post but I just realized as of today I am 100 days and counting!!!!!!! I don't know what is more exciting, the actual wedding day or the thought of 10 days vacation, relaxing with my husband!!!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-19856904548569465862009-02-01T23:37:00.003-05:002009-02-01T23:49:49.022-05:00And the winner is...Stacie!!!! Stacie has a great blog, <a href="http://livingthenaturalway.blogspot.com/">The Natural Way </a>and I think that Galit's global, hand crafted style matches that of Stacies beautifully! <br /><br />I am so grateful for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792&ga_search_query=galit&ga_search_type=tag_title_all">Galit</a> and my first giveaway, I couldn't be more proud, her pieces stopped me in my tracks and I loved sharing them! <br /><br />Again, here's the piece that Stacie has won. For more check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792&ga_search_query=galit&ga_search_type=tag_title_all">Etsy store </a>or <a href="http://galitbarak.blogspot.com/">Galit's blog</a>! Congrats to Stacie!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CVhia72DCzs/SX37wzjy10I/AAAAAAAAA-A/rist7-iI8I0/s320/PC150082.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CVhia72DCzs/SX37wzjy10I/AAAAAAAAA-A/rist7-iI8I0/s320/PC150082.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I really think the affordable yet gorgeous jewelry on Galit's site would make fantastic bridesmaid gifts, wedding day jewelry, or maybe something for your mother? I am loving this stuff and just thinking of who I need to buy a gift for next!<br /><br />Its another busy busy week in the Mrs. In May household so there will be few posts once again. I can give this update of my weddings dealings from last week : had a conference call with the florist, my amazing bridesmaids sent out my shower invites, updated my registry, sent the last large payment to the wedding hall (final is due when I know the final count) and, um, I know there were more, does it ever end?<br /><br />Ooh, also, when I get the chance I'll be reviewing a fantastic purchase I received last week from an Etsy seller, it's the perfect Mother-In-Law gift!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-39875170890198514062009-01-25T23:17:00.008-05:002009-01-26T09:25:50.351-05:00Drum Roll Please.... GALIT BARAK GIVEAWAY!!!!!<a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.5970065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 760px; height: 100px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.5970065.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />OK, so just last week I discovered (ok, with the help of an email from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">ETSY</a>, me and a million other people "discovered" lol) and posted an amazing <a href="http://mrsinmay.blogspot.com/2009/01/fancy-find-10-etsy-seller-galit-barak.html">Fancy Find </a>from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792">Galit Barak</a>. <br /><br />To find out more about Galit check out her <a href="http://galitbarak.blogspot.com/">blog</a> <br />here's a quick synopsis...<br />She is a 22 year old jewelry designer from Israel. How amazing is this- she studied fine art before volunteering in a a drug rehab center, then spent time tourguiding soldiers in Jerusalem as a soldier herself. Now she is my favorite new jewelry maker hand crafting each piece with a crochet needle creating unique creations combining beautiful materials like pearls and semi-precious stones. <br /><br />Now we've teamed up for a giveaway, check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19199552">the piece </a>that could be yours!!!!!<br /> <br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.51359571.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.51359571.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Isn't it darling? I think its perfect for you brides-to-be or for any lady to wear around Valentine's day or any day of the year! <br /><br /><strong>Here's how it will work:</strong> <em>(NOTE: I sort of stole this process from <a href="http://makemineamojito.blogspot.com/">Make Mine a Mojito</a>, I think she does the best giveaways, ha ha, maybe its because I won one!)</em><br /><br /><strong>1.</strong> Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792">Galit's Etsy Store</a>, particularly the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792§ion_id=5831533">Bridal Collection </a>(of course)<br /><strong>2. </strong>Leave a comment telling me your favorite piece from the bridal collection<br /><strong>3. </strong>If you post a link to the contest on your blog, I'll enter your name twice! <br /><strong>4. </strong>Do the above two and become a follower and you'll get a third entry!! <em>(don't worry faithful followers, you'll get this perk if you already are an official follower!) </em><br />5. Contest will end on Friday, January 30th and winner will be announced Monday, February 2nd!!<br />6. Galit will then send you the necklace directly from Israel! (I'll connect you through emails and make sure to keep in touch until you receive your prize)<br /><br />Got it? Go!!!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-2605356053495295672009-01-23T10:52:00.000-05:002009-01-23T10:54:10.383-05:00Alert! Coming Monday...My first giveaway!!! <br />OK, I have been absent, I know but things have been crazy here in the DC area (have you heard?) But, to pay you back as a faithful reader I have a giveaway coming this Monday from one of my favorite designers. Check back and we'll talk then!!!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-70762248411187720852009-01-16T10:26:00.006-05:002009-01-16T10:49:33.850-05:00Fancy Find #10 Etsy Seller- Galit BarakSo,I am not the only one that gets the daily Etsy email featuring various sellers so this may not be a "find" for you but of today's featured sellers definitely stopped me in my tracks, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5782792">Galit Barak</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.46769805.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.46769805.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I love this ring! Of course, it says it is sold out but I still love it and thought it would make a great bridesmaid gift or even day of jewelry!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Here are some other things from her Etsy store that I love...</strong><br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.46214930.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.46214930.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.45268945.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.45268945.