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Throughout this week I will post 3 different collections of images from the boudoir workshop I did a couple weeks ago.

There are SO many images that I love. Mostly because the model was *GORGEOUS* …. seriously. Curvy, full lips, thick red hair …. lovely.

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Those 2 really put a lot of thought and personal touches into their day. It was so cool to look at all the details and know that they both decided on these things together to make sure the day was a real reflection of their personalities.

This, of course, involved a little bit of creativity and thinking-outside-the-box.

You might be surprised to learn that their centerpieces were all silk flowers. Gorgeous, easy, could be done ahead of time, and cost-effective for the exotic flowers.

They purchased the square and rectangle vases (maybe from Michael’s or Walmart?) and were able to fill them with sand ahead of time (no need to worry about water and freshness-sell-by-dates when dealing with silk flowers).

The flowers were all bought and trimmed ahead of time …

Ok, theoretically this could all be done ahead of time. I think, actually, someone ran out of time and they were all done the night before. Impressive but not ideal. Also, not necessary when doing this kind of centerpiece.

The centerpieces as a whole consisted of 1 tall, square vase with sand and flowers, and 2 shorter, rectangle vases with sand and (lit) candles.

Easy.

These were all detailed with shells and burlap throughout the room….

So classy and so easy. I’m all about lessening the stress as much as possible on your wedding day.

I hope these photos and centerpieces gave you ideas for your own DIY wedding projects!

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True story : *almost* moved to tears when I saw her in the first time. Seriously. Gorgeous dress. Gorgeous girl. PERFECT style dress for her.

You’ll see.

In 5 months from tomorrow.

But, I thought I’d tell you a little bit about her experience, in case it helps other brides and grooms out there shopping for their attire, dealing with vendors and other details of wedding planning ….

{FYI: Kaitlin is my husband’s sister and I will be her maid-of-honor at her wedding in August. Jamie Delaine will photograph.}

Kaitlin lives in Orange County. Just south of Los Angeles. Both are homes to fancy-schmancy-high-end-bridal-boutique. She has PLENTY of lovely bridal boutiques to choose from. Plenty.

But, like any bride, she looks for her wedding dress wherever she is.

When we were in Idaho for Chris and Nichole’s wedding, Kaitlin went to this tiny storefront wedding dress shop (if my memory serves me correct, it was Affordable Elegance Bridal in Couer d’Alene).

Here’s the amazing thing about this bridal shop : Kaitlin felt taken-care-of by the attendant. Even though we/she didn’t have an appointment, we were able to walk in and get help promptly, efficiently and thoroughly. The attendant even suggested Kaitlin try on a crinoline even though she didn’t think of it herself.

Katie went into that shop 3 times during her visit. And on the last one she ordered her dress.

Even though it was in a shop a million miles away from her home and wedding (give or take).

That’s OK. Katie was in love with the dress and confident in the vendor.

And, girls, here’s the lesson. If you don’t feel valued by a vendor when they are still *trying* to get your business, how are they going to treat you as it gets closer to the wedding date?

Choose a florist who is genuinely interested in your vision for your wedding day and not just one who will press upon you flowers that are trendy or cheap or otherwise. Choose an officiant who makes you feel comfortable. Choose a wedding dress from a vendor you can TRUST to get you the dress you ordered and on time.

You’re worth it.

Image source: Nick Onken’s Iceland project

Let me open up your world to the magic that is RSS feeds!

I use Google Reader to follow, organize and read many many (probably over 200) blogs on the interwebs. I learn SO much about SO many different subjects from these blogs. The internet is a wonderful place (thanks Al Gore!). ….

I couldn’t do it with out Google Reader.

I had the brilliant plan to do a huge big how-to post with photos and arrows and steps.

But then, I remembered that I learned about Google Reader from my dear friend Melissa Jill …. So lets throw some blog-love her way.

Go check out Melissa’s easy directions on how to set-up and use Google Reader!

P.S. I’m not going to tell you how many blogs I follow. You might not believe it. But, believe me when I say it’s sooo easy to do with a blog reader (vs browser bookmarks).