We got our marriage license!!
Had my trial this week, not quite sure how I feel about it. I'm thinking of going with a more "natural" look. Its funny how you have an idea in your head and then once you see it you realize it was for someone else. Well that's how my make up went. I think I may need a second trial the week of the wedding...   My honeymoon stash is growing, I seriously have to stop buying stuff. 32 days to go!!! I still need some sunglasses and a new sun hat!  “One shoe can change your life.” -Cinderella This statement is so true. Prior to wedding shoe shopping Kate and I had not been introduced, but when we met it was love at first sight. It was almost as if she design the shoe just for me. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love things to sparkle and oh how I love bows. In fact Sparkly is my favorite color. Pretty little sparkly bows it was truly LOVE......until I saw the price tag. 325.00 the most expensive shoe I have ever bought was 110 dollars on sale. So how could I ever justify 325 dollars...the sad thing is I can't. ::sigh:: Oh well a girl can dream can't she. Meet my first shoe love... Kate Spade "Charm" I adore the silver pair...         I love these shots, the first 5 are actually at my venue so i'm super excited to see how ours turn out.         I love Make-up, in fact I wear it everyday, primer, concealer, powder, bronzer I LOVE it all. After talking to a few bridal make up artist I noticed a trend. The effortless natural bride, the woman who looks like she is barely wearing anything but her veil and love for her groom. Definitley not MY style. I'm dramatic so for the big day i'm trending towards a glamorous smokey eye, long lashes and a sexy lip. My trial is next week so i'm excited to see what she creates for me. This Photo is my inspiration!  I found a great Groupon for a photo booth and we are super excited about having it for our event! I wanted to have a sign letting guests know where it was located. So far this is what I came up with. Not sure if I love it.... 
I found the template here
http://www.weddingchicks.com/category/wedding-chicks/diy-templates/wedding-templates-diy-templates-wedding-chicks/ Great site by the way! I love finding deals...so for our candy bar we decided not to purchase in bulk...besdies most people don't like colored candy, which is why there is usually so much candy left behind. I wanted to have the normal favorites like snickets, kit kats, reeses etc. So I purchased sale Easter Candy!  This is what we ended up with! 25 bags of candy for under 30 dollars. I'm so proud of my finds!  I'm typically not very crafty, but since i've been planning i've tried to save money in tons of ways. Here are some useful links i've found throughout the process.
HTH Fingerprint Trees: http://offbeatbride.com/2012/01/downloadable-fingerprint-tree http://onefabday.com/diy-project-free-fingerprint-tree-template/ Free Invitation Templates: http://www.downloadandprint.com/free-invitation-templates/ http://printableinvitationkits.com/ http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2010/04/download-print-invitation-templates/ http://www.paperalchemy.com/free-templates.htm http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/invitation-suites/ Cupcake Wrappers: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cupcake-wrappers-template/ --Simple Template http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cupcake-wrappers-made-from-doilies-free-cupcake-wrapper-template/ --Instructions for wrappers make from paper doilies http://www.ohcrafts.net/templates-diy-cupcake-wrappers.php --Simple Template http://bananafrog.typepad.com/bananafrogblog/2010/10/lilypad-lesson-cupcake-wrappers.html tutorial with template http://foodartparty.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-free-cupcake-wrappers.html printable templates with many patterns http://foodartparty.blogspot.com/2010/03/fancy-free-cupcake-wrappers.html More printable templates How to make jam: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-make-strawberry-jam-hot-damn-this-is-good-jam/ http://bridalmusings.com/2011/07/spread-the-love-jam-favour-diy-tutorial-round-up/ Jam Labels: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/free-homemade-jam-labels-jazz-up-your-jam/ --Premade Jam Labels ready to print http://www.domestifluff.com/2009/11/free-printable-gluten-free-ingredient-labels-blank-labels/ includes blank template for custom labels