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Changes

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Changes

***I would like to thank the following wonderful ladies for providing advice and kind words in my time of intense WPM: Little Miss Southern (I heart our gchats), Future Mrs. Smith (I got my hair cut by Kristen and I loved it), The Thirty Something Bride (Don't even know where to begin- you're probably the coolest person I know), The Answer is You (thanks for the lunch date. Can we have another please?)***

I thought about starting this post with some Tupac lyrics, but it turns out those were a little too intense for this G-Rated blog! Mr. SE and I have been undergoing some changes on the wedding front. To make a long story short- I had a total WPM two weeks ago. Don't know what a WPM is? A Wedding Planning Meltdown. To help aid in the confusion and mass pandemonium that will likely ensue, I've created a chart of sorts.

Things that are staying the same: still marrying Mr. SE @ the Cathedral on August 14, 2010
Things that are changing:
reception venue, COMPLETE theme of wedding, budget

We're much like T30SB & The Candyman, in that this wedding symbolizes not only our love for one another, but we also want to spend time with close family and friends who we are blessed to have in our lives. Intimate, and personal- that's our goal for the big day.

That being said, our guest list right now is at 180. We've looked at all the normal RSVP rates, but ours is a little different. Yes, it's a destination for 90% of our guests. No, it's not too far (ie Caribbean). We have NO CLUE how many people are going to come. The majority of our guests are within a 4 hour car ride or a 2 hour plane trip. That's a whole different issue that I'll save for another post.

Miss SE's rule on budgets: just because you have it, doesn't mean you have to spend it. Can I also add another one of my favorite sayings regarding money? Yes, it's my blog. You can spend a lot of money and still look trashy (Kendra and Hank. Hello?). There it is- I said it.

Mr. SE and I have decided that while my parents are footing the bill for this fabulous wedding, we're not going to lose sight of the real reason this is all happening (we love each other). Because of this, I will here and now take a vow (to you, my faithful readers), that I will keep the important things (Mr. SE and our promises to each other) at the forefront of my planning. Thank you Liza for that one.

So now Mr. SE and I are embarking on a 359 day wedding planning adventure. We are (I am) going to keep an open mind about ideas, and we're going to stay focused on the prize (Mr and Mrs). I can't wait to be his wife, he makes me the happiest lady in the world! Keep reading as we'll start to reveal our new inspiration boards and style ideas (omigosh I know you can't wait. And I can't believe you're still reading at this point). Okay I'll add a picture because blog posts suck without them.
Changes{sufficiently awkward. i love us}


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Real Wedding: Karen & Nick

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Real Wedding: Karen & Nick

I always love seeing wedding photos, but when they come from a reader, and when that reader found her venue through Snippet & Ink, that's even more of a treat! Karen and Nick booked the Acqua Hotel for their May wedding after seeing it in this real wedding feature, and planned a beautiful celebration. (Karen also made an inspiration board to help her vendors understand the vision she had for the day!) I also have to point out Aubrey Trinnaman's gorgeous photography - this is a lady whose work I imagine we'll be seeing plenty of in the future...










Before the ceremony, the bridal party took photos in the Marin Headlands. Though the day started out foggy, the fog lifted in time for the ceremony.










Karen and Nick's budget friendly decor included 36" white balloons and bright orange flowers in IKEA vases.


Karen and Nick used miniature clothespins to attach seating cards to the balloon strings.


Buttons were customized with quotes and photos about Nick and Karen, things like "Virginia is for Lovers," "I Heart NY," and "Coke tastes better out of a glass bottle" (Nick loves Coke, and guests enjoyed Coke in glass bottles, as well as Guarana, a drink from Brazil where Karen is from). Karen says, "The buttons were a hit with guests who added flair to their outfits throughout the evening." (You can have custom buttons made at Busy Beaver Buttons.)











Venue: Acqua Hotel, Mill Valley, CA

Bride's dress / shoes / headpiece: La Sposa / J.Crew / K. Autumn

Bridesmaid dresses / Groomsmen vests: J.Crew

Flowers: Yasmin at Wildflower Event Florals

Cupcakes: Teeny Cake

Congratulations Karen and Nick - thank you so much for sharing your lovely wedding day with us! And thank you to Aubrey Trinnaman for sharing these incredible photos. I really hope we'll be seeing much more of her work soon!

