Carolina Blue

In the spirit of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions, the North Carolina Tarheels, I thought that I would join in the celebration with a Tarheel inspired wedding. Although I will always be a true Georgia girl, I have to admit that Carolina has a piece of my heart. Congrats to the Tarheels!

Photo Credit: Kellie Kano Photography

Blush Pink

I have mentioned a few times that we will be adding an accent color to our wedding, along with our champagne and ivory color palette. We are down to two choices for an accent color,and I thought that I would introduce you to one of them. One thing about choosing a color is that there are so many different shades and variations (as you will see below), and you want the color to be just right! There are details from each of these inspiration boards, that I hope to incorporate into our wedding. Our first choice for an accent color is: Blush Pink!

Photo Credit: Style Me Pretty

The Road to The Wedding

Although our wedding is not until next June, we are way ahead of the ballgame. We really wanted to be able to plan our wedding and enjoy the planning, enjoy each other, and not become stressed out during the planning process. Talking to various vendors, they are extremely surprised about the amount of things that we have already done. I will tell you about her more, but my mother has been the best planning pal, you can have. She has been there, every single step of the way, and she has really made this planning process a blast. You guys are going to love her!! Anyway.......... While I definitely plan on sharing the details of the planning process, let me give you a scope of where we already are in the planning process.

We first: Set the Date, June 12, 2010

Selected our venue for the Ceremony and Reception: The Biltmore Ballrooms

Selected our wedding colors: Champagne and Ivory (We will have an accent color, however, that has not been decided on 100%, but I will share once we make the final decision. We are down to two colors.)

Selected our DJ: It was really important for us to have someone that was familiar with the space and understands the set up and sound quality of the rooms. And most importantly, someone who is going to give us the party that we want.

Selected our Photographer, Videographer, and Cake Baker (who makes the most amazing cakes!! They were so good!! We secretly wanted to ask for a piece to go, but we didn't! LOL)

Selected a hotel for our out of town guests.

Selected our Day of Coordinator and Caterer: We just have to finalize the menu!! Have so much more to add about the caterer! Amazing!!

And last but surely not least.......................... I HAVE PURCHASED MY WEDDING DRESS!!!! I am so in love with it!

So, as you can see, we are well on the road to the wedding. I can't wait to get there and marry the man of my dreams. Stay tuned for many more updates and inspirations about our Southern Wedding.

Photo Credit: Visionari Blog

The Blackwell Wedding..........

Harold and Alenda were married this past Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Athens, GA. Their ceremony was originally supposed to take place on North Campus at the University of Georgia. However, due to the rain, the ceremony was moved inside, and what a beautiful wedding it was. The entire day was full of love, happiness, and togetherness. What a joyous day! I am delighted to share more photos from their beautiful wedding day! Congrats again, to Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell.

The adorable ring bearer!

Here comes the bride!

You may now kiss the bride. Yes!

The first time presented as Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell

How handsome is my "soon to be husband"

Me & the beautiful bride

My fabulous fiance & his line brothers

My fabulous fiance & I

The bride & groom doing the "stanky leg" :)

All of the frat brothers dancing with the bride

"Prophecy" Christopher, Harold, Frank & Kareem

Asian Fusion

My very favorite color is red! So, when I saw these photos, I had to share them. This is a beautiful expression of Asian Fusion. The richness of the colors and the traditional elements throughout this wedding add to the ethnic flare. The elements from this wedding were truly unique and beautiful!

Photo Credit: Nisie's Enchanted Florist

Champagne & Ivory

Our color scheme for our wedding will be champagne and ivory. We are currently working on an accent color, however, I haven't made a decision yet, as to what it will be. Please stay tuned! One of the hottest trends for wedding gowns, for both 2009 and 2010, is the two-toned wedding gown. So, in keeping with the color scheme of our wedding, I thought we'd take a peek at some of the hottest two-toned wedding gowns of the season.

