tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68295379243601745462024-03-06T00:31:47.946-05:00tying the knot {a wedding inspiration blog}a lovely little blog filled with wedding inspiration in the form of pictures, advice, and links to other wedding bloggers. enjoy!jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12435697594154408096noreply@blogger.comBlogger594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-46281525021134764682011-06-06T09:55:00.001-04:002011-06-06T09:55:01.169-04:00Wedding Day News PaperIn reading hundreds of wedding blog posts a week, even 2+ years after our wedding, there are ideas that I have seen that I wish were around/blogged about before we got married.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEPndylp0933qrx_CtiFCpAjsVoT1n93ADzUbWfhyDX6pzUVkoCz8SltE5gPYMlkUDvHZxve0XFTow4qNcQ21GhJpXq7EbcRP29UvHgZb8UUWNjHHE3qncB7B8ppJpfxcxhrsJqCd9r0/s1600/bbbnp.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611208676366029346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEPndylp0933qrx_CtiFCpAjsVoT1n93ADzUbWfhyDX6pzUVkoCz8SltE5gPYMlkUDvHZxve0XFTow4qNcQ21GhJpXq7EbcRP29UvHgZb8UUWNjHHE3qncB7B8ppJpfxcxhrsJqCd9r0/s400/bbbnp.png" border="0" /></a> One such idea would be to snag a copy of the city newspaper on the day of your wedding. Sure, you'll shove it in a box of some sort along with left over wedding programs and monogrammed cocktail napkins, but one day it might be neat to show it to your kids. Just another memento from {one of} the best day of your life.<br /><br /><br /><div>photo via <a href="http://bippityboppityboo.tumblr.com/">bippityboppityboo</a> </div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-80884739677089643212011-06-02T09:51:00.001-04:002011-06-02T09:51:00.209-04:00Winter Chic Table SettingI know that it's the almost the end of Spring here in Ohio, but I also know that there are some of you out there searching for winter wedding inspiration. I just love this holiday tablescape that was put together for a styled shoot {see vendor list below}. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606296642721395458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q6WnJpwcwfs/Tc2RF9bfswI/AAAAAAAACH4/4SAPoVIfY0E/s400/holiday%2Btable6.jpg" border="0" />The {stunning} arrangements of all white flowers are grouped together by flower type featuring anemones, ranunculus and tulips. You'll want to consider the seasonality of the flower that you are hoping to use. Roses, orchids, daisies and carnations are other flowers that are always available in the winter.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sI3lR3IaeUI/Tc2RF7H3R_I/AAAAAAAACIA/t_b6sHw2A9c/s1600/holiday%2Btable3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606296642102183922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sI3lR3IaeUI/Tc2RF7H3R_I/AAAAAAAACIA/t_b6sHw2A9c/s400/holiday%2Btable3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Christmas tree ornaments are used here as centerpieces in apothecary jars, flocking the flower arrangements and serving as individual place setting decorations. Wouldn't you agree that the ornaments are used here without looking too "Christmas-y"? Winter chic might be a more appropriate way to describe this table setting. However, as much as I do love this table setting, I am more ready for summer than winter!<br /><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As seen on: <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-pretty-holiday-table/">Green Wedding Shoes</a> </div><br /><div>Flowers: Janie of <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_wguczd="171">Janie Medley Flora Design</a> and <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_wguczd="172">The Bride’s Cafe</a> </div><br /><div>Photography: <a href="http://www.jodimillerphotography.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_wguczd="174">Jodi Miller</a></div><br /><div>Styling: Lynn Lindsay of <a href="http://www.sunshowersandrainshine.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_wguczd="175">Sunshowers and Rainshine</a></div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-24565788582780979622011-05-27T10:09:00.000-04:002011-05-27T10:09:00.238-04:00Memorial Day GetawayOh hi friends! I'm slowly getting back to blogging here & there. But first, it's time for a little get away to the lake for Memorial Day weekend to kick off summer.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pYYwa07LdCbzZ_ml0uciUsqefBun_lmXSyxBXR6tBqn0mzcTsrAWIy8J1aoRPOcYuZllbx8EJf93sDzlb-70izuvy-X3Eu9r-LOxVtsKPmtln7ZOVQHwk8ldsMvCzXDxC6uL060dXzQ/s1600/once+wed+jp+wedding+photography.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611212539111443282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pYYwa07LdCbzZ_ml0uciUsqefBun_lmXSyxBXR6tBqn0mzcTsrAWIy8J1aoRPOcYuZllbx8EJf93sDzlb-70izuvy-X3Eu9r-LOxVtsKPmtln7ZOVQHwk8ldsMvCzXDxC6uL060dXzQ/s400/once+wed+jp+wedding+photography.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hoping that you & yours get to enjoy a little r&r this weekend {& a few skinny girl margaritas-have you had one!? delicious!}. Any of you attending a wedding this weekend? I hope it's on a lakeside estate and filled with lovely little details!<br /><br />p.s. I post a little more often on my personal blog, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pYYwa07LdCbzZ_ml0uciUsqefBun_lmXSyxBXR6tBqn0mzcTsrAWIy8J1aoRPOcYuZllbx8EJf93sDzlb-70izuvy-X3Eu9r-LOxVtsKPmtln7ZOVQHwk8ldsMvCzXDxC6uL060dXzQ/s1600/once+wed+jp+wedding+photography.jpg"></a><a href="http://luckyknot.blogspot.com/">lucky knot</a>. Come & say hello!<br />photo via <a href="http://jpweddingphoto.com/" target="_blank">JP Wedding Photography</a> as seen at <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/30651/real-weddings/diy/anna-phil/">Once Wed</a>.jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-71577501143489507522011-05-27T08:52:00.000-04:002011-05-27T08:52:00.499-04:00Pink & Purple FlowersThere's a little part of me that has a strong desire to become a floral designer. There's something about a beautiful freshly put together bouquet that makes me so happy.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367048764452249762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvzZQddEHQLbjTNR3GrFZpY_IDGkCuAL0voIMdq4R8-oNWqrQM0MhKghQ12fj2PtST5m_3VTpwSyv1g-95I9ahOkgg4bqeapn-h9iB8yvEpO4yOGPgJQkzbuwLXPq-RdnGfTmTjBqPYTF/s400/purple-wedding-bouquet+via+eea.jpg" border="0" /></div>I am loving the different textures in this bouquet. I have no idea what the various leaves, berries and flowers are called. All I know is that they comprise a stunning bouquet.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6HCn_Xd8upJafJrjfVO4GbvSFIdKSzTcMg3D-Tke-O7tshxLeRJGD5MFqwXtVjHhGXTURSpwgq43laj3hAL9D22_S7ml-0mRRwzL3DDRUCG9DkGb7U5bi8KE3_5X_Tnc5cltMUZgAWrG/s1600-h/pink-wedding-peonies.eea+our+labor+of+love+via+once+wed"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367048760156252146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6HCn_Xd8upJafJrjfVO4GbvSFIdKSzTcMg3D-Tke-O7tshxLeRJGD5MFqwXtVjHhGXTURSpwgq43laj3hAL9D22_S7ml-0mRRwzL3DDRUCG9DkGb7U5bi8KE3_5X_Tnc5cltMUZgAWrG/s400/pink-wedding-peonies.eea+our+labor+of+love+via+once+wed" border="0" /></a>Wouldn't this make a stunning arrangement for a bridal shower? But, then again, you wouldn't want to upstage the bride-to-be!