Billowing Bouquets?

Ok, a huge trend that I'm seeing everywhere right now, is the over sized bouquet. Now, I don't really know what to think about this one. Is it considered stylish to carry around something that probably weighs at least five pounds and takes the shine away from your beauty and your dress. On the other hand, having a bouquet that is over the top, showcases your overall unique style that can be seen through a gorgeous arrangement. Also, if you're not planning on spending a ton on floral centerpieces but still want to have flowers incorporated, it's a good way to have a beautiful bouquet. I found some pictures of some larger-than-normal bouquets via Loverly. Let us know what you think!

I do have a take away from this trend and post. I just don't know if it's me. In my opinion, and having been a bride, I don't want anything to take away from my dress or overall look on that day. I also don't want to carry around a massive bouquet . But with that little rant, I must say, that the gorgeousness that comes from beautiful flowers is just amazing. A wedding isn't complete without a bud or two. A bride's bouquet expresses the bride's creativity and sense of style. If you're going for over the top, then this bouquet style is meant for you! These photos are also so beautiful! Is it obvious how much I love flowers? LoL!

xoxo,

Nicole

It's All About the Dress

So, it's true what they say, "It's all about the dress"! It's the one thing that the bride gets for her wedding that fully expresses her style and elegance. When I first thought of buying my dress, my first thought was something with lots of bling, sweetheart neckline, a mermaid style, and something that hugged every inch of my curves. Little did I know, after trying on a few, that I wold go something that I would've never thought. I ended up going with a dropped waist gown covered in lace. It was a straight across neckline, but I had them change it to a sweetheart because I know that was a must have in my dress! There was no bling at all, who would've guessed that haha

Now where did I buy my dream dress? It is from a beautiful boutique in Herndon, Virginia, called Soliloquy Bridal Couture. The owner, Miriam Liggett, is a dear friend of Sweetface's and I could not have imagined getting my dress from any other shop. I was treated so wonderfully, and greeted with with this delicious mango lemonade and an array of sweet treats. I was so nervous finding my wedding gown, but I knew I was in great hands! I tried on several dresses, until I found the one. I had that feeling that you see in movies and on tv. I was speechless and lost my breath by the beauty that I felt when I put on the dress. I felt like a bride. I looked like a bride. It was truly magic. I had my sister, best friend, and mom in the shop with me and I couldn't have asked for a different set of supportive people.

I believe that the overall experience I had with Miriam and her staff made the whole experience that much better. It was so great to feel like a bride and just feel so special in her store. Not to mention, her selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and accessories can't be beat. The style she carries in her shop covers so many different tastes of the modern bride. Everything from embellished mermaid gowns to A-line lace dresses, any bride with any taste can go in there and find her dream dress.

To all of my brides that hire us in the beginning stages of their planning, I always recommend them to go to Soliloquy. It is the only shop I feel 100% comfortable sending my clients to because I know the service that they bring to their guests and clients, and I only want the best for my brides.

If you're a bride looking for a dress, please go here! You will not be disappointed!

Me picking up my dress and having a champagne toast with the most important women in my life!

Snapped some pics of the shop while waiting for the finished product! 

Miriam's accessories are to die for!

More accessories!

Me and Miriam picking up my dress! See my ecstatic face?! I was so happy!

Me with my Handsome Husband in my Soliloquy Bridal Gown!

Do Wedding Planners Plan Their Own Weddings?

Does a wedding planner plan her own wedding?

 

That has seemed to be the question that a lot of people have been asking me the last few months as I've delved into planning for my big day. Apart from having a full time day job, a business, and family and friends that want to see me, it's been rather tough to find enough time to really sit down and plan. With me, the difficulty has been finding the decor and details that I really want to have part of our wedding and not changing my mind to the next cutest thing! My poor fiance :P He's been so great, and really that has been the secret to my success in planning our wedding. It's having a groom that is very involved and helpful! Thank goodness for him! And oh my, has he been patient with my indecisiveness!

 

Other than those things, planning has been great. So to answer the question, does a planner plan her own wedding? I say yes! You only get one wedding, and why not use your expertise and connections to plan the best wedding out there! It's definitely different than planning a client's wedding. There are more emotional ties to yours, and you are the one making all the final decisions! It's so hard... But with the right support system, anyone can do it. The one thing that I will always recommend to anyone having a wedding - big or small - at least hire a Day Of Coordinator. This will ease your mind, and all of those around you. Pick someone you can trust, and someone who can execute your vision. And the bonus is that your mom, sister, bridesmaids, and yourself will be able to enjoy the evening without having to worry about setting up or packing up! I have hired myself a Day Of - one of our very own, and one of the best Assistants Sweetface has ever seen.

 

This wedding planner has planned every detail... Now let's do this! 67 Days and counting!

 

 

My future Hubs is SO good at assembling invitations. It was a night filled with pizza and paper cuts - at least they're all out!