tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24799119853749997532023-11-16T06:53:38.430-05:00love notes: a blog by love, lillian weddings & eventslove, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-43619638108787044532010-05-30T09:00:00.002-04:002010-05-30T09:00:06.661-04:00happy anniversary....<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhXiyonNhNKTTKMY7fm7PWODMWV_Qq8Ef80Bd23uhut8lRJpb7_yVwXBD5jyWPY4X8wR893b0o8dMFrFjMazzpaUxtT-EJK4DUR8WbFulzx7vf6CNSLymTJth2Vq8zvJd1U-hw4pivw4a/s1600/introduction.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476898375242770658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhXiyonNhNKTTKMY7fm7PWODMWV_Qq8Ef80Bd23uhut8lRJpb7_yVwXBD5jyWPY4X8wR893b0o8dMFrFjMazzpaUxtT-EJK4DUR8WbFulzx7vf6CNSLymTJth2Vq8zvJd1U-hw4pivw4a/s200/introduction.jpg" /></a></p>to my sister and brother-in-law Amy and Ryan! An awesome beach wedding in North Carolina 2 years ago that I was luckily enough to plan and stand next to my sister in...time has flown by...and in celebration of your 2nd Anniversary a few photo memories. Here's to many more!<br /><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896312502654658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFtYdEKb_zHSTI-4_GxOC0xCQcUrlRrs6XxUCSBWIPnx1IRLrseAp3V8c0H-wqmnOrmF9y_XFH9blumJulwp_wiFIfUG5yF6IlezV6-vkrBa5mzGMDPSWfYnBuO8Y_b9EUNluPtXJ0330/s200/sunset2.jpg" /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicooHy-gVRSRcZbhc9Qc7JEXl_KLSbWeB0YswjTV8Ffs2JlDXLaECQp_jl2cRz6JjoyY7MsHZOy6FQp-vRtLvwHOaZfsAdKClrs13cdKY04zccFi_1hmPjwF3GyiWFMypDZKEonHwOJAQj/s1600/ceremony.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896915277175298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicooHy-gVRSRcZbhc9Qc7JEXl_KLSbWeB0YswjTV8Ffs2JlDXLaECQp_jl2cRz6JjoyY7MsHZOy6FQp-vRtLvwHOaZfsAdKClrs13cdKY04zccFi_1hmPjwF3GyiWFMypDZKEonHwOJAQj/s200/ceremony.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdVXqsFLXvp6Cr3Si5d9raE3RCXR4KotvgYd3M5Ak9FPAsDv8_zZTknB8ucXPdMO1ckt-MEBVam148rDr2e8MSzX9suSjbdHgrNRKhb8Gp9Ge8F3gdI0vvBJFPlWuOmUezpSq1OofrDrk/s1600/sand.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 134px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896923669644594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdVXqsFLXvp6Cr3Si5d9raE3RCXR4KotvgYd3M5Ak9FPAsDv8_zZTknB8ucXPdMO1ckt-MEBVam148rDr2e8MSzX9suSjbdHgrNRKhb8Gp9Ge8F3gdI0vvBJFPlWuOmUezpSq1OofrDrk/s200/sand.bmp" /></a><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd48EdP7P8GYu4g4uu8trVzQ4MyQIm4diAjMQtmDSa3uw8wN6z9ndxJpBfjP2UhXXMH8kxCgKkodJHifQO3Bo-vSM0CZBGEDH9ZtOGBYUfCYLA5O3fg3-Wzr0Zf3oDRAw0HcmQJulON14Z/s1600/cake.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896928035926370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd48EdP7P8GYu4g4uu8trVzQ4MyQIm4diAjMQtmDSa3uw8wN6z9ndxJpBfjP2UhXXMH8kxCgKkodJHifQO3Bo-vSM0CZBGEDH9ZtOGBYUfCYLA5O3fg3-Wzr0Zf3oDRAw0HcmQJulON14Z/s200/cake.bmp" /></a></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896329217516418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0G0EOyiGhyphenhyphenZFlP7coUpwz1-zqVAbkRlpGsbQtht0PTqEdqUYIwDtPilJ3krDnMKTwjDFkZI_a-4OQF5QiSJWnlp9n8UlgiOBNnRnARVxTzfuTnPInGxc38wc50egmHrhu4zGV8-lu4Fk/s200/girls.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0RZS_zPhSVzgVzGDJl3KtwMXUxYmsN7p4ol0xOvWPoB526mnv5Wx2GpC5JY4bF0ALzi2sdccPXVnKRc2lEdCcEMf6qdoX4Y4gmZZ1zcK6iPr3eCfVxyVSuw336W8JPzbkcdTFOiEJqAK/s1600/amy+and+ryan.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896308888034786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0RZS_zPhSVzgVzGDJl3KtwMXUxYmsN7p4ol0xOvWPoB526mnv5Wx2GpC5JY4bF0ALzi2sdccPXVnKRc2lEdCcEMf6qdoX4Y4gmZZ1zcK6iPr3eCfVxyVSuw336W8JPzbkcdTFOiEJqAK/s200/amy+and+ryan.bmp" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4K_8bGbafaXqBfVBtQRykLigiQMekQkoOSLArao10Xy4N8C7c0xEB5PEzYrltXwGY3dlL36oSnOVr7sa6F29U3_FOKs3BweBwQNwjWmOjIHcjThFLR0pi_pqUlCwGUyNE4caQZjZNaYzw/s1600/dance2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476897840918019042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4K_8bGbafaXqBfVBtQRykLigiQMekQkoOSLArao10Xy4N8C7c0xEB5PEzYrltXwGY3dlL36oSnOVr7sa6F29U3_FOKs3BweBwQNwjWmOjIHcjThFLR0pi_pqUlCwGUyNE4caQZjZNaYzw/s200/dance2.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDiGMccNVH51lstLcVvxNYSGfwM7smfKMPFz6o7SDjwpy2zcXI8o789rjy1CxYYSUp3sJznQLEKv1q75vbw5wjDpdIJt0tKs6cuxgjT1dHllq7V9amPbr2n19FPIHVrXdbcxv32uvMNh0/s1600/dance.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476897837672018130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDiGMccNVH51lstLcVvxNYSGfwM7smfKMPFz6o7SDjwpy2zcXI8o789rjy1CxYYSUp3sJznQLEKv1q75vbw5wjDpdIJt0tKs6cuxgjT1dHllq7V9amPbr2n19FPIHVrXdbcxv32uvMNh0/s200/dance.bmp" /></a><br />first dances!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0RZS_zPhSVzgVzGDJl3KtwMXUxYmsN7p4ol0xOvWPoB526mnv5Wx2GpC5JY4bF0ALzi2sdccPXVnKRc2lEdCcEMf6qdoX4Y4gmZZ1zcK6iPr3eCfVxyVSuw336W8JPzbkcdTFOiEJqAK/s1600/amy+and+ryan.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476896324814802866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyb466Z_znf6HJWR9KYXYZ9fEomvI7ZW_o_0tDAA_wlX3hXBLINpx8o5ZkU2AbQ8rUDow7cC8IQcQr8LBM7uzvcrG3PGvvOIhoaikEijuwZIDo0enx2vQETQxqS_mmOpsuzdgM598vqIw/s200/sunset1.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Happy Anniversary!</div></div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-71027131080827767842010-05-24T18:19:00.009-04:002010-05-24T18:46:24.744-04:00kiley + danand we're baack! another wedding season is well underway and time is flying by (seriously is almost June??). sorry for all you loyal followers that we've been MIA, lots of fun things going on here that are keeping us busy!<br /><br />we had a couple of awesome weddings this weekend in bloomington...more photos soon from all the weddings lately...<br /><br /><div><div><p>here is a quick glance at kiley + dan at the <a href="http://www.iuauditorium.com/">IU Auditorium</a>.</p><p>also, don't forget to become a fan on facebook if you're not already, we find that we're updating that more often! search love, lillian or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloomington-IN/love-lillian-weddings-events/254265995306?v=photos#!/pages/Bloomington-IN/love-lillian-weddings-events/254265995306?v=wall">click here</a>!<br /></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474967864482136322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1kgvzsi-fZ4GiD76OQLXfUdZTzk1VlFuWRbmTunYNWPPPaoeKcXg-NCygkmAticZSKtry9t7fDgAN_69VXYaBfp20aPjbtqsRbhV3vg80c22eg6sv2bZ7hRMG8WZVxaoEfLNw0mbE1_Z/s320/Ceremony.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwtVfGpA8Tg0KzD3sjrfluLhkBNAc8KCTEO1CnORHLpOjLCf0eTtudzjSQYTz0iWIBS9toek0pTtxyehg6K9OKgF8Fg_0ZRZ9R57Fa8qmCLQQg2MYYo4oP1phggQbJldnMnNwIHT6be0N/s1600/Table.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 205px; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474966408776039762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwtVfGpA8Tg0KzD3sjrfluLhkBNAc8KCTEO1CnORHLpOjLCf0eTtudzjSQYTz0iWIBS9toek0pTtxyehg6K9OKgF8Fg_0ZRZ9R57Fa8qmCLQQg2MYYo4oP1phggQbJldnMnNwIHT6be0N/s320/Table.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHqrojKfKqALFts8jC3lh9FRqfvENo_ndOq2mQI0pmDYY1w_QgNgslRA5scvHMdiNjDr_X_nNEmLPmypyLZwVH_TNYYkjELmf5W1G5O0CUd9bFwgxwSc0hEUraL-HN4ntb47kZ23vjdd-/s1600/Auditorium+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 190px; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474966388652883282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHqrojKfKqALFts8jC3lh9FRqfvENo_ndOq2mQI0pmDYY1w_QgNgslRA5scvHMdiNjDr_X_nNEmLPmypyLZwVH_TNYYkjELmf5W1G5O0CUd9bFwgxwSc0hEUraL-HN4ntb47kZ23vjdd-/s320/Auditorium+1.jpg" /></a><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MaBFGYoh3_Ydvci4Q-SyhjbSQk1BqzYNUBfptxfFwzHx1DgAhiA2IGwYWiwzfaIgIJ7PqsH_G4CH8DUh9f8QVcKRYc0_V49MNEH6lJLvEb81prK4BHQdRQ4iIxgy5a-E2THJPhhdqIMT/s1600/Auditorium+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474966398346771618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MaBFGYoh3_Ydvci4Q-SyhjbSQk1BqzYNUBfptxfFwzHx1DgAhiA2IGwYWiwzfaIgIJ7PqsH_G4CH8DUh9f8QVcKRYc0_V49MNEH6lJLvEb81prK4BHQdRQ4iIxgy5a-E2THJPhhdqIMT/s320/Auditorium+2.jpg" /></a><br />great gold linens with raspberry accents + gold chivari chairs that compliment<br />the room perfectly.<br />floral by Artful Blooms--once again, wonderful to work with and brought our visions to life!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai86Mo7y9eGaYAjxEoo-E1mZdwCaKRZ_cJ9V-NbiOMiU6Te873f2I02_eE2Po-0BXHxmK16lSwbVxVRGaoFZTfKE8AtUhyUjxiIIWq_Wb4Y9nG3Kp4vzmknzHMbyzQx5UV-XKTeeoy_bE/s1600/Kiley+and+Dan.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 274px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474966417031436930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai86Mo7y9eGaYAjxEoo-E1mZdwCaKRZ_cJ9V-NbiOMiU6Te873f2I02_eE2Po-0BXHxmK16lSwbVxVRGaoFZTfKE8AtUhyUjxiIIWq_Wb4Y9nG3Kp4vzmknzHMbyzQx5UV-XKTeeoy_bE/s320/Kiley+and+Dan.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvITlbKBRePzxWZze_rFusdxS2HbCL_CN88EBNZANgjNLvTsrTzfDyZ5Jl7ALJLwDhASCmbP_lKVrRomHy5WD8zKrhvYB_-Gqt8i09fAdxbGDqFsBWOoS__jYUMbr6oJDIguAJFSY6bK4e/s1600/Kiley+and+Dan-leaving.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 192px; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474966422893725218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvITlbKBRePzxWZze_rFusdxS2HbCL_CN88EBNZANgjNLvTsrTzfDyZ5Jl7ALJLwDhASCmbP_lKVrRomHy5WD8zKrhvYB_-Gqt8i09fAdxbGDqFsBWOoS__jYUMbr6oJDIguAJFSY6bK4e/s320/Kiley+and+Dan-leaving.jpg" /></a><br /><br />kiley + dan</p><p align="center"> </p></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-66772148253906250502010-01-04T17:00:00.001-05:002010-01-04T17:14:39.410-05:00pink & yellow in May!Happy Monday everyone...<br />Our team is looking forward to an upcoming May wedding. After talking with the bride and her mom last week we created this inspiration board to bring some of their thoughts to life.<br />We are excited to be working with them! Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a style="COLOR: #008c99; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Pink and Yellow in May" href="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/members/lovelillian/inspirations/list/Pink+and+Yellow+in+May+7016" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" alt="Pink and Yellow in May" src="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/lovelillian/ibb-1262298335.jpg" /></a></p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-18325114666171415152010-01-01T08:00:00.002-05:002010-01-01T08:00:01.137-05:002010 Trends and Forecast<div align="left">Happy 2010!<br />With the new year upon us, we thought we'd bring you a 2010 forecast from Wedding Report and other great sources...</div><ul><li><div align="left">Estimated number of weddings in the United States: 2.16 to 2.18 million</div></li><li><div align="left">Estimated spending per wedding average: $20,000 to $22,000</div></li><li><div align="left">Estimated spending per wedding in Bloomington, remains at about $21,500</div></li><li><div align="left">Estimated number of guests: 135 to 145...the trend of smaller, intimate weddings will continue from 2009</div></li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421506144720819266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ3bhi_wPaKSdsMPubLFDO0mHMCnpY6MV2WCpbiUbSXncibyXZwIskSpgnqvrDic5hDgW41k7sG0-3-g0OVYywjKIcM82Q22ENOwbqxk3uTtJV-kQHzEy7UxJTWQsqbhk-ip9uOSnDKSZ/s320/purple2010photo.jpg" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Beautiful purple and gold...big in 2010!<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">{From, Perfect Wedding Guide}</span></span><br /></p><ul><li>As we saw in 2009, candy buffets, and dessert buffets will continue to be incorporated into many receptions. Yum! </li><li>Color tones for 2010 will include warm, bright, bold, and vibrant colors...red and hot pink are big, as well as purple. These colors along with the next trend are making for romantic, elegant and sophisticated weddings.</li><li>Vintage is very in....dresses, jewelry, black and white photographs, and accents.</li><li>Groom's cakes are making a comeback! Originally a southern tradition, grooms cakes are becoming commonplace and fun way to show off an interest or love of the groom.</li><li>Favors that have meaning...this might include a donation to a favorite charity, an item of local interest or meaning to the couple, or something representing the cultural or ethnic heritage of the bride or groom.</li><li>Bridesmaids choosing their own style of dress within one color, or shade...ensuring flattering, beatiful and comfortable bridesmaids on the big day.</li><li>Choreographed and rehearsed first dances.</li></ul><p>Happy Planning in 2010!</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">{Sources consulted: Wedding Report, InStyle Weddings, Perfect Wedding Guide, Wedding Paper Divas...}</span></p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-16066627281586852452009-12-30T17:00:00.001-05:002009-12-30T21:05:54.090-05:00Are You a Fan?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId1Yyw0KBDesO0xDKs-eS-0m9Ri3bqS_qzwYYDlI2FDgzsTV-RTSSjgI_JewzXvABhd3A152W1TO715w96QZL7Dvu2ov-54VXJamkbiUJj-vlQOK8p4_4wt2a1hUO05F45fCKX_nMex8p/s1600-h/IMG_1451.1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421214706865258642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId1Yyw0KBDesO0xDKs-eS-0m9Ri3bqS_qzwYYDlI2FDgzsTV-RTSSjgI_JewzXvABhd3A152W1TO715w96QZL7Dvu2ov-54VXJamkbiUJj-vlQOK8p4_4wt2a1hUO05F45fCKX_nMex8p/s320/IMG_1451.1.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Love the smiles on both of their faces!<br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Sarah + Mark's wedding in Florida, more pictures posted on Facebook!}</span></div><br /><div align="left">Become a fan of love, lillian on Facebook for great pictures, tips, ideas & inspiration! </div><div align="left">Search "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Bloomington-IN/love-lillian-weddings-events/254265995306?ref=ts">love, lillian weddings & events</a>" and join us today!</div><br /><div align="left">We're all looking forward to a great 2010 and are blessed to be part of so many families special moments!</div><br /><div align="left">Here's to a memorable 2010,<br />Tricia & the love, lillian team</div><div align="left"></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-33594581872762599892009-11-24T17:05:00.004-05:002009-11-24T17:18:07.853-05:00Thankful for YOU!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwgsBT9gXCkhNRwkLuGyViSfh42VzGuI6kutSYMTXSDGpyJvAMtntaZjZrB3e_3vMnQa4vPgW7cS7q8BT4i_pVvZ3hcPdYGTD9uLKAGLwzcWMvGTMthDDTGSsqfQrByMetfKUqQ62ZhZI/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407796850815504546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwgsBT9gXCkhNRwkLuGyViSfh42VzGuI6kutSYMTXSDGpyJvAMtntaZjZrB3e_3vMnQa4vPgW7cS7q8BT4i_pVvZ3hcPdYGTD9uLKAGLwzcWMvGTMthDDTGSsqfQrByMetfKUqQ62ZhZI/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">This Thanksgiving I wanted to take a moment and say thank you…thank you to my loyal friends and supporters, amazing clients that are now friends and the vendors, true partners, across the area that make each event a great day.</span><br /></div><div><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">Also, a big thank you to the love, lillian team…you all are a joy to work with and an inspiration!</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">Thank you for allowing me to part of your special days!<br />Tricia<br /><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-15021742477377992762009-11-17T07:30:00.002-05:002009-11-17T07:30:00.177-05:00we're loving...wine tags!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_JB5vxKfLzvq6934BqszaqHMmI2QHBRWUkZbm8BXWtrn1ftfLcEumLVfJj0bW_ZLJ6_WNSacBEHoTVBJmZR45AIRKwOp6e3rkOEv4im95m9Y7pIeWWviRd54H53pa_3Bu3f2u5eDkb8n/s1600/17916-Stat-400.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404768066048997186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_JB5vxKfLzvq6934BqszaqHMmI2QHBRWUkZbm8BXWtrn1ftfLcEumLVfJj0bW_ZLJ6_WNSacBEHoTVBJmZR45AIRKwOp6e3rkOEv4im95m9Y7pIeWWviRd54H53pa_3Bu3f2u5eDkb8n/s320/17916-Stat-400.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03GHG4tMrB9maBMYPlN18FYF85kJD20i2Se8aTPuY_kYf57HdTzRz7B5tzk_NiwKJCfxboZLJEGCCrCd6FyCNXt3Nf9Aq_hG2r7Gvly5K_rSE62yvShGJgFYcDOM9xiQsn5xQWA8fY1G6/s1600/17914-Stat-400.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404768063214394402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03GHG4tMrB9maBMYPlN18FYF85kJD20i2Se8aTPuY_kYf57HdTzRz7B5tzk_NiwKJCfxboZLJEGCCrCd6FyCNXt3Nf9Aq_hG2r7Gvly5K_rSE62yvShGJgFYcDOM9xiQsn5xQWA8fY1G6/s320/17914-Stat-400.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="left">We love these cute and personalized wine tags! These would be perfect for a bottle of wine for holiday hosts...but also as gifts for the wedding party, rehearsal dinner or others. This way you can keep the original wine bottle label intact and also have a customized look & perfect gift.<br /><br />Love them!<br /><br />Check them all out at <a href="http://www.baileybea.com/catalog.php?category=554">bailey bea's website</a>!</p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-21663601533877145842009-11-16T07:30:00.000-05:002009-11-16T13:11:56.609-05:00more than cake for dessert!<div align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Today…Kelley, the fabulous love, lillian intern is sharing with us some great sweet treats and ideas for couples with a sweet tooth!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Think outside of cake to all of these delicious ideas!<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404765007319252082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0Lkx8j6K7e_nTr_sOE1GaMU8KMdIkzqTMYOCEF7ceaMej4i3WOGYA8S3I9fVc0X7EOrLqC5Omxgl0Kl-JJlkrNCblZoBfaFNoYW8NKbCPuc6vZII2uukom1nu_sNgpsPeVxYy1KmteSp/s320/Candy+Bags+(2).jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Start off with personalized Candy Bags...a</span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">n easy way to create wedding favors! Put your names on treat bags and let your guests fill them with their choice of tasty treats.<br /></span><o:p><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Check out <a href="http://www.blissweddingsmarket.com/store/000435b.htm">Bliss Wedding Market </a>for the bags above, or one of our favorites, <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/packaging-all.htm">Beau-Coup</a>. </span></o:p><o:p><span style="font-family:Calibri;">They have many different packaging options. Beau-Coup has some great sticker labels that can be customized, and Martha Stewart Weddings has some label options as well, search under DIY.</span></o:p><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Log onto mymms.com to personalize your candy! </span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">A creative touch for any occasion…they can be personalized with colors and text. Also, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.candywarehouse.com">Candy Warehouse </a>& <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.candydirect.com">Candy Direct </a>are 2 great online sites to get candy...think any color, any favorite childhood treat and more!</span></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404761623806123058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0hagbtd51WfN0hxvIenU9wr5i9d_3b6LhD6qKo_yo-azVjGhT8bDs0cHQYRsR9_P8iDv095PNgb85rFKDc9X9xPjRTWVNGBc6WnmJNmoEXnMyMToRf-jJ-Ota3nwoVBGI4VWFdvXFclf/s320/cookie+bar+(2).jpg" /> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size:78%;">{Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings}</span><br /><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Who can resist a delicious array of gourmet cookies? Don’t limit your sweet tooth on your special day! We love the idea of using family recipes or family favorites, as pictured above.