more ideas...

What a darling first look idea!

Love the flowers and the vase!

What a fun way to incorporate the color green!

Boxes and Jars

Boxes and jars are two things I love.  For the past 10 years or so I have collected all kinds of boxes from all around the world.  I've been asked a time or two if I have enough yet : )  And jars are sweet, although I don't have the same history with them. (All images from Style Me Pretty)

On the box front, I love this idea of using wine boxes as planters to use as centerpieces!

On the jar end of things, I love this idea of creating jars with all the ingredients for cookies or brownies as favors!

Drive Away in a BMW Z4?

Anyone and everyone who knows my dear sweet Brian knows that he loves cars! So, Brian and I are looking for a sweet car to drive away in... and the BMW Z4 currently is winning! A place in Redmond rents them (along with other fun cars). We're very tempted : )

Tree Obsession

So I have a little tree obsession . . . and I'm not quite sure when it started or why. So one way I am going to incorporate trees into our wedding is through a fingerprint tree! I originally saw this idea on Style Me Pretty, but have since seen it many places. My dear ol' Papa Bear (my daddy) who is an artist is going to create for us a tree of our very own. I cannot wait to see it full of the fingerprints of my nearest and dearests : )

2 Months and 9 Days later...

I'm back! Engaged! And well on my way with my wedding plans! Brian proposed on a perfect August afternoon by the Kirkland waterfront. It was perfect! I was overjoyed to the point of shaking. Andrew Teng, my sister's brother-in-law, took pictures that turned out absolutely amazing (see below). And he got me my DREAM Tacori Danatela Ring! Later that evening, we picked up my mom at the airport and surprised her with the news; it was priceless!

2 months and 9 days later... I have my dress (by Mori Lee, found at Lady Margaret's in Puyallup, WA)... our ceremony and reception location (Robinswood House in Bellevue, WA)... our invitation list... our bridal party (6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen)... our budget... and lots of ideas!

(photo from: www.seattlebride.com)

First Pearl

So a couple months back my friend, Kali, told me about the blog 100 Layer Cake (http://100layercake.com/blog/) and I have been obsessed ever since that wonderful fall day. This was the first image she shared with me from that amazing blog...