Sunday, August 24, 2008  |  General

Welcome to Once Wed


Welcome to Once Wed





Wednesday, August 27, 2008  |  Misc

Happy 5th!


Happy 5th!

Brett and I have been together 5 years today. Words can't describe the love and admiration I have for my wonderful husband...

I'm taking the day off to celebrate, but posting will resume as normal tomorrow with a wonderful DIY project from Laurie.

**The picture above is my favorite from our wedding on April 5th 2007**





Tuesday, August 26, 2008  |  Real Weddings

Summer Sweetness


I am loving these details from Carrie and Barrett's wedding recently shot by the amazing Carrie Patterson at Crescent H Ranch in Jackson Hole, WY.  Even though I am getting excited about fall approaching, this wedding reminds me that I am not quite ready for summer to end. To see more images from this lovely celebration, check out Carrie's blog.

Carrie's own beautiful wedding was recently featured on The Bride's Cafe. It is definitely worth checking out.....

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness

Summer Sweetness





Tuesday, August 26, 2008  |  Decor

Two Squirrels in Love


Two Squirrels in Love

Celine's whimsical cake topper created by Jen Murphy arrived just in time for her wedding in two weeks. Isn't it adorable?





Monday, August 25, 2008  |  Real Weddings

Wood you be mine?


How amazing is this wedding in the woods photographed by Jonathan Canlas? I LOVE it when a couple isn't afraid to incorporate their own sense of style into a wedding. The electric green palette + awesome tattoos really makes their pictures POP....


Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?

Wood you be mine?


[Images c/o Jonathan Canlas, who shoots with 100% film...love it!]





Saturday, August 23, 2008  |  Misc

Oh My Deer Etsy


Oh My Deer Etsy

Oh My Deer Etsy

Oh My Deer Etsy

I asked Chelsea if she would the end her AMAZING week guest blogging with a post about her etsy business, Oh My Deer.  You might have already noticed this, but Chelsea is one seriously talented lady. Not only did she pull of one of the most amazing weddings I have ever set eyes on...she also creates beautiful hairpieces, lovely custom invitations, and charming aprons. Oh, and her handwriting is incredible! If you are in the market for invitations, place cards, or hairpieces...she is your woman! Below are more lovely details about Oh My Deer from Chelsea....
 
   I have a deep desire to create, but it's never been a specific medium that inspires me.  Growing up, I drew and drew and drew. Sometimes watercolors would be thrown in the mix, but for the most part, a pencil and paper were good enough for me.  Then   when I got older and was aware enough to be self-conscious, I felt comfortable behind a camera.  That was short-lived.  In college I had a well-rounded fine arts experience, though I focused mainly in acrylics.  When you're in school, it's your job to create, so I always did--inspired or not.  And whether or not it's because I went to a small college or because I actually possessed a hint of talent, I'll never know, but I did and do feel comfortable with a paintbrush in my hand.  But after I graduated and the real world came a-knockin', I dropped my brush for a well-folded towel and a tightly rolled rug and worked as an assistant in a Montessori 3-6 year old classroom.  (For all you Montessorians out there, you understand my towel and rug reference.  Ha.)I found this job to be pretty consuming, and I was completely creatively dry for that first year out of school.  But luckily the following year I took a job at the same school as their premiere Visual Arts Instructor.  For more than one reason, this was such a blessing.  All of a sudden, I was surrounded with materials and my desire to create--in whatever medium--was renewed... and the "Oh, My Deer!" Etsy shop was born.  
    Again, I couldn't stick with just one thing, so I began with kind of hideous purses, moved onto cards (that no one wanted... I think I only sold one set of 4), then I moved onto aprons, and now I find myself with hair accessories.  Go figure!  I am definitely most at ease with the hair pieces because I think for so long I'd been searching for that one addition to my wardrobe that wasn't the standard necklace or earrings or scarf.  Finally I'd found something that was unique, but not so off the wall that I had to give myself a pep talk on confidence before I stepped out the door wearing it.  So every pretty piece, every little lady I make, I make with love, close attention to detail, and the ridiculous thought, "Man, I hope no one buys this one because I really want it!"  Ha.  If you're interested in an original "Oh, My Deer" lady, feel free to check out my shop: ohmydeer.etsy.com.  And as always, I am more than happy to work with you to create the sweetest little gem for you or a loved one.  I want whatever you wear from "Oh, My Deer!" to scream beauty, loveliness, and a little bit of sass... just like you!





