When I first met our florist for a consultation, I told her I didn't care if there were very many flowers at the event. I was only concerned with the inclusion of moss and pumpkins and I could not properly name any flowers that I knew of or could say I liked. I believe I used the words "puffy," "weird" and "naked trees" to describe my idea of the perfect plants. I also explained that we had no ... Read the Post
Flowers Create Wedding Magic – Countdown Day 3
Cookies are the Best Medicine
Yeah, yeah I know, laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, but who doesn't love cookies? Especially when they make you laugh! It's the best of both. When I heard a very good friend of mine was spending some time in the hospital, I knew a get well soon cookie set was in order, but I wanted to do something a bit different. I could have chosen a multitude of adorable things to make, but I ... Read the Post
Why Everyone Needs a Wedding Planner – Countdown Day 4
Wedding planners are like angels, well good ones are. I can't speak for what can happen if you don't get a good one, but I imagine you could find yourself one of those worst wedding fails lists. Our wedding planner Beth, of Beth Slavin Productions, was one of those angel planners I mentioned. A pleasure to work with, she made sure things ran smoothly, put everyone at ease and handled every ... Read the Post
Life’s a Happy Song Wedding Video – Countdown Day 5
When it comes to music our taste is a bit all over the map and we didn't choose much of our music till the final months. But there was one song in particular that we knew for sure had to be in the wedding. Most couples have a song, but at this point it should be no surprise to you that ours involves the Muppets. We had anxiously awaited the premiere of the Muppet's 2011 movie and it did not ... Read the Post
National Dessert Day, Wedding Cake and Countdown Day 6
In honor of National Dessert Day it only seems appropriate that for today's anniversary countdown we talk dessert. I love all kinds of desserts. I don't discriminate, but for some reason I had it in my head that I did not actually want a traditional wedding cake. For months I looked into options that included everything from tiny desserts and mini donuts to food trucks, pies and more. For one ... Read the Post
Costume Quest Battle Stamp Cookies
I don't consider myself a "gamer" by any means, but I enjoy me a video game or two. I have very specific requirements for my games: it must contain cute non life-like characters, preferably animals, inanimate objects, mysterious creatures, or tiny people dressed like any of those things, it must have something funny or amusing, it must have some kind of collecting and it must involve, crafts and ... Read the Post
Carondelet House – Countdown Day 7
Location, location, location. When it comes to anything, location matters. Whether you are choosing a wedding or party venue, buying a house or finding a spouse, location might not be the only factor, but there is no doubt that it matters. When you sign up for online dating they ask how far away you want to search for love. Sam posted his Jdate profile he said he was in "the greater Los ... Read the Post
Ketubah – Countdown Day 8
With weddings, there aren't many details you get to keep and look at forever. Even the beautiful photos get put aside or kept in an album eventually as things like baby photos take over (none of those yet.) But one thing that you can keep on your wall as a memory of your day is a Ketubah. A Ketubah is the Jewish wedding contract that is signed during a pre-wedding ceremony. While the ... Read the Post
Invitations – Anniversary Countdown Day 9
There are 9 more days till our anniversary, but today is an anniversary of its own kind. 4 years ago today, my husband and I said hello on JDate! I saw from his username that he was also a "Sam" which piqued my interest - all Sam's are good people, right? Shortly after reading his profile he sent an invite to chat, I believe "Hey there" is how the conversation started, followed by "your dog looks ... Read the Post
