Hotel Options

I found this one today and it looks good:

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/groups.jhtml?ctyhocn=ILGCPDT

And our BNB fav:

http://www.fairvilleinn.com/

Updated Custom Monogram

Even more natural

Custom Monogram

Jack suggested that I pull in design elements from our stationery manually so that they go together better.

Monograms

Okay, here are the monograms that the monogram designer has come up with so far:



So I started putting things together myself





Here's the design I am starting to like (which is better, filled in or not?)

My Fav Engagement Pics

In a collage!

Badgley Mischka Shoes

is navy too dark?

http://www.zappos.com/badgley-mischka-lacie-white-satin?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_pdp_sub

First Round of BM Dress Shopping

Shelley and I went shopping last night and here were our two favs:


http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2832/


http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm-Occasions/Bridesmaid/Additional/Style-5033

I am getting price quotes from netbride.com

So far there are two votes for the one-shouldered version!

Travel Theme Card Table

Time to start collecting post cards...

lovely music

Claire de Lune - Debussy

Wishes in the Wedding Arbor

I love the way these orbs hang down and they represent wishes!

http://www.shopwildthings.com/glrohaorstca.html

http://www.gd-wholesale.com/chinaproduct/mf23d/av3504to1bv/clear-glass-ball-fb03-870-m264552.html

Khacki Wedding Party

i want to do a diy dessert table

If I rent this, who will drive it...

when I'm drunk?


http://www.findexotic.com/c/1232_pennsylvaniaexoticcarrental.htm

bird?

i love this cake

Similar cake stand:

http://www.weddingcakestand.net/round_plateaus.html

Illuminated Balloons

fire pit - out
fireworks - out
firedancers - out
wishing lanterns - maybe? cross your fingers
illuminated balloons - who could ban these?



http://brilliantbash.com/36-Round-Multi-Coloured-Assorted-Pack-Balloons-6-Pack-36-Round-Assort-Balloon-6-Pk.htm

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/balloons1.html

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=balloon+lights&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=HZJ&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=994&bih=569&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9162092824374815705&sa=X&ei=jIYdTs7KGsedgQef3eTLCQ&ved=0CJUBEPMCMAk

Cute Cookie Favors

https://www.flourpotcookies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FAV-YOURMONOGRAM

New Photog Love

http://www.jeffwojtaszekblog.com

Wedding Mad Libs

Wedding Program Samples

City Table Cards

I want this fire pit

Seriously - I want to put one on the patio

Jessica - how do I get one?!

Wedding Favors - Sparklers

Contemporary Wedding Inspiration

http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/kristin-vining-photography+3225

Place Card Holders

http://villagegreenuk.co.uk/table-accessories/placecards-holders/crystal-place-card-holder/prod_86.html

Crystal Table Numbers

http://www.crystalcelebrationllc.com/Table-Numbers.html

Crystal Cakes

Wedding Crystals

http://www.decoratemywedding.com/

How to Say Love in 28 Languages

Arabic: حُب
Chinese: 喜爱
Czech: láska
Danish: kærlighed
Dutch: liefde
Estonian: armastus
Finnish: rakkaus
French: amour
German: die Liebe
Greek: αγάπη
Hungarian: szeretet
Icelandic: ást
Indonesian: sayang
Italian: amore
Japanese: 愛
Korean: 애정
Latvian: mīlestība
Lithuanian: meilė
Norwegian: kjærlighet
Polish: zamiłowanie
Portuguese: amor
Romanian: dragoste
Russian: любовь
Slovak: láska
Slovenian: ljubezen
Spanish: amor
Swedish: kärlek
Turkish: aşk

Signature cocktail - Blood Orange Martinis

2 oz. vodka
1/4 oz. triple sec
1/4 oz. simple syrup
2 1/2 oz. blood orange juice
ice

Chocolate-covered Wedding Cakes

Imagine this in blue:


Or this with flowers:

wedding band obsession

Signature Cocktail - Watermelon Mojitos

Ingredients

4 large mint leaves
1/2 lime
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
4 ounces seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup), plus a small wedge for garnish
2 ounces white rum
1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions

In a heavy large glass, combine mint, lime, and sugar. Using a muddler, mash together mint and lime until sugar is dissolved. Add watermelon, and muddle until broken down. Stir in rum and ice cubes. Pour into an 8-ounce serving glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge. Serve immediately.

Revised Invitations!

Updated with new print-ready art