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.37681456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 456px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.37681456.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The above pieces are all from the "Bridal Collection". I didn't even realize!<br /><br /><br />UPDATE:<br />I just did some searching and found out a little about this craft designer from her <a href="http://galitbarak.blogspot.com/">blog</a>! <br />Here's how she describes her jewelry style (take note, she does do custom orders):<br /><em>"For me each jewelry is a creation stands for it self, I combine colors, shapes and textures while choosing high quality materials.<br />All my jewelry is made with sterling silver 925 or 14 karat gold filled, semi-precious stones and pearls.<br />I'm happy to make custom orders, according to your ideas, or joint thinking, for a special event, as a gift, or just because it is time to treat yourself with something new."</em>Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-66489661658358926932009-01-15T15:45:00.005-05:002009-01-15T16:11:57.044-05:00Hmm definitely CREATIVE!<a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/12/article-0-0306105A000005DC-794_468x326.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 326px;" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/12/article-0-0306105A000005DC-794_468x326.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />OK, so times are tough, as my dear FH keeps reminding me, during this era of "The End of Bling" I've decided to go counterculture and break the bank by going all out, mansion and all. What can I say? This economy went to pieces well after I signed contracts for this stuff!! May as well go out guns a blazin' and champagne glasses a clinkin'!<br /><br />So, you may remember the <a href="http://mrsinmay.blogspot.com/2008/09/whatever-makes-you-happy.html">Waffle House wedding </a>I posted a few months ago. Original to say the least. <br /><br />Today's <em><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090115.wlwedding15/BNStory/lifeFamily/home">Globe and Mail </a></em>talks about couples throwing creative weddings like a recent one at Taco Bell - <br />"The couple wed at their favourite Taco Bell location, which was littered with hot sauce packets that read, "Will you marry me?" <br /><br />OK, people are quirky and love to go offbeat. Actually one of my favorite blogs - <a href="http://offbeatbride.com/tags/wedding-porn">OffBeat Bride</a> often talks about these whacky, adventurous nuptials, trick is - they are funky and original but still have a touch of class.<br /><br />I am all for saving a buck. But is this a little too much for me to handle. Taco Bell!?! Wouldn't a backyard bbq be just as cost effective and much nicer? And you wouldn't be making a joke of your commitment? Eh, yes, I am taking this a little too serious, I'll lighten up because it is funny!<br />I guess I do love that these people are out there though, gives us something to read!<br /><br />My advice comes from the legend Ron Burgundy- Stay Classy San Diego.Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-62471839907710441722009-01-13T10:58:00.008-05:002009-01-13T11:23:48.640-05:00Pre-Cana...Check!Pre-Cana, for those of you who are not familiar, is basically marriage prep course or sessions that Catholic couples go through before getting married in the Catholic church. I never thought about this before but the name comes from the old story where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine at Cana in Galilee. <br /><br />There are quite a few ways that couples go through their Pre-Cana, it depends on your priest, what is offered in your diocese and then sometimes what you choose. Because we are getting married in NY and live in VA our priest said we could do our marriage prep where we live. Some people meet with their priest for 6 weeks or so (with our schedules I don’t think this would ever work but one benefit is really getting to know the priest that will be performing the sacrament of marriage, because I love our priest that is marrying us, I think I would have liked to do this but the cards did not fall that way for us.) Another option for some is a weekend retreat. For me- not my cup of tea. That involved us checking in early Friday afternoon, bunking with people you never met and not leaving until Sunday afternoon. If you are very involved in your church and this is the option for you, I commend you. I, admittedly am a fair-weather churchgoer, and don’t think this is for me. All that said, both FH and I each went through 12+ years of Catholic school so we know our way around a catechism.<br /><br />Our class was a little different; we went for the all day crunch session – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Its funny, a lot of people I spoke too scared me to death, I thought it was going to be awful with threats of damnation for cohabitation but it wasn’t that bad. I can’t say it ended up being something I would recommend for fun but it was relatively painless. <br /><br /><strong>The topics they discussed included:</strong><br />Compatibility & Convictions <br />Christian Family in the Modern World <br />Communication Talk<br />Natural Family Planning <br /><br /><strong>What I liked:</strong><br />Ok, so Natural Family Planning is their thing. It’s the only thing they endorse. It’s not the NFP that I liked, it was that the couple informing us about this kept saying – “it worked for us, I only ask that you learn more about it.” I have heard from others that they were threatened with damnation for going other routes. I can respect someone telling you that something worked for them and they recommend you look into it. It’s pretty much what we do as bloggers, right? Here’s a site on <a href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/contraceptive/126.html">NFP</a> if you are interested. Not my bag baby but you may think it would be right for you. Its never a bad idea to educate yourself on anything.<br /><br /><strong>What I didn’t like: </strong><br /><a href="http://tastelikecrazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/housewife.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 477px;" src="http://tastelikecrazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/housewife.