Awareness Ribbons!

This is one of those non-wedding related posts. However, I feel passionate about it and want to bring awareness to Awareness Ribbons. Awareness Ribbons are a way to raise awareness and remind people of the struggle with diseases that many families face. I know that we see random colors and wonder what they mean or maybe go on with what we are doing without giving them any thought. I would REALLY like to encourage you to have a cause that means something to you. I have several. When you look at the single red ribbon below, it represents the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. I worked in that field for years and there is still so many obstacles to cross when it comes to preventing it. The colorful Puzzle Ribbon is for Autism Awareness. One of my best friends has a nephew with Autism. He is such a wonderful kid and there is still so much to be done in research for Autism prevention/awareness. The Pink Ribbon is for breast cancer-I lost a cousin to this disease. To learn more about Awareness Ribbons click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awareness_ribbons

Peace, Angela

A Beautiful Saree Selection...

Being the nontraditional bride to be that I am, I want to do something different after our ceremony. I am not sure that I want to keep on my gown the entire evening. I know that in Africa and India women wear Saree's (Sari's) in an array of colors for their wedding day. I am HIGHLY considering wearing a Saree for majority of the reception. Here are some beautiful ones that I like:

Peace, Angela

Kenneth Pool Gowns

As I continie looking for my dream gown, here are some others that caught my eye. These are by FAB designer Kenneth Pool. The first dress makes me want to give up burgers and fries FOE-EV-UH! That is my favorite of the three. His website is found here: http://kennethpool.com/ Peace, Angela

Proud to be a Charleston, South Carolina Bride!

I am so excited and proud to be a SC Bride! One of the "Knotties" from the South Carolina Board on the Knot.com created this cute little logo/picture for us. I love the Palmetto Trees in the background. This has SC written all over it! How adorable!

Peace, Angela

Honeymoon time!

We love to travel! I am always eager to get new stamps in my passport! I love it!! Once you get that International travel bug, you cannot get rid of it. Please believe it. There are so many places that we want to see globally. Here is a spot that I came across while searching for Honeymoon spots. This locale is: Hotel Raito located on the Amalfi Coast. Think Italy! I am drooling over this beautiful location. Peace, Angela

LIGHT it up!

I have been so busy that wedding planning has kinda taken a backseat for a little bit. However, I am back now and will be planning more. Well, today's post is on CANDLES!

I love candles! I think that candles can add that special, dramatic flare and be an addition for a romantic ambiance in a room or venue. We will mos def have tons of candles. Here are examples that I like how they used candles to LIGHT up a room. This is a very inexpensive way to add extra lighting without paying an arm and a leg for it.

Peace, Angela

Centerpieces with attitude!

I am so loving these two centerpieces for our tablescapes at the reception. I mean, really? Seriously? Who knew that centerpieces could have 'tude? I am LOVIN' them BOTH! (Sigh) What's a woman to do with such beautiful options? Can you say FIEEEERCE?

Peace, Angela

Southern Wedding Magazine Blog!

This is a wedding board from The Southern Wedding Magazine Blog. I love this magazine, as well as their on-line blog (http://www.swsmag.net/) This is definitely one of my FAV Blogs!!! I love the ideas here and their attention to details!

Peace, Angela

Nadri earrings.

Regardless of how I wear my hair, I do know that I want earrings that are elegant and that dangle or drop. These cuties are by NADRI. Nadri can be found at Nordstroms. Nadri has so many beautiful pieces of jewelry that it is hard to decide on just one pair! Which do you like best?
Here is the link to the Nadri jewelry store at Nordstroms: http://shop.nordstrom.com/SR?KeyWord=nadri&searchorigin=KeywordSearch

Peace, Angela

Regeti's Photography!

Based out of Virginia, the Regeti's have a great eye and keen sense of what makes great pictures! These are from their blog (http://blog.regeti.com/). I'll be posting more of their work in future blogs. Enjoy!

Peace, Angela

The Knot is great!

The Knot.com is a wedding planning site that has tons of resources for brides and grooms to be. These were made at http://www.theknot.com/. This feauture allows you to see how you will look in various dresses, hairstyles and veils, etc. It was very neat to play around with these. Here are a few below.

Peace, Angela

Be our guest!

Invitations are typically the first impression that your guest will have pertaining to your wedding. An invitation can state whether an event is formal or casual. Trendy or traditional. Chic or eclectic. I have been to and been in a great deal of weddings. Usually the invitations were simple and concise. There is nothing wrong with that. However, I have only gotten one invitation to a wedding that really WOWED me and then another that I just though was very nice and reflected the couple. We want our invitations to set the mood for our wedding. We have gone back and forth over should they be square, rectangular, pocket folds, have enclosures or not have enclosures and if so, what enclosures. I mean really, all of this for invitations? Yep. All of that. We have come across a few companies that make very nice personal invitations in whatever color, paper stock and style we would like. The verdict is still out on this. However, here are some that we really like. The first is my FAV out of the three below. What do you think?

Peace, Angela

YES WE DID!

Jimmy Choo for me and you!

When I came across these shoes by the one and only FAB designer JIMMY CHOO, I knew that I had to show you guys! I LOVE THEM!! If you are unfamiliar with JIMMY CHOO, please visit http://www.jimmychoo.com/ and take a look or google him! THESE ARE FIERCE!