One.
Written by Sara on July 17, 2011 – 8:00 am -
One year ago today, I married my most favorite person in the world. I married the world’s best cuddler, the world’s best doggy-daddy. I married way out of my league, because I married the best man I’ve ever known.
I’m a lucky gal.
To my husband of one year, Jordan: here’s to many more years together. I’m so excited for the adventures ahead of us!
And also, a reminder of the reading that was read one year ago today…I still feel these words to my core, my love.
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a person loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” “Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don’t mind being hurt.” “Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?” “It doesn’t happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”
Love always, your wife, Sara.
Tags: Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit
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Joy: Our Wedding – DIY Projects: Final List
Written by Sara on July 7, 2011 – 9:00 am -{Click here to catch up on our wedding recaps:
Hair appointments; Picking up flowers; Getting ready; The Gown; Our First Look, Girls & Guys Attire, More Photos, Jitters and Communion, Ceremony Decor; Our DIY Ceremony Programs, Prayers, Readings and Music, Walking Down the Aisle, More Ceremony Shots, The Getaway Car, Reception Table Centerpieces, Wishing Tree & Photo Displays, Photos From Our DIY Photobooth!, Analysis of our iPod Wedding, Our Honeymoon, List of Wedding Vendors and List of Etsy Sellers}
Hi everyone! I can’t believe that I’m finally to the end of my list of wedding recap posts – it was certainly an adventure to plan our wedding, but it was even more of an adventure to try to recap it in a meaningful way for all of you who care to stop by my little section of the Internet. Lots of thanks and love to all of you for your support and encouragement throughout the planning, execution and recap process!
Here’s a final list of the DIY projects that we took on and completed for the wedding, along with links and/or pictures:
- Flower Hairpieces – Bridesmaids
- Garter & Throw-Away Garter
- Bunting: Cake Table – Reception
- Burlap Table Runner/Table Squares – Reception
- Placecards – Head Table at Reception
- Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
- Napkins – Wedding Reception
- Rice Krispie Wedding Cake
- Photobooth Wall
Tags: DIY projects, wedding DIY projects
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Joy: Our Wedding – List of Etsy Vendors
Written by Sara on July 6, 2011 – 11:00 am -{Click here to catch up on our wedding recaps:
Hair appointments; Picking up flowers; Getting ready; The Gown; Our First Look, Girls & Guys Attire, More Photos, Jitters and Communion, Ceremony Decor; Our DIY Ceremony Programs, Prayers, Readings and Music, Walking Down the Aisle, More Ceremony Shots, The Getaway Car, Reception Table Centerpieces, Wishing Tree & Photo Displays, Photos From Our DIY Photobooth!, Analysis of our iPod Wedding, Our Honeymoon and List of Wedding Vendors}
Hello all! I’m back with a list of the Etsy sellers that we used. I highly recommend all of them, but the sellers that created custom items for us (especially Lovliday, The Lucky Button and Boutique Sophia) were a dream to work with.
Lovliday: Guestbook Tree
Paloma’s Nest: Bouquet Charm, Jewelry Bowls (for Bridesmaids and Moms) – “You Are” version
Oatmeal Lace Design: Bridal Clutch
LeahLeah: Burlap Pew Bows
The Lucky Button: Boutonnieres
Y&E Bridal: Hair fascinator (flower)
BPoetic: Shoe Clips
Nomsa: Earrings (for Bridesmaids)
Whisker Graphics: Yellow and White Baker’s Twine
Whisker Works: Mustache Props – Photobooth
Love to Create Stamps: Return Address Stamp
Galla 15: Yellow Fashion Ring (Bride)
Allegro Art: Silver Swirl Card Holders – for Reception
Vintage Time Machine: Ladies Vintage Hat – Photobooth
Queen London’s Carriage: Men’s Vintage Hat – Photobooth
Maxim Creative Invites: Monogrammed Stickers – for wedding invitations
Earmark: “Just Married” banner for getaway car
A Remark You Made: Eco-friendly wooden placecard holders
QA Create: Baseball cufflinks (Groom)
Boutique Sophia: Custom flower girl dresses (tutu dresses)
South House Boutique: Burlap wine holder bags – for wedding helper gifts
Satin and Birch: Little soaps – shower hostess gifts
Oh Louise Designs: Personalized Stationery – shower hostess gifts
[Photo by Creative Kindling]
Tags: Etsy
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