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The old school defined roles. FH pointed this out to me first. When they discussed communication between men and women they would say things like “Men are interested in sports, women are interested in shopping” “Men like math, women like English”. OK, for us as a couple this happens to true but it really was annoying. Then they also got into roles like “Women do the dishes, men rake the leaves”. All of the couples presenting to us were households where the women stayed home and the man worked, not just the couple that had been married for 40 years but the ones that were married for 4 years also. Um, of the 35 couples at the conference, how many could possibly be in this situation? We live in DC, I can’t imagine the percentage was high. Now- I commend any family that can make this work but it’s definitely not a reality in my house anytime soon. So they would say things like, when your husband comes home from work and you have been cleaning all day and he leaves his jacket in the wrong place, take a minute and think about his day too. <br />Um- not in my reality, we both work like maniacs and we have a cleaning lady. The dishes are not something we fight about, I would have preferred to hear about how they deal with real issues, not dishes! <br /><br />OK, done with the diatribe. In summary, we have one more thing off the to-do list! I can’t say our life has changed but I can say that it wasn’t that bad. I think they need to update their program a tad (I am not criticizing them about their beliefs- not my position to do that - just slight critcism on how they need to realize that couples have less defined roles in this day and age) and I think its good to know what your church believes if you choose to use them to marry you!<br /><br />What kind of prep have you guys gone through? What did you think?Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-57436504016635963892009-01-09T11:03:00.010-05:002009-01-09T11:26:53.044-05:00mmm mmm good!OK, so I am back with a vengeance. Things have slowed down to a normal pace at work (which still equals insanity but manageable level of insanity) and I am ready to get my wedding groove on! <br /><br />Over the holidays we got a TON done, but man is there still a TON to do, I am starting to have mini panic attacks. Next week I’ll go through the play by plays of the hair trials and either praise or vent about Pre-Cana which I’ll be heading to tomorrow. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMR-xlzFZtBw5_OTDoVWpDJwk1vkZpDkFqJk_cn1XgXw1E4vQzuoyF10dWllt2Gs9fv2gS2mISidmmAMhkX15vsREZrDinczafVs8MYdZ1dqY9PZi2s0BKFmEfrg12HytpbvDtpJhUpzxr/s1600-h/DSC00361.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMR-xlzFZtBw5_OTDoVWpDJwk1vkZpDkFqJk_cn1XgXw1E4vQzuoyF10dWllt2Gs9fv2gS2mISidmmAMhkX15vsREZrDinczafVs8MYdZ1dqY9PZi2s0BKFmEfrg12HytpbvDtpJhUpzxr/s320/DSC00361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289328303480499874" /></a>Today I will talk about the most wonderful thing we did get to do- TASTING!!! Not only were we not disappointed but we both left saying that the food and service at the <a href="http://www.woodlandsatwoodbury.com/">Woodlands</a> EXCEEDED our expectations. Yay!<br /><br />Here’s the setting – a wedding is going on in the mansion but we are led to a separate side bar where two tables are set up- one for our group and one for another bride – get this, she was from Virginia too, so weird. We sit down and get the run down from our coordinator and then fully get interviewed by her on what we’ve got done and what needs to be done, it was really thorough and I thought very effective and something I appreciated. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBrRNU-DB7wce-i4-rgz0wsNULpccp5QsD0ttW9UgUNOlgw2IP854ZFLnTdV3x-owXr36gesuSmmQrDrKuEw11mSLOQNAzSkfBT6LopYWpvUG40_ojivJaFuJk2oqL6P0nhrmZOOpeAx9/s1600-h/DSC00349.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBrRNU-DB7wce-i4-rgz0wsNULpccp5QsD0ttW9UgUNOlgw2IP854ZFLnTdV3x-owXr36gesuSmmQrDrKuEw11mSLOQNAzSkfBT6LopYWpvUG40_ojivJaFuJk2oqL6P0nhrmZOOpeAx9/s320/DSC00349.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289328712667185906" /></a><strong>Apps -</strong> In addition to stations of food (Italian, Pacific Rim, Harvest table, etc) we’ll have 8 passed hors d’ouevres . There’s a huge selection of apps to choose from but that evening we were able to taste what that bride had chosen. Some were outstanding, some just seemed like food, not bad but not memorable. Of course, the one that stood out for everyone was the grilled baby lamb chops (DELISH) but those are an additional fee and but now we have to have them! We also chose the mini hot dogs (because who can deny?) bacon wrapped shrimp, portobello and goat cheese crostini, and some others that I cannot remember. We ixnayed any skewers- I think they have run their course – are they really that easy to eat? I am done with them, others at the table disagreed but me and FH were on the same page. Another thing we had to pass on was the crabcakes. I had MD boy make that call, there are too many Marylanders attending that will be very critical of the crabcake and after the taste test, had to pass - not the jumbo lump we are used to! I don't want to sound like a downer, the apps and presentation were great but really we were there to be critical and choosy so we were!<br /><br /><strong>Wine- </strong>I was interested in the wine that would be poured and hoped that we wouldn’t have to upgrade. To my surprise one of my favorite pinot grigio’s from <a href="http://www.ffcpresents.com/">Coppola</a> is the house choice. The reds are from PepperWood – they are solid inexpensive wines and I am fine with those. It’s not worth the upgrade for the handful that will care. <br /><br /><strong>Entrees- </strong>In the end we chose what sounds like run of the mill, steak, chicken and fish. But, these were no run of the mill entrees, we were so pleased with how the food came out, here’s a glimpse:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrIE27NaQfzdR2HRfs1-60q7eGKzy1osO43-QXh4xvEciyLwIJqHamN7xb3lqa3yDJAa6v_UKgxjet_KtEULKtZALp3CKy53EJqN4yw6HOXdgkpBIybnuNAKexs204P4uwf0RXIiL3f_J/s1600-h/DSC00354.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrIE27NaQfzdR2HRfs1-60q7eGKzy1osO43-QXh4xvEciyLwIJqHamN7xb3lqa3yDJAa6v_UKgxjet_KtEULKtZALp3CKy53EJqN4yw6HOXdgkpBIybnuNAKexs204P4uwf0RXIiL3f_J/s320/DSC00354.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289329487333200850" /></a><strong>Filet Mignon-</strong> served with truffle mashed potatoes & asparagus. We’re actually going to sub spinach for the asparagus – ‘cause it’s my party and we’ll do what we want to (and if you want to know the funny reason and you know me, just ask).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g8aYrgMygpmDIgpfzdAb3Xma3I-rX9F1VhSNGplzEOCs4NPZYo6NNGueJdavsBDpn9YSDviQMKogjkdUoifgGbvg_h74SOUt1KPN3p9fknCjfM-L0zXutwoeSabB5jPXiYhd0IV8HFMx/s1600-h/DSC00352.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g8aYrgMygpmDIgpfzdAb3Xma3I-rX9F1VhSNGplzEOCs4NPZYo6NNGueJdavsBDpn9YSDviQMKogjkdUoifgGbvg_h74SOUt1KPN3p9fknCjfM-L0zXutwoeSabB5jPXiYhd0IV8HFMx/s320/DSC00352.