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Golden Globes Fashion

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I'm sure everyone's dying to hear the fashion opinions of a blogger who usually writes about cooking fails, but bear with me: Awards shows are my crack.

In a previous life, my goal was to become an entertainment reporter and in preparation, I read Entertainment Weekly like it was the Bible from 1994 to 2009 (I only stopped getting it because someone -- cough, sean -- didn't renew my gift subscription). I've watched the Golden Globes and the Oscars every year since at least 3rd grade, so I have a freakish institutional memory for awards shows. Also, I have a weakness for movie stars, montages, acceptance speeches and lifetime achievement awards.

All of that combined means, you can expect some awards show blather from me. But enough of that babble, onto my fashion picks!

Best Dressed

Golden Globes FashionEmily Blunt, in Dolce & Gabbana, looked ethereal and delicate and pretty. The dress looked like a tutu reinterpreted as a gown and I sighed when I saw it.

Golden Globes FashionI love, love, love how sparkly Anna Paquin's Alexander McQueen gown is, but her teeth always drive me insane, as does her Southern accent on True Blood.

Golden Globes FashionI was so happy to see Maggie Gyllenhaal in a dress (by Roland Mouret) that not only fit, but brightened up her face and made her look elegant. She has a tendency to look dumpy, but not last night.

Golden Globes FashionPenelope Cruz's Armani Prive gown seemed to capture her perfectly: the black lace is a nod to her Spanish heritage and the hair and shape recalled Rita Hayworth in Gilda. Perfect.

Golden Globes FashionMy girl crush Marion Cotillard looked gorgeous in a green Christian Dior dress. I loved that color; very subtle, very sexy.

Golden Globes FashionSandra Bullock looked radiant in this subtly sexy gown by Bottega Venetta. I also love that she thanked her make-up artists!

On the Fence

Golden Globes FashionI just wasn't sure about Drew Barrymore's Atelier Versace gown. I liked the color, I liked the sparkle, and I can even stand the ruffle on the shoulder. But the one on the side...hm. It looked like a sparkly growth.

Golden Globes FashionI dislike Chloe Sevigny on principle, so it's hard for me to support anything she wears. But this Valentino dress had beautiful movement; I just wasn't sure about the ruffles coming from the top on both sides. She looks like a manta ray.

Most Improved

Golden Globes FashionTina Fey looked adorable in this 50s-style Zac Posen dress and I loved her shoes, too. She almost always wears some boring black sheath, so it was great to see her try a different shape, a pattern and something fun.

Golden Globes FashionSean exclaimed "She looks great!" with genuine surprise when Christina Aguilera appeared in this delicate-yet-futuristic Versace gown. She looks so classy and grown-up; in recent years, she had kind of devolved into caricature of herself.

Worst Dressed

Golden Globes FashionJennifer Westfeldt, designer unknown. This dress looked like it was cobbled together by someone hoping to hit all the trends in one dress: it's black! It has a dinner plate-sized ruffle/rosette! It has lace! It's a lot of look with not a lot of focus.

Golden Globes FashionI can appreciate different and avant-garde, but I don't see any merit to Julianne Moore's Balenciaga dress. It looks dumpy and the color does nothing for her.

Golden Globes FashionGlee's Jayma Mays is so cute and is from my region (SWVA represent!), but I just couldn't love this Badgley Mischka dress, which looks like the top of a bridesmaid's dress combined with a spiderweb.

Golden Globes FashionJennifer Aniston: C'MON. Does she look hot? Yes. Is this a beautiful dress? Yes. But she wears black to EVERY EVENT EVER. She's a gorgeous girl with a smoking body and doesn't look her age even remotely. Black makes her look like she's in mourning.

Golden Globes Fashion
I want to be very clear: I LOVE Christina Hendricks. I think she's the definition of a knockout and I like the shape of the Christian Siriano dress. It's very Marilyn Monroe. But the color and something about the ruffles remind me more of 80s prom dresses or something out of Madonna's early 90s videos. It seemed almost costume. I just wasn't feeling the color at all.

So there you have it. Agree? Disagree? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Take it to the comments, ya'll.


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Stamptastic!

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Stamptastic!