</span></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404761628859990354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKI0lon-4fBhFOb-KMlq0162Y_dFfle2rqorf4RO8EiQXnzHS7kiOboeO5-3_6iSwYG8X3zm5-v7J9JnZwLjtuMH53D0Wsjp63J1Q8e5jhNHVnD-c_jyFhC9RFSA1pIEpnowp52jJp1F6j/s320/dessert-tk+(2).jpg" /><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Can’t decide on just one or two dessert options? Create an assortment of your favorites…sure to be a hit with the guests! <o:p></o:p></span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404762297136768930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWGDcnOGDP1hx-Eg7SRdiDLdV1kq4s84NfQHmqDjqVsunlGTg58KE9Rv1DzfiDamW9hDduWrZlMaJuey9skbOaA-ITwpkOxxt85bn2DlsNmSq7u8kbo8rCAeEmIucU1pSAB7hkJKY9rsU/s320/pies+(2).jpg" /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Appetizers aren't the only thing that could be "mini"...add different flavors of mini pies for unique finger foods during desert!<br /><o:p></o:p></span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404762292048192098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3DFXVxbUas_MlQBz10Nep1SVYW7AqNpnaPaxtp_azLilh1VLIGYnEa8BMXisBGsMGxb13YXCXLI1KXbFHl6cndAGUgNfWcQ2AMiZAh599zPsDf4A6L3zXnz0T0IYYNhWNnI7PGDq8gGH/s320/ice+cream+bar+(2).jpg" /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Are you looking to “wow” your guests at the reception? Allow them to create their own dessert with an ice cream bar. Or have a member of the catering staff make coke or root beer floats! Yum!<br /></span></p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-82152671700357454982009-10-29T19:30:00.004-04:002009-10-29T19:30:00.762-04:00gift registries...<span style="font-size:85%;">I've found myself coming across unique gift registries here lately...of course there is always the fabulous crate & barrel, restoration hardware, macy's, target, and more...but some couples might have everything they need to start their life together...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">A unique gift registry might be a good option...here are some options that I have come across lately:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Locally:</span><br /><a href="http://shop.imamuseum.org/featured.php"><span style="font-size:85%;">The IMA in Indianapolis</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">They have a gift shop that has a wide array of items, and they've started a gift registry!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Some great gift ideas, jewlery, hostess gifts, holiday presents, and more as well.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.diffdrummer.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Different Drummer in Bloomington</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Most people in Bloomington are aware of the Different Drummer, the cute little shop just off of College Mall Rd. They have started a gift registry program as well...cute home accessories and more await...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Other online options for different types of gifts:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Donations...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Many couples are couples are choosing not to give favors at their wedding reception, but are instead choosing to give a donation in honor of each guest.</span><br /><a href="http://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/GiftRegistry/WeddingRegistry.aspx"><span style="font-size:85%;">Charity Gift Certificates</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, gives couples options, as well guests to donate in the couple's honor</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Most specific charities have similar giving options as well.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The </span><a href="http://www.idofoundation.org/welcome/favors/"><span style="font-size:85%;">IDoFoundation</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> also does this...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">For the honeymoon...</span><br /><a href="http://www.honeymoonwishes.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Honeymoon Wishes</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">...this website is a service that allows you to register for pieces of your honeymoon or destination wedding and guests can purchase them for you (a masssage, champagne, a night on the town, a romantic dinner, car rental, etc).</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sendusoff.com"><span style="font-size:85%;">Send Us Off</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">...this site has a similar idea to Honeymoon Wishes, but it can provide more "outings" and things for you to experience together such as a hot air balloon ride, a guided tour, riding a camel, etc.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">You can also consider unusual registries...such at local nursery for plants, trees, and shrubs for a new home or art at a local gallery. Likely, many places wont have registry programs in place, but many will work with you to set something up for you and your guests.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Happy Planning!</span>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-91243378004714004772009-10-28T18:15:00.000-04:002009-10-28T18:31:52.586-04:00top 5 favorite cakes: David from Blu#1)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD8zUM25UAi5VQbxpLn1xb9TqmSxPSuquSbsP-gCi518dtN7srsm6ksGfxBjrmZxy04DCg78Y_VVexm4tLSqeGsCO-UXS2Xcdbfq9Qj6RsiE1OD5moVTOuEUwjy5tGosYlHXz0KlXDD8V/s1600-h/Cake+5.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397781199656621730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD8zUM25UAi5VQbxpLn1xb9TqmSxPSuquSbsP-gCi518dtN7srsm6ksGfxBjrmZxy04DCg78Y_VVexm4tLSqeGsCO-UXS2Xcdbfq9Qj6RsiE1OD5moVTOuEUwjy5tGosYlHXz0KlXDD8V/s320/Cake+5.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This cake is one of my all time favorites. In part because it's beauty really comes from nature and the bold colors the flowers bring. In creating it, I discovered that it can be nice to step away from the traditional shapes wedding cakes often have. This cake represented the couple perfectly. They had a small reception catered in the back yard of their lovely home surrounded by friends, family, and fresh flowers. Simple elegance to be sure.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><br />#2)<br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397779894238408626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhM641OvrqCrjrv5sNkWCf4tfqmsj1JgvIdClbOBc0jz629dvPkDrfwqvkTs5th2hC9KhB2bXKR6_B7Bkn7kP6uK0Oe13htDVu59kMOt1nwLSOHnQADuYHZix0ND4YX7lZTxwBEdVRDon/s320/Cake+1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>This cake was part of a celebration in IU's Alumni Hall. It's a grand hall with very tall ceilings, length, and a large stage. It can be a daunting space to decorate but Bari Kuhlman, IU Memorial Union's coordinator accomplishes the job each and every weekend. We created this cake to fill the space. It was the first thing guests saw when they arrived. It stands out initially because of it's size the varying heights of the different tiers but the real focal point is the hand made chalice and flowers on top. Hours and hours went in to creating this non-traditional topper made of sugar. The off whites and ivory go very well with the burgundy colors that help fill the room.<br /></div><div>#3) <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397781195658549170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5EYGRIn9PtRIRDY_902VRPnuNJO11QRw8X_vkudz03FpG13JlMnONXQI-cnIIAKRKLOQa6EsP_xVlBJaUPVK47xAhiWecvtMnHsly5XSvo-joRYdTi1xCEb_m2Jyu4eog7fn5M-M8VQL/s320/Cake+2.JPG" border="0" /><br />This was just a beautiful cake for a beautiful couple whom have become regulars at our chocolate studio. The truth is the dark brown color of the chocolate ganache makes just the perfect backdrop for the Fall colors of the burnt orange and yellow orchids and lilies. Sometime the challenge we have in designing the cakes is to not interfere too much with the natural beauty surrounding us! This is one such example. This cake was organic and vegan.</div><br />#4)<br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397779899808904498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChyIjUfYd4TaOIqJk8ZvdZohdE3OGLE0diOvDfl7IL9iU-kOls-G0qsMgnRpdp-V9oq985PTG7uc9L13DDr3fv5lmbtD2dIQv00HJTwJUePM2IFNBeAFhyHz2W9L1QkNAz0ZgGmDIiLQd/s320/Cake+3.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>I love this cake for one simple reason, the hand-painted calla lilies on the side. One our cake designers, Scott Jackman, is a painter who translates his artwork into edible sugar couture. The cake highlighted the understated beauty of the table decorations created by Artful Blooms - also red and white calla lilies.<br /><br />#5)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397780289527741618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKMUCHKoN7wdIaKiKFX1pwA0T-0sRlO9MX-JBnImfeUuyKB0ek9hodclG4-K1u2PcpQpREdxb9O-unaJaFSDwiBe2CYExW9Fuo4uKNjAxtysOJnRwJxfHOQdXuEX8Rz6MoCdnv3nsp0Jp/s320/Cake+4.JPG" border="0" />I have been joking since we started creating cakes 7 years ago that I can't wait to make a cake that requires a ladder to get to the top. This is it. We were asked to create a one-of-a-kind cake for a bride and groom from Indy who held their reception in the atrium of the West Baden Hotel. I can't think of a more grand setting. The cake had to meet the expectations of the space. Over 8 feet tall, this cake fed almost 400. We had a scouting mission to initially investigate the space. We took elements from the surrounding decoration, colors, columns, stained glass, to make this cake that looks like it belongs here.</div></div><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Blu Boy<br />112 E. Kirkwood Ave.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bluboychocolates.com/">www.bluboychocolates.com</a><br />334.8460</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-69122450632480698222009-10-26T07:30:00.000-04:002009-10-26T07:30:15.119-04:00amazing photos!