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How cute is the vintage-y detailing on the bodice of this dress -- 





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An Etsy Wedding Event

I really wish stuff like this was around when I was planning my wedding ... thanks to 100 Layer Cake for sharing the news!


A Wedding Event by Etsy (click the link to be taken to 100 Layer Cake for all of the details)

(Image courtesy of 100 Layer Cake)

Sundance Bridal

One of my favorite stores for unique jewelry -- Sundance Catalog -- has just introduced a bridal collection.  Their unique engagement rings and wedding bands are so beautiful. 


Look at this unusual emerald engagement ring -- 

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And this band actually reminds me a lot of my wedding band ... 

Source: sundancecatalog.com via NYC on Pinterest

Modcloth wedding dresses

Have you ever checked out the selection of dresses at Modcloth?  I really love their vintage-inspired pieces.  Well, many of their dresses would make beautiful wedding dresses, especially if you are planning a more casual wedding (say at City Hall) or if you just have that retro sensibility.

Here are some of my recent favorites:

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twobirds at Nordstrom

How cool is it that Nordstrom is now carrying twobirds bridesmaids dresses?

Party on a Stick

Along with not having a proper photo booth, my wedding regrets include not having these awesome Mad Men photo booth props -- 

(Image courtesy of LittleRetreats on Etsy)

Happy Anniversary

It's really hard to fathom right now how it could possibly be a year ago that we were married. Each time I look back at these pictures, I get a little sad. I miss planning, I miss being a bride, and I miss the immeasurable feeling of joy from that day. But it could never compare with the joy of being Kevin's wife.

In celebration of our first wedding anniversary, I wanted to share some of my favorite photos from the day- 

Getting my makeup done

Getting dressed

Kevin getting his tie on

Making my entrance

Our ceremony struck just the right notes - it was warm and lighthearted

Making our vows to each other (and my sister with her waterworks)

 

Pronounced husband and wife

One of my favorite photos from the day 

 Our day on the farm

My husband jumping for joy

Our first dance

Another favorite

With our friends

Dancing and laughing

Taking a walk to the corn maze

Our cake

The barn at night

(All images courtesy of Geoffrey Tischman Photography)

Almost a year

It's really scary to think that it's already been more than a year since my bridal shower ... which means it's almost been a year since our wedding.

Not ready to think that far ahead yet!

Congratulations . . .

... to all of the same sex couples getting LEGALLY married in my home city of New York today. I am so incredibly happy for you!

And if you haven't already, take the pledge on Freedom to Marry. I did.

Cute shoe options

If you're planning to change into different shoes during your reception / party, then I would definitely check out some of these new options from Payless ... they're super cute!

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Honestly, for what you need them for -- which is to dance and party like a maniac -- and no one will even see your shoes ... these are fine, trust me :)

Beautiful photos

I know I'm a little late to the party in commenting on this wedding, but seriously how beautiful and inspiring are these photos?

If you're at all worried about every little detail of your wedding day going perfectly, then take some notes on this couple's ability to deal with the unexpected very gracefully...I can only hope that we would have been as calm and positive if this happened to us!

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Guest posting today at Pretty Rambles

Hi all - I am guest posting today over at Pretty Rambles ... check it out!

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Recaps: The food

It occurred to me that I never really recapped the AMAZING food we had at the wedding ... how is that possible?! How could I forget the most amazing part?!

Our caterer, Bon Soir, helped us create the most amazing pit BBQ menu for the reception, and let us choose carnival desserts just as we wanted.

The best, most mouth-watering way to recap the grub for you is just to show you in pictures ...

Crispy Dumplings

Stuffed Mushrooms

Bruschetta

Steamed Dumplings

A little of everything

Serrano Ham-wrapped Asparagus

Crab Cakes

Roasted Vegetable Antipasto

Garden Salad

Texas BBQ Beef Brisket

North Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Four-cheese Mac 'n' Cheese

Zeppole

Deep Fried Oreos

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blueberry Cobbler

Apple Crisp

Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream

(All images courtesy of Geoff Tischman Photography)