Wedding dress shopping can be overwhelming. Maybe I’m just picky but I went to quite a few stores before I found the dress. Even though I didn’t have any lace on my wedding dress I still really love lace. Lace isn’t for everyone but in my opinion it is so classic, romantic, and feminine. The more I see of it the more I love it.
You would never guess it but Nicole‘s lace dress was originally strapless. Nicole wanted a keyhole back and I think adding it really made the dress perfect. I also adore the lace throughout the entire dress, especially on the hem. (Custom lave sleeves by Elizabeth at LABL)
Darcy’s wedding dress also featured lace cap sleeves that I absolutely loved:
Other gorgeous dresses that featuring lace:
1. Justin Alexander 2. Allure Bridals 3. Alvina Valenta 4. Jim Helm
Happy Thursday and Happy wedding planning to all of my soon to be brides!
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As I began to create our 2011 album (albums are my new way of scrap booking these days) I started to notice a trend. I don’t look good in skinny jeans. In fact, they make me look fat. So goodbye fashionable, skinny jeans. You are not that “skinny” and you are not welcome in my closet even if you are super comfy.
I’m head over heels obsessed with The Bachelor. I think Courtney is nuts, Blakeley wears too much makeup, and I hope either Kacie B and Nicki makes it to the final round (they’re my favorites!). AND if I had to choose between being on Fear Factor or The Bachelor I would pick Fear Factor any day. I wouldn’t last one day on The Bachelor.
I might be an OCD healthy eater but there’s nothing like a bowl of good ole mac and cheese on a cold day! Easy, warm, and so yummy.
Parallel parking is 100 times harder when there is a line of cars waiting for you to do so.
There are mean people out there. I’m sure you’re saying DUH! but I was reminded that the existence of mean people doesn’t give you permission to be mean yourself. Just let it go. They suck, you rock, that’s that!
I realized that I’ve lived in Chicago for over a year and I still haven’t been up the Willis (Sears) Tower. Yes, I’m terribly afraid of heights but it’s still no excuse to not just do it! I’m starting my official Chicago bucket list and one of the first things (besides the Willis Tower) is to take a carriage ride down Michigan Avenue. I did run into the above horse recently on Michigan Avenue and he told me I should.. so I think I will.. and soon!
Happy Wednesday!
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January 19, 2012 - 3:20 pm
Loved it this! You are so awesome.
January 19, 2012 - 2:58 am
Loved this post! Made me smile. 
Hope you have a happy new year!
January 19, 2012 - 2:40 am
It’s okay, I can’t wear skinny jeans either! But I am certainly not going for the high waisted look either, from behind your butt looks HUGE. Nuff said.
January 19, 2012 - 2:26 am
Right when I was reading about parallel parking, I was looking at the horse picture and then thinking how hard it would be to parallel park with a horse and carriage!! But I feel your pain. I’ve had to practice my parallel parking lately, and my “big city driving” as well on the major freeways. It all makes me a stress case!
Erika and Phil had been dating awhile when Phil began pursuing his dream of being a Marine. Somewhere in between the phone calls and letters they wrote to each other their love grew even larger. So when Phil heard he was going to be stationed in Florida he didn’t want more letters or more phone calls.. he wanted Erika to come join him, and not temporarily. He proposed and soon they went to a courthouse to make it official! Just a few months later they invited their family and friends to come celebrate their love. Their day was perfect in all the right ways: plenty of sunshine to light their day, friends and family close by, and most importantly a couple full of love for each other!
Their wedding was held at Fossil Lake Ranch which was just perfect!
Erika a few minutes before walking down the aisle:
I love how Erika lit up as she walked toward her father!
Erika and Phil exchanged vows as they were surrounded by their closest family and friends:
Exchanging their wedding rings!
First kiss!
Love this moment between sisters:
Phil and his guys:
Erika and her girls:
Loved the purple flowers! Especially the poppies. Perfectly done by Palmers Flowers.
Erika, I know I’ve told you this already but you are absolutely gorgeous!
The Marine uniform just might be my favorite! So classy:
Congratulations, Erika and Phil! I know you two have many adventures ahead of you and I can’t wait to see where the road leads you! Thank you for letting me capture your day!
Love,
Tiffany
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As I was writing out my goals for 2012 I thought what my word for this year would be. I wanted to say that this year would be “best,” or this year would be “better.” But neither of those words sat right with me because I can’t guarantee that 2012 will be “best” or “better”. So I decided on the word happy. There will be things that are better (plenty, I hope!) and there will probably be a few things out of my control that might make this year not as awesome. But despite that, I choose to make 2012 happy. (I hope you do too!)
With that said, every once and awhile I’ll post things that are currently making happy, aka Happy Things! I hope they make you happy too.
Recent happy things:
Chicago 1/11/12 via my iPhone
- The sun has been hanging out in Chicago for a few days now and I love it! I can go outside without a hat or gloves OR a scarf. That’s a big deal for us here in January!
-”Seriously… I’m kidding” by Ellen Degeneres. I just finished this book this week and I loved it. After a long day it was nice to read a lighthearted, funny, and even uplifting, book. Travis didn’t read the book but he practically did because I would read so many passages aloud to him.
-Thank You notes… in the mailbox! Not only do thank you notes make me all warm and fuzzy but getting them in my mail is one of my favorite surprises.
-Pinterest. This will be on my list every day/week/month.
-The song “All The Pennies” by Mindy Gledhill. It’s been placed on repeat on my iPod. That means this song is worth a listen.. or two.
Happy Wednesday!
Tiffany
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January 12, 2012 - 12:28 am
I loved this and I can’t wait for more happy things!
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