the perfect hair

So its been a long time since I've posted. I took a hiatus from wedding planning - I think I just got overwhelmed with everything (especially after getting a $5K cake quote!). :)

I still do my daily perusal of wedding blogs and today when I was looking at my new favorite wedding blog The Brides Cafe, I found my hair inspiration for the wedding! The wedding of Anna & Seth taken by Ann Hamilton was truly gorgeous. The bride's hair is perfection! I mean, she is insanely gorgeous so I'm sure thats a lot of it, but I just love the flowers and the unfussy up-do.

For better/larger pics go here: Ann Hamilton's Blog





What do you think?

My wedding photographer!

I choose a wedding photographer! I was feeling panicked and I stumbled upon Andrena Photography over thanksgiving and fell in love. I wasn't blown away by the others so when I went through her website and realized I liked almost all her pictures I knew I had to have her. I was going to wait until I got some more information from the other photographers (just to be safe) but I called her today just because I had this gut instinct she'd be taken. Turns out someone was coming in tomorrow to see her for the same date. So I just talked to her for a bit and booked her on the fly. She seems great - very outgoing and I love her style so I think I will be incredibly happy. Not only was she my favorite she was the most affordable so I think it'll make everyone happy.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from her website (I made them into collages so there wouldn't be so many pictures)

9 Months! Wedding Maps & Photographers

I can't believe I have 9 months to go until the wedding! I know its probably a lot of time but since I am leaving for Sri Lanka through December that really only leaves me 8 months. So much to do, so little time.

So I found this great little tool called Wedding Mapper that is great if you are having a lot of events, having a destination wedding or having a lot of out of town guests.

Also, I am in the process of trying to find a photographer. I was looking at Aaron Delesie and Yvette Roman (courtesy of references from Style Me Pretty's little black book). Aaron was great when we talked but then never got back to me. When I called him, his assistant said he had already booked the date which was dissapointing. Mostly because I really liked him and he didn't even bother calling me to tell me that someone else wanted or potentially already had the date booked. Yvette is great and she has some beautiful shots. Her style reminds me of Elizabeth Messina but she is definitely more affordable. I'm waiting to get a slideshow from her before I make any other decisions.

I was also referred to Jenny from Red Loft Studios who also takes some gorgeous pictures and really offers affordable packages. I'm also waiting for a slideshow from her before I make decisions. Finally, I'm looking at Andrena Photography who takes some really beautiful, vibrant pictures and also specializes in Indian weddings which is a huge plus. She is also very affordable and I am anxiously awaiting talking to her on the phone so I can get an idea of her personality.

I am trying to just stop my search now and focus on choosing between Jenny, Yvette and Andrena. They are all great and affordable. Also, honestly I can't handle looking for any more photographers. I'll keep you posted on who I decide.