#19 i luv…chess squares

30 10 2009
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I luv chess squares. I mean I really luv these Southern-style sweets. I literally can eat half the pan by myself quicker than you can say trick-or-treat. I thought I’d put this yummy recipe up today to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth. The recipe is pretty easy-peezy. All you need is butter cake mix, confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter, and eggs. BTW…if you are having a southern inspired wedding, serving chess squares along with mini pecan and sweet potato pies  and grandma’s pound cake…..mmmmm….is a great idea. Be inspired.

Cook Time: 40 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package butter cake mix
  • 1 stick butter, (4 oz), softened
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 box confectioners’ sugar, (1 lb)
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Preparation:

Combine cake mix, butter and egg and pat into 9×13″ pan. Mix sugar, eggs and cream cheese, and pour on the crust mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until browned.





#18 i luv…vinyl CDs

29 10 2009

I luv vinyl CDs. I am a member of two community boards and on both boards the question of “Are CD gifts played?” came up. My first response was a resounding “YES MA’AM”….Since finding vinyl CDs, I would like to change my answer <holding up my pointer (i.e., index) finger like you do in church> . A fellow blogger, BuckeyeBride, decided to put a twist on this idea and make the CDs look like old 45s. They doubled as favors as well as place cards. GREAT cost-effective and fresh idea! What is old is now new again. I luv a good throw back. Pix are below. Be inspired.

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Photo Credit: thebuckeyebride.blogspot.com

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#17 i luv…bridal dress hangers

29 10 2009

I luv bridal dress hangers. Found this while surfing. Great for bridal or boudoir pix.

Etsy Seller: lilafrances

Etsy Seller: lilafrances

Etsy Seller: lilafrances

Etsy Seller: lilafrances

Etsy Seller: lilafrances

Etsy Seller: lilafrances





#16 i luv…hydrangea wreaths

28 10 2009
Photo Credit: Christian Oth Studios

Photo Credit: Christian Oth Studios

I luv hydrangea wreaths because of their decor versatility. These wreaths can be repurposed for ceremony and reception decor uses. This is a nice cost savings trick. Here are some ideas. Be inspired.

(1) Ceremony doors and pews

(2) Bride and groom chairs

(3) Reception doors

(4) Centerpieces





#15 i luv…the color purple

28 10 2009

I luv the color purple.  Found a few purple pix while browsing through a few fave photogs’ portfolios. This is a hot new wedding color that can be  incorporated anywhere from BM dresses to cakes to florals. Be inspired. (BTW…Are you proud of me? I made it through this post without using a goofy lil reference to the classic movie…even though peeps still mispronounce my name and call me Celie…LOL!)

Left: Francesco Fino, Right: Kristie Kelly for Disney / Photo Credit: MarthStewartWeddings.com

Left: Francesco Fino, Right: Kristie Kelly for Disney / Photo Credit: MarthStewartWeddings.com

Wanna see more dress? Check out the Fall 2010 highlights!

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photpgraphers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photpgraphers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography





i luv…real engagements (angela+clyde)

27 10 2009

I luv real engagements with Angela+Clyde photographed by Sky+Carla Photographers. Their pix remind me of a neo-soul video. I swear I can here Dwele or Tyler Woods singing in the background! I luv everything about them. Angela’s cute lil natural (go on and rock it, girl….i luv my funky fro too), mod-squad dress, or mean shoe game and Clyde’s hat, bow tie, suspenders, and argyles. This couple is so cool. These perfect e-pix as well as the hovering helicoptor proposal validates this claim for sure. (Helicopter…Gold star for Clyde). My fave pix are the sexy library shot, the suspenders pull (hello, luv!), the purple balloon jump shot, …, the shoe shots…oh y’all still here? You get the idea. The photos are fabu and funky fresh! Be inspired.

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Want to see more of Angela+Clyde? Check out the wedding!





i luv..real weddings (angela + clyde)

27 10 2009

I luv real weddings starring Angela+Clyde. The day has come…finally. After weeks of stalking one of my fave photogs’ blog (Sky+Carla Photographers), Angela+Clyde’s highly anticipated, highly coveted wedding pix are finally here.  Ya know your girl couldn’t blog about this fast enough! BTW…the engagement pix were RAWESOME (Raw+Awesome…thanx new CB sister for the new word). If you missed them, I need you to click through to read the cliff notes. Go on. I’ll hold your place. Go on now. <Jeopardy music playing in the background>

Now that you are up to speed, let’s cruise on over to Charleston, SC for this wonderful wedding consisting of  a Tiffany blue+chocolate palette, an aquarium, a cruise boat…oh…and two beautiful BFFs.

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photogrphers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Sky+Carla Photographers

Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers

Photo Credit: Sky+Carla Photographers





i luv…real weddings (rielle+bobby part ii)

26 10 2009

I luv real weddings starring Rielle+Bobby. Part II includes all of the delish deets. The wedding palette was a beautiful color combo of summer green and turquoise blue which was modern and elegant….Yummy! Let’s dig in…remember no elbows on the table. Pix brought to you by the talented Angela Stott of Angela Stott Photography. Be inspired.

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credits: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credits: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Erin Rexroth (left) / Angela Stott Photography (right)

Vendors

Wedding Coordinator: Alex Pare of Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events

Photography: Angela Stott

Florist: Sarah, Urban Petals

Videographer: Buerhaus Designs

Transportation: Chariots for Hire

DJ: Donald Peterson, Bialek’s Music

Cake: Just Cakes





i luv…real weddings (rielle+bobby part i)

26 10 2009

I luv real weddings starring Rielle+Bobby. Part I includes the beautiful bride and groom prepping at Hotel Palomar in downtown Arlington, getting to Western Presbyterian Church on time, saying I-do times 2 and celebrating in style at the Rooftop restaurant at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Now that the formalities are out of the way, I’ll let the pix do the talking. Pix brought to you by the talented Angela Stott of Angela Stott Photography. Be inspired.

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credits: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Stay tuned for Part II: The Deets!

Vendors

Wedding Coordinator: Alex Pare of Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events

Photography: Angela Stott

Florist: Sarah, Urban Petals

Videographer: Buerhaus Designs

Transportation: Chariots for Hire

DJ: Donald Peterson, Bialek’s Music

Cake: Just Cakes





i luv…real weddings sneak peek (rielle + bobby)

23 10 2009

I luv next week’s Real Weddings Feature starring Rielle + Bobby. Don’t want to spoil it; but, I had to post a teaser.  This pic is my fave because it sums up their big day: elegant, sophisticated, modern, and beautiful. Have a great weekend, divas! Be inspired….and YES…that is the Kennedy Center! I see you, Rielle + Bobby.

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography

Photo Credit: Angela Stott Photography