Fancy Find #5 - Monogrammed Table Runner

Ok, here's something that I can categorize as a fancy thing I never knew I needed (You're right- I still don't NEED), wanted, or every really knew it existed! I love the idea of having a beautiful cake table with this table runner as a centerpiece of the wedding reception room. And one of the things I love most is that this is something you can probably repurpose, maybe use on an armoir, or make into a pillow?
I found this "Find" on Etsy - you know Etsy, right? Its from Etsy seller ArtfulBeginnings and she has lots of fun stuff on there and can help you coordinate your colors, monograms, etc.
I really love the idea of buying things off of Etsy and supporting small craft businesses. it just seems so much more personal for some reason.


Here's another cake table runner from Filigree Monogram Designs:

Vote for me!

Hey guys! While spending the weekend forced to watch football I entered an inspiration board contest over at Creative Odd's and Ends!

Take a moment, head over there and vote for me! (ok, only vote for me if you think mine is the better one, which is Inspiration Board #1)

Vote for #1 Here

It was fun to create the board and put together something really unique and totally different from my wedding.

The task was to take this picture:


And create an inspiration board around it. Here's what I came up with. Don't you want to go to a wedding like this? I feel like there would be mulled wine and osso buco there, and that's something I would enjoy!








Happy Monday- I hope to have lots of fun posts this week, its just been a little crazy!!!

EEEEEEEEEKK!!!! The Dress is IN!

I got the best call yesterday afternoon. MY DRESS IS IN!!!!!
I had no idea I would be so excited! I mean, the dress has been delivered to Saks in NYC, I live in VA , I really don't know why I am so excited. I think maybe I was worried that something would happen and I would end up having to find another dress, I don't know, something dramatic. But, no, it is in! And check this out, this is why buying your dress at a department store ROCKS. I paid for half of the dress when I ordered it. Then the rest now. But, the woman in the bridal department said she would charge my card this weekend because they are having a double points weekend. All in all, I am getting a ton of points and a $375 gift card!!!! Can you say Manolos? Wait, let me help you MA - NO - LOS. Yes, it rolls so nicely off my tongue.

One thing that hit after I got the call- HOLY COW- get movin on that diet girl!!!

There's been a ton of progess this week, I don;t know how it all happened but things have been moving along nicely. I'll post more updates shortly - things have been a little crazy in my work world, wedding planning world, and just overall - but all is good!

Save the Dates - CHECK!

I am thrilled to say that my save the dates are officially stuffed, sealed, labeled, stamped and have been dropped off at the post office!!! Can you say AHHHHHH? I can, one more thing off my plate!
The other big to-do this week: PRE-CANA, dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn...
We have got to get that thing booked and a date set in stone or this bride who has always dreamed of getting married in her hometown church will be heading to city hall and will be WAY over dressed!

It Happened Again...

FH (Future Husband) is virtually invisible to vendors. He is tasked with the rehearsal dinner. I just got an email from the hotel where it will be and they flat out said - Tom let us know that you guys would like us to draw up a contract, is this correct?
What? Do they think he is trying to sabotage things? Is his money not good enough? it is really so STRANGE! I mean, it took an effort to not respond directly to him, dig up my email and find me? Why not just reply to him????? BELIEVE ME I WANT TO DELEGATE THIS!!!!

Tagged? What's this? I am flattered! I think?

Ok, so I am a total newbie to the blogosphere but one of my favorite brides to be - Atlanta Bride had "tagged" me! I think its like a giant game of Internet tag. I've been meaning to respond since last week but just kept getting sidetracked. I am honored to have even have been thought of! (People read this thing?!) This whole virtual world of wedding bloggers that I have thrust myself into is still a little out there for me, its like Second Life for divas.
First I have to answer:
5 Reasons Why You Love Your State:
1. Where I met people that changed my life. (Translation: college friends and FH!)
2. DC - I live about 4 miles from DC, a city that I really love.
3. The history - did you know that more U.S. presidents are from Virginia than any other state?
4. Landscape- we have mountains, beaches, and everything else in between (including a ton of man made lakes which are wierd to this beach gal)
5. Diversity! Not sure about other parts but Northern Virginia is extremley diverse and a cross section for various cultures, I love it!
NOW:
Link back to the meme creator: Caz
Link to the person who tagged you: An Atlanta Bride
Link back to the originator of the positive SA movement (as this is how this all started): Cheap Thrills
Tag at least five people - Since this is really a modern day chain letter I am going to end my link here. Fun- yes, but I don't think I am cool enough to ask someone else to do it. Nor do I have very many cyber friends!

The rehearsal dress that will never be...

So, I am completely in love with this dress from J. Crew. I think it would be absolutely perfect for the rehearsal dinner. The problem - it is on sale. Whaaaaaa? how is that a problem, you ask? Well, it is still $199 (a bargain since the starting price was $395) but because it is on sale and on clearance, there are no returns or exchanges! I actually thought about buying the same dress in the new not on sale version (it is in a floral print that I don't really care for), ordering two of those in different sizes, review the neckline to make sure the cleavage was not inappropriate - return the dresses, and if I love them, buy this on sale one. Crazy? Um, yeah. When I thought about it, the chances of this dress still being available in my size and the shipping costs and well, the effort, were a little much for a simple dress. It's not that I am hunting for a rehearsal dress right now either, I just saw this dress and fell in love with it and tried to come up with a place to wear it! Maybe I will check out their outlet and see if it shows up there. If you kept up with that little rant for nothing, thank you, I just had to tell someone my love for a dress I will never have :)