Tie the Knot Thursday - Wedding Dress Bliss

Chiffon, Tulle, Lace, Satin, Cotton… whatever your chosen fabric is for your wedding dress it has a magical feeling on your skin and in your heart when you see/try on the dress you fall in love with. I’m still on the hunt for mine, I’ve enlisted Dave’s mother and sister (and hopefully my mother and sister if they can make it) to go wedding dress shopping in the next few months. So… in that spirit I’ve chosen today’s post to be all about the dress that you’ll say “I do” in.

Make sure to click on the photos to go to the lovely Etsy site these are from.

There is something beautiful about this dress, it reminds me of a dress we would try on as little girls, made simply by our own hands with images of running through a field of wild flowers. I love the simple lines and natural beauty

By: KTJean 

As a garden wedding dress this has the magical look of being surrounded by fragrant flowers and vines full of honeysuckle. It’s splendid and classic 1960’s style

By:  FatRabbit 

Sometimes short and sweet is the best way to describe a wedding. Not the length of time you stay married, but in the length of time you want to spend in that much material. So why not make it easier on yourself? Short dress, amazing heels (to show off your stunning legs) and a cute updo to start the marriage of right.

By: KTJean

Okay… what am I looking for? V-neck or sweetheart neckline, Low back (to the small of my back), Tank/partial sleeves, Tea length or possibly longer, corset type waist…. Something to show off my curves and a fabulous pair of heels! Have I found it…? I’ve found pieces of the dress on other dresses, but now I need to find the real deal. If ya’ll see anything, send it my way, until then, here is another one I love!

by: Pure Magnolia Couture 

Tie the Knot Thursday - 9/15

Once in a blue moon, that is such a true statement when it comes to mine and Dave’s relationship and marriage. We were perfectly happy just meeting someone to date on our nights without our children and then leaving the “serious” stuff up to other couples. Then we met face to face, it was one of those times that you just read about, I know... it sounds corny but it’s true. We were brought together for a reason that neither of us understood, so when we realized that Sept. 1, 2012 was going to be a full moon AND a blue moon none the less, we chose that date by the stars and the moon to get married under.

Here’s some “moon” inspired Etsy treats for Tie the Knot Thursday.

Moon, silver and trees? What a perfect necklace for a Colorado night wedding!

By: Luxe Adornments 

What a stunning scarf for a cool Colorado night and a lovely dress. Perfect right?

By:  For you Design

I love this necklace, it’s a bit darker than what I’d like for the wedding, but as a reminder of our night, underneath the full moon, this necklace is stunning!

by: Captured Starlight  

In the guest rooms at the house we are renting I’d like to have these in the baskets as a “welcome to Colorado” piece. So perfect for the weekend!

By: StoryBook Soaps 

Tie the Knot Thursday - Simple Bride

The wedding is coming together slowly; I want Colorado forest, romantic fabrics, artistic ways to remember my friends and family. I want subtle, sweet and a Colorado reception with simple breezes and a lot of laughs. Yes… I think I’ve figured out our wedding, now I just need location, time and everything that comes with it 66 weeks in advance!

Think I can buy that through Etsy? I betcha I can….

(Remember to click on the links below the photos to find the great artists)

What an elegant, simple, beautiful dress as you leave for your honeymoon or an engagement party! I think this would be perfect…

Made by: Lirola

Birds… Love Birds….. I LOVE birds! Love birds on a wedding cake? Yes.. I’ll swoon now!

Made By: Orlydesigns

I am not a fan of gold, but something like this to wear after the wedding, as a reminder that true love can never be repressed. Ahem…. Dave... Birthday is coming up soon... Just sayin’… J

Made by: Jezebel Charms

My favors will be local Colorado treats that people can pick through to choose what they want and fill up a shopping tote. I want Colorado friends/Texas family and everyone else to experience, smell and taste Colorado at it’s finest. So when I saw this local tea.. I fell in love!

Made by: twig and leaf botanical

Tie the Knot Thusday - 4/7/11

I learned many years ago that there are over 300 unique varieties of honey in the US. Ever since then I’ve been in love with honey. Trying it from regions of the world, different states and even combinations of simple varieties so I can say I’ve tried most of them. Bees are amazing creatures; they work hard all year and in the end, the come out with something beautiful. It’s a lot like planning a wedding, hard work before something beautiful comes out in the end.

(Remember to click on the photos for the Etsy site of these amazing artists)

I think these candle pails of beeswax candles are really cute! They would be lovely with a ribbon around them in the center of a tablescape for a farmhouse wedding. Cute, creative and one of a kind for guests to take home, or keep them and put them on the porch in the summer!

                                                      Creator: Sunflowercandles


There is a tradition amongst many spiritual people that is called Handfasting. It is a binding of souls for a specific amount of time that is significant for many of us. I think these candles are the perfect way to bring the whole event together with handmade candles specific to your needs! I am thinking these will come in handy for me.

Creator: anathemum



How pretty is this little bracelet? It will work for years after the wedding and it goes with every outfit! I want this for my little fairy girls.

Creator: NestPrettyThingsKids

These are beautiful. They would be perfect with yellow flowers in them and could make Dave sneeze for days. BUT… it’s MY day right??

Creator: Lilywinkel

Tie the Knot Thursday - 4/1/11

Okay, okay, I’ll let ya’ll in on a secret that I’ve been keeping. It’s not a huge secret but for some of you it’ll help for you to “plan” and not make any vacations or events during this time. The wedding will be sometime in September or October of 2012.


For my beloved high school and childhood friends, I will be having a reception in Texas sometime during October of 2012 for those of you that can’t travel.

Whew… there, I said it. It’s official since I said it out loud right?

(Now, onto the lovely Etsy creations from this week, sorry it’s a little late! Don’t forget to click on the photos to get to the Etsy site that these are at)

I love this idea. It’s cute for decorating, and I can change what I put in here after the wedding of course! In fact, we almost threw out a similar coat hanger, now I’m going to take it and sand it, paint it then put it in the hallway. I need something to decorate that space!

                                                        Creator: katescottage2

Am I allowed to throw a little girl fit with lace, arms and legs flailing around for this? I want…. So much. Antique spoons, the date I married the man of my dreams? Please…?

                                                        Creator: monkeysalwayslook


Will we have a ring bearer and flower girl? Possibly not, but things change, daily in my head. Do I want to see the three youngest walking down the isle with sweet smile? Heck yes? Do I think LaLa will throw a fit and want to be held, I’d place money on it. But if we do have a ring bearer it’ll be Jacob and for the pillow, I want this to hold the “rings of everafter”… Hmmm… perhaps I’ll get that sewn into the pillow.

Creator: bstudio

I would love to have a cake that  tastes good and that people will enjoy. I also want one that fits my personality. (Dave’s going have a groom’s cake, he doesn’t know it yet, well... now he does. Hi honey!) Anyhow… that being said I would love to use this mold to make candy flowers on the cake and for future events.

Creator: Molds

This is how I want to send out “Save the Date” Reminders! If ya’ll get a strange card from me… it probably has this in it, then you’ll never forget the date, pretty cute idea huh?

Creator: Angel Ellie