http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/225159/jam-wedding-favor-and-four-berry-jam-labels-how instructions w/download http://www.marthastewart.com/265666/decorative-jam-labels Different Design Paper Flowers : Flowers from cupcake liners: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-make-paper-flowers-from-cupcake-liners/ http://thehairpin.com/2011/06/diy-flowers-super-easy-extra-pretty-paper-peonies http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/ Buffet Label Templates (Cookie, Candy, ect) http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-ice-cream-parlour-make-your-own-sundaes-buffet-concept-for-wedding-or-party Customizable labels for download at bottom of page http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/wedding-signs-labels/custom-candy-bar-label/ Candy Bar label for bags, customizable http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2008/11/free-table-numbers-candy-buffet-signs/ Printable Candy Buffet Signs Seed Packet Templates: http://mandco.typepad.com/m_co/2008/04/seed-packet-tem.html Green PDF download http://www.erinvaledesign.com/leo_on_the_loose/2009/04/diy-scrapbook-paper-seed-packet-project-2.html tutorial using scrapbook paper & template http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2009/03/freebie-blue-tricycle-free-garden-seed-packets.html purple and green download and yellow and grey download http://maggiewang.com/2008/06/26/origami-seed-packets origami seed packet/envelope instructions http://ruffledblog.com/garden-wedding-seed-packets-with-free-printable-template/ “Thank You for Coming” printable template w/photo instructions http://www.gardensandcrafts.com/seedpackets_large_wedding.html “Wedding” Seed packet template http://www.kodak.com/ek/uploadedFiles/Content/Consumer_Products/Tips_and_Project_Center/Create/Special_Events/wedding_seed_packet.pdf Kodak’s photo seed packet template- use photo editor to add photo. Great Sites with DIY tutorials and Downloads: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/category/diy-wedding/ http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/category/freebies-downloads/ -TONS of Label templates @this site http://www.marthastewart.com/274620/our-best-clip-art#/269963 35+ of Martha’s free clipart for labels and the like http://www.weddingchicks.com DIY Photo booth props http://www.alittletipsy.com/2011/11/diy-photo-booth.html --instructions on how to DIY a large “Polaroid” Frame, and some mustache and lip printables http://www.accenttheparty.com/party-blog/view/79980 http://504stitches.com/classes-diy-tutorials-how-tos/free-printable-props-diy-photobooth/ http://blog.bridesmaid.com/2011/09/diy-photobooth-props.html DIY photo booth Ideas/instructions: http://offbeatbride.com/2010/08/diy-photo-booth http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Wedding-Photo-Booth/ this one fits in a duffle bag http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Makers-Wedding-Photo-booth/ this one looks like a giant old school camera!! http://jetplanejournal.com/diy-ipad-wedding-photobooth/ Ipad photo booth ( you still need a regular camera, but no printing just viewable on the ipad) Yay! Flags http://www.orientaltrading.com/design-your-own-natural-mini-flags-a2-48_3088-12-1.fltr?Ntt=flag Plain Brown Flags $6 for 12. Just iron on Words and go http://offbeatbride.com/2009/11/yay-wedding-flag Tutorial with different printable ‘yay’s http://ruffledblog.com/entry-6-diy-yay-flags/ tutorial using the oriental trading company flags above http://backyardconfessions.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/yay-flags-how-to/ tutorial using paper and bamboo skewers Cupcake Towers/Stands http://annies-eats.com/2010/08/19/how-to-make-a-cupcake-tower/ This one uses cans and cardboard http://www.ihearthackers.com/2011/07/14/diy-cake-stand-or-cupcake-tower/ plates and candle sticks http://modernmomentsdesigns.com/2010/12/09/mini-cupcake-stand-diy-tutorial/ individual cupcake stands- this + a mini flag = a yummy placecard http://creativeabubot.blogspot.com/2008/09/simple-cupcake-pedestal-tutorial.html another cupcake pedistal/individual stand tutorial~ | MrsAmeeraI am a daughter, Phd candidate, sister, friend and soon to wife ...I love all things wedding and I am hypnotized by sparkle...I created this blog because... well I always wanted one and now I actually have a good reason to do so....So enjoy! 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