Perfect Pair

differences

2009-12-22T09:24:00.000-08:00

So I claimed to be back, and I am, but there are some differences I'd like to let you know about before completely changing everything. My posts will mostly be the same, but I'll be showing more of my wedding wants and needs. I need a lot of help, and I KNOW I can get it here through all you wedding lovers! I've also changed the name to Forever Loving You. I could never find the right name, and I feel hopefully that's it!

So I'm trying to come back strong, and that may be why its taking me a while. I swear I'm trying though!

Thank you and I love you all!

I'M BACKKKKKKK!

2009-12-03T10:33:00.000-08:00

Well hello world!

It's been many many months, but I am back better than ever because I have a little surprise.

I'M GETTING MARRIED!

I will be back later with details, about then when I can even write words that make sense, but until then I will be posting. I'm sure I've lost a lot of readers, but maybe I'll be able to get them back?

For those of you who seriously stuck around--your amazing and I love you.

-K

Hiatus.

2009-02-08T13:27:00.001-08:00

I need a break from this because my life is swamped.
I will be back with great stuff.

At least I finally finished catching up on google reader.

:/

Details! 1

2009-01-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist posting these beautiful detail of Kenny and Nhi's wedding! Click here to see the full post!

Camille La Vie

2009-01-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

[Shop here]

Because I love my bed.

2009-01-15T11:50:00.000-08:00

I need your help friends.

I am looking for new bedding. I've looked online a few places, but I haven't really made any decisions. When is the last time you looked through a Victoria's Secret magazine? Welllll, you know those ads where they're laying in a big silky red bed? I want that. Silky sheets. They can be sateen, or satin or whatever. I want them to be soft and pretty. I need to find a matching comforter as well.

I want boys to love my bed. :)

So just comment with some suggestions. I'll really appreciate it. Where did you get your sheets?

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Caroline & Jeff

2009-01-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

I just love their story! Great wedding shot by Fred Egan.

Wow. That's all I have to say about that.

How did you two meet? This is going to sound weird, but we met in 1997 online in an AOL Dallas chatroom. lol. (This was back when online chatting was really new and popular.) We were actually supposed to have been set up in 10th grade, but it just never happened then we randomly met online after our senior year of high school, and traded pictures...then met up. You know, stuff that parents these days should really be watching out for!
How long have you been together? We've known each other for 10 years, been together for 8 1/2 years.
How did you get engaged? He proposed to me at The Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood in June of 2005. He told me we were going to meet a friend of his from out-of-town who was staying at The Mondrian. When we got there, we went up to the "friend's" room and my husband had the key (which for some reason, didn't appear strange to me), and he opened the door. My mouth dropped. I just knew what was coming next. :) The room was filled with lit candles, roses, rose petals and a spectacular view of Los Angeles. Then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was awesome...
What is your favorite thing about each other? Can I list 3 things? lol. He's funny, smart and responsible. He's at work right now, but i'll ask him what his favorite thing about me is when he gets home.
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? Considering the fact that we've been together for 8 years, we went through a lot of changes in our lives. The important thing was that we went through these changes together.
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? I met with a floral designer in October 2006 in Dallas, who then introduced me to my event planner, Rebecca Hackl. I actually ended up using a different floral designer, The Garden Gate.
The hardest part about planning your wedding? Planning a wedding in Dallas, from Los Angeles. Also, the fact that our venue (The Ritz-Carlton) was still under major construction, it was hard for me to really envision what I wanted, as far as my reception went. And usually, if you don't know what your venue is going to look like, it's hard to decide what you want your invitations to look like or even your wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses. These things all set the mood for the reception. We did two or three walk-throughs of the Ritz's ballroom in hard-hats throughout our wedding planning process.
Your favorite thing about your wedding? Blinging out my Christian Louboutin wedding shoes and my invitations from Soolip! Do to getting several questions and comments about where I got my shoes, I am actually accepting "blinging" requests now. You can bling me at: BlingDreams@gmail.com. :)
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? This is one tricky. I actually ended up kind of buying two wedding dresses. The first one was in Dallas. I was with my planner, who had referred me to this place. I guess I should have taken my time with this big decision, but I was just so excited. I put down half the deposit ($3k) for a Carolina Herrera gown and veil that no one had yet, but then a day later and back in LA, I realized it wasn't really what I was looking for. So, I basically ended up with a $3k veil, if you want to look at it that way. I finally went to the Monique Lhuillier boutique in Beverly Hills, and told them about my whole fiasco with the boutique in Dallas and they assured me that I could have a fitted gown done in time for my wedding. I ended up choosing a gown ensemble that I had saved on my computer since 2005. It was a Monique Lhuillier bustier and A-line skirt with a satin sash. So, my advice is to always go with your first instincts.
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? I guess I kind of forgot about this part of the wedding tradition. Ha. Something New: Just about everything. Lol. Something Borrowed: I wore my sister's earrings and bracelet from her wedding.
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? We had the traditional Vietnamese "tea ceremonies" at both the bride and groom's homes. So, I felt bad for my bridal party and photographers (Fred Egan, Jenae Tankersley and Kyle Barnes). They had to wake up at 4:30am, and we had to be ready by 9am for the ceremony to begin. I can safely say that we had a 24 hour wedding day because the reception didn't end until 2am and still later for others.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? I guess it was mostly traditional with a touch of young and modern (but please don't use the word "contemporary").
Colors used? Light Mauves, Peaches, cremes, whites (natural colors)
How did you choose the rings? We chose them together. We figured, we'd been together for so long, so we might as well get something that we both know we'll like. My husband has a the "Love" ring from Cartier, and I have a Tacori ring setting from BBB.
In one word, your day was...perfect.
Favorite moment in the whole day? Our "First Dance"
What was the "first dance" song? "You're Still the One" - sung by my cousin, Lele (She sang it beautifully!)
Where was the honeymoon? We didn't really have time to take one. Right after our wedding, we flew back to LA and started packing our stuff up to move back to Dallas. We did take a trip to Cabo in May, if that counts! :)

