Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
1st Come love, Then Comes Marriage, Then comes baby in the baby carriage
I was approached by my mother for some help. She and 2 of her church friends were throwing a shower for their friend's daughters... and she needed my help. The shower was for 3 sisters, 2 of which were pregnant and 1 of which was getting married. My job was to basically make a way that each girl felt honored and special, but to also make the shower cohesive. Once I figured all that out, I had to make the invitations and decorations.
Let me just say I was honored to be able to help my mom and her friends. Her friends are so kind and I've known then all since I was a baby. So, when my mom asked, I gladly accepted.
However, I had no idea how I was going to go about planning the shower when I couldn't even figure out how to get baby and marriage to mesh. I was sitting by my computer, looking at my past events, and all of a sudden it clicked. You know that old kissing song from kindergarten, "Suzie and Bobbie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. 1st Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby in a Baby Carriage." Perfect. The invites and decor played up this theme with hearts, diamond rings, and baby carriages, all in white and silver. I had a lot of fun making the decorations (although, there was a lot of paper scrunching and gluing): there were hanging mobiles, white topiaries, lots of scattered gems and rings, and white flowers.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the actual shower, but I heard it was a lot of fun. Yay. Congrats Lindesy, Kimberly and Stephanie!
Let me just say I was honored to be able to help my mom and her friends. Her friends are so kind and I've known then all since I was a baby. So, when my mom asked, I gladly accepted.
However, I had no idea how I was going to go about planning the shower when I couldn't even figure out how to get baby and marriage to mesh. I was sitting by my computer, looking at my past events, and all of a sudden it clicked. You know that old kissing song from kindergarten, "Suzie and Bobbie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. 1st Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby in a Baby Carriage." Perfect. The invites and decor played up this theme with hearts, diamond rings, and baby carriages, all in white and silver. I had a lot of fun making the decorations (although, there was a lot of paper scrunching and gluing): there were hanging mobiles, white topiaries, lots of scattered gems and rings, and white flowers.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the actual shower, but I heard it was a lot of fun. Yay. Congrats Lindesy, Kimberly and Stephanie!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Groom's Gift
The tradition of giving gifts between the bride and groom is a longstanding tradition. However, just like any other tradition, you can choose to follow it or ignore it. If you decide to give each other gifts, remember, it is the thought that counts.
While you could get your groom cufflinks, a tie, or a money clip, my favorite groom gift is cologne. It can be one of his timeless favorites, a new one that when he wears it, it will remind you both of your wedding day, it can be a vintage one that you found in a cute boutique, or one that goes with your wedding.
Plus, it's the gift that gives back to you: a great smelling husband to be.
While you could get your groom cufflinks, a tie, or a money clip, my favorite groom gift is cologne. It can be one of his timeless favorites, a new one that when he wears it, it will remind you both of your wedding day, it can be a vintage one that you found in a cute boutique, or one that goes with your wedding.
Plus, it's the gift that gives back to you: a great smelling husband to be.
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