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289329770389308674" /></a><strong>Roasted chicken-</strong> This did not photograph nearly as nice as it looked or half as good as it tasted. This is served with garlic mash and olive tapenade- MMM MMM GOOD.<br /><br /><strong>Tilapia - </strong>Ok, we did not get to taste this one, instead we got to taste Salmon and Chilean Sea Bass. I hate Salmon. I just do NOT like it and from what I have heard its never that great when served to such a large group. Chilean Sea Bass – they really still put this on the menus? I mean, delicious? Yes. Politically incorrect? Also yes. Funny, after I went on a little tirade about this so did <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Colicchio">Chef Tom Collicchio </a>on <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/season/5/index.php">Top Chef</a>! And then I felt I was validated, Thanks Tom! <br />The Tilapia is served with a jasmine rice in a red Thai curry sauce. I figure this will give an option to some of my foodie friends, I know it’s the one I would pick! <br /><br />Because there is so much to do back home I almost was going to forgo the tasting, if you have any thought of passing this opportunity up- DON’T DO IT. So many wedded ladies of wisdom told me that it really will be the only time you will get to actually taste the food. Ooh, good point!<br /><br />Anyway, after being gone so long I don’t want to bore you (there's so much more here I could rave about) but I’ll be back next week to talk about the desserts, the cocktails and the impeccable service. I feel like we are really moving along now! How about you ladies??? I need to go catch up on all of your blogs, my reader is totally backed up.Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-69095315201010106732008-12-22T12:05:00.002-05:002008-12-22T12:05:00.295-05:00VEil pick up!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiubisJYuDQDuf33ERxFZwCAq9do1-qi_Qkm_JdhnK-qKZcKjz1U1a51iCxUNbWrMcyWkZyiVnkibI0iys_iYrNCwd3gEHW0aGF8TPDw75XzSZxmX7hpGjVIIAvlKzqD19f9kqSIIipHU/s1600-h/DSC00276.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiubisJYuDQDuf33ERxFZwCAq9do1-qi_Qkm_JdhnK-qKZcKjz1U1a51iCxUNbWrMcyWkZyiVnkibI0iys_iYrNCwd3gEHW0aGF8TPDw75XzSZxmX7hpGjVIIAvlKzqD19f9kqSIIipHU/s320/DSC00276.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; moz-background-clip: initial; moz-background-origin: initial; moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />Stale content, I know, is the worst thing one for a blogger. I’ve just been crazy busy and not had a tremendous amount of time and really, I have been so focused on Christmas and have been working on so many unrelated projects (which means I am extra scatter brained!) that I haven’t had time to think about weddings. <br /><br />Here’s some exciting news, once again work took me to the Big Apple for the day so I was able to carve out an hour and get some wedding schtuff taken care of. Most important -I picked up my veil today!!!! I have a sneaking suspicion (ok, he told me) that FH logs on to here every now and then so I don’t want to give too much away. <br /><br />As you may recall, I <a href="http://mrsinmay.blogspot.com/2008/11/im-back-custom-veil-shop.html">posted </a>a few weeks ago about my trip to <a href="http://www.sposabellalace.com/">SposaBella Lace </a>to have a veil made (ask for Maci, she was fantastic and even tipped me and mom off to a sale down the block where we bought lots of costume jewelry for next to nothing - I am talking $3 nothing). The veil was a quarter of the price of getting one in the department store where I got my dress. I wanted something simple and could not justify in anyway paying upwards of $400 for two pieces of tulle. <br /><br />I also picked up my hair piece, I really don’t know what I am going to do with it but I loved it and will bring it to my trial - which is this Friday!!!<br /><br />All in all I could not be happier with the veil and would highly recommend thinking outside of the bridal salon to purchase your veil and other accessories. They get you because you are there. When you are spending a lot already it is easy to say – hey – what’s an extra $500, but really, think of what that could mean? That’s another 3.5 people I could invite! A step up in the welcome baskets, or heck, that almost covers the cost of my bridesmaids gifts. So when I was able to have the simple veil that was $450 custom made for $95 and the hair piece (just a simple comb) that I saw in Saks for $375 for $95, I think I made the right decision. <br /><br />Coming this week...<br />Hair and makeup trials, food tasting, and everything else I can get done over the holidays!!!!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-60799620300163284462008-12-10T10:29:00.005-05:002008-12-10T11:12:42.384-05:00Father's Rules<a href="http://www.simonsays.com/assets/isbn/1416558918/C_1416558918.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 250px;" src="http://www.simonsays.com/assets/isbn/1416558918/C_1416558918.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Love this, from author W. Bruce Cameron’s new book “<a href="http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=616316">8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter</a>” offers humorous advice from dads to the new men in their daughters’ lives.<br /><br />Here are his first three rules:<br /><br />1. If you neglected to ask my permission before you proposed to my daughter, don’t worry about it. You can make it up to me by making sure your wedding is both beautiful and to a different woman.<br /><br />2. There are many, many men your age in this world, but there is only one woman who is my daughter. She is unique. You, on the other hand, can be replaced at any time.