Archive for August, 2010
The Oblivious Bride – The Registry Experience
The Oblivious Bride – The Registry Experience
no responses - Posted 08.30.10

While wedding planning can be a little stressful, one part that my fiance has been looking forward to is starting the wedding registry.  Now, readers may be aware that we’ve decided to do both a traditional registry as well as a honeymoon registry,… Read more

Bridal Shower Basics
Bridal Shower Basics
no responses - Posted 08.27.10

So you are tasked with throwing a bridal shower…what is the etiquette?  Who do you invite?  Do you need decorations?  Food?  Are games REALLY necessary? Photo by clevercupcakes Rumor has it the bridal shower custom derived back in the day… Read more

Wording Your Wedding Invitation
Wording Your Wedding Invitation
no responses - Posted 08.25.10

In light of Jenny’s newly designed STDs and invitations, I thought she (and you!) might benefit from learning or re-learning how the traditional wedding invitation is worded. Please note – everything that follows is traditional, unless I’ve… Read more

The Oblivious Bride – Invitations & Save-the-Dates
The Oblivious Bride – Invitations & Save-the-Dates
no responses - Posted 08.23.10

It’s funny how these things come in waves…  Chris and I just attended a beautiful wedding this last weekend but it’s only the first of 5 weddings we’re going to this year.  And I know at least 7 other couples who got engaged this summer who are… Read more

Comparing Photo-Sharing Sites
Comparing Photo-Sharing Sites
no responses - Posted 08.20.10

I recently read this article comparing Flickr and Picasa.  I thought the author did a good job highlighting some of the major differences between the two photo-sharing sites with a pretty unbiased opinion.  I think both services are actually… Read more

10 Ideas for Your Fall Wedding!
10 Ideas for Your Fall Wedding!
1 response - Posted 08.18.10

I hate to even bring up that fall is right around the corner, but it is! And with fall, comes beautiful orange, warm colors, and many weddings! Here are some ideas and tips for your fall wedding. 1.  Flowers are one of the first things that… Read more

The Oblivious Bride: Decorations & Décor
The Oblivious Bride: Decorations & Décor
no responses - Posted 08.16.10

Wanting our wedding to be more of an experience than simply an event, my fiancé and I agree that the wedding décor can help set the tone.  If you’re aiming for a vintage wedding or a modern wedding, a theme-based wedding or simply a garden… Read more

Photo Project Inspiration
Photo Project Inspiration
no responses - Posted 08.13.10

I’ll admit – I am having one of those creative blocks where I can’t think of original ways to use photos.  It’s not always easy coming up with fun, creative, photo projects that don’t cost an arm and a leg. As I was pondering how to decorate my… Read more

Wedding Question: What Vendors Do I Need?
Wedding Question: What Vendors Do I Need?
1 response - Posted 08.11.10

I’m getting married next year and I’m just getting started thinking about the wedding planning process. I know that some venues have “packages” but I have no idea what kinds of vendors I should look into or where to start with… Read more

The Oblivious Bride: New Traditions
The Oblivious Bride: New Traditions
1 response - Posted 08.09.10

Last week, I discussed a few wedding traditions that my fiancé and I are considering to include in our wedding festivities.  Besides those time-honored traditions, we are also thinking of a few ways to express who we are as a couple.  The hope is… Read more

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