My favourite way to celebrate the earth is to have face time with Mother Nature – on the beach, looking for sea glass with my husband and two little girls. I shot this a couple of weeks ago on the shores of Lake Erie.
My Three Hearts.
I hope that you find a way today to celebrate this wonderful planet!
You’ve fallen hard for the vintage look and you envision yourself wearing a vintage wedding dress. You’ve seen some vintage wedding dresses online that make your heart sing, but you still haven’t pressed the “Buy” button.
Before you click that button, make sure you read this excellent Q & A with one of our sponsors, Paula Cooperman from the The Mill Crest Vintage Boutique, Lambertville, NJ.
How is the sizing different from regular street clothes? (If I’m a size 10, for instance, what size wedding gown would I need?)
Vintage sizing does not correspond to today’s sizing and with each era, you can expect a different interpretation of size and cut. This is why we give the measurements of our garments to all of our clientele who shop with us online. What we typically recommend to all of our brides is to get an accurate measurement of their own bodies (bust, waist, hip and length) and use these numbers as a guide when choosing a wedding gown. Another thing to consider, is that any good seamstress can make alterations to achieve a custom fit.
Brandi, 31 & Jeremy, 37
New Orleans, LA
Wedding Date: October 24, 2008
Number of Guests: 75
Wedding Cost: $20,000
Wedding Ceremony Location: Pat O’Brien’s on the River (The Promenade)
Wedding Reception Location: Pat O’Brien’s on the River(The Grande Terrace)
Why did you have an intimate wedding?
If it was left up to my dad we would have had 250 people! We originally invited 150 people, knowing that only half of that would be able to make due to the travel expenses. We wanted to enjoy ourselves with our closest and dearest family and friends.
Mendocino, California provides a gorgeous setting for an intimate wedding. If you are considering a Mendocino wedding, there are plenty of reasons to choose The MacCallum House as your venue.
Here are five good reasons to say “I Do” at this Mendocino bed and breakfast.
1. The setting is stunning. MacCallum House provides the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean and a beautifully restored Victorian mansion bed and breakfast inn as a backdrop for your special day. MacCallum House has two acres of gardens, expansive lawns, a bar and restaurant and distinctive rooms.
2. Convenience and comfort. You can keep your family and friends nearby by reserving the rooms on the main property exclusively for your guests. Also included with your rooms is a gourmet breakfast.
3. A warm welcome. The MacCallum House provides a complimentary arrival reception to welcome all your family and friends as they arrive for your Mendocino wedding. You and your guests can enjoy lovely appetizers and beverages in the beautiful gardens.
4. Less stress. The in-house wedding coordinator will help direct and oversee all aspects of the wedding, including coordination with outside vendors such as photographers, florists, DJs, etc.
5. The reception food. All food is prepared from scratch in the MacCallum House kitchen with an emphasis on regional organic ingredients. View sample menus.
Want more info on how to have a gorgeous Mendocino wedding? Head on over to The MacCallum House online.
Photo 1: JPerlman RLutge Photography Photo 2, 3: Janae Shields Photography; Photo 4, 5: Q weddings, aka, Suzy-Q.
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