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Monday, August 31, 2009
I Do(omed)
If ever there was a story to highlight the importance of taking out Wedding Insurance, then this is it!
Kenneth & Karen Porter spent more than a year planning their big day which eventually went out without a hitch but not before:
- The groom's trousers were made in the wrong size
- The wedding dress shop supplying the bridesmaid dresses went into liquidation
- The airline and travel agent they used to book their honeymoon closed down
- The wedding reception venue went into administration 10 days before the big day
And to top it all off the couple had splashed out on a pair of tickets to see Michael Jackson in concert.
Phew - I think even the most laid back of Brides to be would have reaching for the bach flower remedy on this occasion.
Thankfully - they did manage to find alternatives and even had some good luck along the way when the bridal shop where Karen bought her wedding dress was broken into but her dress remained untouched.
So please, if there is one thing that goes at the top of your wedding budget list - let it be Wedding Insurance - it doesn't cost much but can save you a whole lot of cash and headache should the need arise which hopefully it wont!
Mrs2Be recommends E&L Wedding Insurance who are offering a 25% discount if you buy online!
The Proverbial O in the Trend Du Jour: Gold Vermeil O Pendant with White Cubic Zirconia
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Vintage wedding dresses such as this beautiful Jenny Packham design, are still very strong this season but what exactly is Vintage? Well, you may be surprised to know that as far as fashion is concerned, "Vintage" spans from the 1920s and the 1980s.
There is so much choice so we have written an article specifically to help you when it comes to choosing a vintage style wedding dress whether you plan to go for an original or a modern day vintage feel design.
We'd love to hear your thoughts so why not leave us a comment?
Read the article here!
10k Yellow Gold Diamond J-Hoop Earrings
Saturday, August 29, 2009
We saw it through the grapevine
ANTWERP, August 30 (Reuters) – Rumours have reached us that the Gardener of Adin is offering the above pictured bar brooch at a reduced price to Adin's followers. When being confronted with this the Gardener confessed. He told us that the price of the brooch had been curtailed by €1,000 which is almost $1,500! In a later statement he testified that this was done in an attempt to lower the presence of crystallized carbon in the Garden of Adin to meet with the standards as set in the Kyoto protocol.
Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
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Oh What a Night
Fast forward to tonight, or last night, I should say. Fast forward to Hurricane Danny and all of its rain. And where the gardens and the flowers and the lawn become, well, flooded. Under water. Completely soaked. Then add 100 people walking all over it. The result - MUD.
Every bride wishes perfection on her wedding day. Although we always have a backup plan for rain, most don't expect rain and mud and slop and filthiness on their big day. This is the kind of thing that would crush most couples, devastate the bride, cause panic among the guests, and completely ruin their wedding day - assuming they didn't just cancel the whole event all together. We're talking about that much mud. Even up until an hour before the wedding the groom and groomsmen were using giant squeegees to push the mud and water out from under the reception tent. They had a wet vac out and were trying to vacuum the grass around the dance floor. The groom's 70 year old father was working a drainage pump to try and push the water across the driveway and away from the wedding site. This is the amount of mud that would have some brides thinking about calling the whole thing off. It was a lot of mud.
But to this bride and groom it didn't matter. They had the right perspective all along. They didn't get bogged down in details, held back by weather or circumstance, and they weren't going to let anything get in the way of their perfect day. Because the day was perfect because of people not things. It was perfect because their family had come in from all over - including some from Italy - to be there for them. It was perfect because of their friends and neighbors who gathered there for the union. It was perfect because she was marrying the man of her dreams and he was marrying the woman of his. And no hurricane or rain storm or Woodstock-like mud pit could get in their way. The bride picked up her dress, threw on some big rubber boots and walked proudly down that aisle. And she was as gorgeous a bride as I've ever seen.
I have worked with many many brides who stress over things like ribbon colors, hair pins, best man toasts, fussy bridesmaids, invitation font, and every other detail that is painfully tiny. Sure, these are important, but if you step back and remember what you're really there for - you are joining your life with that of another person and pledging to love them and be with them for the rest of your life - and you keep that a focus throughout the planning - then everything will be fine. I promise. I know it. And I believe it even more after tonight...