Something Blue

I am probably one of a billion brides, who loves Tiffany's! On any occasion, getting that blue box with the white ribbon, is always a celebration. So, when I saw these pictures, I just couldn't resist sharing them. While Tiffany Blue is not a part of my color scheme for my wedding, it will make an appearance somewhere during our wedding weekend.

Photo Credit: Wedding Obsession

Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell

As you all know, my fabulous fiance and I hit the road to Athens, GA this weekend for the wedding of two of are dearest friends. The weekend was just great. It was fantastic to be around old friends and celebrate the love that was shared between two people, who were truly meant for one another. I would like to introduce you all to the new Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell!! CONGRATS!! We love you guys so much, and wish you much love and happiness forever and always!! Athens, GA will always be remembered as the place where we all found friendship and everlasting love!! Cheers to the bride and groom!

Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell, March 28, 2009

More pictures to follow..........

Give It Up For the Groom

The groom's cake has always been known as a southern tradition, and this southern gal and guy will definitely partake in this tradition. The groom's cake is a great way to express the personality and interest of the groom. So, to give you an idea of who my fabulous fiance really is, I have posted some very unique groom's cakes. GA is always on my mind, so you can guess which cake is my favorite. You can be assured, however, that one of these cake ideas, will make an appearance at our wedding, along with a few personal touches!!

Photo Credit: Chef Abby

Photo Credit: CMNY Cakes

Photo Credit: Diamond Vues

Photo Credit: Cakes by Graham

Photo Credit: Carty Cakes

Love, Honor, Cherish

It is amazing how, in any setting, a bride's inner and outer beauty can be captured. This photo evokes so much emotion in you, and makes you want to be a bride each and everyday! Looking at the image, you really capture, in your heart, the essence of what it means to be a bride.....loving, honoring, and cherishing your husband and the life that you will build together, for the rest of your lives!

Photo Credit: Poser Image

The Time of Your Life

I think one thing every bride says about her wedding is that she wants it to be F-U-N!!! Your wedding is the happiest day of your life and you want to have a blast, along with your family and friends. Today was one of those days when thinking about all things "life", I thought to myself, how I want my wedding to be the best time of my life. I thought about how great it would be to just be at a fun celebration of life and love. In thinking about my wedding day, the lyrics to "The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes popped into my head! The lyrics reminded me that everyday with the one whom you love should be the time of your life!

I've had the time of my life

No I never felt this way before

Yes I swear it's the truth

And I owe it all to you

'Cause I've had the time of my life

And I've searched through every open door

'Til I found the truth

And I owe it all to you

Photo Credit: Labor of Love

Rain, Rain, Go Away

So, my mom called last night and had a bit of information for our Athens, GA weekend, that we are so excited about. Her warning was: Rain expected on Friday and thunderstorms on Saturday. Oh no! So, I am asking all of you out there to pray the rain away for our friends that will be getting married this weekend. They have planned a beautiful ceremony on the University of Georgia campus, and we want there to be nothing but gorgeous Georgia sunshine. So if you would, for the bride and groom.....Rain, rain go away. Come again another day. They have their vows they need to say. Come again some other day!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

This weekend, my fabulous fiance and I will hit the highways of 85 and head back to Athens, GA. As mentioned before, we met in college at The University of Georgia, and this is the first time that we have been back to visit together since we left in 2004. Talking about it today, literally brought tears to my eyes. The thought of going back to the place where we first met, the place where we found each other and fell in love, brings about emotions in me, that I cannot even begin to express. If anyone could guess, we are going back to Athens for what else......a wedding!! And along with the wedding festivities of the weekend, we plan on visiting some of our special places at the University and in Athens. The University brought about a lot of firsts for us, and this weekend we will embark on Athens, GA as an engaged couple, for the first time. This weekend will be the first time that I introduce Athens, GA and The University of Georgia, to who else but, my fabulous fiance!!!

photo credit: Natalie Moser