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdGkr9XLa1GvuNOwXDd42EnWp5FxaM3PPFF4Z2Yr78n9VwV9_8nmdquIMckgVQ2C0h0h2MGuek7vYv4wlWpcb8y-UF6AsssaXqwQ4HWIadauOgewyxD5zZ9fUPjY9_UVgGGFNyTC2Lnos/s1600-h/pink-wedding-bouquet+eea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367048757786314530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdGkr9XLa1GvuNOwXDd42EnWp5FxaM3PPFF4Z2Yr78n9VwV9_8nmdquIMckgVQ2C0h0h2MGuek7vYv4wlWpcb8y-UF6AsssaXqwQ4HWIadauOgewyxD5zZ9fUPjY9_UVgGGFNyTC2Lnos/s400/pink-wedding-bouquet+eea.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>via this post on <a href="http://erineverafter.blogspot.com/2009/08/le-sigh-le-swoon-le-die.html">erin ever after</a> </div></div></div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12435697594154408096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-51055951303878568222011-04-18T16:31:00.004-04:002011-04-18T16:41:44.226-04:00PicturesHi there my little bloggity blog friends! It's come to my attention that many, if not all of the pictures from 2009-2007 that I have posted on this blog are no longer visible. I will be working on this issue in the days and weeks to come and hope to have all of the pretty pictures back for you to see. xoxo. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597026374502782802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IiUoUuzjvrs/Tayh1VK7F1I/AAAAAAAAB1I/9gZAfNkQNRo/s400/025.jpg" border="0" />jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-1656851923124555252010-12-30T09:15:00.000-05:002010-12-30T09:15:00.952-05:00Ring in the New YearAs we're about to ring in the new year {2011, already!?} I thought that I would share some of my favorite ring shots that I've seen during 2010. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554810078476245826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSNnK7FRjFiOGtwaegol_tu5r3gLlGbVLeUQm1afZ7enZCFq5tuvRVyI0M25vaSX0EoBus3sO8qoTtoNxWKJCtxQCy0g3fi_o0KvOdbeftzKVXURkApoQt4S4AJrlJkydCc_ayFks8DY/s400/amelia+lyons.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554810078978590210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TRamVhBHRgI/AAAAAAAABT8/5-Sjv1eiZ0o/s400/BlogJenBrad0001.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554810081608302610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoc6ccgfGvbC_cx9Hi_grEQ0tM4VcPCxunjoKyeUrdrxAB2gHNWk_EbX8H62lMsSdLKA8RAJ5vZbKzUf5hHQGh_6gUPGJk3yvsDiFWL-Jk0i2X5xtenJ1FfEdhh76wdlyDd6PczpNsdgw/s400/cameron+ingalls.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554810079239142226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VFNhvrnatxuRZlnWuealltn6XqUbE-1Li396EUjYF9X-pnAiVxMTRFUHUjz2Tr5rIlucFwLmc7GZ8u6xiAlYEH-rAwaD9NNFZmDrBGVoOdaGaCF62jJGpWpvQ4Z_hVYsDW-OfHNVWvU/s400/kellyoshire+events+via+artsy+bride.jpg" border="0" /> <div><div><div><div><div><div>1. <a href="http://www.amelialyon.net/">amelia lyon</a> 2. <a href="http://www.jasminestarblog.com/">jasmine star</a> 3. <a href="http://blog.cameroningalls.com/">cameron ingalls</a> 4. via <a href="http://www.kellyoshiroevents.com/blog/">kelly oshiro events</a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554810085994066498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhT4SMoFkN6pHppIdMhkRiljzivacRcHueiRdE-TRW-IThM5boJvJlnOl1zwx2sHtEaPMpPTX3yBQQ_Az8UvWMY_C8TA_3nSR_mQMBYhF4sDTJgH_KRT_wNn5zUwC0u-9iyrSlyWDJt0o/s400/krispy+kreme+via+simply+bloom.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554811579139198674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2nebP1pCqB0D-LJzT0FsjL5AWXyzNnKPsSTteoFIoZitw6Zsb2h7sITZkJGRrCDTbqbzPaPtM05lRsGF8ZfkanwzL747ojMT5jZW-v8kuNapO3JG8JbFOhTA6EAPFey3afgT56uKC8E/s400/simply+bloom.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554811574590658930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TRanskm0WXI/AAAAAAAABUs/Aby4bIE3lRY/s400/our%2Blabor%2Bof%2Blove1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554811572686461762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TRansdg0m0I/AAAAAAAABUc/oQoFcibjRQA/s400/nm.jpg" border="0" />5 & 6. <a href="http://simplybloomphotography.com/">simply bloom photography</a> 7. <a href="http://stephaniewilliamsphotography.com/blog/">stephanie williams photography</a> 8. <a href="http://www.ourlaboroflove.com/">our labor of love</a> 9. <a href="http://www.nataliemoserphotography.com/">natalie moser photography</a><br />May 2011 be a fantastic year!jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-55664962828914183812010-12-25T21:09:00.004-05:002010-12-25T21:12:33.400-05:00happy holidays!Here's to hoping that your holidays have been as sweet as mine!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554807494303160178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmy9UNwezSoVvHUw2W15-lej3whVWZ16-MPZrixQYUcLJN_lcFp0fJhXDxr9kOHfzhBUqAUQMWnzouF8p6d3C21A8AmyMuaJK-KRMx8Uv5jnuk1G0TgCOWt2jgu8G_wwzrY0SGPg1brY/s400/tumblr_l9qpkuynJl1qzwhhno1_500bbb.png" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1k5F5cJwjPX6IuYSHNKTtw5xFVDaEzr4dOxgaMYd8FH8-R7YKvnpfQAlWyPXwGGwbgKRct5m6ljhoYJyJNKK91Vr8kGaVgvUi8JE_zlTTR4gadT-6SXSJDbsKc3db6appL3zducvRzag/s1600/tumblr_l9qpm3MjiE1qzwhhno1_500bbb.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554807494337361362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1k5F5cJwjPX6IuYSHNKTtw5xFVDaEzr4dOxgaMYd8FH8-R7YKvnpfQAlWyPXwGGwbgKRct5m6ljhoYJyJNKK91Vr8kGaVgvUi8JE_zlTTR4gadT-6SXSJDbsKc3db6appL3zducvRzag/s400/tumblr_l9qpm3MjiE1qzwhhno1_500bbb.png" border="0" /></a>Congratulations to those of you that are newly engaged! Happy planning!<br /><div>xo</div><div>photo via: <a href="http://bippityboppityboo.tumblr.com/">bippityboppityboo</a></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-6995367729921921542010-11-07T10:45:00.000-05:002010-11-07T10:45:00.447-05:00Love Always GuestbookBack in the day {September 2010}, Sarah over at <a href="http://trulysmitten.blogspot.com/">truly smitten</a> <a href="http://trulysmitten.blogspot.com/2010/09/love-guest-book-poster.html">posted about a guestbook idea</a> she had seen in the fall 2010 issue of <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>. In case you hadn't seen it yet, I thought I would pass along this guest book idea {you can still download the pdf to diy!}.<br /><br />Below is an image of the template which allows for personalization of your names and wedding date. Then, simply print and display at your wedding for guests to sign!<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534392108861651106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh942k8Zi7tHPldH1jYbpwQfMaS_zRDBwq6gd0POSHfZA4-u0qzjQtIf0jo5Ja0WBRoWFeF72MMFMGUsqsS6ctQfY2j8-xQp9JuRIUyU83AKHtP_RzrxuYvDIPRMRGUhlaB2kxDbqvA0TU/s400/msw_fall10_poster_final.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>After your wedding, frame the signed "love always" poster and display it for years and years to come as a little memento from your special day. