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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Something Blessed- The flowers

Sorry for the delay lovelies! I have been busy busy with nursing school and organizing and decorating our apartment for the new year! Winter has officially hit Omaha with frigid temperatures and snow on the ground today, which is why I thought I would brighten the winter by talking about our wedding flowers!
Who knew there was so much to know about wedding flowers; which are in season, how much do they cost per stem, what shape of bouquet do i want, what kind of filler, do I want the stems ribbon wrapped... Fortunately I picked an amazing florist who knew exactly what questions to ask and she never guessed about any detail. She also helped me stay within our budget while picking beautiful bouquets. Thanks again Tiffany from Tiffany's Floral Creations you were wonderful!

 I loved the idea of baby's breath bouquets for my bridesmaids but didn't know how to go about picking which type of baby's breath. (Did you know there is more than one type?) Tiffany helped me pick white million star baby's breath which has bigger blooms. Then I asked her if she could make the baby's breath pink and so she had the idea of using pink waxflower to accent the white baby's breath and wrapping the stems with a pink ribbon- yes they were gorgeous!

My bouquet included: Light pink garden roses,white hydrangeas, light pink ranculus, light pink dahlias, silver brunia, baby's breath, wax flowers, peonies. My favorite flower is a peony and I wanted them so badly but they were not in season and she was unsure of she could find some that actually looked good. On my wedding day when she delivered the flowers my bouquet had peonies in it!! What a surprise!!
I also pinned my grandmother's brooch on the white ribbon wrapped stem as my something old. It was so neat that she found one for me that was pink!


Before the wedding my grandmother gave me a pink rosary to put in my bouquet (pictures of her giving it to me coming next). I thought this was a wonderful picture to remember it by.

The groomsmen wore a bout consisting of the same flowers as the bridesmaids.
 Danny wore a light pink ranunculus flower as his bouttoniere.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Something Blessed- Bridal Portraits

Happy Wednesday! While I was taking these pictures my poor bridesmaids were trying so hard to hold up my train so it wouldn't get dirty in the grass and dirt.- I didn't really have a care in the world, I was getting married!!


We took these pictures in the back of our campus church. It is called the Jesuit gardens because all of the Jesuit Priests on campus live back here!

This next set of pictures was so fun to take. Anna basically said twirl and twist so we can see your pink skirt. I just kept laughing at everyone watching me.






My bridal portraits were so fun to take and I was so glad to have my bridesmaids up there with me to help me walk without getting too dirty!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Something Blessed- My Girls!

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are starting a great new year! I am continuing the recaps of the wedding with my lovely bridesmaids:
They wore grey knee length dresses in styles that they picked out. I think they all looked gorgeous and the dress style thy individually picked really flattered them!







Anna got a shot of me and each of my girls- which is such a great idea! Thanks Anna!
Maid of Honor- Jeka and I.
Bestie Julia
Cousin Madison
Cousin Bridget.
Sister Jenny.

I loved my girls. Thanks ladies for making our day so special by standing up with us!!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Something Blessed- I slip on my dress!

Happy Tuesday, only 5 more days til Christmas! We have already had quite a few Christmas parties, the Christmas cards are out, and presents are wrapped and under the tree! Saying that I haven't had a lot of time to post here so today I am making some time!! 

We drove from the castle to the church where I got dressed and then anxiously awaited.

My mom zipping up my petticoat.


Here we go- on into the dress.

Here come my hands!








Love this picture! Most of my bridesmaids had not seen me in my dress before this! This was a special little moment.



I forgot to put on my garter and so Jeka slipped it on for me!!


Fluffing up my pink petticoat.







I used my Grandma's brooch for my something old and we pinned it to my bouquet.

All ready to walk down the aisle!

Need to catch up!?