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The Importance of a Wedding Day Itinerary

April 27th, 2011

{image source} by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor} How many times have you attended a wedding and the Bride ends up running late or the passenger van hired to shuttle the guests didn’t show up on time. Or what about the time the cake designer got lost and the Bride couldn’t find her number to [...]

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by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor}

How many times have you attended a wedding and the Bride ends up running late or the passenger van hired to shuttle the guests didn’t show up on time. Or what about the time the cake designer got lost and the Bride couldn’t find her number to find out where she was. These are small examples of why Wedding Day Itineraries are important to keeping everyone on track and vendors accountable for their actions. Start your itinerary out with when the first vendor plans to arrive. Usually this would be hair/makeup providers and make sure each vendor being used throughout the day is on the list. Next, make sure on the itinerary the contact person, arrival time and phone number is listed next to each vendor. For the florist, ensure the time is listed for arrival time for the bridal party flowers, flowers at the ceremony site and flowers at the reception site. For the photographer, ensure all times are listed showing when they will arrive for pictures while getting ready, formal shots and receptions arrival. These are tips that will keep everyone sane and happy on the big day!

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oh Martha!

April 20th, 2011

How we adore you! Review on the Martha Stewart Wedding Issue by Sam Hamilton {a hanle Contributor}

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How we adore you! Review on the Martha Stewart Wedding Issue
by Sam Hamilton {a hanle Contributor}

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Molten Lava

April 15th, 2011

also published for The White Library Molten Lava Cakes This super simple recipe is sure to make your mouth water!!! You will need: 1 cup of chocolate chips with a few extra for good luck! 1 stick butter 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour Melt the chocolate [...]

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also published for The White Library

Molten Lava Cakes

This super simple recipe is sure to make your mouth water!!!

You will need:

1 cup of chocolate chips with a few extra for good luck!
1 stick butter
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth in the microwave, or over the stove on low (be sure not to burn it). Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs, yolks and sugar in a large bowl. Add in the chocolate mixture. Slowly whisk in the flour. Pour equally into 4 ramekins and bake on a cookie sheet for 11-13 minutes at 450 degrees (time varies on the oven, so the first time you make this keep a eye on it and take note to the time). The center should be runny and the outside should be a brownie consistency. Let cool for 15 minutes and enjoy this yummy goodness!

 

Have a great weekend folks!!!

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Happy 50th MOM!

April 15th, 2011

  Happy Happy 50th Birthday to my Mom!!!!!!Hope you have a great day!!! Love ya! LUV, Brittany & Anthony      

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Happy Happy 50th Birthday to my Mom!!!!!!Hope you have a great day!!! Love ya!

LUV,

Brittany & Anthony

 

 

 

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The Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses Trend

April 11th, 2011

{image source} {image source} by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor} Have you ever been in a wedding where you had to wear a wedding dress that just wasn’t right for you…the color, the fit, the style. Well thank heaven for the mismatched bridesmaid dress trend! I love this trend as I think this makes for [...]

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by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor}

Have you ever been in a wedding where you had to wear a wedding dress that just wasn’t right for you…the color, the fit, the style. Well thank heaven for the mismatched bridesmaid dress trend! I love this trend as I think this makes for a happy and enthused bridal party. It is very pretty and chic to have your girls wear dresses in the same color tone, but in a style that fits their body type. Or you can have them wear the same color, but in a style that fits their personality. The bonus of all this is that your bridesmaid will most likely pick a dress that they will be happy to wear to another celebration/party because it just says “me”. This is a trend we will be seeing much more of, especially for those Brides planning DIY Chic weddings!

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Review of Anthropologie BHLDN Wedding Collection

April 9th, 2011

by Sam Hamilton {a hanle Contributor} Hello everyone! I’m pretty sure every single wedding blog out there reviewed the new bridal collection from Anthropologie, BHLDN. The collection took me a while to really look at and I felt like to form an honest opinion, I needed to take the day and let it soak in. [...]

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by Sam Hamilton {a hanle Contributor}

Hello everyone! I’m pretty sure every single wedding blog out there reviewed the new bridal collection from Anthropologie, BHLDN. The collection took me a while to really look at and I felt like to form an honest opinion, I needed to take the day and let it soak in.

And it has!

My verdict? It’s a definite hit, with a few misses.

Overall, I’m in love. The textures alone in the gowns and dresses are stunning. I love that they played with that. The vintage details that have been added to the dresses truly give the “out-of-grandma’s-attic” feel, albeit, for a hefty price. Yes, these gowns are GORGEOUS, but as with anything from Anthropologie, very expensive. I think that might be the collection’s biggest downfall. I, of course, didn’t expect this collection to be super affordable, but I also wasn’t expecting the price tags currently attached to the dresses and accessories. Two of the weddings gowns offered are $600, a few at $1,000 and the rest can go up to $4,000, which isn’t bad. However, the bridesmaids/special occasion gowns start at $200, most average $350, and some go up to over $1,000. Unless you’re having a platinum wedding, I don’t think the majority of these dresses are affordable for most bridesmaids, sadly. I also wasn’t fond of the bubble-hemmed dresses, which seemed outdated (and not in a classy vintage way!) The accessories, I thought, were priced most outrageously, unfortunately. I found the jewelry pieces, especially, to be way, way overpriced, even for Anthropologie. A lot of the jewelry pieces seemed very simple and not quite as unique considering the price tag. I feel like the brand really took advantage of the “bridal” association with these pieces and really jacked up the prices. However, some of the cover-ups and shoes I thought were decently priced and well worth the cost.

Overall, a stunningly beautiful collection that I adore. I really do. I hope that over time, they continue to develop this collection to include more styles at accessible price points for the average bride and her bridesmaids.

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Collaboration with Fran Cozzone

April 8th, 2011

So here are my incredibly delayed photos of the collaboration shoot Brittany and I did with Fran!  Sorry these are so late, I hope you enjoy them!   Photos: Diana Headpiece & victorian styled necklace: Francesca Cozzone Make-up: Abby Wier Model: Mackenzie Hernandez Cloths: Re-Threads Special thanks to Abby for doing make-up and to Re-Threads [...]

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So here are my incredibly delayed photos of the collaboration shoot Brittany and I did with Fran!  Sorry these are so late, I hope you enjoy them!

 

Photos: Diana

Headpiece & victorian styled necklace: Francesca Cozzone

Make-up: Abby Wier

Model: Mackenzie Hernandez

Cloths: Re-Threads

Special thanks to Abby for doing make-up and to Re-Threads for letting us use your awesome vintage clothes!

 

 

 

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The Power of Frugal Flowers

April 6th, 2011

{image Source} by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor} Can you imagine a wedding without flowers? I can’t! You don’t have to spend a big percent of your wedding budget on flowers to make a statement. Flowers arranged in a vignette or bought wholesale and done in a DIY chic way can make a powerful statement [...]

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by Sandra Downie {a hanle Contributor}

Can you imagine a wedding without flowers? I can’t! You don’t have to spend a big percent of your wedding budget on flowers to make a statement. Flowers arranged in a vignette or bought wholesale and done in a DIY chic way can make a powerful statement and this still allows you to be cost conscious. A wonderful idea for floral vases is to use mason jars or vases that you can find while scouring flea markets and thrift stores. Tied with a little twine or ribbon, these can make beautiful centerpieces. Want to save money on your bouquet? The power of one is amazing. Meaning one type of flower that you can buy in bulk and tied beautifully together is a chic and beautiful way to walk down the aisle in style. At the end of the day, your guests are going to remember the food and the fun, so spend your budget on feeding them well and entertaining them in interactive ways.

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