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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Backyard Wedding Games
Posted by
Yellie
When prioritizing the wedding we put "guests having fun" at #1. We are trying to do that with 1. Alcohol (always helps), 2. Good Music, 3. Entertaining Friends and 4. Backyard activities. Bryan and his friends have become very into "cornhole", a Southern game that involves throwing bean bags into the holes of slanted wooden boards. I was hesitant to have this at the wedding but now feel it's perfect for the vibe we are going for. I found a link here and have high hopes of Bryan building them. My expectations may be too high but I have faith in my man. My sister would then paint them (she's a good artist) and I would make the bean bags with the custom fabric I plan to order.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Custom Fabric printing
Posted by
Yellie
I have literally spent over seven months trying to find the perfect fabric for my upcoming May Wedding. I was looking for a geometric pattern in light yellow and gray. I wanted to use the fabric for the photo booth, lounge cushions and small details around the reception. I had just about given up until I found custom fabric printing. I had heard about it in a magazine and ruled it out expecting it to be super expensive. After visiting alluminaire.com and seeing how affordable, easy and fun it is, I will definitely be purchasing some fabric for the wedding. There are several companies and websites that allow for custom fabric design but I particularly liked alluminaire.com because they have templates to choose from and you can even have them create your project for you; lampshade, pillow, etc.
It's simple, you go to fabric creation and you get to choose from hundreds of templates; then you have five options for the size of the pattern, then you get to pick from a very large variety of colors. Some other websites only had one yellow, one blue, etc. It's about $18 a yard which, after doing a lot of research, I think it's worth $18. I found fabric as high as $200 a yard in fabric stores.
There are other websites that allow you to upload a photo or graphic to create custom fabric, I am also very intrigued by this but don't know that I currently need to go that custom for my wedding fabric. I hope to order mine soon and will report that outcome.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Irrevelant
Posted by
Yellie
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Date Nights
Posted by
Yellie
Valentine's day is only six weeks away; stores are already stocked with cards, treats and decor. Although Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday, I do enjoy any excuse to get a new sexy dress. Visit www.modcloth.com for the best selection of unique and affordable dresses on the web. It's Valentine eye-candy heaven! All dresses posted below are less than $100.
Friday, January 1, 2010
I'm Spoiled
Posted by
Yellie
I have always been spoiled by having two sets of parents growing up. Twice the Christmas presents, and getting married and joining another family only adds to the joy. I feel like one Christmas for me is like ten Christmas's for anyone else. My family overdoes it, but in a good way. Bryan spoiled me this year again with the most thoughtful and perfect gifts. 1. Office Board Game (I love board games and the office!!!) 2. William-Sonoma Filled Pancake Pan (Regular pancakes had become children play) 3. Pearl Earrings (well I already have beautiful diamonds, did I mention he spoils me?) 4. The new Chelsea Handler Book (HILARIOUS!!!) 5. iPhone Gloves (I get so frustrated when I can't answer the phone in my winter gloves)