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03SfqRzMYRgoJ2W7g_6iDCH8BTol4hCpC8NARUGCOejT5j0ZwGRVzTGUkx52-wrNz5DGSiVrKzz7bvcLksXD4lEvwmz9H_ImnKg5g0whIYLJi79ZQNjwsCS1unde1cVC0lrb0QsfzZV7v/s1600-h/00103.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395984343634503570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03SfqRzMYRgoJ2W7g_6iDCH8BTol4hCpC8NARUGCOejT5j0ZwGRVzTGUkx52-wrNz5DGSiVrKzz7bvcLksXD4lEvwmz9H_ImnKg5g0whIYLJi79ZQNjwsCS1unde1cVC0lrb0QsfzZV7v/s320/00103.jpg" /></a></p>Stefanie & Brock from <a href="http://www.sbchildsphotography.com/">SB Childs Photography </a>took awesome shots of me for my website....and we got some of Jon and I! They are so great, I just had to share!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9e7ISe2va-yYRp0xVitZfVlCzjzKUdiccAOJVZwK5iLlZ2U8AAW4-8dOFdSrjFcq1YnRUwfZT7sgCGSJuJLAi7AJXCRlKgdq2GVE523rFpMAB26HDu0IhpDbsP5gk_CXvNlfp-X7m8BZ/s1600-h/00012.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 217px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395979140085381570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9e7ISe2va-yYRp0xVitZfVlCzjzKUdiccAOJVZwK5iLlZ2U8AAW4-8dOFdSrjFcq1YnRUwfZT7sgCGSJuJLAi7AJXCRlKgdq2GVE523rFpMAB26HDu0IhpDbsP5gk_CXvNlfp-X7m8BZ/s320/00012.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2QvSnbJagJZYmIqntjSECN6Y1gIKrHFLv7ka-uGv1RIFaOKXTydCnFRcLWWCfTn1Qu-smp96OnbKrWXjI9m5Vz4hRdM4sKjKVhHhR-1LTx0wYfQcwsj4UTT0hT3bivEPzPQuEK3RKvKs/s1600-h/00043.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395979142847358754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2QvSnbJagJZYmIqntjSECN6Y1gIKrHFLv7ka-uGv1RIFaOKXTydCnFRcLWWCfTn1Qu-smp96OnbKrWXjI9m5Vz4hRdM4sKjKVhHhR-1LTx0wYfQcwsj4UTT0hT3bivEPzPQuEK3RKvKs/s320/00043.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />And behind {well next to} a successful woman is her husband...I just love this one!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuq1fdXA1MEyYS6ioTjRcGBh6IQRZNjriQNkvFFQKNwyxYJDZgO0a8kokP7RQRzYmWntcNeEa-CrWQQqwn_K4F2CYJjYrQHIUxVcg7PycJT9OknD2hS-HH5_h0jr8U_vHHEIUOEcpCNvUs/s1600-h/00223.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 217px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395979698335307698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuq1fdXA1MEyYS6ioTjRcGBh6IQRZNjriQNkvFFQKNwyxYJDZgO0a8kokP7RQRzYmWntcNeEa-CrWQQqwn_K4F2CYJjYrQHIUxVcg7PycJT9OknD2hS-HH5_h0jr8U_vHHEIUOEcpCNvUs/s320/00223.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center">From downtown Bloomington to a field by our house...</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlaHbpEpOqlBBPBI4zAC9GEY9JPIgGkNpzmNbl-t08YXcnjchOK8lXC6T4IxQ2duTtzigubtQ2dpWu3RZi_qZK_wUiJSrTPmEot42xYKpY-24i86zcGVX2u3I-dCKlW8g-lfsWNfzyaSQ/s1600-h/0113.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395980768822970562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlaHbpEpOqlBBPBI4zAC9GEY9JPIgGkNpzmNbl-t08YXcnjchOK8lXC6T4IxQ2duTtzigubtQ2dpWu3RZi_qZK_wUiJSrTPmEot42xYKpY-24i86zcGVX2u3I-dCKlW8g-lfsWNfzyaSQ/s320/0113.jpg" /></a> <img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395983516154460354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvq0NCt2RO1-mspfB_m99BLwObUKmbNYnfQTnGcNY95ObJqeXBOP7t38v7hmJzA7ccuSiW0iGsJHWyBqdjZt2oC5S7g4Gctx_GVrFp1ugUARfBH4RUU7sakeaAjrUPgxup53SoF2J5oYMC/s320/0079.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNWsdbsBNGKiUvVj7VL0Dtz_nRpS2ciRgHtdMfWkpB_fctBZ0ZaWcDakdKhNeWMk9iRXzo2pSAtGOJwTf7qg-E6CufZkuDYAT7DG4WAliWbhfiLgyIXgGdzPFfj9dzeTat6VJTmQbfw76/s1600-h/0070.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395980774016306450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNWsdbsBNGKiUvVj7VL0Dtz_nRpS2ciRgHtdMfWkpB_fctBZ0ZaWcDakdKhNeWMk9iRXzo2pSAtGOJwTf7qg-E6CufZkuDYAT7DG4WAliWbhfiLgyIXgGdzPFfj9dzeTat6VJTmQbfw76/s320/0070.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVXEcQwMLF7Q8-Ta9b1WALLt8ELI6_7KkvSLh-hnjn6s4BU3tRoK08hwFEpJrf_OYjs9ILLugg0thMcaUD8n-PMhyr-f2EluALcoMJdQ42eCsOfo9-DUebIhfebCObly6QAMIHmMz6Wev/s1600-h/00641.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395980775850530002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVXEcQwMLF7Q8-Ta9b1WALLt8ELI6_7KkvSLh-hnjn6s4BU3tRoK08hwFEpJrf_OYjs9ILLugg0thMcaUD8n-PMhyr-f2EluALcoMJdQ42eCsOfo9-DUebIhfebCObly6QAMIHmMz6Wev/s320/00641.jpg" /></a></p><div>There are more on their website blog...<a href="http://sbchildsphotographyblog.com/?p=12347">check them out</a>!</div><br /><div>Have a fabulous week!</div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-9709255971602798012009-10-24T07:00:00.003-04:002009-10-24T07:00:05.498-04:00sandals destination weddings by martha!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbamzSSz3cOHjru3OVadj_Iyqfya3GPP0sntbXQujdlTHNiT8dhPaWabe7RgJJhD3S5I0cXSJX2Hw1LZ513q374nemo1N5pbpehqGj0fQY9IxnMYThEYQEZcswKWmcaZzmzneVD4TI3bVO/s1600-h/marthasandalsphoto.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395264066805344610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbamzSSz3cOHjru3OVadj_Iyqfya3GPP0sntbXQujdlTHNiT8dhPaWabe7RgJJhD3S5I0cXSJX2Hw1LZ513q374nemo1N5pbpehqGj0fQY9IxnMYThEYQEZcswKWmcaZzmzneVD4TI3bVO/s200/marthasandalsphoto.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">{Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings website}</span><br /><br /><div align="left">Have you ever considered a destination wedding?<br />Sandals resorts have recently partnered with Martha Stewart to bring 6 beautiful themed weddings to their resorts in Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Lucia & Antigua.<br /><br /></div><div align="left">The packages include special martha-esque details in floral, design and decor.</div><div align="left">They are all gorgeous and unique...from the seaside, beach theme to the more whimsical, and chic. Check them all out at the <a href="http://www.sandals.com/weddingmoons/weddings/collections/marthastewart/">Sandals weddings website</a>. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Have a great weekend!</div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-6726211281165357432009-10-21T22:30:00.002-04:002009-10-21T23:24:52.061-04:00brown county spring wedding<div align="center">I met with Amelia and Justin this past weekend to talk about their spring wedding at<br />Brown County State Park...it was great to meet them and I'm looking forward to working with them both!</div><div align="center">Amelia had some beautiful ideas that got me thinking about an inspiration board. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here are some of the ideas and inspiration... pink & taupe with turquoise accents, lodge, intimate, candlelight, peonies, rustic & sophisticated...which turned into this board:<br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img style="WIDTH: 476px; HEIGHT: 664px" alt="" src="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/lovelillian/ibb-1256178615.jpg" width="600" height="804" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I love taking ideas and something a bride loves and<br />bringing it to life...look for more inspiration boards to come!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Happy Planning!</div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-76712573641326153342009-10-20T22:00:00.006-04:002009-10-21T08:09:27.089-04:00loving custom invitations and print materialsI had lunch today with Angela Claxton, owner of <a href="http://www.lemonseedandco.com/lemonseedandco./Welcome.html">lemonseed&co </a>out of Shelbyville.<br />I’m in love with her work…wedding invitations, print materials for weddings, and invitations for every other type of event as well {not to mention beautiful stationary}. Everything is very custom {think design, colors, papers, envelopes!}, high quality, and she’s awesome…another woman doing what she loves!<br /><br />Here are some samples of her work:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395022561987241538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDh-PhdHPQbSovEoQ6S2dJBkM404z96-1TCp1u1n31Thm0yysZGTubvxMNMRrbg2gUFRoEuI8LlmQV_ZmkNVg3dv8uUEFPtFC9E1xFSUEclgq_2fBH_TSuGAuPg9I-_IHYSFLl78h-NC4q/s320/Lemonseed3.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395022272548538386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pfK6Ggw85IKtqr5r9SuUgpKIwth82GROFe5WoVFDIIZpYdTLjf4xpZ03PjWKIIwAqEbNkAHfcDUBybAS5v1IA6QigIlm0GYq6diLRxd4HD6iYJWLu9Czxesj5IiW76Dy6_nY_tleUREU/s320/Lemmonseed2.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{the beautiful envelope with the same custom C design above is not pictured, I love it!}<br /></span></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 171px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395022276028696178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31FUwst3jZTuzRugfE-7DVvPSAxSMKMv19etDKoCEJ4SsvscIT8H1Fki5VcLaHRBDunjq_z3XuKC8nTCDUs5F9FqGIri9KWA_m9FMo-yccHY5WEEAtFEqjQC5LVBAuQBIFCS0EOGzfK6k/s320/Lemonseed1.jpg" /><br /><br />She loves to meet with new clients, show samples of her work, and provide a custom quote. </div><div>I also have a collection of her samples and would love to show them to Bloomington area brides or those in need of invites! I can’t wait to show them to you!<br /><br /><div>Angela, congratulations on your business and I look forward to working with you!</div><br /><div>Happy Planning!</div></div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-55989932580351007322009-10-14T22:00:00.001-04:002009-10-14T23:12:34.893-04:00Linens & Chair Covers, oh my!I'm excited to be working a lot more with linens for my clients {and others that just need assistance upgrading or selecting} linens for their wedding or other special event! It's been a lot of fun and I think this is going to continue to be a great addition for my clients.<br /><br />I'm pumped to be working with <a href="http://www.linenhero.com/">Chair Covers & Linens</a> out of Michigan. Most of their products are American made and many are handmade right there.<br /><br />They have linens of every size, but also chair covers for many different types of chairs and sashes. Their website includes some great tools to see the entire picture for an event, as well as galleries. I've said many times and will continue to do so, chair covers and great floor length linens are two things that can make a big impact on a room and decor.