Merry Chirstmas!

Best wishes to you & yours today and throughout the new year!

xoxo
ACH + T

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas...

Things are getting a little busy around here...I'll be back after the holiday with some news!

Side Chignon

Have you seen Martha's instructions? I love the {this is glamorous} 1-page version!

Wedding Charette by TreeSpace Studio!

I have exciting news to share with you today! I recently was chosen by Amy from TreeSpace Studio for the weekly Wedding Charette, in which she sketches out an idea for wedding paper things based on inspiration provided by the lucky winner.

I just adore what she came up with for us!





Isn't this great?



I am in love the TreeSpace Studio; the designs are original, creative, and beautiful. There more on her blog--go check it out!

Anthropologie

My mother tore this image off the back cover of the Anthropologie catalog. I could never pull off the shoes in a million years, but there's something I love about the soft lace and black waistband. What do you think?

Kate Spade

I love this dress by Kate Spade for a bridal shower or some other wedding celebration.

Bow + polka dots + full skirt = love.



P.S. And this one, too!

New Stationery

It's going to be quite a challenge to use up all my monogrammed stationery between now and June! However, I'm already enjoying searching for replacements. I love these cards from Checkerboard Ltd (found today on OKL), but of course I want to find something a little more traditional, too. What are your favorite sources for terrific stationery?

Wedobo

It seems like every day I hear of a new "members only" or "deal of the day" website. I thought I'd maxed out with memberships to Gilt, One King's Lane, Groupon, and Living Social. Then, I read KAG's post on Wedobo, and the great deal she found on a name change kit. I'm pretty excited to see what else they offer over the next few weeks. If you want an invite/referral, let me know!

Seersucker Wedding Gown!

Click for a larger view. Oh My Goodness.

(From here).

Happy Birthday to me!

While I'm off celebrating/studying with T, I wanted to pass along this quick link from New York Magazine:

Shop-A-Matic: Wedding Favors

What's your favorite?

Succulents & Sweet Tea

Southern Wedding Magazine never fails me...


I love the seating at this elegant backyard reception in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Look, no tent! I wish we had the luxury of weather that predictable up in DC!


We will definitely be serving sweet tea at the wedding, and, most likely, organic lemonade (see here for my love of the stuff!). I think this presentation is so simple & lovely, and yet elegant, too.


Don't they just look so happy! And, I think this is one of the nicest outdoor dance floors I've seen.

South Carolina Wedding

I don't think I could convince T to wear a bow-tie, but other than that, isn't it great to see you ideas in action?

Wedding Party Oufit Ideas...as of today

As of today, this is what I'm picturing for our bridesmaids and groomsmen; what do you think?

Wedding Party Outfits 8/10 by makingstuff featuring Sperry shoes

J.Crew Navy Cotton Cady Bridesmaid Dress
$225 - jcrew.com
More J Crew dresses »

Brooks Brothers | Classic Two-Button Prep Blazer
$228 - brooksbrothers.com
More Brooks blazers »

Personalized Navajo Resort Sandals
$158 - saksfifthavenue.com
More Jack Rogers sandals »

Sperry Topsider Shoe
$78 - urbanoutfitters.com
More Sperry shoes »

ASOS Oversized Pearl Stud Earrings
$8.42 - asos.com
More ASOS earrings »

Essential chino in regular fit - J.Crew
$60 - jcrew.com

JoS. A. Bank Regimental Guard Stripe Tie
$60 - josbank.com

Iris Bouquet
carolynsflowers.net

Stephen Bonanno Bridesmaids

So, it used to be that if a bride ordered six pairs of Bonannos for her bridesmaids, she got a pair for herself for free. Does anyone know if this is still true? Either way, I love the monogrammed Emma's, and I think it would be nice to have coordinating navy and white sandals for all of my bridesmaids (and a pair with my new monogram for me for the reception). But do you think sandals are too casual for a church wedding?

Oh, hi there!

I've made a resolution to become a better commenter, so if you're over here because I commented on your post, please say hi! I want everyone to know that I am an absolutely loyal daily reader for many blogs, but I don't always (read: almost never) take the time to comment. I'm trying to get better about it! I love what you all have to say, so thank you for being such fabulous bloggers!

~ACH

P.S. My other, non-wedding blog can be found at Making Stuff and Doing Things!

Bridesmaid Gifts

I don't usually click on links from The Knot that are trying to sell you stuff, but in procrastinating on studying this morning, I decided to check out the wedding party gift sale they're having. Aren't these bags great (and under $20, too)? I think they would look great with a grass green or bright red monogram. I'm imagining them stuffed with either "June in DC" supplies (a waterbottle, sunscreen, snacks) or "wedding weekend survival" supplies (a waterbottle, sunscreen, snacks but also bandaids, asprin, and bobby pins). What would you fill them with?

P.S. I love these, too! MapTotes are the best, and they come in all different cities/areas!

Rubber Stamp Wedding Invites?

Inspired by an old card, Hannah used RubberStamps.net to create custom stamps with artwork she uploaded herself, and stamped save-the-dates and invitations on paper purchased at Kate’s Paperie in New York.

via Snippet and Ink

I actually really like the way these invitations turned out, so I went over to RubberStamps.net and tried to make my own invitation rubber stamps. The site was pretty easy to navigate, but I couldn't find any of the lovely fonts Hannah used. Has anyone ever tried to make their own rubber stamps using another site? Has anyone ever seen rubber stamp invites in real life--how do they look?

Pre-Wedding Yoga

I like the idea of doing a bridal party yoga session (not in our dresses as above) the morning of the wedding. I think it would a nice way to relax and destress before the big day. However, a friend of mine thinks it sounds like I'm trying to get one more "workout" in for my bridesmaids, and will be "just one more mandated activity" during the wedding weekend. What do you think?

Wedgewood Cakes

Although it doesn't quite match the "theme" of my wedding, I am just in love with Wedgewood-inspired wedding cakes. The more I look at wedding magazines/blogs, the more things I find that I love that don't quite "match." Does that mean I should change the overall theme of my wedding, or just accept that there are some things I find beautiful that might not make it into my wedding?

Chelsea Clinton's Wedding: Pictures

While I have to say all the commotion was a little much, I love a "royal" wedding--and the lovely daughters of past and present presidents are about as close as we get here in America. I think Chelsea was just stunning, and her father and new husband are cute as can be. I can't wait for more photos to come out!

Best. Wedding. Video. Ever.

Max, Margaux, & The Marvelows from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

The bride doesn't look stressed out, the groom doesn't look drunk/scared; everyone just looks like they're having a great time!

Boden Bridesmaid Dresses: Blue/Green

So many options! And don't you just adore that last one...

Boden Bridesmaid Dresses: Blue/Purple

So pretty. And they would complement the stained glass windows at the church!

Boden Bridesmaid Dresses: Red/Pink

The girls don't have to be "in uniform," but they still "match!"