A Girl Can Dream…. December 6, 2009

Do you remember in the movie, Sweet Home Alabama, when Melanie (Nashville native-Reese Witherspoon) was blindfolded and led into Tiffany’s … then the lights came on and she got proposed to?  She was told to pick ANY engagement ring that she wanted!  Could you imagine!?!

I have a hard time believing that there is no blog post in our archives about Tiffany& Co.  As a little girl dreams of her wedding she might envision a “little blue box“.  Oh the joys of childhood … at that age you don’t know the price tag inside of the box.  Who said you had to get your engagement ring there?  NOT US!  However a little blue box would be nice.  Tiffany & Co. has a great selection of silver jewelry and there is a ring that is soooo sweet {and not too costly considering it comes from Tiffany’s}.   A perfect gift from the groom to the bride…

I just love this ring … this is the perfect “love note…”

celebrating Tiffany’s …

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Etsy … it has everything! December 4, 2009

Have you been to etsy.com?  We, at jacki allen’s kentucky bride, think that etsy is GREAT!  They have their own wedding category that has over 2,000 pages of homemade or vintage wedding accessories … invitations, garters, gifts for the couple, gifts for the wedding party and much more!  While looking at etsy, I have found some things that I must show you! After looking at this, you will want to go check it out yourself (www.etsy.com/category/weddings)

Do these not make you think of your childhood and that first love?  These are perfect invitations for those high school sweethearts!

Ahh, how sweet! Each bridesmaid can choose a charm to add on the monogrammed pillow!  What a great way to suprise the bride!

                                             

This is part of a tree trunk with the bride and groom’s initals carved into the wood … guest can sign it to use as your guest book.  This would be a treasured piece that you hang in your house … so cool!

This is only a few of the many unique things that etsy has.  What have you found on the website?  Please share! What you found may the perfect thing for someone else!

celebrating etsy …

 

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wedding bars … November 28, 2009

There are SO many ideas in  the wedding world that you probably just “love”.  We know the feeling!  Probably 20 times a day we hear someone in our office say, “don’t you just love this”?  The truth is, like many of you, we love it all!  Looking at my daily blogs and websites I have found more ideals that I really do love … they are all great ways to personalize your wedding day.

There are so many “bars” that you could do…

*Candy Bars (if you follow our blog you probably already know that we LOVE them)

*Cigar Bars (don’t forget the men!) 

*Coffee Bars (we had our first one this year … again, we LOVED it … simply wonderful!)

*Bead Bar (A “Style Me Pretty” Bride had this for her guest to make jewelry at her destination wedding … check it out HERE)

*Sushi Bars (for Sushi lovers!)

*Cookie Bar (milk is a great night cap)

*Dessert Bar (for those who want to offer more than the traditional wedding cake)

*Old Fashioned Soda Bar (seriously, I love it!)

Some of our favorite pictures are….

                                                    

above: ice cream bar (http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?cat=21)
below: cigar bar (http://blog.weddingwire.com/index.php/tag/cigar-bar/)

cookie and milk bar (http://www.brides.com/realweddings/weddings/175606?#slide_175616)

These are just a few “bars” that we have come to find but options are unlimited!  What type of “bars” do you plan on having?  or, did you have?  We would LOVE to hear your ideas; they may be our new favorite …

celebrating the wedding bar …

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Fabulous Find … fingerprint wedding band July 29, 2009

We are ALWAYS looking for unique, personal and memborable elements for the weddings we help create.  Usually, this does not include any imput on the rings … but, I just couldn’t resist.

Chris Parry, from the United Kingdom, but who also has an Etsy shop – has figured out how to put your or your lovelies fingerprint on your wedding band {or cufflinks, or a necklace, etc.}  It’s simply amazing … love it!

we ran across Chris Parry on What Junebug Loves!

celebrate {showcase} your love …

Fabulous Photo Booth … July 22, 2009

 

 

how FABULOUS is this photo booth?  I just love it! 

I found this fun addition to any wedding over at Kiss the Groom, the fabulous blog by Elizabeth Messina.  To see the full post, click HERE …

Let us know your thoughts … or any other FABULOUS photo booths that you’ve seen …

celebrate your love …

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival … July 3, 2009

Jacki and I went to a fabulous Arts Festival this past weekend {june 27}, the Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival.  We had a wonderful time viewing all the wonderful booths {over 150} and seeing everyone’s vision and ART.  We met some amazing artist and even picked up a few fabulous favorites!

Here’s a little recap on a few of the artists …

* We met a fabulous letterpress company from Monterey, KY … Larkspur Press.  They use machines from the 1940’s and older {love it} and they also bind their own books, journals, notepads, etc.  photos below …

 

* Next up, we met an amazing black and white photographer, JD Nolan.  I noticed one of his photographs while in another booth and just fell in love and had to go get a closer look … then he showed me the camera he used and the process for producing his photographs … simply amazing … then I realized the photo was of a ceiling of a church in Dublin, Ireland … no more thinking … the photo was mine!  photos below …

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why am I writing about this on our wedding blog?  Two reasons … you could find a vendor (Larkspur Press) and you can find inspiration (JD Nolan) at your local art fairs … don’t be afraid to venture out … it’s well worth it!

 

celebrate the art that is in your life …

photos we love this weekend … June 22, 2009

Fabulous reception photo via … The Bride’s Cafe

 

 

Flawlessly, Beautiful and never forgotten Audrey Hepburn … via Ruby Press

 

Father and Pepto … via Snippet & Ink

 

 any favorites?  want to share some of your favorites?

 

 

love, love, love … new LOVE stamps June 18, 2009

we absolutely LOVE these new stamps from USPS …

 

very fitting for wedding invitations and stationary …. makes me want to write a love note to my hubby and stick it in the mail just so i can use one of these stamps …

the whole page together is like a piece of art … we just adore them.

celebrate your love …

Ideas … Save the Dates June 12, 2009

Jacki and I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE new ideas for every part of weddings.

Save the Date Ideas …. (some of these are being used by our current brides)

* Luggage Tags – love this idea for weddings where at least 75% of the guests will be traveling.

* Photobooth Photos – going to a true “old” photo booth and holding up signs saying “we’re getting married” or “save the date” or anything that expresses you as a couple

* Maps – this is for the couple that travels or grew up cross country from each other or getting married in another state than they currently live

* Video – Homemade or by a Videographer … do a short film that plays out your love story or gives your guests a glimpse into the feel/theme of your wedding

This week, over on Brooklyn Brides BLOG, they are doing a whole series on SAVE THE DATES.  You should definately check them out if you are having a “creative” block and want to be uniquely you!

 

Also, these HOMEMADE Save the Dates are pretty amazing as well {photo from Offbeat Bride}….

 

The ideas are endless …. please let us know your unique save the date {photos are ALWAYS welcome}

celebrate your love …

inspiration … June 8, 2009

Do you ever see that photo – flower – couple – or anything … and just get inspired?  well, this photo has done it for me …

 

 

 

 

photo from AT

 

 

what are you inspired by …

Fun, Fun, Fun Boutonnieres … May 27, 2009

We absolutely LOVE “outside the box” ideas and designs, so when I saw these fabulous boutonnieres, I fell in love!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 … to learn more about the fabulous creator, Fritts Rosenow, simply click HERE …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

… jaimeson’s favorites:  row two, photo one {who doesn’t want to be a superhero} AND row four, photo two {gives off a little vegas feel} AND of course, row four, photo three {living in kentucky, there is always a special place for horses, simply classic} …

 

 

 

 

 

 

… we would love to know your favorites or even what you might design, so please take the time and share …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

express yourself …