<br /><br />Take a look at their <a href="http://www.linenhero.com/">website </a>and I look forward to continuing to work with them moving forward!<br />Don't forget I can order samples and show you many different styles and colors in person.<br /><br />Happy Planning!love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-87629196586445834572009-10-06T06:00:00.004-04:002009-10-14T22:47:23.859-04:00our anniversary!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392649233587389474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOrwE2uwv1SF3cizn29pMd7MKjDBkErNqzf3Ng6ohzrZCFXDDI2rrBSs7w8ItpjyUf69TgXOPDxZE2c3qVuWhty4kcEPgenvbVn6SAFOk-UXambL7b_71O1tWttDax0HdbWEasjFJGJYx/s320/j+and+t+1.bmp" /><br /><div>Today is Jon and I's 2nd anniversary! {happy anniversary babe!}<br /><div><div><div><div><div>The past 2 years have flown by and they've been pretty great...I'm blessed...</div><div>Today, a few photos from October 6, 2007 for you! </div></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbccP6o7_jvV3rMxFWmGmiwVd5khVH8yD8m-YAv0n9maAGa50_3zwMvincaAv9vRpfalNrRAk2SYbkyF5pwjHeq6WyMwJ-mhpcyY6zEN-zVra9Ne0ggo5gh3SFCtuVtAHXKz3UNzh_PWFx/s1600-h/dress.2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392649731661259026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbccP6o7_jvV3rMxFWmGmiwVd5khVH8yD8m-YAv0n9maAGa50_3zwMvincaAv9vRpfalNrRAk2SYbkyF5pwjHeq6WyMwJ-mhpcyY6zEN-zVra9Ne0ggo5gh3SFCtuVtAHXKz3UNzh_PWFx/s320/dress.2.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"></p><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392649745291650818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_rZoOgIMN-sVDZx9GwG1ATBlLCJ2D0mNLg-XMny1BOHpzfj2JqZoCwpNKLrKzcbShb4L_16zOpvEl_4jwmz_SFoEfmXG4adJ_CuRcGXk5Qc6qsVlAbl_bx_GedQXFlgYyOMrT0kGqsdV/s320/bridal+party.2.jpg" /></p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFRl6fU9VieW9gAeonPn4U5Esnha7t5CDU6RfZLfgTMY-Yiu_OreZMQjnTKFOdXTcVjEE6zF7yOmL-dpKC-7ajWvvlgevJ-cJEJkamh6Y5TRv3qVuylo6PZQAqEUO-q0y7WlJkXSgr4rZ/s1600-h/j+and+t+2.2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392649757728182898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFRl6fU9VieW9gAeonPn4U5Esnha7t5CDU6RfZLfgTMY-Yiu_OreZMQjnTKFOdXTcVjEE6zF7yOmL-dpKC-7ajWvvlgevJ-cJEJkamh6Y5TRv3qVuylo6PZQAqEUO-q0y7WlJkXSgr4rZ/s320/j+and+t+2.2.jpg" /></a></p><div>And we're headed to the beach for a vacation and to celebrate...we'll be back next week!<br />Have a great week...happy planning your special day that you'll celebrate each year on your anniversary!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392651474571006642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2kkcHUnFCTGLAuT0VJFzTuJUmrc-n74P1hefamv5kI2dY8DTze5MZzbVh4g6vLjqTsY9Bn7wvQqdESY1T0Wi8NrDb-pXzN0S2rVfeYHb7kcrJ4ddVf8NayLQqs0EJWXQojaUnM54HOkn/s320/IMG_1327.JPG" /><span style="font-size:85%;">{Photo above from our vacation in Florida, 10/06/2009}</span></p></div></div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-51354342879923555462009-10-04T20:00:00.001-04:002009-10-14T23:02:39.092-04:00mr + mrs stryker!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392653636202004818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFj-wbmeWj5LGK9nDs6YqGw0z3BpdDMdGainiwYjVXCXQWzsnluC6W7GrFhHTlHMd_OGVCHYu-weAl8uq7kb_wUOxPdTrD43yM7u6mxq6yk35aK2NBM1ZlKQzfzoCO-VFpULVKM2bDICF/s320/Katie+and+Kevin+Kirkwood.jpg" />Katie and Kevin were married in Bloomington on October 3. It was a perfect day, Katie was gorgeous and Kevin wore his uniform from the Coast Guard.<br /><br />Navy blue and platinum were perfect for the fall day...<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZecF8SYwFG0pEQrQkBwRfbTNYAq5rl_Pl8Evhx8rp1YZoou6EYJn6ZMSBlJMcbc8YlTOvVXJ7z6Nhq8sOVX0wvnzCTmo6glYtOBXWqOiQ8Azv4498shVDq3QWuAY07U-RiOQB_QSUyqVw/s1600-h/Tudor+Room+3+floral.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392655332747003986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZecF8SYwFG0pEQrQkBwRfbTNYAq5rl_Pl8Evhx8rp1YZoou6EYJn6ZMSBlJMcbc8YlTOvVXJ7z6Nhq8sOVX0wvnzCTmo6glYtOBXWqOiQ8Azv4498shVDq3QWuAY07U-RiOQB_QSUyqVw/s320/Tudor+Room+3+floral.jpg" /><br /><br /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392653975354512482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1pl38O5_KvwgAuyOLkJ8e8fHOc88khfg9JJ4-3OPsjiiNKBgFniOxeObXmmq4TSnFesxF0C81qpsqfQr6T_WeiK8GXVQob5HyT6efzJCmnc6Lso135sqN5m64iZZMf9WMMneXkhY99iB/s320/Tudor+Room+1+floral.jpg" /></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392653982567422770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL45vmtXogdW2SDVBiKMlJOQr6U-wzQ7IlqhfKxoEDZikBLoSf34OdCfh3iG9llYXP9L2Ssaeiw-DRDqO3IcV64Zy258vQzM-u_55pvIQF1uwewHvN3_xaa038Q266hA01YPOY2FhMolML/s320/Tudor+Room+2+floral.jpg" /><br />Loved the large head table in the middle of the Tudor Room at the IMU...all of the bridal party and their dates were seated there with Katie and Kevin.<br />Katie did some great touches, such as this table so they could sit together, a fun appletini ice luge, and a delicious customized dinner with food stations.<br /><br />Larissa Shroeder, a family friend of the bride's and high school friend of mine did the awesome floral.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPXELm8jAsNuDDNq8KBbV9b4iOgnB9gpmtOl0gen18N6jYRuDV8ZZU_6bU9Ro0oNDKh3wEttlph_Ya5mZThtjxuemLsyQXe-hIiM3B1C0v6TSqHCY9doRYetkpF07gWcQJP6HYD7DktQD/s1600-h/IMU+Garden.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392654384064316178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPXELm8jAsNuDDNq8KBbV9b4iOgnB9gpmtOl0gen18N6jYRuDV8ZZU_6bU9Ro0oNDKh3wEttlph_Ya5mZThtjxuemLsyQXe-hIiM3B1C0v6TSqHCY9doRYetkpF07gWcQJP6HYD7DktQD/s320/IMU+Garden.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeHcGZSL-jft62ruQuPHe2uhqX3_NaRevxTAH_Mx3pQW0U1r0b7DgQi7Nwm41u4rrLEJByN3kQuUgSHHk_d-BE_mEOkijzoz1g6AvZUij9-4LEQwMBmpQH4R3FC_siKVTMUaShRGQWjXH/s1600-h/IMU+Garden+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392654397469492770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeHcGZSL-jft62ruQuPHe2uhqX3_NaRevxTAH_Mx3pQW0U1r0b7DgQi7Nwm41u4rrLEJByN3kQuUgSHHk_d-BE_mEOkijzoz1g6AvZUij9-4LEQwMBmpQH4R3FC_siKVTMUaShRGQWjXH/s320/IMU+Garden+2.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydsMVQH9W74mRkTrvurvf7ij2JeIF5Wj_d3B-T189-4ptlN1GMqFSFQR2l1K6-zTZJXyaSCI_cmfSpcaP3Y8bO3iv9R7Lx9JYSKDHz6dL141Hxxsr2mHOsiHqryHDSrDVmDZYiU-9uCEi/s1600-h/Cake+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392654377778412002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydsMVQH9W74mRkTrvurvf7ij2JeIF5Wj_d3B-T189-4ptlN1GMqFSFQR2l1K6-zTZJXyaSCI_cmfSpcaP3Y8bO3iv9R7Lx9JYSKDHz6dL141Hxxsr2mHOsiHqryHDSrDVmDZYiU-9uCEi/s320/Cake+2.jpg" /></a></p><br />It was so fun working with Katie and her mom on the wedding, and the bridal party was so great! It was one great party! Congratulations Mr and Mrs Stryker!love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-78178579528905443972009-10-01T17:00:00.006-04:002009-10-01T17:16:55.794-04:00spring colors!...and fun with matching accessories…<a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20694&ca=4"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Spring 2010 Pantone </span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">colors are out! They were released a few weeks ago at fashion week.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Take a look…</span></p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 131px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387739684032352578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxbu4mG7NYUoykb0cLgAoxQ4rrMh4Je740gP8RQVuoluo0rsEQ9dmV8DTNI7Q9GVgJbY2O-tN4ebBJ_c-rXbTfn6J_vQjHvsCIJDRXgv88FXzmvu7vTw61McDnMWpOnd2v7wAkllqjIxu/s320/SpringColorReport+2010.jpg" /></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">These are the colors that the experts say will be big in spring…<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">See any that you love? Colors you’d use for your wedding?<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Also, check out this awesome site to put together the colors for your wedding, <a href="http://www.dessy.com/PANTONE">Dessy's Pantone Site</a>! </span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">You can explore how colors work together…upload images…and share your ideas and final product with your vendors! It's pretty great...</span><br /><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Dessy is a manufacturer of bridesmaid dresses (cute and stylish ones!) as well as destination gowns, flower girl dresses and more.</span><br /><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcoNyyQLGmHEStad5wtC0zmhXINTGuxkirIMlI1gcsCWtrj2rZ2x5HpSiIDutoTJaz1lhbm-jW9CEzaGYPxLQfDU2symAqgRbLEG7FlTQDwAl4KM9ews3LIPjPdatEi-m6AuiMMn5E70K/s1600-h/QuiltedToteDessy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387740554642210450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcoNyyQLGmHEStad5wtC0zmhXINTGuxkirIMlI1gcsCWtrj2rZ2x5HpSiIDutoTJaz1lhbm-jW9CEzaGYPxLQfDU2symAqgRbLEG7FlTQDwAl4KM9ews3LIPjPdatEi-m6AuiMMn5E70K/s320/QuiltedToteDessy.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1Y3nFxqGmbMFMg9brMvTX9UgWt7g2C1FUI0qkZNsY-KDHfvsRUlcKioDMz9tx1wH8q8gnm5gQa-eJEAfwvz-A_Gp7696lty04ZmVxPbbS7_L5qRX6gsNASPUeN0G44GH5YJajpmgOUT-/s1600-h/FlipFlopsDessy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387740551377857426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1Y3nFxqGmbMFMg9brMvTX9UgWt7g2C1FUI0qkZNsY-KDHfvsRUlcKioDMz9tx1wH8q8gnm5gQa-eJEAfwvz-A_Gp7696lty04ZmVxPbbS7_L5qRX6gsNASPUeN0G44GH5YJajpmgOUT-/s320/FlipFlopsDessy.jpg" /></a></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Quilted Tote and Flip Flops from Dessy.com}</span></div><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">They recently released a couple of <a href="http://www.dessy.com/gifts-accessories/">cute flip flops </a>for only $15. They are must see (and if you buy dresses from there, they could match perfectly, ingenious!)