Saturday, August 23, 2008  |  DIY

DIY: Paper Lantern Garland


DIY: Paper Lantern Garland

Laurie has been a crafting maniac this week with the launch of her new fall collection(if you haven't checked her etsy store....your missing out) and creating this delightful paper latern garland project for Once Wed. How lovely would this banner look hanging on an entryway or possibly above your cake table at the reception? Laurie and I always love feedback and questions, so let us know if you've been itching to do a project but are having difficulty executing the idea. We would love to help...

DIY: Paper Lantern Garland


What You’ll Need

6 sheets of scrap-booking paper ( an assortment of coordinating colors)

9 buttons ( with two holes in the center)

6 yards of waxed string

½ yard of tasseled trim 

Glue

Needle (with a large eye)

Scissors

Compass

Ruler

Pencil 
 

1.  Begin by drawing a two inch  square on a sheet of paper.  Mark the center of each side of the square  (see figure 1) 

2.  Place the point of your compass on a center mark on one of the square sides and the pencil point on the top of that square side. Draw a half circle. ( see figure two).    Repeat on remaining sides to create a four petal flower shape.   This  is the template you will use to create all six  sides of your lantern.   (see figure 3)      

3.  Use a pencil and template to trace nine flower shapes on each sheet of  your scrap-booking paper.   Carefully cut out the flowers. (see figure 4)   You’ll have a total of  54 pieces.   

4.  Lay each of  the “flowers” patterned side up.    Fold the “petals” upward and crease. (see figure 5) 

5.  Pick one flower shape in each of your six patterns for your first lantern.  

6.  Select two flowers, and begin by gluing the backs of one petal from each flower together.  Repeat to create a  chain of four flowers.  ( see figure 6).  

7.  Glue the backs of the first and last petal to close the chain and create a ring shape.  (see figure 7) 

8.  Cut a piece of waxed string approximately 15 inches long and thread it through your needle.     

9.  Cut a tassel from the trim, and run the needle and string through the hole in the head of the tassel.   Pull the string through and meet the ends.  Tie a knot approximately ½ of an inch above the tassel head.    Tie another knot approximately ¼ of an inch from where the string ends meet.  (see figure 8)  

10.  Run the tassel and string though the center the ring so it rests in the corner of one of the squares.   Take one of your flower shapes, line it up with a petal from each of the lantern sides and glue.   Make  sure the string remains in the corner with the knot you tied above the tassel   on the outside of the lantern.    This will keep string from slipping through the lantern when you hang it.   

11.  Lay the string diagonally through the center of lantern so it rests in corner of the open side.  (see figure 9)   Line up the petals with the remaining flower shape and glue the last side of your lantern.    Be sure the end of your strings  are on the outside.     

12.  You’ve completed your first lantern, now repeat the process 8 more times.   

13.  Cut a length of  waxed string, approximately 6 feet long.    String nine buttons on the waxed string.  Space them six inches apart, with a foot of string remaining on each end. (see figure 10)  

14.  Hang one lantern from each button.  (see figure 11)  Hang the garland on a mantle, above a doorway,  or across the front of a table. 

 
The budget:

6 sheets of scrap book paper @ $1.50 each = $9

6 yards of waxed string @ $.10 = $.60

½ yard of tasseled trim =  $8

9 buttons = $2

Total project cost = $19.60

 

Laurie, thanks so much for another wonderful project!! Stay tuned for our last guest post from Chelsea....