<br /><br />3. My whole life, it has been my job to make my daughter happy. Now it will be your job. My job will be to make sure you do your job. And don’t think that just because my daughter picked you, it means you meet my personal standards for what is good for her. I haven’t made up my mind yet, and will be evaluating you over a period known as forever. <br /><br />This could be a great Xmas gift for Dad, or maybe a great gift from Dad to your fiance! Here's a description from its site:<br />"Following the stunning success of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter -- which was adapted into a TV show for ABC -- W. Bruce Cameron returns with an even more hilarious look at fatherhood, capturing the predicament of the forgotten man in the tux at his little girl's wedding. "Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-76731659004736664722008-12-09T11:42:00.014-05:002008-12-09T18:10:00.221-05:00Two dresses? Two looks?OK, so the two-dress trend is definitely one of the latest and greatest. I love the idea in concept. I mean, giant wedding dresses are definitely not always conducive to cutting a rug all night long. And sometimes the same dress doesn't look right in a church and then in a sleek reception setting. <br /><br />The post idea came ffter reading an article in the <a href="http://www.timesargus.com/article/20081207/FEATURES07/812070352/1016/FEATURES07">Argus Times </a>(it came across the wedding news ticker), in the article <a href="http://www.bridalatelier.com/">Mark Ingram</a> was quoted saying he saw the trend emerge about 2 years ago and has continued on. <br /><br />Here's one celeb that made the dramatic change: <strong>Christina Aguilera</strong><strong><br />Dress 1</strong> elegant, form fitting with a heck of a train by Christian LaCroix<br /><a href="http://littleredbride.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/aguilera_01_400x400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://littleredbride.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/aguilera_01_400x400.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Dress 2 </strong>Sexy number, definitely a party dress made for dancing and showing the Xtina personality. This one was designed by her stylist Simone Harouche.<br /><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2007/wedding/celebrity/aguilera_05_400X400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2007/wedding/celebrity/aguilera_05_400X400.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Designers are now catering to this trend as well. Go to <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/index.jsp">Priscilla of Boston's </a>website and there is a whole section of "Reception" dresses! <br />You could go from one of their over the top <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_return.jsp?gid=110">Platinum</a> collections like this<br /><a href="http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806/12h/images.theknot.com/GownDesigners/platinumpriscilla/knplatf081246m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 344px;" src="http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806/12h/images.theknot.com/GownDesigners/platinumpriscilla/knplatf081246m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Or maybe you have a garden wedding and you are looking for something romantic like this from the <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_return.jsp?gid=625">Vineyard</a> collection? <br /><a href="http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806/12h/images.theknot.com/GownDesigners/vineyardcollection/knvinef08mollm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 344px;" src="http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806/12h/images.theknot.com/GownDesigners/vineyardcollection/knvinef08mollm.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />But then you want to let loose from the tulle or drop the romance and get sexy so you throw on one of these numbers and you are ready to partay <em>(all shown from POB) </em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxk-JZXLnRZuoOgXBIhBzN_6darXdrVb557ef_q_cFrPVtm3KMY_NAsUCFW17yf4cJ0F-nsO1TTd58im9cPc534DPMIDF5Ifw2EHFTqGK0a2JVyY-m7k9qwjh-ws6IwaRFEhORy2oTUBt/s1600-h/POB+recept+dresses.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxk-JZXLnRZuoOgXBIhBzN_6darXdrVb557ef_q_cFrPVtm3KMY_NAsUCFW17yf4cJ0F-nsO1TTd58im9cPc534DPMIDF5Ifw2EHFTqGK0a2JVyY-m7k9qwjh-ws6IwaRFEhORy2oTUBt/s400/POB+recept+dresses.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277914923680771426" /></a><br />Conceptually I LOVE this idea but for a couple of reasons I cannot fathom doing this. <br />1. <strong>My dress was expensive.</strong> Maybe not for everyone but for me, its definitely the most expensive thing I have ever worn. How could only wear it for the 1 hour ceremony plus some pics? Seems ridiculous (unless you are the above mentioned Xtina and the wedding dress is just another expensive thing you will don). I mean I justify buying $200 jeans by tellinng myself I will wear them again and again and again. How could I purchase something for thousands of dollars to wear for an hour?<br /><br />2. <strong>I love my dress.</strong> I really love it. I want to wear it for as long as possible. <br />Besides, I didn't go too over the top and I moved around a lot when I tried it on to make sure it was danceable. <br /><br />However, when I started planning my day, I did want to add some sort of costume change in there. The ceremony is during the day at a traditional Catholic church by the beach. The reception is in the evening in a formal setting, <a href="http://www.woodlandsatwoodbury.com/">The Woodlands </a>mansion. Wouldn't it be the perfect wedding for a dress change? I think so, but again, not really in the cards. <br /><br />So here's my plan- <br /><a href="http://www.bridalfashionmall.com/images/jewelry/509mod.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 366px;" src="http://www.bridalfashionmall.com/images/jewelry/509mod.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>For the church I am going to do pearl studs, pearl strand necklace, veil. Not exactly like this - well not really at all but you get the idea, classic bride wearing classic pearls.<br /><em>(pic from BridalfashonMall)</em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHaQspNQU1fI8962DuYtdVPSBzEqiUTd2R87qIgQsPbz4-TX9wwrhfBoVqBSDvCjNw4T3ThrUEBuLfoojoWd2f3hS2JMzu6xcea9id6HOfvzcaLFsGZf0u4pGX29EloQ0l6Y_BVtCcMFa/s1600-h/winter06_hair7a.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHaQspNQU1fI8962DuYtdVPSBzEqiUTd2R87qIgQsPbz4-TX9wwrhfBoVqBSDvCjNw4T3ThrUEBuLfoojoWd2f3hS2JMzu6xcea9id6HOfvzcaLFsGZf0u4pGX29EloQ0l6Y_BVtCcMFa/s320/winter06_hair7a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277921215793349666" /></a>Then, once I am ready to get to the evening reception and want to sport a more nighttime look, my plan is to get a pair of "wow" chandelier earrings and go drop both the necklace and the veil. I'll also have in a hair "spray" that I got from <a href="http://mrsinmay.blogspot.com/2008/11/im-back-custom-veil-shop.html">here</a>. <br /><br />What's your thoughts on the dress change phenom? Do you plan to do anything to differentiate the ceremony and reception? NOT that you HAVE to, you spend months figuring out what to wear to one!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-79773714643266624252008-12-03T23:40:00.000-05:002008-12-03T23:25:22.802-05:00Ring Bearer- Pillow AlternativesDear FH has an 8 year old son that is very much a part of our family and we want to have play a big role in our wedding. We thought that he would be an usher and stand alongside the bestmen (yes I said men, there are two) but when we told him about the wedding he said, "Cool, can I be the ring dude?"