! They also other coordinating accessories such as clutches, totes, & classic pearl jewelry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Lastly, they have coordinating “<a href="http://www.dessy.com/gifts-accessories/#CategoryList=14&catid=4&displaytype=GridMedium&activePage=1&rpp=9&SortOrder=Accessories">doll dresses</a>” for your flower girl. For $25 you can give your flower girl a memorable gift that matches what she will wear on your big day made just for her favorite doll….great idea…<o:p></o:p></span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 75px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387741072974376546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfA9ZaKcjk83i960rh_QBrvvuxHCSku1g8PhG9F4YZGW-cjP1pNr7iGAnjawBl1PIxziRuvukWz0wlCSJxCFNrfdEG4aMritx9NYDsJfxT4lGI6zvUHgD1-SGujPX_-qHGWMRt2EQiZC7f/s320/dessydolldress.bmp" /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Love it!</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-20740788373120577572009-09-24T12:30:00.003-04:002009-09-24T16:34:23.863-04:00Rainy Day Weddings...<span style="font-family:georgia;">Rainy day in Bloomington today…and I started to think about rainy wedding days.<br />Even thought its said to be good luck to have rain on your wedding day, many brides-to-be start to cringe when they see rain drops predicted for their big day.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">A way to brighten the day and have some fun might be beautiful umbrellas...for the couple, for the bride, for the bridal party, or guests! I just love the pictures of a kissing couple under the umbrella {rain or shine!}. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">Check out these fantastic options! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 153px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385081531344040242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk-LXw5VCgNvdQXEqvdXBXQtU4e0FzJrPjbgBmaqS6Wi0oMOyczyeQ5CamyCGexv57nnh8Xes-Tm-blL1aV3axNnq-4Kji_YSAUTAj9IIqs3OQUKTAeR9gjFpBP5wXTfos6xtMr4Bmue1/s320/PPMonogramUmbrella.jpg" /></span><br /><div><div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Pamela's Parasols: </span><a href="http://www.pamelasparasols.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.pamelasparasols.com/</span></a> {above}</p><div>They offer personalized umbrellas, and also "Pure & Simple" for less and an organics collection as well.<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2g_4hbGB69rAFeHSmrC38I7sPAwej-QwdwBEbSsHcBn0KptjIsrRAMJQr6EufAkssxR_UVpO02iZZrZf7_Gyz9_xk-oLh63dCmIBgSOegPVvleA4njJkhR-OuWXi40skF_fQdvkju2RN/s1600-h/BellaUmbrella.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385134466490886034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2g_4hbGB69rAFeHSmrC38I7sPAwej-QwdwBEbSsHcBn0KptjIsrRAMJQr6EufAkssxR_UVpO02iZZrZf7_Gyz9_xk-oLh63dCmIBgSOegPVvleA4njJkhR-OuWXi40skF_fQdvkju2RN/s200/BellaUmbrella.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjAVdBeVIybOArQg06bQe20_XBaaYGRXwuFklISLpWd1GiZ6_zYzMhD5zVpi88_wAdxp3nEwoq8SW84hQu-jJLs43_Nsz37-OrUsdeb9p2Tx0ZC4ZMkXw5ANKqaZtw7WnyUjnHAfFN_cJ/s1600-h/bellaumbrellaClare+Barboza+Photography.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385134468609357250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjAVdBeVIybOArQg06bQe20_XBaaYGRXwuFklISLpWd1GiZ6_zYzMhD5zVpi88_wAdxp3nEwoq8SW84hQu-jJLs43_Nsz37-OrUsdeb9p2Tx0ZC4ZMkXw5ANKqaZtw7WnyUjnHAfFN_cJ/s200/bellaumbrellaClare+Barboza+Photography.jpg" /></a></p><div>Bella Umbrella: <a href="http://bellaumbrella.com/">http://bellaumbrella.com/</a><br />Vintage, polka dot, bridal options and more..as well as a rental option!</div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385084546357707954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuKY2zcmpOFCz8y1Rfs-1qO3lbaiE2-Ea7TdWokGWSxZK9yA7AEQVHrmIveKU9AChVQq2lFSmjA2TtfQ6z0021y2jryzTSPFZV5fChiri__KRUk9ARHQKYxb0SAtjD412FBlfLeTy8hLe/s200/JMUmbrella2Etsy.jpg" /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I Do Originals: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31146814"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31146814</span></a></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.idooriginals.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">www.idooriginals.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> {more on them later!}</span></p><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">There are also several other options available on Etsy. </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/weddings/accessories/umbrella"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Check it out!</span></a></div><br /><div>Hopefully these ideas will start you thinking about turning rain drops into picture perfect moments...<br /></div><div>Happy Planning! </div><div> </div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-7450962875380936952009-09-22T12:30:00.002-04:002009-09-22T12:53:15.362-04:00happy first day of fall!<span style="font-family:georgia;">In honor of the first day of fall, some inspiration for a fall wedding or event! We love it!</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0MFq6eN2psotsYoYcGOx4-NgUajw8dqQZ8D4ABCjC_H60z2hD9NnGr5iBISEFF4at_0q2CfYy8dFmJDsmjUIM6Q8prw8z3H9dNSagdH2pVo7F1_ADG0Vm3R7IesKtYahSghS5aBUp1M3/s1600-h/pumpkins.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384330455826034978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0MFq6eN2psotsYoYcGOx4-NgUajw8dqQZ8D4ABCjC_H60z2hD9NnGr5iBISEFF4at_0q2CfYy8dFmJDsmjUIM6Q8prw8z3H9dNSagdH2pVo7F1_ADG0Vm3R7IesKtYahSghS5aBUp1M3/s200/pumpkins.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjkljtHTqI__WS9iTv30wG_SiNBfape2gzrT0uQJNLra2r4DUdJGIiSZR-NvcOiV1KyDfJlk7sui70hZcxVURTPbfNOORaIiilHJzorS3pIERnaCUuy3EXkCHLXu77tLAj07nk_E_bEbv/s1600-h/pumpkin+place+card.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384330462860165138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjkljtHTqI__WS9iTv30wG_SiNBfape2gzrT0uQJNLra2r4DUdJGIiSZR-NvcOiV1KyDfJlk7sui70hZcxVURTPbfNOORaIiilHJzorS3pIERnaCUuy3EXkCHLXu77tLAj07nk_E_bEbv/s200/pumpkin+place+card.jpg" /><br /><br /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384335134171033042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwO5WcdZEK2DbCiAeoG6yso9_df8WfrzvXnHw9GbiYP1-sf9crGXc4wtbgJvcH2K1e8EQh5Yb25e_VHm1jNegkSVvrIltFxnwj8dw7CL_5uejbLiDVAXhT6YA5wMotdqIRn9wINhfCOMT/s200/twig_candle.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 130px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384330728987783970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3UgWaCCGeN1UeCLr5x3RgFOq8Q3EX5V_OCdbxOBZ-2VPpRJUXAexurxSn4LqbNG_DBwAONFKXxIdO47KfC49BBIkhdru0Vsb7fKnoqRv8nVgwmKX1B7aP9dd-QXy02Y-fToIZkSgM1oK/s200/caramel+apple.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwlbCPNm8jvAIn-0EknFcI2pZyHOnG9bLTaBooro7LVftT-2i3LvValSdfEZ3XSh3OYQQ4XTRslltWADxcIloRMBFoJnB03nbsffaoPl4XhWB8Qp_P_07e-AYZSMdB0yRLNWNFllcdph-/s1600-h/maple_syrup.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384334280432647474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwlbCPNm8jvAIn-0EknFcI2pZyHOnG9bLTaBooro7LVftT-2i3LvValSdfEZ3XSh3OYQQ4XTRslltWADxcIloRMBFoJnB03nbsffaoPl4XhWB8Qp_P_07e-AYZSMdB0yRLNWNFllcdph-/s200/maple_syrup.jpg" /></a><br />Pumpkins and apples! </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384331251934189282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRs4EkBsUSsd1LaSGvoUkO6Y2gy7_Qlr_YOwy1mjSG1D9A4LpHOQZCj1rxmddNS6DTMfGzsy2iQ3dTwEoosWnF-M3-bwNzArZocW3xCCwafbG-sEEN6XdTG_Noknv7hfGl5rXDue5r_SHN/s200/apples.png" /> <p align="center">Or think about pears or pomegranates...<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 162px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384332345500914274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZb5nH-RQdNIO9wnZKH_CPtaowhpmh17L_En3IjaX_Xeqj81nJ_lqDnp7RpJXD_KwfnHYo0dDBu6faZBSw_T4KcPzUUpOP6bQzCPJN0M1AL16hzdp0bcRZjsJZCXYTAy9n_1WEZJQtnRA/s200/bridesmaids.jpg" /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384331618944473298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidPt5k1M2wG3N18Ftgt8a9BTkCVTlKL0T7auwd_8Nzhh1LHJ7Hy_ux_nXlFHdXfobo63KNZpOsUnb1CkdHG_cYbaQvHEdXDA4ZMw09xiFWvUgM-AezunywVOJVRTTs2Qf_ObxTeL20JpG/s200/fall+tie.jpg" />We love the idea of the shawls being used as gifts...and how practical are those dresses!<br /><br />Happy Fall!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">{Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings; cafemom.com; beau-coup.com; daffyapple.com; beau-coup.com; paperyandcakery.com; etsywedding.com; favorideas.com}</span> </span>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-72380010018060163832009-09-15T12:30:00.004-04:002009-09-15T12:50:47.354-04:00Customizing Your Wedding<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCIqw9PRAIu7cQIkkn5tOiA4CLPHu2wlkb1S8MLWVHVKiK890z0nQzWk8G5P7Tmf6sEvYfR8yq-jXsynthVIrVlEF6pqIXPdFgFyZGp2LrourL7h2nJpfzwEp1WOtZnWHJBXAcPp19INQ/s1600-h/chair+placecard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381733682710237890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCIqw9PRAIu7cQIkkn5tOiA4CLPHu2wlkb1S8MLWVHVKiK890z0nQzWk8G5P7Tmf6sEvYfR8yq-jXsynthVIrVlEF6pqIXPdFgFyZGp2LrourL7h2nJpfzwEp1WOtZnWHJBXAcPp19INQ/s200/chair+placecard.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">{All photos from projectwedding.com}</span> </div><br /><br /><div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Today, we feature some additional and unique ways you can customize your wedding and bring out your unique tastes and loves…<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span></o:p></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Have you ever considered creating a signature drink that matches your color scheme? A drink that satisfies your taste and color palette! Love it!