Pearls

Hi friends!
The fiance and I have decided to purchase the digital negatives from our wedding from Nicole and we should have them in our grubby little paws around Halloween. So don't you worry, the official recaps will be coming soon!
Several of you have commented about my lack of blogging over the recent weeks since we returned from our honeymoon. To be honest, I don't really have a reason for NOT blogging. Ever since the wedding I just haven't had the desire to blog, look at our wedding photos (maybe because there are SO many of them!) or look at my google reader. Sad, I know. It's just that knowing that the wedding is OVER and done and there is no more planning to do is just an eerie feeling that I just haven't yet gotten over.
But, I do have a lot of pictures saved in my "To Blog About" folder so I hope to be back to blogging on a regular basis now. So here we go!
I constantly drool over the images by megan w photography. Back when I was trying to decide what necklaces/jewelry my bridesmaids would wear, I saw this photo and immediately loved the pearls. Black dress+white pears+white & green simple (gorgeous) flowers = beautiful bridesmaids.



In the end, we went with no necklaces, and I was ok with that. But I loooove the classic elegance of pearls (especially if the bride wears them too!).
photos via: megan w photography the wedding of matt & katie on august 9, 2008.

Thoughts on Accessories

One of my daily wedding blog reads The Pink Book Blog led me to Anna Bellagio. Loving these two:

And now for the shoes. Requirements: over 2 inches tall, not plain, white. Comfort does not matter. Here are the top two contenders....thus far:

(images from Shoe Buy and weddingbee. excuse the poor cropping!)

The only other accessory that I might want to wear on the big day would be a ring from one of my grandmothers or mom.

Thoughts?! Where are you getting your earrings for your big day from?

Chanel, Kate Spade, or Hermes?

I was checking out In Style Weddings and I caught myself laughing out loud when I saw In Style's recommendations for stylish BM gift ideas. Let's see what In Style came up with, shall we?

• Chanel Sunglasses $375: Nope. That's more than my rent payment.
• Perfume Flask $96: I can think of better uses for a flask.
• Hermes Cashmere Blanket $970: Do pass Go, do not collect $200, go directly to jail if you own a Hermes Cashmere Blanket. Although I wouldn't mind if one of my BM's got this for me.....
• Laminated Fabric Tray $70: Not unless I want my BMs to stare at me in horror.
• Leather Folder $490: For a folder? That's just funny.
• Orange Resin Pendant $49: Who thought that was a good idea?
• Damask-print Mela-mine Plates $40: Pretty sure all of my friends already have plates.
• Kate Spade Card Case $155: Ridiculous.



• Daisy Gold-plated Bracelet $78: Last time I wore/wanted to wear anything with a daisy on it was when I was 9.

Oh and these were just a few of their suggestions, others included: a compact with Swarovski crystals on black glass$95, Teapot $95, Ceramic Vases $44.

Sorry to my lovely BM's....you won't be getting any of the above gifts. Hope you understand.

Karma, Pearls, or a Horseshoe?

The search begins for gifts for my BM's. I would like to give them each a piece of jewelry to wear on the big day as well as something personal for each of them.
One of my daily reads (i have subscribed to waaay too many blogs in my Google reader) pointed me towards Dogeared. Check. it. out.

(the karma necklace, in hopes of surrounding us with good karma on our big day!)

And possibly my fave, just because of the wording on the card:
"pearls represent the best within us. let your necklace be a daily reminder of the beauty and simplicity of our friendship! enjoy and believe!"

(Pearls of Friendship)

Others I liked were the sister heart for my sorority sisters and the lucky horseshoe...because everyone can use a little luck on their big day! The simplicity of the design is what I loved the most. My BMs will not be decked out in chunky/prom-y jewelry while standing next to me!

To Have & To Hold

Today I sent out an e-mail to a couple of my sorority sisters about this blog. I can't say that many of them were too suprised in finding out that I have been "pre-planning" my wedding for over a month now. So ladies, I hope you enjoy!!

Annnnd in case any of them were wanting to get me something for my upcoming (fingers crossed) engagement, these orbs from Scarlett Alley would be a precious gift that I would treasure forever:

Just a thought! =)