My ultimate ring looks exactly like one in the colorful boxes in the pic below.
I squealed with delight when this issue came out.
Can you guess which one?
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
What to Wear for E-Pics
Let me give some brides-to-be some sage advice.
TIP 1:
Do NOT procrastinate on choosing your e-pic
outfits.
I should have known. Brides are always stressing about
what to wear for e-pics. Just check and forum or wedding
board.
Did I worry? No.
I thought that J and I had a ton of clothes to work with.
well... it seems that I was wrong.
I did not want to wear the typical Black or White Top + Jeans combo.
Ideally, I would have done something "different", "colorful",
or at least more flattering.
Tip 2:
Don't wear something baggy or "flowy" if there is possibility of wind or breeze,
My tent-like top did nothing to flatter.
Below are a few e-pics [outfit combos] I LOVE LOVE LOVE!
{Sarah K. Chen}
I actually bought my parasols from Crystal (in the yellow dress).
NOT SURE WHY EVERYTHING IS UNDERLINED NOW :(
*sigh*
These beautiful, glammy, and vintage styled shots
make me want to take "couple pics" again.
I love our beachy e-pics (very casual and more "us")
but I love these themes as well.
Well, J DID win a free photo session at a concert.
We might just have to redeem that prize soon!
E-pics: A Day at the Beach
Having our e-pics (engagement pictures) taken was
one of the BEST decisions during wedding planning
and one of the most fun!
(Images are poor quality due to me re-sizing)
Below are a FEW of my faves...
This "splash" photo is one of our faves!
There's a series of these leading up to
and after the big splash.
Definitely a fun shot!
This one [above] is framed in our home.
J, being his silly self. ;)
The one above was a *heart* in the sand,
which got washed away.
Photographer: Bryan D. Chan of Premier Photographs
Bryan and his wife are an amazing team!
He worked with my budget and produced
pictures we'll cherish forever!
In fact, I may think he was more prepared
and gave us better pics than even our wedding
photographer!
More on that topic to come.
I've come to realize how important engagement pics are.
After the wedding has come and gone, the e-pics
are more natural to keep displayed in the home.
With more than 1 or 2 wedding photos in
[our tiny] home, I think people might think us
to be self-centered or showy.
Engagement pictures capture us as couple,
simply, naturally, and in love.
What do you think?
Do you display more e-pics or wedding pics,
or none of the above?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Slacker
I realized I never let this wedding blog come to full fruition. In all honesty, I was hoping it would be a launch-pad for another project and when that fell through I let Beach Bound Bride fall to the way side.
Well, it's been almost a year an a half since we've been married and I figured as one of my resolutions in 2010 that I would help finish along my little journal of our wedding planning and projects. As it is, we've already forgotten many of the little details and events that took so long to get to. I'd like to document some memories for ourselves while we still have them.
Another resolution for this slacker bride? I still haven't finished choosing the pictures for our wedding album. All done and paid for, but I just can't seem to finalize that project. I hoping to complete it before Valentine's Day or at the very least, our 2nd anniversary.
Tidbits and lessons learned to come. Happy Holidays and see you in the New Year!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
I <3 Bloomie's!
J and I just came back from an eventful day at South Coast Plaza where we attended an "exclusive and intimate... Brainy Brunch"! According to the email invite I receieved from the nicest bridal "strategist", Daisy (whom I had met about a month ago:
"Here, you will receive great gifts and the chance to build you perfect personal registry with the help of ten product specialists. Space is very limited, and we have you rsvp'd for two people, so please contact us to confirm your reservation!"
Boy - they were NOT kidding! I had asked Daisy to also register my BFF/MOH (whose wedding is 1 1/2 mo before ours) and so glad we did. They literally had little round tabels set up in the aisles of Bloomingadale's fine china department!
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the bridal registry manager and shown to our own table, name card encased in a shiny silver frame. As we dined on scrumptious croissants, choclate-filled pastries, fresh yogurt topped with jewel-colored berries, and delicate spinach quiches, we were treated to made-to-order espressos and mocha lattes.
At the start of the hour, with a chime on the edge of a crysal flute, we began the "vendor speed-dating" - each bearing gifts of some kind. With the vendors we weren't crazy about (product, not person), the 5 minutes seemed endless. With the vendors we couldn't get enough of, the 5 minutes seemed to finish in the blink of an eye. *clink*clink* time to change (as the vedors each moved on with their goodie bags). We were left with an arsenal of phamplets, brochures, and two bags full of house paraphanelia.
After the hour and a half of personalized attention, we were registered and set about with a "strategist" to pick items that would set us up for the rest of our lives! With all the research and planning and dreaming I had of this day, it was actually very smooth and stress-free! I had compared, cross-referenced, made lists, and concluded that Bloomie's had everything I wanted all in one location! They were definitely more helpful, personal, incentives, and great tips that Macy's, Crate & Barrel, and Williams-Sonoma! Prices were pretty much the same across the board and Bloomie's also frequently has great bonus gifts on registry items as well!
Since my camera was stolen a couple of weeks ao, I'll have to list some of the freebies we receieved for attending today. If you have the chance to partake in one of these events - I HIGHLY recommend it!
* Thick canvas Bloomingdale's registry tote bag
* Victorinox (maker of Swiss Army Knives) paring knife
* Victorinox luggage tage
* 2 Villery & Boch "Wave" cafe cups
* DeLonghi cutting board
* Nespresso box of chocolates
* All-Clad kitchen towel
* Wedgewood can of Earl Grey Wildflower tea
* Denby coinpurse, pen set, and file folder
* Blinq silcone spatula
* Blinq silicone serving spoon
And for registering for some of the vendors present (minimum of certain $ amounts) we will receive in the mail:
* Victorinox tolietry travel case
* [Pair of] Kosta Boda crystal champagne flutes
I love their "The New Rules of The Registry... Rule #2 Feel like a kid in a candy store."
