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UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner Amanda, who won the $50 gift card by random.org draw. And I have amazing news! One Tail at a Time won the online voting!! Kriser’s is now counting up any mail-in votes, and will officially announce a winner on July 28th – paws crossed for them and THANK YOU for helping such a great cause by voting!

Hi!  I am absolutely STOKED to be hanging out here at EAD and to start sharing all my crazy wedding planning-ness with you!  Back before getting engaged I was a closet wedding-blog stalker.  EAD was one of the first sites I stumbled upon and I have been reading daily ever since!  In fact I’m pretty sure my productivity at work decreased exponentially when I discovered the library of wedding photographers.

Salutations EAD readers!! My name is Mo, and I am a quirky, creative, and thoughtful girly-girl living in San Diego with an adorable boy and a really crazy (but cuddly) cat. I am thrilled to be a blogger here at EAD. I’m embarrassed to say how long I have actually been reading wedding blogs, but let’s just say it was way, way, way, way…WAY before I was officially engaged. ;)

Try buying a house!!!  Ok, so I know I’m not the first girl to go through the process of buying a house-but let me tell you I had NO idea what it was going to be like!!  I’ve heard terms tossed around like-offers, closing costs, escrow, contingency periods etc.  I never really knew what any of it was, but now that we are going through it, I definitely had a crash course in real estate 101!!

Happy Wednesday, EAD! FYI, if anyone ever asks if you want to get married, take the board exams, move, and take grad school finals in one week, please say no. Just trust us on this one.

I’m so excited to be back at EAD – Thursdays and Sundays from now until the wedding! Which, incidentally, is starting to feel real, with five months-ish to go.

Today is Blog Action Day, and the subject is poverty.  So we’re going to talk a little bit today about how our weddings and our blog community can help those less fortunate or contribute to changing our world for the better, in any small way that we can. 

Hello! My name is Blair and I am excited to be a new guest blogger for EAD.  I thought it might be best to introduce myself by letting you all in on the story of how my fiance and I met (from my POV).  You can read his version of the story on our website: www.blairandjurgen.com

I made these this weekend for a baby shower and loved them.

Wow, after 6 days away for meetings, I was SO ready to come back home yesterday afternoon.  Thankfully the hubby was able to join me on Thursday. I went a little crazy at Paper Source (note to owners:  please open one in Birmingham, or let me franchise).

I’ve been tagged by Meredith to share 6 random things about myself.  Here are the rules of this little game:

I’m off to Boston for a week.  Does anyone have great suggestions?  Or stores they would love to check out?  I’ll review!

Helloooo Readers!

 

At the end of January, Liene posted on a book called Thinkertoys.  She was so emphatic about buying it that I immediately added to my Amazon wishlist (I’m a firm believer in listening to people who have achieved success and are still willing to share advice).  It arrived yesterday, and even though I’ve barely gotten through the introduction and part of the first exercise, it has helped!  Thanks Liene for passing this on!

Atlanta’s stately Swan House is the backdrop for this elegant shoot designed by Heather Benge Events. Selecting a deep and rich color palette of royal blue and purple mixed with pastel blooms and lush swaths of greenery, Heather set out to showcase the beauty of the venue with a beautiful outdoor king’s table reception. Thorne + Thistle incorporated fall fauna and lots of texture into the arrangements and showstopping bouquet. A. Joy Cakes created three cakes for the occasion, the centerpiece cake even echoing the pillars, chandelier and grand entrance of the venue! Each detail is thought out to perfection and beautifully captured by Heather K Cook Photography!

Meredith and Brinson’s vision for their wedding day was classic, elegant, and timeless. Meredith says “I wanted to be able to look back on our wedding 30 years from now and still love every detail,” and the moment they set eyes upon The Biltmore Ballrooms they knew it was the perfect venue for their Atlanta wedding. Working with Britain Lamon Events and Lindsay Coletta and a neutral color palette with pops of greenery, they designed their ceremony and reception to highlight the Ballrooms’ gorgeous interiors. The ceremony was special for many reasons, not the least of which was their officiant, “Dr. Bob”, 99 years young, a professor at UGA and one of Brinson’s close friends. Guests then enjoyed a spectacular evening noshing on dishes from Bold Catering & Design such as grilled peaches and dancing the night away to the tunes of Emerald Empire Band. We love every moment and know you will be smitten with the images from Rustic White Photography!

The leaves are turning, temps are getting a smidge cooler, and autumn is set to make its grand entrance soon, so what better way to celebrate than with a stunning early fall wedding from one of our favorites, Amy Arrington Photography! Vinewood Plantation, a historical plantation home just outside of Atlanta, played host to Melissa and Zach’s whimsical celebration. J. Elliot Style designed an event that’s a mix of rustic and sophisticated, with elegant lanterns and greenery adorning the tree serving as the backdrop for the outdoor ceremony, and swaths of greenery and vivid blooms from Virtu Floral and Event Design gracing the wooden tables for the barn reception. We’re crushing hard on Melissa’s eclectic bouquet – a mix of anemones, ranunculus, dahlia, rose, and even kumquats in early autumn shades make for a stunning addition to her lace gown. Head over heels for this beautiful event and all of Amy’s images captured on film!

There is absolutely nothing in the world more perfect than spending time with your BFFs, and the deep bond that is shared between bride and bridesmaids is celebrated in today’s fabulous bridesmaids brunch inspiration shoot designed by Lemiga Events! What better way to show your ladies some love than to create a thoughtfully-styled celebration in the days leading up to your wedding? We love the idea of spending some quality time together trying on your gowns, laughing and reminiscing, and of course, eating some yummy food. Even better? Schedule your hair and makeup trial for the same time, so that you really get a great idea of how everyone’s look will come together on the big day! For this shoot, Michelle of Lemiga Events chose Atlanta’s Legacy Test Kitchen as the setting, and the spread included a waffle station, quiche display, and even mini cakes for each bridesmaid (dying) created by Confection Perfection. The table featured laser-cut stationery and a stunning floral display by Ginger Rose with the most beautiful pink and peach blooms, perfectly echoing the mix of blush and metallic bridesmaids dresses from Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta. Head over heels for this chic and fun shoot and all of the details captured on film by Noi Tran Photography!

Nestled approximately 30 minutes, but a world away, from downtown Atlanta is Foxhall Resort, and the tranquil setting provided a perfect backdrop for this classic and romantic inspiration shoot designed by Evermore Weddings & Events. A palette of slate blue, blush, peach, and green created a soft but elegant ambiance, and a blush Hayley Paige gown stole the show! Hacman Floral created a showstopping pastel bouquet to accompany the bridal look, which featured soft, modern hair and makeup from Elizabeth Sloan Beauty. The result is an absolute fairy tale! Beautiful details such as a rounded ceremony altar, elevated greenery centerpiece, and a custom peach cocktail by Lyght House Cocktails complete the scene. We are completely spellbound, as always, by the images from the incredibly talented Brandi of Alexis June Weddings!