So here are some Christmas cards that I made this year. I had a wonderful time making them and love hearing from everyone and how much they love them too! :) My step- daughter-to-be made the beautiful blue card with the cotton ball snow!

Merry Christmas to all and a Very Happy New Year! Happy Holidays!

I love Target and my flower headband!!

I've been searching high and low for something to wear in my hair for our wedding reception and didn't like anything I was finding. So I took a shopping trip to Target for some other things not even looking for me when I found this lovely, sparkly headband!! It was only $7.99!! I can't wait to try it on with my gown! It shows purple in the photo but is actually black. I just love it!



What do you think? Check out AllWomenStalk for some other lovely accessories to wear in your hair!

First Dance...

What's your first dance song? Is it slow and romantic or is it fast and fun? We're thinking of taking a few dance lessons just to look a little polished on the dance floor! Maybe we will surprise the guests with a little quick step! Check out these fun videos that surprise the guests during the first dance AllWomenStalk.com

Here is our first dance song: "Ever the Same" by Rob Thomas...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. May you be blessed with plenty of food, things to be thankful for, and wonderful conversations with family and friends.

50...wow!

I have 50 followers...wow I feel loved. That's really awesome and I thank all of you for following, commenting, and always coming back to read my thoughts and ideas. You are a wonderful group of readers and friends who always have kind words. Happy Holidays to you all.

More Trashing the Dress!

There are many brides who would never trash their dress, they would rather sell it or donate it. With some trash the dress sessions you can have it washed and dry cleaned so that it can still be sold or donated to a cause or thrift store. But sometimes there are extreme trash the dress photo shoots where the dress can't be saved. I would like to resell my gown after our wedding, good for me and good for another bride looking for a cheaper dress. What are your thoughts on trashing your dress and how far is too far? Check out my post at AllWomenStalk for an extreme shoot...heres a sneak peek!



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Now if you wanted to go to the extreme to make for some crazy, hardcore, badass photos and session to remember, would you go with the first photo where your smoking, drinking, holding a gun, or would you rather get silly crazy with paint and have more cheerful photos? Both photos are artistic and both photographers have captured what the bride/couple were looking for. Question is, which one would you like for a trash the dress photo shoot?




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Winter Weddings...

Snow falling in the background, twinkling lights decorating the halls, warm apple cider, beautiful blooms and bridesmaids dresses shining bright against the snow, and you in a chic coat that matches your gown. It may be cold outside but your new husband is sure to keep you warm and cozy on a wonderful winter's night celebrating your love. These photos show how beautiful a winter wedding or a Christmas theme wedding can be. You can use the decorations of the season to have a simple plan for your centerpieces, table numbers, flowers, and more. See my posts at AllWomenStalk for even more ideas for winter weddings and some tasty treats as well!









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Mom's Helping Hand

Moms are a big help when it comes to wedding planning, wedding dress shopping, and getting ready on the big day. Some times you disagree and have different opinions, but in the end you know she's there for you to lend a helping hand.

Credits: Jenna Walker Photographers, Jeff & Julia Woods, Casey Cunningham, Atrendy Wedding, Twin Lens, Marianne Taylor Photography, Marianne Taylor

Daddy's Little Girl...

Every time I talk with my dad about the wedding I get excited and think about him walking me down the aisle. I think about the first time he will see his little girl in her wedding dress and how he will smile at me and I will smile right back!

Credits: Kristin Vining Photography, Meg Baisden Photography, Jeff & Julia Woods, Orchard Cove Photography, Corbin Gurkin, Corbin Gurkin Photography

Rain or Shine!

Come rain or shine your wedding day is going to happen and it's going to be a great day. Whether it's a rainy day with no sun in sight or a hot, sticky day with the sun beating down on your guests an umbrella is the best accessory to keep your guests comfortable. At Bella Umbrella you can rent or buy umbrellas for your bridal party, guests, or just for yourself! Check out my post at AllWomenStalk for more fun ways to use an umbrella and other rainy day accessories on your wedding day!