Bouquets. Vol. 1

2009-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

10.

Ali B.

2009-01-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

Shop here!

Use your kind heart.

2009-01-04T14:09:00.000-08:00

Dana and Hunter have been finalist in the Green Wedding contest. Click here, read and vote for them!

M.I.A.

2009-01-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

So I've been M.I.A lately and I apologize. My relationship ended, and though I am coping, it's a little hard to post about weddings.

But I have some really great posts coming up, so stay tuned!

Augusta Jones, 2.

2008-12-30T10:57:00.000-08:00

[my favorite]

Captured Love

2008-12-29T12:05:00.000-08:00

[Pink Posh]

Augusta Jones: 1

2008-12-26T10:28:00.000-08:00

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Weslie & Troy

2008-12-21T09:30:00.000-08:00

[Pictures by the lovely Amy Squires]

How did you two meet? Tell me your story! Well we met in 6th grade and went to middle school and high school together. We were friends throughout and ran with the same crowd. He was the football player and I was the cheerleader. We never dated though. After high school we went our separate ways. He stayed in our home town and I went to San Diego. Occasionally we would run into each other at the local pizza place since my mom still lived there a couple blocks from his parents. We would say hi eat lunch together and then exchange phone numbers making plans to maybe meet up that winter to snowboard together at the local mountain. We never did. I decided to move to Orange County to go to nursing school and was going through my phone erasing all the people I wanted to leave behind in San Diego and came across Troy’s number. Hmmm I thought what the heck I think I will send him a text hello and see how he is. He wrote back and soon after that we made plans to meet at Starbucks for a casual hello and catch up on life. When I first got there I was so nervous. This was weird because we were just good old friends having a coffee right? Well he looked better than I had remembered and we had great conversation that night. He had to go to work after about an hour and a half of nonstop talking. He asked if he could call me later and I said of course. He did call me later and we still had so much to talk about and made plans for the following weekend to get together again. We had a real date planned and after that one date we were together every weekend after. The rest is history!
How long have you been together? We have been together for a little over three years now. Married for 6 months.
How did you get engaged? We were at Disneyland for the day. The day was just about over and he wanted to go to the castle. He said that he wanted to get a picture of us in front of it. I thought that was a little weird but I do scrapbook and so I agreed to go. We found someone to take our picture and then I went to turn and pose. He said hold on and pulled a paper towel out of his pocket. (Yes he had the ring wrapped up in a paper towel!) He unwrapped the ring and got down on one knee.
What is your favorite thing about each other? My favorite thing about Troy is he loves me for me and makes me laugh.
Troy’s favorite thing about Weslie is that she keeps him on track and organized.
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? I knew that I loved Troy when we went to my dad’s for thanksgiving and he fit right in. He was good with my nephews and even let us stay one more day without hesitation.
Troy knew he was in love with Weslie when we went on a overnight trip to Pasadena. We just got along so great, no drama.
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? I was online looking at places to get married and found Pala Mesa Resort and we both knew that was our place. Done.
The hardest part about planning your wedding? Was wondering how we were going to pay for everything.
Your favorite thing about your wedding? Marrying my best friend. The whole day was perfect and flawless. The atmosphere and feel of the wedding was exactly how we wanted.
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? My mom and I went to look at a place close to my house. Mary Me Bridal in Orange, Ca. We were going just to look and get some ideas. I had an idea of what I wanted and told the lady my vision she ran around picked out some and I began the process of trying them all on. The second dress was on I walked out looked in the mirror, looked at my mom and we both said this is the dress. We ended up buying it that same day.
