Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Pricy Headbands

If I had an unlimited budget, I would surely have a Swarovski Crystal Headband like this stunning bride.....

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It's really not as expensive as I thought it would be. But at $180.00 (for a headband!?) that's way outta my league! Even the headband with fewer crystals is still out of my reach at $125.00. But are they not gorgeous!?

Invitation Inspiration

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I fell in love with this quote/saying the instant I saw it! I'm hoping to be able to incorporate it into our invitations and maybe programs too.

Monday, June 29, 2009

OMG!!!!!

I just opened my e-mail and found this pleasant surprise....

"Hey Kristal!
I hope your summer is going well! I have some good news...YOUR DRESS IS HERE! It looks so good! Please feel free to come in any time and try it on! I can't wait for you to see it.
All the best,
Carolyn"

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am so flippin' excited!!!! I was seriously considering sending Carolyn an e-mail today to see if she had any news. Great minds think alike! :D

I'm hoping to make it to the salon late this week or maybe on Saturday if they're open!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Relief for Aching Feet

Weird blog title, I know. ;)

While in Payless last week to return some shoes, I found some adorable white eyelet flats. They were originally $22.99 but they were on sale for $12.99. Payless is having their by one get one half off sale though so they ended up being just under $7.00 after tax!! They are so adorable and will be perfect for me to wear at the reception. I can't find them on their website but I snapped a pic to show you.
(Source: yours truly)

Cute huh?

Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael's 10% Coupon!!!

Ok ladies, I got an e-mail from Michael's about their one day Summer Madness Sale that's going on tomorrow and wanted to pass it on to you! Click on the ad below to take you to the 10% off printable coupon! Be sure to pass this on! :D


And just for fun....

Inspiration Board

So I just finished creating my very own inspiration board. I like it but am not completely in love with it. Check out this post over on weddingbee.com for info about creating your own board. And be sure to check out Mosaic Maker for a super easy way to pull your board together! Anyways, here is my board, be sure to let me know what you think!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

New Accessories for Little Ol' Me!

If you've been following my blog for a while now or have stalked the archives then I'm sure you've seen posts about my accessories for the big day. I blogged about the brooch for my bouquet, my earrings, my headpiece, and my clutch. I've made some changes to my accessories though.

There is only one wedding related purchase that I've regretted (thus far). I've been having major doubts about the earrings I purchased when I ordered my dress and veil. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love them but I don't think they're right for my dress. My dress is covered in very delicate lace and also has some beading and embroidery as well.* I had begun feeling like the earrings I purchased would look to "heavy" and "chunky" compared to the style of my dress. Not only that, but all my other accessories have rhinestone detail. While the earrings are crystal (and rhinestones are crystal too), I was still worried about this. See said earrings below:
(Source: yours truly)

While Charles were out shopping over the weekend I found some earrings I absolutely love! I think they will be absolutely perfect with my dress and other accessories! Just like the bracelets for the flower girls, I found the earrings at JcPenny's for 50% off! They were originally $22.00. They are Austrian Crystal Rhinestone earrings, here they are:
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The rhinestones look black because they are so clear that they picked up the black from my camera.

I also saw a stunning bracelet that I instantly fell in love with. I'd been contemplating a bracelet for a while since I won't be wearing a necklace and when I saw it, I knew I had to have it. Charles saw me holding it and said something like "That would look so good on you!". So of course I bought it. The original price on it was also $22.00 and it was also 50% off. It is also made of Austrian Crystal Rhinestones, here it is:
(Source: yours truly-click to enlarge)
Again, the rhinestones look black because they are so clear that they picked up the black from my camera.

So now here are all of my accessories and what they look like together:
(all images source: yours truly-made using mosaic maker)

So what do you think, do the new earrings and the bracelet look better with everything else? I'm completely loving the look of everything together!

*I know you haven't been able to see pics of my dress and once it comes in (hopefully in the next few weeks) and I'm able to go try it on and get pictures I promise to somehow make it so you (but not the FI) can see them!

BrideShare

What's BrideShare? The Broke-Ass-Bride came up with this awesome site where brides can buy, sell and share items from their weddings! How smart is she? And how helpful will this be to all of us!? Things are just starting out but you need to go check out the site and sign up to become a member!

If you sign up, be sure to add me as your friend! :)