Stamp of Approval

A while back a friend of mine was telling me about custom made stamps. She and her husband had designed their own with a photo from their engagement photo session and used them to mail out the wedding invitations (the only reason I didn't remember this was because she ended up giving us an invite in person).

So, I did a bit of research on it the other day - and all I gotta say is...

That's friggin' awesome.

Whether it's for a special occasion or just for everyday use, I think having my own custom stamps is a fun idea! After a quick Google search, I found sites for both Canadian and American stamps. The process is really easy and they cost just as much as a regular stamp (plus shipping costs).

I presented the idea to Office Groom last night, and after promising him that it wouldn't be a cheesy kissy-kissy photo of us, he was all for it. High five!

And while the idea of using a pic of my shoes is tempting (I can't help it, you should know by now that I'm obsessed with shoes), it definitely won't be this but I just wanted to give you an idea of what you can do!

Best Blog Award

When I started this blog it was more of a means for me to get wedding talk out of my system and to practice the good ol' art form of writing. So imagine my surprise when just after a couple of months, I already have 10 followers, and two votes for the Best Blog Award!



A big thanks goes out to Vee, creator of Gorgeously Stupid and PMerr, creator of Countdown to 8/14.

The rules of this award are as follows:

1. To accept the award, you must post it on your blog with the name of the person who has granted you the award, and a link to their blog.
2. Pass the award on to approximately 10-15 other blogs that you recently discovered, and think are great!
3. Contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Here is the list of whom I'm passing on to:

1. Gorgeously Stupid - Weddings and everything else in between.
2. Countdown to 8/14 - Big wedding plans for a small town girl.
3. Gracious, Good - Fabulous fashion finds, new & vintage.
4. Miss Fancy Pants - The balance between university and wedding planning.
5. Drunk Girl Comics - 'Cause there's a Drunk Girl in all of us.
6. Wonderday - Blogger and Event planner extrordinaire.
7. Conor Casey Today - He's a writer because he says he is. 'Nuff said.
8. Polish on Digital Paper - Need fancy nails? This is the blog to check out.
9. Ink on Digital Paper - Anyone who can maintain two blogs deserves two votes.
10. How To Make A Wedding - Get crafty with Annie.

Office Wedding Talk

While most of these may seem obvious, I thought I'd point them out anyway, since even the most level headed woman can get caught up in the world of weddings and blah blah blah about it all day long (*cough* me)

So while you're at work blah blah'ing away about the big day, you might want to consider...

1) ...taking any phone calls on your personal phone in a quiet place. Your co-worker doesn't need to overhear that you've decided to go with peonies instead of roses.

2) ...the "Speak when spoken to rule." If people ask, then answer. Otherwise, avoid volunteering info on your latest bridesmaid gown find just to fill dead air.

3) ...using tabs on your web browser. That way you can easily switch from Etsy to NASDAQ with the click of a button when you're employer walks by your desk.

4) ...using a private e-mail address for any wedding e-mail correspondence. You'll avoid all the spam mail that vendors tend to send out.

5) ...using the power of Wedding blogs and chatrooms to get it out of your system. Because, let's face it - the only other people who are as interested in wedding talk as you are other brides :)

Need to recharge

I'm having one of those days today where I just DON'T want to think or talk about anything wedding related. I know... *shock*

It started yesterday when the Office Groom and I were with some friends and one of them asked how the wedding planning was going. My normal response would have been to eagerly give them any updates (as I have been following the golden wedding planning rule of only sharing details when asked). However, I just didn't have it in me and kept it pretty vague.

Then it dawned on me today. Why shouldn't I be a bit tired of the wedding talk? I do it almost every day on this blog, or with my fellow Bees on Weddingbee, so obviously there are going to be days where I want to talk about anything BUT the wedding. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that! In fact, I don't think it's healthy for anyone to obsess over one thing day in and day out.

Once I realized this, I took a deep breath and actually got some work done...at WORK of all places! There is plenty of time still to get things done, and I'm officially taking a break from all things wedding today. I suggest you do the same at some point.

Recharge ladies!

Ladies - Start you engines...

Picture this: A gorgeous white limo pulls up in front of the church. Anyone lucky enough to be standing nearby can catch a glimpse of the beautiful bride, as she makes her first appearance. They catch their breath as the the driver comes to the side of the limo and opens the door. A cascade of beautiful white fabric falls to the floor, and underneath there's a slight hint of her crystal detailed shoe. The blushing bride begins to exit the vehicle, but her shoe gets caught on some fabric. "Rrrrriiiip." Getting out of this car is going to be a lot harder than she imagined. With a not-so-gentle push from her Maid of Honour still sitting inside, and the tug of the driver and wait, oh, now her mom, the now red faced bride finally gets out of the car, breathing heavily.

Absolutely beautiful.

Don't get me wrong. I love limos as much as the next person. But having been in my share of limos for past weddings and other special occasions, I can safely say this -they are damn hard to get of gracefully. And - it's been done.

So, if you're looking for an alternative mode of transportation for the big day, with either a touch of class, or a touch of "wow" or both, you might like some of these options:

Double-Decker Bus

No longer an exclusive vehicle to England, you can find these red buses in most major cities, such as Los Angeles for example. My brother and sister-in-law rented one of these for their big day and it was a big hit! After the ceremony there were several trips made for guests to check out the city before the last round of pick up for the bridal party to the reception. It's a great way to transport many people at once, and it's definitely got "wow" factor.



Streetcar

Live in a city of rails? Then why not use a streetcar to travel between locations? Toronto charters two different types of streetcars, one vintage and one modern. The price is a bit $$, but there's some satisfaction in having control over a public transporation vehicle :)



Karaoke Taxi Cab

The idea of singing "Chapel of love" on the way to the church makes me giggle. I'm also at my desk, so I have to stop thinking about it. One Dublin taxi driver knew how to do it right in his hometown.

A picture says a Thousand words...

The title for this post can also be:

"Make sure your photographer takes a sec to assess the shot before snapping"

You'll just have to see for your self here.

Dear Scale

Thank you for pointing out that I am infact 10 lbs HEAVIER than I thought I was. I would also like to commend you for making my every effort in the past to lose weight seem insignificant. However, this war is not yet over, Scale. Oh no! I am going to work harder than ever to shed those pounds and get healthier - you just wait and see.

Until then...