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? I didn't have something old. My something new was my shoes, dress, panties, veil, etc…. My something borrowed was my bracelet. My something blue was on my garter, I do was stitched in blue, and on my panties bride was written in blue with blue ruffles.
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? No
Did you have a theme for your wedding? Our theme for our wedding was young, fun, and modern without losing the backyard garden feel.
Colors used? Tangerine orange and Apple green
How did you choose the rings? I loved the look of antique rings so we looked for something that was along those lines. My hubby ring was modeled after a watch he always wears and loves. It’s very big and chunky. Also he works construction so he needed something sturdy like tungsten.
In one word, your day was...perfect
Favorite moment in the whole day?
Weslie :Looking at Troy down the aisle, the look he gave me when my dad gave me away was so cute and sincere.
Troy: Looking at Weslie as she walked up the stairs with her dad.
Where was the honeymoon?! We went to Sandals Regency in St Lucia. Fantastic!!!

Jenny Yoo 2

2008-12-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Jenny Yoo 1

2008-12-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Laura & Matt!

2008-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

This wedding was photographed by Altmix Photography!

How did you two meet? We met when our dad's were on staff together at our church. Matt was in the 7th grade and I was in the 8th grade. We were really good friends because our families were around each other all the time!
How long have you been together? We actually started dating when we were 17 so we will have been together 7 years in January!
How did you get engaged? Matt took me to 5 different places that had significance in our relationship: first date, first kiss, first held hands, defining the relationship dinner, first dance:) Each place represented 5 different foundations for a godly marriage and at each place he had a letter and a gift. The final place and final gift was the back porch of his parent's house. He had candles and roses EVERYWHERE! He was also playing my favorite kind of music! He told me that he loved me with all his heart and wanted me to be his wife! Of course, I said YES!
What is your favorite thing about each other? My favorite thing about Matt is his sensitive heart and sense of humor (sorry, two things, but it's hard to pick!). Matt's favorite thing about Laura is her heart for God and love for other people.
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? We went on a missions trip to San Francisco in high school. While we were there we got to kind of watch each other serve the Lord and serve other people. It was during a service project that we knew we were in love:)
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? Our wedding date!
The hardest part about planning your wedding? Choosing a theme was the hardest! There are so many beautiful and unique ways to have a wedding that it was hard to pick just one!
Your favorite thing about your wedding? We loved our location! It was so perfect for us!
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? I got my dress from Bride Beautiful in Atlanta, GA. My mom, sisters, and friend were with me. I told them I was going to try on 3 dresses without telling them which was my favorite and they had to tell me which one suited me best. They ALL fell in love with the one I like the best! Perfection!
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? Of course! My something old was an antique Romanian hanky that was given to me when I went on Mission trip there. I had my new monogram on the hanky in blue. My veil was borrowed from my best friend:)
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? We rode away in my Great Grandfather's 1920 Chevrolet-- the same one my older sister rode away in. It was very special!
Did you have a theme for your wedding? Not really a theme, more just classic elegance.
Colors used? Pink and Brown
How did you choose the rings? Matt picked mine out all by himself! He did a wonderful job, too! We went together to pick his out:)
In one word, your day was...? Perfect
Favorite moment in the whole day? Walking down the aisle... oh, and doing Soulja Boy with everyone at my wedding! Ha!
What was the "first dance" song? I Just Love You by Five For Fighting
Where was the honeymoon?! Elizabeth Point Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Amelia Island

Kenneth Pool

2008-12-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

Eeeek.

