fun ideas for a different take on the ordinary...

so you are unique, planning a wedding, and want to show it eh? i have been meeting with brides more and more who want to do things a bit off the beaten path. whether it be motivated by a sense of style or a sense of dedication to help the environment there are so many great ideas floating about the internet. so here are a few ideas that i have run across that i thought were worth sharing.

one is a great site that was given to me by my dear planning, preparing, and craft making bride-to-be amy. she says she got some great tips from the off beat bride
the offbeat bride apparently comes in book form as well. cool.

then there is the queen of diy ms martha. the girl does know how to make pretty. here is a stunning flower...made of paper: paper flowers

and these are truly amazing. i think i might just have to have a few arrangements around the house. i will start making them as soon as i am done blogging. (: paper flowers take two

here is a great tutorial on how to make your own ribbon pearl necklace: pearl necklace

and then there is my favorite thing ever. the birdcage veil. i just adore them. here is deanne in one that she made herself. wow.

but before the photos...not to leave you in the dark about how you might actually make a veil so spectacular here is a tutorial for making a birdcage veil yourself. easy as pie.



once in awhile this cross-processed look just works. i think it does here.




www.jendeanphoto.com

wedding entrance DANCE

so these folks just made my whole week. apparently lots of people around the world (over 42 million according to the you tube view tracker) have already seen this. what i want to know is what fabulous couple will be the next ones to dance their way to the alter while i document it!?

in case you haven't seen this...here is the video:

one more photo...

spencer & corinne

spencer & corinne were married on a very cold january day, but the freezing temperature was irrelevant as they exchanged vows in the warmth of their love and the family and friends who gathered to celebrate this day. they are such a sweet and fun couple. corinne loves 80's music (like me!) and showed her appreciation of good music all night! here are a few of my favorites from the day...

they held the ceremony and reception at the portland company complex.
the catering was expertly done by evelyn of catering by evelyn

it was about 7 degrees in this old store room...i was moving so fast to get them back into the heated reception room. they were real troopers though!














the marriott inn where corinne got ready had these great red walls...i loved them!




...and this staircase lighting was lovely.






i love these dust motes floating in the light...maybe there are some "whos" in there.


couldn't resist this harsh light and shadow detail.