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO092ddiZLyDZbeq3VASDYGfOVoXq-_qHh0QbJVCEkD7HTQZie8LplsG9X6xXecto2nb2Gu5UUO9Mj4r9Cw_dvJ7joFi40BOBmWQeh0PO6FnQwZ91pZ5E0l5JVzoQ3nY9FYYGlqxapoY/s1600/mwd105786_fall10_lovewall3_l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534392112157412386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO092ddiZLyDZbeq3VASDYGfOVoXq-_qHh0QbJVCEkD7HTQZie8LplsG9X6xXecto2nb2Gu5UUO9Mj4r9Cw_dvJ7joFi40BOBmWQeh0PO6FnQwZ91pZ5E0l5JVzoQ3nY9FYYGlqxapoY/s400/mwd105786_fall10_lovewall3_l.jpg" border="0" /></a>What are you having your guests sign on your wedding day?! </p><p>Photos via <a href="http://marthastewartweddings.com/">Martha Stewart Weddings</a> via <a href="http://trulysmitten.blogspot.com/2010/09/love-guest-book-poster.html">truly smitten</a>. </p>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-10442149289101156972010-11-02T07:05:00.000-04:002010-11-02T07:05:00.300-04:00Plaid and PeacockWeddings featuring even a hint of plaid are few and far between. This wedding has sprinkles of plaid {and peacock} throughout. Imagine my delight! Shall we start with the fabulous bow tie worn by the groom?!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488707061278572050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TCvN_eev_hI/AAAAAAAABAI/o7GLQpuvnqY/s400/Jagger+bowtie.jpg" border="0" />Wait, it gets better. The groomsmen wore plaid ties, complementing the groom's bow tie. I love. The suspenders are icing on the cake.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5X6S3UPshh6jtQ5NY6IH9YqH76UQKPshB8YSWpdM3JeAmVxTTm61sSwYuG2BdmWjrImwksGwv0dpWMHQT95hdeOTUAT0UEQROaxuFsOoaEqVU8qX7-FQLplhbEVaZCQIvF9gaDG_atg/s1600/jagger+gm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488707062560422610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5X6S3UPshh6jtQ5NY6IH9YqH76UQKPshB8YSWpdM3JeAmVxTTm61sSwYuG2BdmWjrImwksGwv0dpWMHQT95hdeOTUAT0UEQROaxuFsOoaEqVU8qX7-FQLplhbEVaZCQIvF9gaDG_atg/s400/jagger+gm.jpg" border="0" /></a>Naturally, the bride was not to be outdone. Leaving the plaid to the men, she accented with peacock feathers in her hair & in the bouquet! Never mind the stunning neckline of her dress!<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cd7_k9LDSGC5Ij8PB74genWPXFVEHTUchTVYmU8Bah923Bm-4KyCkpf9YXTMduES75GufO8ztqRrh_AxUybJbWERJWxjAVGqpGeMxIajEkD-hqvZNDdTqvFgr0kwrkNaDYNDyZWIsLg/s1600/Jagger+bouquet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488707049983677714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cd7_k9LDSGC5Ij8PB74genWPXFVEHTUchTVYmU8Bah923Bm-4KyCkpf9YXTMduES75GufO8ztqRrh_AxUybJbWERJWxjAVGqpGeMxIajEkD-hqvZNDdTqvFgr0kwrkNaDYNDyZWIsLg/s400/Jagger+bouquet.jpg" border="0" /></a>Likewise, not to be outdone by the groomsmen, the bridesmaids wore the sweetest dresses I've seen in quite a while. Each bridesmaid carried those cute little clutch purses instead of flowers and I don't mind that one bit!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_x0Ifgs3xGs9kQTDytvTJpkr9dCq9XrgX4mkU3809yiXqRV4hXGaYiyZXv3n0kIpxcgXY1s2muo_tWbmvs_OoBn3e5ayE_jY2iLx3wDJeCUyyJjLcR_oNqucdHsVi1h4QEjm5vFMSDRI/s1600/jagger+bm+via+tbc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488707043064066978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_x0Ifgs3xGs9kQTDytvTJpkr9dCq9XrgX4mkU3809yiXqRV4hXGaYiyZXv3n0kIpxcgXY1s2muo_tWbmvs_OoBn3e5ayE_jY2iLx3wDJeCUyyJjLcR_oNqucdHsVi1h4QEjm5vFMSDRI/s400/jagger+bm+via+tbc.jpg" border="0" /></a>See more of the details from this wedding by <a href="http://www.jaggerphotographyblog.com/">Jagger Photography</a> right <a href="http://www.jaggerphotographyblog.com/sweet-home-alabama-natalie-darrin-birmingham-al/">here</a>. <br />Looking for more goodness from <a href="http://www.jaggerphotographyblog.com/">Jagger Photography</a>? Here's another one of my <a href="http://www.jaggerphotographyblog.com/rachel-brent-santa-fe-spring-ca/">favorites!</a> </div></div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-31609223416330144222010-10-31T22:05:00.006-04:002010-10-31T22:20:31.978-04:00Love & CandyFive years ago, on halloween, Chris & I became "exclusive." Three years ago, on halloween, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2007/11/trick-or-treat.html">Chris proposed</a> & the wedding planning frenzy kicked into high gear. I was and still am the luckiest girl. Hence, my new{ish} little personal blog, <a href="http://luckyknot.blogspot.com/">lucky knot</a>. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534398325433165602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1hgD9NB8lZtfetoo4dkzh1FVxfdbv_WHIgZ2iY29ojI8bJSEpHEqcdOd39qbnJTv-9BBaWcKWiWV3KK1j4eODleShI7FW8lj8s5jDKBA-ozD4brvjVGOmQfKCbbLsJg0SRk6Pd6fHCM/s400/halloween+pumpkin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>To all of you that have been following along since my post on engagement post the day after halloween three years ago & to those of you that have just joined in, thanks for reading! I hope that your halloweens are filled with as much love & candy as mine have been!</p><p>xo, jessica lynn<br />photo via <a href="http://www.kissthegroom.com/2009/10/halloween-happiness">elizabeth messina</a>. </p>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-51360227733594676892010-10-10T10:39:00.001-04:002010-10-10T10:39:00.345-04:00Texturized Bouquets in Plum and Pink<a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">Janie Medley</a> never ceases to amaze me with the bouquets she creates. I was a bride with a monochromatic white bouquet. While I still love it, there will always be a part of me that wishes I would have interjected a little color into my bridal bouquet.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfg9QdWy3TlJZbued-Uk_0p1KcIQ7v1xEEihXhgLR0CDR2AyBI0Jct3viFW7sK86v4ye9FXpMV4C16kEABVS3p9WQ_c2VQOxYbbTMgUFkL5iCGewDCxyd-XBdMaNxMPMSzUAj6NxVWeY/s1600/janie211.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497844342981973058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfg9QdWy3TlJZbued-Uk_0p1KcIQ7v1xEEihXhgLR0CDR2AyBI0Jct3viFW7sK86v4ye9FXpMV4C16kEABVS3p9WQ_c2VQOxYbbTMgUFkL5iCGewDCxyd-XBdMaNxMPMSzUAj6NxVWeY/s400/janie211.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our wedding colors were raspberry and plum. I certainly think that this little beauty would have been a lovely substitute for my white bouquet of dahlias and mums. The textures in this bouquet are unbelievable....something that can only be achieved with the perfect mixture of more than 5 different flowers and bits of greenery here and there.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1HTXXUtS6jLUJipHZxyhUr75pTZ2x8hh1_CcqG_-lK5yzqj54njekjzFxYwU51rMQRUfXBZeOB-KkbUrHZ5jOiI92vTXxxNpfUlMda5qpLFldyXyz8cUK_pTfcOKT3cJVLjD03Vr0xg/s1600/janie141.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497844336655850322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1HTXXUtS6jLUJipHZxyhUr75pTZ2x8hh1_CcqG_-lK5yzqj54njekjzFxYwU51rMQRUfXBZeOB-KkbUrHZ5jOiI92vTXxxNpfUlMda5qpLFldyXyz8cUK_pTfcOKT3cJVLjD03Vr0xg/s400/janie141.jpg" border="0" /></a>I do believe that those tall white beauties are milkworts. I would now consider them a must in each and every spring/summer bridal bouquet.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0dpF2n4_NWJqLPZc3GkjCXM71gtNa3i277lrA0O4eisiwixeo8yyXDbnNbCMklmbvcV4q-guQCagjNyXwox6YBJBXZFtw0ePpGapQFtvJRo3Kb37qkTL7DnKPLVFspHXy-6FlNVmuaQ/s1600/janie52.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497844325765808866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0dpF2n4_NWJqLPZc3GkjCXM71gtNa3i277lrA0O4eisiwixeo8yyXDbnNbCMklmbvcV4q-guQCagjNyXwox6YBJBXZFtw0ePpGapQFtvJRo3Kb37qkTL7DnKPLVFspHXy-6FlNVmuaQ/s400/janie52.