I hope you guys enjoyed yesterday's post on the inside view of our wedding. The hubby and I had a great anniversary yesterday. We even tried out a new restaurant near our place that was such a nice surprise! It just may be our new favorite!
Dress Up
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Trying to pack and plan outfits for my trip to Charleston...even at this age, I still love playing dress up. :)
I hope you guys enjoyed yesterday's post on the inside view of our wedding. The hubby and I had a great anniversary yesterday. We even tried out a new restaurant near our place that was such a nice surprise! It just may be our new favorite!
I hope you guys enjoyed yesterday's post on the inside view of our wedding. The hubby and I had a great anniversary yesterday. We even tried out a new restaurant near our place that was such a nice surprise! It just may be our new favorite!
Our Wedding Day-The Good, The Bad, The Details
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
It's time to celebrate another year with my man! Today is our two year wedding anniversary. How has it already been two years?! In honor of our anniversary, I wanted to reminisce about our special day, tell you about the things that didn't go as planned and maybe even give you a few ideas for your own wedding :) So here is the good, the bad and the details from our special day.
One of my other favorite moments of the day was our exit. I don't know if it was the cheers, the sparklers or just the culmination of a wonderful day, but in that moment, I felt so loved. I remember vividly looking out the car window as we pulled away and remarking to Jon how extremely blessed we were to have each and every person there helping celebrate our love and cheering us on into the beginning of our journey. It was truly a special moment I'll never forget.
The weather was definitely the largest factor in most of the "unplanned" parts of the day. As you can see in this picture the red flag was up...and for good reasons. We had storm clouds looming overhead all day and the winds were 40+mph. The extreme winds caused the table candles to blow out, the flower vases and wine glasses to topple over and everyone's hair to fly sideways. The candles stayed out, the vases were filled with sand to weigh them down, the wine glasses were moved off the tables and everyone just let their hair fly :)
The wind also challenged a few of our photos. Our parasols were a little difficult to hold up in this picture and some even ended up tearing (thanks to photoshop and my awesome photographer, you can't even tell!).
The veil I have on in this picture was meant to be worn in the ceremony as well, but the wind kept blowing out the clip. About 2 seconds after this shot, the photographer's assistant was chasing it down the beach! As least we got a few great shots of it blowing in the "breeze" :)
It rained off and on before the wedding, which led to a lot of my bridesmaid photos taking place inside. But in the end, it worked out perfectly. I was left with cute, candid shots like this instead of the typical "stand in a line and smile" photos.
When Jon first tried on his band, it was a little snug so I had to take it to get resized at the jeweler before the wedding. When it was ready, I went to pick it up, paid for it and left thinking all was right. However, we learned on the day of the wedding when we started to take pictures that the ring had not been enlarged after all. It just so happened that one of Jon's groomsmen had a white gold ring in the correct size that we could use for the ceremony! So the ring in our photos is not even Jon's.
I used the logo, M + J, throughout our wedding to add a personal touch. Koozies were given out as favors and were also in our gift bags for guests. We also included snacks, drinks and the oh so appropriate monogrammed frisbee for our guests to enjoy on the beach.
1. My mom handstitched our monogram and wedding date on my carter. It's a keepsake I hope my daughter can wear one day and add her own initials and date on the other strip of the bow.
2. I carried my grandmother, Julia's, hankie around my bouquet. It was a great way to remember her, and it worked out well that I married a man who also has the first initial J.
3. We used a wine bucket with "Texas" at our drink station as a tribute to where we met.
4. I personalized linen pouches with "my favorite" and "best friend" for our ring shots.
5. We ordered "Team Reutter" shirts to wear on the plane to our honeymoon the next morning. It's a phrase we always used, and it prompted a lot of "Aww! Did you just get married!?" moments at the airport :)
We got married at a 100+ year old house in Inlet Beach, Florida.
I was drawn to all of the charm the house had and embraced all of the vintage furnishings, like this clawfoot tub we snuck into the photoshoot. :)
I wore a Watters dress I found at a bridal boutique in Dallas, TX. It was the second dress I tried on. My best friend's mom did my hair, and I did my own makeup. I had every intention of getting my nails done but ran out of time making sure all of my DIY details were complete.
While I decided not to splurge on a live band for the reception, it was important to me to have violin music for the ceremony on the beach. I didn't want everything to be super traditional so I had the violinist play songs like "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" by Frankie Vallie and "The Scientist" by Coldplay.
Jon would wear flip flops every day of his life if he could, so that was the natural choice for his footwear. I wore jeweled flats by Steve Madden-the perfect mix of casual elegance.
At the end of the day, everything worked out, and we were married! It just goes to show that things don't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Happy anniversary, Jon! I look forward to many more years and memories with you :)
Images via Leslie Roark Photography
The Good...
This is one of my favorite shots from the day. My big sis helping me put on my dress just as she has helped me with so many other things in life. So symbolic :)
It was also a happy day for her. April 24, 2010 was not only our wedding day, but also the day my sister got engaged! It will always be a special day for both of us for the rest of our lives.