"Here, you will receive great gifts and the chance to build you perfect personal registry with the help of ten product specialists. Space is very limited, and we have you rsvp'd for two people, so please contact us to confirm your reservation!"
Boy - they were NOT kidding! I had asked Daisy to also register my BFF/MOH (whose wedding is 1 1/2 mo before ours) and so glad we did. They literally had little round tabels set up in the aisles of Bloomingadale's fine china department!
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the bridal registry manager and shown to our own table, name card encased in a shiny silver frame. As we dined on scrumptious croissants, choclate-filled pastries, fresh yogurt topped with jewel-colored berries, and delicate spinach quiches, we were treated to made-to-order espressos and mocha lattes.
At the start of the hour, with a chime on the edge of a crysal flute, we began the "vendor speed-dating" - each bearing gifts of some kind. With the vendors we weren't crazy about (product, not person), the 5 minutes seemed endless. With the vendors we couldn't get enough of, the 5 minutes seemed to finish in the blink of an eye. *clink*clink* time to change (as the vedors each moved on with their goodie bags). We were left with an arsenal of phamplets, brochures, and two bags full of house paraphanelia.
After the hour and a half of personalized attention, we were registered and set about with a "strategist" to pick items that would set us up for the rest of our lives! With all the research and planning and dreaming I had of this day, it was actually very smooth and stress-free! I had compared, cross-referenced, made lists, and concluded that Bloomie's had everything I wanted all in one location! They were definitely more helpful, personal, incentives, and great tips that Macy's, Crate & Barrel, and Williams-Sonoma! Prices were pretty much the same across the board and Bloomie's also frequently has great bonus gifts on registry items as well!
Since my camera was stolen a couple of weeks ao, I'll have to list some of the freebies we receieved for attending today. If you have the chance to partake in one of these events - I HIGHLY recommend it!
* Thick canvas Bloomingdale's registry tote bag
* Victorinox (maker of Swiss Army Knives) paring knife
* Victorinox luggage tage
* 2 Villery & Boch "Wave" cafe cups
* DeLonghi cutting board
* Nespresso box of chocolates
* All-Clad kitchen towel
* Wedgewood can of Earl Grey Wildflower tea
* Denby coinpurse, pen set, and file folder
* Blinq silcone spatula
* Blinq silicone serving spoon
And for registering for some of the vendors present (minimum of certain $ amounts) we will receive in the mail:
* Victorinox tolietry travel case
* [Pair of] Kosta Boda crystal champagne flutes
I love their "The New Rules of The Registry... Rule #2 Feel like a kid in a candy store."
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
DIY #1 - Save the Date Cards
With a week of February already in full swing, I knew I needed to get the wheels turning on this big bus of bridal bulls--t (well - I just couldn't think of another "b" word that went).
Having felt like accomplished so much on Friday (Picked the fabric for my bridesmaids dresses, which in turn helped choose my main theme colors), I was very motivated to keep the momentum I'd gained.
Since the wedding invite suite will be designed by Cards De Luxe, I couldn't get the same exact thing. I figured for sake of saving time, I would just do the STD cards myself, and it wasn't necessary to match the invites exactly.
I took a long lunch break to stop at Paper Source, buy STD card materials, oh and VOTE! And after a very long night at the office, I still came home feeling energized enough to produce these babies!
Paper Source A2 flat cards in Super Fine Soft White
Paper Source A2 envelopes in Papaya
Paper Source LP-Allium stamp
Color Box Inks (Moss Green and Orange)
Judi Kins Clear Embossing Powder (I so <3 embossing!)
I had a really difficult time coosing the stamp image I wanted. It came down to a group of ginko leaves or this new stamp they got in. I liked how airy it felt and it kind of resembles palm leaves. When I went to check out, the clerk told me they had just gotten these stamps in yesterday! Score one for the newness factor!
The above samples are the finished product. I also liked a right-justified set up, but the FI always likes things to be centered. (Note: I was testing on the envelope in the picture. Final outcome, I think the stamp will be tonal orange on orange).
Addresses will be on clear labels. For some reason, the envelopes will NOT work in my printer. Apparently it's smaller than the allowable dimensions. Do you think the friends and family will like?
Having felt like accomplished so much on Friday (Picked the fabric for my bridesmaids dresses, which in turn helped choose my main theme colors), I was very motivated to keep the momentum I'd gained.
Since the wedding invite suite will be designed by Cards De Luxe, I couldn't get the same exact thing. I figured for sake of saving time, I would just do the STD cards myself, and it wasn't necessary to match the invites exactly.
I took a long lunch break to stop at Paper Source, buy STD card materials, oh and VOTE! And after a very long night at the office, I still came home feeling energized enough to produce these babies!
Paper Source A2 flat cards in Super Fine Soft White
Paper Source A2 envelopes in Papaya
Paper Source LP-Allium stamp
Color Box Inks (Moss Green and Orange)
Judi Kins Clear Embossing Powder (I so <3 embossing!)
I had a really difficult time coosing the stamp image I wanted. It came down to a group of ginko leaves or this new stamp they got in. I liked how airy it felt and it kind of resembles palm leaves. When I went to check out, the clerk told me they had just gotten these stamps in yesterday! Score one for the newness factor!
The above samples are the finished product. I also liked a right-justified set up, but the FI always likes things to be centered. (Note: I was testing on the envelope in the picture. Final outcome, I think the stamp will be tonal orange on orange).
Addresses will be on clear labels. For some reason, the envelopes will NOT work in my printer. Apparently it's smaller than the allowable dimensions. Do you think the friends and family will like?
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