2008-12-07T18:14:00.000-08:00

Life is bad right now.

April May June Designs

2008-12-02T08:10:00.000-08:00

April May June Designs is not your average florist. She has all original ideas and works with her clients to make sure they get exactly what they want. She have unique taste and are amazing florist and is located in Texas! Visit her site now.

Captured Love

2008-11-30T09:49:00.001-08:00

Amelia Lyon

Updated Photographers!

2008-11-30T09:34:00.001-08:00

I updated the photographers section in my blogroll. The newly added photographers have an * by their names! Check em outtttttttttt.

Here we go!

2008-11-29T17:12:00.000-08:00

So I got a job, and my life is about to go crazy! I've been working hard to gather up some posts to make this a little easier but if I fall off the face of the internet, please forgive for I will come back! I just really need to make some money for Christmas gifts and such, so I will be working many many hours a week. :(

Anyways, I hate Mariah Carey's new commercial for her stupid fragrance! Sorry! Had to get that out.

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Kathryn & Brandon

2008-11-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

Kathryn & Brandon's wedding was photographed by the amazing Whitebox Weddings. They had engagement shots done as well!

How did you two meet? Brandon and I knew each other for almost two years before we begandating. We met at church, and spent time hanging out together at different events. Apparently Brandon had a little crush on me fromthe time he met me, but I was completely unaware.After a year and a half of knowing each other, I moved from Raleigh to New York City. Brandon came to visit, along with some other friends, for the new year. That weekend we walked the city streets, visited museums, and rang in the new year together. As the clock struck midnight, I realized I wanted him to kiss me. And with that thought, I realized everything between us had just changed. The next day, the friends were scheduled to leave. But Brandon booked a flight to stay another day with me. We spent it laughing, talking, and eating pancakes. By the next day, we were officially a couple.
How long have you been together? Brandon and I got married one year and three days after we began dating. We were married on January 5, 2008.
How did you get engaged? In Raleigh on summer break, a friend woke me up at 5 am and, after Igot ready, took me to the airport. But then my flight was cancelled! Eventually, I was put on another flight and made it to New York City. I had a map from Brandon of Central Park with a big "X" on it, so I hopped in a cab to make my way there. Not only was I seriously late due to my flight problems, but the city had just underwent a terrible storm. The subway system had been shut down for several hours, so traffic was a nightmare! As I was stuck in traffic, I realized I only had $40 to make it to my destination. And that's when I started praying! Fortunately, I made it to the west side of the park (it took all of my $40) and started into the park. When I got to the famous angel statue next to the lake, I looked around for Brandon. But he wasn't there! At that point, my frustration got the best of me and I called him. "Where exactly are you?" I asked. "At the X," he said. "No you aren't, I am!" Finally, he convinced me to "walk west," until I ran into him at another spot by the lake. He walked me down a path, said some wonderful things about how much he loves me, and then dropped to his knee. We spent the rest of the day in the city, then flew back to Raleigh that evening. He could not have done a better job making the whole proposal both memorable and meaningful!
What is your favorite thing about each other? Brandon and I love the same things about each other. We were first attracted to each other's faith. And we absolutely love to be playful, act silly, and laugh!
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? I actually chose our photographers first! It's like I explained to my dad... besides the husband, the pictures are the most important thing I get to keep from the wedding! I found Whitebox Weddings on the Knot and was sold after browsing their website. The wonderful color and freshness of their style fit Brandon and I perfectly! Sara and Mel were absolutely wonderful. Not only were they so easy to work with on the wedding day, but the photos are absolutely beautiful! We get compliments on them all the time.
The hardest part about planning your wedding? The guest list! Brandon and I have so many family, friends, and loved ones that it was hard to keep the guest list to a manageable number. But in the end, it was such a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by the people dearest to us on our special day.
Your favorite thing about your wedding? My dress and my red shoes! I loved wearing a tea-length dress, and I love the pop of color the red shoes provided. Not only did I feel that it expressed a little bit of my sassy personality, but I also love the way the color turned out in our pictures. Brandon knew I was planning to wear red shoes, but we didn't tell the rest of the family. We figured they may try to talk me out of it. In the end, even my grandmother (who was surprised and not excited at first) came around. She told me later that the shoes made for the best wedding pictures ever! Brandon was supportive from the start, and even wore red argyle socks to match!
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? I was determined to find a tea-length wedding dress, even though I was having a January wedding! I just felt like the style fit my personality, and I definitely wanted something a little bit different. I went to David's Bridal one afternoon to just browse. My dress was the second one I tried on. My mom wasn't even there!
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? My something old was my grandmother's gold cross, which we attached to the ribbon on my bouquet. Something new was my red shoes! I borrowed my earrings from my best friend. And my something blue was a Carolina temporary tattoo, something special for my NC State alum husband!
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? Brandon and I aren't super-traditional people. So we weren't very concerned with a lot of the traditions or expectations that come along with weddings. But we did go for traditional vows. They truly expressed our heart and our commitment to each other.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? "Best day ever"... No really, we didn't have one.
Colors used? We had a black and white wedding. Except for the splash of red, of course!
In one word, your day was...? Fun!
Favorite moment in the whole day? I think the best moment was when our flower girl, Brandon's neice,wound up on stage between us and the audience. Initially, she wanted to be held by her dad, one of the groomsmen. But when he let her down to go join her mom in the audience, she got a little distracted. Instead, she sat down on the edge of the stage where we were standing and scooted her way to the middle. She spent most of the ceremony just sitting there, directly between us and the audience, enjoying the attention of all the eyes on her!
Where was the honeymoon?! We went to Hawaii for twelve days. It was fabulous!

