I can't believe that we only have about two months left until the big day!
It was a pretty exciting weekend since I had my trial hair appointment and a wonderful photo session with my father-in-law to be. After getting all gussied up, we headed to Bass Lake Park where I will be married in June.
It was really exciting to see the park with all of its spring colors and despite a stern wind every now and again, it was such a gorgeous day for pictures. The only down side was getting my shoes stuck in the deck several time, but I am glad I learned my lesson early. Now I have an excuse to go shoe shopping. :P
Here are a few of my favorites, enjoy!
https://picasaweb.google.com/108648497839933484230/Apr52011?feat=directlink
Disclaimer: Please do not share post photos of me in my dress on Facebook, this is strictly confidential!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Accessorizing
Today we picked up Al's ring at the mall and happened to wander into a trinket shop that was having a store relocation sale.
Among the tacky Christmas and cutesy pet figurines was a display case of Swarovski crystal jewelery on sale. A beautiful necklace and earring set caught my eye and I just had to drag Al back inside to take a look. For the past month I have been trying to decide on my jewelery for the wedding. I wanted something simple, yet elegant. The set featured three beautiful round Swarovski crystals, encircled by pale blue crystals. On top of that, it was 30% off, even though it is from their new collection of jewelery.
Something blue...something new....CHECK!
Al did the honors of putting it around my neck and we unanimously decided that it was the perfect look and perfect price. :)
Ask anyone and they will tell you that I don't really have an extensive jewelery set, but I can see this piece becoming a memorable keepsake. I'm really pleased with it, and I'm so happy that I'm done searching for accessories. Now to focus on making my bridesmaids look just as fantastic!
Among the tacky Christmas and cutesy pet figurines was a display case of Swarovski crystal jewelery on sale. A beautiful necklace and earring set caught my eye and I just had to drag Al back inside to take a look. For the past month I have been trying to decide on my jewelery for the wedding. I wanted something simple, yet elegant. The set featured three beautiful round Swarovski crystals, encircled by pale blue crystals. On top of that, it was 30% off, even though it is from their new collection of jewelery.
Something blue...something new....CHECK!
Al did the honors of putting it around my neck and we unanimously decided that it was the perfect look and perfect price. :)
Ask anyone and they will tell you that I don't really have an extensive jewelery set, but I can see this piece becoming a memorable keepsake. I'm really pleased with it, and I'm so happy that I'm done searching for accessories. Now to focus on making my bridesmaids look just as fantastic!
Finishing Touches
With the wedding only 90 days away, I'm feeling pretty good about where we stand on food, attire, the venue, and potential decor.
This month we hammered out the details for catering. This was by far the biggest challenge since we are trying to stick to our budget, and provide a meal that will not be forgettable. We searched high and low for a menu that catered to the tastes of our friends and family, which was not easy.
Although it is nice to have all of the coordinating taken care of, we quickly found that many catering companies were simply out of our price range, and were not worth the price for the lackluster menus they provided us.
In the end we have decided to go with our favorite restaurant, Tangerine Cafe. (http://www.tangerinecafecary.com/) While they do not have a whole lot of experience with larger events, the manager Bernard has experience working large events from his background in Hotel service. Al and I frequently visit his restaurant in Cary, which offers a blend of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, and South East Asian flavors. In addition, their meals are customizable, which makes me one happy vegetarian.
We are happy to be working with Tangerine Cafe, and are thrilled to share some of their treats with you. The menu for the evening will include:
Appetizers
Fresh Mint Rolls
Tofu marinated in lemongrass, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts and mint leaves rolled in rice paper. Served with a hoisin dipping sauce with chopped peanuts.
Vegetable Pakoras
Minced vegetables in a gram flour batter. Served with a tamarind sauce.
Main Course:
Korean Style Beef (Bul-go-gi)
Tender slices of seared steak marinated in a Korean barbecue sauce. Served with grilled summer vegetables.
Miso Glazed Salmon
Pan fried salmon in ginger miso and honey glaze. Served with stir fried mixed vegetables.
Vegetarian Green Coconut Curry
Thai green curry and coconut milk base topped with an Asian vegetable medley and tofu.
*All meals will be served with jasmine rice.