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you prefer adding more pink than purple to your day, Janie has created an equally beautiful pink bouquet.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497844525417717474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJKUKMGrwoKhXv-0XKjE92Mvxh7LEV4bhU4GAwTzUW4RSVPEnuPoOIiGuatcFYx3ULSWDP9rDfK1SRm_9ml82ICzb4ZwhWDCg7NK6R29ozWRhVp8NFlsgPCG87WofCLMdF8NLJaT4KuM/s400/janie_08.jpg" border="0" />It may just be my favorite pink bouquet of all time. Must be the abundance of texture and the inclusion of milkworts that put it over the top!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW4PF4HHS_tBgwQXENZRbXNkbC5OqHGFfx00LSKz1D7laUAZTrWPU2qnrwSggGx3UeZLkr2WWeoKNnxfe8bqDFsUfOqZ6UNuovDqXJSiKip9MR8IdvUThxRkc8EyS_oKsZPuTe3pGNrs/s1600/janie8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497844317765888194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW4PF4HHS_tBgwQXENZRbXNkbC5OqHGFfx00LSKz1D7laUAZTrWPU2qnrwSggGx3UeZLkr2WWeoKNnxfe8bqDFsUfOqZ6UNuovDqXJSiKip9MR8IdvUThxRkc8EyS_oKsZPuTe3pGNrs/s400/janie8.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>You can check out <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=916&letterfromthe-editor--its-my-b-day">this post at the bride's cafe</a> for more stunning pictures of each bouquet {photographed by <a href="http://www.jodimillerphotography.com/">Jodi Miller Photography</a>}. </div></div></div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-8773313064297259362010-10-05T09:00:00.000-04:002010-10-05T09:00:02.756-04:00Escort Card CoastersI share a lot of my favorite paper goods over at my other blog, <a href="http://pennedandpretty.blogspot.com/">Penned & Pretty</a>, but I just had to stop by and share this one with you.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TF8j1WPWpfI/AAAAAAAABHo/JEuF43uSvBk/s1600/coaster2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503156669080053234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TF8j1WPWpfI/AAAAAAAABHo/JEuF43uSvBk/s400/coaster2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-ben-escort-cards.html">maemae paperie</a> has some of the most awe inspiring invitations that I have ever seen. So it was no shocker that I loved these coasters that she had a hand in making.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3GqsSR4xCHvt1SJeMhL0MRPjEKh2I4R1ltHLuvY3dAUwEtdc0EQMfvdvUUFO0RViOmbZfwvGrpOYc2rZJ2ENlhg5bPCFRNPWEzSMiRiGUMkMNiE172w2QONktOEXQ52Z6k0pmpkOXcQ/s1600/coaster1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503156659503500066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3GqsSR4xCHvt1SJeMhL0MRPjEKh2I4R1ltHLuvY3dAUwEtdc0EQMfvdvUUFO0RViOmbZfwvGrpOYc2rZJ2ENlhg5bPCFRNPWEzSMiRiGUMkMNiE172w2QONktOEXQ52Z6k0pmpkOXcQ/s400/coaster1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZnIXvgsTeYiXVJ20adbZxjt3RjrvWMYeGJo25LG-GMuqCV92ZcCRmPcDFkvseKOAKu34NNLKcleXrIuMZzryVl32ofSagryYCW7pcl-iLOXf3GEnloHdZ8USNqgVtVx_isRzCuVwwwQ/s1600/coaster.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503156658683773618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZnIXvgsTeYiXVJ20adbZxjt3RjrvWMYeGJo25LG-GMuqCV92ZcCRmPcDFkvseKOAKu34NNLKcleXrIuMZzryVl32ofSagryYCW7pcl-iLOXf3GEnloHdZ8USNqgVtVx_isRzCuVwwwQ/s400/coaster.jpg" border="0" /></a>For all of the details, check out <a href="http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-ben-escort-cards.html">this</a> post. For now, here's a quick run-down. These coasters were used for the escort cards at <a href="http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/2009/12/jan-ben-accordion.html">Jan + Ben's wedding</a>. <a href="http://betsydunlap.googlepages.com/bdunlap">Betsy</a> {love, love, love}did the calligraphy, The coasters were hole-punched and tied with either a peacock feather, a bleached peacock feather, or a jewel {each indicated the meal choice of the guest}. </div><div> </div><div></div><div>If I were a guest at this wedding, these coasters would immediately have gone into my purse in order to fully enjoy them for days/months to come in my home! Congrats on a beautiful product <a href="http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-ben-escort-cards.html">maemae</a> & <a href="http://betsydunlap.googlepages.com/bdunlap">Betsy</a>!</div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-50072940915786782212010-09-27T09:58:00.005-04:002010-09-27T11:11:19.369-04:00Our Second Wedding AnniversaryTwo {?!?!} years ago today Chris & I <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/">tied the knot</a> in front of our family and friends.<br />Our day of timeline notes that Chris & I had our first look at 10:45am. So, exactly two years ago at this moment I was fluttering around my bridal suite, adorned by my Mom & bridesmaids, getting in my dress, finishing my make-up & sneaking in sips of champagne. I was so nervous yet giddy with excitement. The rest of the day, was beautiful & everything I had hoped it would be. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521611034935519810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TKCz-0U1akI/AAAAAAAABMo/eHDyFpM4Sq0/s400/alter.jpg" border="0" />Looking back, were there things that we would change? Perhaps maybe the flowers, color scheme & a few details {like hiring a videographer & having Chris' older brothers in the wedding party} here and there, but nothing too dramatic. There are things that I know that I wouldn't change. Like the man I married, which is always a good thing. I love you Chris.<br /><br />Thank you, little bloggity blog friends, for reading along...even when posts are few & far between. I suppose now would quite the perfect time to let you in on a little secret. I started a personal blog a few months ago. I would love for you to follow along with me there as well. Stop by <a href="http://luckyknot.blogspot.com/">tied the knot & lucky in love: lucky knot</a>.<br /><br /><p>If you're new to this little blog, check out the following links for how we <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/">tied the knot</a>: <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/09/tying-knot-we-did-it.html">we did it</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/10/tying-knot-preview.html">a preview</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/10/tying-knot-our-honeymoon.html">our honeymoon</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/10/tying-knot-our-candy-bar.html">our candy bar</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/10/tying-knot-lifesaver.html">lifesaver</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-getting-ready.html">getting ready</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-our-first-look.html">our first look</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-bride-and-groom.html">the bride and groom</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-bouquets-and-boutonnieres.html">bouquets and boutonnieres</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-shoes.html">the shoes</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-bridesmaids.html">the bridesmaids</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-groomsmen.html">the groomsmen</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-bridal-party.html">the