My Mistake

2008-11-28T15:44:00.000-08:00

This image-

-used as my old blog header was taken by Darice Michelle. The credit that should of been given to her wasn't due to my mistake in not making sure the credit was saved. Please visit her site and see her amazing work.

Thanksgiving!

2008-11-28T12:05:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! I just got back home, and will post soon. Enjoy your break!

Bellisima

2008-11-25T20:58:00.000-08:00

The perfect dress. For at least right this moment.

(Bellisima Bridal)

Captured Love

2008-11-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

What a lovely winter wonderland. :)

Visit Laura Dombrowski's site here.

This had to be a fun wedding!

2008-11-20T17:55:00.000-08:00

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Karrie & Brian

2008-11-19T06:44:00.000-08:00

This is the cutest wedding ever. Karrie made all the paper work! She has her own site and now works with her sister in law at Posh-Paperie! The photographer was the oh-so-amazing Amy Squires.

How did you two meet? We met at a Wedding, I was the guest book attendant, and I asked him to sign the book. We spoke briefly, then he asked me out on a date later that week!!!
How long have you been together? Now, we have been together for 2 and a half years!
How did you get engaged? Brian had a limo pick me up, and it took me to the Hotel Del Coronado. He was there all dressed up, and had a blanket out on the sand (the hotel is on the beach) covered in rose petals.. he popped the question in the most beautiful place ever!!!
What is your favorite thing about each other? we are both quirky.. so we admire that about each other, and try to get the other one laughing!!
How or when was it that you knew you were in love with each other? 3rd date.. He was such a gentleman! I thought "if this guy is for real.. i am in!!"
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? colors!!!!
The hardest part about planning your wedding? I am a designer so my taste changes all the time!!! But I decided and stuck to it!
Your favorite thing about your wedding? the actual day.. after all that planning.. just enjoying it :)
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? Who was with you? my sister.. my mom. my ma in la, and my sister in law.they all voted on it.. so i said.. they ALL must know what looks good!
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? no.. too bad.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? shilouettes.. i did them through out the big day. a shilouette cutter, all over the paper products, and of course.. shilouette cookies!
Colors used? grey and green
How did you choose the rings? HE DID!!!
In one word, your day was...? PERFECT.
Favorite moment in the whole day? when my mom and I stood at the reception at the very end... and decided it was a success!!!
What was the "first dance" song? Michael Buble.. "everything"
Where was the honeymoon?! french Riviera!

TMI Tuesday!

2008-11-18T16:58:00.000-08:00

So uhhh, I think I should tell you some fun facts about myself every Tuesday. I think it will be a fun way to get to know me and my like..one reader! I'm pretty sure I'll start with like facts and maybe I can tell a little about myself with some stories or something!