To tonight's bride and groom, Michele and Eddie - you are beautiful people and you had a beautiful wedding!!! Thanks so much for letting me a part of your special day. I would love for all of my couples to have the same carefree approach to their wedding day that you did. You guys made it great because of the wonderful people you are and I know you are heading into a lifetime of happiness together. Love you guys!! And send me pictures!!! :)
What's Old is New Again
Exquisite Vintage Open Back Crystal & Rhinestones Necklace, offered by Jacquelyn's Diverse Vintage
Can't you just picture this incredible necklace with an elegantly simple bridal gown? I can. :-)
Sterling Silver White Freshwater Cultured Pearl with Cubic Zirconia Dangle Earrings
Friday, August 28, 2009
Happy Things
Last night's dinner - the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had - Daiya cheddar shreds with CSA tomato.
We live in a tiny town. Really tiny - the only businesses we have on the main drag are the post office, a tiny grocery/liquor store, and a butcher (yay! not.) - so a new business opening up is kind of exciting, and we just got a new bakery. I stopped there for the first time this morning and bought a loaf of sourdough. Isn't it adorable?
Diamond & Sterling Silver Infinity Necklace
Thursday, August 27, 2009
From Miss Right to Mrs Wong
Here's one to make your eyes water - if not with emotion, then with pain at the sheer thought of giving birth to 10 children in 12 years!
Rachel Savory and Jay Wong became engaged and set an original wedding date of June 1996, but due to the fact that Rachel was almost in a permanent state of pregnancy for 12 years, they only tied the knot once another knot had been tied - for good too, if you know what I mean!
So after 14 years of being engaged, the couple finally got married on 20th June 2009 on Merseyside! With their beautiful children (all 10 of them) in tow the couple are now pronounced Husband and Wife!
What is even more amazing is that Rachel dropped 4 dress sizes from a size 20 to a size 12 AND they managed to organise the whole day on a budget of £2,500!
Congratulations Rachel & Jay Wong! You are the Mrs2Be newly wedded couple of the Summer!!
For more of their story head here.
What's Old is New Again
Spectacular Deco Platinum 3-Diamond Ring, offered by Jeweled Rose
c. 1930 Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Filigree Ruby Solitaire Ring, offered by Laura's lifeintheknife
c. 1920 Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Citrine Filigree Ring, offered by Laura's lifeintheknife
Fine Art Deco Era 18k White Gold .42 cwt Diamond Engagement Ring, offered by Precious & Rare Pieces
c. 1930 Vintage Art Deco 14K Gold Amethyst & Enamel Flower Ring, offered by Laura's lifeintheknife
14k White Gold Filigree Art Deco Ruby Ring, offered by Mur-Sadie's Jewelry
Antique Estate 18K White Gold Band with Sapphire & Diamond Ring, offered by The Gem Gallery
Spiked Cupcakes
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
10k Yellow Gold Created Ruby and Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
Jim Hjelm JH5987 Occasions Bridesmaid Dress only $190
Jim Hjelm JH5987 Occasions Bridesmaid Dress
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Indigo satin strapless modified A-line gown, soft scooped empire bodice with self tie. (floor-length only). Satin Colors: Rose, Haze, Moss, Primrose, White, Ivory, candlelight, Cashmere, Maize, Pecan, Papaya, Blush, Raspberry, Ice Blue, Magenta, Eggplant, Berry, Frosted Violet, Sienna, Teal, Cornflower, Silver, Sage, Patina, Kiwi, Driftwood, Mocha, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Indigo, Black, Apple, Mink.
Code: In store or Online
Manufacturer: Jim Hjelm
Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks all bridesmaid dresses from Jim Hjelm for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. Please contact us with any questions so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. Please also note that bridesmaid dresses ordered in your size does not mean that alterations may not still need to be done. You are responsible for your own alterations.
Price: $190.00
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Has the current climate crunched your wedding budget?
All this talk about the "credit crunch" cannot go unnoticed and with the average cost of a wedding now being between £17k - £21K there is a lot to crunch!
What we here at team Mrs2Be would like to know is:
a) has the credit crunch had a direct affect on your wedding budget?
b) if so, in what way?
Or, if you are a wedding supplier, what affect, if any are you experiencing from your brides? Are they slower to commit? Are they cutting back on non-essentials? Are they doing more themselves?
Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Starfish Earrings
Dec Donnelly - Is Marriage on the cards?
Following a recent sighting of Declan Donnelly (think (Ant & Dec) and his beautiful girlfriend Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson, the rumours are flying .................... are they? Are they not? About to tie the knot?