</span><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381733354060522402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9LFdbNC-ch7TUkyJ1f_Az1lGW4wjFefDmlIGpmlsKRw227kMbSup3A5uj1k7bnl6I4GTIpGsfInJy0dmqaTFnUdul4ukxBCtAcA5C3WNvf65_BKWWEz-Oi5FlrEi0-nhiljgCeAsGMbc/s200/color-drinks.jpg" /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">How about a dessert bar for the bride and groom with a sweet tooth! This goes beyond the traditional cake and expands into several items that can reflect what you both love. </span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Or beyond desserts, how about other food you both love for a "midnight snack" (pizza from the local place you love, cheeseburger sliders, or milkshakes!) or incorporated into the dinner. Consider a mashed potato bar, sushi, different ethnic foods, or favorite junk foods.<br />As I told one recent bride, its your day, your dinner! Don't mind what your guests might like or not, what do you and your groom want? What reflects you two?<br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381733495494057250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80rp6EpudDXnksD3zxYuDMyBWhajtOOtoHhQVXWmEmuo4QShfOliTC6DfZQBWul71UbPm9roFp2vz9IM88HVetsaZ-qTt7Zv5nC7U2ojGDVzr0CNCKydSQUjvFNdn3_ViODO4J15SltIO/s200/candy+bar-project+wedding.jpg" /><o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Lastly..tired of cluttered tables at weddings? What about putting the place card on the back of the chair? This adds some fun visual interest to the chair, is cute, fun, and different! {picture above}</span></p></div><div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">A beautiful sash could also be incorporated. I think this would also be great for showers, the rehearsal and other events!</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">You can also customize your wedding, by doing it "your way" at the reception. Dance first, cut the cake in between courses, don't have a formal meal...in the end it is your day and you should do it how the two of you want!</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">What other ideas do you have to do easy unique touches?</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Happy Planning!</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </p></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-24277860367542860612009-09-10T18:40:00.003-04:002009-09-10T18:54:16.043-04:00fun!<div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22445%22%20height=%22364%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/zvt3chGuU8I&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/zvt3chGuU8I&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22445%22%20height=%22364%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E"><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zvt3chGuU8I&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zvt3chGuU8I&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object></a></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><br /><div align="center">This is another video you have to check out!<br />For the Oprah show season opener (aired Thurs, Sept 10), the Black Eyes Peas performed "Tonight's Going to Be a Good Night" and thousands in the streets of Chicago joined in on the largest flash mob dance ever. It's awesome!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Have a great weekend!<br /></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-62546212107073883732009-09-02T21:58:00.008-04:002009-09-02T22:50:17.857-04:00What We're Loving Now!This week has flown by...I can't believe its already Thursday!<br />We've been working on Megan and JD's wedding this weekend, and have also come across some awesome ideas and items on the web. Here's what we're loving now:<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377063947057766114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRxNxTFqeM2_cFsbVpikU89hyglfVzrn7wtOpq_auVRlkjwoRSfoCZmMs5r4QLVK2ntDFzpQ2ZZzKQvqhv5iEx9JfpKv2Qjh8Zedy6xj8aiP5_SqIq6NsGtEZojXrbByHZAwgGfzQ32tw/s200/EtsyClutchAngeeW.jpg" /><br /><ul><li>Cute clutch from Etsy {above}! We think it would be great for bridesmaids or for yourself...fun, classic, great colors, and a bit unexpected. Also love that there is a small pocket on the inside for smaller items. Check them out at AngeeW's shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6755474">here</a>. </li><br /><li>Cupcakes! Yes, cupcakes have been around forever, but we're loving these presentations and using them for different events besides the wedding. Both of these first images are from <a href="http://www.vanillabakeshop.com/">Vanilla Bake Shop </a>in Santa Monica.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64j0oVhMhDmjtG2wLKcKDvIQExEyGDtbMJI96jjudGXZrhN0l03bzgsDRM7grkpPNpPw0zs-h5MURzBeaKCC4myfsIRdb-crWkHTltwEoiCFQtj4Vf_EGwWWT4mCeYDdtQKL-XiwhschN/s1600-h/Cupcake+tower+black-vanilla.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377059587270955954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64j0oVhMhDmjtG2wLKcKDvIQExEyGDtbMJI96jjudGXZrhN0l03bzgsDRM7grkpPNpPw0zs-h5MURzBeaKCC4myfsIRdb-crWkHTltwEoiCFQtj4Vf_EGwWWT4mCeYDdtQKL-XiwhschN/s200/Cupcake+tower+black-vanilla.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL59ktY4OB7R6Lq1jg99eJEW9i6Z_NwAv03SFo_fTjLvl_9ZwUpMVNG5kzbEYETS3xgD3QDEk3TKHY0-cBKmyEFWCe4qs8sJt1nWNiuA-suxMnBRAs6m8k2E5vmtypo2B2lpTTZHwUYOtj/s1600-h/cupcake2-vanilla.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377060297476319746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL59ktY4OB7R6Lq1jg99eJEW9i6Z_NwAv03SFo_fTjLvl_9ZwUpMVNG5kzbEYETS3xgD3QDEk3TKHY0-cBKmyEFWCe4qs8sJt1nWNiuA-suxMnBRAs6m8k2E5vmtypo2B2lpTTZHwUYOtj/s200/cupcake2-vanilla.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left">Cupcakes can be a great option and the presentation can be just beautiful!<br /><br />This {below} is from <a href="http://www.pinkcakebox.com/">Pink Cake Box </a>and was designed for a bridal shower. Loving all the sweets--cake, cupckaes and cookies! That's our kind of shower! {Their blog has great ideas! Check out for awesome ideas and designs!}</p><div align="center"><a href="http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/bridal-shower-cupcake-stand-2-2007-07-21.htm"><img style="WIDTH: 181px; HEIGHT: 210px" alt="Bridal Cupcake Stand" src="http://www.pinkcakebox.com/images/cake329.jpg" width="340" height="526" /></a></div></li><br /><li>We've been thinking about table numbers and came upon <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/8/26/wanwisa-wednesday-table-sign-inspirations.html">this </a>via the Southern Weddings Magazine blog {love them!, love southern weddings!}, check it out to start your wheels turning about great <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/8/26/wanwisa-wednesday-table-sign-inspirations.html">table numbers </a>for your wedding!</li><li>Lastly, keeping along the theme of sweets, I came across <a href="http://www.cakerental.com/index2009.html">this company </a>recently...they specialize in renting wedding cakes! That's right...why not save money and rent the tiered wedding cake that you'll cut for that special photo opp and use sheet cakes to serve to guests. They are gorgeous, and not just your traditional cake either. Check out <a href="http://www.cakerental.com/index2009.html">Cake Rental </a>and let me know what you think! {They did the cake in <em>The Hangover</em> movie this summer} </li></ul><p>Happy Planning!<br /></p>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-49676790713601422412009-08-29T10:00:00.005-04:002009-08-29T10:24:12.962-04:00something blue: friends{<em>Our guest blog today is by Sarah from the "I do" chronicles...enjoy!</em> }<br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375388417621072882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BaSYyFoZrZiTOOdM6xtPsf81-Bzo-YwsHrWZoAqHyJNN2k2hvjuDkPwueAsf1_oRd9IWSKwx8VjEokfZuK8zmReQaybTHv1_Kz-A6iAlmwV6ub6whlB-UQYbxNY3JTylsZGlNDCOqTqH/s320/Blue0505.jpg" /><br /><div>This idea came to me as I sat in the passenger seat of Tricia’s car pondering HOW on earth to choose a wedding party from my most incredible group of good friends. So I guess, it’s fitting that she asked me to guest blog on this topic. </div><br /><div>Instead of embroidering my wedding gown with blue thread or donning blue shoes, I asked 13 amazing women to be my "<a href="http://theidochronicles.blogspot.com/2009/04/something-blue.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;">something blue</span></a>.” Blue is, perfectly, a bride's symbol of loyalty and fidelity.</div><br /><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375388850326693986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJWeKl_NzAxxQoRhwNNXXxJBnCr8oduxvA8Ztrg_f-tSEE_xpdue_fYq2M8yrbob8-c9wnQPZ-HzETKGACPwVFDiU4QRmnWWvA2pr0naYyIZQeGuK7J5FH4zGq3gLjxharsILaLrqaYTj/s320/Blue1098.jpg" /><br /></p><div>I sent invitations, each with a handwritten note of thanks for our sincere friendship, asking each woman to “stand up with me in spirit” by wearing a “token of blue.” </div><p></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l1cv4CmnnHr3AbG7nV3icIcIfJDUtjCL1-lCJCKiSrkfwiyd2QTtZN0JUDD2uWxh_4v9jLHxWx0dFCFEnTytQO72DuG5QF7V9L783tjc2JK2TZ70b26XKk59PdyWox67kCSNREusj4I3/s1600-h/BlueBlog1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375388858764544466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l1cv4CmnnHr3AbG7nV3icIcIfJDUtjCL1-lCJCKiSrkfwiyd2QTtZN0JUDD2uWxh_4v9jLHxWx0dFCFEnTytQO72DuG5QF7V9L783tjc2JK2TZ70b26XKk59PdyWox67kCSNREusj4I3/s320/BlueBlog1.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoBSy2zIew4M5a7m3LleaOfA9yac98RHej0KWuTwf2-6SVW_LP8nBJtoOjoydUAWHPJAzPewHza9by8KV8v12SvjJFhI2nEu9i47EnrFXoO_O43UC47Wq0hE-zfK8XlkVjwK0jMPnf0Nb/s1600-h/Blue0039.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375388839528037442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoBSy2zIew4M5a7m3LleaOfA9yac98RHej0KWuTwf2-6SVW_LP8nBJtoOjoydUAWHPJAzPewHza9by8KV8v12SvjJFhI2nEu9i47EnrFXoO_O43UC47Wq0hE-zfK8XlkVjwK0jMPnf0Nb/s320/Blue0039.jpg" /></a></p>My mom and I hosted a Something Blue Brunch in their honor, at which the ladies received embroidered handkerchiefs and spent the morning laughing, telling stories, and shedding sentimental tears. Then we packed up mimosas to go, and headed to pottery-painting. I now have a treasured set of mugs, bowls, and a creamer and sugar painted by my dearest friends.