<br /><br />LOL, sure, you can be whatever you want. I think when we get to the rehearsal though, he'll want to stand with all of the guys. He's a guys's guy, and he's 8. There's no question he is a rough and tumble sports fanatic (his father's son.)<br /><br />Here's the dilemma. While doing all of this wedding obsessed Internet surfing I kept finding the most gorgeous ring bearer pillows. <br /><br />Like these from blogger extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.bklynbride.blogspot.com/">Brooklyn Bride </a>who started <a href="http://www.bklynpillow.bigcartel.com/">Brooklyn Pillow</a>:<br /><a href="http://bigcartel.com/account/28569/863071/300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://bigcartel.com/account/28569/863071/300.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://bigcartel.com/account/28569/847391/300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://bigcartel.com/account/28569/847391/300.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I mean, can't you totally see throwing this on a chair to funky it up after the wedding? <br /><br />Or I love the elegance in a pillow like this from Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5781206">Emici Bridal</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.38008864.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 318px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.38008864.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Well, everytime I almost bought them I thought of the face I would get when I told future stepson he had to walk down a church aisle carrying a pillow. It just seems wrong to make this boy's boy carry a dainty pillow.<br /><br />I started wondering if there were alternatives to pillow carrying. Here are some cute things I found:<br /><br />Maybe carry a banner like WeddingBee <a href="http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/02/06/diy-here-comes-the-bride-banner/">Mrs. Radish </a>did? <br /><a href="http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/06/profess031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/06/profess031.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />HOw about a bell ringer? I had a cousin do this and it was adorable. Although, I'm not sure he would go for this either. If he did, I can assure you it will be quite the ringing. Here's a cute pic from <a href="http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?p=715">Bridal Party Tees Blog</a>. She also has a nice post on this option. <br /><a href="http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/bell-ringer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/bell-ringer.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Do you have any ideas? PLEASE share!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-18062178618174940122008-12-02T16:14:00.003-05:002008-12-02T16:21:29.872-05:00BTW- 8 down, 50 more to go!Just as a quick update, with the Save the Dates out about a month now we have heard about 9 people that will not be able to make the wedding (4 couples, 1 child). It is awful but I am relieved. One couple I am sad about but they have a VERY good reason. The Save the Date went out to 259 people (meaning number of people that would be invited with those STDs, dates, etc) and my dream goal is exacty 200 people which is what our minimum is (yes, I included FH and I). I think we are in good shape because so many people are from out of town. If, by chance we get a lot of "no's" I am not worried, we are well prepared with a b-list of people that definitely should have been on an a-list if we didn't both have such huge families. <br />Anyway, just something I was thinking about and thought I would share.Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-92076740407526482262008-12-02T10:21:00.009-05:002008-12-02T11:16:00.348-05:00Fancy Find #9 - PaperZest, Wedding & Christmas!!OK, yet again I have been an absent blogger, this darn work thing always getting in the way. I totally thought I would coast between Thanx and Xmas but that has definitely NOT been the case. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I have a great FANCY FIND for you today!!!<br /><br />My friend Sara, (you may remember her beautiful wedding details from this <a href="http://mrsinmay.blogspot.com/2008/10/real-wedding-real-fun-real-fab-part-2.html">post</a>) had some of the most beautiful, fun and funky stationery I have seen in a long time. She ordered her customized suite through <a href="http://www.paperzest.com/fluid.php">PaperZest</a>. Which, I have seen recommended on such sites as Style Me Pretty's <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-black-book/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/invitations/">Little Black Book </a>and others. <br /><br />Here's some pics of her fun stuff:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-WTt6DiDSsG0BnTfbFnMyqYCTyyUEp6CChTdnc6SGwuarMrAbCBKwvDVF3Fu60obFpiKlRNb7kFHn1eo29kBlpbEs2ASfFkmZcD81Dl48wDy_EJKYYTcvnT17asg_6D11aoZGpzGAJyA/s1600-h/sara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-WTt6DiDSsG0BnTfbFnMyqYCTyyUEp6CChTdnc6SGwuarMrAbCBKwvDVF3Fu60obFpiKlRNb7kFHn1eo29kBlpbEs2ASfFkmZcD81Dl48wDy_EJKYYTcvnT17asg_6D11aoZGpzGAJyA/s320/sara.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275217274229861378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKbd9wRV6RNxEJCFX5O9HaQ4rYUs8oEMmZPKmhfi4_SSK9K09MXfFVbcvgreriS2rtsjwbkkitMk4ZW3bxdz1XC5FZmrQ_Dhq6B20U0F8oxA7M5TfrOo5ybZs8z-lqYaTwx0Fjr_nO7Hu/s1600-h/sara2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKbd9wRV6RNxEJCFX5O9HaQ4rYUs8oEMmZPKmhfi4_SSK9K09MXfFVbcvgreriS2rtsjwbkkitMk4ZW3bxdz1XC5FZmrQ_Dhq6B20U0F8oxA7M5TfrOo5ybZs8z-lqYaTwx0Fjr_nO7Hu/s320/sara2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275217258550956450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY93P6EMONVJiQ4YEN_uBwsi3B7niIRKv9byBuuvDR-68i8ihJaT-e6iQeZmlqVgHGmD0xl3SYsximSrZ-IGV2KBXDs4JPz9dCGgSLxlDRegu8JvT6ONx0TpNlavHvio7MXDufZb9oxsl/s1600-h/sara4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY93P6EMONVJiQ4YEN_uBwsi3B7niIRKv9byBuuvDR-68i8ihJaT-e6iQeZmlqVgHGmD0xl3SYsximSrZ-IGV2KBXDs4JPz9dCGgSLxlDRegu8JvT6ONx0TpNlavHvio7MXDufZb9oxsl/s320/sara4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275217265754608978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYf_IiGMAfxkhNIGUCDCDZNJhPdLS0X0iGAAlBhWhqTTPbCjrFjq6TbQnKf2eoKjNuwRnQxv8f3g_POdYqasN1pbDk6ITIe2q6sqsS12NEXgKCoC8fnG3Nn3L8rK0-psM7rB9kNGBGOLx/s1600-h/sara3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYf_IiGMAfxkhNIGUCDCDZNJhPdLS0X0iGAAlBhWhqTTPbCjrFjq6TbQnKf2eoKjNuwRnQxv8f3g_POdYqasN1pbDk6ITIe2q6sqsS12NEXgKCoC8fnG3Nn3L8rK0-psM7rB9kNGBGOLx/s320/sara3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275217260479371570" /></a><br /><br />I love how everything is coordinated but nothing is too matchy matchy- something that lots of people strive for but not always achieved.