Yellow. The Color of Summer.

My mother's wedding took place in July 1968. Her mother wore yellow and I've always adored this picture of them together just before she walked down the aisle in what I would say is great 60's style. Yellow has always been a great color for summer.

This is the first picture of my mother and father as a married couple. Since I'm posting a picture of their wedding, I couldn't help but post this one as well. They will be married 42 years in July. It's quite incredible, and I'm so proud of them.

Now on to the goods. I've scrounged up my favorite yellow wedding finds for your wedding day. Yellow is such a happy color and is full of life. These items will surely bring life to your big day.

Yellow Barnwood Frame - $22.80 - 2 Dogs Wood Working

Kiiro Wedding Invitations (Set of 20) - $80.00 - Tucci Paper Company

Sunflower Yellow Ruffle Bolero - $180.00 - Bonzie

Canary Diamond Earrings - $78.00 - Mendlbarr

Think outside the box! Hang this in the background for your ceremony or your cake.

Handmade Contemporary Fabric Wall Hanging - $59.00 - Prestigious Wall Art by Our Green Room 2010

Annabelle Invitation Suite - $3.20 - Modern Museum Paper Co.

Sugared Lemon Clutch - $42.00 - Eclu

Signature Bridal Skirt - $750.00 - Bonzie

Champagne Earrings - $48.00 - Mendlbarr

Two precious (and yellow) flower girl dresses!

You Are My Sunshine Dress - $28.00 - Growing Up With Charissa

White Eyelet Pillowcase Dress - $29.00 - The Uptown Baby

Happy Planning in Yellow!

Stephanie

Coral Part II

If you're just tuning in, we talked about the color coral yesterday (check that out here). Today, let's look at some of my favorite coral finds for your wedding day:

Buttercup Posts $18.00 . Anthropologie

Coral Bead Cluster Necklace $88.00 . Max and Chloe

Glitzy Events $1.75/card . Etsy

Waving Flag Necklace $168.00 . Anthropologie

Style 6451 in Cameo Dresses start at $225.00 . Watters

Princess Coral Ring $39.50 . Banana Republic

Happy planning!

Stephanie

DIY Wedding Event

I LOVE when Paper Source does wedding events. If you have a location near you, it's a must. (States w/stores offering the event: California, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington) They're so practical and full of great advice. For $30 here's what you get:

Wedding Suites Event

Thursday, March 04, 2010

*Put together unique set of wedding invitations and stationery from all of Paper Source's selection to compliment your wedding theme

*Enjoy wine and cheese

*10% off your purchases

My favorite Paper Source collections:

(Didot Monogram)


(Oak Tree)


(Playbill)


(Caroline & Wade)

Spots for these events are limited, so sign up early!

Stephanie

Etsy Wedding Review: October Edition & Giveaway

Birds of a Feather

I really detest live birds. I think they're dirty and usually have bad attitudes! But oh how I love feathers, nests and birds when it comes to decor. My own personal home reflects this love. I've done some digging on Etsy this month and have uncovered really fabulous finds for your special day. I even found a fabric bouquet with feathers that is to die for. I want to buy it now and save it for my own wedding someday. (No, I won't actually do it....i understand that would be creepy.)

In addition to listing great finds this month, I've teamed up with Molly from Bobbi Jordan, for a fantastic jewelry giveaway! Bobbi Jordan is a noteworthy Etsy shop that I originally featured here. Continue reading for Giveaway details...


From top left: Save the Date Shipping Tag Magnets from Sunshine and Ravioli $30 - Champagne Blanc Feather Earrings from Katinka Pinka $16 - Vintage Silver Astoria Hair Accessory from Lulu Splendor $49 - Maisie Handmade Ivory Bridal Headpiece from Bethany Lorelle $209 - Bicycle Save-the-Date from Cheer Up Cherup $2/card - Bird on a Branch Silk Clutch from Clutch That $72 - Cream Velvet Flower Hat from Bat Cakes Couture $150 - Bird Nest Pendant Necklace from Bobbi Jordan GIVEAWAY - Woodland Silhouette Table Numbers from Sunshine and Ravioli $2.75/ea - Whimsical Nature Nest from Into the Looking Glass $26 - Feather Boutonniere with Berry Beads from Into the Looking Glass $15 - Wedded Bliss Sash from Icing 101 $55 - Winter Wonderland Bouquet from Milkpod Studio $360 - Swarovski Crystal Flower Veil with Ostrich Plumes from Bat Cakes Couture $195 - Cecille Garter from Belle Nouvelle Designs $59.50

Giveaway Details: Bobbi Jordan has graciously offered to giveaway one beautiful and delicate Bird Nest Pendant Necklace.

Here are the rules:

1. Go to the Bobbi Jordan Etsy shop and pick out your favorite piece.
2. Leave me a comment telling me about that piece.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. No anonymous comments, please.

Entry Deadline: 5:00 pm CST, Friday, October 23, 2009

Note: Winners will be chosen by RANDOM.ORG.

Stephanie

My Return and a Giveaway.

I've been gone for far too long! I know how much you've missed me, but it's really worth the wait. I promise, just keep reading.


Last week I became an Auntie. My brother and sister-in-law had a perfect baby boy! Graham Tyler Pickney was born Monday, August 31, 2009. 7 lbs 7 oz. 20 inches long. He's a sweet, sweet baby! How could you not love this little guy?!?

Here's a picture of mama and baby.

My sister-in-law, Amanda, puts me to shame when it comes to writing thank you cards. I really think she ALWAYS writes them the day she receives the gift. Throughout her entire pregnancy she kept up with them. I even caught her sending off one more thank you the night before she went in to be induced. Impressive!

As much as I wanted to spend every waking moment holding Graham, I took off to Chicago for the long holiday weekend. I met 9 of my closest girlfriends from college for a weekend of shopping, eating, sightseeing and maybe a little more shopping.

As we were walking down Armitage Avenue we spotted Paper Source. While I know I can always order from their Web site, I so enjoy perusing their shops. This shop was particularly large, two stories! Heaven!

I meandered through the store and aside from all the fabulous stationery, they have so many gift options. Throughout you're engagement and wedding celebration, it's always wonderful to have hostess gifts, bridesmaids gifts and other small tokens of appreciation for friends and family collected ahead of time. Check out Paper Source's Gift Guide for great ideas!

Here's what I picked up on my trip to Paper Source:

Wheat Bundle Place Card Kit ($12.50, S/8) - Gourd Place Card Kit ($12.50, S/8) - Acorn Place Card Kit ($10.50, S/8)

In honor of Baby Graham and my prompt-thank-you-writing sister-in-law, I'M DOING A GIVEAWAY. As you can see, I'm a little excited about it. Make me proud and everyone enter!

Here's what I'm giving away:

(1) set of stationery from Paper Source, including the following:


Rajasthani Paisley Poppy Thank You Notes - Chrysanthemum Letterpress Thank You Notes - Lotus & Jasmine Garden Moss Thank You Notes

Here are the rules:

1. Tell me where you went on your summer vacation.
2. Only one entry per person.
3. No anonymous comments will be chosen.


Entry Deadline: 5:oo pm CST, Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Notes This giveaway is not sponsored by Paper Source. Winners will be chosen by RANDOM.ORG.

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This giveaway has now ended! Thank you for participating!