   
 
 
 
 





Friday, August 22, 2008  |  Real Weddings

Oh My Deer Vendors


Oh My Deer Vendors

I completely forgot to upload the list of vendors for Chelsea and Tec's wedding, so here they are now....

Gown bought from Kelly's Closet (http://www.kellyscloset.net/) 
Cinematography: Mat Kearney
Photography: Jose Villa
Event Design: Chelsea Hughes and Joy Thigpen
Bridesmaid Dresses: Asos
Grooms Shoes: 
Asos
Men's Suits: Express
Grooms Shirt: J Crew
Catering: Loveless Cafe
Invitations and Packaging: Chelsea Hughes
Officiant and Worship: Aaron Keyes
Worship: Joy Williams
Hair and Make-up: Jordan Byers
Bride's Jewelry: Lillyella (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5644994)





Friday, August 22, 2008  |  Real Weddings

Oh My Deer Flowers and Trees


Oh My Deer Flowers and Trees

Oh My Deer Flowers and Trees

It was important for us to have everything at the wedding look... easy: not stiff or perfect, totally informal, but completely beautiful, rustic, homemade and us.  I feel that the tablescapes really embodied this notion.  The wheat grass was grown by my mom 10 days (the perfect number, she found out) before the wedding, the flowers were from my grandparent's garden and the roses were from their friend's garden, and the trinkets (clocks, tins, watches, bird figurines) were collected from all over--friends, our own stuff, family, etc. 

Oh My Deer Flowers and Trees

The trees that are sitting on some of the tables have a cool story to them, too.  My sister was married in February of this year... only four months apart.  It's just the two of us in terms of siblings, and to be honest, it's not really surprising that it ended up happening that way.  We've been best friends since high school (after we got over the "She's looking at me and I hate her!" phase) and have been inseparable since.  Anyway, her wedding was incredibly intimate, held at a gothic chapel with tons of candles and romance.  She and her husband stood among candles and tree branches from "dead" trees that my mom bought at a nursery for $10 each!  So after the wedding, even thought they were dead, we still couldn't bring ourselves to just toss them.
 So we kept them at my brother-in-law's parent's house, in pots in their back yard.  About a month before the wedding, we checked on their progress, thinking that even if they were only twigs, they still might look pretty at our wedding.  What we found were tiny buds of leaves and blossoms!  Fast forward to the day of the wedding.  The trees were at the barn and we were planning on placing them around the inside of the barn.  "What about putting them on top of the tables?" Joy suggested.  Genius.  I love how that worked though; so casual and spur of the moment... and totally perfect.

Chelsea, everything looks perfect! Thank you so much again for sharing your incredible wedding with Once Wed. Stay tuned for Chelsea's last post of the week tomorrow...





Friday, August 22, 2008  |  Real Weddings

Oh My Deer Fun and Games


Oh My Deer Fun and Games

Oh My Deer Fun and Games

Our color palette was very general, which worked for our location and the type of casual atmosphere we wanted to create.  But the one unexpected color that did continue to pop up was yellow: our tandem, my shoes, Tec's socks, our cake.  I'm not sure if it was a subconscious choice, but I think it really helped to round out our broad color scheme. 

Oh My Deer Fun and Games

Our wedding pictures were a priority for us, so we wanted to have plenty of time for our photographer to spend shooting just Tec and me after the wedding.  To buy us some time, we allowed our guests to begin eating whenever the barn was flipped into the reception space and we also set up games for them to play, hoping they would feel that their time was being well occupied.  The property we were on had several huge, flat areas where we put out games of Blong (aka Ladder Golf aka Hillbilly Horseshoes aka whatever-you-want-to-call-it; pictured above) and Bocce Ball.  Not only did it allow us more time with the photographer, but I think it took their minds off the fact that it was 98 degrees outside... 

Oh My Deer Fun and Games

Aside from the barn being my dream location, one of my favorite aspects of our wedding was the muslin fabric draping the doors. Joy found an image of this online and we were both crazy about it.  The muslin used was actually hung and used as decor at her wedding five years ago.

Chelsea has one more post for us today so stay tuned...




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