A short note--

Today is:

But I just want to comment, as an English major, that "Veterans" should have an apostrophe.  Thank you that will be all.

A Request

I've decided for numerous reasons that I'm going to wear flats for my wedding. I've been looking in stores and online for the past 8 months for simple, white ballet flats--but I can't seem to find any! Surely shoe designers recognize the enormity of the wedding market they are giving up. The only shoe I could find was this one, but while it seems to match my query I can't help but notice that it looks so stiff that it would just fall right off my foot (which could make the walk down the aisle a whole different ball game). Do you know what I mean? And I almost fell in love with this J. Crew shoe with the exception of its ivory color and its price tag!!! I mean seriously, $160 for a ballet flat??? Come on, J. Crew. So does anyone know of any simple, white ballet flats that don't have the absurd price tag? I would be extremely grateful if you'd let me know if you stumble across any.

Just Because

I felt like taking a few shots on my own, just because. Maybe it was inspired by all those pretty wedding photos I saw on the web today.

Just a few Ideas

I used to love to play school when I was a kid, so my parents bought me a chalkboard once, and I can't tell you how many times I would do my homework on it and pretend I was a teacher. (It may have contributed to my ambition to be an elementary school teacher!!) So when I saw this picture I immediately thought of that chalkboard and how appropriate it would be for me to use it in just this way at the Reception.

Paloma Images

This is a very cute way to display guest's seating arrangements. I'm going to have an indoor reception, however, so I don't think the "tree" option is going to work--but I still thought it was cute and creative.

Paloma Images

I love the use of the antique vases in this photo--definitely something I'll have to think about for the table centerpieces.

Paloma Images

Very cute idea for the table naming--old pictures of the Bride and Groom, and the name of the table is the year the pictures were taken.

Zempel Photography

Classic exit shot. I just love it.

Paloma Images

Definitely a bridal portrait I would consider

Paloma Images

Wanna know what I was doing on Thursday?

THIS is where I was.

Ahem. Go Hokies.

I'm Seeing White

(**Please excuse the fuzzy resolution of the photo--I took it with my phone**)

After flipping through one of the mountains of bridal magazines I have acquired over the last year, I came upon this advertisement. It's kind of exciting seeing the groom in a white Navy uniform like Ben will be wearing. And I was hesitant at first to not be the only one in white--but when I look at this picture they just look so good together, am I right?

Guess Who?!

Can you guess what famous couple we dressed as this Halloween??