Obsession of the Week: Weddings

What is there not to love about weddings?! I'm mad about all of it!

My husband and I got married about a year ago and my wedding mania has not died down one bit (it helps that my sister got married last week and that I write articles for Best Hudson Valley Wedding Ever).

Can we talk about wedding shows for a second? I love them! Bridezillas, Say Yes to the Dress, My Fair Wedding, Rich Bride Poor Bride. You name it and I've probably seen it and enjoyed it way more than my husband would like me to publicly admit. And let me tell you, there's nothing like watching a reality wedding show while you're working out. I've had many an elliptical/Bridezillas date!

For a while, I was saying I wanted to be a wedding planner. My husband's reply to that has always been "One word: bridezillas." He's totally right. I want to do the shopping for the wedding, but I don't want to deal with a deranged bride who is unhappy with the shade of white I used for her table runner. I'd much rather shop around and show the world pretty pictures of weddings or display ideas that will get brides' imaginations flowing.

It's sort of like shopping for something really fun without having to spend a cent of my own money-- now that's an idea that works for me (and I'm pretty sure it works for my husband too)!

Sources: Just Married Glittered Burlap Banner by funkyshique;
Tiffany- Altered Vintage Typewriter Key Cuff Links by GemmaBeads

clockwise from top left:

Scalloped Bridal Shrug White or Ivory Lace by rohm
Our Nest Our Home- custom engraved couple's name stones by sjengraving
Small simple clutches for bridesmaids... choose your colours by mollusa
Monette Peony Hair Fascinator by SelahVieDesigns

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What's New...

My little sister got married this weekend! We cried a lot and had lots of fun catching up with family members we haven't seen in a while. It was a great time.

I haven't been creating too much lately with all of the wedding stuff there was to do, so I wanted to share with you a piece that I made for my sister (isn't she preeeetty?).

She really wanted a big, dramatic feather hairpiece that was sort of wild and natural and had a splash of color. We designed this together (I had to reign her in a bit so she didn't end up looking like swamp thing, hahaha!) and tweaked it a few times (it was on a lace headband before she decided to wear her hair up) so that it was exactly what she imagined.
I used a few really fluffy feathers, some more structured feathers that added a nice layer of texture, and some deep purple dried buds that matched my dress (I was the maid of honor) and the irises in her bouquet. Everything was hand sewn and then attached to a comb (we also used bobby pins to make sure it stayed put all day). The end result was something she absolutely adored, so I was happy!

Congratulations Michele!!!

...oh and Jay too ;)

By the way, her cool veil is the same one I wore on my wedding day by Etsian Tessa Kim!

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Woodland Wedding

Confession: I'm obsessed with weddings. The colors, the textures, the endless possibilities! Flowers, accessories, paper goods. I love it all (just ask my husband, who just loves my addiction to reality wedding shows). It's the little details that get me all excited.

I'd love to be an event planner or a stylist for photoshoots. It's so much fun to create a mini-universe for people to get lost in. It's in that spirit that I put together this little collection. Enjoy!

camille by yourfairtytalewedding; queen of the woods natural crown by whichgoose

Earths Love Pomander Ball with Butterfly by Spoccsdesign
Set of 12 Wedding Centerpiece Charms by braggingbags
Love Birds Wedding Cake Topper in Spring Green and Lilac by beckykazana
Wildflower seeded paper invitation set of 25 - Dandelion by ArtfulBeginnings

clockwise from top left:
Moss Ring Bearer Pillow by AprilHilerDesigns
Everyday or Wedding Burlap Table Runner 18 x 72 by myadobecottage
Love Nest Boutonniere by pompandplumage
Eliza, Golden Leaves, Rhinestone and Pearl Necklace by luxedeluxe

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