bridal party</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-sock-shot.html">the sock shot</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-favorites.html">favorites</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-ceremony.html">the ceremony</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-bubbles-and-get-away.html">the bubbles and the get away</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-rawry.html">rawry</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-toasts-and-dancing.html">toasts and dancing</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-cake.html">the cake</a>, <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2008/11/tying-knot-reception-details.html">reception details</a><br />all pictures by: <a href="http://nicolegreenphoto.blogspot.com/">nicole green</a>. please link back to <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/">tying the knot</a> when posting any pictures. </p>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-58118863696468533062010-08-21T19:55:00.000-04:002010-08-21T19:55:00.248-04:00One of the things I love most about being home on the weekends is that it provides the opportunity to rationalize picking up a beautiful bouquet of flowers since I'll be able to enjoy everyday for a week or two.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/Sr_7svq2CGI/AAAAAAAAAKU/TWxO_1S0ksk/s1600-h/tbc+open+air+photog+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386300425487386722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/Sr_7svq2CGI/AAAAAAAAAKU/TWxO_1S0ksk/s400/tbc+open+air+photog+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isn't this bouquet just such a delight? I am loving the yellows, pinks and oranges that are just pouring out of the petals.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUUu3TorrZnRe7_vNVEkPDDG-VZVChuBu2xvQ_RhhzUntpMKtIHeKnXecwdbmKTVyucMt_iZ4MB-s9P0KcfEkhujNHJEQ0kM0XP7AznAT_HPTkGXwTcGOty5X3jitCndOskD40ZmMwHA/s1600-h/tbc+open+air+photog+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386300409255436514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUUu3TorrZnRe7_vNVEkPDDG-VZVChuBu2xvQ_RhhzUntpMKtIHeKnXecwdbmKTVyucMt_iZ4MB-s9P0KcfEkhujNHJEQ0kM0XP7AznAT_HPTkGXwTcGOty5X3jitCndOskD40ZmMwHA/s400/tbc+open+air+photog+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> These flowers are the work of <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">jm flora</a> with photography by <a href="http://www.youropenair.com/">open air photography</a>. You can see the whole post, with more pictures, <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=242&may-flowers">here</a>. Here's to hoping that you have a bouquet at home to enjoy that is just as beautiful! </div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-42936978823377371742010-08-14T09:36:00.000-04:002010-08-21T17:11:22.243-04:00Nautical Inspiration from Inspired By ThisHi my little bloggity blog friends! Just stopping in to check on you! I have missed you so and have a long list of posts stacking up and no time to actually write them, which makes me sad.<br />To hold you over until I can get back to blogging...<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiNZugh2DSpVuwLuMWTFkIomD8MkxkouQuimDl-5CENauBqUzeX1lnvGttHeamhaqakPBoF6gtwgYWI37cGxY6a3jso3ipjA6gT7L87oHwmEnqVBoC-RvFg397EhC2arxO1s2OLEHbkM/s1600/nautical+ool.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495796632384403746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiNZugh2DSpVuwLuMWTFkIomD8MkxkouQuimDl-5CENauBqUzeX1lnvGttHeamhaqakPBoF6gtwgYWI37cGxY6a3jso3ipjA6gT7L87oHwmEnqVBoC-RvFg397EhC2arxO1s2OLEHbkM/s400/nautical+ool.jpg" border="0" /></a>If you're looking for any sort of nautical inspiration to plan your wedding, look no further than <a href="http://www.inspiredbythis.com/2010/07/inspired-by-nautical-summer-weddings/">this</a> post by Leila of <a href="http://www.inspiredbythis.com/">inspired by this</a> where she shares images from some of her favorite <a href="http://www.inspiredbythis.com/2010/07/inspired-by-nautical-summer-weddings/">inspiring nautical summer weddings</a>. Just click on one of the links/pictures on her post and you'll find some incredible nautical weddings!</p><p>Photo above by the ever fabulous <a href="http://www.ourlaboroflove.com/#weddings-f4818" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="543">Our Labor of Love</a>. Be still my nautical loving heart...</p>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-15252369951088816082010-08-02T09:07:00.000-04:002010-08-02T09:07:00.214-04:00A Bird With a French FryHave you seen <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/7314">this post</a> on <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/7314">100 layer cake</a>? To be honest, every single detail is phenomenal. But I would like to highlight just two of them in this post.<br /><br />There was this adorable little framed print that caught my eye. "Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry." How fitting is that sentiment on your wedding day!?! I am in love with this print and cannot even begin to fathom all of the places that it could pop up at one's wedding reception.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495791854055266578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMIiRGVum7M9hg6Tme67-HByB3flNQm9YNMD6AUb9-yy6iWg1vxcCOfjanU2jksRz3mpCN1o6mynpyJQMvGvyeSMTtsaObiPuYMH2IRbXwfFl92p3jVmz2umL_L1Dtkebi9Lx2UIQnAs/s400/100+lc+bird.jpg" border="0" />The flowers. Oh my goodness the flowers at this wedding were unreal. Every single flower was vibrant and perfectly arranged to be breathtaking. At the reception, some floral arrangements were placed under these little glass terrariums which just about took my breath away. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495793337351512178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5a_vBPlfRNYNHK8EeO5oUJ1W_EGRc4GPX9JveMhEXJjdyTv6rsrTqKeveLjFA0cOYV1y8KYVr-Y-x8NNqrEDioieb56Hqyy0sOhO1syyHQCIXwl-kkBWNKUhXFYL1j8dffWsNH6hKb4/s400/100lc+bird+cp.jpg" border="0" />The "french fry" print can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dazeychic">here at the etsy shop of dazeychic</a>. Hop on over to <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/7314">this post</a> on <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/7314">100 layer cake</a> to see all of the pictures from this gorgeous wedding.<br /><br />Vendors: Venue: <a href="http://www.piedmontroom.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="392">Park Tavern Garden Tent</a> Photography: <a href="http://www.wscottchester.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="393">W. Scott Chester</a> Flowers & Decor: <a href="http://www.amyosaba.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="394">Amy Osaba</a> Hair & Makeup: <a href="http://raneyokeefe.com/home.html" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="395">Raney O’keefe</a> DJ: <a href="http://www.beatsandbells.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="396">Beats and Bells</a> Photo Booth: <a href="http://www.majesticphotobooths.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="397">Majestic Photobooths</a> Cupcakes: <a href="http://www.camicakes.