Archive for December, 2009

An Homage to the Wedding Trends of 2009: What will Stay? What will Go?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Wedding Trends | 4 Comments »

To say adieu to yet another year, I thought it would be fun to reflect on some of this year's wedding trends. In 2009, we saw: Birds. Lots of birds. Peacocks, even. And moustaches. Candy. Yum. Converse-All ... Read more..

DIY Paper Cranes for Your Wedding

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | 4 Comments »

The last time I made paper cranes I was in my last year of high school. A friend of mine taught me to make them. They really weren't that hard ... Read more..

Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 24th, 2009 Posted in IW Hot Shot | 2 Comments »

I love this cute shot taken by Jane Lee Photography at a Christmas wedding.  Hope you find lots of goodies under your tree - and that your heart is warm and ... Read more..

DIY Cupcake Bath Bombs and More: Good Enough to Eat Bath Goodies

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | 2 Comments »

These look delicious, but they're not for eatin'! They're for that decadent bath you're going to take when you can catch an hour or two for yourself.  Check out the ... Read more..

DIY Snowflake Garland: Winter Wedding Decorating Ideas

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Theme Weddings | 5 Comments »

Remember those pretty paper snowflakes you made as a kid? Guess what. They're a beautiful way to decorate for a winter  wedding. Simply cut snowflakes from paper and hang. You ... Read more..

Real Weddings: Katarina & Brian’s Seaside Restaurant Wedding

Monday, December 21st, 2009 Posted in Real Weddings | 9 Comments »

Katarina and Brian got married at the beginning of October surrounded by 60 guests. The ceremony and reception was held Catarina’s Italian Village, an Italian restaurant owned by the groom's ... Read more..

IW Hot Shot!: Heart Confetti

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Posted in IW Hot Shot | No Comments »

Photo: Mike Cookson Read more..

My Blog is Actually Bela Lugosi

Friday, December 18th, 2009 Posted in About Me | 3 Comments »

This is not just a photo of Bela Lugosi; it's a photo of my blog. At least that's how I feel about it this very moment as I pound away at ... Read more..

Homemade Granola with Free Printables

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | 3 Comments »

As a kid, I remember the smell of homemade granola baking in the oven. It smelled so delicious - and the taste was wonderful. I've yet to make my own ... Read more..

We have a winner for The DIY Bride & Intimate Weddings Book Giveaway!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 Posted in Giveaways | No Comments »

Thanks to everyone who participated in The DIY Bride and Intimate Weddings book giveway. Your kind comments are much appreciated! Stay tuned for more contests. I used the random number generator ... Read more..