Instead of the minister introducing us as Mr. and Mrs. Jon Reutter, Jon's best man and brother did. Much more appropriate and personal I believe. :)
One of my favorite moments of the night was our first dance. It was like the whole world was standing still while we had our moment.
One of my other favorite moments of the day was our exit. I don't know if it was the cheers, the sparklers or just the culmination of a wonderful day, but in that moment, I felt so loved. I remember vividly looking out the car window as we pulled away and remarking to Jon how extremely blessed we were to have each and every person there helping celebrate our love and cheering us on into the beginning of our journey. It was truly a special moment I'll never forget.
The Bad...
I've mentioned before that no event ever goes exactly as planned, and ours was definitely no exception! Instead of sharing just the pretty points of our day, I think it's important to be real and let you know it wasn't all sunshine and roses...especially the sunshine part.The weather was definitely the largest factor in most of the "unplanned" parts of the day. As you can see in this picture the red flag was up...and for good reasons. We had storm clouds looming overhead all day and the winds were 40+mph. The extreme winds caused the table candles to blow out, the flower vases and wine glasses to topple over and everyone's hair to fly sideways. The candles stayed out, the vases were filled with sand to weigh them down, the wine glasses were moved off the tables and everyone just let their hair fly :)
The wind also challenged a few of our photos. Our parasols were a little difficult to hold up in this picture and some even ended up tearing (thanks to photoshop and my awesome photographer, you can't even tell!).
The veil I have on in this picture was meant to be worn in the ceremony as well, but the wind kept blowing out the clip. About 2 seconds after this shot, the photographer's assistant was chasing it down the beach! As least we got a few great shots of it blowing in the "breeze" :)
It rained off and on before the wedding, which led to a lot of my bridesmaid photos taking place inside. But in the end, it worked out perfectly. I was left with cute, candid shots like this instead of the typical "stand in a line and smile" photos.
When Jon first tried on his band, it was a little snug so I had to take it to get resized at the jeweler before the wedding. When it was ready, I went to pick it up, paid for it and left thinking all was right. However, we learned on the day of the wedding when we started to take pictures that the ring had not been enlarged after all. It just so happened that one of Jon's groomsmen had a white gold ring in the correct size that we could use for the ceremony! So the ring in our photos is not even Jon's.
The Details...
I decided all of the printed pieces for our wedding...the save-the-dates, invitation, program, table numbers, couples timeline, etc. One my favorite was the calendar inspired save-the-date in our wedding colors.
1. My mom handstitched our monogram and wedding date on my carter. It's a keepsake I hope my daughter can wear one day and add her own initials and date on the other strip of the bow.
2. I carried my grandmother, Julia's, hankie around my bouquet. It was a great way to remember her, and it worked out well that I married a man who also has the first initial J.
3. We used a wine bucket with "Texas" at our drink station as a tribute to where we met.
4. I personalized linen pouches with "my favorite" and "best friend" for our ring shots.
5. We ordered "Team Reutter" shirts to wear on the plane to our honeymoon the next morning. It's a phrase we always used, and it prompted a lot of "Aww! Did you just get married!?" moments at the airport :)
I was drawn to all of the charm the house had and embraced all of the vintage furnishings, like this clawfoot tub we snuck into the photoshoot. :)
I wore a Watters dress I found at a bridal boutique in Dallas, TX. It was the second dress I tried on. My best friend's mom did my hair, and I did my own makeup. I had every intention of getting my nails done but ran out of time making sure all of my DIY details were complete.
While I decided not to splurge on a live band for the reception, it was important to me to have violin music for the ceremony on the beach. I didn't want everything to be super traditional so I had the violinist play songs like "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" by Frankie Vallie and "The Scientist" by Coldplay.
Jon would wear flip flops every day of his life if he could, so that was the natural choice for his footwear. I wore jeweled flats by Steve Madden-the perfect mix of casual elegance.
At the end of the day, everything worked out, and we were married! It just goes to show that things don't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Happy anniversary, Jon! I look forward to many more years and memories with you :)
Images via Leslie Roark Photography
Five Things Friday - Part 9
Friday, April 20, 2012
Tagalong Cupcakes. Need I say more? Find the recipe here.
Happy 4 months to my sweet nephew, Cohen! Look at his "cheeeese" face. :) Love him!
Amen.
Summertime refreshments in style.
Happy anniversary weekend to me and my hubby! Here's a little video montage of our honeymoon in St. Thomas to the tune of one of my favorite songs at the moment, Woman Like You. Sweet memories :)
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
DIY Custom Bouquet Wrap
Thursday, April 19, 2012
I went to JoAnn Fabrics yesterday to pick up a few last minute things for the upcoming weddings I'm helping decorate. And while I was there, I traveled down some extra aisles that caught my eye and made a few light bulbs go off in my head.
Today's idea centers around a bookmark I found on the cross stitch aisle. Hanging vertically it obviously would function well in its intended job.
But after admiring the pretty edge details I thought "what if it was turned on its side and used as a bouquet wrap?"