Dec who is 33 years old, has not had a long term love interest since dating actress Clare Buckfield. Sadly their union dissolved in 2003. But following reports by the Daily Mail, that the pair were seen the "all loved up" in a restaurant in London - Mrs2Be for one are hoping wedding bells may be on the cards!
Dec's TV partner Ant married his long term girlfriend Lisa Armstrong in July 2006. They chose to do so in a very non-celeb fashion with just close family and friends.
Dec was Ant's best man - maybe it is time for Ant to return the favour! What do you think?
WPP Photo of the Week!
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Bold 3-Row Diamond Bracelet Crafted in Sterling Silver
Monday, August 24, 2009
Martensson Wedding - June 26, 2009
The Martensson's used the always fabulous David Michael Schmidt at Renaissance Floral Design to do their flowers and centerpieces. There was so much bright beautiful color!
Who doesn't love a martini luge ice sculpture?? I told you these guys were fun!
No stuffy fancy-pants cake for these guys. This three layer square cake was covered in silver circles that picked up and reflected the purple uplights located behind it. The lush purple hydrangea blooms on each tier softened it a bit and added an element of purple to the silver accents. Yum!
DJ Greg Frasier rocked it out and these guys were loving every minute of it. This is exactly how every couple should do it - place your faith in your vendors, don't sweat the details, and stay present and in the moment the whole day. Your wedding day goes by too fast so take a lesson from these guys and enjoy it!
Daring Wedding Dresses
Sterling Silver Created Ruby & Cubic Zirconia Earrings by Cheline
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Sterling Silver Mesh Necklace
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sleeping Beauty Pendant
ANTWERP, August 23 (Reuters) – Once upon a time in the Garden of Adin, not so far far away from here, the Gardener was pruning the roses when he stumbled upon this sleeping beauty pendant. It must have been asleep there for some 100 years and just waiting to be awoken. We hope that we can be of assistance in its desire to be worn by a princess.
Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
www.adin.be
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Friday, August 21, 2009
WPP Photo of the Week
This is one of my favorite photos of all time. This is the bride and groom from a wedding in July 2008 in Saratoga. The photographer was Shannon DeCelle and she really captured the special closeness this couple shared. They were really this cute and loving the whole day, and it was really wonderful to see the care and love to have for each other. Kudos, Shannon! Wonderful shot!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Fab New Website
We have some great new free tools coming your way as well as some more discounts and special offers from suppliers across the UK. We would still love to hear from you with ideas and in fact with YOUR wish list of what you would like to see on the new site and any tools that you would like us to consider adding.
Please get in touch with your ideas over the next week or so and we will see what we can do.
Happy Planning!
The Mrs2Be Team x
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Vintage Inspired Corsets
Whitney Wedding!!
I got to be a bridesmaid at this wedding, not a coordinator! :)
Jon, who's been playing drums since we were kids, got to go up and play with the band for 3 songs. He rocked it out! The whole place went crazy for him. What a rock star!
I saved the best picture for last. Not that the wedding was upstaged by this event, but this was pretty big. See, Jon and the guys went golfing the morning of the wedding and they ran into someone pretty famous on the course. Yup, that's George W. Bush in the middle there, and the groom to the left of him. How many people can say they golfed with a United State President on their wedding day???
What a fun weekend! Jon and Katie - Congrats and I love you both!!
Check back in the near future because I plan to post the professional pics when they come in!
Happy planning! ~ Shannon
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Donna Salado Collection - Featured on Mrs2Be.com
Donna, who has been nominated four times for "Designer of the Year" has turned her passion into a career which coupled with that ever so slightly 'risky' element of her personality is stamped firmly on the designs.
We will hopefully be able to bring you Donna Salado's stockists in the very near future too but in the meantime visit http://www.donnasalado.com/ for more information.
This beautiful wedding wedding dress featured here is Camrie from the Donna Salado Couture Collection.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Looking For Mr. Right
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Ad ogni uccello suo nido è bello
ANTWERP, August 16 (Reuters) – During the absence of the Gardener for his sabbatical leave this year it seems that some birds used the quietness in the Garden of Adin to procreate. A bird-spotter spotted a hatching pair of birds and had Adin's photographer called to make a snapshot of the little love couple. We wonder what their eggs will hatch.
Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
www.adin.be
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Choosing Bridesmaids
Seiko Kinetic Men's Watch Two Tone Blue Dial SKA245
Seiko Kinetic Men's Watch Two Tone Blue Dial SKA245
Seiko Kinetic Men's Watch Two Tone Blue Dial SKA245