Credits: Corbin Gurkin, Jose Villa, Lisa Franchot, Carla Ten Eyck

Check out StyleMePretty for more inspiration boards like the one I've created!

To Shoot or Not to Shoot...

Engagement photos are a way to connect with one another and a way to connect with your photographer before the big day. The big question is where to have the session and what kind of pictures do you want to take? Are you having a winter wedding and want to use the engagment photos as your save the dates? Where was your first date or maybe you love the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Philadelphia Phillies! Do you feel like running through the water or being romantic in your fiance's plane? Be yourself and you'll have an awesome engagement photo shoot. Check out my post on AllWomenStalk.com for more engagement photo ideas and more sexy photos.








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Just found some more inspiring engagement photos and who doesn't love Tiffany's...better yet the cute bride-to-be is named Tiffany! This makes me want to dress up with my fiance and take romantic photos at Tiffany's and a cute little coffee shop now! I love the hotel photo and her dresses, this girl screams style.






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Fall is here...and I love it!

Fall is here alright and I love it! I love the colors on the trees, the cool air, the cute sweaters, pumpkins, and who doesn't love pie! I also love fall weddings and all the beautiful details of barn and backyard weddings that capture the beauty of the season. Check out AllWomenStalk.com for my favorite ideas for the fall. Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about them! Is your wedding this fall or maybe you're planning one for fall 2010? Please share your details of the pumpkins, bridesmaids colors, your wedding gown, centerpieces and so much more.








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Wedding Trends...

Which wedding trends catch your eye? Are you using cupcakes instead of a wedding cake? I love the way colored heels look with a beautiful ivory gown and how cute are short dresses for the spring and summer! Weddings can be full of trends but they can also be full of the things we love that just happen to be trendy. I fell in love with all lace gowns and never looked back at satin gowns ever again! Are you a bride who is looking for a 2010 wedding gown and you're wondering what the trends will be so you can start planning your big day? Check out AllWomenStalk.com to see the top 5 trends that I found for 2010 wedding gowns and you'll be the bride of the year! Here are some great pictures of trends from this year that were hotter than ever!






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Style Me Pretty Inspiration!

I love Style Me Pretty! I have made my first wedding inspiration board over at their wonderful blog...check it out!

Credits: Caplan Miller Events (2), Caplan Miller ~ Julie & Jeremy, delphine (2), Delphine-Savannah, Justin Marantz (2), Justin Marantz-Julia and Mike, Delicious Desserts (2), Delicious Desserts, Jubilee Events (2), Kelley and Todd Whittaker, Jubilee Events ~ Matt & Kim, D. Jones Photography (2), D. Jones Photo-Burlton-Beach-Laura Alex, stella alesi/photography (4), Stella Alesi (2), Stella Alesi - Lakewood TX, Stella Alesi - Lakewood TX

Favorite Blogs...

I'm a blogger and a blog stalker...how about you?! Most of my time on the internet is consumed by checking out tons of blogs, especially wedding blogs!! I wonder why?! Hmm...could it be that in April 2010 there will be a wedding going on! If you haven't heard my dress came in already and I LOVE IT!! If you are wondering what it looks like head over to WeddingBee...one of my favorite wedding blogs to see the post on the boards where there are some wonderful comments about my dress! (Honey do not follow the weddingbee link) So...what are your favorite blogs and wedding blogs? Tell me about the ones you stalk every day and the ones you're trying to give a 2nd chance! Check out AllWomenStalk.com for my Top 5 Wedding Blogs to Stalk.

And now a picture from one of those wedding blogs...how hot are these colors from a bridal shower...hint, hint! ;)



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It's Football Season!

Go Steelers!!