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="398">Cami Cakes</a> Doughnuts: <a href="http://sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="399">Sublime Doughnuts</a> Bride’s Dress: <a href="http://www.weddingangels.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="400">Casablanca</a> Bridesmaids Dresses: Arden B Officiant: <a href="http://www.andnowforthevows.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="401">Tyler Thigpen</a> Maid of Honor Dress: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sohomode" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="402">sohomode</a> Cupcake Toppers: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/goosegrease" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="403">Goose Grease</a> Hair Piece: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whichgoose" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="404">Which Goose</a> Ties: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tuxandtulle" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="405">Tux & Tulle</a> Poms: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PomLove" target="_blank" closure_uid_fyn4bj="406">Pom Love</a>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-6524192767846719132010-07-29T09:49:00.000-04:002010-07-29T09:49:00.773-04:00Carnival Swing RideI'd skip my cocktail hour at the reception to hop on a little swing ride with my newly minted husband. Especially if my photographer captured this photo as a souvenir. What a symbolic reminder of the feeling you had on your wedding day of floating in the clouds. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495800769512342978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TEUBro8aBcI/AAAAAAAABDI/QdGzK2bxfV8/s400/shea-roggio-photography.jpg" border="0" />Photo by <a href="http://www.roggioweddings.com/" target="_blank" closure_uid_p6owvs="364">Shea Roggio Photography</a> as seen on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/31152/wedding-blog/new-sponsor/shea-roggio-photography/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnceWed+%28Once+Wed%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">this post</a> at <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">once wed</a>.jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-51528154109206377242010-07-27T07:15:00.000-04:002010-07-27T07:15:00.558-04:00My Favorite Inspiration BoardIf I had to pick a favorite inspiration board that the lovely Kathryn at <a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/">snippet and ink</a> has whipped up, it would have to be <a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/09/board-430-bottle-glass-black.html">this one</a> "Bottle Glass & Black."<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCvOBAxXjrQNjWDS9uik2yuVHqcdRvTbJb_E2VwZAU66-_GZN5RMnURUC-E7zMCa8dWLyeXMFn2IBifNhZQ4F8kiMCYGlbfq3fPb6xaubc2kXsarhVMTd9rIUzpTKvBkbezoid9iCdWA/s1600-h/art-deco-green-emerald-mint-black-white-wedding-inspiration-board.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386290004813340914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCvOBAxXjrQNjWDS9uik2yuVHqcdRvTbJb_E2VwZAU66-_GZN5RMnURUC-E7zMCa8dWLyeXMFn2IBifNhZQ4F8kiMCYGlbfq3fPb6xaubc2kXsarhVMTd9rIUzpTKvBkbezoid9iCdWA/s400/art-deco-green-emerald-mint-black-white-wedding-inspiration-board.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>I love that bottle glass color. It would be the perfect accent color to a traditional black and white wedding color scheme. It may be hard to find bridesmaids dresses, ribbon, linens, etc in the exact bottle glass color, but I assume it would be worth the work needed to bring everything together under this fabulous color combo. </p><p>You can see the board and Kathryn's words about it right <a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/09/board-430-bottle-glass-black.html">here</a>. </p>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-88889612576224731702010-07-21T08:04:00.000-04:002010-07-21T08:04:00.054-04:00Pretty Plum Wedding BouquetsTake it from me {a bride that could not find flowers in juuusst the perfect hue}, plum {and/or raspberry, for that matter} flowers are hard to come by. Luckily, with blogging little florists like <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">JM Flora</a> and other blogs featuring more real weddings, it's getting easier and easier to find legitimate floral inspiration for your big day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbvAzQmMFKNA7n25PwF3d9jNHWi4PafPksvgf3a7JjnOlqeeJoJ_i_ILGjV381HbG3oczpQZm5SjFonElvo3OfC6ScEksh0_of8-9AtloeA1lYOrhAiew-DiIUmOWNrrYLJobBJJkp1M/s1600/jm+flora+plum+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495811319492425090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbvAzQmMFKNA7n25PwF3d9jNHWi4PafPksvgf3a7JjnOlqeeJoJ_i_ILGjV381HbG3oczpQZm5SjFonElvo3OfC6ScEksh0_of8-9AtloeA1lYOrhAiew-DiIUmOWNrrYLJobBJJkp1M/s400/jm+flora+plum+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> If only I had pictures of this bouquet to show my florist. It would have made things so easier. Did I ever tell you that I cried when I saw my sample bridesmaid bouquet? Instead of plum and raspberry it was more violet, orange and bright pink. You would have cried too.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TEULRt-oN6I/AAAAAAAABDY/haXHBHi78fk/s1600/jm+flora+plum+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495811319303518114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/TEULRt-oN6I/AAAAAAAABDY/haXHBHi78fk/s400/jm+flora+plum+1.jpg" border="0" /></a>I wanted to share the picture below because its the same bouquet as the one above, but it looks totally different propped up against this gold chair. It just goes to show that you can change the look of a bouquet entirely depending on the table linen/bridesmaid dress/etc that it's <div>accenting. So with the same flowers, you can have one look for the ceremony and another for the reception all while keeping the entire day cohesive. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHzoZXDfiIWdqg3PBlmkQLiCPb6PupIiADlaxedfSpy_fHACU0mlKnkPE8B5jH-DtpsuD_v-1m2qe4BV1bf5nzQM_fBUkoNiyzTJglw65_oo2x0B4MbCWyD3ZMkRqJPTI7UW2lYudb5U/s1600/jm+flora+plum.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495811310238116002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHzoZXDfiIWdqg3PBlmkQLiCPb6PupIiADlaxedfSpy_fHACU0mlKnkPE8B5jH-DtpsuD_v-1m2qe4BV1bf5nzQM_fBUkoNiyzTJglw65_oo2x0B4MbCWyD3ZMkRqJPTI7UW2lYudb5U/s400/jm+flora+plum.jpg" border="0" /></a>Looking for more plum flower ideas? UBB posted a great little feature on plum flowers that you can find <a href="http://www.utahbrideblog.com/?p=6998">right here</a>. Or you could browse through all of my favorite bouquets and flower ideas I've posted <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/search/label/ideas%3A%20flowers">right here</a>.