<br /><br /><div>Our programs featured a small passage about true friendships and listed each woman’s name. Some wore brooches, some wore beads or wraps, others bought dresses. They all looked beautiful in their blue! </div><br /><div>Most importantly, for me, each person was able to give of herself in an individual way, whether that meant visiting the hair salon on the day-of, meeting for lunch on Friday, toasting with an “Ode to Sarah” at the rehearsal, or sending heartfelt cards or books in the weeks leading up to May 2 … the list goes on. I was blown away. </div><br /><div>As the invitations said, I carried them with me in the months leading up to the wedding and most definitely on the day of. And, thanks to my sisters’ thoughtfulness, I now carry their love with me in the form of perfectly unique mugs filled with warm coffee. </div><br /><div>Read more about Sarah’s newlywed adventures and wedding memories <a href="http://theidochronicles.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">here</span></a>. </div><div> </div><div></div><div>{<em>awesome photographs throughout, <a href="http://www.byshea.com/">by Shea</a></em>}</div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2479911985374999753.post-82244369389235857182009-08-26T11:00:00.005-04:002009-08-26T11:52:49.921-04:00top 5 favorite bouquets: Andrea from Peppertree<span style="font-family:georgia;">What most people think of when they think of the change in seasons, is weather. This impacts not only the clothes you wear (especially if you live in the Midwest or Northeast) but also what flowers are available on a month to month basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In my “Top 5” I’ll review my favorite bouquets for every season as well as my all time favorite, for any season.</span><br /><br /><div><div><div><br /><div align="left"><strong>WINTER<br /></strong>Many people think winter is a very difficult season for flowers, but that isn't entirely true. Many flowers are available and most beautiful in the winter. Here are some of them: Anemone, Daffodil, Heather, Ranunculus, Sweet Pea, Tulip, & Viburnum.<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBmrk_TM6In3Jl-Id66_dXzIYlgShA1RXQES36b-xHFOJjjr8chBjBLb_uPL3h5L69JlPO6z42XejXNOAU-L92c9oAqi2qUJesvMYf659gKZGpVmpszfFTelMRmGVckfyyijaBA7PZwu2/s1600-h/Winter1.jpg"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374300697189614066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEireqkrxHYtkySKAt67_Ja7q3qCE_DvsfJGnR0FC1OxyE8oJpr3Dc-9SQffbenTGu01i8Lkwqvphei7A_CpcQ5n4UFIS3nMIHVXzs_Cfni6TTBAcVEVY053L88KVgAzBgY8tRiUGCKS1o3z/s320/Presentation6.1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">{Megelaine Photography}</span><br /></p><br /><p align="left">This bridal included white anemonies, white freesia and white lisianthus accented with loops of beargrass. The bride also wanted me to include a special pin for her grandmother.<br /><br /><strong>SPRING<br /></strong>Spring, as summed, is the season of plenty. Everything seems to be in bloom and its no mystery why it's the favored time of the year for weddings. Some of the flowers available in the spring are: Anemone, Daffodil, Hyacinth, Iris, Larkspur, Lilac, Lilly of the Valley, Narcissis, Peony, Ranunculus, & Tulips. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374292972278009298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknJwINP92MPUDBLdixEiUYAv8FwWZ5B4IuecqTAtg_mb4VXef7oWwrf5lNCWul1dADmI88iRTQsqt5kp8sH_eDWB_ATx3HAzs7yfQHJXkoAdZjSnkmxxpJuGPffYVY8NSFLK-M81xYpVJ/s320/Presentation1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">{Kevin Swan Photography}</span><br /></p><br />This bridal includes of my favorite flowers for Spring, the peony. There is just something special about a peony and I can hardly resist including it in my May and June weddings. As well as the peony, <span style="font-family:georgia;">roses in champagne and off white also compliment the simple but timeless color scheme.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>SUMMER<br /></strong>Summer brings about bright colors and hearty varieties. One thing to be sensitive about in this season, please ask your florist what varieties will be least susceptible to the hot weather, especially if you are having an outdoor wedding. Some flowers I would suggest for this season include: Bachelor's Buttons, Cosmos, Dahlia, Daisies, Delphinium, Gladiolus, Hydrangea (although they can be difficult in direct sunlight), Larkspur, Ranunculus, Scabiosa, Stock, Sunflower, Tuberose, & Zinnia.</span><br /><br /><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374297116082945410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4MJZ_ZD-gwMcJnWp-O4roL0QIqkqGGGrKa3TC93KWaOIiqwMh202cSLX5s-pEdfunajjpmQNBVSyZmw3egw7xQOTCVYeicvm2hyphenhyphenXFNNP5rSGNa9nNJMrezhtFU1MnMpTWw0DMHS9kKSG/s320/Presentation3.1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">All of the colors of Summer, these bridemaids bouquets include purple lisianthus, green roses, orange mini calla lillies, orange and red dahlias and green cymbidium orchids. I love being able to work with bright colors in the summer.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">FALL </span><br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Although Fall is one of the more difficult season to find a variety of flowers locally, it’s my favorite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I love the rich colors that seem to be everywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Although I like stepping out of the box with color and shape, I can’t help myself to not use browns, oranges and reds in a fall bouquet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fall flowers include: Amaranthus, Chrysanthemums, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Dahlias, Delphinium, Hydrangeas, Scabiosa, & Zinnia.</span></span> </p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374293849174680114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5UWpkrK8IFvvB0tNvMm8G69YSWJm8n7g9SpfBK_o9plURjAo_0kmQzFirucb7x6lnbmSAUT3jX8LSRUTyuNz-K0fYBp26J90UCbFgQ8Tgl-VU7QCzCnoFmd69_UeuJDo2WH22Ya975ue/s320/Presentation2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Gerbera Daisies, scabiosa, hypericum berry and dahlias created the bulk of this bouquet with a few chocolate cosmos thrown in for drama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The tone on tone color scheme never gets old.</span></span><br /><br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><span style="font-family:georgia;">ALL YEAR</span></span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><br /></p></span><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">You might be surprised and the amount of wedding flowers that are available all year round.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here is a list: </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Alstomeria, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Aster, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Bouvardia, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Calla Lily, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Carnations, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Chrysanthemum, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Delphinium, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Freesia, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Gardenia, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Gerbera Daisy, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Gladiolus, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Gloriosa Lily, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Iris, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Larkspur, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Lily, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Lisianthus, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Orchid, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Rose, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Stephanotis, </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Stock, & </span><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';">Veronica.</span></span><br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374299023846464866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zmBhdiN1QOWD-V7PeC4i1ET3seRGrHosq070xqOh0WCm_m-TKnNpCNNaO7bwVkJpMIgZWDM8BpeHRArwjmvPhk1MkmjvteCfwJKfpflaj8B0cmaqIUJzhLhFBjwxiDOMLNL7wk3ZQG5d/s320/Presentation5.1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374299013761638610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpa1mbHbHa39WqzI6qGSkGOhWwB4uUyooC8Lzol9BvgL78Ntwm4tJkxWZcvgzzZqJx7HFXhcsFyTDygnaBj5j2bCvWWcfXji-9-_rIG3SDcha-g4YlFGT1Mb75BnlHNtAOGkIO0WJuCU2/s320/Presentation4.1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I know it’s no fun, but my favorite flower is still a rose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There are applications I don’t like them in, particularly corsages, but they just make a beautiful bouquet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There is something so utterly classic about an all rose bouquet, nothing beats it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The best part is that you can have one any day of the year.</span></span></p><span style="font-family:'Adobe Fangsong Std R';"><p align="center"><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;font-family:FreesiaUPC;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">Peppertree Floral</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family:FreesiaUPC;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Downtown Bloomington on the corner of 6<sup>th</sup> and College.<br /></span><a href="http://www.peppertreefloral.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#0000ff;">www.peppertreefloral.com</span></a></span></span></p></div></div></div>love, lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16623899194559777666noreply@blogger.com1