Stamptastic!{gorgeous}

We'll be using a stamp on our outer envelope (gold ink) and RSVP envelope (black ink) for the return address. Mr. SE and I are in the process of buying a house, so our "unknown address" was really throwing a wrench in our invitation process. These envelopes need to be ordered! My amazing Florist and wedding crisis manager, Hillary, had an idea to get a stamp once we know our address. Genius! The stamp can be used after our wedding too, and wouldn't hold up ordering our wedding invitations. #45 why Hillary is amazing.
Both stamps featured here are from Sugar Letter on Etsy, and I looove her items! She's willing to customize too, which is a necessity for brides looking to match their stationery.
Stamptastic!{love this style w/out the vine}




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PROMO: Special Sale on Your Bridesmaids Dresses at Coren Moore

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PROMO: Special Sale on Your Bridesmaids Dresses at Coren Moore

Visit the Coren Moore blog for more information and to schedule your appointment.

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To My Mom and Dad

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To My Mom and Dad

To My Mom and DadThere's another special day this weekend- April 3rd! Mom and Dad SE were married on that date 28 years ago. They've set such a great example for Mr. SE and myself, and I hope we will be still glowing like the two of them when we're married for 28 years.

Mr. SE and I initially planned to have April 3rd as our wedding date, so we would share the same anniversary as my parents. But with the way things worked out after graduation, we decided to push it back to August so we wouldn't be rushed. So now my parents can celebrate their anniversary as strictly their own. Here's to you Mom and Dad- 28 years and going strong!

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Sponsored Post: One Kings Lane GIVEAWAY

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Sponsored Post: One Kings Lane GIVEAWAY
type="html">Have you signed up for One Kings Lane yet? If you have, then you already know all about the exclusive home decor sales they have, featuring items from all kinds of incredible designers. And if you haven't signed up yet, well, maybe this will change your mind:

One Kings Lane is giving away a $250 Shopping Spree to one lucky Snippet & Ink reader! All you have to do is click HERE to enter by no later than midnight (PST) on Wednesday, November 25. To give you an idea of some of the fun things you might put your $250 toward, here are just a few of the items that will be on sale this week over at One Kings Lane...


Darling holiday cards from the ever fabulous Mr Boddington's Studio!


Zip wallets in fun colors by Graphic Image.


Sumptuous throw pillows by Chelsea Textiles (how stunning are these!).

You're sure to find the perfect gift for someone on your list - or for yourself of course! It's also the perfect place to register, because now friends and family can buy E-Gift Cards in a range of price increments, from $25 to $1000. Don't miss this chance to win a $250 Shopping Spree at One Kings Lane. Enter HERE by midnight (PST) on Wednesday.

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Wino Dessert Party

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Wino Dessert PartyWino Wednesdays is back! Except it was on Thursday this week because of stupid weather. Boooo.


This time around, it was my turn to host and as per usual, I went a little crazy with the Valentine's Day-themed decor. We were having dessert wines and desserts and boy, was it sweet.



Wino Dessert Party
Wino Dessert PartyI literally made that doily garland while watching LOST...I'm a nerd.


Wino Dessert PartyAbove, raspberry brie bites. Recipe coming this weekend!


Wino Dessert PartyThe menu: deli spirals (the easiest, most crowd-pleasing storebought item ever), raspberry brie bites, smoked cheddar popcorn, creme brulee bars, chocolate raspberry mousse (which I unfortunately still have) and French macarons from Trader Joe's.


Wino Dessert PartyI dug out my grandmother's crystal. Valentine's Day was her birthday and always reminds me of her.


Wino Dessert PartyWe tried:



  • Jackson-Triggs Icewine: an incredibly smooth, honey-like dessert wine. Very sweet but very good.

  • Verdi Peach Sparkletini: A super fun, bubbly spumante with a hint of peach. It also comes in raspberry, which I'm dying to try.
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  • Harris Ruby Porto: This was my first port and I actually really loved it! I said drinking port made me feel like one of those old dudes who plays chess in a library filled with leather chesterfield sofas.
Wino Dessert PartyBLURRY PICTURE ALERT!



  • Butler Cassis Noir: A very tart black currant wine, excellent served over cheesecake. Very tart and earthy.

  • Banyuls: I can't read the label, so I kinda suck at this. I bet it was good though. Oops.
Wino Dessert Party

  • Bitch Bubbly: I was the only one who kinda like this; it was a very bubbly, berry-flavored sparkling wine. Fun, but not rich in flavor.

More pictures and recipes to come later! Big dessert wine tip: The wine should always be sweeter than the dessert you pair with it.


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