Trash the Dress

Would or will you be Trashing your dress? I love the amazing pictures that I have found online of unique ways to Trash the dress. I have seen carnival rides, paint, beach and water pictures, snow, hot cars and junk yard cars and so much more. There are so many ways and so many styles. You can be romantic, silly, "trashy", bold, etc. What way will you or would you trash your dress? My fiance and I love the beach and as you know he proposed to me on the beach...a trash the dress photo shoot at the same location would be romantic, but I think I would have to buy a 2nd hand store dress or one from ebay. I def want to try and resell my gown after the wedding!



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If you want to hear more about trashing the dress check out my post at AllWomenStalk.com. I love the paint photo and the beach photo in the post. How sexy!

I'm still around...

I've been MIA for about a month or so...I'm a very busy woman and life doesn't slow down for anyone! The end of the summer has been very hectic for us with the girls staying with us, going to events for other people, planning our wedding (did you hear...my dress came in already!), working, vacations, back to school for the kids, etc. This weekend alone we have three different things planned for us! My fiance's son is going back to college, I have a bridal shower to go to (for someone else getting married!) shhh!, and possibly a baby shower if the rain ever stops (hurricane Danny is in the area). So next month seems like it's going to be a fresh new start with a less hectic household...until the holidays come! So for all those following me on here and on AllWomenStalk keep your eyes open for new posts from yours truly...and thanks for sticking it through this crazy period and coming back for more! :)

And look at all the new followers I have...wow I'm up to 35! Thanks everyone :)

What are you reading?

I just picked up a new book, "The Nine Lessons" by Kevin Alan Milne. It's about a young man who is surprised when his wife of seven years becomes pregnant...surprised because he always said he didn't want children. She is just as surprised and excited, but a little hurt by his reaction. The young man didn't have the greatest relationship with his father and he doesn't know how to be one himself. Because of this he actually turns to his father for advice and receives nine lessons. I'm only at chapter 2 but already I can see that it's going to be a great read.


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Before "The Nine Lessons" I finished "Sunday's at Tiffany's" by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. I bought this wonderful book while we were on vacation and I finished it on the ride home from vacation! Such imagination is used in this complicated love story about a young girl who finds friendship in an imaginary friend because her mother is too busy being a broadway producer. The complicated part comes when her imaginary friend finds her years later and everyone in the book can now see him. It's a funny love story but a romantic one that kept me reading till the end!

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Kids and Weddings...

It's a very popular topic amoung the wedding blogs and boards. Inviting children to your wedding and having children participate in your wedding; both can be very heated topics when it comes down to it. Parents get upset and don't understand why they can't bring their three year old son, who you know is a screamer, to your very formal wedding. And your sister doesn't know why you won't have her four year old daughter, who is trying to learn how to use the potty, as your flower girl. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to children and weddings and I stand in the middle myself. Sometimes unexpected events from kids at a wedding makes for a great laugh and a great memory...which is why I wrote 5 Reasons to Have Kids in Your Wedding.

When you look back at their cute little faces in those cute little dresses or suits you'll remember why you chose to have them in your wedding. And even when there is a picture of the flower girl crying as she walks down the aisle...it's still cute! Just make sure you aren't cutting into her nap time! I'm very excited to have my maid of honor's daughter as our flower girl...she is the cutest little girl and I can't wait to see her flower girl dress!! However, she will be the only child under 12 who will be attending our wedding. There are other children we know who just can't seem to keep their hands off of things and it worries us that things like centerpieces and candles wouldn't be a great idea to have around them! Having children in and at your wedding can be a great experience and if you're on the line about which way to go check out the link above at AllWomenStalk.com. Remember just because you're having a flower girl or ring bearer doesn't mean that you have to invite so and so's kids too, especially if you know they will misbehave! This is your wedding...not theirs! Here is evidence of why kids should be in weddings!




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Vacation....what a great time!!

Almost time to go back to work. But what a great family vacation we had! Family fun, great weather, fun rides, and great sunny days on the beach! It couldn't have been better...well maybe if we lived like this every day!!