1. I absolutely LOVE music. It's probably one of the biggest parts of my life. I listen to all different genres, but I normally avoid rap. There are some songs I can stand though. I will most definitely be posting some love songs and what not here and there because I absolutely love sharing music too!

2. I use to blog. Of course I also blog now, but I'm talking about life blog. And I can't lie, I had a good amount of blogging friends. I was doing real good and all, making relationships, then one day I just couldn't blog anymore. I got tired of it or had nothing to really say. I still read a few in my Google reader. As I think about it though, I don't know if I could get sick of this blog. I really love it and it helps to free my mind a lot, actually.

3. I need a job. (No explaining that really...)

:)

I think these things sum up my life pretty well right now.

Allure Bridal

2008-11-17T13:54:00.000-08:00

Mmmmm. :)

Shop here!

I am sorry!

2008-11-16T16:48:00.000-08:00

For I have fallen off the blogging world. I have been uberly busy with things unimaginable, but now, they have calmed down. I promise many many posts to come and exciting real weddings to feature! Don't hate me!

???

2008-11-12T20:56:00.000-08:00

Does anyone know a jeweler that is willing to work with me to design a ring that will be of great importance to me? They need to be able to work with sterling silver and such and stones. :) Please email me or leave a comment telling me their info or site.

Also, they need to be fairly reasonably priced.

Thank you!

I PROMISE AWESOME POSTS COMING!

Bella Photography Giveaway

2008-11-11T05:48:00.001-08:00

Visit Bella Photography to enter for a $4,800 photography giveaway!

Captured Love

2008-11-09T10:42:00.001-08:00

[Cassandra Dieterle Photography]

Damn you Martha.

2008-11-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

New Blogs Added!

2008-11-05T08:45:00.000-08:00

I updated the Blogroll, and here are the added blogs! :)

BridalCheek
OC's Finest Wedding Planner
A Stylish Soiree
Absolutely Beautiful Things
An Atlanta Bride
Platinum Weddings
The Brides Guide

You really should.

2008-11-05T06:19:00.001-08:00

Go on over to Elizabeth Anne Designs and see the perfect wedding cake they had custom made! I couldn't stop looking at it!

Garters: Peterene Design

2008-11-04T17:53:00.000-08:00

These garters caught my eye when I was browsing through Etsy. Check out PetereneDesign and I PROMISE you'll find something for you wedding day. Here are a few favorites!

Vote!

2008-11-04T05:26:00.000-08:00

You better vote today!
It counts, I promise.

Happy Election Day!

Lazaro Fall 2008

2008-11-02T15:44:00.000-08:00

Shop here!

I should be married.

2008-11-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

Really.

You'd understand if you knew my relationship.

Him: So uhhh..what are the plans for tonight?
Me: My plans? Well...I don't know yet.
Him: Ohh okay, well when you figure out what we're doing let me know.
Me: We're hanging out for sure tonight?
Him: I thought your plans were my plans...

Perfect for my wedding; 1.

2008-10-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

This wedding topper--from Inky Pink, would be perfect for my wedding!

Promise Rings

2008-10-29T17:52:00.000-07:00

So before some couples get engaged, they get promise rings. My boyfriend and I have been talking about it, and I'm pretty positive it will happen. Now, I've seen the plain silver band that many couples have, but I want something REALLY unique. I was looking on etsy, and I found some really cool stuff. I want a ring that's really different and has a stone in it. Now this ring below is the ring I fell in love with but that beauty is a diamond and I don't know if it's too much. We wouldn't get the ring until February, and we've been together for uhhh..years. It's $100, and come on, you really can't say its NOT awesome.

But, what I want to know is how do you feel about promise rings? Did you and your fiance/hubby get promise rings ever? I feel like its a young couple trend, and I'm really not into trends. I guess I just think it'd be a nice commitment to each other if we really want to be together through college and everything. What do you think?

Also, do you have a ring that you think is a perfect promise ring?

Betsey Johnson: Part 2-The BM Dresses

2008-10-27T14:54:00.000-07:00

Not only does Betsey have amazing shoes, but she also has adorable dresses that could most definitely be used as BM dresses, or maybe a rehearsal dress.

Oh! And how about this clutch?

Betsey Johnson: Part 1-Shoes.

2008-10-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

My favorite shoes in the world are from Betsey Johnson. They were 275 and are quite unique. I could only find a picture of one pair that I have. I wore these this year to homecoming. I really need to find a picture of the other pair because I promise they're spectacular!

