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Bride Blogger Update: Bridesmaids’ Look

Categories: Bride Bloggers, Bridesmaids February 7, 2012 / Danielle Freedman

As we have followed Bride Blogger Marybeth‘s planning journey, it has been absolutely clear that she has lovely, lovely taste.  So, it is obviously not a surprise that she has also found the perfect bridesmaid look for her gals…check it out!

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A few months ago I wrote about the trouble I had finding the perfect bridesmaids dress.  Many dresses later, an off the rack BCBG dress was the winner.  After finding the dress, I decided on a bouquet of light and dark pink tulips for the ladies.  I thought the pink would really pop off the navy blue.

With the bouquets and dresses in place I was able to think about completing their look with shoes and jewelry.

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Bride Blogger Update: Shoes

Categories: Beauty & Fashion, Bride Bloggers January 25, 2012 / Danielle Freedman

We are a bit out of order this week but are kicking off our Wednesday with a Bride Blogger update from Marybeth.  Last week we heard about cake, and today we get to hear about shoes – Fun!! I love all of the options that she has pulled – which one would you pick?

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I have to confess I am a shoeaholic, so it should come as no surprise to those who know me that I have spent numerous hours online viewing potential wedding day shoes.

For some brides, shoes are one of the last items they think of, almost as an after thought.  Not for me.  I think the shoes are a key part of your overall wedding look and there are so many decision, color or no color, heel or wedge, strappy or peep toe…I could go on and on.

Instead of going on and on, I have compiled my favorite finds ranging from the more traditional pink and ivory BHLDN pairs to the preppy and colorful Kate Spade and J. Crew pairs.  I’ve saved mine to share at a later date as part of my overall look.  In the meantime I hope these spark some inspiration for you.

Credit: BHLDN

Credit: Kate Spade; Kate Spade; J. Crew 

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Bride Blogger Update: Cake!

Categories: Bride Bloggers, Cakes January 17, 2012 / Danielle Freedman

Until you start planning a wedding, you may not know how many cake designs and flavors there are out there — so many fabulous options that it can be hard to decide!  It sounds like Marybeth and James have made a fabulous decision on their wedding cake…

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Things are really moving along with our wedding planning and I cannot wait to head back to D.C. in March for more big meetings and decisions.  Over the holidays I headed to Fluffy Thoughts with my mom and wedding planner to tackle the cake.

There are so many decisions to be made for the cake including flavors, filling, buttercream, fondant and the design.  Luckily with the help of the team at Fluffy Thoughts I was able to determine the flavor and the look in under an hour – hooray!

James and I both wanted to keep the cake on the simple side and while searching on Pinterest and Lover.ly I found great inspiration.  Below are two of the photos I found, where the cake has actual ribbon wrapped around it to create a simple, elegant design.   The team at Fluffy Thoughts suggested a monogramed cake topper similar to the one below and I was sold.  The letter with the ribbon created just the look I wanted.

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Bride Blogger Update: Flowers

Categories: Bride Bloggers, Flowers January 10, 2012 / Danielle Freedman

The last time that we heard from Bride Blogger Marybeth, she was working on her wedding plans and was about to come back to D.C. to check off some of the big items. Today, she is back with an update on flowers!

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Last week our wedding seemed far off and had yet to come together.  Fast forward a few days and it is only 5 months until the big day.  I am finally starting to picture what the day will look like, thanks in part to our flower and décor meeting with Da Vinci Florists over the holidays.

Early on James and I decided we wanted to keep the flowers simple and focus instead on showcasing the amazing view at 101 Constitution.  We both agreed that candles, lighting and smaller centerpieces would create a romantic yet modern and elegant look.

Photo Credit: Bouquet Bridal

 

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Bride Blogger Update: Planning from Afar

Categories: Bride Bloggers December 20, 2011 / Danielle Freedman

As many of you know, planning a wedding can be quite time consuming and a little challenging…and if you are not local, it can be even tougher to coordinate. Today, Marybeth, gives us a quick update on her next steps.

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This week James and I are heading back to D.C. for the first time since our move to San Diego.  Visiting family and friends will be our main priority, but wedding details will also consume our time.

Planning a wedding from across the country means we have to make the most of the two trips we have planned before the wedding.  Yes, you heard me correctly, only two trips!  Luckily our amazing wedding planner has been coordinating all of our appointments and I have been able to spend my time collecting pictures of all things pretty.


Photo Credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

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