The dimensions and details are perfect, and you could embellish it any way you like- cross stitching, buttons, brooches, stenciling, etc. Because the lace trim detail is already there, the hard work is done! All you have to do is make it your own using your initials, your wedding date, a quote, etc. When complete, wrap around bouquet and button or pin in place. For $3.49-$3.99 (plus you could used a 50% off coupon), this is a very inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your wedding day.
And when you're done with the wedding, you can unwrap it and use it as a bookmark to keep forever.
Today's idea centers around a bookmark I found on the cross stitch aisle. Hanging vertically it obviously would function well in its intended job.
But after admiring the pretty edge details I thought "what if it was turned on its side and used as a bouquet wrap?"
The dimensions and details are perfect, and you could embellish it any way you like- cross stitching, buttons, brooches, stenciling, etc. Because the lace trim detail is already there, the hard work is done! All you have to do is make it your own using your initials, your wedding date, a quote, etc. When complete, wrap around bouquet and button or pin in place. For $3.49-$3.99 (plus you could used a 50% off coupon), this is a very inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your wedding day.
And when you're done with the wedding, you can unwrap it and use it as a bookmark to keep forever.
Nursery Update-Vintage Inspired Bedding
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Do you notice anything new in the nursery? If you guessed the bedding, you are correct! I love so many aspects of this space, but I think the bedding is one of my favorite parts.
Aside from the bedding, we also finalized the rug selection. I can't wait to see it in the space!
Here is proof that you can mix and match different bedding pieces and still achieve one cohesive look. I chose tufted linen bumpers from Restoration Hardware Baby, a chevron patterned sheet from DwellStudio and a vintage-washed percale crib skirt from RHB. None of them belong in a set together, yet they all work. Don't be afraid to make your own look.
Here is a closeup view of the different textures.
The pom pom blanket is another new favorite of mine. The oversized poms are playful and unexpected, adding another layer of coziness without being overbearing.
Aside from the bedding, we also finalized the rug selection. I can't wait to see it in the space!
A Look Inside Our Office
Monday, April 16, 2012
I have some updated pictures of our office to show you guys. We got some pictures up on the wall a couple of weeks ago and are slowly building up the gallery. Here is what we have so far...
I love the collected look and can't wait to add some more pieces to the collection.
This is the other side of the room. Do you notice the old ottoman that used to be in our living room? The couch is one that has been in my family since I was in elementary school. It's a La-Z Boy that has springs in each cushion. In 20 years, it has not lost an ounce of its shape. The jewel tone upholstery was remedied with a $70 2-piece sofa cover from JC Penney. The curtains, although shorter than I'd like, are Candice Olsen ones I found on sale at Dillard's for $5 over a year ago! I was glad to finally get them out of their packaging.
Here's a closeup of the pattern on the curtains. Eventually, I'd like to add some extra fabric to the bottom to make them 96 inches, but they'll do the job for now. Her drapes normally cost $120+ dollars so I won't complain :)
We already had all of the pieces needed to put this room "together" so I'm happy with the a cost-free results!
It's definitely come a long way from this...
I love the collected look and can't wait to add some more pieces to the collection.
This is the other side of the room. Do you notice the old ottoman that used to be in our living room? The couch is one that has been in my family since I was in elementary school. It's a La-Z Boy that has springs in each cushion. In 20 years, it has not lost an ounce of its shape. The jewel tone upholstery was remedied with a $70 2-piece sofa cover from JC Penney. The curtains, although shorter than I'd like, are Candice Olsen ones I found on sale at Dillard's for $5 over a year ago! I was glad to finally get them out of their packaging.
Here's a closeup of the pattern on the curtains. Eventually, I'd like to add some extra fabric to the bottom to make them 96 inches, but they'll do the job for now. Her drapes normally cost $120+ dollars so I won't complain :)
We already had all of the pieces needed to put this room "together" so I'm happy with the a cost-free results!
It's definitely come a long way from this...
Five Things Friday - Part 8
Friday, April 13, 2012
Washi tape and wax gift bags.
My latest shade, OPI's Red Lights Ahead...Where? Perfect for my pale and tan friends alike.
This song popped up on my ipod the other day. I'd forgotten how much I love it. Such a fun song!
I love the colors in this kitchen. So cheerful, don't you think?
I will be here, two weeks from today. Folly Beach in Charleston, SC. Can't wait!
Happy weekend, everyone!
Rug Roundup and Extra Savings!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
While doing a little rug shopping for a client, I came across a few that I'd like to have myself. You know...if I had more rooms in my house and more money in my bank account. But I thought perhaps one of you guys might be able to partake. If so, here are a few that I think you should buy :)
These are all offered at great prices already, but what makes them even better is that they fall under an extra 35% off promotion running right now! Use the code DAG35 at checkout to save even more!
Radiante Hearts Ikat Rug-$259 for a 5' x 8'
Moroccan Trellis-$279 for a 5' x 8'
Moderno Rug-$289 for a 5' x 8'
Chevron Earth Rug-$289 for a 5' x 8'
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