Here's a few you should consider for your wedding day or may rehearsal dinner. You can even wear them again after.

I highly suggest your careful when shopping. You don't want to spend $1,000 on shoes like I would. :/

GIVEAWAY!

2008-10-25T17:05:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Mojito is hosting a giveaway for Stella & Dot jewelry! Go to her 100th post, and enter right now!

:)

2008-10-25T16:17:00.000-07:00

New blog layout. Things will be added as the days go.
Awesome.

:)

Also, I'm looking for any photographers interested in send photos from weddings they've taken. Email me at xkenziie@gmail.com.

Yayyyyyyyyyy.

Now I'm off to go make a dent in the google reader and update the blogroll!

So basically.

2008-10-23T19:41:00.000-07:00

I'm really mad at blogger right now, and I'm trying to fix this problem my page is having. Sit tight, it should look pretty again soon.

While your here, check out the real wedding posted this week!

Love, Kenzie!

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Meredith and Ben

2008-10-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

How did you two meet? Tell me your story! It is a funny story. We were in the same 3rd grade class. Ben was the “coolest” boy in the class and I had a huge crush on him! He didn’t even know I existed, but I remember pawning over him with my little friends. The next year I moved to a school across town and never heard or thought anything else about him. After college when I was 22, my girl friends and I were hanging out with one of our guy friends named Chase. Chase was trying to get us to go to a party with him. When I asked him who would be there, he said, “A bunch of guys from Trinity,” which is the school I left in 4th grade. I said, “Like who?” He named a few people and then he said, “Ben Spell.” I started laughing and said, “I had the BIGGEST crush on him in elementary school!” I asked Chase what he was like now, and he said he was really tall (which I love) and really funny and a great guy, and single! I was single as well, so Chase and my girlfriends immediately started scheming to set me up with Ben. We all met up at a restaurant the next week, and I thought he was even cuter than he was in the 3rd grade and the crush was still there! We started dating and it was all down hill from there! It took me a few weeks of getting to know him to come clean about my crush from all those years ago!
How long have you been together? When we got engaged we had been together for three years. Now, we have been together for 4 years.
How did you get engaged? Asheville, NC is our favorite place in the world. Ben rented a cute cabin for the weekend and asked me there! It was perfect, but I knew it was coming because he can’t keep anything from me!!
What is your favorite thing about each other? It’s funny because our favorite things about each other are the same. We love each others sense or humor first and foremost. And, if we are talking physical, we love each others smile.
How or when was it that you know you were in love with each other? Within the first few weeks for sure. I just remember feeling like he was everything I ever wanted and more. He made me feel so good about myself and the life we could have together. It was a feeling neither of us had ever experienced before.
What was the first thing you picked out or decided after you got engaged? My Dress was the first thing I ordered or firmly decided on. But I always knew who I wanted my bridesmaids to be and that I wanted a black and red wedding.
The hardest part about planning your wedding? The hardest part was defiantly dealing with the stress of obsessing and going over every detail over and over again in my mind. For a while, I really felt possessed.
Your favorite thing about your wedding? I loved everything about my wedding!! But if I had to pick one thing, it would be my reception. It was the most fun I have ever had in my life. We were completely surrounded by everyone we love most in the world and just having a great time. We danced the night away and we even had a dance off, girls vs boys. Two of my little brothers (Adam, 16 and Joel, 11) had the best time of all dancing with all my bridesmaids!
Where and how did you pick out your wedding dress? This is a great story! About a year before I got engaged I saw a wedding gown designer named Amsale on the Oprah Show. She was showcasing some of her pieces and talking about her simple, yet elegant perspective on design. There was one dress I saw on the show that I totally fell in love with and I remembered it. When I got engaged, I got on Amsale’s website to find a vendor in my area, there was only one store that carried the line near me. I went to the shop the next week and THE DRESS was there. It was the third dress I tried on. I stopped there and ordered it that day! I was in love and it was meant to be!!!
Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? What were they? No, I am not big on tradition. I did not have my wedding in a church. I had the ceremony at the same venue as the reception, in a big ballroom with huge windows covering two walls. I wanted to stay clear of anything “stuffy.”
Any traditions in your family you followed/used? Like above, no traditions.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? No, I just wanted the whole vibe of the day to be “fun.” I wanted everyone to have fun and feel happy. Ben and I love to laugh and have fun and I wanted our day to be a reflection of that!
Colors used? Black, Red, Ivory
In one word, your day was...? AMAZING
Favorite moment in the whole day? When the DJ played, Don’t Stop Believing, by Journey, everyone got in a circle and put their arms around each other. We all just sang the song to the top of our lungs and took turns going out in the middle of the circle and doing a little “air mike karaoke performance.” I remember looking around that circle at Ben all everyone that we love most in the world, singing with their arms around each other, thinking I was the luckiest girl in the world! I still get chills thinking about it.
Where was the honeymoon?! Sandals Ocho Rios in Jamaica.