Desert will be provided by The Cup Cake Bite Bakery in Fuquay Varina
Varieties of cupcake being served will include:
Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla
Dark Chocolate with hazelnut
Coconut Cream with shaved coconut topping
For pictures of their wonderful treats, visit Christi Ann Photography's Website here:
http://christiannphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/cup-cake-bite-fuquay-varina-nc.html
This month we hammered out the details for catering. This was by far the biggest challenge since we are trying to stick to our budget, and provide a meal that will not be forgettable. We searched high and low for a menu that catered to the tastes of our friends and family, which was not easy.
Although it is nice to have all of the coordinating taken care of, we quickly found that many catering companies were simply out of our price range, and were not worth the price for the lackluster menus they provided us.
In the end we have decided to go with our favorite restaurant, Tangerine Cafe. (http://www.tangerinecafecary.com/) While they do not have a whole lot of experience with larger events, the manager Bernard has experience working large events from his background in Hotel service. Al and I frequently visit his restaurant in Cary, which offers a blend of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, and South East Asian flavors. In addition, their meals are customizable, which makes me one happy vegetarian.
We are happy to be working with Tangerine Cafe, and are thrilled to share some of their treats with you. The menu for the evening will include:
Appetizers
Fresh Mint Rolls
Tofu marinated in lemongrass, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts and mint leaves rolled in rice paper. Served with a hoisin dipping sauce with chopped peanuts.
Vegetable Pakoras
Minced vegetables in a gram flour batter. Served with a tamarind sauce.
Main Course:
Korean Style Beef (Bul-go-gi)
Tender slices of seared steak marinated in a Korean barbecue sauce. Served with grilled summer vegetables.
Miso Glazed Salmon
Pan fried salmon in ginger miso and honey glaze. Served with stir fried mixed vegetables.
Vegetarian Green Coconut Curry
Thai green curry and coconut milk base topped with an Asian vegetable medley and tofu.
*All meals will be served with jasmine rice.
Desert will be provided by The Cup Cake Bite Bakery in Fuquay Varina
Varieties of cupcake being served will include:
Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla
Dark Chocolate with hazelnut
Coconut Cream with shaved coconut topping
For pictures of their wonderful treats, visit Christi Ann Photography's Website here:
http://christiannphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/cup-cake-bite-fuquay-varina-nc.html
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bridesmaid Dresses
I would like to announce the stunning group of ladies who will be accompanying me down the aisle!
About the Bridesmaids:
Theresa Cheung
I am thrilled to have the support of my sister-in-law to be! Not only is she kind and compassionate, she also has a keen eye when it comes to all things fashion.
Priya Rajgopalan Nguyen
Yet another sister-in-law to be! Priya is married to Alan's brother Andy. She is very kind and helpful, and very resourceful. I look forward to having her support, and her help in giving this event some cultural flair!
Ali Griggs
I met Ali when I joined the Elementary Education program at NCSU. Throughout student teaching she has been a wonderful friend who has always been there to listen, give advice, and of course, share a few laughs. She is also very creative and has a great sense of style. I'm glad to have her on my team! I'm so thankful that she is as excited as I am to plan the event.
Moira Duncan
Of course, there is my sister Moira. All siblings have their battles, but over the past year we have truly become closer. While her tastes may differ from mine, her input has been helpful in envisioning an event that everyone will enjoy. Over the summer Moira tied the knot and is now expecting her first child just days after the wedding. Really baby Hailey could come at any time. Hopefully she will not crash the party, but as they say...the more the merrier.
Bridesmaids are not just there to support the bride on her big day, but they are also her most stunning accessories. Coordinating bridesmaid attire can be difficult since most people have different tastes in style and what looks good on them.
I would consider myself a practical person, and most definitely creative. I wanted to offer my bridesmaids the opportunity to select their own dresses following some loose criteria. In this way, everyone will be happy with their dress and can truly shine as individuals.
Below are some samples of dress styles I like. I am a big fan of the knee-length cocktail dress. Although the wedding is in the late afternoon, North Carolina summers can be brutal. Why not keep cool and be cute?
The only criteria that I have are color. My palette includes apple green, and coral pink. Here are some examples of dresses in this color. I especially like photo one because the dresses incorporate all colors.
I really love these dresses even though they aren't exactly coral, they work really well together. This is the variation I had in mind.
About the Bridesmaids:
Theresa Cheung
I am thrilled to have the support of my sister-in-law to be! Not only is she kind and compassionate, she also has a keen eye when it comes to all things fashion.