<br /><br />Pictures above courtesy of <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">JM Flora</a> and photos by Katie of <a href="http://www.youropenair.com/" target="_blank">Open Air Photography</a> . See the full post with even more gorgeous bouquets <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=496&bouquet-style-with-jm-flora-design">here</a>. </div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-17430309017976489282010-07-01T06:44:00.000-04:002010-07-01T06:44:00.472-04:00e-plan my weddingThe lovely April of <a href="http://aprilfosterevents.com/blog">April Foster Events</a> has recently launched a new wedding resource for busy, tech-savvy, budget-conscious couples who desire help from a professional wedding planner and love the convenience of the internet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9xx57JbhiwuL9bCrUh6ESITlxC_WR4o42yB481BIkwiX3ormq2_wvlLTD6-13uHRL0dIACwjmulpFj-sm8EvT4I9NqTJTbxc1muyG5_a7zDv6OEXSwsc_sRAVgghURWxNnIhLFZNb5U/s1600/eplanmywedding.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488705514459592450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9xx57JbhiwuL9bCrUh6ESITlxC_WR4o42yB481BIkwiX3ormq2_wvlLTD6-13uHRL0dIACwjmulpFj-sm8EvT4I9NqTJTbxc1muyG5_a7zDv6OEXSwsc_sRAVgghURWxNnIhLFZNb5U/s400/eplanmywedding.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here's what you need to know about <a href="http://eplanmywedding.com/blog/">eplan my wedding</a>:<br />"The average wedding can take between 100-200 hours to plan. Our goal is to save a majority of time for you by completing those <a href="http://eplanmywedding.com/blog/investment">time consuming tasks</a>. All the information/ideas/inspiration we collect and organize on your behalf is sent to you via your wedding eBinder where you can view the information and reply on YOUR schedule. With all that extra time, you can choose to either spend your hours crafting DIY details for your wedding or at work to keep your boss happy."<br /><br />Just some of the services provided by your eplanner at <a href="http://eplanmywedding.com/blog/">eplan my wedding</a> are timeline management, budget creation, rehearsal dinner location suggestions and out-of-town guest coordination {hotel rooms & transportation}. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>For more information email: info {at} eplanmywedding {dot} com</div><div>p.s. my little <a href="http://pennedandpretty.blogspot.com/">calligraphy blog</a> is a sponsor of eplan my wedding. </div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-88579304449780183902010-06-22T07:46:00.002-04:002010-06-22T07:46:00.129-04:00Nautical Engagement PicturesI recently saw this incredibly gorgeous and completely nautical engagement session over at <a href="http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/">grey likes weddings</a> {<a href="http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/julie-and-mike-a-nautical-engagement/">right here</a> } and just had to share. After all, the nautical-ness that you are about to see is what <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/">tying the knot</a> is all about. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485053420243182098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaLTgRNBIsc1OjWeL7CdY4St3OlOgbobEDba-wfuFbQYV0TrCKW0gSdhbmzZYqNj0eua4sjUFyEunVUB0-3XvxCc8nISG5ybjNIUvNmxSvdPcHmmqaqNxSk5AxgGNXOcAdKXS09S6kAE/s400/nautical+yuriy1.jpg" border="0" />Sailboats, a wooden dock, buoys, sailing rope and blue skies. You just cannot go wrong.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485202740551404978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamjOO0NOQZWjIvpbUTtApEd5R2nw-bxEY2GFN_dB2vYQ1HRi8Hin3guaCeFVy3poBNwvYTc4JbmG3M1d152KGE_m0qsq8WKuhkk-LeiyZVkreuRESRzzBoU4iyu6X1RaHUgUo8zU_ilE/s400/nautical+yuriy6.jpg" border="0" />I am loving the use of oars! The middle shot is just adorable. The couple could display a few of these pictures at their reception and have guests sign an oar instead of the traditional guest book!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485054991087203554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcgL4n8MWaU1zwQWvisSdexPeaNLASKhFl8kLxEFfpkK8gn2E35idDG7qm7t3Hb0-m5C__yjeQaYQ1DIxtuP-V-ym-uHY_eokuKKtRzxKyESIVljlPpwuqrVELRgvzPKyUcJ8W0Zc9hE/s400/nautical+yuriy8.jpg" border="0" />Usually it's the bride-to-be's shoes that are featured in the famed "shoe shot." However, these <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/category?catId=cat90046DM">Sperry Top-Siders</a> totally stole the show {and the shot}!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485053478610965042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOmAQuxeWa4gXAgkmq283fCTD-SCdhsag_vJamra916WrXkicE2LXp_1g2MgoB0kPZukK3GuAwk6fkr5UJrdvZrnCxhC6NuHTO0Pna_CxO8dvSFOgLtNCgPrirbdQ6AosFVm3Y8UxRDQ/s400/nautical+yuriy4.jpg" border="0" />This straight up nautical session is courtesy of <a href="http://yuriymanchik.com/blog/">yuriy manchik</a>, a Seattle-based photographer. The entire engagement session can be seen <a href="http://yuriymanchik.com/blog/?p=1999">right here</a>.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485053466381316978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikE1zzGshLQJkapoEKwgGUyBodybhAvXgtkJEH7G0b6jkSLaRDy42LC_aKiFsJxkzEzzfPSdZNqgpCcV6X91p6w1Y3ZAlQIJanZCbtSDLaYOD35QMq50HADtfFcPy0OHN7f-oHM-Cl610/s400/nautical+yuriy3.jpg" border="0" />As much as I loved the <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2009/02/engagement-photos-lake-edition.html">nautical-ish engagement photos of ours</a> seeing these makes me wish that we would have taken it one step further and gone all out with a full-blown nautical engagement session!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485053448812405026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf-9QkoU7bSBtM_xtPDVpTtSpSt2CO52HWMqc8gDfJOH3qe0gr3Aujr5iA3Mu0nlP3HkQfPVmNb9tyJmXU9wROa5lf-7gTQiGeZBwC2BDmUa96LW0Xpv-AG3WroWVRyZaWvvVP9iICAM/s400/nautical+yuriy2.jpg" border="0" />p.s. A little shout-out to Summer of <a href="http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/">grey likes weddings</a>. She always features the best weddings. Reading her blog is a little slice of sunshine everyday.jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-3978544881539391182010-06-16T09:21:00.001-04:002010-06-16T09:21:00.387-04:00Plum Bridesmaids Dresses {with pockets!}I would have given my left arm to have seen these bridesmaids dresses before our wedding. I would have swiftly zipped each one of my bridesmaids into one of them. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181209454117826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtIMWlVaqNrnJtgMWDELQikSc9WNIFKVWUMpP-RovtxalBlD6i3qey1diGF_BzrzeFsLMMYucDjDhRyq81exanQWGSpIOTnwlxENrUz2Kg36f7_TVnsklSNUnDeYgXfChzma4HQcMEOQ/s400/plum+bm+dresses+strickland+2.jpg" border="0" />I love the flattering shape of the dress as well as the neckline options. Not to mention the stunning color!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181208246858722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_0C3bqCpzEPcSrRqE1-vUxYy_uW-lpk78DmRU97E7gu9a5SqGG-BBzwp6VoWPwrpQ868QmMBOOOJ2d-q0cMMjQAfq9bsmC-6cH0Bnd-GsPVlmqSyBVfE27uqyMaiMkT5G2JGCTE9Gl4/s400/plum+bm+dresses+strickland+1.jpg" border="0" />And did I mention/did you see...the dress has pockets!!! My best friends wedding was last weekend. Our bridesmaids dresses {cobalt blue & seen <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?search=ms215&sfid=50631">here</a>} had pockets and I couldn't keep my hands out of them. Not to mention they come in handy to hold lip gloss and kleenex.