Fancy Cakes By Lauren.

2008-10-19T10:25:00.001-07:00

Fancy Cakes by Lauren is a Dallas, TX baker. She bakes bride's cakes as well as groom's cakes. You should definitely hit her up. :)

Lauren has some really unique cakes. Click the link above and check her out!

The Allan House

2008-10-18T21:55:00.000-07:00

For all you Austin, TX brides:
The Allan House is a perfect venue for an outside wedding, or even inside!

Yellow = Happiness!

2008-10-17T22:11:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't these be the cutest bride's maid dresses?

A little something to look forward to.

2008-10-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Sometime this week I will be posting another real wedding, but I've contacted the bride and we've talked some about her wedding so I'll be posting a lovely interview! I really can't wait.

Excuse me while I go eat.

2008-10-15T15:45:00.001-07:00

Yeah...

Ritani Engagement Rings

2008-10-14T20:56:00.001-07:00

So basically, the day that I get proposed to, you'll be one very lucky man if you open the box to this.

Just saying.

Ritani. Go have fun on this site.

Lara Helene

2008-10-13T16:15:00.000-07:00

Seriously. Go shop now.

Yay.

2008-10-12T19:17:00.001-07:00

Lots of really awesome posts coming this week!

& hopefully many real Texas weddings to show! :)

Candy and Eric

2008-10-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

For $128, you can have Candy & Eric topping your wedding cake!

Get yours, here.

I heart...

2008-10-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

Awesome place card holders.

[get these from The Funky Shack]

Perfect Pair Inspiration: Holly & Zach

2008-10-11T22:32:00.000-07:00

Both the bride and the groom had beautiful friends and I love these pictures!

The bride and groom didn't see each other before, but were very, very close!

I love the idea of signing the bottom of the shoes! It's known as a catholic tradition, I believe.
Holly & Zach had a beautiful color scheme and design. And of course I love the rings.

First dance.

[Pictures taken by KJ]

Junko Yoshioka

2008-10-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

[The low back wins my heart.]

You just have to love Junko Yoshioka's 2008 Fall Collection. Here's two out of MANY you would see me wearing!

Junko Yoshioka

Priceless moments, captured.

2008-10-08T15:39:00.000-07:00

Anyone who hires a photographer for their wedding has an idea of what pictures they want captured. There's the perfectly posed pictures and the caught in the moment photos. Then, there's the pictures that only the best, most focused photographers can spot and capture at just the right moment.

(A grandad's proud love, taken by Jenna Walker)

(The first dance, taken by Jasmine Star)

(A proud mother during father-daughter dance, taken by Jose Villa)

Do you have any special pictures from your wedding?

A new blog in town!

2008-10-07T18:38:00.001-07:00

This is my first step in becoming a wedding planner. Funny huh?

I'm 16 years old and I know exactly what occupation I want to pursue in the future. I've known for years. I've Tivoed wedding shows, subscribed to different magazines, read a million wedding blogs, planned my non existing wedding at least 80 times, and have continually browsed through wedding gowns. Of course, none of these things mean I should be a wedding planner or have what it takes to be one. I haven't graduated high school for one, or even been accepted into a college yet. I haven't taken event planning classes, or business management and financial classes. I haven't read any books about owning a business. I haven't planned a real wedding. I still have yet to meet a wedding planner. But here's the thing; I know what I have to do and what it will take to be a wedding planner. I know the preparation I need to go through; the experience I need to get under my sleeve. I know I have what it takes.

This is a nice little home for my thoughts and ideas. I hope to help somebody on their special day or possibly give them a great idea to make their wedding unique.