<br /><br />Sara and Christina from PaperZest hit it off so well they decided to collaborate and do some Christmas cards together!!!They have an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5330980§ion_id=5753964">Etsy shop </a>where you can buy these sassy little greetings. I think they are great if you are giving a gift certificate or something like that where you need a special card for your fun friend. Maybe order a few and add them to a hostess gift. You'll love the fun designs and the witty sayings that are perfect for the stylish and saucy gal pal or boy toy.<br /><br />I love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17753069">one</a>:<br /><em>"All I want for Christmas is you"</em> <a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.46332127.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 287px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.46332127.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><em>"And something from Tiffany's but that's neither here nor there"</em><br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.46332126.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 287px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.46332126.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />How great! You know you all love it! There are more fun cards so check them out!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-87777748682841971402008-11-25T09:53:00.007-05:002008-11-25T10:30:02.872-05:00I'm Back! Custom Veil ShopHey Ladies!!! I am back and back to a semi-normal work schedule where I can blog a bit and more importantly read some blogs!<br /><br />I got a lot done in a short period of time but there's still a lot to do, I cannot believe I only have 172 days left. Whoa, once you take out the holidays, it will really be here tomorrow. <br /><br />Let me tell you about the great veil experience I had! I should start by telling you that when I found my dress the sales woman gave me the perfect simple veil to try on. I loved it, just two pieces of tulle, not very puffy and a simple ribbon edge. As I was signing my bill I thought, wait, this does not add up. Oh, because she threw in the $450 piece of tulle. "My dear, this is a very good price for Manhattan", which made me think to myself "listen skinny little NYC socialite wedding fashion authority, then I will look someplace else!" (I say this with the disclaimer that I love and adore her, I just wasn't about to pay $450 for tulle that you can buy at Michael's)<br /><br />Enter my mom who works in the garment district in NYC. There are fabric and trim stores everywhere. She works close to the famous <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/">Mood</a> from <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/index.php">Project Runway</a>. My mom started looking around on her lunch breaks and stumbled upon <a href="http://www.sposabellalace.com/">Sposabella Lace</a>. She told them I was looking for a fingertip length two layer diamond white veil with a simple trim. No problem! So I told my mom just to go ahead and order it and they told her that I had to come in, "your fingertip and her fingertip will not be the same length" duh, we didn't think of that!<br /><br />So, when I had about 2 hours free in NYC last week we went in. <br />Here's the front of the store, nothing special, just a small fabric store. Its got some really bad flourescent lighting but you are paying a quarter of the price while getting it made specifically for you so you get over it. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hapU7TJiLEroEPohrJZDuW2k66-8jjNR9PG89tWf4wD-ghGQbozrpe-0k5xZxXtP2aSrD5he3UlHpuxLnp4zYduFoNK34AuqBoIwH3ri8ovvUZR25JexUxa4OoSNUDW7pplbRBYqWK6t/s1600-h/DSC00231.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hapU7TJiLEroEPohrJZDuW2k66-8jjNR9PG89tWf4wD-ghGQbozrpe-0k5xZxXtP2aSrD5he3UlHpuxLnp4zYduFoNK34AuqBoIwH3ri8ovvUZR25JexUxa4OoSNUDW7pplbRBYqWK6t/s320/DSC00231.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272612271048242082" /></a><br /><br />I turned the corner and there were two rows of veils. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyW30YLEBpyEq0l9x4Iji4NTf2dk80AGxRv30u8GsRdDjASicPVprk9F3ZEK6CzeMldSaO8TdnNZWXulclzt3Mb4s9IO6GT3t-y0ez9gSECqV2y4F2uBedr0eA04ijoEq6Q1O6Z1KDIqSY/s1600-h/DSC00222.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyW30YLEBpyEq0l9x4Iji4NTf2dk80AGxRv30u8GsRdDjASicPVprk9F3ZEK6CzeMldSaO8TdnNZWXulclzt3Mb4s9IO6GT3t-y0ez9gSECqV2y4F2uBedr0eA04ijoEq6Q1O6Z1KDIqSY/s320/DSC00222.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272612513644900514" /></a><br />Its not overwhelming at all, just the perfect amount. See, there really are just a couple of basic styles and you work from there. You pick your length or general style (I wanted simple tulle) then started adding trim, picking the amount of "poofiness" by how much it is gathered, adding layers and the way it falls. The sales girl was great, I, of course, forgot her name but I didn't get the impression that there were too many people that work there.<br /><br />I went with a simple double ribbon edge, which shockingly is the one I do not have pictures of! But, here's all of the trim you can look at! You can even bring in samples of your dress if there is lace and I can gaurantee that you will find a match.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hSfdooIfNiDbfcwwNxwh4SpYI-3YCiIu0eMME-tUjUicCtQsf1hTGPVh9dzS3Iaxxegt9vRhEBjuB3DxaylSYneCStkEtqmSBZ2KHMjBKYTqmdHJzkkR6M5UsGLTDJu_pnH37uobyCEM/s1600-h/DSC00229.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hSfdooIfNiDbfcwwNxwh4SpYI-3YCiIu0eMME-tUjUicCtQsf1hTGPVh9dzS3Iaxxegt9vRhEBjuB3DxaylSYneCStkEtqmSBZ2KHMjBKYTqmdHJzkkR6M5UsGLTDJu_pnH37uobyCEM/s320/DSC00229.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272613640074244290" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpU0CqqCxWAgHIzymG2d4RwAiADZ4NvIIJtfttZdtmwJVvY08fqCOPNIbpzQig3bMGu73w0kjnLjE1epz1aiMoHIH8IsnRdKl4OkUJ7FZCVDq-qDPddTD7Rv4lnzSeKELk8cytqNVLeYD/s1600-h/DSC00228.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpU0CqqCxWAgHIzymG2d4RwAiADZ4NvIIJtfttZdtmwJVvY08fqCOPNIbpzQig3bMGu73w0kjnLjE1epz1aiMoHIH8IsnRdKl4OkUJ7FZCVDq-qDPddTD7Rv4lnzSeKELk8cytqNVLeYD/s320/DSC00228.