2009 August | 12k Wedding Blog

August 5, 2009 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: DIY, The Bride's Stuff

Now that it’s getting down to the wire (T minus 17 and counting), I’m trying to figure out my accessories.

Bridal headpieces come in all different styles and designs but I think I’ve narrowed it down to two I really like. One, the mantilla veil, I think is a little more formal and I think I’ll wear one like that for the ceremony. But for the reception, I don’t want to be weighed down by a veil, but I would like a little fancy in my hair.

I’ve decided to wear my hair down, something like this, but with tighter curls:

I love the idea of a casual headband dressed up for the occasion. It should stay put and hopefully I won’t have to fuss with a comb or bobby pins while I’m cuttin a rug on the dance floor.

The steal option would involve a little DIY, but it shouldn’t be too involved. I’d by a regular headband and just wrap it in ivory ribbon before securing the flower to the headband.

Splurge ($675):

Source: Jennifer Behr Bridal Collection

Steal(~$55):

Source: Etsy Seller jennypickle

So I need a little reassurance before I order the steal flower. Help me out here – should I do it?

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Wedding Invitations!

August 3, 2009 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: Behind the Scenes

You already know all the headache I’ve gotten from these invitations. Well here they are by popular demand. I know it’s hard to see on a computer screen, but the front has a series of dots that form larger circles for the border across the top. The back the same pattern in alternating colors.

Wedding Invitation Front cora-invite-2

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Latex Balloon for the Reception Centerpiece?

August 1, 2009 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: Reception

I’ve been thinking more and more about the centerpieces for the tables. I just don’t know what I’d put in these vases. I was going through my wedding files on my computer this morning and ran across a picture I’d saved a while ago. I’ve probably posted it already but who know when and in what context. Me thinks I might be able to use it though.

Balloon Table Numbers

What if we did a large 36″ ivory balloon at every table, along with a bud vase with one or two inexpensive flowers, and the information cards like these I plan to hijack, which include the menu, afterparty plans and the table number?

What do you think? Could I pull it off?

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