via Style Me Pretty {source}
Okay okay okay…this winter wedding makes me completely weak in the knees. It also makes me reconsider summer weddings! Isn’t this wedding delightfully clean and crisp?
November 9, 2009
What About Me?
via My Own Collection
If Bradley could talk, I’m sure this is what he would be asking me. With all of the Wedding plans, it’s easy to forget about our little guy and what we plan on doing with him during the wedding.
We would love to have Bradley be apart of the big day. It really wouldn’t be complete without him there however, it is turning out to be quite a challenge. Although our venue is dog friendly, the hard part will be to get him over to Ireland.
Imagine Bradley in a little bow tie running around on our big day! He would be such a gentleman. However, this brings up another point, in the midst of all of the last minute details and events, would we really be able to give him all of the love an attention he needs? Would we be too distracted to watch after him? What about when it’s time to go on our honeymoon. Does he stay in Ireland while we are in Japan?
One of the other side of the coin, could we really go 3+ weeks without this guy? Where in the world would he go? I’m sure the cost of puppy hotel’s aren’t cheap. This plan doesn’t seem any better!
I need your help! For those of you who have special guys at home, how are you incorporating them into your wedding plans?
November 8, 2009
Sunday Sweets! Cranberry, Almond and Cinnamon Tart
via Martha Stewart {source}
This just screams fall to me! Does it make you want to put on a sweater, light candles and curl up on the couch to a great movie like it does for me?
Recipe from Martha Stewart:
Enjoy! xoxo
November 6, 2009
Tablescape Friday: Italian Countryside
via 100 Layer Cake {source}
Mmm…Rustic Table, Homemade Linen, Red Wine and the Italian Countryside. Although this is in Italy, it really reminds me of Fall in the States. It makes me want to have dinner under the trees with hot cider and sugar cookies.
November 5, 2009
Welcome Baby Girl Ella!
My future sister and brother-in-law just had a baby girl. We couldn’t be more excited. Looking forward to meet darling Ella!
via Mustard and Sage {source}
November 4, 2009
A Big Thank You to WeddingChannel!
via WeddingChannel {source}
Thank you to everyone that followed my posts as I was “Blog of the Week” on WeddingChannel.
November 2, 2009
Let’s Talk about Location
No, I’m not talking about for our wedding, I’m talking about after the wedding.
Here’s a snapshot of our background:
Abby
Pennsylvania -> San Francisco, CA -> Boston, MA-> ???
Ger
England -> Ireland -> Pennsylvania -> San Francisco, CA -> Boston, MA -> ???
As you can see, we’ve been around! We both met in college in Pennsylvania and moved to San Francisco and Boston together. It was important to us to live in new and different cities that offered cultural enriching experiences. This not only helped us grow but also helped us gain independence.
Although we wouldn’t change our experiences, we miss our family and looking to settle down. Seems simple enough, right? Not so fast. How in the world are we going to decide where we are going to settle when each of us are from a different country? Perhaps we never can?
Here are the options that are the table right now.
Option #1
Pittsburgh, PA
via Flickr {source}
Only about 1 1/2 hours from my hometown, it would be very close to my family. The cost of living is much lower than what we are used to and we are closer to most of our friends. However, this would be farther from Ger’s family and more of a challenge for him to fly home.
Option #2
Dublin, Ireland
via Discover Ireland {source}
In Dublin, Ger would be close to his family and finally back home after 7 years. We could travel easily through Europe which would open up a lot of great experiences. To state the obvious, I would be that much farther from my family and would have to adapt to an entire different lifestyle.
Option #3
Boston, Massachusetts
via Flickr {source}
As you know, this is where we currently live. Boston is a great middle ground. It has a lot of history and soul. We love that is it so close to a lot of great cities. The downsides still reside with its high cost of living and lack of both of our families.
We have no idea what we are going to do. We both want to eventually move back “home” but don’t know how to do that.
Do we live in each of our own hometowns for a few years and never feel completely settled because we are constantly moving or do we decide on one place and feel settled but have one of use miss out on having our family close. Going into a marriage it’s definitely something we want to sort out and make sure we are on the same page. It is definitely one challenge of being a “internationally-mixed” couple!
For those of you that are in the same situation, how are you deciding where you are going to live after you get married?
October 31, 2009
Happy Hallo{wedding}!
via housemartin {source}
Aren’t these velvet pumpkins just so posh? I love that the pumpkins just don’t come in the typical orange but also in aqua, watermelon, rich red and pea green!
October 30, 2009
Tablescape Friday: Henrietta’s Table
When I was deciding between photographers for my wedding this is the wedding that sold me on choosing Lisa Rigby Photography. I love love love how fresh, organic and non-fussy the table is set.
My favorite weddings seem to be ones set in restaurants. The best part of this is is that Henrietta’s Table is right up the street from us!
via Lisa Rigby Photography {source}
Thank you to my favorite photographer of all!
October 29, 2009
Cynthia Warren Design Will Blow You Far Far Away
via SevenEight {source}
After yesterday’s post on Sunday Suppers’ trip to Paris and today’s French Inspired Menus & Invitations by Cynthia Warren, I’m really in the mood to pack my bags and get on a plane to a far away place.
Is anyone planning a wedding inspired by a beautiful place?
October 28, 2009
J’Adore Sunday Suppers’ Inspiration from France
via Sunday Suppers & Karen Mordechai {source}
Oh Sunday Suppers, why must you taunt me so? Every week you provide me with inspiration that makes me weak in the knees!
October 27, 2009
Behind the Scenes with Bonnie Tsang
via bonnie tsang photography {source}
via Utterly Engaged {source}
If you haven’t seen Utterly Engaged new e-zine issue, you are in for a treat! For more “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” inspired wedding ideas, be sure to check out this amazing spread, here.