Priya Rajgopalan Nguyen
Yet another sister-in-law to be! Priya is married to Alan's brother Andy. She is very kind and helpful, and very resourceful. I look forward to having her support, and her help in giving this event some cultural flair!
Ali Griggs
I met Ali when I joined the Elementary Education program at NCSU. Throughout student teaching she has been a wonderful friend who has always been there to listen, give advice, and of course, share a few laughs. She is also very creative and has a great sense of style. I'm glad to have her on my team! I'm so thankful that she is as excited as I am to plan the event.
Moira Duncan
Of course, there is my sister Moira. All siblings have their battles, but over the past year we have truly become closer. While her tastes may differ from mine, her input has been helpful in envisioning an event that everyone will enjoy. Over the summer Moira tied the knot and is now expecting her first child just days after the wedding. Really baby Hailey could come at any time. Hopefully she will not crash the party, but as they say...the more the merrier.
Bridesmaids are not just there to support the bride on her big day, but they are also her most stunning accessories. Coordinating bridesmaid attire can be difficult since most people have different tastes in style and what looks good on them.
I would consider myself a practical person, and most definitely creative. I wanted to offer my bridesmaids the opportunity to select their own dresses following some loose criteria. In this way, everyone will be happy with their dress and can truly shine as individuals.
Below are some samples of dress styles I like. I am a big fan of the knee-length cocktail dress. Although the wedding is in the late afternoon, North Carolina summers can be brutal. Why not keep cool and be cute?
The only criteria that I have are color. My palette includes apple green, and coral pink. Here are some examples of dresses in this color. I especially like photo one because the dresses incorporate all colors.
I really love these dresses even though they aren't exactly coral, they work really well together. This is the variation I had in mind.
Monday, January 17, 2011
138 days to go!
Just thought I'd give you all a quick update.
As of now, the only major hurdle left is decor and catering. We've found our desert caterer but the rest is still in the works. I'm hoping to have that done by the end of January. *Crosses fingers
I've also been chatting with my future sister-in-law Michelle and our good friend Hunter Macdermut who will be performing for our ceremony. I have a few ideas for ceremony music, but as of now I'm just trying to narrow down my choices.
Below are my current tastes:
Before the ceremony:
Afro-cuban lullaby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tJPKTnXNbY
Not 100% set on this yet, but I think it would sound nice to signal it's almost time to start.
Wedding Party and Bride:
Cannon in D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gTiMEazgmE&playnext=1&list=PL4F7957A6B8F68A2A&index=36
Hunter will be playing the guitar and Michelle, the violin.
After:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6k-Qlvk_4
Simple, lively, and loving the uke and violin together.
That is all for now. I'll keep you posted on any other developments. After the catering, I'm looking forward to taking a break before diving into the hand made phase of the preparations. :P
As of now, the only major hurdle left is decor and catering. We've found our desert caterer but the rest is still in the works. I'm hoping to have that done by the end of January. *Crosses fingers
I've also been chatting with my future sister-in-law Michelle and our good friend Hunter Macdermut who will be performing for our ceremony. I have a few ideas for ceremony music, but as of now I'm just trying to narrow down my choices.
Below are my current tastes:
Before the ceremony:
Afro-cuban lullaby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tJPKTnXNbY
Not 100% set on this yet, but I think it would sound nice to signal it's almost time to start.
Wedding Party and Bride:
Cannon in D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gTiMEazgmE&playnext=1&list=PL4F7957A6B8F68A2A&index=36
Hunter will be playing the guitar and Michelle, the violin.
After:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6k-Qlvk_4
Simple, lively, and loving the uke and violin together.
That is all for now. I'll keep you posted on any other developments. After the catering, I'm looking forward to taking a break before diving into the hand made phase of the preparations. :P
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wedding band
The holiday season is upon us, and everything is on sale! I found my perfect wedding band and got it for a great price! I decided on a 14k white gold band with 1/5 carat of diamonds to compliment my engagement ring. A few months ago I found out that the company my solitaire was from only had one option for the band. Luckily, finding a band that had enough contour did not take me very long. I'm really happy with it...but it's too bad I only get to look at it. 6 more months to go! :P
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The date has been set!
We have officially booked our venue, and have set our wedding date for June 4, 2011. The ceremony and reception will be held at Bass Lake park in Holly Springs.
Check out the site for more detailed photos of previous weddings:
http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/basslake/rentals.asp
Check out the site for more detailed photos of previous weddings:
http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/basslake/rentals.asp
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