While I wouldn’t exactly consider myself a foodie, I do really enjoy eating good food. And I love trying new things.

About a year or so ago, I was browsing through my StumbleUpon recommendations and happened  upon foodgawker.com. Excuse me, while I wipe the drool from my chin. Purely pictorial, if this site doesn’t get your appetite going nothing will.

Chili recipe on foodgawker.com

I guess you have to be wondering what this has to do with weddings. Well, I just noticed that foodgawker has a sister site, weddinggawker.com [squeal]. Short on ideas? Need some inspiration? This site is perfect for providing a jumpstart.

Centerpieces on weddinggawker.com

Enjoy!

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I know I’ve been gone a while.. but my wedding planning hiatus is coming to an end on Wednesday.. Don’t worry – I have some wedding goodies for you!

Be back soon!

~DetroitGyrl

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Hey all!

I know you missed me, but DetroitGyrl has been holding down the fort in fine fashion.

I thought I’d check in with a gift idea for your bridesmaids. I know wedding jewelry is popular, but everyone isn’t that fancy all the time. So maybe you go for something a little more casual.

My sister-in-law owns a design company specializing in bookmarks, magnets and jewelry featuring inspirational poems and quotes from up-and-coming poet Asher Grayson.

Word on the street is that there is even a free gift with purchase of a bracelet. Just tell her I sent you.

If you’re interested in her fine fares, or have any questions, just email sales@lmcarterdesigns.com

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Seems like ALL of our friends are getting engaged and having weddings. From the time we were engaged (NYE) until our wedding next June – we will have attended 9 weddings. It’s insane. We have 3 in the next month. I’m taking a break from planning until September.. I just can’t take all this wedding stuff. (I’m only HALF serious)

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Exactly one year from today I will be Mrs. DetroitGyrl.. Or is that Mrs. DetroitBoy? Hmm. decisions.

Anywho. It’s the one year mark and that means – according to EVERY wedding planning guide – there are things that need to be checked off this month. I feel like we’re a little ahead of the game right now.. but that could change at any minute if I go weeks without planning anything.

I guess it’s really time for me to get in gear with some of the other things I have on my list besides – venue and dress. I did send out my official invites to my bridesmaids, maid of honor and matron of honor. Let’s hope they all say yes.

Next on my list.
1. Shoes for my dress so it can begin the alteration stages.
2. Nailing down my wedding coordinator.
3. Save the dates.. they are already designed.. I just need to order them.
4. Second revision of Guest list.
5. COUPONS, COUPONS, COUPONS for everything Decor related.

I’ll update you soon on the things that we have totally nailed down.

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It’s almost June – which means our wedding will be 1 year away. We’re very excited.. but we still don’t have a venue yet. We have a few ideas – but nothing set in stone yet. We got a chance to see our top two venues on April 23rd. We still haven’t made a decision – both have their perks, both have their downfalls…

We’ll certainly nail one down by June 30th – so I’ll keep you all posted..

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