genius!

Real Simple just sent out their weekly wedding email...

It includes a link to their Wedding Flower Finder which selects flowers based on time of year, colors and size. I love widgets and this one is actually useful!

I did it twice and selected Fall, Yellow/Green & Purple/Blue with Large blooms:

This bouquet from theknot.com has both hydrangea and lisianthus!

The little widget also recommends Dahlias - love these:

Another from theknot.com with calla lilies, roses, dahlias, and cymbidium orchids. I'd prefer a more muted soft pink or yellows and blues...

things that make you go awwww

Couple celebrate 80th wedding anniversary I love that the official wedding anniversary symbols go all the way up to 80... ♥

inspiration

I'm pretty sure inspiration boards are a requirement in the blog world... here's one from Snippet & Ink that I LOVE:Snippet & Ink

Now, I just need to work on creating my own that incorporates shells and sea horses!

yes, i'm still awake...

Best of craigslist tonight - love the description:

UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND GIFT FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM WHO HAVE EVERYTHING, OR THE ANNIVERSARY GIFT FOR A GOLDEN COUPLE.

BEAUTIFUL DETAILED WEDDING PARTY MADE UP OF MINISTER WITH BIBLE, BRIDE WITH BOUQUET, GROOM WITH TAILS, AND 3 BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS. DELICATE AND SPECIAL BASED ON BEING MADE FROM PIPECLEANERS IN THE 1930s. $75 for set. pics upon request.

wii weekend

The weather is terrible so the "run" I was planning on taking today has now morphed into a hour on the wii fit... but I'm just wondering if anyone has had any weight loss success on this thing?
I know several ladies over at WeddingBee have talked about buying it but nothing about their results. I guess it's better than sitting on the couch blogging ;)

Now it's the groom's turn

Together we've discussed suit options and I've bought the groomsmen's ties, but now it's allll Andy:

Andy’s suit & tie. We’ve got the pocket square, but no tie.

He won’t wear a navy suit and prefers a 3-button (I like 2-button), but here are some dapper options, courtesy of Jcrew.com and Banana Republic. Can you tell I've been influenced by last night's Mad Men marathon?

Don't the BR guys looked incredibly bored?!

This is more my vision than Andy's, but I think groomsmen’s socks are a fun touch and they double as a gift ;)

Also, Andy's on the prowl for his own tie!

Here's what I had in mind...

Andy's take on the theme - I love it!

both from VeraBradley.com

I'm hoping the VB tie works out... I ordered it from the Oak Brook store and it should arrive Friday! I'm a little worried about the blues and greens matching but I hope this is one more thing I can cross off the list!

So, the socks... what do you think, uber lame? added expense?

Mr. Baby 'Bowski

Andy just made my day by sending this to me at work...
I wish I was there!

best. toast. ever.

I know this is old, but it's still awesome!



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