I am Loving these...

I absolutley love when couples include their dogs in their wedding photos. Here are some pictures I found over at Green Wedding Shoes blog that I just HAD to share!

And these from The Blissful Bride:

Aren't they all just so cute!

And with that, here are some photo updates of my dog Griffey...He's grown quite a bit!



He loves hiding under the coffee table....

...and perching at our windows.

He has finally won over Moxie (Mike's parent's dog)...

...and they love wrestling.

He especially loves getting blow-dried after a bath :)

And now he knows who he was named after!

Bumbershoot Tickets Giveaway

Hello All! My friend Rachel at VueSociety asked me to share this with you and I strongly encourage you to participate! Head over to her site to partake in the contest.

Here is your chance to win Bumbershoot Tickets, sponsored by Samsung mobile here in Bellevue.

Date: Sunday August 6, 2009

Worth: $100 (pair of 2 at $50 each)

How to win:
1. You must fill out this giveaway and share with me how you define Bellevue Fashion.

2. Then comment below this post entry that you have submitted your comment.

Winner rules:
1. There will be one winner for the 2 tickets for this giveaway.

2. Only one entry per person.

3. The winner will be picked out of a random drawing depending on the number of comments.

Deadline:
September 1, 2009 at 5pm PDT. Tickets will be mailed to you.

Who’s performing? Jason Mraz and more.

Great Giveaway for the End of the Summer concert here in Seattle.

We’re in a recession and these are free tickets. How can you pass them by?

E-mail: rachel@vuesociety.com for more questions.

Marie and Rommel's Wedding

So I wasn't very good at taking pictures for this one...(I was too busy coordinating!)...but I'm sure the photographer got some great shots and hopefully I'll see them soon.

The ceremony and reception were at the Sea-tac Marriott. I was so surprised by how much foliage was inside the atrium; it was beautiful. The space is indoors, but feels like it's outdoors, and lets plenty of light in from the window ceiling. Here are some of the shots I got:

I'm bummed I didn't get any pics of the DJ because she and her husband are awesome! The did music for the ceremony and reception.

Alyssa Milano...

...Got married over the weekend! Dating since 2006, she tied the knot with CAA talent agent David Bugliari, at his family's 30-acre estate in New Jersey.

Alyssa wore a custom gown by Vera Wang as she walked down the aisle with a Lillie's of the Valley bouquet and to the tune of John Lennon’s “Imagine” on Saturday. According to People, the aisle was strewn with cream-colored rose petals and natural grass.

Here is a picture she shared on her website of her engagement party:

Have a Happy Weekend!

Mine will be full of wedding planning!

(photo via Everything Fabulous)

Thank you Thank you!

Thanks so much to Rachel at VueSociety for giving me my first ever blog award!! This is so exciting!

According to the award requirements, give 7 facts about yourself and pass it along to 7 fellow bloggers.

7 Facts about myself:

1. I absolutely love planning weddings and special events. It's fun and allows me to be creative.

2. I'm really, really hoping that someone in Seattle can step up to the plate and create a to-die-for fashion show.

3. Began my blog about 6 months ago, and it still has a looooong way to go!

4. I am addicted to ice cream. I need some. Now.

5. I am also addicted to anything made with chocolate and peanut butter.

6. I named my yellow lab Griffey (after Jr.) and he is one of the best things in the entire world!

7. I love my family and friends for supporting me through anything!

The 7 blogs I absolutely love (in no given order):

1. 100 Layer Cake- For being sooo inspiring.

2. Bakingblonde’s Weblog- Because her creations are heaven!

3. One Love Photo- Heather is by far my favorite photographer/artist. Her work is incredible.

4. The Party Dress- For great party and hostess ideas.

5. coco+kelley- A daily read.

6. Loving Living Small- Because I too, live in small spaces and love her design tips.

7. Not sure if I’m supposed to do this b/c she nominated me, but I have to… VueSociety- because Rachel is always in the know for whats in and whats not.

Sparklers, Anyone?

This is definitely a MUST for your reception departure. Its fun for guests and it looks fabulous as you walk down the tunnel of guests wishing you fair-well!

(image via: thebrideandgroom.com, Michael Norwood Photography, and bubblybride.com)

Her bridal train kept a rollin’ — for 1.2 miles

I found this article on Today Weddings this morning and just had to post it!