<br /><div><div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483176760619668002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuDGdLFZtEjNqw6xFAejNTNqee4lNxg7D61yv4EkpPY24BAJXVQjMRdhzG8KhyphenhyphenLflwbflWAQq7cmQkF3ATkGnOYPRqO0iJVqtKyWcExkA3aKSsDsPFbopC5PUxRfIU4Ux-O1urDaku-M/s400/plum+bm+dresses+strickland.jpg" border="0" />All pictures courtesy of <a href="http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog">jessica strickland</a> from the wedding of <a href="http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/kristimatt/">kristi and matt</a></div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-19136771964200044982010-05-25T08:52:00.000-04:002010-05-25T08:52:00.569-04:00Engagement Pictures at the SpeedwayIndianapolis is gearing up for the Indianapolis 500 and I couldn't resist sharing a couple pictures from <a href="http://www.nicolegreenblog.com/?p=534">this engagement session</a> shot by <a href="http://www.nicolegreenblog.com/">Nicole Green</a> at the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/S-bbJ8gHGII/AAAAAAAAA2I/CdGm2dyvBVA/s1600/ng+track.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469299761394161794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/S-bbJ8gHGII/AAAAAAAAA2I/CdGm2dyvBVA/s400/ng+track.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/S-bbJoMXRkI/AAAAAAAAA2A/-2gmifreGKk/s1600/ng+track+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469299755942626882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/S-bbJoMXRkI/AAAAAAAAA2A/-2gmifreGKk/s400/ng+track+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469299747527016226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JE58K_E42GI/S-bbJI17PyI/AAAAAAAAA1w/5fsOqDQXYas/s400/ng+track+1.jpg" border="0" />All of these shots were taken on the historic bricks that are still exposed on the track. You all know that I love the "shoe shot" that also provides a close up of the bricks! Thanks so much, <a href="http://www.nicolegreenblog.com/">Nicole</a>, for sharing <a href="http://www.nicolegreenblog.com/?p=534">these pictures</a>!</div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-22672073389385101902010-05-18T08:53:00.001-04:002010-05-18T08:53:00.080-04:00Nautical-ish BouquetsThis past weekend I threw a nautical themed bachelorette party in Chicago for my friend Debbie. I'm still recuperating from planning and throwing the party and I'm absolutely still in the nautical themed mode, so I thought that I would share these adorable nautical-ish bouquets.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizppSfNUW9bLROQSas5eb_fgu2IQ8eNlIkLk922xwZ6gbaDeuwOvv9nQJlzrPhZyfV75zxinpr2T6JFr5OXbC1Jwo6m40WGGIib5KuVEAnVz1cu0I_FQiDknYxK3gf0tgY4jlNadzRKRU/s1600/jm+floral+nautical+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469469463516085890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizppSfNUW9bLROQSas5eb_fgu2IQ8eNlIkLk922xwZ6gbaDeuwOvv9nQJlzrPhZyfV75zxinpr2T6JFr5OXbC1Jwo6m40WGGIib5KuVEAnVz1cu0I_FQiDknYxK3gf0tgY4jlNadzRKRU/s400/jm+floral+nautical+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> When I think of a "nautical" bouquet, it's always white. Then, its accented with green to provide a preppy nautical look or accented with a red {see below!} to provide the tried and true nautical color scheme. Both are gorgeous, in my opinion.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfbZtN3WR7IpG2MuxkJK4vWkj0-YFNeRh7fsNcRZ2fY93xyudfPTChhD-f8sFwMobhyphenhyphen19zqd5Mvx00uBQmFZlkJEs7uxY5-fHmaEdZlA-Eqww8ueQQuPkKP9-yOgAsm6sCvP6s11eJ8c/s1600/jm+floral+nautical+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469469452839138562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfbZtN3WR7IpG2MuxkJK4vWkj0-YFNeRh7fsNcRZ2fY93xyudfPTChhD-f8sFwMobhyphenhyphen19zqd5Mvx00uBQmFZlkJEs7uxY5-fHmaEdZlA-Eqww8ueQQuPkKP9-yOgAsm6sCvP6s11eJ8c/s400/jm+floral+nautical+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>The striped wrap is just the icing on the cake, if you will, for these bouquets. And, it's what brings the nautical flare to these pieces. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6g7ryHE8ABCBcHPWGEH0-G9Rc3qOALr5VLMfBRzwJoBKVDE4_XSZX6bouTiWusVr3GBEQi_dqOR0-HQV6mIv7TI76eDVKMcP9I9AgyV-gDXkhbAMgAnmWL48DAvYk0xSMMZ0vOmvsb_k/s1600/jm+floral+nautical+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469469449459989474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6g7ryHE8ABCBcHPWGEH0-G9Rc3qOALr5VLMfBRzwJoBKVDE4_XSZX6bouTiWusVr3GBEQi_dqOR0-HQV6mIv7TI76eDVKMcP9I9AgyV-gDXkhbAMgAnmWL48DAvYk0xSMMZ0vOmvsb_k/s400/jm+floral+nautical+1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>I just had to sneak a picture in of the magenta {red} and white bouquet. Isn't it stunning!?</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472419778459654370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZkzQbl3n7FVmbLOCgVk3gICDKknpQTXKBjfc6tAEUrQ_bYApYsaUl2rqjhWj2R8ucWfP9Td6KglKMnqL1GQx9x-nt0gwPV2iJ0owTjtU3dXdvSG9ec1nei_YVGrOe_mk3FZagD74K0w/s400/IMG_05092.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Janie from <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/">The Brides Cafe</a> is the designer behind <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">Janie Medley Flora Design</a> and is consistently creating the most delightful bouquets which, I am sure, are even more beautiful in person!</div><div> </div><div>p.s. The white bouquet contains Peonies, Scabiosa, Hypericum Berries and Scented Geranium Leaves. The red and white bouquet below contains Peonies, Dahlias {my favorite!}, Seeded Eucalyptus and Scented Geranium Leaves. </div><div> </div><div>p.p.s. Bouquets designed by <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">Janie Medley Flora Design</a> and photos taken by Katie of <a href="http://www.youropenair.com/" target="_blank">Open Air Photography</a>. used with expressed permission of <a href="http://www.jmflora.com/">Janie Medley Flora Design</a>. </div></div>jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-85784903467186923742010-05-13T09:08:00.001-04:002010-05-13T09:08:00.842-04:00A Nautical Themed Chicago Bachelorette PartyIn 2008 my closest girlfriends accompanied me to Chicago for my bachelorette party. This weekend we're headed there again for a bachelorette bash in honor of my MOH and best friend Debbie. It's <a href="http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/search?q=nautical">nautical themed</a>, naturally, and I am quite certain that we will have a ball.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLjFWsMzAID-db06wX9KRZsB6ZqfaY5Uu_Hxgwe8bgcVRvnQ1ziLqeD-CofltOp9fyT57Hn5Uyjy8EirhPgmtrXVkXsbQU1MqB2adFuQZaa6Gbr2iIs2FKXhb-aclQUvDcx4Igz-8xfk/s1600/100_0524+Copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466844748269510322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLjFWsMzAID-db06wX9KRZsB6ZqfaY5Uu_Hxgwe8bgcVRvnQ1ziLqeD-CofltOp9fyT57Hn5Uyjy8EirhPgmtrXVkXsbQU1MqB2adFuQZaa6Gbr2iIs2FKXhb-aclQUvDcx4Igz-8xfk/s400/100_0524+Copy.jpg" border="0" /></a> I'll be sharing the invitations {designed and produced by Chelsey at <a href="http://www.fourthandfolded.com/">4th and folded</a>} next week over at <a href="http://pennedandpretty.blogspot.com/">Penned & Pretty</a>, but here's a little sneak peek! Have a great weekend!!jessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.com6