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272613638642700578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FbPE_zmVkKRh6GrwGY57JIIVNJxmlh6FSB4QTHDBxetcITcyr8NoWTuExCx5ui3tgIq80IRyRCm8fhFEHpR-tMZKYq_l1ooE9DJLy_kS7WaLuI2u7XWxcNfWRfX8pxfQ1o6wbWZMXAlf/s1600-h/DSC00227.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FbPE_zmVkKRh6GrwGY57JIIVNJxmlh6FSB4QTHDBxetcITcyr8NoWTuExCx5ui3tgIq80IRyRCm8fhFEHpR-tMZKYq_l1ooE9DJLy_kS7WaLuI2u7XWxcNfWRfX8pxfQ1o6wbWZMXAlf/s320/DSC00227.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272613633489811858" /></a><br /><br />In the end I went with a simple, two layer, simple gather (middle amount of "poofy", the technical term they used and wrote on my order form) with a double edge satin. It is like two thin rows of trim and just adds something to it. It is fingertip and diamond white. It is almost identical to the $450 one from Saks, instead it has a little extra with the edging. You know what I paid for it...$95!!! Hooray!! <br /><br />Now, I haven't picked it up yet so I don't want to give them the ultimate glowing review but so far definitely so good, choices were vast, price was right and service was really friendly. I have to be back in NYC for work in a couple of weeks and will pick it up then. I imagine you can get it in about a week and you can have it shipped to you.<br /><br />Here's the address and contact information for you NYC brides:<br /><br />Tel: 212-354-4729<br />Fax: 212-391-4208<br />Email: Sposabellalace@aol.com<br />252 West 40th Street, New York, N.Y. 10018 <br /><br /><br />Oh, one more thing before I forget. As tried on the different styles we (me and sales assoc.)would look at my mom for an opinion. She gave subtle opinions but nothing overwheming, the perfect amount of guidance a girl would want. The sales woman was so amazed by this and kept telling me I had a great mom. As if I didn't know that!:) :) And funny enough there was a girl in the store getting a lace and satin dress custom made (you can do that too!) and the mother was being SOOO pushy they were both almost in tears. I could not imagine!!! So yes, I know, I have a great mom!!!<br /><br />More to come, I did get a beautiful hair piece, tried on my dress (no pics of that) and my mom got her dress! For now, I have work to catch up on but glad to be back!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-61965556661490365792008-11-14T08:23:00.003-05:002008-11-14T08:27:34.903-05:00Quick update!So, I'm here in NYC and working like a dog but on Wednesday I had 2 hours of wedding shopping, my mother and I took this city by storm!<br />Heres what I got done:<br />Had a veil custom designed (which is a little bit of an exxaggeration considering how simple it is)<br />Bought a hair comb that I am in love with.<br />Tried on my dress and LOVED it.<br />Got a great idea for my flower girls.<br />My Mom got her dress and she got her dress for my stepbrother's wedding in August! <br /><br />Anyway, I am off to a meeting but wanted to give a quick update so you don't forget me. I'm off to LA after this so I won't have much time until late last week but I did take pictures!Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-63599568089393596262008-11-06T10:46:00.005-05:002008-11-06T11:07:28.666-05:00One good thing about business trips...sneaking away and wedding planning!Traveling for work can be fun, it can also be exhausting. Next week I am hitting the road on Wednesday and over 10 days will stay in three hotels on two sides of the country and carry around a giant binder with all of the plans and telling people with large egos and high pay grades where to go and what to do, and most importantly what to say and what NOT to say (I am in PR).All while trying to remain flexible and smile (Good bride training, don'tcha think?). I'll also pop over to Long Island in between for some family fun!<br />Here's the good news. My travels are taking me to the Big Apple and I just happened to have worked in an hour or two in the afternoon to go and try on my dress! Not for a fitting, they just want me to come in for a "try on", I guess to make sure it is the right size and assess how dramatic or simple the alterations will be. <br /><br />Two other things I am going to try and fit in:<br />Veil- there is a custom veil maker in NYC by my mom's office. They start at $100 and since I want the simplest of veils, I hope it will be right around that. I'll try to bring a camera and will report back on the process.<br />Flowers- when I head to LI and try and get some sleep on Saturday I am going to see if my florist has time to meet. We've never met- crazy, I know. <br /><br />Anyway, you can understand that I am completely swamped prepping for this trip and my posts will be limited. When I get back, however, I should have lots to report.<br /><br />To make up for my sparse posts over the next couple of weeks I thought I would leave you with something to watch. <br />I have fantasized about this countless times. My cousins and I have danced to this at a million weddings and parties. Its a dream - LOL. Can you believe how serious this guys takes this? I am impressed. OK, I'll stop talking you just watch!!!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZYhlm9GTAQ0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZYhlm9GTAQ0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137385786288644243.post-71974681562543501022008-11-04T15:07:00.004-05:002008-11-04T15:19:24.605-05:00A New Fad Diet<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kBRLRf4dHrU/Rq_Lj_r9uMI/AAAAAAAAAWo/GwQ_W3dL-pk/SP_A0711.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kBRLRf4dHrU/Rq_Lj_r9uMI/AAAAAAAAAWo/GwQ_W3dL-pk/SP_A0711.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />OK, I know all of you brides are looking to be at your fighting weight on the big day. I think I found the secret this morning. Before I headed out to wait in line and fulfill my civic duty I was going to head to Starbucks. Eh, it was cold out and in the wrong direction so I went to the drive-thru at McDonald's. LET ME TELL YOU- It is 3 PM and I am still shaking and not the slightest bit hungry. What on EARTH do they put in that stuff, crack??? Now, to be fair, I am not a regular coffee drinker, I average about 3 cups per week and one nice cozy one on Saturday mornings. So, I am not a regular caffeine person and its been known to hit me harder than others but this is ridiculous! I have made no less that 15 phone calls and sent at least 50 emails today, 2 blogposts, and not an ounce of food. <br /><br />LOL, I think I found the cure for the common hips! Now, I am wondering if I am going to crash at like 6 PM today or if I am going to end up staying up all night?Mrs. in Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05650363231006892289noreply@blogger.com11