Guests at Chinese wedding took 3 hours to unroll train with 9,999 silk roses

BEIJING - A Chinese bride is hoping to enter the record books after getting married in a wedding dress with a train trailing behind her for more than 2 kilometers, or 1.2 miles.

It took guests more than three hours to roll out the gown, complete with 9,999 silk red roses attached to it, in the northeastern province of Jilin, state news agency Xinhua said.

"Both the length of the dress and the number silk roses pinned on the wedding dress can make history," the report quoted groom Zhao Peng as saying.

Zhao, who has applied to Guinness World Records, said he was inspired after seeing a story on the previous record holder in Romania, where the dress measured just over 1.5 kilometers.

"I do not want a cliche wedding parade or banquet," he said.

Bride Lin Rong "laughed and cried at the romantic gesture," Xinhua said.

Find the article at Today msnbc.com

Inspiration of the Day

I recently discovered a new blog that I have gotten many many many ideas from. Its called The Party Dress (thepartydress.net) and its filled with pictures of inspiration and ideas for parties. Here are a few tabletop pictures that have inspired me from the site:

All of these are just beautiful!!

Happy Weekend to You

Leaving you with these words to live by:

(photo via Everything Fabulous)

10 Money-Saving Flower Tips

Celebrity event planner, Colin Cowie, offers up his top 10 tips to save money on flowers for any event:
1. Rather than using expensive cut flowers, use candles and intersperse a few fully blown blooms in between.

2. Consider incorporating fresh fruit and vegetables into your arrangements.

3. Use smaller tables to seat your guests. I like to have 8-10 guests at a 54″ round, and 10-12 guests at a 60″ round. Avoid tables larger than 60″ rounds; it’s difficult to make conversation and you’ll spend a fortune on your centerpieces just to fill the empty space in the middle of your table.

4. Serve dinner family style so food becomes the centerpiece. A platter of grilled chicken, a plate of crispy potatoes and small bowls of fresh green beans placed on the center of your table will look visually appealing and inviting.

5. Select inexpensive materials and use them in mass. Bunches of carnations, Baby’s Breath, Gerber Daisies or even Spider Mums will look rich and lush. The key is to keep them on their own and not mix them with other materials. No filler and no greens.

6. For a country look, instead of buying vases or renting them from your florist, use coffee pot creamers and sugar holders found at your local flea market. When stuffed with herbs and a few blooms, you’ll achieve a stunning country look without spending a fortune.

7. Use pots of planted flowers and herbs instead of costly arranged flowers.

8. Stay away from vases with large openings. Instead, select small vases that can be packed tightly with a few blossoms. Have a few on each table interspersed with candles to provide a rich look without the cost.

9. Instead of renting containers from your florist, use fabric remnants to cover inexpensive cardboard boxes.

10. Use floating candles in vases that have been filled with colored water. Select vases of different heights and size to achieve a dramatic look.

(images via Colin Cowie)

Yes, Please

If you are thinking about where to go for your honeymoon, definitely check this place out!

Its the Hotel Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort. This is the most luxurious resort on the island of Moorea. Step directly out of your Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow onto the warm sand and take in views of the island of Tahiti off in the distance.

Here is a picture of the inside of a bungalow.

The Island of Moorea

Beautiful Wedding Location- Seattle, WA

Wow, wouldn't you love to be married under this gourgeous piece of artwork? Can you guess where it's at???

It's at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA! And it;s just so spectacular!

It's called the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, and is a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass which features the art of Tacoma native Dale Chihuly. His art is recognized worldwide for his imaginative and exuberant artwork.

For more deatils, check out the Museum's website.

Trophy Cupcakes is Coming to Bellevue, WA!!!

Trophy Cupcakes announced today, via Twitter, the opening of their third store (and first on the Eastside) is going to be at The Bravern in Bellevue.

Trophy Cupcakes is known around Seattle to be one of the best. They have unique flavors such as Chocolate Graham Cracker, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Chai using local or organic ingredients where possible. They are so pretty and cute too!

One the the top wedding trends I have been seeing lately is having cupcakes instead of cake. Trophy Cupcakes is perfect for weddings because they arrange them in such lovely ways for your table scape.

Owners Jennifer Shea and husband Michael Williamson opened Trophy Cupcakes in February of 2007, and currently have stores in Wallingford and University Village.

The Bravern doesn't open until September 12th, so in the meantime you'll have to drive across the bride to get your cupcake fix :)